Author: Joy FM

Recently, a family member approached me for help. He was looking for a mentor. His request quickly flooded my heart with dread—his was not a perfect situation and I was sure I didn't want to be drawn into a potential circus that offered little to...

Daniel and I were talking on the air recently about smells and the memories that they trigger when–out of the blue–you get a wisp of a familiar smell from your childhood. For me, it was what they now call "eggs in a basket."  My mom...

[written by Daniel Britt]Ever come across a quote and you have no idea who said it? I love this quote, so I Googled it!It’s attributed to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.See if we can’t learn from this, even today: “Darkness cannot drive out...

Daniel and I were talking on The JoyRide this week about the importance of encouraging each other. Think back to a time when you were possibly bullied, shamed or ridiculed in your elementary, middle, or high school years.  You can probably still remember what was...

My teenage son recently experienced his first heartbreak. His quasi-girlfriend of three months decided that they were better off being friends. Curiously, aside from school, the two never hung out. There were never any goofily awkward teenage phone calls or belabored requests to meet up...