Transforming the world, one stranger at a time.
On a quest to eliminate loneliness and isolation, writer and podcaster Lauren Hansen is on a mission to encourage every person to meet someone new every day. This podcast shares inspirational stories of her interactions with strangers across the world. Be inspired through her stories to create new stories of your own.
In Episode 4, Lauren introduces listeners to Deanna, a housekeeper at a senior home who brings beauty to the ordinary by praying for the residents and lighting up the room.
W – Wonder
Do parts of your life feel ordinary? In what ways can you add some sparkle to your tasks today? Invite God to share creative ways to change up your routine and write them here.
A – Activate
Ask God to bring a name to mind of someone who could use some encouragement today. Write them a note and place it in your mailbox today.
Who will I write to today?
Y – Yield
Acts 17:26-27 says, “From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.” You have been strategically placed exactly where you are today. Ask God to help you notice someone who may be overlooked by most of the world. Maybe it’s a cashier at the grocery store or a hospital nurse or a prisoner or an elderly person or a child. Invite God to nudge you today and take a moment to encourage whoever he brings into your path.
Lauren Hansen, M.Ed., is a natural storyteller and creative consultant who believes that love + words can set people free and transform relationships. As the founder of Lauren Hansen Consulting LLC, she specializes in creative consulting that guides individuals through every step of the book writing process, hosts inspiring workshops that guide people toward becoming the greatest versions of themselves, and pioneers meaningful projects with organizations that impact the globe.
As an author, speaker, and podcaster, Lauren is passionate about helping people see themselves and others more clearly, fostering deeper connections through powerful communication. She’s the host of the Strangers on The Way Podcast, author of Strangers on The Way: Finding God Through the People We Meetand Behind the Waterfall: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Grief, and the creator of the Wholeness Journal series.
Lauren’s mission is to empower individuals to love boldly, communicate honestly, and thrive in every connection. In her free time, you’ll find her hosting spontaneous living room dance parties with her large extended family in Chicago.
Learn more at laurenhansencreative.com.
