Stories about faith, life, communication, and the things we learn when life doesn't go according to plan.

Faith & Life

No One Driving at My Speed

Wrong Turns, Close Calls and the God Who Meets Us on the Road

A practical, honest devotional for men who are learning that following God isn't always about moving faster. Through everyday moments behind the wheel, Kevin Whetzel explores patience, pride, control, frustration, faith, and what happens when God uses the road to teach us something about ourselves.

Paperback | 12 chapters | Available on Amazon

“Much more than a book about driving experiences, but a penetrating look at how my time behind the wheel tells much about who I am! Practical, insightful, and convicting.”

Todd Nethery, Amazon Review

SEMI-SILENT WORLD

Books about the part of hearing loss that isn't measured on a hearing test.

Books

What No One Tells You About Hearing Loss

“This book was the breakthrough that finally helped our family understand my son’s experience with profound hearing loss. Kevin’s words brought understanding, peace, and many tears.”
Melissa

A personal look at the emotional and social side of hearing loss—the exhaustion, frustration, misunderstandings, and isolation that often go unseen. Written from lived experience, this book helps people with hearing loss feel understood while helping families and friends better understand what daily life can really be like.

Misheard Misread Misunderstood

You don’t truly understand unless hearing loss touches your life.” Facebook Response

A deeper look at how missed words can become misunderstandings—and how those misunderstandings can quietly affect confidence, relationships, and connection. This book explores the hidden social and emotional cost of hearing loss from the perspective of someone who has lived it.

PRACTICAL COMMUNICATION GUIDES

The cover of the book titled 'The Semi-Silent World Family Communication Guide' by Kevin Whetzel features a family of four sitting by a lake at sunset, with mountains in the background. The subtitle mentions plain-language tools for reducing frustration, listening fatigue, 'never mind', and everyday misunderstandings.

“It finally helped us understand what hearing loss feels like on the other side of the conversation.”
— Reader response

A practical guide for families who want to better understand and communicate with a loved one who has hearing loss. It explains common challenges, reduces misunderstandings, and offers simple ways to make everyday conversations easier and more supportive.

Cover of a book titled "The Semi-Silent World: Educator Communication Guide and Classroom Resource" by Kevin Whetzel, showing a teacher engaging with a diverse group of students in a classroom.

“I realize that several students may be struggling with verbal communication and instructions. I began using plainly worded instructions and have been blown away by the results.”

— Phillip S, Middle School Teacher

A practical guide to helping students with hearing loss succeed in the classroom. It explains common communication challenges, offers simple strategies educators can use every day, and helps teachers better understand what a student may be missing—even when they appear to be hearing.

Book cover titled 'What Was Said Is Not Always What Was Understood' showing three workers in hard hats having a discussion inside a factory or warehouse environment.

This changed the way I think about communication in noisy environments.” -Reader response

A practical guide to clearer workplace communication—for everyone. What Was Said Is Not Always What Was Understood explores how distractions, assumptions, noise, communication styles, and hearing challenges can all lead to missed or misunderstood information, and offers simple ways to improve clarity, reduce mistakes, and strengthen teamwork.

COMING SOON

I Heard You, But I Missed the Words

A book for middle-school students who hear sound but still miss words, instructions, jokes, and pieces of everyday conversation. Written to help young people better understand their own experience—and help the adults around them understand it too.