One of my all time favorite human beings the inspiring Becca Stevens returns for our annual Christmas show. We talk about COVID, life, death, the holidays, healing, forgiveness and a whole lot more. Becca and I always laugh a lot and there were also some very tender, tearful moments for me. We also talk about the ongoing miracle that is Thistle Farms. So please take a few moments to listen and if you feel led, support this worthy endeavor that has helped thousands of women have a better life. Merry Christmas and much love.

Please support her work at Thistle Farms.

Her book is Love Heals.

Becca Stevens is a speaker, social entrepreneur, author, priest, founder of eight non-profit justice enterprises, and President of Thistle Farms. She has been featured on PBS NewsHour, The Today Show, CNN, ABC World News, named a CNN Hero, and White House Champion of Change. Drawn from 25 years of leadership in mission-driven work, Becca leads important conversations across the country with an inspiring message that love is the strongest force for change in the world.

Recently, she was featured in the PBS documentary A Path Appears, named Humanitarian of the Year by the Small Business Council of America as well as the TJ Martell Foundation, inducted into the Tennessee Women’s Hall of Fame and was conferred an honorary doctorate by Sewanee: The University of the South.

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