🎙️ Episode Details • Episode #: 97 • Episode Title: How a Blind Man Became a Soldier of God • Publish Date: April 14, 2025 • Clean/Explicit: Clean • Social Hashtags: #HopeWithoutSight #ShinePodcast #BlindProfessionalsNetwork #BlindTableTalk #JosephFleeks #FaithAndResilience #DisabilityAwareness 🎧 Episode Summary This special cross-podcast collaboration between Hope Without Sight and Shine was recorded live at the 2025 Haven Insight Expo. In this powerfully inspiring episode, Saylor Cooper and his friend Mark sit down with Joseph Fleeks, host of Blind Table Talk, who shares his life-changing journey. Joseph became blind at age 16 after being in the wrong place at the wrong time during a drive-by shooting. Rather than letting trauma define him, Joseph leaned into his faith and became what he calls a “soldier of God.” He now uses his story to inspire others through advocacy, public speaking, and community building. Tune in as Joseph opens up about overcoming adversity, finding identity in purpose, and helping others through his platforms. 👤 About the Guest Joseph Fleeks is a motivational speaker, podcast host, and advocate for the blind and visually impaired. He is the host of Blind Table Talk and a member of the Blind Professionals Network, where he supports and uplifts others on their path to independence and empowerment.

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🎤 About the Hosts Saylor Cooper is an international speaker, author, and host of Hope Without Sight and founder of Real Variety Radio. Living with a disability himself, Saylor brings empathy, insight, and boldness to every conversation. Mark is a longtime friend of Saylor and joined this collaboration to help co-host the live recording at Haven. His contribution added warmth and perspective to this dynamic exchange. 🌟 Voices of Hope Web Summit – Returns May 1, 2025! Celebrate the International Day of Hope with the second annual Voices of Hope Web Summit! After last year’s success, we’re bringing together another powerful lineup of inspiring voices to share stories of resilience, purpose, and transformation. 📅 Date: May 1, 2025 💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom) 🕙 Time: 10 AM – 6 PM Central 🎤 Want to Speak? Apply here: Speaker Application 🎟️ Register to Attend (Free) or Upgrade to VIP: Summit Registration Let’s make this year even more powerful than the last! 📡 Real Variety Radio Streaming 24/7 with inspiring shows and diverse music. 🔗 Visit Real Variety Radio 💙 Support the Podcast If you’ve been inspired by this episode, please consider supporting the show to help us keep sharing powerful voices like Joseph’s. 🔗 Leave a Tip 🙏 Thanks for Listening Please share this episode, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss these powerful conversations!

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🎙️ Episode Details • Episode #: 96 • Episode Title: Jerome Davis’s Journey • Publish Date: February 18, 2025 • Clean/Explicit: Clean • Social Hashtags: #HopeWithoutSight #JeromeDavisJourney #DisabilityAwareness #BlindAndAutistic #InclusionMatters #RealVarietyRadio 🎧 Episode Summary In this special episode, Saylor is joined by both Tyler Evans and a longtime friend from high school—Jerome Davis. The three of them share laughs and meaningful reflections as they reconnect and explore Jerome's inspiring journey. Jerome attended the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired from age 8 to 21 and later went on to attend Central Texas College in Temple. He recently earned a degree in Human Services from Stephen F. Austin State University, where he lived at Independence Manor in Nacogdoches. Thanks to Tyler, who discovered Jerome was living nearby, the trio was able to reconnect and share this powerful conversation. As someone who is both blind and on the autism spectrum, Jerome brings valuable insight and inspiration to this discussion. 👤 About the Guest Jerome Davis is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Human Services. He is blind and on the autism spectrum, and his journey through education and life is a testament to perseverance, self-advocacy, and hope. Jerome attended the Texas School for the Blind from a young age and continues to seek opportunities to serve others through meaningful work in human services. 🎤 About the Host Saylor Cooper is an international speaker, author, entrepreneur, and host of Hope Without Sight and founder of Real Variety Radio. Despite living with a disability, Saylor leads with passion, sharing real stories of people who overcome adversity and thrive. 🎙️ About the Co-host Tyler Evans plays an active role in both Hope Without Sight and Real Variety Radio. It was thanks to Tyler that this episode even happened—he discovered Jerome was living at Independence Manor in Nacogdoches, leading to this wonderful reconnection and heartfelt episode. 💙 Support the Show If this episode inspired you, please consider leaving a tip—any amount helps us continue to share stories of courage and hope. 🔗 https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/hope-without-sight

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