Happy Talks

Peter was born in Russia but eventually was adopted and brought to the United States when he was just 4 years old. Now he is in trade school and works as a plumber, saving up to eventually buy a house of his own. His words of wisdom: know that God has a plan for your life even if you cant see it yet.

Sarah is such a warm, kind person who will make your life better just by being in it. She has a loving husband, a beautiful, funny toddler girl, and she is pregnant with a new sweet baby boy now. She believes that the biggest thing we are missing in life is truly loving each other and showing that and remembering that regardless of what is going on, the most important thing is making sure your loved ones know they are loved.

Meet shelby, because she moved around a lot growing up, she often would feel like she didn't fit in until she started going to church and found people that she now considers family, she had a movie star moment of love at first sight when she went on a first date with her, now husband, whom she met on a dating app, and her words of wisdom are to put your whole heart into whatever you are working on with love and think of others more than yourself.

Meet Stacey, she is a pastor's wife and has four beautiful kids. She grew up in a Christian home with a mother that was dedicated to sharing her faith with her children. Her words of wisdom are this: there is no room to not be totally abandoned to the lord. His plans are so much better than our plans and we need to stop clinging to the things we have whether that is physical things, people, or insecurities.

Justin is from Philadelphia, Mississippi. He was born and raised in a southern Christian household and yet he was molested as a young child by someone he knew and trusted. But that is just the beginning of his story and his struggles. Now he feels that it is his responsibility to share his story and encourage others to speak up. His advice is to communicate. Don't avoid awkward conversations especially when it comes to boundaries or personal struggles that you are trying and failing to get through on your own.

In this week's episode, Erin and Stephen chat "fireside" about the favorite Christmas Traditions, memories, and the future of the podcast. 

We are well aware that Christmas was three weeks ago. Just be cool, okay. Like just this once. Thank you. 

Noah grew up in a Christian home going to church and small Christian private schools. And he spent some of his best childhood summers with his grandparents in the countryside. He recommends a musical hobby to everyone. His advice is to not let your situation affect your attitude. God can use the hardest experiences in our life to bring us exactly where we need to be. Also one of the best things you can have is a good support system.

Meet Amiee! She is a night shift nurse and also my roommate. She has some social anxiety and has felt like a background person for most of her life. However, she has come a long way and is now about to be a first time homeowner. In this episode, we are driving back home together after visiting my mom in Alabama. Her advice to anyone listening is to save your money.

I had a blast interviewing Ashton. She has six siblings and an adorable baby girl named Piper. Friends and family are very important to her. After suffering from the loss of a friend during high school, she learned to appreciate every moment and to not take life for granted. Her advice is to stay ready so you don't have to get ready. Lots of things happen in life that you cant control so be prepared but dont forget to stop and cherish all of the good moments and blessings.

Tune into this episode as I follow my friend Nikki around while she cooks a delicious pasta dinner. She has learned "Dont feel your way into an act, act your way into a feeling." In other words dont be led by your emotions because "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?"- Jeremiah 17:9