Sinner Saint Sister

Libby Ward, creator of Diary of an Honest Mom, is creating community around the things so many women are thinking & feeling but are afraid to say out loud. With courage to go first she is normalizing feelings of shame and exhaustion, annoyance and resentment in motherhood. But she doesn’t stop there! Far from simply dwelling and commiserating on the hard parts, Libby is breaking harmful cycles...

On one hand, we want everything to go back to normal. On the other, we have new rhythms and boundaries. In this important conversation about relational resilience, Heather Thompson Day, author of I’ll See You Tomorrow, dives deep into what lies beneath our impulses to leave our relationships when the going gets tough… and what it takes to stay. You won’t want to miss her wisdom on this! More from...

Mary Lenaburg— author, speaker, mentor, sage— sits down with us to help us navigate the complication of Christmas. As an expert advice giver and sincere lover of people, Mary compassionately answers difficult questions that can often cloud the meaning of this time of year. Don’t miss this lively conversation to get in the Christmas spirit! Connect with Mary at https://marylenaburg.com . Subscribe/...

Amy Hannon, hospitality influencer and author, and I sit down to talk about using our most precious gifts, our hearts and homes, to love one another well. In this convicting conversation we discuss the difference between suggestions and commandments, entertainment and hospitality, and how to get out from underneath the heavy burden of comparison, perfection, and expectation. This is a perfect list...

Aaron Niequist is back to talk about rest, healing and reflection after a long season of chaos, hurt and reactivity. Pastors, Priests & Guides, a retreat designed to help us recenter and seek peace for ourselves, our churches, and the world is coming up, and you won’t want to miss it if you’ve felt tossed about the ways of the world and need time to reconcile, rebuild and restore. This soulful...

Shannan Martin believes the power of our smile, our acts of welcoming another, even something as simple as hello, can be transformative enough to change the world. By embracing our community, our literal neighbors, and committing to loving people right where we are, doors, minds, and hearts can fly open to connect us all. This is a beautiful conversation about realistic and manageable hospitality....

Tyler Merritt is a master story teller. He uses his theater skills, appreciation for pop culture, observance of history, and deep love of people to draw us in, pour himself out, and change the world one laugh, one tear, one fist shake at a time. Tyler went viral in 2018 and 2020 for his heartfelt response to, as a big Black man, being stereotyped. Together, we talk about the art he pursues, the bo...

Surprise!! This is a time sensitive Bonus Episode, friends! In this bonus episode Brock Heasley, writer and director of The Shift, and Justen Overlander, co-producer, fill us in on the latest exciting developments in Angel Studios’ first feature film. Angel Studios also brings us The Chosen. You can be a part of history by supporting the film through crowdfunding, the exact same way The Chosen was...

This is a really special Season Finale. I sit down with one of my most admired spiritual guides, Sarah Bessey, to analyze a topic that has been personal and painful for me: Deconstruction. Sarah offers her plentiful wisdom and experience on doubt and heartbreak and what remains when everything seems to come crashing down. I show up vulnerable and needy. Sarah (and Beef) show up compassionate and w...

Sandra Mikulic takes us on a journey as we talk about her love for running and her passion about being her healthiest self, however it looks! Get ready to ask yourself a lot of hard questions regarding habits and discipline and commitment as Sandra dives deep into her psychology of doing things she never thought she could do. Also get ready to embrace right where you are as Sandra inspires us all...

Dan Kiniry is the founder of Tiny Hope Village, an organization that seeks to reduce homelessness one affordable house at a time. An advocate and warrior, Dan is outspoken about harmful systems that take advantage of the least of His. His strong conviction to live out the Gospel he proclaims and his huge heart for marginalized people make him one of my favorite leaders. Please consider giving to T...

My dear friend Chika lives her life in many ways to be admired, but most notably for me is her devotion to communing with the God she loves through frequent, creative, intimate and specific prayer. In this episode she helps to free us up from all the things keeping us from honest communication with the One who loves us most. Connect with Chika: Website: https://www.chika.church Instagram: https://...

Joanne Spence, a social worker, yoga instructor, and therapist defines trauma as anything that happens to us that overwhelms our current ability to cope. And given that definition, all of us have some experience with trauma. This week she sits down with me to talk about trauma- informed yoga. This conversation deepened my love for yoga and I was already sold. It also deepened my love for Joanne an...

This week’s guest, Father Josh Johnson, passionately speaks about bringing people together that we might be One. Blurring lines between race and economics and denomination, if it isn’t like Heaven, Father Josh doesn’t want it. I don’t know that I’ve ever sat across from such a convincing witness. Thy Kingdom Come! References: “Anger is not a short coming to be denied but it is a creative force tha...

In a break from the norm, I play a game with Rakhi McCormick. Before this interview, we had never exchanged one spoken word, but I knew by the way she thought and prayed and celebrated and grieved that she was someone I dearly loved. I just needed more details! Internet friends are real friends! Even if we have to play 20 Questions to fill in some blanks. I hope you love this conversation! Rakhi i...

Josh Monroe became an internet sensation when he started making videos that demonstrate how he cares for the whole student, especially their emotional well being, in his classroom. It was fun to meet him face to face and get to know the man behind the mega viral videos. Also featured in this episode is local activist, Chris Field, who has recently spearheaded the hot topic of increasing teacher pa...

In this episode Dr. Holly Oxhandler, Associate Dean and Professor at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work and author of Soul of the Helper, sits down with me to discuss health and mental health, religion and spirituality. She speaks plainly and vulnerably to normalize therapy, medication and other ways to care for ourselves. It only took 5 minutes in a conversation with her f...

In today’s conversation I sit down with Jason Johnson. Jason is an author and speaker and national leader who encourages families in their foster and adoption journeys and coaches leaders on how to reframe foster care. This is an important discussion as the Church seeks to step in with love and dignity as we follow Christ’s command to love the least of His. Please check out his blog for all books...

In today’s episode I sit down with Cameron Belm, one of my very favorite online voices. When I had to reschedule our interview (twice) because I wasn’t feeling quite like myself, there was no safer space to confess what I was going through and no person to more quickly extend grace. Cameron uses words to heal and poetry to pray. She fights for justice to bring Thy Kingdom Come. And she is a mystic...

Before listening to this episode, we suggest listening to Destiny's first apperance on this show on Season 5, Episode 4 titled "Pro-life, whole-life". You can find it here ( https://sss.fireside.fm/77 ) or wherever you are listening to this podcast Do you believe that all human beings should live free of violence for the duration of their lives? Because of that belief do you think abortion is wron...

"I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet" w/Shauna Neiquist Sinner Saint Sister Podcast | Season 7 Bonus Episode Conversation about navigating grief and finding new rhythms of life Shauna Niequist joins the show to talk about her new book, "I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet". A longtime mentor of Allison's and expert storyteller, she shares her wisdom around navigating grief, forging ahead despite it,...

I’ve admired Aaron Niequist and studied his perspective for quite some time. When the world started to fall apart I leaned in especially close. The Lord seems to have gifted Aaron in a lot of ways— teacher, musician, writer— but in my opinion, most especially as a sage in times of crisis. This episode is about his own time of crisis and what he learned was the only way through. You can follow Aaro...

Allison sits down with one of her favorite voices on the internet, Catholic creator Laura Fanucci, to discuss the ins and outs of our spirituality and motherhood, and creating within the chaos that so often comes with both. Laura delivers a motivating message that points us back to our true loves and the beauty around us. Give her a follow on socials @thismessygrace, buy her books on Amazon, and g...

Allison sits down with Clare McCallan to talk about prayer as poetry and making room for whatever we might be feeling this Advent. Waiting, accepting, journeying and birthing— Clare has a special way of preparing Him room and you won’t want to miss this interview! You can find Clare @clare_mccallan and you can purchase a copy of her book to accompany you through Advent at https://www.blurb.com/boo...

Allison sits down with writer, director and film maker Brock Heasley to talk about the extraordinary events of his childhood, how tragedy and beauty so commonly coexist, and how quality storytelling just might be exactly what this broken world needs. You can get a copy of Brock’s book, The Other Side of Fear, on Amazon( https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Fear-Murder-Forgiveness/dp/B09FB186Q5/ref=sr...