Stories from The Hearth is a new program airing on Jefferson Public Radio presenting local stories recorded from Hearth story nights in Southern Oregon. Beginning in April, Stories from The Hearth will air monthly.

September 2024: Please enjoy this story by Tom Pike, originally told at a Hearth Story Night in October 2017. The theme that night was Brave.
Tom is a licensed mental health counselor who tells of his life as a high-risk adventurer, his journey of self discovery, and the pleasure of everyday living.

July 2024: The things that force us to make positive changes by Kristy Laschober (Originally told at a Hearth Story Night in October 2019).
For Kristy Laschober, some of the greatest growth in life came from the four years she spent in a federal prison. Listen to her story below. Laschober is also the author of Perfectly Flawed: Uncovering Your Greatest Purpose.

June 2024: What am I good at? What does the world need? by Fumi Tosu (Originally told at a Hearth Story Night in March 2019).
Fumiaki Tosu is the founder of an intentional community, Dandelion House, aimed at helping people in need and responding to social and climate issues that challenge us all. Fumi tells his story of finding his purpose in the world against his family’s wishes. The theme that night was Working for a Living

May 2024: The Spirit Of Play by Molly McKissick (Originally told at a Hearth Story Night in April 2017)
In 2016, while on a sabbatical, longtime Ashland school teacher, Molly McKissick traveled to Bangladesh to help the small children of the Rohingya refugees. She shares her experience.

April 2024: A Story of Strength and Vulnerability by Wendy Werthaiser (Originally told at a Hearth Story Night in October 2017)

March 2024: A Story of Generosity by Alma Rosa Alvarez (Originally told at a Hearth Story Night in December 2019)