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At Least It'll Be a Good Story with Peter von Kahle

At Least It'll Be a Good Story with Peter von Kahle

By: Peter von Kahle
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Sit down with Peter von Kahle as he explores the journeys that have shaped remarkable people - theologians, musicians, comedians, therapists, authors, and people across every discipline. Each conversation reveals one powerful question: How did you discover what you were truly meant to do?

From the theologian who questioned everything to the musician who found their voice through failure, from the comedian mining darkness for light to the therapist who healed themselves first - these are the stories behind the expertise. The unexpected pivots. The moments that redirected everything. The mentors who believed when nobody else did. The risks that paid off. The failures that became foundations.

If you've ever wondered how someone became passionate about their calling, or you're searching for your own path, these conversations will surprise you, challenge you, and remind you that every life worth living is a story worth telling.

Peter von Kahle
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  • I Have Clay Feet with Caleb Mitchell

    I Have Clay Feet with Caleb Mitchell
    Jan 22 2026

    What happens when a kid who failed algebra becomes a firefighter - and a viral musician on the side? Caleb Mitchell sits down with Peter von Kahle to share his unconventional journey from summer school to first responder, storyteller, and musical artist chasing dreams on 10 days off a month.

    This conversation goes deep. Caleb opens up about barely passing high school, discovering purpose through firefighting, going viral at 15 with a ukulele cover (6 million views on Twitter), and learning that having "clay feet" - hidden weaknesses - isn't failure. It's what makes us human. From summer school in Algebra 1 to the fire academy, from a nine-month missions trip across four countries to recording music between 24-hour shifts, Caleb's story proves that the path to purpose rarely looks like what we expect.

    In this episode, Peter and Caleb explore:

    • How failing the Virginia SOL test (multiple times) led Caleb to trade school and firefighting
    • Going viral as a teenage musician and what that taught him about creative risk
    • The reality of being a firefighter: 10-day work months, three-alarm fires, and finding brotherhood in crisis
    • Taking a gap year on The World Race missions program and traveling to four countries
    • Why "at least it'll be a good story" is the life philosophy that opens doors
    • Balancing a full-time fire career with pursuing music and creative dreams
    • The unexpected beauty of clay feet—our weaknesses that keep us grounded
    • Faith, calling, and trusting God to open doors you can't see yet

    About Caleb Mitchell: Caleb is a full-time firefighter/EMT just outside Washington, D.C., and an independent singer-songwriter. After going viral at 15 with a Twenty One Pilots cover, Caleb has continued creating music that tells honest stories about faith, failure, and finding your calling. When he's not responding to emergencies or recording, you'll find him connecting with the brotherhood he built during a gap year missions trip—friendships that gather every year no matter where life takes them.

    🔗 Connect with Caleb Mitchell:

    • Instagram: @CalebMitchell
    • Music: Spotify

    Resources Mentioned:

    • The World Race gap year missions program
    • Atomic Habits by James Clear
    • "Find the Few" philosophy by John Tyson
    • Jirah Bakery and Cafe, Centreville, VA (where Caleb played his first gigs)
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