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Culture Apothecary with Alex ClarkThe Wine Mom Epidemic & The Secrets We Hide | Ericka AndersenIs “wine mom” culture quietly breaking Christian women? 🍷💔Ericka Andersen hid her addiction for years. Now she’s 5 years sober and exposing the truth behind the smiles and sippy cups. What if the thing helping you cope is actually keeping you stuck?Motherhood, shame, faith, and freedom — this one’s raw and real. 💗SAMHSA’s National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Thank you to our sponsors! 😊Taylor Dukes Wellness — Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF Cozy Earth | Use code "ALEX" for...
2025-06-0351 min
Inner Revival78. Can Christians Drink? Navigating Alcohol, Addiction & God's Call to Sobriety with Ericka Andersen | Let's Talk About It SeriesIn this conversation, Ericka and Monika explore the complex relationship between alcohol consumption, mental health, and faith. They discuss the cycle of cravings, the impact of alcohol on anxiety, and the importance of recognizing unhealthy patterns. The conversation emphasizes the need for hope, support, and understanding for those struggling with alcohol, while also providing resources for recovery and encouraging a reevaluation of one's relationship with alcohol. Takeaways: Drunkenness is clearly defined as a sin in the Bible. Alcohol can be a self-medication for stress and anxiety. It's important to assess if alcohol is serving your life...
2025-05-2646 min
The Dr. Lee Warren PodcastEricka Andersen: Taking Action When It's TimeIn this episode, I speak with Erica Anderson, a writer, teacher, and thought leader, about her journey with alcohol and recovery. We discuss the societal pressures surrounding addiction, especially for women in Christian communities, and the need for open dialogue. Erica shares insights from her upcoming book, Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith, advocating for a nuanced understanding of alcohol use. She also offers practical advice for aspiring writers on resilience and the publishing process. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of authentic storytelling and fostering supportive communities around addiction and faith.
2025-04-1151 minThe Dr. Lee Warren PodcastEricka Andersen: Taking Action When It's TimeIn this episode, I speak with Erica Anderson, a writer, teacher, and thought leader, about her journey with alcohol and recovery. We discuss the societal pressures surrounding addiction, especially for women in Christian communities, and the need for open dialogue. Erica shares insights from her upcoming book, Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith, advocating for a nuanced understanding of alcohol use. She also offers practical advice for aspiring writers on resilience and the publishing process. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of authentic storytelling and fostering supportive communities around addiction and faith.
2025-04-1151 min
Good FaithHow to Tell If You're Drinking Too Much (with Ericka Andersen)Resetting our relationship to alcohol Host Curtis Chang and author Ericka Andersen mark Ericka's fourth year of sobriety by asking a thought-provoking question: How's your relationship with alcohol? Together, they explore the challenges of alcohol dependency, why it might be time to reevaluate your connection to drinking, and how to lovingly support others on the same journey. Using the metaphor of alcohol as a "person" woven into our memories and social experiences, they explore the grief that can accompany "breaking up" with alcohol and how the Spirit of God's still, small voice is sometimes drowned out by...
2025-01-0455 min
"But Jesus Drank Wine" & Other Stories That Kept Us StuckEp. 101 Ericka Andersen | Grace in the Glass: Faith and Finding Freedom from AlcoholWe’re thrilled to introduce our friend Ericka Andersen—a freelance writer, mom of two, lover of Jesus, and passionate sobriety advocate from Indianapolis. Ericka’s story is one of incredible resilience: a journey from the grips of alcohol addiction to celebrating over four years of sobriety, all while staying deeply rooted in her faith. In this episode, we dive into her unique perspective on addiction, faith, and self-discovery—a conversation that’s both eye-opening and beautifully relatable. Ericka opens up about her journey, sharing her early experiences with alcohol and the complicated generational ties that shaped her relati...
2024-11-0448 min
Cubicle to CEOBonus #54: How to Get Paid to Write for Major Publications with Ericka AndersenThis bonus episode on securing brag-worthy bylines pairs perfectly with Monday's case study on creating viral content for major publications using AI. Ericka Andersen - founder of Pitch and Publish Writing Co. - walks us through exactly how to pitch and get paid by media outlets to write content for them in your area of expertise or interest. Ericka makes six figures a year doing exactly this! Ericka gives us the insider scoop on how to pitch the right person, why it's important to have a strong thesis statement for your proposed article, and the reasons writing your own...
2024-08-0734 min
Women in WritingEpisode 26: Get those "bragworthy bylines" with Ericka AndersenYou must check out this epic episode with Ericka Andersen - her work was published in magazines like the New York Times, The Washington Post, USA today and many more.
Plus she wrote two books. Her focus is not only on writing but also on coaching - so if you want to achieve the same level of writing success, you must get in touch with Ericka! Click here
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2024-05-0528 min
The Business of Christian FictionEp 40: Make Money while Writing Your Novel with Ericka Andersen, Freelance Writing CoachDo you feel the tension between wanting to work on your novel while also needing to pay the bills? Well, today’s guest, Ericka Andersen, has a solution for you: Freelance writing! ***Check out Ericka’s Course ✅CLICK HERE 👉http://bragworthybylines.com
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📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
Topics covered in this episode:
The Pros and Cons of freelance writing for fiction writers
Ho...
2024-02-0136 min
Deliberate Freelancer#175: How to improve your article pitches and land your dream publications, with Ericka AndersenListeners, I need your help! Please contribute to an upcoming episode: Email me a voice memo of you describing a specific marketing tactic you did that landed you a client. Provide your name and helpful details of what you did that might have been unique or persistent that worked in securing new work. Email it to me at melanie@meledits.com to be considered for a future episode that will include tips from other listeners. Thank you! Today's guest is Ericka Andersen, a freelance writer living in Indianapolis. She is the author of two books and has wri...
2023-11-3037 min
Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil SocietyEricka Andersen & women's religious exodusThis week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy speaks with journalist Ericka Andersen about why so many women have stopped attending church and what can be done about it. Ericka Andersen is a freelance journalist and author of a new book titled Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women. Ericka writes regularly for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Christianity Today, World, and other outlets. She also has her own podcast called “Worth Your Time.” Jeremy and Ericka discuss why women are leaving religion at faster rates than men. E...
2023-11-2933 min
The Bespoke Parenting PodcastEricka Andersen on Alcohol Use and ChildrenOn this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock talks to author Ericka Andersen about a recent viral video involving an actress admitting she lets her daughters drink non-alcoholic beer. Is that appropriate? Is that wise? Is it an overreaction to think that’s a bad idea? Ericka and Julie discuss this issue and the need for moderation when drinking around kids.--The Bespoke Parenting Podcast is about and for parents who are tired of being told how to do it. There’s no one way to parent—there are as many ways as the...
2023-09-2624 min
Hungry Authors27. From Bylines to Books with Ericka AndersenOne of the best and most underrated ways to build your platform and get a book deal is to write articles for major publications – aka get “bylines.” Today we brought on freelance writer and coach Ericka Andersen to help us understand how to get your name in high-profile publications like The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Inc., and any other places where it would make sense for you to start reaching your audience. The good news is that getting bylines is way easier than a book proposal – so start there and scale up!Ericka Andersen is a freela...
2023-09-1800 min
Renewing Your Motherhood#18: Let's Talk About Church With Ericka AndersenHey mamas, is it hard to take your littles to church sometimes? Did you know that women were leaving the church at an alarming rate? Do you wonder why church is so important? Do you know what attending church regularly does for the health of us and our children? Have you experienced church hurt? Or need to know some tips on finding a healthy church? This is the conversation to listen to if you said yes to any of those questions.
Ericka and I dive into all of these questions and so much more. Ericka is a...
2023-08-0941 min
The Nothing Is Wasted PodcastEpisode 276 - Finding a Reason to Return with Ericka AndersenWomen are leaving churches in record numbers at higher rates than ever before. Yet, all of us are in need of healthy community more than ever. What is causing this mass exodus and how can the Church and women recognize their need for one another?Journalist and author Ericka Andersen wanted to know why and started to investigate the staggering statistics. In turn, she found the deeper reasons such a vital part of the body of Christ was finding its way to the exit. She offers an explanation of why this is happening plus an encouraging call for women to...
2023-06-151h 15
Daughter of DelightEP 75: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women w/ Ericka AndersenAre you one of the 16 million American women who have left the Church in the last decade? Today's conversation is especially for you! In it, Ericka Andersen, author of Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women, invites Christian women who have been hurt or disillusioned by the churches of their pasts to fulfill their unmet spiritual longings for God and community—and consider what the Church might still have to offer them. This is an incredible conversation that is sure to bless you. If you enjoy it, make sure to purchase a copy of E...
2023-05-1741 minThe Daughter of Delight PodcastEP 75: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women w/ Ericka AndersenAre you one of the 16 million American women who have left the Church in the last decade? Today's conversation is especially for you! In it, Ericka Andersen, author of Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women, invites Christian women who have been hurt or disillusioned by the churches of their pasts to fulfill their unmet spiritual longings for God and community—and consider what the Church might still have to offer them. This is an incredible conversation that is sure to bless you. If you enjoy it, make sure to purchase a copy of E...
2023-05-1741 min
The Parable Podcast with Danielle ZapchenkTPP #89 | Faith Burnout is Real with Ericka AndersenSend The Parable Podcast a TextHave you ever experienced burnout in your relationship with God? Glad you found The Parable Podcast and joining me today is author, church advocate, and entrepreneur Ericka Andersen discusses faith burnout and how God is in the details of our lives. She shares how she was shocked to see the statistics of what burnout looks like in the local church, especially for women."I don't want to see this to happen because, I see what happens when people leave their faith. And it is not going to be good for ou...
2023-05-1039 min
Wife Me Up075: Reason to Return with Ericka AndersenYOU. GUYS. I cannot wait for you to hear this episode with Ericka Andersen, author of Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women. I know you will love Ericka as much as I do, and connecting with her to hear this story has been so incredible.
Buy Reason to Return HERE.
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www.erickaandersen.com
Instagram: @ericka_andersen
Ericka Recommends: GET STRETCHED! Wait until you hear this one! I know you'll love it.
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2023-03-1642 min
Book Therapy with Kim Patton: Encouraging Foster and Adoptive Families One Book at a TimeChurch and AA meetings: Reason to Return by Ericka AndersenE20: What if our churches looked more like AA meetings? Honest, open, supportive... In this episode, Ericka and I talk about her new book, Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women. We look at how church community can benefit women as they navigate their busy lives.
Ericka's website: Home | Ericka Andersen
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The Kickstarter campaign for my next book publishing in November is LIVE now. Preorder at: Book by Kim Patton (Non-fiction, faith-based) by Kim...
2023-03-1535 min
By Her ShelfReason to Return with Ericka AndersenToday we are getting to know author Ericka Andersen by her shelf. Ericka is also a freelance writer, podcaster, and mom of two living in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband Rick. In this episode, Ericka and I chat about how she came to write her husband’s memoir for her debut, what led to her latest book, Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women, how the local church can support women, signs of a healthy church, and I help Ericka through the existential dread of trying to choose a book someone could read to le...
2023-03-0743 min
Worth Your TimeJuli Slattery: God, Sex and Your MarriageDr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. This is a ministry that serves Christian women and couples in finding healthy sexuality within their marriages and lives.Juli is the author of twelve books, including the newly released "God, Sex, and Your Marriage," and host of the weekly podcast “Java with Juli.”In 2020, Juli launched SexualDiscipleship.com, a platform designed to help Christian leaders navigate sexual issues and questions with gospel-centered truth. I love this so much because we desperately NEED discipleship in this area!Recent...
2023-02-0734 min
Journey Through Your Day With A Game-Changing Full Audiobook.Reason to Return: Why Women Need The Church And The Church Needs Women by Ericka AndersenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/645180to listen full audiobooks.
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Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
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Do you really need church to have a relationship with God? Church can produce all kinds of automatic reactions depending on your past experiences. Perhaps your family was actively involved in church, or maybe your experience was limited to attending on the occasional holiday. Is it...
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Title: Reason to Return: Why Women Need The Church And The Church Needs Women
Author: Ericka Andersen
Narrator: Ericka Andersen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 6 minutes
Release date: January 17, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Do you really need church to have a relationship with God? Church can produce all kinds of automatic reactions depending on your past experiences. Perhaps your family was actively involved in church, or maybe your experience was limited to attending on the occasional holiday. Is...
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Title: Reason to Return: Why Women Need The Church And The Church Needs Women
Author: Ericka Andersen
Narrator: Ericka Andersen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 6 minutes
Release date: January 17, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Do you really need church to have a relationship with God? Church can produce all kinds of automatic reactions depending on your past experiences. Perhaps your family was actively involved in church, or maybe your experience was limited to attending on the occasional holiday. Is...
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Title: Reason to Return: Why Women Need The Church And The Church Needs Women
Author: Ericka Andersen
Narrator: Ericka Andersen
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 6 minutes
Release date: January 17, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Do you really need church to have a relationship with God? Church can produce all kinds of automatic reactions depending on your past experiences. Perhaps your family was actively involved in church, or maybe your experience was limited to attending on the occasional holiday. Is it...
2023-01-175h 06
Relatable with Allie Beth StuckeyEp 738 | My Response to 'Christian' Pro-Choice Congresswomen | Guest: Ericka AndersenToday we're discussing the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," which was passed by the House yesterday. This bill would enforce that babies born alive in attempted abortion procedures receive medical care to help them live or admit them to a hospital. Unsurprisingly, all but one Democrat opposed the bill. We look at some of the debates from the House, namely from Democratic congresswomen who think the bill is extremist. One even claims Scripture as evidence for her pro-choice beliefs. We also look at a referendum the House passed that aims to hold the Biden administration accountable for attacks on...
2023-01-1246 min
Worth Your TimeWhy I Wrote a Book About Women and the ChurchIn this episode of the podcast, Ericka takes the hot seat while her friend, Beverly Hallberg, interviews her about her most recent book, "Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church & the Church Needs Women."In this conversation, Ericka talks about the moment God gave her the idea for this book, the fascinating data behind it and how her personal experiences are woven through the book.This is the book that has been called:
"Refreshing and inspiring"
"Truthful and loving"
"A beautiful and compelling vision"
"An advocate for the underserved in...
2023-01-1237 min
Worth Your TimeSarah Butterfield: Cultivating Spiritual Practices for Busy MomsSarah Butterfield is here for you, Christian mom! It was an honor to talk with her about spiritual practices for busy moms, especially as we enter a new year! Sarah is the author of Around the Clock Mom: Make the Most of Your God-Given Time, a resource filled practical wisdom and biblical inspiration to help you steward your time faithfully as a busy mom.Sarah helps women be intentional with their time with God and live well according to their Christian faith. Like me, Sarah is passionate about helping women find a deeper faith and do so i...
2023-01-0326 min
More Than FineFinding Community When You Feel Like You Don't Belong with Ericka AndersenBecoming part of a church community can be difficult and triggering. Church abuse and other negative experiences can leave us feeling like we don't belong. Ericka Andersen discusses the process of healing from traumatic church experiences and how to find a community where you belong. She discusses the importance of both pulling away from a hurtful situation to process pain and later re-engaging in spiritual community, and offers guidance in how to find people you can be safe and vulnerable with. Purchase Ericka's book, Reason to Return Learn more at ErickaAndersen.com What’s...
2022-12-1447 min
Becoming MeBecoming Ericka Andersen: How To Become You When Life Doesn't Unpack How You Wanted It ToI am so excited to introduce you to my warrior friend Ericka Andersen! Grab a cup of coffee and join Ericka's & my conversation unpacking her story, how she is becoming who God made her to be, and how we too can grow on our becoming journey…-----Meet Ericka Andersen:Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer and mom of 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the author of two books, one coming out in January: "Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women." She's written on faith and culture fo...
2022-12-1416 min
Worth Your TimeReason to Return Series: Sharon Hodde MillerDon't miss this reprise episode with author Sharon Hodde Miller, who is a church planter and mom of three living in North Carolina. She's the author of the new book, "Cost of Control" (which I loved) and also wrote two other books: "Nice" and "Free of Me." She's got a Ph.D. and a strong voice online and in person, as she writes, preaches and shares the messages God has given her with people across the country. I knew I wanted to ask Sharon to endorse my book right away and was so thankful that...
2022-12-0654 min
Problematic WomenEricka Andersen Explains Why Women Are Leaving Church & Why They Have a 'Reason to Return'In the past decade, 16 million American women have left the Christian church, according to author and journalist Ericka Andersen. “The reasons are really layered,” Andersen says, “anything from overwhelm and busyness, to some that have experienced 'church hurt.'” In her new book “Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women,” Andersen addresses the reasons why so many women have walked away from the church, and argues why they should consider rejoining a church community. On today’s edition of the “Problematic Women” podcast, Andersen discusses her new boo...
2022-11-2224 min
The Full Life Podcast with Melanie LynamEp. 42 Ericka Andersen - A conversation about alcoholEricka is an extraordinary human being. She is a freelance writer, author, podcaster, wife and Mum of 2 young children.
She is passionate about the church, and about building up and equipping women in their faith. Today we talk about what could be considered a controversial topic which is alcohol, and what Ericka’s relationship wth alcohol has looked like and what it might look like to have a healthy vs unhealthy relationship with alcohol. It’s a topic that so many people differ in opinion about. We look at what the Bible says and there no judgement here...
2022-11-2138 min
Failing Awesomely48. Are Our Actions Glorifying God? // Alcohol and The Church with Ericka AndersenWelcome to the Failing Awesomely Podcast! I am your host Lindsey Garcia: wife, mama, singer, breast cancer survivor, sober gal, and podcaster.
It's October! This means it's Breast Cancer Awareness month and Sober October, which I'm excited to be participating in spreading the love and being active in both this year. I'm running 35 miles this month for Pennsylvania's 35 Mile Breast Cancer Challenge run by the American Cancer Society. If you would like to donate, click on the link below. Thank you so much for your generosity in helping to find a cure for Breast Cancer.
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2021-10-061h 04
We Are LibertariansThe Lockdown’s Impact on Churches (Ft. Ericka Andersen)How has the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns throughout the country impacted churches across the United States? Remso talks with Ericka Andersen about how churches have been affected, and how they can recover during our "new normal."
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2021-03-0136 min
On The Run with Remso W. MartinezThe Lockdown's Impact on Churches (Ft. Ericka Andersen)
How has the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns throughout the country impacted churches across the United States? Remso talks with Ericka Andersen about how churches have been affected, and how they can recover during our "new normal."
Mentioned in this episode:
-Check out Ericka's website
-Follow Ericka on Twitter
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2021-03-0138 min
Worth Your TimeChristie Dondero Bettwy: Executive Director, Rock RecoveryChristie Dondero Bettwy is the Executive Director of Rock Recovery, a Christian organization that helps men and women find freedom from eating disorders for a lifetime.I've been a supporter of Rock Recovery for many years, because I know how important it is to find freedom from an eating disorder. I lived with one for over 10 years and never want anyone to feel like they can't overcome.In this conversation, Christie and I talk about our respective journies, how to get help, how to think about parenting in regards to EDs and the financial burden o...
2020-09-0852 min
Worth Your TimeLaura Wifler: Co-Founder and Executive Director of Risen MotherhoodLaura Wifler is an author, podcaster and co-founder and Executive Director of Risen Motherhood.I chatted with her for this edition of the "Worth Your Time" podcast focused on Mommas. There's a lot of ground do cover in that topic, but we attempted to get to some of it!How can we apply to the Gospel to every aspect of our lives -- even the Bible doesn't have a verse specifically about potty training, temper tantrums or middle school woes? How can we approach our marriages with the right attitude and keep the larger pespective o...
2020-08-2640 min
Worth Your TimeCasper Ter Kuile: The Power of Community + RitualCasper Ter Kuile's new book, "The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices," is so timely. He's been researching community, ritual and connection for years -- and his work has become so popular that it really demanded book form!In today's interview, we talk about how things like SoulCycle and CrossFit became sort of "religious" in their followings. As people have left traditional religion, they have sought other ways of connecting. Unfortunately, many people haven't found those communities, but Casper hops to reinvigorate the search for community and finding sacredness in everyday life....
2020-07-2146 min
Worth Your TimeRichella Parham: Find Freedom From ComparisonRichella Parham is a mom of three, writer and author of the book, "Mythical Me: Finding Freedom From Constant Comparison." Throughout her life, Richella has struggle with comparison -- from appearance to achievements to personality traits. As an adult, she finally found a breakthrough and writes about the many cultural and spiritual myths so many women believe to their detriment.In today's interview, I chat with Richella about growing up with a rare skin condition that she felt set her apart, and how that contributed to her comparison mindset. We also talk about how she's dealt with...
2020-07-0759 min
Worth Your TimeMary DeMuth: The Church and Sexual AbuseMary DeMuth has written over 40 books and her recent "We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis" -- took a lot out of her. Mary is still healing from wounds of sexual abuse in her past, as she many likely will be for a lifetime.As the #MeToo movement traveled across the country several years ago, the #ChurchToo movement followed close behind. There is abuse in the Church, beyond what was previously known, and there are those who would protect rather than preserve justice. Mary is a leading voice in helping churches...
2020-06-2340 min
Worth Your TimeSharon Hodde Miller: God Calls us to Use Our VoicesMy episode today is with Sharon Hodde Miller, author, speaker, church planter, mom -- and a very wise soul in my opinion. In Sharon's latest book, "Nice," she covers the concept of Christian "niceness" and how we've confused being "nice" with being a Christ follower.This episode was recorded just before COVID and definitely before the recent racial justice protests in our country, but I found so much of it extremely relevant to the current conversation. We have a responsibility as Christians to speak out for justice. We discuss how Jesus approach situations like the ones we...
2020-06-0953 min
Worth Your TimeEvery Life Matters: Monica Kelsey of Save Haven Baby BoxesI'm speaking with Monica Kelsey, Pro-life Speaker, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes! In the past 18 months, 6 babies from Indiana have been safely surrendered in a Baby Box.In today's interview, Monica shares her story of being abandoned as a baby and great redemption she found in her life. Her story is hard to hear, but beautiful to recognize how God can work in every situation.Safe Haven Baby Boxes are saving lives and giving moms who are scared and unable to parent, an option, even when they feel they have run out of options....
2020-05-1939 min
Worth Your TimeK.J. Ramsey: A Chronic Pain Condition and Faith in SufferingK.J. Ramsey is a writer, therapist and person who suffers from chronic pain. In her new book, "This Too Shall Last," K.J. writes about living with faith in the midst of pain that may not end. She told me one of the worst things those suffering hear from well-meaning loved ones is, "This too shall pass." Thus, the name of her book. And, well, sometimes things don't.In today's interview, I speak with her about living with her condition for over a decade, how she manages and what she does to remember God's goodness in...
2020-05-1256 min
Worth Your TimeMark Sayers: The Church Then, Now and Beyond (BONUS)Mark Sayers is a renowned author, pastor and speaker -- and I was so excited to get an interview with him for a bonus episode this week. His books, specifically "Disappearing Church" and "Reappearing Church," completely blew my mind with their incredible insight and analysis on the Western Christian church, post-Christian culture and what the history of the Church reveals about how God is moving RIGHT NOW. Mark's work came blasting into crazy relevancy with COVID-19 because he writes so beautifully about how God works in tragedy, crisis, transition and change -- all things we are experiencing worldwide right...
2020-05-0541 min
Worth Your TimeJennifer Allwood: Fear is Not the Boss of YouJennifer Allwood is one of the most practical, inspirational women I've ever spoken to. She built her business from the ground up, with littles at home, and learned through time and practices how to grow a following and do it well. Today, she teaches thousands of women how to get their businesses off the ground, and keeps God front and center.There are a lot of business coaches these days, but Jennifer's focus on faith sets her apart from the masses. She's teaching women how to make money online by working smarter, not harder, and tapping into...
2020-04-2850 min
Worth Your TimeBONUS: Jen Babakhan: How Not to Go Crazy as a Stay at Home Mom (And Write a Book in the Process!)I'm speaking with author and Jen Babakhan, Author about how not to go cray with your kids at home!Jen wrote the book "Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled Journey From Working Professional to Stay-at-Home Mom" and it turns out, many of her thoughts and ideas are relevant during Coronavirus time.In today's convo, we talk about Jen's journey from full-time work to stay-at-home mom and how she found that she was placing too much of her identity in her work title. Boy can I relate to that!We also chat about how to keep ki...
2020-04-2234 min
Worth Your TimeAlyson Premo: Founder of Sober Mom TribeAlyson Premo found herself a single mom at rock bottom. She knew she had to stop drinking. And then, she knew she had to help other moms stop too. Today I speak with Alyson, the founder of Sober Mom Tribe, about her journey into and out of alcoholism. Today, Alyson is free from the chains of alcohol and works with hundreds of women across the country to become sober and re-create their lives without alcohol. Alyson created Sober Mom Tribe after realizing there weren't a ton of resources out there specifically for moms in recovery. Many sobriety p...
2020-04-1447 min
Worth Your TimeMary Katharine Ham: Become the Parent You Need to BeI spoke with with MaryKatharine Ham about parenting in crisis -- something she knows all too well.When Mary Katharine was 7 months pregnant and raising a 2-year-old, her husband, Jake, was tragically killed in a bicycling accident. In an instant, she was forced to become the parent she never thought she'd have to be. She resolved to be resilient and face life's challenges with goals in mind, hope at front of mind.She realized that many people are facing a similar, yet less tragic, dilemma right now. They don't believe they are the parent who ca...
2020-04-1023 min
Worth Your TimeLauren McAfee: Adoption, Cancer and Trusting God Through It AllLauren Green McAfee has an infectious laugh and is so easy to talk to. You'd never guess the turmoil she's been through in the past year. The grand-daughter of David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby, she was born into an incredible family. But when she and her husband decided to start a family, things didn't go as planned.They began with the process of adoption, having no idea it would take 7 years to meet their daughter. After so many years of dealing with the adoption process, they finally brought their daughter, Zion, home. Shockingly, within weeks...
2020-03-3157 min
Worth Your TimeOut of Africa: Rachel Pieh Jones' Fascinating Life in DjboutiRachel Pieh Jones has a very cool life -- and it's almost hard to believe. The mom of three moved to Somalia years ago with her husband and three-year-old twins, for her husband's job at a university. Soon after, the family moved to Djbouti and Rachel gave birth to her third child in a pretty dangerous scenario where no healthcare would be available if anything went wrong.She ended up writing about that birthing experience for the New York Times and has since made a long, happy life in the Third World. From the Horn of Africa...
2020-03-1749 min
Worth Your TimeGracy Olmstead is the Journalist We NeedGracy Olmstead is a beautiful writer, her pieces published regularly in the New York Times and many others. As someone who ingests thousands of words per week, I make a point never to miss hers. She's writes about culture, faith, politics, policy, farming, food and more -- and does so with a voice all her own. Her pieces are often focused on compromise, human dignity and life and she has a knack for luring in both sides of an issue and helping them hear one another. So important!Gracy is the mom of two little girls and...
2020-03-031h 05
Worth Your TimeManda Carpenter: A 28-Year-Old Foster Mom on a MissionManda Carpenter is 28 years old and has already been a foster mom for several years. It's a passion God put on her heart years go, in childhood, and she was just waiting for the opportunity to go for it. She met an incredible man, married him and the two set out on their foster journey.They even signed up to take on kids with significant psychological issues, those cases that not everyone might be willing to take on, She's an incredible advocate and a humble servant of Jesus. In the midst of motherhood, Manda is also thriving...
2020-02-1859 min
Worth Your TimeKrish O'Mara Vignarajah: President & CEO, Lutheran Immigration & Refugee ServiceKrish O'Mara Vignarajah is one impressive -- and gracious -- lady. She's the President & CEO of Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service (LIRS) and has been working hard during our country's recent immigration struggles.Prior to this position, Krish ran for Governor of Maryland and was Policy Director for First Lady Michelle Obama -- very cool! I get her to answer a few questions about working with Michelle in this interview :)I first encountered Krish while researching a piece I wrote on families in the immigration crisis for the Washington Post. I so enjoyed chatting with her...
2020-02-0456 min
Worth Your TimeRachel Barkley: Fighting a Spinal Tumor with a NewbornI never expected to be interviewing Rachel Barkley about one of the scariest moments of her life. Three weeks after giving birth to her first baby, Rachel woke up unable to feel her leg. In a whirlwind of events, she was soon rushed into surgery in attempt to remove a massive spinal tumor that had been growing for years.Not knowing if the tumor was cancerous or if doctors would be able to get it out, she went into surgery with the understanding of how grave the worst case scenario really was. Throughout it all, Rachel relied...
2020-01-2157 min
Worth Your TimeNancy French: Not Your Average New York Times Best-Selling AuthorNancy French is many things: writer, mother, wife, swimmer, survivor of sexual abuse. She's cultivated an incredible career as a ghostwriter of books for celebrities and political figures alike -- and written her own books, as well.Most recently, she wrote the biography of Alice Marie Johnson, the woman in prison for a non-violent drug offense -- famous for being released from prison due to advocacy from Kim Kardashian. Nancy interviewed Kim, who wrote the foreword of the book, as well.She's mom to three great kids -- one by adoption -- and wife to...
2020-01-071h 07
Worth Your TimePastor & Mom of 4: Melanie Lynam on Miracles and MorePastor and mom of 4 Melanie Lynam lives in Australia and has a pretty amazing story. She felt the call to ministry as a teenager and just always knew that's what God wanted her to do with her life.In this episode, we talk about her journey towards that role, how she met her husband in a bit of an unexpected twist and the miraculous story of her baby Isabella's path to life. When you hear this story, you'll hardly believe it -- but wow, what a testament to Melanie's faith and God's provision in such an uncertain...
2019-12-181h 03
Worth Your TimeLove Your Neighbor: Shannan Martin’s Messy, Beautiful Life
Today’s episode of “Worth Your Time” is a real treat. I was honored when writer Shannan Martin agreed to speak with me, after becoming a HUGE fan of her writing.
Her two books — both incredible and worth buying — are “Falling Free: Rescued From the Life I Always Wanted” and “The Ministry of Ordinary Places” will convict you to your core the moment you crack them open.
Shannan’s story of building the life she wanted, complete with monetary security, good jobs, a great home, neighborhood and friends was turned ups...
2019-12-1047 min
Worth Your TimeChampion for Life: Lauren Enriquez of the Human Coalition
Lauren Enriquez has dedicated her life to the pro-life movement, working first with Students for Life and now with the Human Coalition as a communications director.
In today’s episode, I speak this love, passionate and articulate mother of four littles, about why she care so deeply about transforming our culture of death into a culture of life.
She’s got some really important things to say — and a few of them might be new information to listeners. I encourage you to listen with an open mind, even i...
2019-12-0350 min
Worth Your TimeRita Soronen: President & CEO, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Rita Soronen has been working on behalf of vulnerable children for decades and has been doing so for the Dave Thomas Foundation for many of those years. Today I spoke with her about why the work DTFA does is *so* vital right now — and what moves her to dedicate her life to this cause.
You’ve heard of Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s restaurant? What you may not know is that he left a way more important legacy than hamburger’s when he died. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption...
2019-11-1944 min
Worth Your TimeBobbi McCormick: Letting God Lead When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned
Bobbi McCormick is such a breath of fresh air! She lives up to her online persona, bringing joy and optimism into our conversation. We met years ago through the blogging world and I’ve followed her story through infertility, foster care, adoption and more.
I loved Bobbi’s perspective about “getting comfortable with being uncomfortable” and truly following God’s lead in those moments when we have no idea what to do.
She’s fresh off of adopting her second child and deep into a “debt free by 40” plan a...
2019-11-1256 min
Worth Your TimeJess Ekstrom: CEO & Founder of ‘Headbands of Hope’ Paves the Way for Women
Jess Ekstrom’s new book, “Chasing the Bright Side” is the perfect title for her personality. Though we haven’t met in person, she radiates light in conversation and I’ve learned so much from her online course helping women learn to hone their speaking skills.
Jess started an amazing company, “Headbands of Hope” when she was in college and it’s still thriving today, bringing style to many and plenty of headbands for children suffering from cancer. She’s got an amazing entrepreneurial story in today’s episode — one that makes you wonder how s...
2019-11-0551 min
Worth Your TimeStephanie Lobdell: Where is God in the Everyday Struggle?
Today’s interview got me thinking really hard. I wasn’t expecting to come with such profound revelations after speaking with author and pastor Stephanie Lobdell, but I surely did. You can see how part of that played out in my recent (vulnerability alert) Instagram post here.
Stephanie’s book, “Signs of Life: Resurrecting Hope out of Ordinary Losses” tackles some tough issues. While we love a good redemption story, most of us are not in the middle of extreme life traumas 24 hours a day. Most of us are dealing with the everyd...
2019-10-2944 min
Worth Your TimeOur Call to Love Immigrants & Refugees Well: Briana Stensrud of ‘Welcome’
There’s a tide turning in the United States. It’s not as loud as partisan media voices blasting from the TV, but it matters more. Briana Stensrud is helping make way for Christian women to embrace what it means to be fully pro-life, specifically as it relates to welcoming immigrants and refugees.
She helps lead Welcome, a community of women committed to creating a movement of Christ-like welcome in our country. It all goes back to loving the sojourner, Biblical hospitality, believing in the Imago Dei (every human created in God’...
2019-10-2253 min
Worth Your TimeA Cancer Warrior’s Legacy: Kelly Trent on Her Son Tyler’s Life
There are some interviews that make you step back and take a deep breath. That’s how I felt before picking up the phone to speak with Kelly Trent, the mother of Tyler Trent — a young man many became familiar with in 2018 when his battle with cancer went public. It wasn’t his plan to make it so, but his invigorating spirit and zest for life couldn’t be contained.
Tyler became known as a Purdue superfan, as he decked out for Purdue football games even as he was extremely sick with Ost...
2019-10-1557 min
Worth Your TimeAchieving Impossible Dreams: The Atlantic’s Elaina Plott On the Record
Elaina Plott is the White House Correspondent for one of the best magazines in the country, The Atlantic. She’s a fantastic writer with the right sense of curiosity and detail to capture the unique essence of a story or pen a brilliant profile.
At only 26, she’s got bylines in places you may only dream of (GQ, Harpers Bazaar, etc.) and now finds herself on staff at a magazine freelancers are dying to get a their names inside of. She joins brilliant journalists from the past 100+ years in putting together this...
2019-10-081h 01
Worth Your TimeHospitality & Loving Others Well: Leslie Verner’s Beautiful Call
Hospitality is making a comeback — or perhaps really trending for the first time in America. I have caught the bug, being inspired to love my neighbors (both literal and stranger) as a way to show kindness and God’s love. Leslie Verner has taken it up a notch — living out a life of hospitality in beautiful ways — taking from things she learned living 5 years overseas in China and traveling the world.
She’s not only tangibly living out love — by inviting refugee friends into her home, welcoming lonely mom friends to a group outi...
2019-10-0154 min
Worth Your TimeCombatting the Lies Women Believe: Lisa Graft’s Inspiring Vision
Lisa Graft’s vision and enthusiasm for leading women is infectious. In the beginning of our conversation, I knew her only from her movement, I Am Mother of the Year. By the end, I realized her passion, drive and goals reach far beyond local moms — she has a message for women across the country.
Aside from being amazed at everything Lisa accomplishes (and doing it while also prioritizing 9 hours of sleep!), I was incredibly moved by how she’s listened for and heard the voice of God guiding her in what she do...
2019-09-2446 min
Worth Your TimeFaith, Fitness and Freedom: How Amia Freeman Was Rescued
Amia Freeman had no idea when she went to an aerobics class many years ago, that it ultimately change her life in an incredible way. In the end, fitness helped her come to know God and get rid of the baggage she’d been carrying in her life for years.
In today’s episode, we discuss her childhood growing up with an alcoholic father, the rough years of early motherhood and the way God works through our issues when we move our bodies. As Amia put it in a recent post:
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2019-09-171h 02
Worth Your TimeA Purpose-Filled Life: Nadine McGowan on Helping All Women Thrive
Nadine McGowan has energy, passion and drive I only wish I did. Two years into being a Mom, God gave her a vision of helping women find their purpose — and she followed that vision to the mountaintop without even knowing how she would would do it.
The end result was the creation of Purposeful Living, INC (the INC actually stands for “in Christ!”), where women in the Indianapolis area can find support groups, networking events, empowerment meetings, life coaching and more, at no cost for the most part. Of course this means...
2019-09-1049 min
Worth Your TimeHelen Raleigh: What It Means to Live the American Dream
It was honor to speak with Helen Raleigh for this week’s episode of the podcast. Helen is a immigrant to the United States from China. She came here with nothing but a dream of education and opportunity that her parents and grandparents never had. Her story is sure to inspire you.
In this episode, I talk to Helen about some of the unbelievable abuses she and her family suffered under Communism — and about why she believes America still offers the greatest opportunity for success in the world.
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2019-09-0347 min
Worth Your TimeRina Shah: Empowering Women to Lead in Politics, Business and Motherhood
Rina Shah became a friend the moment I met her. We both have children ages 3 and 1 — and became moms after building our careers. It can be a hard transition, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Rina is a powerhouse in all the ways: She’s built a business, a non-profit, help run a campaign and is serious about bringing more women into leadership positions in politics and business. She’s also passionate about diversifying the Republican Party — as a woman of Indian decent — and values conversation, moderation and ideas.
2019-08-271h 08
Worth Your TimeRachael Denhollander Speaks: Justice Matters
Rachael Denhollander is a fierce light. That’s the first thing I thought after watching her testimony at the hearing against USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of molesting hundreds of girls over decades.
Then, I got an early copy of her new book, “How Much is a Girl Worth?” and dug into the full story behind how Rachael became the face of the scandal that finally put Nassar behind bars.
I watched the HBO documentary, “Heart of Gold” and listened to the podcast, “Believed.” I saw Rachael...
2019-08-2037 min
Worth Your TimeSurviving Infant Loss: Brooke Martin’s Beautiful Deliverance
Brooke Martin’s story captivated me after I saw it shared on social media months ago. She’s a local news anchor in Indianapolis, so many people are used to seeing Brooke’s face and hearing her cheerful voice on TV. Most of us were not prepared for the news she shared about her personal life, when she and her husband published a video talking about a fatal diagnosis for their unborn baby girl.
Viewers watched the initial video and then followed Brooke’s pregnancy journey, as she continued working on TV neari...
2019-08-1349 min
Worth Your TimeRun Your Own Race: Trisha Lopez-Davis on Overcoming the Trials of Life
Trisha Lopez-Davis has the warmest voice and it was an honor to invite her into my kitchen for today’s interview. She’s the co-founder of Hope City Church in Carmel, Indiana — and also a speaker, author, marriage ministry leader and mom of 5.
In today’s interview, I speak with Trisha about her recent experience of adopting two children, after already raising three boys, and what it looks like to parent children of a different race who have seen a lot of trauma in their lives.
We also tal...
2019-07-3049 min
Worth Your TimePro-Life Feminism in Action: Destiny Herndon De La Rosa on the Border
Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa is so compelling to listen to. Get her started about being a pro-life feminist and you’ll just want to keep asking questions — so I did (which is why this interview is so long!) She’s not your average pro-lifer. The girl balks at political Parties (she’s an Independent), doesn’t go to church (“agnostic”) and is pro-life from wombxa to tomb — focusing on everyone from the most vulnerable unborn babies to men on death row to the men, women and children in detainment camps in the border right now.
2019-07-241h 05
Worth Your TimeNo More Shame: Recovery Advocate Ryan Hampton is Changing the Face of Addiction
Ryan Hampton spent nearly a decade addicted to opioids. He also worked for the Clinton White House, had a good family and education. He wasn’t the type of person you might expect to become addicted to drugs.
But what we’ve learned in the past few years is that addiction can affect anyone. It doesn’t matter your race, class, sexuality, background — addiction doesn’t discriminate and if you are wired for it, it’s nearly impossible to escape once it begins.
But Ryan did escape. And he did f...
2019-07-1839 min
Worth Your TimeThe Truth About Civility with Alexandra Hudson
You know when you meet someone you were destined to be friends with? That’s how I felt upon meeting Alexandra Hudson — Lexi to her friends. She’s got a creative spirit I vibe with and is a writer after my own heart, spending her days focused on the lost art of civility, conversation, discourse and more.
She’s writing a book on the subject, while at the same time writing and working for several other respectable places, landing plum fellowships and passing on her creative energy to anyone who crosses her path...
2019-07-1658 min
Worth Your TimeBethany Mandel: Spicy Taking and Baby Making
Bethany Mandel has been outspoken since I met her. She’s blunt, to the point and has a lot of strong opinions. She’s been able to make use of those as a freelance writer, publishing opinions on everything from vaccines to guns to privacy issues and more on impressive outlets like the New York Times, the Atlantic and the Washington Post. In today’s interview, we dig into the vaccine debate (she’s pro-vaxx) and a couple of other issues she’s written about.
She also fights fiercely for North Korean ref...
2019-07-091h 05
Worth Your TimeThe Rise of a CNN Superstar: S.E. Cupp is Unfiltered
S.E. Cupp is one of those people who rarely lets things go to her head. We met years ago, back in the days when hardly anyone had Twitter but us silly folks in the political world. Over that time, S.E. Cupp has gone from an already accomplished writer (she was at the New York Times way back when and published her first book in 2008) to become one of the most familiar faces on network television.
She’s co-hosted a few different shows on the CNN network, but it wasn’t un...
2019-07-021h 01
Worth Your TimeCharlotte Pence on Living a Gracious Life
Charlotte Pence has an attitude few can match. She’s kind, gracious and welcomes the criticism her family has dealt with serving in public life. She’s managed to find a beautiful balance between her personal life as a screenwriter and author and playing the role of Second Daughter, the middle child of Vice-President Mike Pence.
In her first non-fiction book, “Where You Go: Life Lessons From My Father,” Charlotte reveals her life story and a peek behind the scenes into the Pence family. She talks with me about her Dad’s encourag...
2019-06-2548 min
Worth Your TimeHomesteading Mama: Whitney Athayde on Natural, Home Births & Farm Life
Whitney Athayde dreams of eating and living fully off her farm, where she’s raising three kids (and about to give birth to her fourth ) — and her lifestyle is fascinating.
In today’s conversation, Whitney and I chat about homesteading (which she defines!), natural, home births, why she ultimately chose to live organically and how caring for the earth and her kids is how she lives out her faith. Whitney says:
“My husband and I both pray every day to be good stewards of the land, the children...
2019-06-181h 00
Worth Your TimeEscaping a Cult: Anna LeBaron is The Polygamist’s Daughter
Anna LeBaron is an incredible woman. She grew up the daughter of polygamous cult leader, Ervil LeBaron. She has dozens of siblings and lived through heartbreaking trauma and abuse as a child. Even after escaping the cult at the age of 13, Anna went through even more horrific circumstances no child should ever have to experience.
In today’s podcast episode, Anna recounts some of the stories from her past, drawing on her book, “The Polygamist’s Daughter.” I read the book cover to cover — and it was riveting and well-written. I was honore...
2019-06-141h 12
Worth Your TimeFaith, Politics and Pursuing our Passions with Billy Hallowell
Coming at you today with a pop-up episode with my friend Billy Hallowell. He’s the author of three books, a podcast host and Director of Communications at Pure Flix, a family friendly movie, TV and documentary film company.
Billy and I thought we’d take our mutual love of faith and politics and bring it to you in podcast form today. We are both conservatives who struggle with Trumpism sometimes dominating the Right side of the aisle — and in today’s episode, we talk about that divide. We also talk about “U...
2019-06-0758 min
Worth Your TimeThe Truth About Alcohol: Annie Grace of This Naked Mind
I’m so excited to speak today with Annie Grace, the founder of “This Naked Mind” — a book and a large community dedicated to helping people change their relationship with alcohol, or quit all together. I found Annie after I sought a resource for finding a healthier relationship with alcohol. Since I started drinking my senior year of high school, I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with the substance. And a substance it is — as Annie points out the major health downfalls of drinking. After quitting drinking, digging into the science behind the substance an...
2019-06-041h 00
Worth Your TimeLila Rose on Choosing Life with Love
I’ve watched Lila Rose, the president and founder of the impactful pro-life organization Live Action, from afar for man years. She was just arriving on the scene back when I first made my way in Washington, DC.
Lila started the organization when she was only 15 years old. At 30, she’s grown it into a very visible and powerful entity that is helping to change hearts and minds around the issue of abortion. Her commitment to the issue from such a young age and the reasons behind why she’s dedicated her li...
2019-05-2829 min
Worth Your TimeHunting, Fishing and Politicking with Gabriella Hoffman
I had no idea that women were making such big moves in the conservation space, but Gabriella Hoffman is one of them who is paving the way!
She’s an avid fisher (wo)man, likes hunting and dedicates her time to efforts that empower both men and women in the conservation field. In fact, she has a whole podcast and YouTube series about it! At the same time, Gabby runs her own marketing and consulting business — and her entrepreneurial spirit is incredibly inspiring and contagious!
Though Gabby and...
2019-05-211h 01
Worth Your TimeShannon Bream on Finding the Bright Side of Life
I’ve been watching and listening to Shannon Bream on Fox News for years, so when I got the chance to hear her speak and meet her last summer, I was thrilled! Her career story was so inspiring — and then I found out she was writing a book!
That book, her first and only (as she will tell you!), is released today! I was lucky enough to interview Shannon for the podcast and since the book release just so happens to fall on a Tuesday, we got very lucky.
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2019-05-1433 min
Worth Your TimeThe Melody of Autism: Faith Clarke’s Parenting Journey
Faith Clarke’s son, Jaedon, was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. Since then, she’s been on a roller coaster of parenthood. But Faith isn’t the kind of person who just lets things happen. She armed herself with knowledge, awareness and resources — enough to go around to other parents who were unexpectedly living out the journey of Autism with their children.
After Jaedon was diagnosed, Faith eventually created the organization, Melody of Autism to provided resources, community and support for other families. She wrote the book “Parenting Like a Ninja” a...
2019-05-0751 min
Worth Your TimeChanging the World One Conversation at a Time: Annafi Wahed’s Bold Vision Annafi Wahed left a lucrative job in finance to join the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign. She was unfulfilled by her career and wanted to do something to make a difference. Like many people, helping out with a monumental Presidential campaign seemed like a good way to do that immediately. She was blindsided on Election Day 2016 when Donald Trump won the election — and admits, she shed more than a few tears in the days that fo...
2019-04-301h 02
Worth Your TimeThe World Needs Your Story: Speaking Well with Alex Perry Alex Perry has an infectious personality — cheerful and spirited — she is the kind of positive warrior everyone would like to have in their life. I’m guessing that’s why she’s so great at her job teaching people how to craft and share their stories through public speaking. After starting her career working with individuals who were unable to speak — either from birth or a condition — as a speech therapist, she transitioned to started her...
2019-04-2351 min
Worth Your TimeLove Your Neighbor: Shannan Martin’s Messy, Beautiful LifeToday’s episode of “Worth Your Time” is a real treat. I was honored when writer Shannan Martin agreed to speak with me, after becoming a HUGE fan of her writing.Her two books — both incredible and worth buying — are “Falling Free: Rescued From the Life I Always Wanted” and “The Ministry of Ordinary Places” will convict you to your core the moment you crack them open.Sh...
2019-04-1648 min
Worth Your TimeTrust Your Gut: Creative Life Lessons with Michelle Cordero The day I started this podcast, I knew I’d eventually interview my best friend, Michelle Cordero. She is kind, courageous and resilient, having overcome a childhood filled with domestic violence, depression and a broken home — I’ve always wondered how she managed not to dwell on the things that could have held her back. Today she shares what she’s learned from her past, from the recent death of a close friend of cance...
2019-04-0947 min
Worth Your TimeBold and Beloved Community with Carrie Sheffield Carrie Sheffield dreams really big. And she doesn’t just dream, she takes action. Her big, hair, audacious goal (some call it a “BHAG”) was creating a media empire in BOLD Media. She’s getting there and it’s awesome to watch from pretty close by. I’ve known Carrie for many years on the DC media scene, but we only recently spoke more personally, and it’s been a treat. She’s a truly, genuine...
2019-04-0245 min
Worth Your TimeActress Lynn Downey on Living Out Your Dreams Authentically Picture yourself in the 7th grade cafeteria eating Fritos, drinking Sprite and complaining about having to go to gym class after lunch. Those are some of my first memories of Lynn Downey. I never would have imagined we’d be chatting it up on a podcast (those didn’t exist) gulp 20+ years later. But here we are! Lynn followed her dreams of becoming a Hollywood actress after majoring in theater in college — and I ende...
2019-03-261h 00
SanityEp11: I Disagree With You, But I Still Respect You | Ericka AndersenThrough lived experiences and bipartisan friendships, over the years Ericka Andersen transformed from being a very partisan person to someone who sees that few issues are black and white. She is the rare, refreshing thought leader who makes a concerted effort to read about different perspectives, and has even shifted her thinking on issues like criminal justice reform as a result. Ericka is passionate about tackling the stigma of addiction and her first book, "Leaving Cloud 9," is about her husband’s journey overcoming a childhood of poverty, trauma, and mental illness.
2019-02-1431 minSanityEp11: I Disagree With You, But I Still Respect You | Ericka Andersen
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Ericka Andersen is a conservative author, speaker, and podcast host (#WorthYourTime) who is living proof that we can disagree with each other but still respect those with opinions different from our own. Through lived experiences and bipartisan friendships, over the years Ericka transformed from being a very partisan person to someone who sees that few issues are black and white. She is the rare, refreshing thought leader who makes a concerted effort to read about different perspectives, and has even shifted her thinking on issues like criminal justice re...
2019-02-1431 min
The Nothing Is Wasted PodcastEpisode 28 - Ericka AndersenWhen Ericka Andersen met her husband Rick, she wasn't stepping into the average American relationship. Most people can't even imagine growing up like he did. Rick was raised in an environment rife with substance abuse, severe mental health problems, attempted suicides, and more. Ericka shares Rick's story with Davey and talks about the healing that God can bring to the darkest of places. Buy Ericka's book: Leaving Cloud 9
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2018-06-281h 01
The Uplifting Content Podcast With Ione Butler (Let’s Talk About…)How To Best Deal With Facebook & Living The Sweet Life With Ericka AndersenIn this episode Ione Butler spoke to Ericka Andersen Sylvester about why you should stay on Facebook. Ericka's inspiring new book "Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma, and Mental Illness" which you can enter to win when it is released in June here >>> https://bit.ly/2qBskNe Her blog, SweetLifeEricka.com and moreErica's article about being upset with Facebook >>> https://bit.ly/2J90i2E
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2018-04-1930 min