Best Tori Hope Petersen Podcasts (2024)

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Why It’s So Important to Show Up | Tori Hope Petersen & Katie Davis Majors 40:23

22m ago40:23

40:23

Katie Davis Majors speaks from experience when she talks with Tori about how to love people well. At the age of 23, Katie had become a mother to 13 beautiful girls while living in Uganda and while she’s back in the U.S.A. with her husband and two small sons too now, Katie reminds us why showing up for people is an extraordinary way to love them. Fr…

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How to Combat the Current Loneliness Epidemic | Tori Hope Petersen | Liz Forkin-Bohannon 58:31

6h ago58:31

58:31

Liz Forkin-Bohannon is an author, speaker, and the founder of Sseko Designs and today she joins Tori to talk about the current loneliness epidemic we’re living in — and how to combat it — , the Mennonite tradition of cleaning committees when big decisions need to be made, and how to truly become a good communicator. Plus, what living in a really cl…

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How to Find a Mentor & Love Your Age | Tori Hope Petersen | Alicia Britt Chole 43:21

15d ago43:21

43:21

Tori can’t help but smile whenever she’s talking with author and speaker Dr. Alicia Britt Chole. In this conversation, Alicia and Tori talk about aging, botox, heaven, living in true community with others, why it’s so important to find a mentor, and how you can do it. Alicia is incredibly wise and shares her insights with grace, kindness, and hones…

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Knowing When to Stay & When to Walk Away | Tori Hope Petersen | Emily Freeman 38:42

7d ago38:42

38:42

Emily Freeman and Tori discuss tough decisions, like when to stay and when to walk away. How can you know? Emily cautions anyone needing to make a big decision: Stay away from the temptation to distract yourself! Whether it’s with advice, subscriber content, shopping, entertainment — whatever it is! And remember: God is with you as you navigate cha…

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Stopping the Cycles of Abuse & Choosing Forgiveness | Tori Hope Petersen | Priscilla Bordayo 39:08

14d ago39:08

39:08

Priscilla Bordayo knows firsthand the power of forgiveness and what it means to stop cycles of generational abuse. Tori speaks about witnessing abuse in one of the foster homes she lived in and the added layers of confusion when abusers are “people of faith.” Priscilla firmly believes in the redemptive power of healing — both for the victims and th…

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You Will Be Remembered for the Way You Love | Tori Hope Petersen | Bob Goff 26:27

1M ago26:27

26:27

Bob Goff shares how love has changed him from the inside out, not just in his marriage but in the way he approaches everything in his life. You’ll hear about Grandpa Bob, Balloon Bob, Sweet Maria, and more in this lovely, heartwarming conversation. It’s impossible not to feel more loved and want to be more loving by the end! - Learn more about your…

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A Love Letter to Anyone Who Feels Stuck | Tori Hope Petersen | Ruth Chou Simons 42:52

12d ago42:52

42:52

Tori chats with author and speaker Ruth Chou Simons about what to do when you’re feeling stuck in the season you’re in and all you want to do is get to the other side of it. Ruth has been there many times and says her new book, “Now and Not Yet,” was inspired by a time when she needed to be reminded that God had her exactly where He wanted her. Tor…

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How Can We Have Love & Healing in a Broken World? | Tori Hope Petersen | Toni Collier 40:02

16d ago40:02

40:02

If you are seeking healing, this podcast episode is for you. Tori and Toni are just FUN to listen to when they talk! Toni is an author, speaker, and host of the “Still Coloring” podcast, and she and Tori are friends, colleagues, and moms who love and support each other. Tori shares about her experiences growing up in the foster care system — and no…

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Love Leads to Freedom, Not Fear | Tori Hope Petersen | Danielle Strickland 49:44

12d ago49:44

49:44

Tori could not be more thrilled to be interviewing one of her mentors, Danielle Strickland, in the first episode of her new podcast! Danielle candidly shares about her difficult childhood and teen years and one of the first times she experienced selfless love. She now works with others to help give resources to people who are struggling and needing…

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Introducing 'I Love You Already' with Tori Hope Petersen 0:47

3M ago0:47

0:47

In each of us there is a desire to leave this world better than we found it, and if there’s any way to leave a legacy that counts, it’s to live well and love people radically. The I Love You Already podcast invites you into meaningful conversations with leaders, athletes, speakers, authors, philanthropists, and beyond so together, we might learn ho…

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EP. 149 | Korie Robertson [Everyday Faithfulness] 53:22

4M ago53:22

53:22

In honor of Mother’s Day week, Amy Groeschel and Jenn Jewell are joined by a special guest at The Messy Table—the beautiful and refreshing Korie Robertson! You might know her as the calm to the colorful Duck Dynasty crew, but Korie is also wife to Willie, mama to six, “Kmama” to seven—as well as a New York Times best-selling author, adoption + fost…

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EP. 148 | Jennifer Cantrell & Jenn Jewell [Resurrection Power] 1:00:48

5M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

We get it—we’re all busy. Life is full with work and family, with hard and good things. And we don’t always make space to intentionally process the important stuff, like faith. Like eternity. But if Christianity is true, shouldn’t we carefully consider its significance? If Jesus really lived and died and rose again, what does that mean for us now? …

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EP. 147 | Nona Jones [The Flip Side of Rejection] 56:59

6M ago56:59

56:59

Have you ever felt the sting of rejection? And maybe it was more than mere feelings—you were legitimately abandoned, unwanted, dismissed, or devalued. But did you also know there’s a flip side to rejection? Our fabulous guest for today’s episode at The Messy Table wears all the hats and does all the things. Nona Jones is a wife and mother, innovato…

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EP. 146 | Jamie Landers [The One Who’s Always Close] 55:35

7M ago55:35

55:35

Isn’t it wild that—no matter what kind of messes we face, cause, or stumble into—we serve a God who’s always close? Jamie Landers is a misplaced Texan living in Tulsa, as well as a wife and mother of four who loves to remind women who and whose they are—whether that’s in churches or strip clubs, through writing or speaking, from a stage or over a c…

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EP. 145 | Michelle Meisner [Embrace the Traction] 56:21

8M ago56:21

56:21

How do you keep moving forward when life isn’t going as planned? According to Michelle Meisner—a wife, boy mom, and long-time staff member at Life.Church who loves Crossfit and poetry; who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in her mid 20s—you must “embrace the traction.” Michelle has faced some significant challenges in her adult life: an a…

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EP. 144 | Heather Miller [A Tragedy Redeemed] 1:03:39

9M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Ever since she was a little girl, Heather Miller dreamed of becoming a wife and a mother. But only three years into a thriving marriage, her plans were shattered by tragedy and—at 21 years old—she became a widow. But even the darkest nights can be overwhelmed with light. Even Jesus came into the world when things were especially heavy. Even death c…

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EP. 143 | Lesley Graham [Nurturing Your Life] 46:58

10M ago46:58

46:58

Could you use a dose of inspiration? Whether you’d love to renovate a space in your home, parent your children with fresh wisdom, or even set some life-giving boundaries so that everyone around you might thrive—it takes intention to cultivate a meaningful life. So let us introduce you to the darling and creative Lesley Graham! Lesley is an expert o…

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EP. 142 | Tori Hope Petersen [Fostering Hope] 59:10

11M ago59:10

59:10

Tori Hope Petersen bounced around twelve foster homes until she emancipated or “aged out” of the system at 18 years old. But even in the middle of a rollercoaster childhood, God met her in her mess. Despite the odds being stacked against her, Tori became a 4x State Champion and All American in track and field, found a forever family when she wasn’t…

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Courtney Devich - Mama's Got Anxiety, But It's Not Going to Steal Her Joy 22:58

1y ago22:58

22:58

All moms worry, right? But for moms who experience anxiety, worry can quickly elevate into debilitating overwhelm, fear, and doubt. Join me as I chat with (repeat!) guest - Courtney Devich who shares her journey with Jesus while living with mental illness. Almost 1 year ago, Courtney was gracious enough to be my very first podcast guest. Since then…

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EP. 141 | Brandi Wilson [Better Than Okay] 53:45

1y ago53:45

53:45

Friends!!! Welcome back to The Messy Table! YAY!! And sorry for all the exclamation marks, but we’ve missed you, missed these conversations, missed these powerful stories, and are so thankful to be back in this intentional space. Kicking off our fall episodes is the darling, strong, and faith-filled Brandi Wilson. Brandi is a boy mama, football mam…

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Eda Esilaba - Cultivating a Life of Prayer 24:02

1y ago24:02

24:02

Prayer can be defined as an earnest hope or wish - but really it’s so much more than that. It's adoration, it’s thanks, it’s requests, it’s confession, it's intercession…it is a conversation with the most high and holy God. Not sure about what that looks like for you? Join me and guest Eda Esilaba as we discuss just that - how to cultivate and igni…

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Tori Parris - Love is Never Lost 27:30

1y ago27:30

27:30

Grief - we’ve all been there in some capacity. And often when we go through any season of grief we ask questions of why. We start doubting God. We start wondering - is he still good? Join Jamie and this episode’s guest, Tori Parris to discuss Tori’s own journey with grief addressing these very questions. Through the diagnosis of her father with pan…

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Natalie Runion - Raised to Stay 25:43

1y ago25:43

25:43

@Raisedtostay was one of the first Christian content accounts that I followed when I decided to rid my social media of pop culture influences (highly recommend!) And what touched me instantly was the emotion behind the words - for people in the faith, in all seasons and areas. Encouragement, hurt, understanding, sadness, recognition - it was and is…

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Tori Hope Petersen - Fostered 30:55

1y ago30:55

30:55

Author, foster care advocate, speaker, podcaster, survivor - those are just some of the roles that comprise guest, Tori Hope Petersen; but greater than all of those is daughter of the most high, King Jesus. Listen in to this week’s episode as Tori shares her story of faith that interweaves with her experience in foster care. She touches on communit…

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Phylicia Masonheimer - Every Woman a Theologian 30:27

1+ y ago30:27

30:27

Need answers on what following Jesus looks like? Hear the word ‘theology’ and want to run the other way? Then this episode is for you! Listen in as special guest and theologian, Phylicia Masonheimer shares her own testimony…one that speaks to overcoming sexual addiction. She shares how her ministry (Every Woman a Theologian) offers not only tools i…

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EP. 140 | Elizabeth Woodson [From Beginning to Forever] 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

52:54

God cares deeply about the details of our individual stories. But we can’t forget that we’re also a part of a bigger, overarching story. From beginning to forever, this is God’s story and it’s our story and it’s the greatest story on earth. Here to share a piece of her personal journey, as well as some hard-earned wisdom, is the wonderful Elizabeth…

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EP. 139 | Lindsay Johnson [A Mother’s Strength] 1:01:00

1+ y ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Mother’s Day week can bring all the feels—joy, sadness, gratefulness, longing, and other conflicting emotions. But our guest today at The Messy Table is no stranger to such tension. Lindsay Johnson battled infertility for four years AND she’s experienced a surprise pregnancy. She’s known the delight of watching her kids grow AND the heartache of lo…

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Tasha Jun - Tell Me the Dream Again 21:10

1+ y ago21:10

21:10

Belonging, it’s something we all need - and many struggle to find. In this week’s episode guest Tasha Jun joins host Jamie to talk about her upcoming book ‘Tell Me the Dream Again.’ Told through her personal stories, Tasha shares about her own journey to belong and find home - not just as a place but also as a feeling. Interwoven through this discu…

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EP. 138 | Amy Williams [The Shock of Her Life] 1:01:57

1+ y ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Can you imagine taking a seemingly harmless DNA test (for fun!) only to discover that you’re not exactly who you thought you were? And there are strangers out there who share your genetic makeup? Amy Williams was in her mid-40s when she received the shock of her life. But even when life gets wild, messy, and unpredictable, God is never surprised. I…

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Gina Wessel - Parenting with Intentionality 26:08

1+ y ago26:08

26:08

Hey friends! As a parent, this week’s episode really hit home - listen in as special guest Gina Wessel discusses raising a family with intentionality. In a society that is increasingly looking for what to put their identity in, she points families towards grounding themselves in ‘who they are’, ‘what they believe’ and ‘how to live that out’ all in …

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EP. 137 | Jana Findlay [Lost and Found] 46:41

1+ y ago46:41

46:41

Jana Findlay grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. Her dad was an alcoholic who died in her teens and her mom was a single woman who struggled to make ends meet. Jana numbed the pain with drugs, alcohol, and dysfunctional relationships—eventually winding up pregnant. But Jana knew there had to be something more. She knew there had to be somethin…

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Rebecca George - Establishing a Gospel Centered Calling 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

31:04

Hey friends, a new podcast episode is out now! Episode 13 is titled Establishing a Gospel Centered Calling, and features special guest Rebecca George. Let me tell you, this was one of my favorite conversations so far! We actually recorded this episode a few months ago, and being the procrastinator that I am, I always wait until close to the air dat…

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EP. 136 | Lydia Laird [When You’re Not Okay] 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

46:01

When you’re not okay, where do you turn? When you’re not okay, can you dare to admit it? When you’re not okay, it’s okay—but you don’t have to stay that way. Today’s guest at The Messy Table is the beautiful and talented Lydia Laird—a Jesus follower, music maker, and mental health advocate who grew up as a pastor’s kid, missionary’s kid, and one of…

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Dwight Gearhart - From Prisons to Prayer Teams - Evangelism and the power of the Holy Spirit moving 17:58

1+ y ago17:58

17:58

Join host Jamie as she welcomes guest, Dwight Gearhart to share his testimony of faith. In their discussion, Dwight shares how he was on fire for the Lord from an early age, but fell into life's struggles. In God’s perfect timing he later re-devoted himself to the Lord continuing his calling through evangelism…in some really rough places. From pris…

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Hannah Crews - The Joy Found in Jesus 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

31:06

Join Jamie and special guest Hannah Crews as they explore the importance of humor and positivity in a world that can often seem bleak. They will discuss how we can find joy in Jesus and utilize social media to spread His message. Hannah will also share her personal journey of faith, emphasizing that God can redeem any past experiences for His glory…

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EP. 135 | Ashley Robbins [Hope for a Hard Season] 1:00:38

1+ y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Some seasons are harder than others. Have you been there? Are you currently there? Maybe it’s not one massive thing (or maybe it is), but you’ve found yourself feeling discouraged, disheartened, or simply down. Being human can be hard, living on this earth can be messy, and navigating this good-yet-fallen world can be incredibly overwhelming. But t…

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