Oleksandra Matviichuk is a human rights lawyer who heads the Center for Civil Liberties in Kyiv, Ukraine. In this interview, Oleksandra discusses the work of the Center as well as the torture, displacement, and loss of life Ukrainians currently face from Russia.

It was a gift to be able to speak with Bobby Schindler this week. He shared with me a broad overview of the Terri Schiavo case as well as his passion for the vulnerable. 

Bobby also shares some resources where listeners can find out more about his sister's case. I can second Bobby's recommendation of the Lawless podcast hosted by journalist, Lynn Vincent. It includes numerous interviews with an in-depth analysis of the events before, during, and after.

Jaime Hampton started experiencing intense health anxiety after her youngest daughter had an allergic reaction to cashews. Jaime discussed with me her experience with health anxiety, as well as how she combats her fears with worship.

Alissa Czisny won the U.S. national championship in 2009 and 2011. I discussed with Alissa the difference between skating to compete and skating to entertain, as well as grappling with identity in athletics.

Alissa recently performed a piece she choreographed to "Chasing Cars" by Fleurie and Tommee Profitt at the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer fundraiser in Bellevue. It is a simple, but beautiful artistic skate, and I highly recommend giving it a watch.

Lucrezia Borgia has been considered for centuries one of history's most depraved women. Was she? Historian, Richard Drake, discusses with me his research on Lucrezia, and how the historical record disproves her sordid portrayal.

Rachel Hankinson is a close friend of mine who shared with me her experience with chronic illness. Rachel has lived with pain for the majority of her life, and yet she is continuing to grow in her walk with the Lord despite the hard.

Shweta Subram is a playback singer and independent vocalist who currently resides in Dubai, India. Shweta spoke to me about playback singing in Bollywood, the value of seizing opportunities, and her love of family.

Jeffrey Johnston lived as a transgender woman in the sex entertainment industry for nearly twenty years before coming to faith in Christ. Jeffrey shared with me his experience as a transgender woman, and why he detransitioned around the age of forty.

Lauren Styer is a second year Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at the University of Southern California. Lauren talked with me about her journey with Crohn's starting as a young child until her diagnosis when an undergraduate. I was so encouraged by Lauren's love of the Scripture and her strong faith in God's faithful love despite earthly hardships.

It was a gift to speak with Judy about her thoughts on the entertainment industry, as well as her love of creativity and finding a way to express that love apart from the silver screen.