I love having a cup of coffee and having a conversation with Kyle. He is one of my best friends and one of the smartest people I know.

Kyle is the Technology Director at The Branch Church. He loves Jesus and has a heart for people and I think you will see that in him in this episode. We talk about our favorite books, the Church, and Easter. Kyle is a great man and I am so proud to call him my friend AND coworker.

We drank Onyx Coffee during this episode. Check out Onyx Coffee Lab at www.onyxcoffeelab.com and get you some really good coffee. They are one of the best. They will never fail you.

RECKLESS LOVE by CORY ASBURY

https://open.spotify.com/album/63fUIyRGFTFdVlDMTT5tLB?si=CZrrN7D9TAmHY9JN9FE_OQ

SOCIAL MEDIA:

@kyletpoff

@ketchsmith

@onyxcoffeelab

@coryasbury

The Marriage Series begins with two of the best, Chris and Carri Hill. Chris is an engineer for NASA, and Carri is a Relations Manager for ACU. They have been married for 28 years (and counting)and everything they talk about in this episode they live out in their every day life.

They live in Houston and have 3 children, and since I lived with them for a semester, I consider myself their fourth child. They have poured into my life and into mine and Olivia's relationship from the very beginning.

We met at BeSpoke, an Artisan Outpost in The Heights in Houston, and drank Homebird Coffee. Be sure to check out both of these companies because they are phenomenal.

Here is the link to Chris's ebook Nine Lives: 2 of 9

https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Lives-2-Christopher-Hill-ebook/dp/B078ZFPKZ7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520218126&sr=8-1&keywords=nine+lives+Christopher+hill&dpID=51IEgQJgznL&preST=_SY445_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

BeSpoke:

@bespoke.htx

www.bespokehtx.com

Homebird Coffee Co.:

@homebird_htx

@jonnylee_reeves

@Brianna.reeves

I enjoy talking to people. Megan enjoys talking to people. So to say we had a great conversation is an understatement. Megan is a wife, a mom of 4, and owner of a photography business. Her dream of always wanting to be on a podcast came true this week. She is incredible, and I adore the Thurman family. Her daughter was actually the flower girl in mine and Olivia's wedding. I love Megan, and I know you will too after hearing this conversation.

We met at BeSpoke in Houston, Texas, and drank Homebird Coffee and had a wonderful conversation. We talked about getting married young, making friends, and our love for The Greatest Showman.

BeSpoke is an Artisan Outpost in The Heights in Houston, Texas. It is the coolest shop ever. Andy and Morgan are the founders, and they are some of the nicest, most genuine people ever. Their store is full of leather bags and backpacks, handmade jewelry, clothing, candles, coffee mugs, and much more. You need to experience it for yourself. You can visit them in store or online (www.bespokehtx.com).

HOMEBIRD COFFEE CO. provided the coffee. Homebird Coffee Co. sets up in BeSpoke every Saturday from 10-6. Jonny, the best barista on the planet, pulled some great shots of espresso and made some incredible pour overs. Homebird is serving Amaya Coffee, a roasting company in Houston. I had the best cappuccino, iced Americano, and Japanese Pour Over I have ever had, and I am proud to say my friend, Jonny, made all three of them.

Go to BeSpoke and drink some Hombird Coffee while you shop around.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

@megan_thurman

www.meganthurmanphotography.com

@bespoke.htx

@morganmsommer

@andy.somm

www.bespokehtx.com

714 Yale St. Suite 1Z Houston, Texas

@homebird_htx

@jonnylee_reeves

@brianna.reeves

@amayaroastingco

www.amayaroasting.com

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ALBUM

https://open.spotify.com/album/7ayBZIe1FHkNv0T5xFCX6F?si=73nIE6xeR9GZzF9rBPsCsw

Tim Ketchersid is my favorite person to talk to. He is a husband, a father, a grandfather, a son, and a brother. He is the Campus Minister at The Branch Church - Farmers Branch Campus, and is also a practicing lawyer. What you won't find on his resume is that he is easily the funniest person to talk to. I laugh at everything he says.

We talked about everything from balancing a busy life to what he has learned in his 56 years of living!

We drank some coffee from Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters (Davis Street Espresso). Davis Street Espresso is my favorite coffee shop in Dallas, and they make great, consistent coffee. We had their Rosemont Crest Signature Blend with notes of Brown Sugar, Ripe Cherry, and Herbs.

Go check them out! You won't be disappointed.

www.davisstreetespresso.com

@davisstreetespresso

Thank you to my audio engineer, Jeff Hook. You do an incredible job.

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Fiction Coffee is one of my favorite coffee shops in Dallas! After meeting the owners, Spencer and MK, I love it even more now! They are some of the nicest people I know. We met at Fiction Coffee and talked all things coffee. We talked about the story behind Fiction Coffee, how it got started and their vision for the coffee shop. We talked about what you need for your home coffee station. We also talked about what makes the coffee shop experience successful.

Fiction Coffee is in Downtown Dallas at Ross and Hall St. They are serving Counter Culture Coffee (www.counterculturecoffee.com). If you live in Dallas or are visiting Dallas, go down to Fiction Coffee and enjoy a really good cup of coffee and hang out with some of the nicest people in the world. It's a great place if you need to get work done or if you just want to hang out.

Thank you so much for listening! Share with your friends, subscribe on iTunes, and rate and review and let people know about this podcast!

SOCIAL MEDIA:

@fictioncoffeeshop

@haggardfox

@maekaye

@counterculturecoffee

@hook_inc

Here is everything you need for your home coffee bar!

Chemex:

https://www.amazon.com/Chemex-8-Cup-Classic-Glass-Coffeemaker/dp/B000I1WP7W/ref=sr_1_5?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1518287998&sr=1-5&keywords=chemex+coffee+maker

Chemex Filters:

https://www.amazon.com/Chemex-Folded-Circle-Coffee-Filters/dp/B0000CF2WP/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518288761&sr=1-5&keywords=chemex+filters&dpID=41HSKg7hhAL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Baratza Encore Grinder:

https://www.amazon.com/Baratza-Encore-Conical-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B007F183LK/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518288103&sr=1-4&keywords=baratza+encore+grinder&dpID=31mL3pz0NrL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Kalita Wave:

https://www.amazon.com/Kalita-5033-Wave-185-Drippers/dp/B000X1AM0Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518288191&sr=1-1&keywords=kalita+wave

Kelita Wave Server:

https://www.amazon.com/Kalita-server-persons-31255-Carita/dp/B004R0RFPC/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518288635&sr=1-3&keywords=kalita+wave

Kelita Wave Filters:

https://www.amazon.com/Kalita-22199-Filters-White-Japan/dp/B00BJBOITS/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518288837&sr=1-1&keywords=kalita+wave+filters&dpID=41V7usokrNL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Bonavita Electric Kettle:

https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-1-0L-Electric-Kettle-BV3825B/dp/B005YR0GDA/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518288372&sr=1-5&keywords=bonavita+electric+kettle

Hario Scale:

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-Drip-Scale-Timer/dp/B009GPJMOU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518288698&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=coffee+scale&psc=1

Bonavita Coffee Brewer:

https://www.amazon.com/Bonavita-BV1900TS-Carafe-Coffee-Stainless/dp/B00O9FO1HK/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518288438&sr=1-4&keywords=bonavita+coffee+maker&dpID=41CK31RprXL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Sheshan Ratnam is co-owner of Asiri Tea located in Dallas, Texas. He serves on the worship team at Shoreline City Church, travels somewhere new every month, and drinks multiple cups of tea every day. I had a blast talking with him over a cup of ASIRI TEA instead of coffee and hearing his story. We talked about Asiri Tea, his favorite food spots in Dallas, finding your purpose, and blessing others. Y'all seriously need to get some Asiri Tea because it is SO GOOD.

Follow him on Instagram:

@thelankankid

Asiri Tea:

www.asiritea.com

@asiritea

Sheshan's Google Maps of Dallas Restaurants:

https://goo.gl/maps/yGH6We8xe222

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Tim Scott is the author of The Dragon King. He has just recently transitioned into writing full-time. He is wise, hilarious, and an all around great man. In this episode we talk about his new book, The Dragon King, the importance of family, and how to overcome fear.

The Dragon King:

https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-King-Timothy-W-Scott/dp/1973257696/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1515873189&sr=8-4&keywords=the+dragon+king

Tim Scott: @timinfb

Palace Coffee Co.: http://www.palacecoffee.co/

Watermark Coffee Shop

My conversation with Jonny + Brianna Reeves, owners of Homebird Coffee Co. located in Houston, Texas. In this conversation we talk about everything from our favorite coffee shops to practical ways to bring people together. I hope you enjoy the FIRST episode of The COFFEE + PEOPLE Podcast.

Follow Jonny + Brianna:

@jonnylee_reeves

@brianna.reeves

@homebird_htx