The Kindness Podcast

By Nicole Phillips

What's The Kindness Podcast about?

Here at The Kindness Podcast, we are on a mission to teach the world about the transformative power of kindness! Come along as Nicole Phillips talks with authors, teachers, musicians, and other fun, fantastic, Jesus-loving folks. It’ll make your day brighter – guaranteed!

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The Kindness Podcast episodes:

08.31.2023
"Wow God Stories" is a podcast about the "Wow God" moments of our lives
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07.26.2023
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Hear the brand-new podcast called "Wow God Stories", with hosts, Lisa WIlliams and Ann Sorenson. This podcast reminds us of a God who is able, alive, and active in our lives. https://www.wowgod.com/podcasts/wow-god-stories/ Click the link, or subscribe on Apple, Google, or...
07.20.2023
Nicole Phillips, Farewell for now
Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Kindness Podcast, as host Nicole Phillips bids farewell for a season. In this special episode, producer Jason Rackow sits down with Nicole for an interview, where she shares some of...
03.10.2023
Dave Pelzer, A Child Called It
#1 international best-selling author of A Child Called It, speaker and humanitarian Dave Pelzer welcomes readers into the next chapter of his life – and examines why, after spending decades saving others in the military,...
02.23.2023
Steve Sjogren, Conspiracy of Kindness
Steve Sjogren is the founding pastor of Vineyard Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his wife Janie started with a small group of 5 that ultimately grew under his leadership to a weekend attendance of over...
02.10.2023
Barbara Gruener, Author of Mr. Quigley’s Keys
Author of the Mom's Choice Gold Award honorees What's Under Your Cape? and the picture book Mr. Quigley's Keys, Barbara Gruener is a bilingual educator, speaker, coach and beloved school counselor who works passionately to influence school culture. Barbara...
01.24.2023
Mike Donehey, Singer, Songwriter, Bestselling Author: Grace in the Gray: A More Loving Way to Disagree.
In a culture where constant offense and polarization dominate so many interactions, singer, songwriter and bestselling author Mike Donehey (formerly of the Grammy-nominated CCM band Tenth Avenue North) offers good news about a more productive way to disagree. His...
01.12.2023
Steven Shields, Counselor and Founder of Accepted
Steven Shields is passionate about helping others regain their freedom through processing trauma. In 2016, he started the UnashamedUnafraid podcast to be a voice of hope, speaking personally about sexual addiction recovery. Now as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC),...
12.01.2022
Thomas Penisten, Author
Author Thomas J. Penisten’s new release, A Time for Color, A Book About Joy, is a vibrant and poignant story about living with joy and not losing yourself and your zeal for life when things get tough. Thomas has...
11.17.2022
Charlie Berens, Comedian
Charlie Berens is an Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. The Wisconsin native has been featured on Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS Digital, Variety, MTV News, and more. He's really funny. And I think...
11.03.2022
Sophia Tyler, Children's Author
Sophia R. Tyler hopes to reintroduce the timeless message of the Golden Rule to young children. Currently a senior at Hope College, she will begin the Master of Social Work program at the University of Denver in Fall 2023....
10.13.2022
Dr. Scott Morris, Faith-based healthcare
Dr. Scott Morris is a leading voice in the field of faith and health, and is the founder and chief executive officer of Church Health in Memphis, Tennessee. The clinic opened in 1987 to provide healthcare for working, uninsured...
09.29.2022
Max Lucado, Bestselling Author
Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and bestselling author with more than 145 million products in print that have been translated in 45 languages and distributed in 80 countries worldwide. Max entered the ministry in 1978. As a writer, Max...
09.15.2022
Bruce Reyes-Chow, Author of In Defense of Kindness
Bruce Reyes-Chow speaks and writes on issues of faith, technology, race, parenting, and church culture. He was the Moderator of the 218th General Assembly and is currently the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto. He is also...
08.18.2022
Diana Knott, Founder of Asher's Gift Box for children with hearing loss
Diana Knott began Asher’s Gift Box after receiving the news of hearing loss in her seven month old son, Asher. The mission of Asher’s Gift Box is to support and empower newly diagnosed children under 3 years old, who...
07.28.2022
Noel and Alex Miranda, Brave Bird Movie Producers
Noel and Alex Miranda are co-founders of Bravebird, a woman and indigenous-owned video production agency that brings dignity through visuals. Alex spent 15 years working in Hollywood, first as a professional actor and later in creative development at a top...
07.14.2022
Chrystal Evans Hurst, Author and Proverbs 31 Speaker
Chrystal Evans Hurst is a gifted writer, speaker, and worship leader. Being the eldest child of Dr. Tony and Lois Evans, Chrystal been surrounded by the Word of God her entire life. Chrystal recently co-authored Divine Disruption with her dad...
06.30.2022
Allen Jones
Nicole turns the tables on Fargo’s Life 97.9 morning show icon Allen Jones! Nicole is usually the one to share kindness stories on his show – now it’s his turn!
06.16.2022
Christina Dankert
In her debut children’s book, Christina Dankert takes us into Mr. Wilson’s second grade classroom where students learn the power within themselves to be kind. Even adults will feel the encouragement of The Kindness Machine!
06.02.2022
Pastor Adam Weber, Church Founder and Author
Adam Weber is the founder and lead pastor of Embrace, a church based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Author of Love Has A Name and Talking with God, he also hosts a podcast called The Conversation. Adam likes sitting...
05.19.2022
Danny Gokey, Christian Recording Artist
As a Top-3 finalist on Season Eight of American Idol, Danny Gokey quickly became a favorite of millions. Following Idol, Gokey dropped his first album, My Best Days, which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart. Since...
05.05.2022
Nicole Phillips, Meet your host
In this special episode of The Kindness Podcast, we are kicking off Season 5 by introducing our new listeners to our host, Nicole Phillips. Nicole is a champion for using kindness and the power of prayer to overcome all of...
05.25.2021
Christine Caine
Christine Caine is a sought-after international speaker, author and activist. Known for her ability to effectively communicate a message of hope, Christine has a heart for reaching the lost, strengthening leadership, and championing the cause of justice. Together with her...
05.19.2021
"Let Me Help" w/ John "Soho Johnny" Pasquale
John “Soho Johnny” Pasquale has always had a passion for music. He uses music, to celebrate life itself, and to help others.He has for years been producing major, star studded events in all areas of music, using the proceeds to...
05.12.2021
Josh Neumann, Founder of "Kind Lips"
Josh Neumann is on a mission to end bullying and teach the world to speak through kind lips. He’s created his own lip balm company -- kind lips -- to spread the message, and it’s working! Kind Lips has been...
05.05.2021
Twila True
Twila True, a lifelong member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe, is a mega-successful entrepreneur whose businesses total more than one billion dollars. With roots from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, the poorest community in the U.S., Twila...
04.28.2021
"Irrational Kindness" w/ Kevin Williams
Kevin Williams has been Chick-fil-A franchisee for 28 years. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Management Information Systems degree. Kevin began his career in banking prior to his career with Chick-fil-A. He was first introduced to the...
04.21.2021
"Be Kind To Everyone" w/ Jackie Moore
Jackie Moore received her Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Psychology, but it’s real life that has been her greatest teacher. Three years ago she launched Jordyn's Summer Shirt Project to teach Jordyn, her daughter with autism, job skills. Jordyn has not...
04.14.2021
Caleb Smith, Founder of Peacebunny Island
Caleb Smith is the 16 year old author/CEO/founder of Peacebunny Island where youth guardians train comfort rabbits to share hope and hoppiness during times of trauma, stress and grief. Learn more at https://www.peacebunnyisland.com.
04.07.2021
"Workplace Positivity" with Neal Nybo
Dr. Neal Nybo has been in the kindness business for more than 20 years. As a pastor, trainer, speaker and author, he moves more goodness into people’s lives by teaching them the power of micro-actions. Learn more about Neal and...
03.31.2021
Kim and Penn Holderness
Kim and Penn Holderness have been married for 16 years. For seven of those years, they have chronicled their marriage and their family with funny music videos, vlogs, skits, and a podcast. Their videos have garnered over a billion views...
03.24.2021
Linda Cohen, Kindness Consultant
Linda Cohen has been a “kindness catalyst” for over a decade. A nationally recognized kindness expert and professional speaker, she works with a wide variety of businesses and associations on the ROI of Kindness. Cohen offers insight into why kindness...
03.17.2021
Genevieve Piturro, Founder of the "Pajama Program"
Genevieve Piturro was a successful television marketing executive in New York City for twenty years when a little girl’s question (“What are pajamas?”) changed the course of her life forever. Genevieve jumped off the corporate ladder and began delivering pajamas...
03.10.2021
Nicki Koziarz, Author of "Flooded"
Nicki Koziarz is a two-time ECPA bestselling author and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries. She speaks nationally at conferences, retreats, and meetings and hosts her own podcast. An evangelist at heart, Nicki inspires others to become the best version of...
03.03.2021
Micah Tyler, Christian Recording Artist
It’s hard to imagine how many times Micah Tyler spent his days wondering ‘what’s next,’ while driving a sausage delivery truck across southeast Texas. Surely he was questioning his own discernment to quit his youth pastor gig, sell half of...
02.24.2021
Sissy Goff, Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries
Sissy Goff, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents...
02.17.2021
Rob Feakins, "For All Humankind"
Rob Feakins spent his career as a writer and chief creative officer at some of the most respected advertising agencies in America. He has creatively led and won awards on some of the most recognized global brands in the world...
02.10.2021
Carol McCloud, Author of "Best Bucket Filler Ever!"
Carol McCloud, the “Bucket Lady,” is the author of ten books, which began with the blockbuster Have you Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids in 2006. By trade, Carol is a speaker, author and certified...
02.03.2021
Kahane Cooperman and John Hoffman, Producers of "The Antidote"
Kindness is making a comeback in the new documentary, The Antidote, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Nicole talks with the award-winning producers, Kahane Cooperman and John Hoffman, about the film that explores how intentional kindness can transform society. Learn...
01.27.2021
Dr. Gary Chapman, Author of "The 5 Love Languages"
Dr. Gary Chapman is an author, speaker, pastor, and counselor. He has a passion for people and for helping them build lasting relationships. He is an internationally recognized marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars. The 5 Love Languages is...
01.20.2021
Nicole Lewis, Singer/Songwriter
Award winning singer/songwriter Nicole Lewis’ pursuit of kindness is not only evident in her music but also in her training as a physical therapist; both in her work with elderly patients and in her music, she states that she has...
01.13.2021
TJ Nelligan, Author of "Live Like Sean"
An entrepreneur, advocate, and former Chairman & CEO of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, TJ Nelligan is a man of action who has made it his life’s mission to benefit others. Inspired after his son’s sudden passing, TJ has...
01.06.2021
Corey Harnish
Corey Harnish has dreams, goals, & aspirations for the future and he’s taking action! He’s made a commitment to increase the overall well-being of the world and instill happiness within the hearts and minds of individuals everywhere. Corey is on...
12.30.2020
Dan Tran
Dan Tran is bringing kindness to the doctor’s office and other cancer survivors after he was diagnosed with lung cancer at age 30 during his second year of medical residency as an oral surgeon. It started out with back...
12.24.2020
Straight No Chaser
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser is back with some Christmas cheer. The a cappella group released...
12.16.2020
Laura Schroff, Author of "An Invisible Thread"
Laura Schroff is an international and #1 bestselling author and keynote speaker. Since the launch of her books, An Invisible Thread, An Invisible Thread Young Readers’ Edition, An Invisible Thread Christmas Story, and Angels on Earth, Laura has become a...
12.09.2020
Beth Walker, Author of "Lessons from the Sidelines"
Beth Walker has partnered with her husband for twenty years, in leadership and ministry both on and off the football field. Beth is passionate about encouraging women to pursue their individual callings from God. In her first book, Lessons from...
12.02.2020
"The Brave Kind" w/ Christy Hughes
Just a few short years ago, Christy Hughes decided it was time to make some changes. This self-described fearful, shy introvert walked right out of her comfort zone and discovered something wonderful! She’s on a mission to help people unlock...
11.25.2020
Jack Eason, Author of "The Loneliness Solution"
Jack Eason serves ministries and non profits throughout the United States and around the world sharing principles for fundraising, growth and development, board governance, and other areas of ministry leadership. He enjoys serving as one of the pastors at Cross...
11.19.2020
Kennon Adkinson, Chief Kindness Officer of Sonny's Barbeque
In a time when businesses are trying to do more with less, one restaurant chain is extending its Southern hospitality. Sonny’s Barbeque appointed its first CKO - Chief Kindness Officer earlier this year. Kennon Adkinson is the guy who gets...

What's The Kindness Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Kindness Podcast episodes:

"Wow God Stories" is a podcast about the "Wow God" moments of our lives

NEW PODCAST called "Wow God Stories" - Subscribe today!

Nicole Phillips, Farewell for now

Dave Pelzer, A Child Called It

Steve Sjogren, Conspiracy of Kindness

Barbara Gruener, Author of Mr. Quigley’s Keys

Mike Donehey, Singer, Songwriter, Bestselling Author: Grace in the Gray: A More Loving Way to Disagree.

Steven Shields, Counselor and Founder of Accepted

Thomas Penisten, Author

Charlie Berens, Comedian

Sophia Tyler, Children's Author

Dr. Scott Morris, Faith-based healthcare

Max Lucado, Bestselling Author

Bruce Reyes-Chow, Author of In Defense of Kindness

Diana Knott, Founder of Asher's Gift Box for children with hearing loss

Noel and Alex Miranda, Brave Bird Movie Producers

Chrystal Evans Hurst, Author and Proverbs 31 Speaker

Allen Jones

Christina Dankert

Pastor Adam Weber, Church Founder and Author

Danny Gokey, Christian Recording Artist

Nicole Phillips, Meet your host

Christine Caine

"Let Me Help" w/ John "Soho Johnny" Pasquale

Josh Neumann, Founder of "Kind Lips"

Twila True

"Irrational Kindness" w/ Kevin Williams

"Be Kind To Everyone" w/ Jackie Moore

Caleb Smith, Founder of Peacebunny Island

"Workplace Positivity" with Neal Nybo

Kim and Penn Holderness

Linda Cohen, Kindness Consultant

Genevieve Piturro, Founder of the "Pajama Program"

Nicki Koziarz, Author of "Flooded"

Micah Tyler, Christian Recording Artist

Sissy Goff, Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries

Rob Feakins, "For All Humankind"

Carol McCloud, Author of "Best Bucket Filler Ever!"

Kahane Cooperman and John Hoffman, Producers of "The Antidote"

Dr. Gary Chapman, Author of "The 5 Love Languages"

Nicole Lewis, Singer/Songwriter

TJ Nelligan, Author of "Live Like Sean"

Corey Harnish

Dan Tran

Straight No Chaser

Laura Schroff, Author of "An Invisible Thread"

Beth Walker, Author of "Lessons from the Sidelines"

"The Brave Kind" w/ Christy Hughes

Jack Eason, Author of "The Loneliness Solution"

Kennon Adkinson, Chief Kindness Officer of Sonny's Barbeque