We’re continuing the story from the last episode, but this time we get to hear from Lee Ann’s husband D! D grew up Amish, and is no longer Amish, but so much of who he is has been shaped by his history and community.

D is honest, loyal, hardworking, and a dear friend of mine. I can’t wait for you to join me around the dinner table and enjoy this conversation.

This is such a beautiful peek into D and Lee Ann’s life, full of insight and laughter.

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2025 is here, and I’m READY. I’ve got some new stuff in the works, and I’m so excited to share it all with you. 

One of the new things is this podcast! I’m setting out to tell your jaw-dropping stories. If you have one to tell, fill out the form below! 

This week’s story is a rerun, but it’s worth retelling. Lee Ann is a good friend of mine and the person who actually connected me with the Amish community in my book Reconnected!! This is her story of falling in love with an Amish man. (Plot twist: Lee Ann isn’t Amish… )

You’re gonna LOVE this.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! How is it already 2025?!!

This year on the podcast, I want to focus more on people’s stories. I want to BREW curiosity. And I’m starting with an oldie but a goodie.

I know many of you love my mom and my dad. And as you probably know, my dad has dementia, and I moved my parents into the house across the street from mine last year so I could see them more and help out.

This episode contains a very special interview, and a story I think you’re all curious about. This is the last fully recorded conversation I had with my father before he wasn’t able to have conversations like this anymore. 

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This is IT. The last podcast of 2024. WHAT!!

This episode has it all. I recount a Christmas tragedy. I dissect the difference between happiness and joy. (Hint: Joy isn’t a feeling; happiness is.) And I get into a tangent about the humanity of Jesus. HAHA. 

How can we find joy in a world that feels like it wants to suck the joy out of everything? (I mean, have you been to the mall lately?? 😅) Joy comes from knowing who you are, what you believe in, and what truly matters. 

Let’s end this year joyfully!

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In a world where everything feels like a war zone—Instagram comment sections, dinner tables, even just interpersonal relationships—how are we ever supposed to find peace?

Advent’s version of peace isn’t about magically fixing everything or pretending that chaos doesn’t exist. The peace of advent is a deep, steady sense of calm even when the world feels like it’s spinning off its axis. It’s the kind of peace that can stand strong in the middle of the storm. 

This kind of peace comes from Jesus. I don’t know about you, but I need that non-manmade peace more than anything right now. 

Listen for a few tips on how to step into peace this week. 

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I’ll be honest, I haven’t always understood Advent. Traditionally, our family celebrates with a Trader Joe’s chocolate Advent calendar. 

So I want to dive into what Advent is—beyond the chocolate. What is Advent? Why would we celebrate it? Is it something that non-Christians would want to celebrate?

I don’t think I’ve celebrated Advent since I was six, but this year, I’m doing it! And I’m bringing you with me. This week is all about HOPE. 

Let’s dig in! 

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I did not have 3 million people watching me cry over an Australian cartoon on my bingo (no pun intended) card for 2024. But here we are!

In this episode we’re talking about how I met Bluey, a social media conundrum I recently faced, and how curiosity can lead us to have better conversations—even in a heated political season. 

Plus, at the end I’m sharing about an exciting new project, so you won’t want to miss this episode!

Remember: Curiosity leads to empathy. Empathy leads to trust. Trust leads to conversation. Conversation can lead to change. 

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People are in more need of joy than they want to admit—especially in this post-election season. A simple way that I bring joy to my neighborhood is by decorating my yard for Christmas on November 1st. 

I LOVE IT. And so do my neighbors!! 

I’m giving you a tour of my yard and some tips on how you can bring joy to your home—whether it’s with a single strand of lights or a Clark Griswald level of decor. 

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It’s two days post-election, and there are LOTS of feelings happening all over the political spectrum.

Whether you’re feeling joy or grief over this election’s results, you’re welcome here. I hope you know that this is a safe place, even if we don’t agree on everything.

Today I’m just talking through my thoughts, sharing a few opinions, and urging you on to continue the good work we’ve already been doing. 

May this be the season when we learn to work together and get tired of hating each other. 

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Y'all know I LOVE Christmas. And I've finally found someone who loves Christmas just as much as I do. (Maybe even more!)

Today, I have the honor of talking with Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen series, about his upcoming movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

We talk Christmas, creativity, and convictions.

'Tis the season, people!! ⛄️🎄🎅🏾

See it early on November 2nd and get a sneak peek of The Chosen Season 5.

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I’m keeping this one short and sweet but AUTHENTIC. 

Today I’m screening my documentary for the FIRST TIME in Nashville. And I thought today would be full of excitement, but the truth is that I’m scared. I’m scared of people not liking it. 

I’ve never done something like this before. What do you do when you feel the overwhelming stress of fear? 

Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited. I LOVE this movie that we’ve made. But it’s new. And new things are scary! 

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