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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 1H 5M

No Kid Sleeps on the Floor: The Movement Changing Lives|(feat. Luke Mickelson)

from Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Real Journeys, Real Stories, Real Healing · host Shannon Lamkin

What if a single handmade bed could spark a global movement? In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, we sit down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the nonprofit organization on a mission to ensure that “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.” What started in a garage with one bunk bed has grown into more than 400 chapters across 47 states and 4 countries — delivering over 350,000 beds to children in need. In this powerful and inspiring conversation, we explore: 🛏️ What child bedlessness really means 🏠 How Sleep in Heavenly Peace began 💥 The moment Luke realized this was bigger than a single project 🌎 How communities can get involved ❤️ The joy of service and “Humans Helping Humans” ⚡ Finding purpose in tiny moments Luke shares the heart behind the mission, the challenges of scaling a nonprofit, and the profound impact that something as simple as a bed can have on a child’s confidence, safety, and future. This episode is a reminder that ordinary people can do extraordinary things — and that sometimes the smallest acts create the biggest ripple effects. If you’ve ever wondered how to make a difference in your community, this conversation will inspire you. 🔗 Learn more about Sleep in Heavenly Peace and how to get involved at shpbeds.org 👍 Share this episode with someone who believes in service. www.traveltimestories.com #sleepinheavenlypeace #shpbeds #ChildBedlessness #nonprofitimpact #servicematters #HumansHelpingHumans #traveltimestorieswithshannon #communityleadership #robschneider #mikerowe #americanninjawarrior #lukemickelson #helpingkids #podcast #communityservices #tunein #newepisodealert #makeadifference #podmatch #buzzsproutpodcasts https://www.traveltimestories.com/

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What if a single handmade bed could spark a global movement? In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, we sit down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the nonprofit organization on a mission to ensure that “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.” What started in a garage with one bunk bed has grown into more than 400 chapters across 47 states and 4 countries — delivering over 350,000 beds to children in need. In this powerful and inspir...

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