Mission Possible with Christopher Duffley

In this episode, Mom/Christine and I talk with Joshua Felder, an embassador for Bes Buddies International, as well as the actor behind Darius, one of the main characters in the movie Champions. We talk about his journey into acting for the movie, and also of course what he does as an embassador for Best Buddies. Bonus: He also talks about ... Read More The post MPP 159: Being a Champion with Joshua Felder appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, Kyle and Bobbie Robinson have another visit with us, and we discuss what Aces does, as well as their new locations they’re building in both Greenville and Wilson, NC. The post MPP 158: What’s New with Aces for Autism? appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I speak with Eileen Rivera Ley, who owns Blind Savvy USA, LLC. We talk about how she became an advocate for the low-vision community starting at James Hopkins University, then onto advocacy for diabetes, and then onto Low Vision Logic. In 2020, she founded ACE Academy Online which helped those who were blind or visually impaired to ... Read More The post MPP 157: Accessibility and Advocacy for the Blind with Eileen Rivera Ley, Owner of Blind Savvy USA, LLC appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

This interview has been repurposed from use on The Chris Duffley Show on Unlimited Hope Radio into a podcast episode interview. In this episode, it’s all about Eight Days of Hope XVIII with Steve Tybor, Co-Founder and President! We discuss how it all started 17 years ago in December of 2005 thanks to Hurricane Katrina hitting the Gulf Coast in ... Read More The post MPP 156: 8 Days of Hope XVIII with Steve Tybor, President and Co-Founder appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I talk with my mom about a new upcoming project called Unlimited Hope Radio, an internet radio station that encourages you in your life or faith journey. Our launch is on May 20 at 8PM US Eastern! Click here to listen to our stream!   Want to Support Our Mission? If you’d like to support what we ... Read More The post MPP 155: The Mission Is Possible! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Happy Mother’s Day at the time this is published! This episode, it’s all about how I’m doing! We talk about my happenings, including me graduating from the Screen Reader User Tester Training Program at the Carroll Center! We also give a hint of an exciting upcoming announcement! Be sure to tune in to find out in more detail on how ... Read More The post MPP 154: Mom, You’ve Got This! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode we talk with David DeNotaris, who is an entrepreneur, professional speaker, and posssibility thinker. We talk about how we met as well as some of the programs he helps out with as part of his job. Links Visit David DeNotaris’s Website Visit Blind Savvy USA’s website Want to Support Our Mission? If you’d like to support what ... Read More The post MPP 153: Meet David DeNotaris, the Possibility Thinker! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I talk with Stephan Roberts and he gives us some great advice about showing up and not giving up. He also talks about what he does at EFX Fitness. We also talk about goal setting and the philosophy of “1% each day is better than nothing.” As we do talk about this, I compare my progress from ... Read More The post MPP 152: How to Show Up and Not Give Up with Stephan Roberts appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I talk with Tom Stolle, who’s a part of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. We discuss what he does there, and we also get an update on his son, Jimmy.   We first had Tom Stolle in Episode 007 in May of 2016. Want to Support Our Mission?   If you’d like to support what we do, ... Read More The post MPP 151: Tom Stolle And The Baptist Convention of Maryland-Delaware appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, it’s all about Elm House of Pizza, a local pizza restaurant in Manchester, NH! Tim Baines, the owner of the restaurant, and I talk about it and what their plans are for the future.   Visit Elm House of Pizza’s Site Here!   Want to Support Our Mission?   If you’d like to support what we do, ... Read More The post MPP 150: Tim Baines and Elm House Of Pizza appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, we talk with Kristin Smedley. She wrote a book called Thriving Blind, and also has a challenge coming up! You can visit her site here and sign up for the challenge!   Want to Support Our Mission? If you’d like to support what we do, which is not only the podcast but other hope-encouraging projects, you can ... Read More The post MPP 149: Thriving Blind with Kristin Smedley appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In today’s episode, I talk with Andrew Weiss, who is a speaking and sales coach, as well as a coach who helps start businesses and grow them faster. This can include podcasting as part of it.   Not only is today’s episode about what he does, but we also discuss a lot about Podfest Masterclass, which is a smaller version ... Read More The post MPP 148: All About Podcasting with andrew Weiss appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I talk with Sandy Brown-Lindstedt, who has a new book, Life of a Firefly. It discusses about her childhood from about 5 to 12 years old, and tells about things from an African-American’s perspective on schooling and life-related things. What’s really intriguing about this book is that it also talks a lot about having faith in God, ... Read More The post MPP 147: Sandra Brown Lindstedt And Her New Book, Life of a Firefly appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I chat with Jonathan Mosen, who is an Internet radio broadcaster, podcaster, and is currently a CEO of WorkBridge, an employment organization which helps hook potential employees with employers for their employees’ careers.   Links   You can find him on Twitter (Personal account, Mosen at Large) and visit him at his website, Mosen.org.   Want to Support ... Read More The post MPP 146: The Life and Mission of Jonathan Mosen, A Well-Known Name in the Blindness and Disability Communities appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today, we continue with Mike Snyder, who is not only the IT person for Community Counseling Solutions, but he also happens to be in prison ministry in eastern Oregon! We discuss about what he does and how COVID has impacted what he’s doing now.   Want to Support Our Mission?   If you’d like to financially support what we do, ... Read More The post MPP 145: Called To Prison Ministry with Mike Snyder appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this series of episodes, I talk with Mike Snyder, who is the IT guy for Community Counseling Solutions. He also happens to be doing prison ministry which we’ll talk more about next week. The majority of today’s episode discusses his story behind how he got into IT and his love for computers.   Want to Support Our Mission?   ... Read More The post MPP 144: On The Road Again: Some Tech Talk with Mike Snyder appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In today’s episode, my mom, Christine, and I discuss all about finding your greater purpose! We highlight Nick Vujicic, a great speaker and encourager who I highly recommend, and he talks about this in a summary of one of his speeches regarding this very subject. The audio of the video below we play in the episode as well. Want to ... Read More The post MPP 143: What About Purpose? appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, my dad, Steve, and I chat with Dan Sevigny, who we’ve known for years. Several years ago, he and his family started owning a retreat center called Sanctus Ranch. located in Pipe Creek, TX, about 45 minutes outside of San Antonio. We talk about what it is and why we were there, not just to visit but ... Read More The post MPP 142: Dan Sevigny and the Sanctus Ranch Retreat Center in San Antonio, TX appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, we continue with Part 2 of our interview with Steven V. Taylor, who was the producer of my 2 albums, Eyes of My Heart and Believer. We talk about how his family is now in 2020 and also talk about an album that he co-produced with Bethel Music called Peace. You can find it basically anywhere you ... Read More The post MPP 141: Where Is He Now? (6) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

  This week, I am super excited to share the story about how I came to make my first album, Eyes of My Heart.  (Yes, it has Open the Eyes of My Heart in it!)   God used a special producer and man of God, Steven V. Taylor, from Tennessee, to make this happen in 2012 and 2013.  In this ... Read More The post MPP 140: Where Is He Now? (5) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In today’s episode, we talk with my orientation and mobility instructor, Rene Paquin. He tells us the history of the white cane and we even do a simple demonstration of how I use it. Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly ... Read More The post Bonus: A Day for the White Cane: White Cane Safety Day appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

This week we bring to you the final, Part 3 interview with Grandma! We asked her:  What did she think about the “Open the Eyes of My Heart” video going viral? What would you say if someone asked the question, “Where is Christopher now?”   Also, some great advice for other grandparents as they discern their role in being a caretaker or ... Read More The post MPP 139: Where Is He Now? (4) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today’s episode is Part 2 with my grandma, Ann Matchekosky! We continue talking about my growing up into the family, including my journey to my diagnosis of Autism, singing the National Anthem at Northwest Elementary School, and getting into music therapy.   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to financially support me and my Podcast, you ... Read More The post MPP 138: Where Is He Now? (3) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

This podcast is second in a series of interviews:  Where Is He Now?: The Christopher Duffley Story, featuring an interview with Grandma.   My grandmother, Ann Matchekosky, has been a big part of my life ever since I landed in New Hampshire.  She is also one of the original sponsors of my podcast! (Thanks, Grandma!)   When you listen to ... Read More The post MPP 137: Where Is He Now? (2) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

I am so excited to start this series of podcasts with you.  It’s called “Where is he now?”  I will be interviewing the people in my life that have known me from the early days of singing and are still a part of my life.  People are wondering “where is he now?”, after Open the Eyes of My Heart went ... Read More The post MPP 136: Where Is He Now? (1) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today, we bring you Part 2! What can you do when you feel defeated? How can you encourage someone else? We continue to have this honest discussion. At the end, we challenge you to deal with fear and change your mindset. We offer three things that are so simple but easily overlooked. Links Mentioned: The Story of Thomas Edison Want ... Read More The post MPP 135: How Many Times Did Edison Fail? – How Christopher Is Learning From Failure (2) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Failure is part of life! In this show, I share with you my frustration with cutting bread. This is raw, real, and, believe it or not, quite embarrassing! I even said the words “I can’t!”   Listen to my story and how we can use failures in order to get to success!   Learn about Thomas Edison’s life from a ... Read More The post MPP 134: How Many Times Did Edison Fail? – How Christopher Is Learning From Failure (1) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode with my mom and I outside, we talk about what we’re dauntless about, which is to inspire others to have an unlimited mindset and, for now, to get into some job in the Web Accessibility field.   Our question: What are you dauntless about? What goal are you wanting to reach?   Want to Support Me and ... Read More The post MPP 133: Let’s Be Dauntless! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today, we give you a peek into our week. Are you planning and working for the future, or are you just exploring what your real purpose is like I am? Listen here as we share our struggles, our thoughts, and our hopes!   Our big question for you, as the title states: What’s your one thing?   Links Mentioned:   ... Read More The post MPP 132: What Is Your One Thing? appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today, my mom, Christine, and I start on a new series called You’ve Got This! In this episode, we update you on how the Dunkin’ Donuts mobile app is going with its accessibility on iOS from our last series on Mr Accessibility, then we continue on and talk about how I personally keep myself organized! Tune in to know what ... Read More The post MPP 131: You’ve Got This! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In today’s episode, my mom, Christine, and I continue discussing how we can minimize distractions in our lives, and we also share our progress on how we are doing on coping with, and minimizing, our own distractions.   Our challenge for you this week: Don’t be afraid to experiment! Recognize what things may be distracting you from not accomplishing your ... Read More The post MPP 130: Distraction and Action! (2) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In today’s episode, my mom, Christine, and I talk about how we can get distracted with our devices these days. There are several studies that we quote from that talk about this very subject. We also give some advice in how we can try our best to get around this very problem, by time-blocking for certain activities, keeping our phones ... Read More The post MPP 129: Distraction and Action! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, it’s all about me graduating and my very bright future ahead of me! Once more inquiries for events come in and I start traveling, it’ll be an interesting time with my performing career expanding! Also, I hope to get into something relating to accessibility, maybe something to do with web or mobile app accessibility or being a ... Read More The post MPP 128: The Future Is Bright! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, my parents and I discuss the comparison between Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks based on the accessibility of their apps as well as their brewing of their coffee. Tune in to find out what’s better in both categories!   Finally, we discuss what’s happening regarding my graduation ceremony and other things happening along the way! The post MPP 127: Our Comparison Between Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks’s Apps From a Blindness Perspective appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today’s episode is a pretty big one in this series, because we finally get to contact Dunkin’ Donuts! Tune in to hear how it went!   Links Mentioned   Click here to download or view the Accessibility Report that’s been attached in my Customer Support reply!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to financially ... Read More The post MPP 126: Mr. Accessibility, Part 4 appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, it’s all about taking action on solving a problem with the accessibility of the Dunkin’ Donuts iOS app for VoiceOver users! We try calling their loyalty support line twice, but none of the wait times we got worked for us. Oh well…maybe next time!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to ... Read More The post MPP 125: Mr. Accessibility (Part 3) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, my dad, Steve, and I reflect on how time flew by so fast from the production of the first episode to this one. We then end with a great Easter gift for you!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so through ... Read More The post MPP 124: Our Fourth Year Anniversary! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, my mom, Christine, and I check in with Shannon Laine, my former music therapist, to discuss the progress on the bill that provided licensure of music therapists in the State of New Hampshire. We then finalize by telling you what’s coming up next on our Dunkin’ Donuts iOS app accessibility journey!   Want to Support Me and ... Read More The post MPP 123: Mr. Accessibility (Part 2) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, my mom, Christine, becomes the host today! I give a quick background about myself for those who are new. We then discuss a new venture for the podcast alongside talking to some great Mission Possible guests! Tune in to find out more!   Links Mentioned   CSUN Assistive Technology Conference Backpack Studio, an Excellent Podcast and Live ... Read More The post MPP 122: Mr. accessibility – Part 1 appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

It’s the final episode in this series! In this episode, my mom, Shannon Laine, and I talk about how the bill that officially allowed licensing of music therapists in the State of New Hampshire got started, and then we move onto how we reconnected as a result of my mom and I testifying in support of this bill. Tune in ... Read More The post MPP 121: The Bill That Legalizes Licensure of Music Therapists In The State of New Hampshire appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Well…this will be a huge episode to listen to this week!   In this episode (part 2 out of 3 with Shannon Laine), my mom and I talk about how I met Shannon at the Manchester Community Music School in late 2008, before I could speak as effectively as I could today! Finally, we wrap up by giving a summary ... Read More The post MPP 120: The Music Therapist That Helped Start It All! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Did you know that you can stand up and be heard?   In this first episode out of 3 in this series of episodes, my mom and I summarize a bill that legalizes licensure of music therapists in the state of New Hampshire.   Links Mentioned: The New App on my iPhone That Lets Me Record Podcasts Live!   Want ... Read More The post MPP 119: You Can Stand Up And Be Heard! (1) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Merry Christmas, everyone!   In this episode, my dad and I talk about the tradition we have as a family at Christmastime!   Links Mentioned   Christopher singing at Hope Tabernacle Church on Sunday, December 22, 2019   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to support me and my Podcast, you can do so through ... Read More The post MPP 118: Merry Christmas! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, my dad and I talked about what has been going on over the last month, and then we move on to discuss what part of my future will probably be for me.   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to support me and my Podcast, you can do so through Patreon, a ... Read More The post MPP 117: An Update From Yours Truly and His Dad appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Yup, that’s right! In this episode, I’m on location at Concord Community Television for a tour with some youth who live around the state who collaborate with Future In Sight to host monthly youth adventures, and this month’s adventure was at Concord Community TV! We talk a lot about how it’s a “Mission Possible” that someone with even a severe ... Read More The post MPP 106: An Adventure Into TV Land! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, my mom, Christine, and I talk with Diane Knudsen, who is one of the teachers of the special needs ministry at First Baptist Concord. David also joins us, but is a mic holder for this episode, as you’ll know from listening to it. On Sundays and Wednesdays there is the Sunshine Ministry, as well as the Helping ... Read More The post MPP 104: The Special Needs Ministry At First Baptist Concord with Diane Knudsen appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I talk with Kyle Robinson about Aces For Autism NC, and also about their auction that was just held on Oct 29, 2018. A follow-up episode will be available soon to talk about how much they’ve raised and a special announcement!   Support Me And My Podcast!   Please help by supporting me and my podcast through ... Read More The post MPP 089: Kyle Robinson and Aces For Autism North Carolina appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, my mom, Christine, and I talk with Dave Frey, who is the lead singer of Sidewalk Prophets.   Support Me And My Podcast!   Please help by supporting me and my podcast through Patreon, a crowd-funding website where you–the patron–can support a creator, which is in this case, me. Please visit This Link to sign up and ... Read More The post MPP 058: Dave Frey, Lead Singer of Sidewalk Prophets appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

I’ve had an interesting conversation with Vernon Rainwater, who is the lead pastor of Northland Church. He not only has been a pastor of Northland, but he attended Northland Church with his family back in the 70s! Free Download!   Download my new original song, Hear You Sing, for free! You can get it Here!   Link to my time ... Read More The post MPP 015: Vernon Rainwater And His Mission With Northland Church appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, Steve Tybor joins us once again for an update on the 8 Days Of Hope trip this year. They will be going to South Carolina to rebuild homes this October 8-15th, 2016.   Links:   Learn more on how to volunteer at eightdaysofhope.com The post MPP 014: Exciting News – 8 Days Of Hope appeared first on Christopher Duffley.