Duck Call Room – “Uncle Si Moved to Tears by a Mom’s Miracle Story”

Podcast Date: November 13, 2025
Hosts: Si Robertson, Justin Martin, John Godwin, Johnny D, Phillip McMillan, Jay Stone, Jacob Mayo
Special Guest: Morgan (Lydia’s mom)
Theme: A family’s urgent fight for their young daughter’s life, faith in the face of crisis, and a miracle campaign to fund potentially life-saving treatment for Lydia and others.

Episode Overview

This emotionally charged episode departs from the usual hunting tales and banter to highlight an extraordinary guest: Morgan, a devoted mom whose three-year-old daughter, Lydia, was recently diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome—a devastating, fatal childhood disease. Moved by her faith, persistent “God winks” (incredible coincidences that keep pointing her onward), and the support of her community, Morgan shares her family’s journey to seek experimental treatment before irreversible damage sets in.
The crew rallies around the cause, encouraging listeners to support Lydia and other children in need of this life-saving drug.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Opening Banter: Hunting, Beavers & Speedos (00:00–10:12)

• The guys return with their signature humor, discussing duck season excitement, a trip to Buc-ee’s, and amusing parenting anecdotes—like Martin’s kids cuddling a beaver stuffed animal (“Santa Crunchy”).
• A playful detour covers hunting beavers, fire mishaps from Duck Dynasty days, and Godwin’s camouflage Speedo (“Sometimes you gotta make your woman laugh.” – Godwin, 07:56).
• [Notable moment]: “How do we get from Speedos to our next topic of conversation?” (Martin, 09:28) – signaling the transition to the episode’s main story.

Morgan & Lydia’s Journey: From Ordinary Life to Miracle Mission (12:01–39:25)

Discovery and Diagnosis (13:32–19:44)

• Morgan recounts Lydia’s birth and healthy infancy. At 18 months, a TikTok video of a lookalike girl with Sanfilippo Syndrome—a rare, fatal disease likened to childhood Alzheimer’s—alarms Morgan’s mom.
• Symptoms discussed: Ear infections, distended belly, GI issues, sleep disturbances—common but eerily aligning with Sanfilippo.
  • “I was just flabbergasted about it… And the mom starts to say it’s terminal… the kids will lose all of their abilities, walking, talking, feeding themselves, suffer with seizures, and die.” – Morgan, 15:01
• Despite feeling “crazy,” Morgan pushes for testing. Results confirm the diagnosis—an unimaginable moment:
  • “Breathtaking. Worst day of my life for sure… Bam. A terminal disease where she’s going to suffer and lose all the abilities that she has gained.” (Morgan, 18:49)
• Lydia, diagnosed early before symptoms worsen, has only a slight speech delay—no regression yet.

Finding Strength and “God Winks” (20:11–24:00)

• Morgan’s mother urges: “You get out there and you be her voice and you go get her that treatment.”
• In deep despair, Morgan seeks meaning—discovers the name Lydia appears in the Bible (Acts 16:14), with “purple” as both Lydia’s biblical association and the awareness color for Sanfilippo.
  • “It just hit me… this number 16 has been what’s pulled me and my God wink…” (Morgan, 21:47)
• Inspired by these signs, Morgan resolves to advocate tirelessly for Lydia and others.

The Hope for Lydia Campaign (24:00–39:25)

• Morgan creates the “Hope for Lydia” TikTok, instantly gaining viral attention and media interest.
  • “The first three videos… got millions of views… I had zero followers. That’s a God thing in itself.” (Morgan, 24:20)
• Advocacy Efforts:
  • Lydia misses out on clinical trials in California and Japan. The pharma company halts a trial but may provide “expanded access” with $6 million raised.
  • The number “16” (Lydia’s birth day, awareness day, Bible verse, price tags) repeatedly appears, fueling faith and the fundraising drive.
    • “Every minute my phone is popping up with the number 16 from people sending me $16.” (Morgan, 33:22)
• Community Support:
  • Local, parish, and now nationwide support rallies with $16 donation asks; $1.2 million raised as of the recording.
• Morgan’s faith grows profoundly: “I went to church, knew God, but I didn’t ever feel God until this. And He has pulled me out of my dark place…” (Morgan, 29:53)

The Crew Responds: Faith, Empathy, and Action (36:22–52:20)

Emotional Reflections

• The hosts, especially Si and Martin, are visibly moved.
  • “I don't know how this is going to end... but have peace in your heart that the Almighty is involved in this.” – Johnny D, 37:37
  • “Hey, you ain’t supposed to be the one crying, old man. You’re supposed to be our rock.” – Martin to Si, 37:57
  • “You’re exactly who God intended you to be, young lady. You are going to be a world changer.” – Martin, 52:03

Giving, Prayer, and Call to Action

• The crew pledges to support the cause by giving away Martin’s purple LSU Yeti cup, signed by the whole cast, to a donor.
• They urge everyone—if possible—to forego a meal and donate just $16 (the “miracle number”).
  • “$16 isn't a lot. Skip lunch, sit in your car, pray, and then throw 16 bucks into this... The Duck Call Room can make a difference.” – Godwin, 48:32
• Johnny D leads a heartfelt prayer:
  • “Please heal this child and the rest of them. And we ask this through your son and our savior and our master, Jesus Christ. Name. Amen.” (Johnny D, 43:38)
• Impactful remark:
  • “It takes way more faith to believe in that many coincidences than it does to believe in a creator. Just think about that.” – Martin, 42:05
• Details for supporting Lydia:
  • “Our GoFundMe is www.gofundme.com/saveLydia.” (Morgan, 49:39)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If my mom went and sent me that TikTok video, I would still not know any different because she is full of life.” – Morgan, 19:44
• “Give me this miracle so I can shout this to the rooftop.” – Morgan, 37:31
• “Fighters fight, man. And fighters win. It’s a really cool deal the path that you chose.” – Martin, 40:28
• “We live in a world where you had the worst news ever—terminal—and now it’s not… all that stands in the way is money.” – Godwin, 47:05
• “History… That’s rewriting history, man.” – Martin, 51:50

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–10:12 – Opening banter, hunting, Speedo humor
• 12:01 – Introduction to Morgan and Lydia’s story
• 13:32–18:44 – Lydia’s early life, diagnosis journey
• 20:11–24:00 – Morgan’s spiritual turning point; “God winks”
• 24:00–29:40 – Launching Hope for Lydia, fundraising, media
• 31:05–33:22 – More “God winks,” the recurring number 16
• 36:22–39:25 – Crew’s emotional response and commitment
• 43:38 – Johnny D’s prayer for Lydia and all affected children
• 48:32–50:50 – Call to donate ($16), gratitude for community support
• 52:01–52:47 – Final reflections and praise for Morgan

How to Support

• Donate: GoFundMe - Save Lydia
• Social Media: Search “Hope for Lydia” on TikTok and Facebook for updates
• Raise awareness: $16 can help change many lives

Closing Thoughts

This episode is a compelling testament to hope, faith, and the powerful ripple of community. Morgan’s courage and relentless advocacy—sparked by a mother’s intuition and the persistent 16 theme—deeply moves the Duck Call Room crew and listeners alike.
The message: even small acts, multiplied by many, make miracles possible.