Lament of Hope

Ane Brun is so easy, and honestly, calming to talk to. I was blessed to sit down with her several weeks ago to discuss her journey with music, Lupus, and mental health.

Lindy Boone, the daughter of beloved singer Pat Boone, sat down with me to discuss her first songwriting attempt, which resulted in the poignant song "Wordlayer." Lindy shared with me her conviction on the power of the tongue, and how she lays words in her life. She also treated me to a live sample of "Wordlayer."

Olivia Belli is an Italian pianist and composer who has a keen sense and appreciation for the spiritual. Olivia discusses her newest album, Intermundia, which explores eight places where people used to connect with the spiritual world. We also talked about motherhood, and the pressures of being a musician.

This has been one of my favorite interviews so far. It was a gift to get to talk with Jackie Evancho about her new EP Solla. She shared with me her heart behind the songs as well as her exploration of new music genres. We discussed what it is like being a young musician in the twenty-first century, and the emotional and physical tolls of fame and just living life.

It was such a pleasure getting to speak with Sarah McLeod about her time on The Lord of the Rings film set, her transition from acting to talent management, and being a mom.

Editor at Large at The Boston Globe, Walter V. Robinson, sat down with me to discuss his journalistic career, specifically his time leading the Spotlight team investigation of the Roman Catholic clergy sexual abuse scandal. He also talked with me about work-life balance as a journalist, and the value of subscribing to trustworthy news sources.

Pastor Bradley Hill is currently the pastor of Winchester Bible Church located in Winchester, Virginia. Brad shared with me how he came to know Christ during the Jesus Revolution, how he battled with drug addiction while serving in the ministry, and how his church is ministering to those struggling with different forms of addiction.

Lilian is an Israeli wife and mother watching her country be torn apart by physical and emotional suffering. Lilian took the time to talk with me about her personal feelings on the war, how she lives with the turmoil of each day, and where she finds her hope despite the uncertainty.

Joan Fontaine was one of the prolific actresses of the 30s through 50s. I had the opportunity to sit down with her daughter, Deborah, to talk about what it was like growing up as the child of a movie star, Deborah's relationship with her beloved collie Buster, and the importance of forming healthy life perspectives

Valerie Tripp has written several of the American Girl books, including all of the Josefina, Felicity, and Kit stories. Valerie talked with me about being a children's author, how she came to write American Girl stories, and how much she values a child's perspective.