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Liss’N KristiEpisode 71: WhatnotHappy New Year to all Liss 'N Kristi viewers and listeners.Where have we been the past few weeks? The answer is Kristi has been sick, and we've both been raising money like crazy for her non-profit K9s4Cops and K9s4kids - both of which are shortly to be relaunched under the name k9s.org In this episode, selling fashion-conscious apparel on "Whatnot" - as they say we "buy, sell and go live".Meanwhile, Kristi is having her tonsils out, even though her doctor told her he rarely does t...2025-01-0246 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 70: 3Dudes ChristmasThis time on Liss 'N Kristi, Alissa enlists Kyle and Tonya for the daunting task of creating a Decorative Christmas Garden for friend Brett Chisholm from Three Dudes Farm, which aims to be rooted in the Houston community, sustainability, and the power of joy. On the way to their creation of heavy lifting trees, branches, and of floral creation, they chat about past emergency accident experiences, baby rescues, cat rescues, and floral designs for both the wealthy and the thrifty. Stay until the end to watch a montage of the spectacular results of th...2024-12-0856 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 67: Suzanne and Brad Simpson: The Grim Search, and The AccusedToday, a true crime mystery which appears to be a shocking example of the kind of domestic violence against women which is often overlooked in society. Kristi and Alissa look at the case of Suzanne Simpson, a high-end real estate broker from San Antonio, Texas, allegedly battered, murdered and dumped by Brad - her husband of 22 years. He is now in jail awaiting hearings. Her remains haven't been found. The story has captured people's attention around the world. So many female victims of domestic violence are reluctant to report it. In this...2024-11-1834 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 66: P'Nut the Squirrel's Death SentenceThis week, we're on our way to St Louis, MO., to record the podcast "The Brighter Side of Blue" which highlights the great work police officers do in American communities. On the way, we discuss Starbucks' Cardamom Coffee, Elon Musk's new Robovan, and - most extensively - the ongoing saga of P'Nut the Squirrel. It started out as a public health alert, but has mushroomed into a big political issue in New York. There's a perception that the state interfered needlessly in a dispute which, bizarrely, also involves the porn site "Only Fans". Kristi has the very l...2024-11-1033 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 64: Going Skin Deep in Houston with Jamie MarcellettiToday, we're in Houston getting some "skin deep" treatments from Jamie Marcelletti, M.A., who has established herself as one of the city's most respected aesthetic injectors. With 20 years of experience, she has turned her knowledge of facial and body contouring into an age-defying art form. Kristi gets the "PRF" treatment, a pioneering procedure that utilizes platelet-rich fiber injections to regenerate bones, and enhance facial appearance.Alissa gets PCDC injections, known as Kybella. They break down fat cells and encourage natural elimination, all while tightening the skin. Many of the procedures Jamie carries out also mitigate bone...2024-11-0317 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 62: Beauty Face-Off, Part TwoIn Part Two of our Beauty Face-Off, we explore the wide-ranging arts of shimmer eyeshadow and the power of eyelash primers, sharing expert tips using both common and undiscovered brands. Alissa offers advice for those who are new to the world of makeup, while Kristi demonstrates techniques for brushing up around the eyebrows, the eyes, and the cheeks. She also tells of the time she became Marilyn Monroe.We also share excitement about the upcoming Scott Barnes Masterclass in Dallas, TX., and provide practical tips for blending and mixing products, ensuring you build a beauty routine that...2024-10-0940 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 61: Beauty Face-Off, Part OneResponding to popular demand, we give you Part One of our Beauty Face-Off, unlocking some of the secrets ingredients for a perfect beauty routine. Liss and Kristi offer expert tips on everything from layering your skincare products to choosing the best tools for your makeup application. We recommend key skincare brands, both popular and little-known, while emphasizing the importance of SPF, particularly for those battling skin conditions. We also discuss the benefits of using hyaluronic acid for hydration and recommend some under-eye saviors. https://www.lissnkristi.comhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/kkschiller00:00 S...2024-10-0641 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 60: 20 Questions for Kristi: "My lips are real"Try this fun exercise in today's show with your bezzie. It's a real relationship-affirmer. Kristi answers twenty questions from Alissa. We discover she wants to sing like Whitney Houston, her lips are real, she is happiest in Kwandwe, South Africa, and she considers her non-profit K9s4COPS her greatest achievement. K9s4COPS deploys canines and their handlers across the U.S., providing protection for thousands of schoolchildren every day, hunting down narcotics and dealers, and combating crime.STORIES00:00 Start00:55 Why she's the "Media Queen"01:53 What is her "perf...2024-10-0223 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 59: P. Diddy and Hollywood's Dark SecretsDid Sean "Diddy" Combs orchestrate a web of sex, drugs and violence scandals that could eclipse the darkest Hollywood tales? After a federal grand jury in New York indicted the 54-year-old, and a judge ordered him to a notorious jail, we examine the history of the torrid accusations and rumours, and ask whether society is finally closing in on wealthy abusers. Kristi tells of her time at the Playboy Mansion: "I never saw any oil, I never saw naked bodies" but she also recounts the story of when she was propositioned on the floor of the US Se...2024-09-2936 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 58: Forget Trump/Harris, People are thinking IndependentlyThis is part two of our conversation with JP Davis, a social entrepreneur nicknamed "The Pride of Kentucky" and an uber-fundraiser for good causes. JP has agreed to support Kristi's non-profit K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS, which deploys canines and their handlers to protect schoolchildren, hunt down narcotics and dealers, and combat crime across the US. JP is a gay man who bucks the perception that Louisville is only for straights, describing himself to friends as a "proud, Appalachian homo". He's enjoyed a stellar career which has taken him from Whi...2024-09-2527 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 57: Your School Needs a Canine Protector, with JP DavisIn this episode the Pride of Louisville, Kentucky, JP Davis, offers to support Kristi's non-profits K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS, which deploy canines and their handlers to protect schoolchildren, hunt down narcotics and dealers, and combat crime across the US. We discuss how law enforcement dogs could help in the horrific school shootings across the country. They already provide protection for thousands of school children every day, and enhance the school communities in which they serve by safeguarding both the mental and physical welfare of the children. As presidential candidate Nikki Haley asked: "Why don't we...2024-09-2223 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 56: Vampires and AirbnbsIn this episode, Sinclair says "see ya'" as we move Kristi's daughter into her college digs, and we celebrate our 50th episode on YouTube. Liss 'N Kristi talk about the famous Lockwood Mansion where Kristi stayed, and its town of Covington, Ga., the location for "The Vampire Diaries", and why lesbians are into vampires. And the ladies discuss what distinguishes a great Airbnb from a bad one. 00:00: Start00:02: Celebrating fifty shows, and YouTube graduation01:02: We are suffering 01:10: College Move-in01:29: My child: "Wel...2024-09-1819 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 55: Volunteering for the Pom SquadIn this episode, Liss 'N Kristi meet the volunteers (and dogs) from Pom Squad Rescue, non-profit organization committed to providing Pomeranians and other small dog breeds with the exceptional care and love they deserve. The team members who joined us on our sofa specialize in rescuing dogs in need, including those requiring medical attention, from shelters, owners, breeders, and veterinarian clinics. With a mission to eliminate the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs, they work tirelessly to ensure they find warm, welcoming homes where they can truly thrive. Kristi, Alissa and Winslow have a blast me...2024-09-1616 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 54: Mukbang and the Weight RevolutionIn this episode, Liss 'N Kristi ponder the surprising success of Nikocado Avocado, a YouTuber who has seized the online craze of "mukbang" to make more than $100,000 a week, in what he calls the "greatest social experiment". Nikocado - real name Nicholas Perry, claims to have lost more than 250 pounds, following strong criticism of his binge-eating habits. We wonder about the effects of these indulgences on the weight and health of the social media population, and how YouTube has transformed the Hollywood movie monopoly into thousands of garage influencers. STORIES00:00 St...2024-09-1223 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 53: Talking Texas Society Pt 3 - a State of Force, not FarceIn the final installment of our conversation with Texas society influencers Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan, we discuss how the state can be a force for philanthropy and mutual support, despite its reputation among some for extravagance and eccentricity.Kristi discusses how her nonprofits, K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS , struggle to raise money despite the increasing awareness of how canines can protect schools, detect drugs, and help with the mental health of the people around them.Rob and Lance talk about what they've learned about fundraising, and the success of their magazine...2024-09-0916 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 52: Talking Texas Society Pt 2 - Reimagining School SafetyKristi's non-profit "K9s4kids" protects 2.5 million children in schools across America, every day. In the second installment of our conversation with Texas society influencers Rob Giardinelli and Lance Avery Morgan, we discuss how she got it started, how it works, and the enormous challenge of fundraising to keep K9s4kids and K9s4cops running and growing.It is easy to imagine how law enforcement dogs could help in the horrific school shootings across the country. But Kristi also explains how they enhance the school communities in which they serve, and ho...2024-09-0418 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 51: Celebrity Break-Ups - Mandie and DanaeLiss N' Kristi are saddened by the news of the break-up of Mandie Kaii and Danae Hays, a lesbian couple whose relationship became an overnight sensation after going viral on YouTube and social media, partly because of their willingness to discuss their deepest feelings and challenges in public. It came as a shock, with stand-up comedian Danae about to embark on a 4 month sell-out tour. In this episode, we examine the unique challenges of relationships conducted in the public gaze, and the pressure and ill-informed criticism they attract. They wonder what might be lacking in pe...2024-09-0125 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 50: Talking Texas SocietyLiss 'N Kristi celebrate a black tie Saturday morning in the company of two Texan style, media and society influencers: Society Texas and The Society Diaries alum, and host of the Fun In Fundraising podcast Rob Giardinelli; and Brilliant, The Society Diaries and Society Texas founding Editor-in-Chief Lance Avery Morgan.The wide-ranging conversation starts with some of Kristi's encounters as a reporter, including her "funeral-crashing" exploits undercover. They talk about the changing social dynamics of Texas philanthropy, and a big fund-raising milestone for Kristi's national non-profit, k9s4Cops.org. 00:00 - Start00:11 - I...2024-08-2829 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 49: The Love Language of Food, with Krista MelansonKrista Melanson was inspired by qualifying as a "Cordon Bleu Chef" at the famous cooking school in Paris.She launched "The Relationship Chef" - a business which combines the culinary arts with relationship coaching. It's a huge hit. In this episode she tells Liss 'N Kristi about the couples she has helped, the food she loves, how enthusiasm for cooking has soared post-Covid, and how it's inspired her three children, one of whom is just returning from competing in the Paris Olympics. Krista speaks of the joy of home-cooked meals made from fresh, si...2024-08-2639 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 48: Sell Your Feet Online for $60 millionToday Kristi, Alissa and their friend Shanna Brown go for pedicures, ahead of launching themselves into one of America's more bizarre online industries. Feetfinder.com claims to have generated $60-million for the people who publish their feet pics. It seems like the ultimate get-rich-quick-from-home plan, right? And you don't even have to identify yourself in the pictures you publish. But does it work and, if so, how does it work? And what in the world is "Financial Domination"? We're too modest to explain in writing, so watch the episode :-) 2024-08-2119 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 47: Women and Conflict Reporting, with Suzanne KianpourToday's guest is Suzanne Kianpour, an international journalist who seeks a genuine place for women in reporting and negotiating from conflict zones around the world. From her start at Emory University to the BBC, Suzanne understood that more young women needed to be encouraged and supported in journalism reporting, and that women can play a vital role in both informing people and, simultaneously, helping to offer differing perspectives on defusing international conflicts. Suzanne has covered issues ranging from the "Mueller Report" on Donald Trump's alleged ties to the Russian authorities, to the current conflicts in the Middle E...2024-08-1943 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 46: Rebuilding My FaceThis week, Alissa gives Kristi a full-face makeover, and the rest of us are treated to a makeup tutorial. But while we watch, Kristi tells how a routine ENT procedure led to a staph infection, multiple surgeries, and extensive reconstruction on one side of her face. She endured years of surgery and recovery. Some people are quick to see a scar or a blemish, without knowing the back story. Characteristically, Kristi describes the emotional and physical toll of endless visits to specialists and surgical procedures, with her unique sense of humor.STORIES...2024-08-1430 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 45: From Survival to Advocacy - Kristi's StoryTwenty-five years ago, Kristi was brutally attacked in an ordeal that forever changed her perspective on personal safety. This week, she bravely revisits that horrifying night, when a man feigned familiarity to gain her trust, only to launch a violent assault while she was driving through what she believed to be a safe neighborhood. He left her for dead, and fled before police arrived. He then went on to attack two more women before he was caught, seven months later. Kristi says the ordeal, which is still vivid today, inspired her to launch the hugely successful K9s...2024-08-1218 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 44: Kristi and her Mission to Fund Canine ProtectorsAfter serving on more than a dozen non-profit boards, all overseeing important charitable causes, Kristi became frustrated about the red tape involved in getting funding donations to the sources of the problems. Then one night she saw a TV news show about a law enforcement officer in Houston who lost his service dog to violence. She devoted much of her subsequent philanthropy to launching a new non-profit: "K9s4COPS" which places working dogs in schools, law enforcement organizations, and local communities. In this episode of Liss'N Kristi, she tells Alissa how it all...2024-08-0747 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 43: Best Skin and Hair with Expert Hacks + $1000 basket giveawayThis week, part two of our adventures with hair and skin products, starring Mackenzie Fultz - a makeup guru, podcaster, and former private investigator. Mackenzie joins Liss'N Kristi again to discuss the popular, the undiscovered, the bargains and the finest products.(And we're giving away a beauty basket to the value of $1000. So if this episode gets 100 subscribers and 1,000 views in the first five days of Drop, we want you to share it, leave a comment, and if you leave a comment, ONE lucky participant will receive a $1,000 beauty basket containing all our favorite products.) Regular viewers and...2024-08-0538 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 42: Best Hair Products and a $1000 Beauty BasketThis week, Mackenzie Fultz joins Liss'N Kristi again to discuss the finest hair products and gadgets for all kinds of hair in all kinds of environments. We discuss how hair treatments can change as we grow older, and how to enhance our hair and skin with make-up. And we're giving away a beauty basket to the value of $1000. So if this episode gets 100 subscribers and 1,000 views in the first five days of Drop, we want you to share it, leave a comment, and if you leave a comment, ONE lucky participant will receive a $1,000 beauty basket containing a...2024-07-3131 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 41: Launch a Podcast with a ProThis week, international broadcaster Mark McDonald joins Kristi and Alissa to talk about the podcasting revolution. From his own journey as a radio and television producer with the BBC, to launching his own podcasting production and consulting business, Mark guides us through how to launch, sustain and win a wide audience for your podcast, no matter how ambitious or small your targets.Podcasters are moving in increasing numbers from uploading audio to showcasing both audio and video. And Mark is producing topic-based shows which are also increasing in diversity: from the Liss 'N Kristi podcast to programs about...2024-07-2930 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 40: Catfished by the Lady in the ComputerToday Alissa and Kristi swap generational stories about the rise and influence of the internet. Kristi recalls the dial-up modems and floppy discs of the nineties, and continues to figure out AI along with everyone else. Alissa tells the painful story of what happens when you make friends with someone online who promises to be the partner of your dreams, putting energy and emotion into that dream, who then turns out to be a total catfishing fake. Plus the ladies launch the Shoppable Swag Store. Go to Estrogen@lissnkristi.com for info. And let...2024-07-2431 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 39: Sinclair Weighs In, As Biden Drops OutThis week, we're joined by our Political Correspondent Sinclair Schiller, to examine the increasingly chaotic terrain of the American election year, as Donald Trump survives an assassin's bullet, and Joe Biden drops out. Sinclair gives us the younger perspective as she prepares to go to Emory University. Among the topics: How could the Secret Service let this happen? Is 250 years enough for a dynasty? Why does Kristi have a thing for JD Vance? And what happened when she met Bill Clinton? Many updates to come, as we figure out which is the re...2024-07-2244 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 38: "Landon Talks" Southern CultureLandon Bryant was amazed when his daily TikTok and Instagram musings on southern culture started accumulating millions of internet hits. Landon - an art teacher from the down-home town of Laurel, Mississippi, is now about to launch a book tour and a stand-up comedy show based on his funny and historic observations on southern life. In this episode, he tells Liss'NKristi about his childhood, his family, and how he is reviving southern culture with a new generation via their mobile phones, and reinforcing southern heritage and identity. His nostalgia for kinder and more authentic times, he...2024-07-1740 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 37: Will the Real Janna Garza Please Stand Up?What do you do when you're a talented corporate type who is diagnosed with a crippling disease which might put you in a wheel-chair?If you're artist Janna Garza, you file for divorce after 18 years: "He wasn't the guy I wanted pushing me around". But Kristi's long-time friend, who calls herself a "collector", and had moved from Texas into a plush corporate apartment in Chelsea, was about to discover her artistic side for real.It came about, as she says, through traveling, collecting vintage jewelry, fabrics, and oak treasures, watching people, and blogging a...2024-07-1538 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 36: Kristi's Story Part 2 - Healing and Moving OnIn Part Two of the celebration of Kristi's birthday, Alissa goes back to when Kristi first became sick, and traces it to her recovery. From the denial, to the refusal, to the multiple discoveries and treatments, and the role of undiscovered mold pollution in creating sickness among many people. Kristi we know as "Broadcast Queen", "Seasoned Cliff-Jumper", and founder/leader of a multi-million dollar non-profit charity which pairs law enforcement officers with trained dogs across the US, saving lives in schools and in drug trafficking. As we discover, part of Kristi's problem is the overwhelming pr...2024-07-1035 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 35: Kristi Schiller Part One: Survivor of Strokes, Master of First ImpressionsIn Part One of this series about Kristi's life, Alissa breaks through Kristi's bombast to hear the real story about her survival from six heart strokes. Kristi is also known as "Broadcast Queen", "Seasoned Cliff-Jumper", and founder/leader of a multi-million dollar non-profit charity pairing law enforcement officers with trained dogs across the US. None really tell you about the real Kristi story. As a self-described Master of First Impressions, she is consumed with empathy for others, an energetic and practical campaigner against injustice, a supporter of strugglers no matter what the struggle (or...2024-07-0835 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 34: Kathy Griffin, and "Women who Investigate"Kathy Griffin says women make great private investigators because most people expect men to do it. And because many clients and "targets" might confide more willingly in a woman.This might be why "KGriff", the all-women investigative business she launched in Houston three decades ago has expanded into a nationwide agency. But it may also be because of Kathy's dedication to helping and protecting victims, especially children. In this episode, Kristi's long-term friend talks about some of the issues her team encounters, ranging from infidelity to elderly abuse to online scams, and how "Ca...2024-07-0342 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 33: Healthy Donuts - How Erica's One-Woman Business Goes GlobalErica "poured in" $800, added fresh organic lavender and lemon juice, and launched a healthy donut business from her kitchen in Upland, CA., which has the potential to cheer the whole world. In this episode, she tells Liss 'N Kristi how she got started, the secret ingredients for success, and how she makes them while juggling a family of three boys, and a police officer husband. Erica found her customers through a pink food truck, and later through farmers' markets. She's about to launch her "packing and shipping" expansion by the end of 2024. We're talking about a new...2024-07-0127 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 32: Nic McKinley Part 2 - How Can Men Be Better Men?Today's episode is Part Two of our conversation with Nic McKinley, an entrepreneur, former military special operator, and ex-CIA operative who led two multimillion-dollar tech companies. We pick up our dialogue about human trafficking in the United States, and the role of DeliverFund, a non-profit he founded and led, which delivers data and technology to law enforcement, working with more than 500 agencies, and enabling them to take down the traffickers. We examine the role pornography plays in the trafficking process, and Nic asks: "How can men be better men?" Despite being dubbed “The Real Jack Ryan”...2024-06-2643 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 31: Combat Leader Nic McKinley's New War: Human TraffickingLast year, Men's Journal wrote: "In a world yearning for genuine heroes, Nic McKinley stands as a testament to selflessness, core values, and dedication, truly a ‘man for others'."Nic is Liss 'N Kristi's guest on today's episode. He's an entrepreneur, former military special operator, and ex-CIA operative who led two multimillion-dollar tech companies. But he talks mostly about DeliverFund, a non-profit he founded and led, which fights human trafficking by delivering data and technology to law enforcement, working with more than 500 agencies, and enabling them to take down the traffickers. Despite being dubbed...2024-06-2453 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 30: JP Davis - the Pride of LouisvilleIn this episode we meet the incredible JP Davis, a social entrepreneur, serial mega-fundraiser for important causes, and a gay man who bucks the perception that Louisville, Kentucky, is only for straights. JP talks about his career from White House Intern under George Bush Jr., to assistant to a Conservative member of the UK Parliament, to returning to Louisville to launch his consulting firm, JP Davis Partners, and his support for both infrastructure organizations and nonprofits. He talks candidly to Kristi and Alissa about his teenage years, realizing he was gay, his brother's experiences with co...2024-06-1939 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 29: Mackenzie Fultz and The Dating DetectivesWhen Mackenzie Fultz's college professor doubted her ability to crack the male-dominated world of Private Investigators, she took it as a challenge that would define her life. After teaching herself how to trail suspects ranging from cheating husbands to alleged pedophiles, she spent 18 years as a qualified Florida P.I. In this episode, Mackenzie tells Liss'N Kristi about the people she exposed, the dangers she faced from online and physical threats, and the hours she spent alone in cars carrying out surveillance (while experimenting with makeup). Eventually, she was talked into launching the Dat...2024-06-171h 00
Liss’N KristiEpisode 28: Kailey Hope's Sweet Adventure in EntrepreneurshipKailey Hope was running a home daycare center when the Covid pandemic started to destroy her livelihood. She impulsively created a backroom operation, bought a machine with her husband to help make freeze-dry candy, and started selling it at local farmers' markets. Three years later, as the Founder and CEO of Freezies Treats, she has more than a million social media followers and has developed more than 200 products. With more than 9000 affiliates worldwide, her business is forecast to make $ 5 million in sales this year. She's just opened her first "bricks and mortar" store in her hometown of G...2024-06-1239 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 27: Adventures from New Orleans to Sicily with Cynthia House Hunter25 years ago Kristi moved to New Orleans and met Cynthia House Hunter. In this episode, they share their adventures; from a favorite hangout - the legendary restaurant 1179, where Kristi had an awkward encounter with an admirer's fiance, to firing the napping housekeeper, to the party scene on the New Orleans waterfront.In February, 2024, Kristi presided over Cynthia's marriage to Dale - also known as "Hunter". A lover of all things Italian, Cynthia now runs a travel business, Sicilian Adventures.com, which offers small group immersive adventures through the culture, cuisine and landscapes of Sicily, the largest of th...2024-06-1028 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 26: David Fishof - Producer to the Stars of Music and ComedyOur guest this week is David Fishof, a music producer, sports rep, and the founder of both the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp and the Comedy Fantasy Camp, where we became friends. Born in New York City, David launched his 45-year career representing acts in the Catskill Mountains, a holiday destination for stressed-out New Yorkers. He started to double as a sports agent, representing Phil Simms, Mark Bavaro, Vince Ferragamo, Jack Reynolds, Lou Piniella, Dave Magadan and Randy Myers, among others.Then he launched a series of live tours, going on to work with...2024-06-0543 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 25: Brett Chisholm - Launch a Farm, Build a CommunityThis week, on Liss 'N Kristi:- A decade ago, Brett and his husband Ryan quit their jobs in marketing and publishing, swapped their lace-up office shoes for Crocs and Wellingtons, and headed for the Texas countryside. They launched and built what has since been named Three Dudes Farm, specializing in cultivating florals and foliage and supplying local florists and designers with locally-grown blooms and plants. (The "third Dude" is their son, born in 2017.) They're now launching an 'offshoot' initiative: curating breathtaking bouquets for individual subscribers. Their vision for their Montgomery, TX. farm is a c...2024-06-0324 min
Liss’N KristiPriscilla Davis, Part 2: Texas JusticeToday - Part 2 of the epic Texas story of Priscilla Davis, who lived a life of glamour and wealth, but witnessed grief, betrayal, and murder. After the mysterious "man in black" shot and killed Priscilla's boyfriend and her daughter, and critically injured Priscilla, her estranged husband Cullen goes on trial. But he's hired "Racehorse" Haynes, Texas's most notorious legal defender, and walks away free. Through the recollections of Greg Brown, a gay man who was also Priscilla's lover, we hear about her larger-than-life personality and her subsequent battle for justice. Greg is th...2024-05-2957 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 23 - Pt 1: Priscilla Davis, a Life of Glamour, Grief, and MurderOn the night of August 2, 1976, a former college basketball star and his date, Priscilla Davis, returned to her home after a night on the town with friends and were met by a man dressed in black and a hail of bullets. When the gunfire ended, two people were dead, and Priscilla was badly wounded. The case, involving wealth, sex, vengeance and murder has captivated Texas ever since. Not least because T. Cullen Davis, Priscilla's husband, has been for many years the principal suspect. Through the recollections of Greg Brown, a gay man who was also Priscilla's lover, w...2024-05-2745 min
Liss’N KristiEpisode 22: Sandra Taylor - From Model to Beverly Hills SommelierSandra Taylor went from being a swimwear and bridal model to the cover of Playboy. Then she achieved her dream of becoming an industry-leading wine connoisseur, promoting the best Italian wines to California. A charity auction win set Sandra on the path to becoming a certified sommelier, following an acting career where she appeared with Helen Mirren, Julie Andrews, and Julia Roberts. This episode celebrates Sandy's memories with Kristi from the Playboy Mansion, to her passion for acting and her meteoric rise in the global wine industry. STORIES:-00:00 - Start00:11 - Int...2024-05-221h 04
Liss’N KristiThe Mysterious Death of Mica Miller, with Kylynn OlenaToday we unravel the complexities of the Mica Miller case with the help of Kylynn Olena, a vigilant truth-seeker who updates her social media audiences each night about the puzzling disappearance and death of the pastor's wife. With the FBI, reporters, and TikTok sleuths piecing together the facts and the rumours, we scrutinize the information released by law enforcement, and the timeline of Mica's troubled marriage to church pastor John-Paul Miller, of the wealthy Solid Rock Ministries. We examine the suspicions that surround the official cause of her death in a remote park in North Carolina, 86 miles f...2024-05-2045 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 20: Endangered - Vianna von WeyhausenOur guest today is Vianna von Weyhausen, a remarkable wildlife conservationist whose work stretches from the plains of Africa to the forests of India, to the charitable foundations of the US. Vianna launched and runs Conservation Solutions International, which focuses on the transformational role of canine units in anti-poaching and wildlife trafficking. Her dogs are trained to work with rangers, detecting poachers and protecting endangered species. Vianna shares her encounters with rhinos, elephants, and hippos, highlighting the brutality of killing and trading parts of endangered species in Africa, India and beyond, for lucrative financial rewards. Some in...2024-05-1550 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 19: A 'Cooler" Way to $ Success, with Destiny PadgettFollowing a tragedy in her family, Destiny Padgett found herself needing to feed and provide for everyone. Thanks to her entrepreneurial spirit, she designed and developed a line of beverage coolers, which went viral when she started selling them online. The warehouse on the family's rural property quickly became her office, and she withstood a legal "patent" challenge to sell huge ranges of alternative drink holders. She joins Liss'N'Kristi to recount her journey from making state-themed shirts to her success on the TV Show "Shark Tank" - after she'd already made a small fortune from her business. Sh...2024-05-1351 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 18: Kim Harmon Gatlin - "Good Christian Bitches"Today we meet the effervescent Kim Harmon Gatlin, a Dallas native and author of the bestseller "Good Christian Bitches," which led to the ABC TV series. Kim opens up about the book's inspirations, rooted in her own experiences of high-society Dallas, and how her divorce from Rudy Gatlin of the Gatlin Brothers fueled her creative process. We swap outrageous stories about Dallas society, from the social expectations to the underground dating and hook-up scene. Kim tells us about her latest project: investigating a notorious murder and trial in Dallas, which Kristi says pre-empted the city's "de...2024-05-0800 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 17.2: Jenn Pinkerton (Part 2) - The Power of Showing Up for IntimacyJenn Pinkerton joins Liss 'N Kristi for the second part of our conversation, where we focus on what it means to truly know oneself, and the pivotal role self-awareness can play in a satisfying intimate relationship. We talk about women's sexuality, and how a therapist's "yuck and yum list" can revolutionize communication and pleasure for couples. We confront the shadow of shame that lingers over sexual relationships and how to ascend the 'ladder of connection' to achieve a deeply rooted sexual partnership. Jenn is a psychotherapist, sexologist, writer and speaker, who coaches individuals, couples and fa...2024-05-0640 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 17: Jenn Pinkerton - (Part 1) the Connection ExpertWe're joined in this two-part episode by psychotherapist, sexologist, writer and speaker Jenn Pinkerton. She coaches individuals, couples and families in connection, vulnerability, growth, mental health and self-awareness. Through her REDHEADREVEAL® Podcast, Jenn sparks conversations with thought leaders about relationships, intimacy and sex. A trauma-informed healer, Jenn offers relationship coaching for all people, and online workshops and speaking events to encourage her message with others. We talk about love, friendship, and the power of self-awareness. We also examine the impact of social media and modern dating on relationships, and how the stigma that was once a b...2024-05-0148 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 16: Fredericksburg, the Napa of Texas - with Kohlie FrantzenThis time, we welcome Kristi's favorite cousin, Kohlie Frantzen, for a journey through the originally brutal - but now charming - history and modern dynamics of the town of Fredericksburg, Texas. As descendants of the town's founding families, we reminisce about our childhood, sharing stories of our ancestors' grit as this once-dangerous outpost became a flourishing 21st century destination for families, and the visiting enthusiasts for its expanding wine industry. Texas wine now rivals Napa Valley for its quality and production.Kristi and Kohlie swap childhood stories. Then, moving to the present, we hear...2024-04-2941 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 15: Duane Scott Cerny - Selling Dead People's ThingsJoin Liss and Kristi with guest Duane Scott Cerny, the Chicago-based antique dealer, author, and storyteller who tells tales from the eclectic roadshow of his life. Duane shares the hilarious chapters from his books "Selling Dead People's Things" and "Vintage Confidential". His anecdotes include his early days selling Playboy magazines from his school locker, to the quirks of his (partly) adult store business.Duane tells of finding vintage treasures, and how he wooed the rival dealers in Chicago with gifts of wine. He shares his insights into mid-century architecture and collectibles, and we hear about K...2024-04-2457 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 14: Sinclair Goes to CollegeThis week we celebrate the incredible story of Sinclair, Kristi's miracle baby who transformed our lives through the wonder of IVF.After Kristi's multiple fertility treatments, Sinclair's unique and easy-going spirit was born. She will soon be taking her treasured stuffed animal Lammy with her to Emory University in Georgia, and packing a library of stories which have become a staple of our family life.This episode is a tribute to all parents and their children who face the unforeseen with courage during challenging times.Sinclair chats about the quirks of adolescence, her...2024-04-2243 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 13: Jason Mecier Trashed My FaceJoin us as we chat with renowned celebrity portrait artist Jason Mecier, who shares the intricacies of his extraordinary craft. Jason describes how he transforms personal items sent to him by his subjects into breathtaking portraits. He creates pieces that reflect the personal and public characteristics of people, ranging from superstars to his friends. The magic in Jason's work lies in its ability to tell a story, from Carol Channing's lashes, to the vibrancy of Rue Paul, to Liss's "half-billion dollar face". He takes us behind the scenes to explain his artistic inspirations, from the spark that ignites a n...2024-04-1732 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 12: LoveKristi, with Liss's help, is again taking on the role of Cupid. And with a history of past successes in match-making, her arrows are pretty straight as they launch the "Liss'N Kristi Love Segment." In this episode we tell some outrageous dating tales, like the date which quite literally went up in flames. And we'll explain why you don't have to "swipe left" to find true love any longer, if you visit LissnKristi.com and click on the "love" section. Our Facebook group is buzzing with excitement, and we've been climbing those comedy podcast charts fa...2024-04-1527 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 11: Isaiah Mays - Photographer to the StarsIn this episode, we sit down with our long-time friend and renowned photographer Isaiah Mays for a journey through the lens of his Hollywood career, and learn how he captures the spirit of his subjects. He shares tales of photographing some of the most legendary figures in showbiz, including Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith, and Nicola Simpson. We also remember his late wife, the pioneering makeup artist Alexis Vogel. We celebrate our two-decade friendship and the incredible talent Isaiah possesses, which belies his humble nature. A natural storyteller, Isaiah tells of some potentially disastrous encounters which bec...2024-04-1042 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 10: Real Estate Rancher - Part 2 of Shanna Brown's career, from $$$ to Bust, and BackIn Part Two of our conversation with Shanna Brown (see Part One, Episode 8) learn first-hand about what it's like to be a realtor; how to succeed, how to make connections, and how to deal with setbacks and avoid failure. How to work with your clients, and how to be "Un-offended" by your competitors. Shanna talks candidly about her life, focussing on the sell-and-buy-world of ranches and land; how it's helpful to be "unoffendable", and how your business might suffer deep troughs, but rise to multi-million dollar success, if you are patient, and get to know how to fu...2024-04-0852 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 9: Be the Successor, with Dr. Jason AllenAs a blue collar kid with a passion for wrestling, coal miner's son Dr. Jason Allen dropped out of school, but used his life lessons and experiences to become an author, a chiropractor, and a husband and father to eight children. Kristi and Alissa chat with him about his new book, Be the Successor, and what drove him to write a guide to physical, intellectual and emotional success.He candidly shares his personal battles, from his academic struggles to overcoming childhood weight issues, to fitness and mentorship, to overcoming challenges and ignoring critics, and encouraging p...2024-04-0348 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 8: Ride or Die, with Shanna BrownWhat happens when a court reporter jumps into her Hummer with her three cats and two dogs, and starts a new life as a Texas Ranch Manager? Join Kristi and Alissa as they chat with Shanna Brown, Kristi's childhood friend and "Captain of Craziness". As Shanna manages Kristi's ranch, it doubles in size, incorporates a petting zoo - complete with both white and brown swans - and grows to accommodate 23 staff, 123 horses and three large barns. The story includes their exploits as teenage friends, as a neighbor's house is wrecked by Kristi's fancy Ford, and a tulip ri...2024-04-0143 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 7: Amazon Associates - the Secrets of Kortney and KarleeKristi's "second sisters" join us on today's podcast, to tell us how they made a lucrative and viral business combining social media with the products they liked on Amazon.Kortney and Karlee began for fun on YouTube, testing products on TikTok and Instagram, and then Covid happened. They tell Kristi and Alissa how they quit their jobs, posted on social media channels multiple times each day, and now make videos which reach more than 800-thousand followers, all by endorsing Amazon products they like and review. Kristi has known Kortney and Karlee since they he...2024-03-2743 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 6: Comedy Camp RecapThis week, we recount our adventures at Comedy Camp in Los Angeles and the amazing performers we met. Kristi reads the financial pages, and we discover that Novo Nordisk is now worth more than Tesla. We discuss the surprising economics of both Viagra and high-priced escorts. Now we're officially "launched", we ponder what it takes to start a podcast, what motivates podcasters, and how they can help to reestablish trust in media. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Start00:45 - "Big Pharma" wealth speeds past Tesla01:48 - $90 a pill? That's an expensive woody02:53 - My h...2024-03-2536 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 5: A School Safety Strategy using AI, with Timber BarkerThis week, Liss’N Kristi sit down with Timber Barker, the forward-thinking CEO of Boom Interactive. Timber is revolutionizing the way schools stay safe by giving emergency teams better tools to respond more than 80% faster. Learn about the exciting blend of 3D models that he calls the "AI common sense defense"—it's where smart tech helps real people make schools safer and save lives.School Safety:https://youtu.be/VMI3EMwBxFAhttps://youtu.be/HAQLffu98yQNVIDIA Partnership:https://youtu.be/y8YAtBJjTsIBoom: https://youtu.be/OqkcIPUF6Rs2024-03-2042 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 4.2: Nikki Pederson Take Two - the Pursuit of AuthenticityJoin us for part two of our conversation with Nikki Pederson, a talent scout and coach, and fearless 'late bloomer,' takes us through her new transition, from owning her own agency to helping women succeed in business and life. We discuss the perils of social media with Nikki's first-hand accounts, from pernicious trolls to the world of internet fame. Her latest project, the 'Dumbing Down of America' series, serves as a testament to her bravery and commitment to respectful dialogue. Her stories range from high school cliques, and her roles in the beauty pageant system, to encouraging young a...2024-03-1858 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 4: Casting Call with Nikki Pederson00:00 - Start00:52 - Our First Guest - Talent Scout Nikki Pederson 02:03 - Spotlight on Talent in Texas, before and after Covid 04:40 - Success Stories, locals and beyond 05:48 - Little girls' dreams 06:42 - Setting the right tone in the studio06:55 - The Reality TV Industry 08:01 - We are "so not" dance moms 08:50 - Exclusive Audition Coaching and Alumni Success over 26 years 11:10 - Supporting Young Actors - Rico Rodriguez from Modern Family 18:25 - Brianna Hildebrand, Sincere Wilbert ("Murder in Detail" on Netflix) 21:15 - Modern Family26:44 - Sign-Up and Acceptance 31:26...2024-03-1358 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 3: The Power of Love Languages, and a Surprise WeddingLove should last all year, not just on Valentine's Day!We'll talk about a surprise wedding in New Orleans over Mardi Gras, with a very surprise marriage "officiant". Our friend's nuptials remind us that love can be as simple as it is profound, and even more so when wrapped in the spontaneous joy of a Mardi Gras celebration. We'll share Kristi's exhilarating experience of officiating their ceremony. As Producer Reagan joins the mic for the first time, we explore what the Five Love Languages mean for different people, an...2024-03-1137 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 2: Two Million Bucks a Month? More Sugar, Please...In Episode Two we discuss the evolution of content creation, from the nostalgic JenniCam era to the bustling universe of Twitch. Listen in as we share personal stories, on a rollercoaster ride through the bizarre corners of internet interactions. Next, we navigate the pros and cons of embracing a healthy lifestyle, while balancing the vibrant chaos of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. As we wade through the festivities, we also consider the city's transformative dining scene, safety on the streets, and whether the Big Easy could become an annual Super Bowl host.We wrap up...2024-03-0653 minLiss’N KristiEpisode 1: From Comedy to Connection in the Digital AgeFrom the airwaves of shock radio to the digital frontiers, we unpack the layers of our lives, and the laughs that have marked our journeys. My own leap from shock jock to 'Queen of the Internet' reminds us that life's missed opportunities are just the flip side of its surprises. Buckle up for a candid recount of my stroke recovery and how humor became the unexpected hero in my fight back to full strength. The revelation of my comedic baptism by fire, mentored by none other than Jay Leno and Adam Carolla, will surely inspire you to f...2024-03-0343 minLiss’N KristiLiss’N Kristi IntroLiss’N Kristi Intro 2023-11-2800 min
True Crime SquadOregon Serial Killer, Michael Turney acquitted, 12 year old girl charged with throwing acidJesse Lee Calhoun has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of 4 women in Oregon. The public has been concerned about a serial killer in Oregon after the bodies of 6 women were found. In June authorities assured the public that the deaths were related and there was no reason for alarm.
https://www.mcda.us/index.php/news/joint-release-information-links-four-victims-in-ongoing-death-investigations-person-of-interest-identified
https://abcnews.go.com/US/oregon-investigators-update-reports-serial-killer-da-now/story
https://www.wweek.com/news/courts/2023/07/17/law-enforcement-officials-suspect-a-multnomah-county-man-released-early-from-prison-is-a-serial-killer
True Crime News Update-
...2023-07-1837 minTrue Crime SquadCamp Pendleton Sex Trafficking, Bryant Rivera, Michael Turney TrialA 14-year-old girl disappeared in California in June, only to be found two weeks later in the barracks at Camp Pendleton. Her family says that she was trafficked and sold for sex. #MMIW
https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/09/us/california-marine-missing-girl-camp-pendleton/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1FW5gXdICC8VGzkfwLYgd72KUJ9lHbGf4dZeSwKa5xAJRa7ycYxAGnLJk
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/missing-girl-camp-pendleton-marine-rape-b2373958.html?fbclid=IwAR0vgILZoJSqRs8o4478SBw-9IA71lyoSElVnOUIbJU-ZXIskYwoWMvZBlc#Echobox=1689175213
https://nypost.com/2023/07/09/marine-taken-into-custody-after-missing-teen-girl-found-at-camp-pendleton/?fbclid=IwAR1Na7W89y3xOFr0vpPOerPQBplBf02sr8xb-HRbI3foxOVfdq5...2023-07-1235 minTrue Crime SquadAlissa Turney update, Phoebe Copas, Deann ParAlissa Turney gets her day in court. We stand with Sarah as her father finally faces his trial for Alissa's disappearance and murder.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Alissa_Turney
https://www.courttv.com/news/az-v-michael-turney-viral-cold-case-murder-trial/
WTF News
Phoebe Copas
https://apnews.com/article/uber-murder-driver-shot-kidnapping-mexico-5ab60092bb0a3710090b7186723adf88?fbclid=IwAR2El8jawGy2KY-DoUO3qRCh2RClhB2sIHwcNan6y2vXk_D7-80879HB_80
Oh Idaho
Deann Parkin
https://www...2023-06-2742 min
Making The ListSetting Non-Negotiables as a Guide to a Fast-Growing BusinessThis fifth episode is a landmine of tips, practical methodologies, and lots of stuff that you can easily apply to your business and become just as successful as our guest today. Kristi is very much an epitome of success. Her titles and acknowledgements-Emmy Award-winning news reporter, 2019 Women in Business to name a few, in both business and personal life, and all her other achievements, all speak as to what kind of person she is, what she's become, and the discipline she's exercised to enjoy a flourishing business. Join us as we exchange views and important lessons and together be...2019-10-2934 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 24: Gentrification: Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithGentrification: It's a topic often misunderstood, and maybe even a bit controversial. We speak with Leroy Barber, one of the few experts on gentrification. Leroy has dedicated nearly thirty years to eradicating poverty, confronting homelessness, restoring local neighborhoods, healing racism, and living what Dr. King called “the beloved community.” He is currently writing his fifth book entitled, The Injustice of Gentrification: Memories of Home, which is the topic of his conversation with Lindsy Wallace. Kayla Craig and Kristi James join Lindsy for a post-interview conversation as well.Support the show2017-08-151h 05
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 22 - Social Media in an Upside Down WorldMost of us have a love/hate relationship to social media. We recorded this episode live at our Upside Down Podcast retreat, and in this conversational episode hosted by Kristi James with co-hosts Lindsy Wallace, Shannon Evans, and Kayla Craig, we discuss how we try to navigate the tricky Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter waters. We unpack that whole "behind-the-scenes vs. highlight reel" thing, discuss using social media as a numbing tool, dive into our desire for affirmation (or even, to be "right"), and share how we've navigated justice or political issues on Facebook, too. It's a light episode with what...2017-06-1349 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 21 - Do We Need Church? Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithThe church is weird and disappointing. And we love it anyway. Why? Join us for a conversation that almost feels like a family meeting. We acknowledge the shortcomings of the local church, but talk about the importance, too. In some Upside Down Podcast episodes, we’ve shared our (valid) frustrations with the church, the church in America, places where the church isn’t doing enough, etc. and we want to take an episode to lay a foundation of our relationships with the Church at large and the local church, too. We discuss church hurt, Catholicism, community, church consumerism, and more. Kris...2017-05-2344 min
Discover Free Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureMacron Is Inaugurated as Frances President by Alissa J. Rubin | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Macron Is Inaugurated as Frances President
Author: Alissa J. Rubin
Narrator: Kristi Burns
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-15-17
Publisher: The New York Times
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Summary:
Against the regal backdrop of a grand reception room in Frances presidential palace, Emmanuel Macron, 39, was officially installed Sunday as the youngest president in modern French history.
"Macron Is Inaugurated as Frances President" is from the May 14, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Alissa J. Rubin and narrated by Kristi...2017-05-1506 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 20 - Mom So Hard: Mother's Day Thoughts: Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithThis one goes out to all the moms! (And all the waiting moms, all the foster moms, all the mom-figures, all the women who bring life to their communities, and all the people who have ever loved a mom!) Pull up a chair and join us for some laughs and maybe a few tears in this sweet little motherhood episode. We chat about rocky beginnings, throwing parenting books away, and *the* moment that changed everything. We give a few mom hacks, talk about loosening our grips, and the unexpected ways we're ditching expectations. And of course, we share the darnedest...2017-05-0955 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 19 - Immigration: A Conversation Feat. Salem Afangideh, Immigration Attorney & Nigerian ImmigrantShould Christians care about immigration? Our friend Salem Afangideh, immigration attorney, shares her journey into law and gives perspective into why people of faith should care about issues surrounding immigration. We start learning about executive orders but dive into so much more, including immigration myths, how faith affects work, avoiding a savior complex, why self care is important, valuing people over money, and how Salem experiences life as a woman of color. Kayla Craig hosts with Lindsy Wallace and Kristi James. Learn more about Salem and lawyers who care at afangidehglobal.com.Support the show2017-04-2546 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 18 - Christians & Suffering: Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithAre we surprised by pain & suffering? In the hardest times, it can feel like hope is out of reach, even for a person of faith. In this honest (but hopeful!) episode, all five co-hosts examine what seasons of sorrow have taught them about Jesus. Lindsy reveals a time in her life that was marked with cancer, death, and unknown, and we all share what NOT to say to someone who is suffering. (Just say NO to Christian cliches!) We dive into how the suffering we’ve experienced has changed the way we think of Jesus' empathy, compassion, love, and sacrifice. Sh...2017-04-1146 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 17 - We Can't Do It All (And We Don't Have to!): Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithDoing it all is a myth: And we're here to bust it! Often times, we feel the burden to accomplish everything and spin all the plates. In this special episode (which was recorded LIVE and IN PERSON!) we discuss why we don't have to do it all and how grace covers us. We talk about what we've each given up in our own lives, and how listeners can find freedom from the busy, too. There's lots of laughter + deep truths in this episode: Take a listen and let us know what you think! Kayla Craig hosts with Lindsy Wallace, Kristi...2017-03-2953 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 16 - LIFE: Redemption & Abortion: Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithJoin us as we sit down Amber Newberry, who shares her heartbreaking experience of sexual assault and abortion, and how she found redemption in God's love. (Save this episode for when little ears are not around!) Amber shares how some Christians were hurtful and hateful to her about abortion, and also how other believers brought messages of hope and healing. After Amber shares her story, the hosts process and discuss the statistics of abortion in the church, and how Christians can walk out pro-life beliefs beyond picket lines. Lindsy Wallace and Shannon interview Amber Newberry of Beautiful & Beloved, and then...2017-03-211h 01
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 15 - LIFE: A Comprehensive Pro-Life Ethic: Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithHow do we walk in a way that supports life in ALL facets of our messy world? We talk about finding a comprehensive life ethic as we affirm that each person is made in the image of God. We go beyond loaded terms like "pro-life" or "pro-choice" and share our hopes of growing in empathy to find a third way. We ask hard questions and discuss some tangible ways to stop vilifying those who see things differently. We’re humbled to wade through these murky waters with you, and we hope and pray that our conversation will be life-giving as yo...2017-03-0751 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 14 - Education Options: Can it ALL be Upside Down? Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithHomeschool, Christian private schools, public education: Which method do you choose? We had so much left to discuss about education, we recorded a PART 2 to Episode 13. We hope to model what it looks like to have thoughtful conversations with people who have landed different places -- and how we can trust the Holy Spirit to work in others' lives. We chat about how saying "yes" to whichever educational method we choose is saying "no" to something else. We discuss how we supplement our individual educational choices based on our family's priorities and principles. We also talk about what we love...2017-03-0155 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 13 - Education: Public School, Private School, or Homeschool? Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithEducation is a BIG topic, so why not dive in? What does it look like to live upside-down in the schooling choices we make for our kids? Our co-hosts represent public school, private school, and homeschool. We chat about how our own education experiences affect the choices we make today. What role should faith play in approaching education? Do Christians have a responsibility to care about public school in the U.S.? Lori Harris, a public school advocate, shows her passion in this episode. Join us as we share what we're reading (and catch the hot tip for how to...2017-02-211h 05
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 12 - Shannon's Journey to an Upside Down Life: Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithIn our FINAL meet-the-host episode, we're so glad to get to know deep-thinker Shannon Evans. Shannon shares about loneliness, special needs parenting, and what drew her to Catholicism. A former evangelical missionary turned unlikely Catholic, Shannon has lived with a squatty potty in Indonesia + raised a family in a community house in Texas. These days she and her husband Eric can be found searching for the upside down kingdom in small town Iowa while hosing mud off their three little boys. Lori Harris and Kristi James lead this conversation with Shannon.Support the show2017-02-0738 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 11 - Lori's Journey to an Upside Down Life: Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithYou'll laugh and be deeply moved as you get to know co-host Lori Harris, a public school advocate, a student of radical hospitality, and a perpetual plate spinner who believes that the upside down kingdom springs up wild and free when the Church commits to wholeheartedly seek the welfare of their cities. Lori and her bi-vocational church planting husband, Thad have six children. Join us as we learn more about Lori, a writer who pens the nitty-gritty stories of life from the edge of the wrong side of the tracks. Kristi James and Shannon Evans co-host this episode.Support...2017-02-0133 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 10 - Kristi's Journey to an Upside Down Life: Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithWe continue our interview series with host Kristi James. Kristi is a work-at-home writer and editor, as well as a church planter's wife and mom to three little girls. Kristi shares about the time (last year) she fell over trying out some sweet dance moves during mini-golf, and the real reason she avoided writing classes in college. She and her family moved to Asheville, NC to plant their church in 2011, and in this episode she shares about how she approaches reading scripture when it feels a little dry, how she landed her dream job, and what keeps her up at...2017-01-2536 min
Discover Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & CultureFor Frances Left, a Time of Crisis by Alissa J. Rubin | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: For Frances Left, a Time of Crisis
Author: Alissa J. Rubin
Narrator: Kristi Burns
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-23-17
Publisher: The New York Times
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Summary:
A furious Jean-Marc Ducourtioux shouted with his fellow union members as they banged on the plexiglass window of a meeting hall in small-town France. Inside was Manuel Valls, the former Socialist prime minister, who was campaigning for president in this bastion of the French left.
"For Frances Left, a Time of Crisis" is from...2017-01-2307 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 09 - Kayla's Journey to an Upside Down Life: Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithNext up in our meet-the-host series is Kayla Craig. Kayla's a full-time journalist turned work-at-home mom (of four!) and author. In this episode, we laugh about her accidental first date with her now-husband, whom she met in drama class in high school. We loved their engagement story and cracked up at the fact that they're BOTH ENFPs. Lindsy Wallace and Kristi James co-host this fun episode that dives into faith, motherhood, and owning your fifth-grade awkwardness.Support the show2017-01-1731 min
Get Your Full Audiobook in Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture for Book LoversRight to Disconnect From Work Email and Other Laws Go Into Effect in France Audiobook by Alissa J. RubinPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Right to Disconnect From Work Email and Other Laws Go Into Effect in France
Author: Alissa J. Rubin
Narrator: Kristi Burns
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-03-17
Publisher: The New York Times
Genres: Newspapers & Magazines, News & Culture
Publisher's Summary:
If the world does not envy the French enough already for their generous vacations, universal health care, and fine food and wine, the arrival of 2017 brings this: a newly created right to...2017-01-0304 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 07 - Joy for All People: Unscripted Conversations on Life and FaithJoy to the world: What does that mean? What's the difference between happiness and joy? In this advent episode, we discuss the upside down notion that if it’s not good news for everyone, it’s not good news. We share our struggles and victories in finding joy in our own lives, and hope to encourage you, too. Join us as we share upside down thoughts on hope, peace, and joy, and we share a few laughs over our favorite Christmas songs, too. Shannon Evans hosts with co-hosts Kayla Craig, Kristi James, Lindsy Wallace, and Lori Harris.Support the show2016-12-2057 min
Upside Down PodcastSpecial Bonus Episode - The Talk: A Conversation on Race with Tyler BurnsWe speak with Tyler Burns, founding member of the Reformed African American Network and host of the Pass the Mic podcast. This conversation is full of grace and honesty, and is deeply important not only to our culture, but to the Kingdom of God. We ask about The Talk black parents have with their children and the Christian duty white parents have to The Talk. Tyler is also a youth pastor in Pensacola, Florida. Lindsy Wallace interviews Tyler with the help of Lori Harris and Kristi James. Support the show2016-12-131h 00
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 06 - Loneliness in the Kingdom of God: Unscripted Conversations on Life and FaithFollowing Jesus can feel lonely. Why? Is that an entirely bad thing? Maybe we need to flip our view of loneliness upside down. We discuss why it's easy to feel lonely in this kingdom of now and not yet. We dive deep into Dietrich Bonhoeffer's idea that we have to lose to gain, specifically that we have to lose some aspect of community before we can -- through Christ -- have redeemed relationships. Kayla Craig hosts the conversation with co-hosts Lindsy Wallace, Lori Harris, Kristi James, and Shannon Evans.Support the show2016-12-0650 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 05 - Why Love is the Final Fight: A Conversation with Dr. John M. PerkinsOur VERY special first-ever guest is with Dr. John M. Perkins, one of the leading Christian voices to come out of the American civil rights movement. A pastor, author, and founder of the Christian Community Development Association, we're honored to talk with him and share his words with you. Kayla Craig interviews Dr. Perkins and co-hosts Lori Harris, Kristi James, and Shannon Evans join after to process his words on living out justice, loving your neighbor, and pursuing racial reconciliation.Support the show2016-11-2156 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 04 - Radical Hospitality: Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithHospitality: In God's Kingdom, what does hospitality look like? What's the difference between faith-fueled hospitality and simply entertaining? What does the Bible say about radical hospitality and community? In this episode, our hosts dive into what radical hospitality looks like when we open our hands, hearts, and homes to the people in front of us. Kristi James leads the discussion with co-hosts Lori Harris, Lindsy Wallace, Shannon Evans, and Kayla Craig.Support the show2016-11-0849 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 03 - Hashtag Blessed: What does "blessed" mean in the Upside Down Kingdom? Unscripted Conversations on Life and FaithWe see #blessed all the time, but what does blessed really mean in God's Kingdom? How has Christian culture used the word blessed incorrectly? Correctly? And what does scripture say about blessings? We dive into how Jesus uses "blessed" in the Sermon on the Mount. But it's not all serious: Each co-host also shares what emoji has been describing herself lately. Shannon Evans leads the discussion with Kayla Craig, Lori Harris, Kristi James, and Lindsy Wallace.Support the show2016-10-2550 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 02 - Safety, Fear, and the Kingdom of God. Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithIn Episode 2 of Upside Down, we dive into how Christians can easily idolize safety. What does the Bible say about safety? What about fear? What did Jesus say about being safe? We share five different perspectives and personal experiences, and add a little humor to the mix, too (including our guilty pleasures when it comes to music!). Lindsy Wallace leads the discussion with co-hosts Kristi James, Lori Harris, Kayla Craig, and Shannon Evans.Support the show2016-10-1157 min
Upside Down PodcastEpisode 01 - What Does it Mean to Live Upside Down? Unscripted Conversations on Life & FaithOur pilot episode brings together five Christian women from across the country discussing the intersection of life and faith. Join us as we chat about the upside down life in the kingdom of God. No topic is off limits as we flip the script on our culture and dive into how following Jesus changes everything. Kayla Craig leads the discussion with co-hosts Kristi James, Lori Harris, Lindsy Wallace, and Shannon Evans.Support the show2016-09-271h 01