“Can I Be Your Surrogate Grandpa?” — Dick & Van on the UVA Storytelling Night

On this episode of Stories from the Road, Dick Foth sits down with Van Clements ahead of the release of their new audiobook, Stories of Faith and Friendship, coming around October 1 on Spotify and other audio platforms. The book was recorded in October 2024 at the University of Virginia’s historic Old Cabell Hall, where Dick spent an evening telling stories to more than 300 students at the invitation of longtime friend Pete Beulette and the UVA Chi Alpha team. Dick and Van talk about how a fam

Dick Foth remembers September 11, 2001 — and the quiet, unexpected moment three days later that he has carried with him ever since. In the aftermath of the attacks, Dick and his wife Ruth were invited to a service of prayer and remembrance at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., alongside four former presidents, members of Congress, and thousands of grieving Americans. Slipping away just before the service began, Dick found himself face-to-face with the man he calls "the great inviter": D

Twenty-five years after losing his older brother in the South Tower on September 11th, Craig Woodall — a retired 30-year high school educator and principal from Fort Collins, Colorado — joins Dick Foth to talk about the long road from grief to hope. Craig walks through the last phone call he ever had with his brother, the agonizing wait for news, and the seven months he spent "running from the storm" before a single, unmistakable moment turned him around. Using the image of a buffalo that faces

A sunrise can be beautiful. But what if it can also be a reminder? In this episode of Stories from the Road, Dick Foth reflects on light, creation, hope, and the gift of a new day. The conversation begins with Dick describing a summer morning in Colorado and the beauty of the sun coming up over the horizon. That scene leads him to Genesis 1 and the first words of God's creative work: “Let there be light.” Dick then revisits a spontaneous conversation recorded with three friends in the so

As America approaches its 250th birthday, Dick Foth and Susanna continue reflecting on road trips that shaped their family and the biblical journeys that shape our faith. From Boston's Freedom Trail and the Boston Pops to the helpers who serve our communities and the journeys of Mary, Joseph, and Paul, this episode reminds us that every road carries opportunities for hope, discovery, generosity, and freedom in Christ. Summary • Hope gives every journey purpose. • America's ideals call us toward

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Dick Foth sits down with his daughter, author Susanna Foth Aughtmon, to talk about one of America's favorite traditions—the road trip. Their conversation begins with Susanna's newest children's book, America's Grateful Stateful Road Trip, then broadens into family memories, spontaneous adventures, and the biblical theme of journey. From Abraham to Moses, Scripture reminds us that life is not simply about arriving somewhere—it's abo

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Loneliness isn’t just a feeling—it’s an epidemic. In this reprise episode of Stories From The Road, Dick Foth explores a quiet but powerful battle happening within millions of people today: the battle of loneliness. Drawing from history, personal stories, and timeless wisdom, Dick compares the spread of loneliness to the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic—widespread, deeply impactful, and often hidden in plain sight. Referencing insights from the American Psychological Association and research by Julia

In this episode of Stories from the Road, Dick Foth reflects on one of the simplest yet most profound words in the English language: “be.” From the famous line in Shakespeare’s Hamlet—“To be or not to be”—to the powerful moment in Exodus when God tells Moses, “I AM who I AM,” Dick explores what it means that God simply is. When life feels uncertain or stormy, we long for something solid and real. In the Scriptures, God reveals Himself as the One who exists, does not change, and remains present

In “A LEGO World Revisited!”, Dick Foth reflects on the humble beginnings of LEGO and uses those familiar building blocks as a metaphor for life, relationships, faith, and communication. From creativity and patience to the power of words and the nature of God as Creator, this episode invites listeners to consider what they’re building—and what foundations truly matter. A thoughtful, story-rich meditation on how small pieces, faithfully assembled, can shape a meaningful life. The surprising orig