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]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 01:03:36 GMTTue, 23 Dec 2025 18:00:53 GMT60Katlyn Green Johnson<p>You're listening to Keys for Farewell, where one great question sparks a whole new conversation. Professionals from all backgrounds explore the meaning of life in a light-hearted podcast. </p>episodicKatlyn Green Johnsonkatlyn@andersonfuneralhome.orgno<![CDATA[Episode 7: Kathryn Good]]>KJ and Katlyn talk the impact of AI on relationships, personalization, and the funeral industry. It delves into the limitations of AI in providing personalized experiences and the importance of human connection in funeral services. The discussion also highlights the future of AI and human work, emphasizing the value of human touch in sensitive areas like grief and loss.

Takeaways

  • AI's role as a thought partner
  • The importance of human connection

]]>c216837a-5a7d-407d-a302-d321bf580250Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:19:34 GMT<p>KJ and Katlyn talk the impact of AI on relationships, personalization, and the funeral industry. It delves into the limitations of AI in providing personalized experiences and the importance of human connection in funeral services. The discussion also highlights the future of AI and human work, emphasizing the value of human touch in sensitive areas like grief and loss.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>AI's role as a thought partner</li><li>The importance of human connection</li></ul><p></p>no00:36:5217Episode 7: Kathryn Goodfull<![CDATA[Episode 6: American Death Narrative]]>The question for today is this: Are we in the midst of an American attitude adjustment when it comes to living and dying?

It’s no secret that our attitude can either help us or work against us. Especially when it comes to Thanatology and attitudes about death, our American death narrative makes a great deal of difference in everything we do. I can see it in American culture. I can see it on TV. I can hear it on the radio. I can see it in our communities and in the decisions people make.

]]>aafb6606-e680-4a4e-803a-6325e0ff9ab5Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:46:44 GMT<p>The question for today is this: Are we in the midst of an American attitude adjustment when it comes to living and dying?</p><p></p><p>It’s no secret that our attitude can either help us or work against us. Especially when it comes to Thanatology and attitudes about death, our American death narrative makes a great deal of difference in everything we do. I can see it in American culture. I can see it on TV. I can hear it on the radio. I can see it in our communities and in the decisions people make.</p>no00:13:5416Episode 6: American Death Narrativefull<![CDATA[Episode 5: Scott Porter ]]>In this episode, we sit down with Scott Porter for a thoughtful conversation about how personal beliefs shape the way people understand loss, grief, and the unknown. Together, we explore how faith traditions, life experiences, and individual worldviews can influence a person’s openness to difficult conversations and emotional healing.

Scott also shares his perspective on the role faith can play in making meaning after loss, and how belief systems often provide a framework for hope, resilience, and connection during life’s hardest transitions. The discussion also turns toward the fascinating intersection of belief and mystery, as we examine how people interpret supernatural or paranormal experiences through the lens of their own values and experiences.

This episode invites listeners to consider how curiosity, respect, and empathy can help us better understand perspectives that may differ from our own — especially when conversations touch on grief, spirituality, and the unexplained.

]]>f15e1c10-90a9-4f0d-b810-4de3d81ffc9fThu, 19 Mar 2026 19:50:34 GMT<p>In this episode, we sit down with Scott Porter for a thoughtful conversation about how personal beliefs shape the way people understand loss, grief, and the unknown. Together, we explore how faith traditions, life experiences, and individual worldviews can influence a person’s openness to difficult conversations and emotional healing.<br /></p><p>Scott also shares his perspective on the role faith can play in making meaning after loss, and how belief systems often provide a framework for hope, resilience, and connection during life’s hardest transitions. The discussion also turns toward the fascinating intersection of belief and mystery, as we examine how people interpret supernatural or paranormal experiences through the lens of their own values and experiences.<br /></p><p>This episode invites listeners to consider how curiosity, respect, and empathy can help us better understand perspectives that may differ from our own — especially when conversations touch on grief, spirituality, and the unexplained.</p>no00:30:3115Episode 5: Scott Porter full<![CDATA[Episode 4: Lisa from Death Deck]]>The conversation delves into the creation of the Death Deck, the importance of conversations, the impact on decision-making and how professionals can make all the difference by small gestures with great impact.

]]>db60b67c-44d0-4298-a142-6daeaeee1bf1Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:12:31 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the creation of the Death Deck, the importance of conversations, the impact on decision-making and how professionals can make all the difference by small gestures with great impact.</p><p></p><p></p>no00:32:3014Episode 4: Lisa from Death Deckfull<![CDATA[Episode 3: FAQs with Katlyn]]>In this episode, Katlyn explores the most asked questions about dying, death, and funerals. Some of your questions are the top searches for these topics.

]]>f1592112-6738-46ba-83be-e258d30b1921Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:27:41 GMT<p>In this episode, Katlyn explores the most asked questions about dying, death, and funerals. Some of your questions are the top searches for these topics.</p>no00:18:09Episode 3: FAQs with Katlynfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: Emily Miller]]>The conversation explores the meaning of funerals, the transformation of funeral practices, the discovery of green burial, and the role of home funerals in the modern context. It delves into the personalization of funeral services and the environmental impact of burial practices.

Takeaways

  • Personalization
  • Environmental Impact

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Meaning of Funerals
  • 27:50 The Role of Home Funerals
]]>f2746d2c-1858-4207-9b07-ed72f178b087Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:22:20 GMT<p>The conversation explores the meaning of funerals, the transformation of funeral practices, the discovery of green burial, and the role of home funerals in the modern context. It delves into the personalization of funeral services and the environmental impact of burial practices.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Personalization</li><li>Environmental Impact</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Meaning of Funerals</li><li>27:50 The Role of Home Funerals</li></ul>no00:36:07Episode 2: Emily Millerfull