Joyously Free!: Navigating Life Without Social Judgments with Brookings City Manager Tim Rundel

Joyously Free!: Navigating Life Without Social Judgments with Brookings City Manager Tim Rundel

April 13, 2026 · 27 min

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Tim Rundel discusses his spiritual journey and evolving views on acceptance and empathy, particularly towards the LGBTQ+ community.

In this episode of Joyously Free! , host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Tim Rundel , City Manager of Brookings, about his spiritual journey and evolving views on religion, judgment, and unconditional love. Rundel shares how personal experiences, including supporting his gay and transgender sons, transformed his perspective on acceptance and empathy, particularly toward the LGBTQ+ community. He discusses interfaith connections, overcoming judgment, and embracing people for who they truly are. Host: Joanie Lindenmeyer; Producer: Joanie Lindenmeyer Music is from freepd.com , in the public domain. The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program. If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s how .      

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