Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
One Year of Podcasting: Best of “Worth Your Time”
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...
Rita 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...
Everyone at Church is a Mess. Here’s Why I Keep Going.
I’ve been going to church since I was three years old. I remember ruby red-heart spotted, thick white tights and shiny plastic shoes with miniature buckles and plenty of scuff marks. Back then, we went to a Pentecostal church (not the long-hair, dress-wearing version,...
Bobbi 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...
Jess 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...
Stephanie 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...