It was an absolute delight to speak with Lucie. Lucie took a break from taking down her Christmas decorations to talk with me about the hard in the world right now. She had kept her decorations up just a bit longer to hold on to the warmth and hope of Christmas. We talked about the LA fires, working through trauma and growing as individuals, and marriage. 

This is one of the most fascinating interviews I have had so far. Dr. Catherine Raven lives in a cabin she built on an isolated piece of land in Montana. Her life changed forever when a wild fox knocked on her door to get her attention. That fox became Catherine's closest friend to the point where she even read him an illustrated story outside when he would come visiting. Their friendship became a book: Fox and I: An Uncommon Friendship, which I highly recommend you read as it details her four-year-long friendship with Fox. A delightful interview from start to finish!

I loved getting to sit down with Lisa Brenner and talk to her about her career and the choices she has made in Hollywood. We talked about navigating sexual intimacy on screen, how aging affects landing roles, and her love and passion for her family and storytelling.

Meredith Hall wrote the New York Times Bestselling memoir, Without a Map, which documents her story as a pregnant teenager without the support of her family or New Hampshire community. Meredith shared with me her journey from that frightened and vulnerable young woman, who was forced to give up her son at birth without even laying eyes on him, to a brave woman who bears the scars with the ambition to love.

Katherine Paterson is an incredible individual to talk to. Her interview was full of anecdotes about her life, ranging from childhood, to writing, to hardships, and her strong faith in Christ. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did!

Kechi Okwuchi was one of two survivors of a devastating plane crash that killed 107 passengers in Nigeria in 2005. Kechi sustained burns to her body, but her physical scares do not define her. She was a finalist for her singing talent on the 12th season of AGT in 2017, published a memoir five years later entitled More Than My Scars, and currently advocates for several causes close to her heart. Kechi's story is one of faith, honesty, and courage.

Dave Pelzer is a New York Times and International bestselling author. He has written several books, but the one that Dave talked about in this interview was the memoir of his childhood, A Child Called "It." Dave's mother called him "It" and targeted him out of his siblings for horrendous abuse that led him to fear for his life. Dave was taken from his mother at age 12 and went through several foster homes until age 18. Dave talked with me about his mother's abuse, the positive adventures of his adult years, and his desire to help others and be a source of encouragement and hope.

Robin Jones Gunn is a best-selling Christian author of more than 100 books including the Christy Miller series, the Haven Makers series, her memoir, Victim of Grace, and four novels that ended up being adapted into Christmas movies for Hallmark. Robin talked with me about her newest book, Tea with Elephants, which begins her newest series, the Suitcase Sisters. We also talked about tough writing periods, sweet moments with her husband, Ross, and her favorite food, carrot cake.

Naghmeh Panahi's husband, Saeed Abedini, was arrested in 2012 while visiting Iran. Naghmeh spent three and a half years advocating for her husband's release around the globe. She spoke with American presidents, the U.S. Congress, and the United Nations as well as numerous media outlets to bring attention to the plight of the persecuted church. Her husband was released in 2016, but Naghmeh chose separation due to the abuse she experienced before and during his imprisonment. Her husband eventually filed for divorce as he did not want to pursue healing and reconciliation. Naghmeh now advocates for women around the world who experience abuse within the religious community. Naghmeh is a strong believer, and I was so encouraged to hear her story and how she did not lose her faith despite her ex-husband's poor representation of Christ's love for the church. I can definitely say she is one of my heroes. I highly encourage you to take the time to listen/watch this interview to hear her story.

Cristiana was such a gift to interact with as we talked about topics ranging from her acting journey all the way to her thoughts on the meaning of life. Cristiana even read some of her poetry for me! One of my favorite interviews so far. Please take the time to listen to this episode to know more about the actress who played the leading role in Angel Studios' Cabrini, which was released earlier this year.