Discover The Joy: The Purdy Podcast

I can’t believe it’s been 1 year since the rock of our family left us. During my mom's funeral, it was incredible to hear new stories about her life from people for whom mom was a mentor, advocate, f…

What’s it like to see Earth from space — and then come back home to tackle some of our planet’s toughest challenges?

Retired astronaut Winston Scott takes us on an amazing journey, from piloting Navy …

What does it take to support a child through unimaginable trauma?

In Part 3, the final episode of our Discover the Joy: The Purdy Podcast special series, CAROLE GARDNER — mother of sex trafficking sur…

HEATHER WINGATE didn’t just survive sex trafficking—she’s using it to help others find freedom and healing.

In Part 2 of this powerful 3-part series, Heather opens up about her darkest moments and how…

From addiction and abuse… to healing and a life of purpose.

In Part 1 of this gripping 3-part series on Discover the Joy: The Purdy Podcast, meet AJ Morrow who describes surviving childhood molestatio…

Get your kids school-ready with expert advice! — even if the audio’s a little wonky! 🤷🏽‍♀️

ICYMI: This special LIVE episode of Discover the Joy: The Purdy Podcast was recorded at the Clay County Cha…

She’s back—and this time, she’s wearing the crown!

In her second appearance on Discover The Joy, Paris Richardson returns with a title, boosting her powerful purpose. Last time she joined us, Paris wa…

JESSIE CLIFTON was just a little girl in 1998 when her younger sister Maddie vanished from their quiet neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL. As the minutes ticked into hours, panic set in. What followed …

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!! 🥳🇺🇸I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to show off a tour BRAD SATCHER gave me of "The Patriot's Barn" in Clay County, FL. The passionate woodworker's unique man cave is filled…

Get ready for an episode that dives deep into a remarkable careers in law enforcement! 💪🏼👮‍♂️

I sit down with SHERIFF BILL LEEPER of Nassau County, Florida, who brings nearly five decades of real-worl…

What would you do if you saw an SUV engulfed in flames—2 people trapped inside—and time running out?

30-year veteran firefighter MATT KENNEDY and his wife CHERYL, a seasoned nurse of 26 years, ran tow…

When MELISSA WARREN — who works at her family’s popular coffeehouse Urban Bean in Orange Park, Florida — went in for her routine mammogram at age 44, she never expected to hear the words “you have tr…

It started as a peaceful afternoon in a hammock but in  seconds became a life-changing moment for FSU student LAUREL DAY.

In the latest episode of Discover the Joy: The Purdy Podcast, Laurel shares he…

In this Memorial Day episode of Discover the Joy: The Purdy Podcast, meet the JACKSONVILLE LADIES — a group of dedicated volunteers who ensures no veteran is buried alone at the Jacksonville National…

The University of North Florida cancer researchers are back, as you've been with me through 1 YEAR of uplifting and inspiring stories on Discover the Joy: The Purdy Podcast.  🤩✨

The innovation and de…

“It’s not a death sentence.  It’s a life sentence!"  That’s what VENA PATTON told me last year about her diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s.  Since then – she’s been living life to the fullest.

To m…

It’s May — Happy 1 Year Anniversary to “Discover the Joy: The Purdy Podcast”! 😃🥳🎉🎊🍾 Almost 370 subscribers?!? - THANK YOUUU !!! 🙏🏼🤩

To mark the milestone, I’m giving you an update about several of my …

What if a second chance at life came with a full support system—housing, therapy, education, job training, and a community that actually believes in you?  Meet REBECCA DAVIS, the founder of R.E.S.T.O…

This was a deeply moving conversation with podcast host and Jacksonville, FL community voice SUZIE POLLAK BECKER that will surely stay with you long after you listen.
In recognition of Holocaust Remem…

Sparkle and smarts?  Paris Richardson has that, and then some!  🤩🌟 She’s Miss Gainesville.. a future healthcare powerhouse.. and about to be awarded her Master’s Degree in Health Administration at th…