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Tag: religion & theology

  • Foundations of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam with guest Alexis Donkin

    Foundations of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam with guest Alexis Donkin

    This week, I’m excited to welcome Alexis Donkin, who joins me to talk about the role of love as one of the major foundations of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. She holds a Masters from my Alma mater, UC Santa Barbara, where I also studied religion. We have a great time…

  • A Commitment to Joyfully Uplifting Others During the Holidays with Danny Williams and Steven Hundal

    A Commitment to Joyfully Uplifting Others During the Holidays with Danny Williams and Steven Hundal

    I’m so thrilled to have Danny Williams and Steven Hundal join me for this episode to share all about the play they will be starring in at the Children’s Creativity Theater in San Francisco entitled “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some).” Danny and Steven are both multi-passionate, renaissance…

  • Repurposed Faith: Breathing New Life into Your Quiet Time with Rosie Williams

    Repurposed Faith: Breathing New Life into Your Quiet Time with Rosie Williams

    It’s my absolute pleasure to have Rosie Williams on the podcast this week. Rosie is an author and blogger from Topeka, Kansas, where she lives with her Nam Vet husband. They are working on refurbishing a “glamper” and their barn, and working in Christian ministry together. Rosie has contributed to…

  • Christy Tennery-Spalding on Self Care and Sacred Focus

    Christy Tennery-Spalding on Self Care and Sacred Focus

    Christy Tennery-Spalding is an amazing healer, activist, writer & self-care mentor. She works with world changing individuals to help them craft amazing self-care practices. She is the author of Setting Gratitude Free, and the creator of Sacred Focus, an online course., and the podcaster behind “Tending Your Life.” I’m so…

  • Author David Ramos on Finding Hope and Truth in the Old Testament

    Author David Ramos on Finding Hope and Truth in the Old Testament

    David Ramos is the author of of four books, with one more coming out next week. He’s passionate about the stories of the Old Testament, and bringing them to life for the modern reader. This week’s episode holds a special place in my heart. David originally contacted me about reviewing his…

  • Authentic Mothering with Brooke-Sidney Jackson

    Authentic Mothering with Brooke-Sidney Jackson

    Brooke-Sidney Jackson is the founder and CEO of “Bella and The Babe,” a website that has resources and support for authentic mothering. She is the author of the brand new “Mama Love Planner” and offers Joy and Empowerment sessions for mothers, and women hoping to become mothers. In the past, Brooke-Sidney has…

  • A Wedding Prayer

    A Wedding Prayer

    My cousin was married in 2011 and he and his wife to be asked me to say a wedding prayer at their rehearsal dinner. It was one of the greatest things that I had ever been asked. It’s hard to put into words just how blessed I was to play…