K.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 the midst of it. K.J. writes and speaks about the way community and pain are linked -- and how our brains process struggles of all kinds. She talks about how she gets through her toughest days and what it's like to be an … [Read more...]
Mark Sayers: The Church Then, Now and Beyond
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 now. This episode is relevant to COVID, but also important for anyone who cares about faith, the future of the Church and wants … [Read more...]
Jennifer Allwood: Fear is Not the Boss of You
Jennifer 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 their God-given gifts. With a focus on intention, prayer, wisdom and goal setting, Jennifer is a master of her craft. Her new book, "Fear Is Not the Boss of You" is perfect for any woman with … [Read more...]
Alyson Premo: Found of Sober Mom Tribe
Alyson 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 programs and books are written by the childless or single, but moms face very unique challenges and they need a specific kind of support. I enjoyed speaking with Alyson and learning some of … [Read more...]
