Zao: Life Lived

David visits over lunch with food writer, Kevin Shalin of TheMightyRib.com. They discuss the importance of food in our culture and how eating and dining can be a spiritual experience.

David shares a story and reflections on not saying the Pledge of Allegiance and Public Prayer.

David reflects on the tear gassing of migrants at the border and the Christmas ritual of Las Posadas from Latin America. What does it mean to celebrate Christmas if we can't welcome the strangers at our literal doors?

David sits down with John Brandenberger for an update on a new career move he's taken. John gives insight on what it means to take new risks and how to get clarity about one's values and goals in life.

"Everyone needs to figure out who they are." In Episode 31, Gwen Fry shares a story of risk and vulnerability in order to ultimately fine authenticity. As a trans-woman, Gwen's life is beautiful and inspiring.

David sits down for a conversation with Melissa Thoma, a creative soul with a powerful story of great success and gut-checking moments.

David sits down with Robb Ryerse to talk about Robb's journey from fundamental Christianity to a wider understanding of what it means to follow Jesus as well as Robb's new journey running for Congress in Arkansas' 3rd District.

What would you do if you got married and 45 minutes later you got fired for getting married? That's exactly what happened to Tippi McCullough. Since then she's using her life to make sure that doesn't happen to others and work for a more hope-filled world. Hear her story on the 28th episode of Zao: Life Lived

Kim Roxburgh of Hope Rises shares her story of starting a transitional home and support system for women coming out of prison.

Redemption personified. That's how I would describe Lindsey Gant. She shares her story of going from an addict in prison to running a social enterprise business called The Dandy Line Kitchen on Episode 26.