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Almost Paradise In North Idaho
In the beginning, God created a paradise. And then we messed it up! Today, living in North Idaho is almost paradise. ALMOST. Yes, the weather is often fantastic. There are 4 distinct seasons offering hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, canoeing, rafting, ATV trips, snow skiing, and more. Lakes and streams are everywhere. Mountains dominate the horizons, The forests are endless. Small towns (2 traffic-lights in our county!) dot the area. Independent minded, (mostly) conservative people live in…
Episodes
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 153: Morning Brew - Memorial Day, Elections, and an Elk
This Morning Brew begins with a Memorial Day reflection honoring the sacrifices made by generations of Americans who defended our freedoms and our…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 152: Sand Creek Connections - Everybody Needs a Hand Up Sometimes
On this episode of Almost Paradise In North Idaho, Ted sits down with Gabriel Custodio, from Sand Creek Connections in Sandpoint, Idaho, the local chapter of…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 151: Morning Brew - Signs, Signs… and Cardboard Crimes
Today’s Morning Brew takes listeners into the wild and dangerous world of Boundary County landfill law after Ted is stopped while attempting to rescue…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 150: Morning Brew - Stump The Chumps!!
This Morning Brew went completely off the rails—in the best possible way. Ted and returning partner-in-crime Mark Carpenter took on a round of “Stump The…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 149: Mark & Ted Discuss Politics, Puppies, and The Matrix
Ted welcomes old friend and former podcast partner Mark Carpenter back to the microphones for a wide-ranging and occasionally rowdy conversation about the…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 148: Morning Brew - Guardian Angels and Garage Doors
Sunday afternoon was supposed to be peaceful and relaxing after church. Instead, Ted found himself in an unexpected battle with an aging garage door that…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 147: Morning Brew - Finding Almost Paradise 13 Years Ago
Thirteen years ago this weekend, we loaded up a U-Haul truck, our animals, and a whole lot of faith and headed 1100 miles from Loveland, Colorado to Bonners…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 146: Bryce Cordel Talks About The Quiet Comfort of Knowing Our Hospital Is There
Today on Almost Paradise in North Idaho, we sit down with Bryce Cordel, Chief Nursing Officer for our local hospital, to discuss the growing challenges facing…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 145: Morning Brew - Three Barks at Night: Remembering Jaxon
In this heartfelt Morning Brew, Ted says goodbye to Jaxon—his loyal, mischievous, and unforgettable standard poodle. From riding shotgun on trips to the dump…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 144: No Man Left Behind - A Local Retired Naval Aviator Reacts to the Daring Iran Rescue
In this gripping episode, retired naval aviator Mike Peterson joins the show to discuss the recent dramatic rescue of a downed American weapons systems officer…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 143: A Morning Brew - The Blessing and the Curse of Trees
After growing up in Kansas, where trees are more of a suggestion than a presence, moving here thirteen years ago meant adjusting to forests, mountains, and…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 142: Friday Feedback Morning Brew & Programming Note
We had several letters and comments recently and we share them today. We also update you on a programming note as we head into Spring and Summer.
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 141: Votes, Values, and the North Idaho Way
In this episode, I sit down with Jane Sauter, candidate for Idaho State Representative District 1 Seat A, to discuss the issues, values, and questions…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 140: Morning Brew - No Acronyms!
We went to Canada yesterday, where we visited what may be the finest DQ on the continent. Yes, another acronym—because apparently nobody says full words…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 139: Cheat Grass and Fool’s Gold: When Good Looks Lie
When we first moved to North Idaho, the deep green spring pasture looked like a blessing. After years in Kansas and Colorado, I had never heard of cheat grass…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 138: Morning Brew - The Prayer I Almost Missed (Part 2 of The Great Awakening Review)
In Part 2 of this Morning Brew, I take a step back from the political themes of the Great Awakening film and admit I missed the bigger picture the first time…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 137: Render Unto Caesar… But Think About It
Tax Day has a way of stirring up more than just paperwork—it stirs up questions. In this episode, Ted gathers around the table with a couple of his friends for…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 136: Morning Brew - The 67 cent solution
In this lighthearted Morning Brew, we tackle one of life’s most overlooked annoyances—loose change. From the ever-growing coin bowl in your dresser drawer to…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 135 Morning Brew: A Preacher, a Printer, and a Revolution
After watching The Great Awakening, I dusted off my old history teacher hat and took a fresh look at a familiar story. We all know about the Constitutional…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #134:Morning Brew - Feedback, a Few Bumps, and a Prayer for the Journey Home
This Friday Morning Brew is a mix of gratitude, honesty, and reflection. I share a handful of listener letters—encouraging words, thoughtful suggestions, and a…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 133: Morning Brew - Learning to Fly
You know, every once in a while, something comes along that doesn’t demand your attention… it just quietly invites it. No headlines. No arguments. No breaking…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 132: A Steady Walk - The Quiet Strength of a Young Man’s Faith
In this week’s deep dive episode, we spend time with Kukui—a young man whose life reflects a rare blend of purpose, humility, and quiet strength. Originally…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 131: Morning Brew – The Trip Back Home
As astronauts make their way back from a historic journey around the Moon, we’re reminded that the most important part of any mission isn’t just going—it’s…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 130: Morning Brew - We Had the Scent…Then SQUIRREL!!!
While we ease into a Monday morning in North Idaho, astronauts are once again circling the Moon—echoing the historic Apollo 8 mission. I remember watching that…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 129: Morning Brew - Keeping the Main Thing… the Main Thing
In this Friday Morning Brew, listener feedback gives way to a thoughtful reflection on Easter—also known as Resurrection Weekend. While some may debate the…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 128: Morning Brew - Good Enough… or Just Done?
After a long night wrestling with whether his April Fools episode was truly finished—or just “good enough”—Ted reflects on a lesson from his early days as a…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 127: North Idaho…Believe It or Not?
In this special April 1st episode of Almost Paradise in North Idaho, we take a walk through a collection of stories, reports, and “developments” that may—or…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 126: Morning Brew - When You Don’t Feel Ready… But Go Anyway
We spent a quiet Sunday afternoon at the movies watching Project Hail Mary, expecting a good science fiction story—and we got that. But we also walked away…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 125: Morning Brew - Eighty Caps and Not One Regret
With the Kansas City Royals home opener around the corner, it seemed like the perfect time to talk baseball—but we took a slight detour…into a collection of…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 124: Morning Brew Friday Feedback - Of Eggs, Ovens, and Old Friends: Letters from Almost Paradise
This week’s Friday Feedback is a little messy—in the best possible way. From scrambled eggs in a coat pocket to kitchen disasters shared by listeners…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 123: Morning Brew - Moving On and Letting Go… Someday
In this quieter Morning Brew, we take a moment to reflect on something we don’t always like to think about—letting go. When longtime neighbors finally leave…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 122: Seasons of Change, Roots of Faith
In this heartfelt conversation, we step into the life of a North Idaho family navigating a season of growth, change, and quiet trust in God’s plan. As Chloe…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 121: Morning Brew - Not Winter, Not Spring… Just North Idaho
Spring officially arrived last Friday—but somehow, I missed it. Maybe that says something about how this season really works, especially here in North Idaho…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 120: Morning Brew - The Tale of Two Work Coats… and Some Very Unlucky Eggs
In this lighthearted but sentimental Morning Brew, Ted reflects on the stories our old work coats can carry. Joy's worn coat once belonged to her father and he…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 119: Morning Brew - Madness, Mascots, and Maybe a Little Grace
Today Ted's March Madness Morning Brew captures the spirit of the tournament through the eyes of a fan who knows just enough to be dangerous—and isn’t afraid…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 118: Tiger, Hissy, Bash… and the Meaning of “Better Together”
In this episode of Almost Paradise in North Idaho, we spend time with the Better Together Animal Alliance Care Center in Ponderay—where the mission goes far…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 117: A Morning Brew of Snakes, Shamrocks, and a Strong Cup of Coffee
In this special St. Patrick’s Day Morning Brew, Ted pours a strong cup of coffee and takes listeners on a short trip to Ireland—without leaving North Idaho…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 116: Morning Brew - Ted's Short Stay in Jail
About a month ago I discovered something surprising about myself. After seventy-two years of staying out of the Jail, I finally managed to get locked up… by…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 115: Morning Brew - Friday Feedback!
Ted shares some of the comments and feedbacks he gets about his attempts to do his podcast. That are all nice, because he won't share the ones that aren't nice!
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 114: Morning Brew - Chainsaws, Missing Pie, and a Friendly Snowfall
After an afternoon of cutting firewood with his friend Terry, dark clouds and rain convinced Ted it might be a good time to stop and head to the Three Mile…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 113: The Man in the Jet Fighter Back Seat: Stories of Tense Moments, Service and Perspective
Today on Almost Paradise in North Idaho, I sit down with retired Naval Flight Officer Mike Peterson for a fascinating conversation about life in the cockpit—or…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 112: Morning Brew - Spring Forward… and Pass the Strong Coffee
When the clocks jump ahead for Daylight Saving Time, our bodies don’t always get the memo. In this Morning Brew, Ted shares a few front-porch reflections on…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 111: Morning Brew - Observations from a Shirt-Pocket Notebook-And A Little Red Ink!
In this Morning Brew reflection, Ted shares the simple tools that help him notice life more carefully—a small spiral notebook and a four-color Bic pen carried…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 110: Morning Brew - The Tooth and the Fence Post
In this Morning Brew reflection, Ted shares a lighthearted story about a stubborn molar and a tired old fence post—two things that recently demanded his…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 109: Morning Brew - Spark Plugs, Firewood, and the Blessing of Good Friends
In this Morning Brew reflection, Ted briefly acknowledges the growing tensions and conflict in the Middle East, offering prayers for those affected while…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 108: Front Porch Talk...When the Job Ends but Purpose Doesn’t
Retirement sounds simple—work hard, collect the watch, and enjoy the rest. But as Harold and I talk through on this front porch episode, it’s not that tidy…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 107: Morning Brew - Sunrise and Sunset in North Idaho
In this meaningful episode of Almost Paradise in North Idaho, Ted introduces his new “Morning Brew” segment — a simple way to begin the day with reflection…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 106: Bonners Ferry Herald Reporter Noah Harris Returns To Talk About Local Community Issues
Noah stops in and visits with Ted about a wide range of local issues. He is disappointed that he got all ready for his first North Idaho winter, and then it…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 105: Jim Bottoms - A Guitar, a Pen, and a Calling
In this episode of Almost Paradise in North Idaho, I sit down with my friend Jim Bottoms — a man many around here affectionately call our own Cowboy Poet. Jim…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode #104: Watching the Road And Watching Out For Each Other On Hwy 95
U.S. Highway 95 is more than a roadway—it’s a shared journey. From Sandpoint to the Canadian border, it carries the daily stories of families, workers, and…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 103: Learning the North Idaho Way--Darlene Schneider Explains What Newcomers Should Know
In this episode of Almost Paradise in North Idaho, we pull up a chair with lifelong Boundary County resident and real estate agent/broker Darlene Schneider for…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 102: Passing It On: The Bonners Ferry Gun & Horn Show and Outdoor Heritage
The Bonners Ferry Gun & Horn Show is back this weekend, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest and best yet. In this episode of Almost Paradise in North…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 101: Chasing Callings - Not Comfort: A North Idaho Girl in the Dominican Republic
At just 22, Chloe is chasing callings, not comfort. From trading a California beach lifestyle for North Idaho winters, to working in her family’s pizza parlor…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 100: YES, 100!! It's Groundhog Day In Almost Paradise... Why We Keep Showing Up!
Episode 100 arrives on Groundhog Day, which feels just about right. This podcast has always been about showing up—again and again—coffee in hand, eyes open…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 99: Good vs Evil in Minnesota...And What Should Be Done
Ted kicks off this podcast promoting the US-95 Corridor Safety Workshop. It is being presented by the Idaho Transportation Department and the Idaho State…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 98: Linda Lederhos Helps Seniors Feel Like Family: The Story Behind Bonners Ferry’s Senior Hospitality Center
Today Linda is the CEO of the local Bonners Ferry Senior Hospitality Center, but she has worn many hats during her life here in the community. And while all of…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 97: Quiet Horses and Hard Borders-- Lee Pinkerton, A Retired Border Patrol Agent, Talks Immigration, Law, Faith, and Country
Come join Lee and Ted as he relives his life as a border patrol agent, logger, and football announcer. And mostly they discuss the specific events in Minnesota…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 96: Hang On For A Bumpy Ride Of Serious And Fun Conversations
Ted returns with a variety of topics as he flies solo (by the seat of his pants). Topics include: Flat Brecken (What the heck is that?!) Snow finally comes to…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 95: Bonners Ferry Herald New Reporter Noah Harris-.Learning To Wave...And Drive In The Snow
Bonners Ferry has a new reporter, Noah Harris. He is a California transplant, but one of the good ones! And he got his drivers license so he could live and…
Almost Paradise In North IdahoEpisode 94: From Ducks In A Row To Keys In Hand - Linda Collier Offers A Path To Home Ownership
If you are starting to think about owning a home, this is the podcast for you. Ted learns the difference between rockets and mortgages! Key terms Linda Collier…