Isle of Misfits podcast

It's all about taking risks and getting real on this first of a two part series with Allen Arnold, author, speaker and Wild at Heart Ministries. He's back on the Isle, not just for the Stupid Game (albeit a classic, and dare I say Shatnerrific), but to talk about some themes around his latest book "Risk the Real". He's also giving away a copy of Risk the Real" to one of you lucky Misfits out there...

What is it that you are feeling called to in this season of your life? What would it take to actually do it? It's one thing to say yes. It's quite another to take those first steps. This week we invite Karen Vance, Friend of the Misfits and all around Encourager, to talk about what it looks like to respond to the Invitation to take the next step...

Publicist, podcaster and all around ENCOURAGER Jeane Burgess is back on the Isle to share about her journey of healing and abounding in HOPE. We cover a LOT, from waking up to decluttering and getting things in order, to looking back to move forward and what it actually looks like to to ABOUND IN HOPE. This conversation is one you'll want to listen to more than once, It's that good. Romans 15:13 M...

It's all about love here on the Isle today. Yes sir. Cause not only is it St. Valentine's Day (yep, better get to Walgreen's pretty quick, it's sure to be slim pickins by now), it's also National Marriage Week! Yes, indeed it is. And we've got Arlene Pellicane here to celebrate it with us. Yes, we sure do! If you're married, this is for you. If you're not married, don't run away now, this is also...

Blaine Eldredge, author, teacher, and builder of platforms to help the church thrive in late modernity (oh yes, and son of John and Stasi Eldredge of Wild at Heart Ministries, in case you were wondering) joins us on the Isle to talk about... well, everything. That is, the spectacular future of everything, as described in his new book "The Paradise King". If that wasn't enough, there's even a poetr...

Christie Award-winning author Amanda Barratt graces us once again with a visit to the Isle to talk about her latest book "The Warsaw Sisters", based on true events around the Warsaw Ghetto uprising in World War Two. She is a meticulous researcher and masterful writer... and full of profound insights far beyond her young years. Mostly, she has a way, through her story telling to illuminate the para...

Dr. G is in the Misfit house! Again! Wonders never cease. And speaking of wonders, that's what he's here to talk about: the wonders of creation, in his new book "Let Creation Speak! 100 Invitations to Awe and Wonder (to be read with equal enthusiasm to his rendition... which you will hear when you listen to our conversation), filled with fantastic facts about the world we live in. On the off chanc...

Garry Ingraham, CEO and founder of Love and Truth Network, joins us to share a bit of his compelling story, hope for those struggling with identity... and a few fun facts about Binghamton, NY.

Sometimes it's good to get "triggered". Like when you listen to a podcast that pushes your buttons, reach out to the host of said podcast, and end up having a wonderful podcast conversation of your own, processing said triggering. That's what today's episode is all about, with Allen Arnold, said co-host of the Wild at Heart podcast. The topic of the day, btw, is expectations. Thus, the triggering....

Publicist, Coach and Consultant Jeane Burgess from Tall Oaks Media joins us today (and it's about time, as she's brought so many great guests our way!) to share a bit of her own journey of healing and hope. Need some consulting/coaching/publicity? Check her out at https://talloak.media/ Need more inspiration? Check out her podcast "Bloodlines: Tales of Indigenous Women" https://podcasts.apple.com/...

Amanda Barratt returns to the Isle of Misfits to talk about a little known but true story of hope in the midst of Hitler's Krakow Ghetto, as told in her latest book "Within These Walls of Sorrow", and the lessons on courage and kindness we can take away for today.

Maybe you're not an emotional eater. Goodonya! Scroll on, you nutritional high achiever, you. But... before you do... Betcha dollars to donuts you still have some sort of habit you'd like to either drop or pick up? That's where today's guest, Barb Raveling comes in. We talk themes around her new book, Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating. And if you don't find she's got something to say that will help...

What story is your life telling? What story would you like it to tell? Allen Arnold from Wild at Heart joins us to talk about just that, and his new book "The Eden Option". Go to withallen.com to find out more! (Please subscribe and give us a great review if you like what you're hearing... and visit us at isleofmisfits.com for more misfit fun!)

Actor and author Henry O Arnold joins us for a great conversation about the comedy and drama that is life, and of course we talk about his latest book, based on the life of King David (you know, from the Bible). (for more great podcasts and more Misfit fun, visit isleofmisfits.com!)

Seth Lewis, author of Dream Small, helps us kick off the New Year with a refreshing conversation about finding our place in the BIG picture of life and accomplishing great things by daring to dream small. Yes, you heard that right. Listen. It'll all make sense.

NYT Bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray pays a visit to the Isle for a rousing Stupid Game: "Whose Amish line is it Anyway", and since she was here anyway, we also talk about the latest of her best selling novels (did you know she's closing in on 100 of them???) "Christmas at the Amish Market".

Radio, Newspaper and TV journalist and co-producer of her husband Dr. Michael Guillen's award winning movie Little Red Wagon Lauren Guillen joins us on the Isle today for a rousing Stupid Game on all things Medieval... and of course, to talk about her new novel A Bellewether Christmas...

Best selling Author/speaker/Wild at Heart Leader Stasi Eldredge is back to help the Misfits celebrate our 100th episode (woohoo!), and give us some helpful insights about how she is approaching the holiday season this year. Grab your misfit mug if you've got one (but really, any old mug will do - the awkwarder the better), sit back and enjoy! https://wildatheart.org/ https://www.pauseapp.com/ http...

Is she a plotter or a “pantster”? Wouldn’t you like to know! Amanda Cleary Eastep joins us for another riveting Stupid Game, and a fun and somehow very deep and meaningful conversation about courage and curiosity and compassion... oh, and I believe we also talk about her latest two books in her Tree Street Kids Series. There’s something for you in this conversation. That’s not presumption. That’s...

We talk a lot of Misfit talk around here... but what exactly do we mean by Misfit, anyway? That's what today's podcast is all about. Gather round, all ye square pegs, and give a little listen!

Friend of the Misfits, Movie Buff and all around Theatre Director Extraordinaire Betsy Braun joins us for a random-text-inspired spontaneous conversation about the power of our choices. I love me a good random text inspired spontaneous conversation, and I think you will, too. Lots of golden nuggets here!

A short, sweet reminder that SOMEONE out there is clapping for you... even if you don't know it... and encouragement to open your eyes to it!

NYS Assemblyman David DiPietro is back on the Isle, for a great conversation about knowing what you believe and why... and then, shock of all shocks... actually standing up for it (even if it costs you votes??? Crazy talk, I know!) He also gives us an update about what's going on in the great Empire State, and his desire to help New Yorkers recover from the last few years of weirdness, and Strive...

Nancy Carmichael, humble host and CMO (that's Chief Misfit Officer) of the Isle shares some short, sweet, and powerful encouragement to anyone struggling with feeling disconnected in these crazy days.

Pastoral Counselor, Healing Minister, former Anchorman (he's kind of a big deal) and dear friend of the Misfits, Jay LaScolea joins us to talk about identity, healing from wounds around identity, and of course, we jump headlong into an amazing Stupid Game: 70's music edition.