The Speakeasy

Best-selling author and speaker Max Lucado joins Blake to talk about his own experience as a worn-out pastor, weighed down by all he felt he needed to be for his church. In his book, he invites others to lay down toxic self-sufficiency as they embrace the power of God's Spirit. Listen in as they discuss how everyone can enjoy the presence of the Holy Spirit and experience the vigorous life that He offers.

Max is the author of Help is Here - available everywhere now!

To connect with Max:

Website: maxlucado.com

Instagram: @maxlucado

Twitter: @maxlucado

Facebook: facebook.com/maxlucado

Podcast: maxlucado.com/introducing-the-max-lucado-encouraging-word-podcast

Pre-order Blake's book Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren't Sure We're Supposed to Say-and Why They Matter to God, out October 11th! thegirlnamedblake.com/book

If you're like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I've even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You'll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!

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Internationally acclaimed pianist, Paul Cardall, joins Blake to talk about the rollercoaster of his life filled with chaos & joy and what that has looked like while he lived part of it with half of a heart. Listen in as they discuss his faith journey, growing up with a legalistic background and the excitement of new life post heart transplant.

Paul has a duology inspired by his life called The Broken Miracle - available everywhere now!

To connect with Paul:

Website: paulcardall.com

Instagram: @paulcardall

Twitter: @paulcardall

Pre-order Blake's book Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren't Sure We're Supposed to Say-and Why They Matter to God, out October 11th! thegirlnamedblake.com/book

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Therapist and writer Nicole Langman joins Blake to talk about life in the aftermath of being unchosen and betrayed while reclaiming the truth of who you are. In her book, she talks about what it looks like when God intends to not simply rescue us from something, but rescue us for something. Listen in as they discuss Nicole's passion for traveling closely with women through some of their darkest valleys.

Nicole is the Author of You are Wanted - available everywhere now!

To connect with Nicole:

Website: nicolelangman.com

Instagram: @nicole_langman_officialprofile

Facebook: facebook.com/nicolelangmanofficialpage

Pre-order Blake's book Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren't Sure We're Supposed to Say-and Why They Matter to God, out October 11th! thegirlnamedblake.com/book

Get a guide to growing on social media (without all the gross stuff) with my course Run Your Race - covering everything from creating content to battling lies. thegirlnamedblake.com/runyourraceom

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Pastor and writer Kyle Dunn joins Blake to talk about the importance of finding our value and identity in God. Everybody has a story of hope and he invites people to find their value as fully loved and fully accepted by God. Listen in as they discuss how when we acknowledge our own incompleteness, we foster a community built on grace, cheering each other on as we imperfectly follow Jesus.

To connect with Kyle:

Website: kyledunn.org

Instagram: @pastorkyledunn

Facebook: facebook.com/pastorkyledunn

Pre-order Blake's book Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren't Sure We're Supposed to Say-and Why They Matter to God, out October 11th! thegirlnamedblake.com/book

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Author and psychotherapist Ian Morgan Cron joins Blake to talk about using the Enneagram as a tool to help people cultivate self-awareness and find happiness. Ian's new book challenges readers to rethink the stale stories and old messages they internalized in childhood. Listen in as they give insight to the inner workings of the human heart and mind, and make the connection between our childhood narrative and how we walk through or experience that as an adult.

Ian is the author of The Story of You - available everywhere now!

To connect with Ian:

Website: ianmorgancron.com

Podcast: typologypodcast.com

Instagram: @ianmorgancron

Twitter: @ianmorgancron

Pre-order Blake's book Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren't Sure We're Supposed to Say-and Why They Matter to God, out October 11th! thegirlnamedblake.com/book

If you're like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I've even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You'll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!

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Author and organic produce farmer Christine Bailey joins Blake to talk about her desire to provide organic and sustainably grown food for her family & friends, and how that turned into a 17-acre farm in Tennessee. Christine's new book encourages readers to see the value in cultivating a life of beauty and community that will lead to growth and joy. Listen in as they discuss what it looks like to live a deeper life of connection wherever you are.

Christine is the author of The Kindred Life - available everywhere now!

To connect with Christine:

Website: christinemariebailey.com / thekindredfarm.com

Instagram: @organicstine / @thekindredfarm

Get a guide to growing on social media (without all the gross stuff) with my course Run Your Race - covering everything from creating content to battling lies. Doors open again on October 17 - get on the waitlist today! thegirlnamedblake.com/runyourrace

If you're like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I've even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You'll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!

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Communications expert and CEO Heather Adams joins Blake to talk about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and champion for women through her communications firm. Heather is passionate about empowering women with their gifts because there was a time where she never would've imagined that she would be an entrepreneur. Listen in as they talk about how her perspective changed from thinking there was only one seat at the table, to linking arms with other women and fighting for two.

To connect with Heather:

Website: choicemediacommunications.com

Podcast: choicemediacommunications.com/make-me-known-podcast

Instagram: @heatherdixonadams

The Collective is back! Starting this August the monthly membership will be open again. The Collective is a community membership empowering you to navigate real life from a Biblical perspective. Head to crappychristianco.com/collective to learn more and join the waitlist!

If you're like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I've even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You'll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!

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Authors and coaches Josh & Christi Straub join Blake to talk about their heart for marriage and family that came out of their own difficulties. Josh & Christi's new book offers guidance and inspiration to help you give your family the best version of you instead of your leftovers. Listen in as they discuss taking small steps to reclaiming the home and what it looks like to build a community of families living on purpose.

Josh & Christi are the authors of Famous at Home - available everywhere now!

To connect with Josh & Christi:

Website: famousathome.com

Podcast: famousathome.com/podcast

Instagram: @joshua.straub // @famousathome // @christistraub

Pre-order Blake's book Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren't Sure We're Supposed to Say–and Why They Matter to God, out October 10th! thegirlnamedblake.com/book

The Collective is back! Starting this August the monthly membership will be open again. The Collective is a community membership empowering you to navigate real life from a Biblical perspective. Head to thegirlnamedblake.com/collective to learn more and join the waitlist!

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Nigerian-American singer and motivational speaker Kechi Okwuchi joins Blake to talk about her incredible story of how she was one of two survivors in a devastating plane crash, being a finalist on America's Got Talent 12 years later and everything in between. Kechi's new book shares her strong sense of identity, rooted in seeing herself the way God sees her. Listen in as they talk about what it looks like to not only survive after trauma, but to thrive.

Kechi is the author of More Than My Scars - available everywhere now!

To connect with Alexandra:

Website: kechiofficial.com

Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialKechi

Instagram: @kechiofficial

Twitter: @kechi

The Collective is back! Starting this August the monthly membership will be open again. The Collective is a community membership empowering you to navigate real life from a Biblical perspective. Head to thegirlnamedblake.com/collective to learn more and join the waitlist!

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Authors and influencers Ashley & Dino Petrone join Blake to talk about their journey to live intentionally when they decided to move into an RV and how it changed their outlook on life. Ashley & Dino's new book shares the adventures and joys of building a life together through their passions. Listen in as they talk about what it looks like when you have big dreams and bring them to God open handed.

Ashley & Dino are the authors of Designed to Last - available everywhere now!

To connect with Ashley & Dino:

Website: arrowsandbow.com

Instagram: @arrowsandbow

Facebook: facebook.com/arrowsandbow

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Get a guide to growing on social media (without all the gross stuff) with my course Run Your Race - covering everything from creating content to battling lies. thegirlnamedblake.com/runyourrace

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