Lament of Hope

It was a pleasure speaking with Alison Arngrim, who played the despised and yet beloved "Nellie Oleson" on the Little House on the Prairie TV series. Alison talked with me about the aftermath of sexual abuse in her childhood, as well as her passion to protect vulnerable children from sexual abuse inside the home.

Krickitt Carpenter is so much more than the book and the film, The Vow, can portray. Krickitt lost her memory of her marriage around ten weeks after tying the knot due to a traumatic brain injury suffered in a car accident. Krickitt shared with me her walk with the Lord through the aftermath of the car crash, and how she wrestled with her husband's affair over twenty years later. Krickitt also talked to me about her desire to be a medium of encouragement for those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts.

Katie Rymer is a sweet and joyful woman who exudes God's presence in her life. Katie shared with me about her difficult childhood with unstable parents, as well as how she walks with the Lord through uncertainty. Katie's heart is to own her life story, even the difficult and messy parts, to know God better and to make Him known.

Scott Richardson is a singer and songwriter whose content captures the calm and truth to be found in grasping moments with the Savior, Jesus Christ. Scott's music points you to Christ, and reminds you of the profound but quiet truths of Scripture. I spoke with Scott about his faith, his growth as an independent creator, and his love of tranquility and deep relationships.

Joel Haver is a content creator on YouTube who has attracted over 1.5 million subscribers. Joel creates his own content, ranging from humorous family and date scenarios, to old movie skits, to his own animations. I spoke with Joel about topics such as grappling with grief, the importance of independent content creating, and the beauty of nature.

Mandy Harvey came into the public eye when she sang her original song "Try" during her audition on America's Got Talent in 2017. Mandy won Simon Cowell's golden buzzer for her performance. I was able to sit down with Mandy last week and talk with her about her journey with music and hearing loss, as well as her love of community and how to persevere in the midst of hardship. 

Musical theatre composer, Paul Gordon, shares his love of music, the importance of artistic expression, and his frustrations with the musical theatre industry.

Check out his musical theatre streaming site!

Bill Kauffman is a political and historical author who has written several books and has been published in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The American Conservative, The Spectator, and The Plough.

Influencer Lily Brasch discusses the weight of the word "disabled," the struggles and blessings of having muscular dystrophy, and how she wants to grow as a leader.

Please enjoy the twentieth installment in "A Glimpse Into a Life Series" highlighting Welsh singer, Sophie Evans. Evans discusses balancing motherhood with her career, being a vegetarian, and her strong convictions on stewarding the environment.