The 1Life Podcast with Behka White

Well hello there, and welcome back to the 1life podcast! I'm Behka White, and this is Episode 141: The Gap. In this episode, we discuss how a 13-year-old's struggle with a new responsibility highlights that life is a continuous exercise in stretching and growth. We explore the concept of "gaps" as sacred spaces for learning and becoming, and how Jesus Christ performs miracles in these gaps. Drawing inspiration from President Thomas...

Welcome back to the 1life podcast! I'm Behka White, and this is Episode 139: "The Stairwell." In this episode, we reflect on the powerful poem "Meet Me in the Stairwell" by Stacey Randall, shared by my friend Rabbi Steve in commemoration of 9/11. The poem offers a profound message of God's presence and unwavering love, even in our darkest moments. Join me as we explore the comforting truth that no matter where our journey takes us,...

In Episode 138, Behka commemorates her son Josiah's birthday, who would have been 18. Josiah, born with a rare genetic disease, lived for only 42 days. Despite being told he wouldn't survive, Josiah showed a relentless will to live, leaving a lasting impact on the family. His 42 days were filled with lessons about life, death, pain, love, grief, and family bonds. To honor Josiah, Behka reissues the "42 Day Challenge," prompting lis...

Welcome back to the 1Life podcast! In Episode 137, Behka celebrates Mother's Day and reminds us that motherhood, like life, is beautifully imperfect. She shares a funny, relatable story about a parenting 'fail' involving her son and his ukulele. This anecdote illustrates the point that no parent is perfect, and those imperfections don't ruin our kids. Behka emphasizes that we all have a perfect Mother in Heaven and encourages mothe...

In Episode 135 of the 1life podcast, Behka discusses her role as a hospice chaplain and the concept of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Colorado. Professionally she supports her patients' decisions, and personally, she holds a differing belief system. 

Behka believes God determines the day of birth and death, and choosing to end life prematurely interrupts an intended progression. She also believes the body is an essential p...

Episode 134 focuses on a parenting tip centered around letting children solve their own problems. Drawing from her experience as a mother of nine, Behka discusses how the natural instinct of parents is to "swoop in" and fix things for their kids. However, she argues that this approach weakens children's problem-solving skills and fosters dependence. The episode emphasizes that children often have the capacity to handle challenges b...

Episode 130 discusses an engineer's perspective on life, which is to examine how things work, even if they are already functioning well, in order to understand them better and be able to fix them if needed. This advice is applied to life, suggesting that reflecting on what is working well in relationships or other areas and understanding the reasons for that success can help improve areas that need work. The invitation is to analyz...

Episode 129 focuses on the concept of asking "What CAN I do?" when facing limitations or difficulties. It uses the speaker's personal experience of recovery from a hysterectomy as an example. During recovery, the speaker felt depressed about what she couldn't do, but then remembered John Wooden's quote, "Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." This prompted her to focus on the things she could still do, even w...

In Episode 128 host Behka White discusses how life presents us with challenges, or "shapeless masses," which we can choose to see as either stumbling blocks or stepping stones. Using David from the Old Testament and a poem called "Bag of Tools" as examples, it emphasizes that we have the agency to decide how we respond to these challenges. God gives us what we need, not necessarily what we expect, and it's up to us to use our "tool...

Episode 126 focuses on the importance of raising children to be good humans rather than focusing solely on their achievements. Behka White shares a story about a man who prioritized raising his sons over raising cows. The episode emphasizes that children need opportunities to learn, grow, fail, and succeed with humility. It encourages parents to find activities that ignite their children's passions and get them engaged in life. The...

Episode 125 features a story about a high school volleyball coach who inspired her players to be optimistic and resilient. The coach, Nancy Zehnder, was known for being tough but also fiercely loving and supportive. She started each practice with a thought or quote and pushed her players to work hard and support each other. The episode concludes with a poem about two frogs in a cream bowl; one gives up and drowns while the other ke...

Episode 123 encourages listeners to reflect on the past year with gratitude and curiosity. The host suggests questions to consider, such as what you're most grateful for, your most important growth, biggest challenge, biggest disappointment, and what you learned. These questions prompt reflection on personal experiences and lessons from the year.

The host shares her own responses, highlighting gratitude for her husband's job chan...