The Speakeasy

Podcaster, author, and television failed baker, Heather Creekmore joins Blake to talk about the struggle she's had with body image, the comparison trap, and how it can consume you. We discuss why & how we get so stuck in the comparison cycle and the spiritual root of it [idolatry]. Chasing the "incorrect better" becomes a burden, but chasing the "correct better" finds us beauty and freedom!

Heather is the author of Compared to Who and The Burden of Better - available everywhere now!

To connect with Heather:

Website: Comparedtowho.me

Podcast: Compared to Who?

Instagram: @comparedtowho

Pinterest: @comparedtowho

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Author Julie Plagens joins Blake to talk about her seven-year family estrangement from her parents. Julie dives into a subject that is not often talked about in the Christian community, and explains how she had to walk away from her family to find healing. By divine intervention and the grace of God, after reconciliation, their family was knit back together.

Julie is the author of Estranged: Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart - available everywhere now!

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Author and therapist Molly LaCroix joins Blake to talk about reconciling with your inner critic and treating them as an asset rather than your enemy. Listen in as they touch on topics like the importance of therapy, inner peace, and how to get to a point of appreciating the parts of yourself that are trying to protect you. Molly is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in private practice. She received her master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Bethel Seminary San Diego and returned to Bethel as an adjunct professor in the MFT program.

Molly is the author of Restoring Relationship: Transforming Fear into Love Through Connection - available everywhere now!

To connect with Molly:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @mollylacroixlmft

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Blogger and author Alyssa Bethke joins Blake to talk about not focusing on what you lack and start feeling grateful and satisfied with what you have. Listen in as they touch on topics like fear, worry, dissatisfaction, anxiety, and body image. Alyssa walks us through issues that rob us of our joy and helps us recognize them for what they are: distractions.

Alyssa is the author of Satisfied: Finding Hope, Joy, and Contentment Right Where You are - available everywhere now!

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Bestselling author, pastor, and podcast host Shawn Bolz joins Blake to talk about how humans were uniquely created by God to innately hear His voice. He urges Christians to seek and partner with Him in their daily decisions to unlock His wisdom, guidance, and provision in and for the marketplace. Listen in as they discuss imparting courage to those in the marketplace to trust and hear God for their careers, businesses, and finances, giving them tools they need to hear and follow God's leading. Kingdom values will begin to inform difficult decisions, creative challenges and workplace relationships, and advance the Kingdom of God in industries large and small.

Shawn is the co-author, along with Bob Hasson, of Wired to Hear - available now!

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Pastor and musician Rick White joins Blake to talk about challenging some beliefs that are taught in many churches today. In his new book, he exposes the top 10 lies that pervert the gospel and promote legalism. Listen in as they discuss various lies that have caused the faith of many to be ruined and as they defend the pure gospel of grace.

Rick is the author of The Top 10 Stinking Lies From The Pulpit, available now!

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Vicki Ellis joins Blake to talk about her ministry Heritage Ranch. At a very young age, Vicki was sexually abused, and in the process of her personal healing, her vision and heart for the Ranch was born.

Vicki is the founder and Executive Director of Heritage Ranch, a Christian children's home committed to operating a sustainable and effective organization that will enable generational change in the lives of children and families throughout south Louisiana. Listen in as they chat about the heart and soul behind Heritage Ranch, what's going on in their world, and how we can help!

To find out more information on Heritage Ranch and our mission project with them - https://crappychristianco.com/heritage-ranch

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Pastor Patrick Linnell joins Blake to talk about his radical movement - Grace Bomb - that gives people a way to bless and encourage both those they know and complete strangers. Listen in as they chat about personal stories of blessing people with everything from large tips to encouraging notes, and how you can get involved in the Grace Bombing movement.

Patrick is the author of Grace Bomb: The Surprising Impact of Loving Your Neighbors, available everywhere now!

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Pastor Rob Singleton joins Blake to talk about the social media age, how it's changed us, and asking the question - is social media the problem, or is it how we use it? Listen in as they talk about their personal experiences with social media and how Rob believes we should be using it in our lives.

Rob is the author of Overliked: Finding Direction, Courage, and Meaningful Relationships in a Society Crippled by Social Media, available everywhere now!

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Enneagram expert Beth McCord joins Blake to talk about using the enneagram as a tool as a believer in Christ. Listen in as they discuss the impact the enneagram has had on both of their lives and marriages and what their answer is for people who seem to have an issue with Christians using the enneagram.

Beth is an enneagram coach and leader, and the author of Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving, Christ-Centered Marriage, available everywhere now!

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