Trillia Newbell has a voice that radiates joy. You'll hear that in today's episode, when I speak with her about her career as a writer, her love of the gospel and about important topics like racial diversity, Christians in the age of Trump and a hope greater than this world. Trillia is the author of many books, most recently a bible study on Romans, but her book "United: Captured by God's Vision for Diversity" is where I first read her words. After getting the chance to meet her at the Gospel Coalition Conference last year, I was thrilled when she accepted the invitation to chat with me on "Worth Your Time." Trillia's wise words about staying joyful, hopeful and embracing the neighbors and friends God has put into our lives were … [Read more...]
Hero in Our Time: Jessica Hulsey Nickel’s Fight to Save Lives
Jessica Hulsey Nickel's first advocacy project came when she was in elementary school -- and she hasn't stopped educating others about addiction and prevention since then. It's been 20 years --and since then she founded the Addiction Policy Center. As a little girl, her parents both suffered from drug-use disorders and she spent long stints in foster care and living with grandparents as her parents navigated their way through grueling addictions. Her tough beginnings led her to a life of passionate advocacy, rather than becoming a statistic of the drug epidemic herself. She found herself at Princeton University and not long after, working with every President from Bill Clinton to Donald Trump. She's re-creating the … [Read more...]
Inside Air Force One: White House Reporter Francesca Chambers
Daily Mail White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers about to board Air Force One With multiple photos showing her heading off onto Air Force One, Francesca Chambers' really knows what's it's like inside the world's most famous plane. Francesca is always bubbling with energy, excited to see you and ready to fill you in on the many exciting things she's doing as a member of the White House Press Corps. Her professional ambition is infectious, as his her obvious love of life, her husband, family and her job. She's exactly the kind of woman I want to bring to you each week on "Worth Your Time." For four years, Francesca has been in the briefing room with President Barack Obama and traveling the world on Air Force One - with … [Read more...]
Anastasia Boden: Super Mom Libertarian Lady Lawyer
Anastasia Boden, Attorney Anastasia Boden sues the government for a living . What does that mean? She's a 31-year-old attorney for the Pacific Legal Foundation, based in California, and this Mom of two is fierce. Anastasia has argued some very tough cases and her dedication to liberty inspirational. Ever wanted to know to know what a libertarian really is? Jump into this conversation where we talk politics, freedom, empowering women and a few other things -- like post-partum anxiety, stoicism (you will want to hear this!) and being a mom with a high pressure, high power job. We also talk a bit about a spicy tweet she sent a few months back: No one should hire a woman bc she's a woman.No one should believe a woman bc she's a … [Read more...]
