Stephen Despin
@StephenDespinJr
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Family man & dreamer. Loves liberty, books, & time with my crew. ☕📚 @StephenDespinJr
Callaway, FL
Joined August 2019
Rise United Foundation is officially open for donations! 💛 Every gift helps support children & families in our community. Thank you for helping us build something good together. Follow the link 👇 to donate today! https://t.co/HusIjwRu8q
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Both @NHLBruins and the @RailersHC come out with the W to ring in the New Year!! Massachusetts sports teams just dominating this year. Keep those wins coming guys 🏆
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Way to go Worcester! Great way to end 2025… with a @RailersHC win!!
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I spent way too much time decoding what TikTok & Instagram are really doing to culture in 2025–26 — and it’s wilder than you think. If this helps you see the internet differently, please share it 💛 https://t.co/57BZl0uaiJ
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The trends shaping creators, culture, and commerce in the next era of social media.
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It’s 12/29/25 Here’s the list of filed 2027 candidates for FL. Note any unchallenged seats currently. File to run or find someone. Primary everyone https://t.co/vPmuPGaSq8
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This isn’t a “take.” It’s a moral walk-through of Israel–Palestine — who’s right, who’s wrong, where both failed, & what peace actually requires. Rooted in human dignity, not tribal outrage. Worth your time 🤍🕊️ https://t.co/FNDHC8UHP2
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A Catholic moral lens on justice, responsibility, and peace in the Israel–Palestine tragedy
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Feels like something shifted lately? You’re not alone. I wrote about the “vibe shift” of 2025 — how AI, misinformation, polarization, and digital life are reshaping our collective mood. Worth the read if the world feels… different. https://t.co/RzDw61P2x0
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Why Technology, Misinformation, and Polarization Are Redefining Society’s Mood in 2025
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After a decade in the trenches of politics, lobbying, grassroots & digital organizing—serving as Regional Digital Engagement Director for one of the nation’s largest grassroots orgs—I wrote Beyond Clicks: Navigating the Digital Frontier. 📘 Get your copy👇 https://t.co/Evl4ERVofQ
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Embark on a riveting journey through the uncharted territories of digital marketing with “Beyond Clicks: Navigating the Digital Frontier.” In this compelling guide, we set sail to explore the vast...
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Watching my son grow reminds me that school teaches a lot — but real life teaches more. I wrote this from the heart about helping teens build responsibility, resilience, and confidence before adulthood hits. Hope it helps someone today. ❤️ https://t.co/VIVFCaqBnC
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Preparing Teens for Responsibility, Resilience, and Real Life
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Absolutely incredible… calm within the chaos! Love it!!
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Just shared a piece close to my heart: Christmas truly begins at home 🌟 How prayer, traditions & simply being present in our families lay the foundation for strong communities. Check it out! ❤️ #Family #Faith #Christmas
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How prayer, tradition, and intentional presence in the family shape faith, belonging, and lasting community
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One caring adult can change everything. 💛 This piece explores how steady presence, trust, and mentorship can move a young person from crisis to confidence—and why it matters more than ever. Give it a read. https://t.co/IHVCMIf2xB
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How consistent mentorship and trusted relationships help young people overcome adversity and build lasting confidence
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Bay County families feel it every day—jobs, housing, schools, safety. This piece isn’t about politics, it’s about neighbors showing up for one another & how local action can strengthen family life across the Panhandle. 💙 https://t.co/XZDqL6mtIr
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How Local Concerns Shape Family Life in Bay County — and What We Can Do Together
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Beautiful photo from inside a wave! Always wished I would’ve expanded outside of just skating and gave surfing a try. It looks so sick!
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Real leadership doesn’t shout—it shows up. Across our communities, parishes are feeding families, supporting parents, and reminding people they’re not alone. This is faith lived, not just preached. 🤍 Worth the read. https://t.co/DAIz8nDJUp
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How local parishes are restoring dignity, strengthening families, and meeting real needs through presence, service, and faith
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If you’ve been enjoying my articles, I’d love for you to subscribe on Medium 😊 It’s the easiest way to catch new stories as soon as they drop. Thanks for reading! https://t.co/DBJ2zb3yDg
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Read writing from Stephen Despin on Medium. Writer focused on family, faith, and community—sharing stories on belonging, local roots, and rebuilding connection in a distracted world.
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Here are some top spots to see holiday light displays in Bay County
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Getting cabin fever? Maybe the holiday spirit can help! Check out this roundup of the best light displays around Bay County:
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"No human being is defined only by his or her actions..." With the Jubilee Year of Hope coming to a close, Pope Leo stressed that, despite efforts that have been made, “much remains to be done in the prison world.” He acknowledged the prisons are challenging environments, and
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We keep waiting for big institutions to fix what feels broken—but real help keeps showing up closer to home. This piece explores why neighborhoods, mutual aid, and local networks are quietly becoming our new safety net. Worth the read. https://t.co/bSOitdVsFl
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Why trust, resilience, and real help are being rebuilt neighbor by neighbor in an age of distant institutions
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