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Imagine stepping out your front door, not for your usual morning jog, but to embark on a cross-country trek that would forever alter the course of your life. This week, the indomitable Barbara Jenkins joins us to recount her extraordinary journey on foot across America, a narrative woven through her bestselling memoir, "So Long as it's Wild." As she shares the intimate details of her transformation from a life of poverty in the Ozarks to the wild, untamed paths from New Orleans to Oregon, we are transported across the landscapes that tested her endurance and fortified her faith.

Her tales of close encounters—whether with the perilous forces of nature or the unpredictable dangers of human unpredictability—paint a vivid picture of a woman's resilience in the face of adversity. The wisdom gleaned from her experiences, encapsulated within the pages of her memoir, offers us a deeper understanding of the human spirit's capacity to confront the wilderness of both land and soul.

The essence of this episode lies not just in the retelling of Barbara's incredible story, but in the inspiration and encouragement it provides to each of us on our journeys. Walking away, we are filled with a renewed sense of bravery and a reminder of the profound impact that sharing our personal story can have on others. Join us for a conversation that promises to stir the seeker within you and perhaps illuminate a path through your own wilds with the beacon of Barbara's unwavering faith and deep-rooted perseverance.

Connect with Barbara:
Barbara Jo Jenkins co-authored The Walk West (William Morrow) which became an international bestseller and part of the permanent White House Library. A nonfiction blockbuster, it sold 15 million copies, became a Reader's Digest condensed book, and was chosen as one of the most influential bestsellers related to American culture in the last 100 years.

Jenkins lives in Tennessee and loves spending time with her family and friends.She enjoys traveling, painting, writing, speaking, cooking, floral design, creative projects, or sitting in the porch swing telling stories to her granddaughters, Josephine and Lyla.

Website: https://www.barbarajojenkins.com
Instagram: instagram.com/barbarajenkinswriter
Grab her book: https://amzn.to/4b2D1NH

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