The Stories That Built Gainesville
Season 1 of A Place To Call Home Podcast
In our debut season, we bring you personal stories from the heart of Gainesville—stories of resilience, passion, and community. From fitness leaders to entrepreneurs, veterans to artists, each episode offers a unique perspective on what makes this Gainesville truly feel like home.
Where to Listen to A Place to Call Home
Season 5, Episode 1, Deborah Butler
On the season premiere of A Place to Call Home, Deborah Butler, President of Butler Enterprises, joins us to tell the history of the Butler family and how Butler Town Center became what it is today!
Season 5, Episode 2, Paige Beck
Paige Beck has been a familiar face in Gainesville for nearly 40 years as the long-standing evening anchor of the WCJB TV20 news team. From reporting to cooking, find out what has kept Paige passionate about both the news and Gainesville community over the years!
Season 5, Episode 3, Melanie Shore
Melanie Shore is a private banker with Seacoast Bank as well as an active member of numerous community and civic boards in Gainesville. She joined us and shared how the relationship building aspects of both her job and community work have provided her with a wealth of personal reward over the years.
Season 5, Episode 4, Michael Lukowski, M.D.
Join us for this charming conversation with Dr. Michael Lukowski, M.D., who shared a multitude of anecdotes about medicine, flying, family and faith and the rewards that each has brought to his life.
Season 5, Episode 5, Cherylle Hayes, M.D.
Cherylle Hayes is a radiation oncologist in Gainesville who, throughout her life and career, has leaned heavily into the practice of treating food as medicine. On this episode, she took some time to answer some questions and share some valuable knowledge about the benefits and risks of what we put into our bodies.
Season 5, Episode 6, Sherry Kitchens
Sherry Kitchens, President & CEO of Child Advocacy Center of Alachua County, joins us to talk about the important role the Child Advocacy Center plays in the community, helping children have the futures they deserve, and what drives her passion for this work after decades in the field.
Season 5, Episode 7 & 8, Zach Zedar
In this two part episode, we're talking with a beloved former GHF employee. Zach Zedar, the University Campus Pastor for Canvas Church, shares stories of addiction, lessons of recovery, and his journey into faith. Zach's perspective is both humorous and frank as he presents a side of addiction and sobriety not often spoken of.