From the Porch
Shannon Birkelbach
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About This Podcast
As I citizen of Waller County, I want to get to know my neighbors better. In our busy lives, we struggle to have those great front porch conversations that help build community, so I am facilitating the first step. However, I want to challenge each of you to build on this idea and support these businesses...these churches...these people. Join us, from the porch.
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S1E34 Judge David Gunn
He has watched many episodes of Waller County residents From The Porch and now it is his turn to share his story. He is currently serving as your appeals Judge and will be running in the November…
S1E37 Christina Kern, Old Rugged Cross Healthcare
It is so exciting that we have a holistic type healthcare option in the Waller County area. Come learn a bit of the story of how it came to be and the many options you now have locally for more…
S1E36 Daniel Aaron - Waller City Council
Come meet Daniel Aaron, a candidate for Waller City Council who’s rooted in faith and committed to serving the community he calls home. Learn how his values of family, integrity, and hard work have…
S1E35 Dennis "Goose" Geesaman
Come meet your Republican nominee for House District 85. Learn about his reasons for running for this office as well as his priorities for the next legislative session.
S1E33 Anthony Pulci
Come meet Anthony Pulci who is running for your Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace. Hear his story of how he got to Waller County as well as his long history of law enforcement.
S1E32 Candice Gresham Adams
Come meet one of your candidates for Judge of County Court of Law #1 for Waller County. She has great experience in family court as well as felony criminal cases over her 30 years as a lawyer. See…
S1E31 Jeanette Parham
Come meet one of your candidates for Judge of County Court of Law #1 for Waller County. She has great experience in family court as well as felony criminal cases over her 30 years as a lawyer. See…
S1E30 Bennett. Dodson
As the now Assistant DA for Waller County, Bennett Dodson has served the Waller County area for 7 years. He is now running for the current family court known as County Court at Law #1. Come learn…
S1 Luis Avandano - Powerhouse Diesel, LLC
Luis Avandano created Powerhouse Diesel, LLC. Come meet your Waller neighbor to hear where his passion for diesel engines began and how it grew into a successful…
Brian Cantrell - Waller County Fire Marshall
Brian Cantrell has served the Waller County community for many years in several capacities. Learn about his early years and how his roles have changed. You will be educated in emergency management…
S1E27 Sylvia Wooten
Come to the porch and meet one of my FAVORITE people. Sylvia Wooten is a woman of God, that not only has inspired me to love God, but she is also my mother!
S1E26 Tom Paben
Generations of farming experience you can learn so much about! Click through to your areas of interest to educate yourself and stay healthier with fresh, local foods. 0:00- 0:21 Intro0:22- 3:40…
S1E25 Principal Chris Oldham
How well do you know the Waller High School Principal? He is multi-faceted in his background and I believe a great asset to our community. Come check out his beautiful porch!
S1E24 Christine Benoit
Christine is the founder of Benoit Original Salon in downtown Waller, Texas. Come meet your neighbor and learn about the reason for the NAME and her passion for her community.
S1E23 Lara Mautz, Executive Director of Christ Clinic
Lara joined the Christ Clinic family as the Clinic Manager in 2012 and transitioned to Executive Director in 2017. She is a highly adaptive Registered Nurse committed to community wellness.
S1E22 Katy Gardens
Let's visit the south side of Waller County and check out a different kind of office space. 2020 caused many changes in our work environments. Some bad - some good. See how two innovative cousins,…
S1E20 Thanksgiving 2025
We have so much to be thankful for living in Waller County. Come hear some of your neighbors thoughts.
Russell Ford - Waller County Ag Extension Agent
Our Waller County Extension Agents connect the community in so many ways. Russell Ford is the County Coordinator and heads up the 4-H programs. Come learn more about him personally and for ways…
S1E19 Rhonda Getschman - Waller County Chief EMS
Get to know your Waller County Chief of the EMS (Emergency Medical Services). Her heart of service is evident in our community and you will be blessed by getting to know her more.
Pat Dahnke - Designer
Cowgirls and fashion, in Waller? Come meet our local designer who is known around the world. You don't want to miss out on how she got started AND how you can acquire some of her exquisite…
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From the Porch has published 38 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Relationships, Society & Culture.
From the Porch is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 18m.
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