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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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Episodes
  • Golden Hour #5 - John Zuerrer

    Golden Hour #5 - John Zuerrer
    Jun 19 2026

    John Zuerrer is a resident of Friendship Haven who has spent his life singing at weddings and funerals, conversing with residents to keep them company, and serving as a beacon of positivity for those around him.

    🔗 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 Sponsors: Fort Dodge Ford: https://www.fdford.com Fort Dodge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram: https://www.fortdodgecdjr.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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    31 mins
  • Golden Hour #4 - Roger and Ruth McCullough

    Golden Hour #4 - Roger and Ruth McCullough
    Apr 17 2026

    Roger and Ruth McCullough are residents of Friendship Haven. We discuss their journey to Friendship Haven, their story together, Roger living his life to the fullest despite having Parkinson's disease, their appreciation for the staff at Friendship Haven, 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 Sponsors: Fort Dodge Ford: https://www.fdford.com Fort Dodge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram: https://www.fortdodgecdjr.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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    24 mins
  • 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
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