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 upside down when she her husband Corey tuned into God’s call on their lives. Shannan says: It’s worth looking at the world through the lens of Jesus, that we can see beauty in hard places and we can see … [Read more...]

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 if you don't consider yourself pro-life. I was a lot more talkative than normal in this episode, but wanted to have a truly open, honest conversation about an issue I care deeply about as well. Enjoy this great chat with Lauren! What … [Read more...]

This week, the "Worth Your Time" podcast turns one year old! I know that the podcast market is a tad oversaturated, and I've seen lots come and go over the past year. I'm proud that I've stuck it out and had over 50 incredible guests join me on the show. Pssst: Check out my FIRST episode HERE with my sister, Lindsey Hein, who inspired me and about a zillion other people to get into this game (she has arguably the most popular running podcast int he country!) Also some favs with friends who got me rolling: Beverly Hallberg, Kelsey Bolar, Britney Cooper and Kelly Clemente! And so many more! Fear not -- I'm gonna keep it going into year 2. I'm rethinking a few things, and we may move to a bi-weekly schedule so I can be more … [Read more...]

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 is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. It's National Adoption Month and the reason I was so pumped to speak with Rita is because DTFA has found a way to get older kids adopted out of … [Read more...]