Episode 3 – Noel MacNeal: Puppetry, Purpose & Creativity | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 3

In this episode of The Sheckler Spotlight, I sit down with Emmy-winning puppeteer, voice actor, and director Noel MacNeal, best known as Bear from Bear in the Big Blue House, Magellan from Eureeka’s Castle, and countless iconic characters from Sesame Street, The Puzzle Place, Between the Lions, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

We talk about:

- His start in puppetry and inspiration from Jim Henson

- Lessons from his mom and mentors like Caroll Spinney and Kermit Love- His book Hey! This Was Really Fun 📚

- Performing as Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors- Building creative community and his new show for children with autism, The Show Me Show

- The legacy of Bear and the power of kindness, creativity, and connection🧸

Don’t miss this moving and inspiring conversation with one of the greats in children’s television.

👉 Noel's Book: Hey! This Was Really Fun – https://a.co/d/4CAmEzj

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In this inspiring episode, Harrison Sheckler sits down with GMA Dove Award-nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader Sarah Kroger. Sarah shares her powerful journey from growing up in a musical family, to facing bullying and fear, to finding healing and purpose through worship.

We explore her new album A New Reality, her upcoming book Belovedness: Overcoming Your Inner Critic, and her experiences leading worship around the world — including touring with Matt Maher and singing at the National Eucharistic Congress. Sarah opens up about faith in seasons of silence, staying grounded in humility, and the deep beauty of blending traditional and contemporary worship styles.

Whether you're a musician, a person of faith, or someone wrestling with big questions, Sarah’s story will leave you encouraged and uplifted.

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