Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Katy Faust: Child Rights Matter More Than Adult Desires
When I first heard about Katy Faust's organization, Them Before Us, I was intrigued. Childrens' rights? Aren't those built in? You would think so, but it's not truly the case in modern society. Them Before Us is a global movement defending children’s right to their...
Elizabeth Rhyno: Finding Joy in All the Things
In this episode, I'm speaking with my friend Elizabeth Rhyno, who is what I would consider a joy coach (but more on that later!) She is a worship pastor, mom of three (fresh adults!), and faith life coach for Christian women. Elizabeth is truly one of the kindest...
Clarissa Moll: Discovering Grace in Grief
In this episode, I speak with Clarissa Moll, a friend, author, mother and recent young widow. Clarissa lost her husband of 17 years, Rob, in a hiking accident. She was left to parent her four children and deal with the traumatic aftermath of it all. In her grief,...
The Power of Being Plugged In: Why Church Family Matters
by Gena Anderson, on the importance of the church family for Christians. *This post is part of the Reason to Return blog series. On an ordinary Monday I was getting ready for work and needed to blow dry my hair. I plugged in the dryer and flipped the switch to turn it...
Melissa Zaldivar: How Jesus Holds Us Together When Life is Falling Apart
Melissa Zaldivar is the author of a new Christian grief book, awesomely titled "What Cannot Be Lost: How Jesus Holds Us Together When Life is Falling Apart." I spoke with Melissa about her life in New England, the story of losing her best friend to cancer and what she...
Monica Ritchie: Lady Theologian For Normal People
Monica Ritchie is relatable, approachable and has a TON of valuable knowledge about the Bible that many of us fellow Christians can stand to hear more about. She went to seminary as a young mom and just recently graduated! As a Bible Teacher who *loves* theology, she...