Lament of Hope

Vicki Tiede is a therapy coach who works with women who have or are experiencing sexual betrayal. She comes from a place of deep compassion as well as painful experience. Vicki sat down with me to share her story of betrayal as well as the hope she has found within her own marriage and in working with her clients. If you or someone else you know is experiencing or has experienced sexual betrayal,...

Jonas Armstrong is an English actor who is well known for his role as Robin Hood in the BBC series. Jonas talked with me about the gift of acting, how he became an actor, the importance of working through life's challenges, and his love for the sea.

Leah Zeger is a talented violinist, vocalist, and composer who performs around the world with the Hans Zimmer Live tour. Leah sat down with me several weeks ago at the start of the Zimmer tour in Australia to talk about the challenges that come with being a mom and a professional musician.

Janelle Kujawa created "Kokonut Oil" to soothe her daughter's rare skin condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa, when nothing else would help. Janelle eventually founded Koko & Shae in 2020 as more and more people wanted to have her product. Janelle named her business after her two daughters, Kourtney (nicknamed "Koko") and Shaelyn ("Shae"). Janelle sat down with me...

Ruby Bentall is an English actress who has starred in several television dramas such as "Lark Rise to Candleford," "Poldark," and most recently "The Serpent Queen." Ruby talked with me about the pros and cons of acting as a profession, focusing on the importance of inward qualities over fleeting beauty standards, and choosing single motherhood.

William Moseley is famously known for his role as "Peter Pevensie" in "The Chronicles of Narnia" film series. William has gone on to play several roles in television and film. We talked about acting as well as his method to portraying a character. Also, we discussed the pain of a broken heart and being struck by lightning.

Lynn Hilary has one of the most soothing and sweet singing voices I have ever heard. Lynn is an Irish musician with a desire to share authentic lyrics with her listeners. Lynn and I talked about her music, songwriting, dancing in meadows, the beauty of nature, and perspective.

Dr. Leah Kaylor works for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a licensed clinical psychologist. She is certified in EMDR and Brainspotting, and regularly conducts psychological assessments, particularly of trauma victims. Dr. Kaylor talked with me about her journey to clinical psychology and how her job works and affects her day-to-day life.

Julie Lavender Le Doux is a writer with a passion to help children understand and process the difficult aspects of living in a fallen world. Julie talked with me about her  "The Amazing Series,"  her battle with fear, and her pursuit of wonder.​

What a gift to connect with Darci Lynne as she preps for new dates on her tour, Darci Lynne & Friends! We talked about her new show, her love for music, her family, and her faith. Upcoming Tour Dates: https://www.darcilynne.com/tour

​Pedro Eustache will forever be one of the most engaging and interesting interviewees I have ever had. I saw Pedro live at a Hans Zimmer concert in February and was blown away by his musical versatility and his continual pointing upward as the audience applauded. Pedro plays nearly 600 woodwind instruments, many of which he has invented. He is also a composer and has been featured on several film...

Laura Whitehorn served approximately fourteen years in prison before being released on parole for her involvement in several politically motivated bombings, including that of the U.S. Senate building in 1983. She was part of several activist groups, some of which included May 19th and the Weather Underground, before and after her time in prison to protest against what she saw as America's loss...

Rachel Hendrix is an actress you may recognize from the film,  October Baby . She is not only an actress, but a producer at  Rising Act Films , a company founded by her husband, Daniel Stine, with the purpose of making meaningful change through powerful storytelling. Rachel talked with me about Rising Act Films, her acting experience, and her desire to bring authentic issues women face to the scre...

Rusanda Panfili  is an award-winning classical violinist whose ability spans numerous genres whether it be folk, classical, movie soundtracks, etc. Rusanda composes her own music as well as tours with great musicians such as Andrea Bocelli and Hans Zimmer. She sat down with me to talk about her love of music, its impact on her life, and her passion for musical performance.

Taylor Bickett  made an online name for herself after the release of her single, "Quarter Life Crisis," which went viral in 2022. Taylor's songs are vulnerable and relevant to the young adult generation. She is on tour and will be in D.C. on April 30th. We talked about the story behind her newest single, "The Crime," her thoughts on being a woman, and the tensions and joys...

David Small has received numerous awards for his illustrations, which have appeared in over 40 books as well as  The New Yorker  and  The New York Times . He wrote and illustrated his memoir,  Stitches , which became a  New York Times  bestseller as well as a National Book Award Finalist. David spoke candidly with me about his heart-wrenching childhood years, his love of art, and his affinity for...

A short one for you today! :)

Parks and Recreation is my favorite comedic TV show. I was so happy to connect with Jim O'Heir, and am equally excited to publish this interview. We talked about the character of Jerry Gergich, the entertainment industry, and much more. Enjoy!

Season Hubley appeared in several TV shows as well as films in the late 1970s through 90's. Some of her prominent roles include Angelique in the TV series  All My Children , Niki in the film  Hardcore , and Priscilla Presley in the film  Elvis . She made a guest appearance in an episode of  The Partridge Family  as Princess Jennie, which is how I was introduced to her acting. Season talked wit...

Hanna Maria Antson sat down with me to talk about her experience living with an eating disorder. Hanna has gone through better periods than others and tells a candid story of what she has endured as well as some hard truths about recovery institutions in Estonia.

Kelly Bishop was such a gift to interview! She walks to the beat of her own drum with confidence and personality. Kelly talked with me about her experience in the entertainment industry, her bold personality, and her deep love for her late husband, Lee.

Phillip Jarrell cowrote one of the top pop songs of the late 70s, "Torn Between Two Lovers," alongside Peter Yarrow of the trio "Peter, Paul & Mary." Phillip sat down with me to talk about working with Peter and other great music artists of his time, the cultural shift reflected in "Torn Between Two Lovers," and his recent spiritual and musical journey.

Christina Perri's song, "A Thousand Years," has been a hit romance melody for as long as I can remember. Christina has become a mother of two beautiful daughters over the years, and she now knows the deep and lasting love of being a mom. Christina sat down with me to talk about her experience of motherhood thus far and her upcoming children's book, "A Thousand Years," w...

Allison Eide is a rising voice in the young adult Christian community as she shares her mental health struggles and victories through music. Allison talked to me about her journey with anxiety and OCD as well as the power of the gospel in her life. Her first album, "Love Who I Am," comes out this Saturday, March 29th!! Check out her website for upcoming tour dates!

Brian Cox has starred in several Shakespearean and other stage productions with the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Additionally, he has been in several films as well as the HBO series Succession . We talked about his acting career, his growing up years, and what he values in life.