What if one of the biggest solutions to loneliness, toxic division, and disconnection isn’t another app or social media platform—but a simple cup of coffee?
Ron Sparks and his friend Adam Foster started inviting small groups of people to semi-secret coffee gatherings in beautiful outdoor spaces. There was no agenda. No networking. No politics. Just coffee, conversation, and community.
What began as a quirky idea has grown into a movement, inspiring over 60 people from across the world to apply to host a “Hush Hush Nomadic Cafe” in their community.
In this conversation with Ron, you’ll discover:
- Why small gatherings are often more powerful than big events
- How to create genuine community wherever you live
- That crazy things can sometimes happen—if you just start
If you’ve ever wished your community felt more connected, welcoming, or your own life had more meaningful relationships, this episode is for you.
🔗 Learn more about Hush Hush Coffee and the Nomadic Café movement: https://hushhushcoffee.com
What if one of the biggest solutions to loneliness, toxic division, and disconnection isn’t another app or social media platform—but a simple cup of coffee?
Ron Sparks and his friend Adam Foster started inviting small groups of people to semi-secret coffee gatherings in beautiful outdoor spaces. There was no agenda. No networking. No politics. Just coffee, conversation, and community.
What began as a quirky idea has grown into a movement, inspiring over 60 people from across the world to apply to host a “Hush Hush Nomadic Cafe” in their community.
In this conversation with Ron, you’ll discover:
- Why small gatherings are often more powerful than big events
- How to create genuine community wherever you live
- That crazy things can sometimes happen—if you just start
If you’ve ever wished your community felt more connected, welcoming, or your own life had more meaningful relationships, this episode is for you.
🔗 Learn more about Hush Hush Coffee and the Nomadic Café movement: https://hushhushcoffee.com
For Shop Talk, the extraordinary story one Army member inspiring another one, which inspires us and hopefully you! Amy Crenshaw’s nonprofit ComeUnity Cafe where you can donate money or work for your food inspired Lisa Fox to drive 9 hours from Wellington, OH to Jackson, TN to volunteer there for several days and explore if she can do something similar in her community. Listen to this episode and think: Who can inspire me to do even more?
What if the problem isn’t a lack of compassion—but a lack of expectation? Ruth Thompson was preparing for retirement when a literal dream led her to open Hugs Cafe, an incredible restaurant in McKinney, TX that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this episode, you’ll learn why lowering the bar hurts people, how raising it changes lives, and what happens when normal folks decide to stop clapping for effort—and start training for excellence.
What if the problem isn’t a lack of compassion—but a lack of expectation? Ruth Thompson was preparing for retirement when a literal dream led her to open Hugs Cafe, an incredible restaurant in McKinney, TX that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this episode, you’ll learn why lowering the bar hurts people, how raising it changes lives, and what happens when normal folks decide to stop clapping for effort—and start training for excellence.
Do you ever wrestle with how our country’s extraordinary wealth and problems co-exist? Or yearn for a deeper sense of community where we have each other’s backs? Then you’re going to cherish this episode with Jordan Schiele, the co-founder of a Catholic intentional community called Jerusalem Farm. These Catholic hippies, as their neighbors in Kansas City originally called them, live together without salaries and have completed over 300 home repair projects in the last 5 years alone!
Learn more: jerusalemfarm.org
Do you ever wrestle with how our country’s extraordinary wealth and problems co-exist? Or yearn for a deeper sense of community where we have each other’s backs? Then you’re going to cherish this episode with Jordan Schiele, the co-founder of a Catholic intentional community called Jerusalem Farm. These Catholic hippies, as their neighbors in Kansas City originally called them, live together without salaries and have completed over 300 home repair projects in the last 5 years alone!
Learn more: jerusalemfarm.org
For Shop Talk, we honor the story of Hody Childress, an Alabama farmer whose secret generosity came to light after his death.
After the loss of his wife, Daron spiraled out of control and into brawls & cocaine. He found redemption in rehab and eventually dedicated his life to helping others write their redemption stories. Today, Bonton Farms is one of the largest urban farms in the country, but produce is far from its most important fruit.
After the loss of his wife, Daron spiraled out of control and into brawls & cocaine. He found redemption in rehab and eventually dedicated his life to helping others write their redemption stories. Today, Bonton Farms is one of the largest urban farms in the country, but produce is far from its most important fruit.
