In Episode 15, Lauren introduces listeners to Anna, an elderly woman who immigrated from Germany and experienced the Great Depression when she was a child.
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.
W – Wonder
More than ever, I’ve felt this desire to hear stories from the “Silent Generation” (individuals born between 1928-1945). The experiences they have endured and the wisdom they carry is a deep treasure. Who in your life do you know from this generation?
A – Activate
Pick one person from your list and make a plan to call them or go over to their home this week. Ask them to share one or two stories from their life and ask Jesus to help you catch the wisdom from their words. If you aren’t friends with anyone from that generation, see if you can plan a visit to a local senior center.
Y – Yield
Pray this prayer with me: God, thank you for bringing this person to mind. Would you help to connect us together this week? Prepare my heart to see what you are doing in their life and how I can partner with you to listen and learn from them. Amen.
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.
