The Golden Hour
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.
Episodes
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
31 min
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.
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📺 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).
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Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
24 min
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
Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
32 min
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
Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
26 min
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
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
29 min
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