Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
K.J. Ramsey: A Chronic Pain Condition and Faith in Suffering
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mary Katharine Ham: Become the Parent You Need to Be (BONUS Episode)
Mary Katharine knows something about parenting in crisis. When she 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....
Lauren McAfee: Adoption, Cancer and Trusting God Through It All
Lauren 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...