A Longer Table

Maryellen found herself unexpectedly pregnant & decided adoption was the best choice for her and her son. Through divine circumstances, she met Pauline and TJ, who were seeking an open adoption. In today's extended episode, we chat with both Maryellen and Pauline about their journey together as mom & "Mimi" to Kendrick, and get a glimpse into the beautiful family they've created. Connect with them on IG: @maryyy_ellen & @paulinepearce Learn how to support expectant & birth mothers through adoption.

I'm back after a 6+ month hiatus to say hello, share a bit of what's happened since the last episode, and let you in on the direction this podcast is headed.

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Beth was working as a reading interventionist at an elementary school when she recognized a need for a business that didn't currently exist. In this episode, she shares the story of how she quit her job and took a leap to build her company, Big City Readers. She gives practical advice about all things business— hiring employees, pivoting plans, work/life balance and more.

Sarah Daniel, founder of Unconditional, spills the tea on loving and supporting women who work in the adult entertainment industry. In this 45-minute episode, she shares about:

-her relationship with God

-how she got involved with women in the adult entertainment industry

-what Unconditional Indy is and what led her to start it

-a real life story of someone she's assisted in the transition out of working in the adult entertainment industry 

-how the church is missing the mark with these women

Haley shares an inside look at life as a military spouse in Hawaii! She talks about how the military impacts her marriage, what she wishes people knew about military life in general, and how to build friendships in a community that's always changing.

After a year of marriage, Krista found herself desiring a divorce. Her husband had been lying to her and living a secret life filled with drugs and other women. In this episode, she opens up about their unhealthy relationship from start to finish and talks about what she's learned as a Christian woman post-divorce.

Shaina worked hard to achieve a fulfilling career as an RN, and then transitioned to being a stay-at-home mom when her first child, Luca, was born. It's what she thought she always wanted, so when an identity crisis hit, she was shocked. In this episode, she shares how she navigated the feelings of inadequacy and boredom that she found herself sitting in and how she's made an intentional effort to lean-in to this "slower" season instead of trying to fill it with more.

Tina shares about her childhood, what led her to being in foster care, the trauma that came from being placed in a foster home that was abusive, and her experience of being Latina adopted by white parents.

Colt Seager opens up about life from his perspective as a full-time artist in Chicago. Tune in to hear:

-How creating connects him to The Creator

-How he transitioned from working a desk job to working as a full time artist

-His daily routine in the art studio

Visit Colt's website to see his work.

Kim Crowder has been featured by Forbes twice, where she was named an Anti-Racism Educator Your Company Needs Now. Tune in to hear:

-What modern-day churches are severely lacking

-Her experience as a Black woman

-Ways Christ-followers & the Church can shift to truly include those who are marginalized & oppressed

One of her favorite quotes is, “In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” -Angela Y. Davis