Lament of Hope

It was such a gift for me to end my 2025 guest lineup with Angela Cartwright , famously known for playing Brigitta von Trapp in the beloved classic "The Sound of Music." Angela talked with me about the bond she has with her "Sound of Music" family, her love for art, and how she copes with life's changes.

Troye Evers breaks down stereotypes about Tourette's in this interview as he shares his own experience with ticks, the mental struggles that often accompany the syndrome, and why it matters to talk about it without drama or exaggeration.

Rachel Rear's stepsister, Stephanie Kupchynsky, disappeared at the age of twenty-seven in late summer of 1991. Stephanie's bones were found seven years later, and her murder solved over two decades after she vanished. Rachel sat down with me during Thanksgiving break to talk about her true crime story, "Catch the Sparrow," documenting Stephanie's story and investigation, how...

Tamara Mathieu published a memoir, "All Who Believed," last year about her experience being a member of the Twelve Tribes for fourteen years. Tamara sat down with me to talk about why she joined the Twelve Tribes as a young wife and mother, and why she ended up leaving over a decade later in the dark morning hours with her family.

Grace Humphries is a young woman who has entered the music space with a desire to express her heart and relate to others through her vulnerable lyrics. She just released a single for the holidays, "For Years," which shares her mixed feelings about Christmas without her brother, Liam. It's been several years since his passing, but grief doesn't have a timeline. I sat down with Gra...

Enrico Colantoni's acting made a deep impression on me when seeing the TV series, "Flashpoint," which highlighted the dedication of first responders. He played his character, Sergeant Parker, with empathy in a way I hadn't seen on previous cop shows. I sat down with Enrico a few weeks ago to talk about his acting journey, how he sees the world, and what he thinks about God.

It was such a dream come true for me to talk with the man who sang one of my favorite songs growing up: "My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose." Pat Boone is a music legend who has a heart to share the love of Christ with those around him. I got to sit down with Pat for a quick chat to hear about his full life, not to mention getting some surprise snippets of his singing voice.

Joyce Bulifant is an actress who has been in several television shows and movies. Joyce played the character of Marie Slaughter in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," which is definitely in my top five favorites of classic TV. We talked about her four marriages, growing up without a stable home, and how having dyslexia aids comedy.

Dana Valery Catalano knows what it is to experience fame in the entertainment world and to feel on top of the world. She also knows what it feels like to keep losing those you love and to know nothing but numbness. Dana and I had an intimate and honest conversation about humanity's desire for peace of mind, how Dana came to see herself as a healer, and her personal journey with grief.

Michel Tirabosco is a musician in Switzerland who has no physical hands. However, his beloved pan flute is the hand he extends to the world to express beauty and the energy of the soul. Michel sat down with me along with a translator to share his love of music, his pan flute journey, and to give me a sample of the pan flute's sound.

Toks Olagundoye is an actress and advocate who sat down with me to talk about her frustrations with the entertainment industry when it comes to its racial and gender disparities. She also talked with me about her journey with breast cancer, and the importance of healing the hurt child inside.

This phrasing popped out at me from Julie M. Green's memoir, "Motherness," which shares her journey with autism along with that of her son. She was diagnosed at 44, while he was diagnosed as a child. Two different ages, two different people, but a bond of understanding forged forever. For any parents out there with an autistic child or grappling with a recent diagnosis of your own, y...

Damon D'Arienzo is a single dad of a teen daughter. He sat down with me to share his personal journey of being a single dad, the importance of putting his daughter's needs above his own, and why he wants to share his story with other single and co-parenting fathers and mothers.

Gevorg Dabaghyan is an esteemed Armenian musician who plays the duduk, which is an ancient, Armenian, woodwind instrument made of apricot wood that makes a deep soulful sound when blown into. Gevorg sat down with me along with an Armenian translator to talk about the duduk and showcase its beautiful and unique sound.

Eliza Huie is the Director of Counseling at McLean Bible Church in the D.C. area. Eliza and I talk about the significance of lamenting, the role of emotions in faith, and the church's responsibility in addressing mental health.

EJ Snyder served 25 years in the army before going on to become a professional survivalist. His survival skills have been featured on several shows such as "Survivor," Discovery's "Naked and Afraid," "72 Hours," "Lost," "First Man Out," and numerous others. EJ parked his car on a mountain en route to his next adventure to talk with me about why...

Harry Gregson-Williams is a respected composer who has scored films for directors such as Ridley Scott, Ben Affleck, and Andrew Adamson. Harry sat down with me to talk about his music journey, partnerships with film directors, and the film scoring process.

Johnny Cannizzaro is a passionate and hardworking individual who pours his energies into acting and writing film/stage stories of his own. Johnny's first big screen debut was in Clint Eastwood's "Jersey Boys" and now in his portrayal of the musician, Stevie Van Zandt, in the biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere," hitting theatres this fall on October 24th. Johnn...

John Schu loves reading and sharing that love with children across the nation. "Louder Than Hunger" is a middle grade novel inspired by John's hard journey with an eating disorder as a kid. I sat down with John to talk about his passion for children's books, his past mental health struggles, and his desire to reach the hearts of young people through the power of story.

Maya Stojan is an actress who has appeared in several television shows such as "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and "Castle." Maya sat down with me to talk about how she navigates the ups and downs of life, motherhood, aging in the entertainment industry and more.

Cory Ann Michel is a young, single mom who left an abusive marriage to protect herself and her baby girl. Cory Ann talked with me about the abusive relationship she was in, what her day-to-day looks like now, and how much she loves her daughter despite how she came into the world.

Drew Lynch became known as the "Stuttering Comedian" when he competed on "America's Got Talent" in 2015. He finished as the runner-up and went on to have a successful stand-up comedy career. Drew is currently on tour right now but took the time to sit down with me and talk about topics beyond comedy. We discussed identity, compassion, and the uniting power of laughter.

Russian singer, Bogdan Shuvalov , gained fame by winning the 12th season of Russia's "The Voice." Bogdan and I talked about his musical journey, the themes he explores in his music, and his desire to connect with audiences worldwide through his art. A huge thank you to Mark Shankov for serving as our translator!

Rodrigo Rodriguez is a classical guitarist who grew up in South America but now lives in the states. He uses the passion he has for music, specifically that of the classical guitar, to share the message of Christ and Him crucified with the world. He has traveled across the globe to bring the gentle strains of melody and hope to listening hearts.

Note to listeners: Minor glitching occurs throughout the interview despite editing attempts. So excited to post my first interview on a new recording platform next Friday!! Thank you, but goodbye Zoom. Angelica Hale recently wrapped up her debut on Broadway as Trisha in "Boop! The Musical." We talked about the health scares she experienced during the show's run, adjusting to living o...