In some ways, you could argue that today’s guest and I are choosing to parent our children very differently. While our family is invested in our local public school, Hannah Hernandez has started a home school co-op for folks in the area. But Hannah and I agree big on the importance of raising our kids while we as parents demonstrate a transparent f…

Today I get to share a fascinating conversation with Territa Chambers. Territa joins us from Charlotte, North Carolina and is a delightful woman who loves to read, learn new things, craft, and be with friends and family. She is married to Terry Jr. and they have 3 young adult sons. Territa has been practicing as a licensed counselor and transformat…

If you’ve met Erik Johnson, you know he has a huge heart and a contagious joy. Erik and his wife Kristen are friends of ours from church, and it was only in the past year that I learned more of his life story and asked if he would share it on the podcast. Erik was born in the midwest and grew up in Nebraska, where he lived in a tiny town of 1300 pe…

In this episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with bestselling author and speaker Gary Thomas. He and his wife Lisa have been married 40 years and have 3 kids and 2 grandkids. He actually lived in Houston near my home base in La Grange for about 12 years, but now resides in Colorado, which we joked about as a great place to end up after the…

Kathleen Wadkins lives with her husband, 2 kids and their dog in eastern Iowa. In her words, “it actually exists!” Kathleen is the head of content at The Pour Over, which aims to be a politically neutral, Christ-first news source. When you subscribe to The Pour Over, you’ll get an email newsletter 3x a week with a brief overview of some of the worl…

Today I get to sit down with my dear friend, Alisha Keating. She’s a wife to Nate and mom to Corban and Simon. She works as pediatric nurse practitioner and has a deep, beautiful soul. We talk about everything from why it's worth it to travel with kids to the importance of getting involved in the local church. We dive into the grief of losing child…

Vivian Mabuni is an author, speaker, and fellow podcaster who lives in southern California. As an Asian American woman, Vivian is passionate about leading and discipling and does this as she shares her authentic faith. She has written several books, including one we dive into in this episode, Open Hands, Willing Heart. She and her husband Darin hav…

As we close out Season 3 of Whit's End, we look toward the disciplines we want to put into practice this fall. At Woven, we are big on Bible study and think it's important to always know the WHY behind our WHAT. So today we take a closer look at some scriptures that give meaning to what we practice. What are spiritual disciplines? Why does Bible st…

Lindsey Hicks joins us from Houston, Texas to share the miraculous story of watching God revive her 4-month old son. She talks about the abiding presence of God through the darkest moments, growing in patience and grace in the grieving process, and allowing gratitude to push against the bitterness and cynicism that threatens to harden our hearts. S…

Tim and I reflect on our past 12 years of parenting and share mortifying moments, hilarious travel stories, and wisdom we've picked up from those further on in the parenting journey. We talk about faith formation over behavior modification, our strengths and weaknesses as parents, and pushing against the constant temptation to find our worth in our…

Note: This podcast contains graphic content including domestic violence and the persecution of Christians. We pray this episode moves you to respond in prayer as well as support the ministry of Lumens of Truth that Samir has started! We encourage you to consider giving financially to support this ongoing work. You can donate through Servants Intern…

Today I’m joined by Jeanne Luebbe. True to the podcast’s name, this episode centers on leaning in to ask the hard questions. Jeanne brings genuine humility and inviting warmth to conversations that feel electrically charged. We talk about engaging people thoughtfully, recognizing and understanding worldview and changing definitions, thinking about …

Studies show that over 90% of professing Christians don't actively practice the discipline of prayer. Several years ago, I read A Praying Life by Paul Miller. This book profoundly shifted my perspective and helped me discover the true joy of prayer. I recently connected with Adam Barker, who serves as the Southwest Coordinator for seeJesus, the min…

Today, my husband Tim and I take on some of your hard questions. We reflect on 15 years of marriages, highs and lows, massive ridiculous fights, and bringing people in through confession and counseling. We talk about our tension over finances, my OCD tendencies, and how to keep pursuing each other physically and emotionally. Let's dive in! Quotes: …

Hannah brings humor, joy and candidness to the podcast with this upbeat but thought-provoking episode! She talks about road trips (are you an "enjoy the journey" or a "hurry up and get to the destination" type of person?), getting married young, surprise pregnancies, and being led to adoption. She opens up about her role at the Archibald Project an…

Today you're invited to listen in on a raw, honest, gut-wrenching conversation with Samantha Hadaway. She takes us back throughout her life, walking through the unthinkable in high school, continuing on a dark path and finally finding Jesus. She shares about how coming to experience the love of Christ has completely transformed her life. Now, she's…

Summer is here - which is a season for kids out of school, popsicles and pool time, and, of course, WEDDINGS. Who doesn't love a good wedding? Listen in as we look closely at Jesus' first sign and seek to understand his miraculous act of turning water into wine. What does it teach us about Christ? What does is say about marriage? Why is it signific…

If you've had the opportunity to learn from Natalie West, then you know she is a skilled Bible teacher who is passionate about the scripture. She is both seriously entertaining and profoundly insightful. She joined us in Season 1 of Whit's End to discuss God's heart for foster care and share a little of her personal journey. In this episode, Natali…

This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary’s programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN. This is the last episode of the May adoption series! What an amazing month of powerful adoption stories! To wrap up this series, Tasha Jun joins to share her experience as an adoptive mother. Ta…

NaKeya Harris joins us from Charlotte, NC. She shares about how God re-routed her steps as a rebellious teen and offers marriage advice after recently celebrating 21 years. She talks about being the most unlikely candidate for seminary and God opening doors she hoped would close. She shares her thoughts on race and having a kingdom mindset first an…

This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary’s programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN. At the age of 18, Gordon Tsai, Gowe, found out two life-changing pieces of his identity; he was adopted and ethnically Korean. Throughout battling the impact of this news, Gordon sought the Lord…

In honor of Mother's Day, Heather MacFadyen kicks off Season 3 with this freeing conversation! Author and podcaster of Don't Mom Alone shares about sudden losses and painful rejections. She reminds us that God is so not done with our kids and challenges us to think about the role we play in accomplishing God's purposes in our children's lives. She …

This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary’s programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN. Join us today for the third episode of our May Adoption Series! Today’s conversation is so encouraging as I am joined by Brandi Ebersole to hear about her life as both a transracial/transnationa…

This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary’s programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN. Today is the second episode of our AAPI Adoption Series! Today’s episode is a both challenging and hopeful conversation as Shannan Martin joins me to discuss the impact of adoption on her life a…

Happy AAPI Month! This Someday is Here series is sponsored by Denver Seminary. To learn more about Denver Seminary’s programs and community, visit DenverSeminary.edu/VIVIAN. Are you curious about the impact of adoption? Maybe you are a transracial adoptee seeking to be heard? Or an adoptive parent wanting to advocate and support your adoptive child…

Do you suffer from social anxiety? Do you have trouble falling asleep because your mind is racing? Do you feel physical pain due to stress? This week I sit down with author and Soul Care Coach Bonnie Gray who is passionate about empowering thousands of women weekly to detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness and prayer as God’s beloved daugh…

We all do it: step on the scale, look in the mirror, wish something about our body was different. Loving one’s body isn’t always easy, but is it possible to break that way of thinking and feel at home in your own skin? Join us this week as Registered Dietitian Isabel Garza shares how we can nourish our bodies with confidence and clarity! Show Notes…

In 2020, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, 29 women of color worked together to bring words to the lament that was felt across the world. As they reflected on Psalm 37, these women wrote on topics of justice, anger, generosity, and peace, and showed the world the beauty and strength that comes from community. Join us this week as contributing …

“Go and make disciples of all nations…”, some of Jesus’ last words here on earth, but too often neglected. Join us this week as Vivian and Alice Matagora share how their life was changed by discipleship. Alice shares research based data on Christians who are discipling, being discipled, and how discipleship can be made simple. 5 Traits of a Discipl…

Have you ever felt stuck in a season? Have you wondered if you would always have that struggle, or asked yourself, “When I get to the end of my life, will any of this matter?” If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, then this episode is for you! Listen this week as Anjuli shares through vulnerability and authenticity how God reminded her throug…

If there’s one thing that everyone has experienced these last two years, it’s grief. J.S. Park, author, and hospital chaplain walks us through how we continue life as we process grief.Listen this week to be reminded that you don’t have to carry grief alone and how we can learn from our mistakes as we do our best to navigate this one life. *This epi…

Join us this week as we hear from Sabrina Chan and La Thao. These incredible women open up about their ethnic journey and the highs and lows of writing their new book, Learning Our Names. Listen to how these women embraced for such a time as this. Show Notes: InterVarsity Fellowship Learning Our Names Following Jesus Without Dishonoring Your Parent…

Are you fulfilled in your job? What if that wasn’t the point of your workplace? What if your workplace is a mission field that God has called you to? Join us today as Dr. Courtney Davis challenges our thinking on the role of our workplace and how we can shift our rhythms to protect our work and our rest. Show Notes: Leading Small Groups That Thrive…

As a woman, have you been made to feel like you need to conform? Like you don’t have a seat at the table just as you are? On today’s episode Tiffany shares with us how women need not to wait for permission, the Lord has already decided that we do belong!! Join us as Tiffany Bluhm encourages every woman in their gifts and skill set. Show Notes: Prey…

Have you felt overwhelmed in the global climate? Join the club! In today’s episode Eugene Cho shares how we can love our neighbor, have hope in dark times, and work together to end global hunger! Show Notes: Bread for the World Thou Shalt Not Be A Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics by Eugene Cho Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opp…