Episode 6

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6th Aug 2025

Three Generations of Community!

Might an intergenerational community be a place of connection for you?

Welcome to the hello community® podcast with Catherine Jura. In this inspiring episode, we meet the Peters family—Sue, Justin, Lucas and Sam—who share how three generations have found belonging and connection through the Scouts. Together, they explore what community really means—across ages, genders, and backgrounds.

From Girl Scouts to Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA to adult leadership, discover how a youth organization can foster emotional growth, connection, and community—for kids and adults alike.

In this episode:

Sue shares how the Girl Scouts community provided a safe haven for self-expression.

Justin reflects on how leadership of the Scouts community supported healing his social anxiety.


Lucas and Sam, the newest generation, talk about adventure, learning, service projects, and feeling seen.


The family highlights how Scouting fosters intergenerational friendships and leadership (no matter your age).

Learn how today's Scouts embrace gender inclusion, teamwork, and growth.

This episode will touch your heart. It reminds us that connection isn’t just about common interests—it’s about shared experience, showing up for each other, and the courage to be seen. From quiet kids finding their voice to adults healing through leadership, this is community in its truest form.

A Note from Catherine:

If you find this episode helpful, please share it with others so together we can build a world of connection. Thank you!

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Till next time

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Timestamp: Don’t have time for the whole episode, or want to re-watch/re-listen to a favorite part—the timestamp lays out the episode for you

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast

00:52 Meet the Peters Family

02:24 Sue's Scouting Journey

05:43 Sam's Scouting Experience

06:28 Justin's Perspective on Scouting

10:27 Lucas's Scouting Story

11:21 Understanding Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA

12:52 Scouting in the Modern Era

16:26 Building Community Through Scouting

17:46 Building a Community Through Scouts

18:33 Parental Involvement in Cub Scouts

20:11 Transitioning to Scouts BSA

21:00 The Role of Den and Pack Leaders

22:58 The Value of Mixed-Age Interactions

25:27 Experiences with Different Leaders

28:18 Volunteer Opportunities in Scouting

30:33 Personal Reflections on Leadership

32:16 Community Service Projects

32:59 Final Thoughts on Community


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hello community®
Creating Connection and Community
Do you wish you had more connection and community in your life? Do you wonder how to move from feeling isolated and lonely to having a sense of belonging? Welcome to hello community®, a safe space where guests share their heartfelt, relatable stories of how they create the life of connection, community, and belonging they so desire. I am Catherine Jura, your host for this podcast, and I am so glad you found us!

It is my utmost hope that you feel a connection to my guests. Therefore I intentionally choose guests of varying age, sex, ethnic and cultural background as well as ability and health status. Equally important is that guests are willing to share their stories of creating connection, in a vulnerable and meaningful way. So every other week you will hear real life stories with actionable ideas that you can try out in your personal life, home, workplace, campus life, community, and beyond.

I am a Community Health Educator and my life’s work has been to support others to be healthier in every way. In 2023, the US Surgeon General reported that Americans are experiencing an epidemic of isolation and loneliness. If you are experiencing a sense of not belonging, it doesn’t make you different—but it might feel that way. I understand because I have felt these feelings too.

Please join us and learn how to create the life of connection, community, and belonging that you so desire.

I am happy you are here!
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