Episode 12: Kim Weaver – Finding Comfort Beyond the Conversation

Some conversations ask more questions than they answer... and that's okay.

In Episode 12 of Rod & Chris: Unqualified and Unsupervised, we're joined by Kim Weaver for a fascinating and heartfelt discussion about grief, healing, faith, and the many ways people search for peace after losing someone they love.

Kim shares her personal journey of discovering what she believes is a unique gift, learning how to develop it, and using it in her work as an evidentiary medium to help others find comfort and connection after loss. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this episode invites an open, respectful conversation about hope, healing, and the deeply personal ways people process grief.

As always, Rod and Chris ask the questions many of us are thinking—and a few we probably shouldn't.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Kim's journey of discovering and developing her gift
• What an evidentiary medium is and how Kim approaches her work
• Different paths people take toward healing after loss
• Conversations about faith, hope, and finding peace
• Why it's okay to ask difficult questions

Welcome to the club nobody asked to join.

If this episode resonates with you, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who could use a little hope—and maybe a laugh.

Music Credits

Music: "Sergio's Magic Dustbin" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Episode 11: Kelli Hill – Wait... We Accidentally Invited an Expert

This week, something unusual happened.

For the first time, Rod & Chris: Unqualified and Unsupervised welcomes someone who's actually... qualified. And supervised.

Kelli Hill, a child clinical psychologist, joins us for a thoughtful, practical, and surprisingly hopeful conversation about helping children navigate death, loss, and grief. We talk about how kids understand loss at different ages, how to answer the questions adults often struggle with, and why honest conversations—rather than perfect ones—can make all the difference.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to better support a grieving child, Kelli offers practical guidance that's easy to understand and grounded in real-world experience.

Don't worry... Rod and Chris still manage to ask a few questions only the unqualified would think of.

In this episode you'll hear:

• How children understand grief at different ages
• Practical ways to talk with kids about death and loss
• Common mistakes well-meaning adults make
• Creating safe, honest conversations during difficult times
• Expert advice... with just enough Rod & Chris mixed in

Welcome to the club nobody asked to join.

If this episode helps you, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who could benefit from this conversation.

Music Credits

Music: "Sergio's Magic Dustbin" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Episode 10: Mark Kuhn – A Tennis Court, A Legacy, and the Power of Moving Forward

What does a Wimbledon-style grass tennis court built in the middle of an Iowa farm have to do with grief?

More than you might imagine.

In Episode 10 of Rod & Chris: Unqualified and Unsupervised, we're joined by North Iowa farmer and former State Representative Mark Kuhn. Mark shares the remarkable story behind the world-famous grass tennis court he built on his family farm—and how, after the loss of his son to suicide, that same court became a living memorial to his son's life, legacy, and love of the game.

It's an honest conversation about unimaginable loss, healing, purpose, and choosing to keep moving forward even when life changes forever. Mark's story is heartbreaking, inspiring, and a powerful reminder that love can leave a legacy that reaches far beyond our own lives.

In this episode you'll hear:

• The incredible story behind Iowa's world-famous grass tennis court
• Mark's journey through the loss of his son
• Turning heartbreak into a lasting legacy
• Finding purpose and hope after tragedy
• What it means to keep moving forward while honoring the people we love

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide, grief, and loss.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or needs immediate support, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States.

Welcome to the club nobody asked to join.

If this episode resonates with you, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who could use a little hope—and maybe a laugh.

Music Credits

Music: "Sergio's Magic Dustbin" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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