The Edlow Podcast

The Mike Petterborg Story - From Addict to High Counselor - A Modern Day Prodigal Son

Mike Petterborg is a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. However, he has not always been active, in fact quite the contrary. For 30 years he was a self described addict who enjoyed a biker lifestyle.
Mike grew up in Idaho Falls in Idaho with his parents. He stayed active in the church through high school, but a strained relationship with his father coupled with friends encouraging rebellious habits, drew him away from the gospel. He eventually joined the armed forces, which gave him a sense of belonging, but also drew him away from the church. He eventually joined a group of bikers, some of which were affiliated with the Hells Angels. He grew farther and farther into addiction, which also effected several relationships.
Hear the rest of the story. Hear how a family member invited him to attend church one week and that led to him coming back to the gospel, gaining a testimony, reconciling his past relationships, repentance and restoration.
This is nothing short of a modern day prodigal son story.

Santino Marella - Comedy, Wrestling, Kids and Gratitude - What Matters Most

Santino Marella (real name Anthony Carelli) is a Canadian born pro wrestler and Judoku. He is currently signed to TNA Wrestling, but he is best known for his 11 year career in the WWE. 
He is also the founder and head instructor for Battle Arts Academy, a martial arts and pro wrestling training facility in Canada. 
In his youth, Anthony was an accomplished judo champion. When he was signed to the WWE in 2005 he imagined that his style would mirror his real life persona. However, he was assigned the character Santino Marella, an Italian stereotype, and found himself in several comedic segments. His comedy got over with the crowd and he quickly became one of the most popular acts in the WWE.
However, with his success also came some sacrifices, particularly time away from his daughter Bianca. He hated leaving to train and travel, but he believed that his success in wrestling would lead to a better life for her. 
Now Bianca is also signed to the WWE. She and her father now share in the same legacy. 
Santino comes on the podcast to share his story. He discusses the miracle of being signed to WWE at the age of 32, the comedy, the sacrifices and the nuance of comedy in wrestling. He also discusses the importance of his family, his favorite WWE moments, the possibility of CM Punk in TNA and much more.
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Sandy Phillips Kirkham - Grooming, Manipulation & Trauma - Breaking Free From Clergy Abuse

Sandy Phillips Kirkham is a wife, mother and grandmother. At age 16, she was victimized by a charismatic youth pastor who lured her into an abusive 5 year relationship. From their very first meeting, the new youth minister slowly and methodically turned the sacred relationship of a trusted spiritual leader to one of abuse: sexual, emotional, and physical.
When his actions were discovered, he was simply moved to another church, leaving Sandy to pay for his deeds. She was not his first victim, nor would she be his last. The trauma of the occurrence resulted in her feeling broken, betrayed and shamed.
Sandy successfully concealed her abuse for twenty-seven years until a trigger forced her to face the truth. Today she is an advocate for victims of "clergy abuse." She currently serves on the board of Council Against Child Abuse. She has appeared on several television stations, panels and podcasts to share her advocacy.
Her recent book "Let Me Prey On You" shares her story of trauma and healing in detail. Sandy comes on the podcast to share her story, the trauma and the healing. She also shares things to watch for, the signs of trauma in children and things church leaders and members can do to protect children from predators.
Ms. Kirkham's book "Let Me Prey Upon You" can be found on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Let-Prey-Upon-You-Ministers/dp/1734195207
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Reverend Peyton & Washboard Breezy - Love, Music and Washboards - Welcome to the Big Damn Band

"Reverend" Josh Peyton is an American Blues guitar player from a small town in Indiana. He is married to "Washboard Breezy" Peyton. A percussionist who's specialty is the Washboard. Together, with Drummer Max Senteney they are The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, a three piece American Country Blues Band centered in Brown County Indiana. 
The band plays up to 250 dates a year and have amassed a strong underground following throughout the world. 
The Peytons met in the year 2000 through mutual friends. Rev was going through significant difficulties at the time due to a genetic condition that effected his ability to play guitar. They instantly connected due to their mutual eclectic taste in music. They instantly connected and the rest is history.
Rev and Breezy come on the podcast to share their story. From humble beginnings as college students working odd jobs, to touring the world sharing their talents. They discuss how they met, their friendship, a serious health scare during COVID lockdowns, Rev's obsession with the guitar, recommendations for young musicians, life on the road and so much more. 
Welcome to the Big Damn Band friends! You can find them on www.bigdamnband.com 

Ramina Wilkerson - Persecution, Torture, Faith, Deliverance - An Assyrian Christian in War Torn Iraq

Ramina Wilkerson is an Assyrian Christian from Iraq who works as a motivational speaker, life coach and author who currently lives in Idaho with her husband and two children. 
Her Memoir "Walking in the Shadow" details her harrowing experience as an Assyrian Christian child in war told Iraq. 
Growing up during the Iraq-Iran War and Operation Desert Storm, her family was constantly marginalized. As a 4 year old child, she recalls often being woken up to take cover during missile strikes. 
As she grew older, Saddam Hussein's dictatorship grew more brutal. She witnessed several atrocities, including murder, torture of those accused of speaking ill of the regime and children as young as 13 being "drafted" into the war. 
Her family was ultimately rescued by American soldiers in 1992 one week after Saddam Hussein ordered her family's death sentence.
Ramina comes on the podcast to share her story, the atrocities she witnessed, her rescue, recovering from PTSD, the rich culture of the Assyrian Christians and how her faith in God carried her through. 
Ramona's book can be found on Amazon at the link below

Ricky Morton - Wrestling, Rock N Roll, Faith & Family - The Heart of the Rock N Roll Express

Ricky Morton is a WWE Hall of Famer. He is best known for being one half of the famous tag team "The Rock N Roll Express" and his singles run against Ric Flair.
Ricky Morton was born into a wrestling family. Growing up in Nashville Tennessee, his father and cousin worked in the wrestling business. He was trained by his father and quickly garnered success as a "teen idol" due to his good looks and spiky blonde hair. He also became a master of "selling" pain to garner heat in wrestling matches.
A few years later, Ricky was paired with fellow wrestler Robert Gibson as the Rock N Roll Express. The team garnered national exposure due to their high profile feuds with the Midnight Express and the Four Horsemen. They traveled the world wrestling for many promotions, including WCW and the WWE.
Today, Ricky is still involved in the wrestling business. He trains wrestlers, provides seminars to independent wrestlers and also works with his son Kerry, who has followed in his father's footsteps.
Ricky comes on the podcast to share his story. He discusses his favorite feuds, stories from the road, hanging out with Motley Crue and Journey, his relationship with his wife, his faith and so much more

Elliot Prestwich - Music, MMA, Family and Friendship - The Peaks and Valleys of a Life Well Lived

Elliot Prestwich is the Executive Director of a Venue Management Company that promotes live music and comedy events all over the Western States. He is the Director of Operations for the Egyptian Theater in Boise Idaho and the Executive Director of the Crest Theater in Sacramento, California.
Elliot grew up in the Sacramento area as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. However, his artistic views and different way of thinking caused him to take a different path than most of his friends. He would express himself through music and theater. He joined Josh Edlow in a backyard wrestling promotion. He also became heavily interested in Mixed Martial Arts.
As he grew up, Elliot fell away from the church, but remained friends with several of his high school church friends, including Seth Fengel. Seth, had many physical ailments which led to a shortened life span. However, they remained friends throughout their teens and into their 20s.
Elliot married at a young age in his 20s, but eventually, the marriage ended, leaving Elliot alone to find his way. He and Seth made promises to each other that they would both start going back to church. Shortly thereafter, Seth passed away. Elliot decided that he would keep his promise to his friend, and has remained active in the church.
Soon, he would take voice lessons to help boost his performing career. Those lessons would be taught by an opera singer who would eventually become his wife. They are now married in the temple and have four children together.
Elliot comes on the podcast to share his story. He discusses his church activity, his times away from church, meeting his wife, the importance of friendship, his foray into MMA, Backyard wrestling, and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Just Me #5 - Wishlist Podcasts, Parent Teacher Conferences and Creating Your Own Box

Josh Edlow answers listener questions about who he'd like to podcast with, his height, whether he hates anyone, whether he sees himself slowing down, how to lose his trust, and more.
He also answers a listener email asking how someone stops trying to fit in "the box" and creates their own. 
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