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The Golden Hour

The Golden Hour

By: Friendship Haven
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Welcome to Golden Hour, a Friendship Haven podcast where life’s most meaningful stories shine. Julie Thorson sits down with residents to talk about their lives, passions, and the lessons that come with time. It’s a celebration of people, purpose, and the golden moments that make life truly special, right here in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

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  • Golden Hour #3 - Pauline Ruebel

    Golden Hour #3 - Pauline Ruebel
    Feb 20 2026

    Pauline Ruebel is a resident at Friendship Haven. We discuss what she enjoys most about living life to the fullest, how her life changed after her husband's passing, fun stories from her childhood, and more!

    🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD

    📺 Watch The Golden Hour: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge

    🎧 Listen to The Golden Hour: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-hour/id1846859509 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JUTFXcVuCpFnpf5HsrOll

    🛑 Support Our Sponsor: Fort Dodge Ford: https://www.fdford.com

    This podcast is presented by Friendship Haven and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).

    #TheGoldenHourPodcast #FriendshipHaven #GoldenHourStories #AgingGracefully #SeniorStories #InspiredAging #FortDodgeCommunity #IowaStories #AgingWithGrace #HealthyAging #InspiringStories #FortDodgePodcast
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    33 mins
  • Golden Hour #2 - Father Jim Tigges

    Golden Hour #2 - Father Jim Tigges
    Dec 19 2025

    Father Jim Tigges is a resident at Friendship Haven. We discuss his favorite parts about being at Friendship Haven, touching conversations with fellow residents, his perspective on life, and much more!

    🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD

    📺 Watch The Golden Hour: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge

    🎧 Listen to The Golden Hour: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-hour/id1846859509 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JUTFXcVuCpFnpf5HsrOll

    🛑 Support Our Sponsor: Fort Dodge Ford: https://www.fdford.com

    This podcast is presented by Friendship Haven and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).

    #TheGoldenHourPodcast #FriendshipHaven #GoldenHourStories #AgingGracefully #SeniorStories #InspiredAging #FortDodgeCommunity #IowaStories #AgingWithGrace #HealthyAging #InspiringStories #FortDodgePodcast
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    27 mins
  • Golden Hour #1 - Joyce Allen

    Golden Hour #1 - Joyce Allen
    Oct 17 2025

    Joyce Allen is a resident at Friendship Haven. We discuss the keys to aging well, having a positive mental attitude, Joyce's work as a frat house "mom", and much more!

    🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD

    📺 Watch The Golden Hour: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge

    🎧 Listen to The Golden Hour: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-hour/id1846859509 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JUTFXcVuCpFnpf5HsrOll

    🛑 Support Our Sponsor: Fort Dodge Ford: https://www.fdford.com

    This podcast is presented by Friendship Haven and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).

    #TheGoldenHourPodcast #FriendshipHaven #GoldenHourStories #AgingGracefully #SeniorStories #InspiredAging #FortDodgeCommunity #IowaStories #AgingWithGrace #HealthyAging #InspiringStories #FortDodgePodcast
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    29 mins
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