What Guides Me
I’ve been thinking about something lately, and I want you to understand what really guides me. Not just what I say, but how I try to live my…
Open letter & transcript →The Funky Letters Podcast Media Library
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Gavin: Stay Curious and Keep Smiling
I’ve been thinking about you lately, Gavin, and there’s something about you that stands out. You bring a kind of energy that makes people smile. I see it…
Open letter & transcript →Carter: Be Yourself, Even When It’s Hard
I’ve been noticing something about you lately—your confidence is growing. Not in a loud way, but in a steady, real way. I see it in how you carry…
Open letter & transcript →Mya: Watching You Step Into Your Future
I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately, especially after watching you get ready for your first prom. It was one of those moments that just hits you—you’re…
Open letter & transcript →What I’m Thankful For Right Now
I’ve been thinking about gratitude and how easy it is to overlook it in the middle of busy days. It’s not just about saying thank you—it’s about actually…
Open letter & transcript →What Love Really Looks Like
I’ve been thinking about love and what it actually looks like in real life. Not the kind you see in movies, but the kind that shows up in…
Open letter & transcript →Why I Started These Letters
I’ve been thinking a lot about time lately—how fast it moves and how easy it is to assume there will always be more of it. I catch myself…
Open letter & transcript →Why “Funky”?
Funky means these letters sound like me.
The name comes from Mr. Funky Teacher and the way I have tried to live and teach: be yourself, do things in your own way, treat people right, keep growing, and bring some personality to the journey. These are stories, mistakes, faith, humor, hard lessons, encouragement, and love — things I want my kids to be able to hear in my voice someday.