Life and Times of Todd Van Beck

Life and Times of Todd Van Beck


Latest Episodes

From Cincinnati to Upstate New York and Back – 17
January 02, 2022

In this episode, Todd explains his decision to leave Cincinnati and move to upstate New York, and Hudson Valley Community College. From there he shares another failed ownership opportunity with Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse and why he e

How the Cincinnati Students Helped Me – 16
January 02, 2022

In this episode, Todd tells how the Cincinnati students assisted with babysitting while Todd attended Seminary in the evenings - and the mutual benefits for both Todd and the students.

Being a Single Parent and a New Educator in Cincinnati – 15
January 02, 2022

In this episode, Todd shares his trials of being a single parent and being a new classroom educator. He also explains why he chose Seminary to earn his Masters and why the title "Reverend" doesn't appear in front of his name.

Choosing Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science – Less Money & More Blessings – 14
January 02, 2022

In this episode, Todd shares how the choice of moving to Cincinnati gave him and his son a solid foundation to establish their roots and how David FitzSimmons and Todd Milner assisted them greatly.

John B. Turner & Son Mortuary, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 13
January 02, 2022

In this episode, Todd professes how "The System" allowed Turner's to serve 60% of the calls in Cedar Rapids and the benefits of funeral service being a "Ministry on Demand" (but a problem for a single father).

The Foundation of Thanatology – 12
January 02, 2022

In this episode, Todd shares Dr. Jackson’s premise of being a Funeral Counsellor instead of a Funeral Director. Plus he talks about the Foundation of Thanatology, his first article to be published and meeting John B. Turner.