Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast

Guest Lori G. Melton - Journey with a Giant - Welcome to the Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast

Guest: Lori G. Melton
Journey with a Giant: Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God
Author Lori G. Melton invites you to take the next step in your spiritual formation and embark on a year-long journey alongside a “giant” of faith, inspired by the author’s year of studying the life of Mister Fred Rogers, America’s favorite neighbor.
So many of us want to go deeper in our faith. We long for a clearer sense of God’s calling in our lives, but knowing where to start can be more than half the battle. What if we could learn from a trusted guide who’s already walked the path? If you’re in leadership, what would you give to shadow someone like Queen Elizabeth II? Or if you’re an artist, what would you give to spend a year with Madeleine L’Engle or Michelangelo? What if you’re longing for courage and you could take notes from George Washington or Harriet Tubman? How might God shape you through the example of faithful believers and strengthen you to become who He created you to be? Journey with a Giant introduces the transformative practice of walking with a spiritual giant. Based on the “cloud of witnesses” described in Hebrews 12 and illustrated through the author’s experience walking with Mister Fred Rogers—America’s favorite neighbor—spiritual director Lori Melton guides readers on a one-year adventure that offers a unique approach to spiritual formation.This structured yet flexible guide includes: • weekly reflections• testimonials from fellow pilgrims• monthly instructions and tasks• prompts for recording your focus, goals, resources, and insights• guided prayer to end each month• reflection questions• journaling spaceWhether you choose to learn from Mister Rogers or select your own spiritual mentor, this journey will help you cultivate a closer relationship with God, uncover new insights about yourself, and take meaningful steps toward pursuing God’s unique calling for you.
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About the Author
Lori G. Melton is an author, spiritual director, retreat leader, and a member of Hope*Writers. She and her husband, Bryan, are the creators of the Sanctuary Stirrings Podcast and the founders and directors of The Sanctuary at Bear Creek Retreat Center, which serves hundreds of people a year. When she’s not writing, speaking, or welcoming guests, she enjoys spending time with her six children and three grandchildren. She and her husband live in Allegan, Michigan.
 
https://www.lorigmelton.com
 
Thank you for joining us here this week in the neighborhood.
Theme Music featured on this podcast is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” performed by Rick Lee James
Also a special thanks to the @MisterRogersSay Community on Twitter and Instagram.
Your host is Rick Lee James.
Rick’s Twitter account is @RickLeeJames and his web site is RickLeeJames.com.
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This Podcast Is Hosted by Rick Lee JamesMister Rogers Quotes on Twitter: @MisterRogersSayRick Lee James on Twitter: @RickLeeJamesRick Lee James Web Site: www.RickLeeJames.com

Bonus Episode: Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman and Spirituality Podcast Preview

Bonus Episode: Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman and Spirituality Podcast Preview
From the hosts that brought you Welcome to the Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast, we present to you a new podcast series about kindness, truth, Superman and Spirituality
 
Welcome to Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman and Spirituality, the podcast where mythology meets theology, and capes meet contemplation.
In this show, we will explore what the Man of Steel can teach us about who we are, what we believe, and how we live. Through a spiritual lens, especially in the Ignatian tradition and through my own experience as a spiritual care provider in hospitals, we look at some of the deeper truths behind Superman’s story—truths about calling, identity, compassion, adoption, and even the mystery of presence.
This podcast is partly about fandom, but more about formation.
Today, in our very first episode, we are looking at the 2025 Superman film by James Gunn and asking what the myth of Superman can reveal to us about our own deepest longings for purpose, belonging, and transformation?”
 
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Going To The Hospital - Welcome To The Neighborhood

Going to the Hospital
Mister Rogers thoughts on going to the hospital, a book to help kids lower their anxiety about receiving medical care.
 
Thank you for joining us here this week in the neighborhood.
Theme Music featured on this podcast is "Nouvelle Noel" by Kevin MacLeod
Also a special thanks to the @MisterRogersSay Community on Twitter and Instagram.
Your host is Rick Lee James.
Rick's Twitter account is @RickLeeJames and his web site is RickLeeJames.com.
Podcasts From Rick Lee James & Voices In My Head Productions
 
This Podcast Is Hosted by Rick Lee JamesMister Rogers Quotes on Twitter: @MisterRogersSayRick Lee James on Twitter: @RickLeeJamesRick Lee James Web Site: www.RickLeeJames.com
 

Feelings - S.T.U.F. Part 4

The topic of this episode is FEELINGS.
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Blessings,
Rick
 
  
 
 
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Rick Lee James
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Urges: Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast

The topic of this episode is THOUGHTS.
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THOUGHTS - Welcome to the Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast

The topic of this episode is THOUGHTS.
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Topic of this Episode: Sensations

The topic of this episode is Sensations.
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Mister Rogers, Now More Than Ever with guest Dennis Scott

Mister Rogers, Now More Than Ever with guest Dennis Scott
 
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Ask anyone and they’ll tell you, “We need Mister Rogers more than ever.” This audio collection features interviews with fans, friends, and colleagues whose lives were changed by the simple wisdom and kindness of Fred Rogers. For the first time you’ll hear both celebrities and everyday people tell their stories of how Mister Rogers affected them and, in some cases, even saved their lives.
As incredible as it may sound, Fred Rogers personally answered every letter he received. Hearing his words read aloud and the heartfelt gratitude from people who experienced his kindness firsthand make this a one-of-a-kind audio presentation. Hosted by beloved TV personality Tom Bergeron, it will touch you and help you believe, as Fred Rogers did, that all of us are special.
This spoken word collection includes special appearances by Kellie Pickler, The Cowsills, Lee Greenwood, Jim Brickman and Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. It's seventy-two minutes of fun and memories. It also includes a rare interview with David Newell, the "Speedy Delivery" Man from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Produced by our guest on this special episode, two time Grammy and Emmy winner, Dennis Scott
 
 
Young Dennis Scott at the Concord
 
Thank You Mister Rogers Web Site
https://thankyoumisterrogers.com/
 
Thank you for joining us here this week in the neighborhood.
Music featured on podcast was Stay by Rick Lee James Special Thanks to my guest Dennis Scott and The @MisterRogersSay Community on Twitter.
Our Substack page is https://rickleejames.substack.com/s/welcome-to-the-neighborhood-a-mister.
Our Instagram page is https://www.instagram.com/misterrogerssay/
I’m your host Rick Lee James. My Twitter account is @RickLeeJames, my web site is RickLeeJames.com, My other Podcast is Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast), and I look forward being with you again next time.
Until Then: You make each day a special day. You know how, by just your being you. There's only one person in this whole world like you. And people can like you exactly as you are.

You Are Not A Mistake - Welcome to the Neighborhood

Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast
Title: You Are Not a Mistake
“everyone makes mistakes once in a while.
—Fred Rogers
 
 

Guest - Lou Diamond Phillips - Welcome to the Neighborhood: a Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast

Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast
This week we have a special guest, actor Lou Diamond Phillips.Lou Diamond Phillips Bio:
Lou Diamond Phillips is a celebrated actor and director known for his versatile roles across film, television, and stage. He gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Ritchie Valens in the biographical drama "La Bamba," and has since starred in numerous iconic films such as "Courage Under Fire," "Young Guns," and "The 33." Beyond acting, Phillips has directed episodes for various television series and is also a passionate writer.
In addition to his work in entertainment, Lou is an author, having written the science-fiction novel Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira. His wife, Yvonne Boismier Phillips, is a talented artist and illustrator, contributing her beautiful illustrations to his books, including Tinderbox. The couple often collaborates on creative projects, blending Lou's storytelling with Yvonne's visual artistry.