More with Nikki Dutton

Carrie and Rob Strickland are a huge part of Scott and I's origin story. Her husband, Rob, is the pastor of Highland Community Church and together they minister to a specific community here in Columbus, Georgia. In this episode, Carrie tells the story of how they found themselves leading this particular church and what led to their decision to fully immerse their family by living in the commun...

Aubrey Sampson is an actual delight of a human being and the best kind of friend to have when it feels like the bottom falls out on life. She has been present for some of my most painful seasons of grief and loss because she has known her own hard places. Aubrey says, "what I have discovered in these  dark night of the soul  seasons is that God does not expect his children to act like our pai...

Welcome to another episode with just me! Let's catch up on what life has looked like lately, plus I want to share something that has been rattling around my mind. Basically it comes down to this thought – I know the name my parents gave me, I know the ways people in my life describe me, I'm familiar with the characteristics I identify myself with, but what name did God give my life before...

Dating and relationships can feel like a mystery (at best) and a total miss (at worst). Whether you are swiping through apps trying to find your perfect match or are in a committed relationship that you want to keep alive and well, we can all use a little advice from a professional. Ale Siekmeier is a life coach and founder of The Nett, a boutique Christian Matchmaking Company based in New York Ci...

TODAY IS A21'S 15TH BIRTHDAY! A21 is a global anti-human trafficking organization that exists to abolish slavery everywhere, forever. I've had the privilege of serving on A21's team for almost four years and today I sit down with the woman who has been on this ride since the very beginning – Annie Kardas. Annie currently serves as Chief Talent Officer based in Greece and shapes the heartbeat...

Polly and I got together for the first time for breakfast recently and I was drawn to her vision of helping others make their dreams a tangible, hold-in-your-holds, reality. Polly Payne is the founder of Horacio Printing which was created out of a need to help people unleash their inner artist and fulfill their God-given purpose. Horacio's products are stunning and Polly is an honest, encouraging,...

I love in this episode when Holly shares that creating a beautiful home is meant to be a tool vs. a trophy. While I am a sucker for all things home design, I hope that my space serves a bigger purpose than being beautiful to look at. I would rather my home (or any space around me I cultivate) exist as an avenue for hospitality to make others feel welcome and important. Holly's Instagram account Sh...

Spending time with Ann Voskamp is incredibly refreshing and the way she talks about God – describing her observations of the Holy Spirit's interaction in our everyday life – is contagious. Ann is a New York Time's Best Seller for a few of her books linked below, but she feels most at home on her family's farm in Canada tending to her sheep (literally). She is a farmer's wife, mother, author, learn...

This January I did something I have never done before. Read the Bible cover-to-cover... in thirty days. Even though I've been a Christian since I was 14, I had honestly only read the Bible in bits and pieces with many unsuccessful attempts at reading in its entirety all the way through. So when I saw this plan (The Shred) by Nathan Finochio I thought to give it a try. Here's what I'll say –&n...

Sara Anthony is the kind of person you meet once and instantly adore. When Scott and I talk about the kind of family we hope to have in the future the Anthonys are one of the families we cite as inspiration! In this episode, you'll hear about what Sara calls her morning routine and how to set your own, encouragement for setting goals that stick, sailing stories, and a little marriage and parenting...

BJ Thompson is an absolute legend and, truth be told, this conversation felt like a one-on-one coaching session (that you get to listen to). BJ was behind one of the largest Christian movements in modern history (the 116 Movement) that reached millions of people. He has continued as a coach, author ( Awaken a Better You: 4 Simple Steps to Create the Life You Want ), executive director for a nonpro...

This is part two of a two-week episode series that I hope expands our understanding of what the Bible has to say about women. Last week, we set the stage with God's intention in the creation of women (ezer kenegdo) and how that is reflected throughout scripture. Today, we dive into specifics about what this practically looks like for women in 2023 – including women in a variety of life seasons and...

Our interpretation of what the Bible has to say about who women are, what a woman's purpose is and our roles in society, church, leadership, family and communities is often unclear at best and destructive at worst. Dana Bort and Sherri Brown led a Biblical Womanhood Retreat that I had the privilege of attending for a few years and their perspective of what God thinks about women was very different...

IT'S OFFICIALLY 2023! Welcome to the new year! I am a big fan of a fresh start, so this is an episode with just me that takes a recap look back at the last twelve months of 2022 and I talk through a few of my thoughts and hopes for this upcoming year. Excited for what's ahead! Here are the main two questions I talk through in this episode if you want to think through them for yourself and your yea...

In honor of 2022, here is one of my favorite episodes of all-time! We originally released this episode in October to celebrate the third birthday of the podcast by revisiting favorite moments from seasons one and two. As this year comes to a close, hopefully these segments and stories remind you of a few of your own highlights from life these last twelve months. EP 23. Getting to Know Gober Farms...

This is one of my all-time favorite episodes we have created so far in the life of this podcast! This episode features a mentor/hero/inspiration of mine named Lisa Jennett – who we affectionately call Sunshine. She is the creator of Cheers and Amen and during Scott and I's time in Texas, the small group we were a part of that met in her home was what felt the most like family to us. Since then, Su...

Kelly Streiff has a strong voice of encouragement and hope for everyone, but especially those who resonate with the loss of a child. The two of us have been connected for years through sharing a similar passion and practice of speaking, but over the last six months our stories connected in a deeper way. What I love about Kelly is that she is clear about the pain she has experienced, but she is equ...

Dr. Emily McGowin is one of my favorite professors from my graduate program at Wheaton. She is brilliant and has a gift for discussing theological truths in a way that intersects with real, everyday life. She portrays truth about God with clarity while holding tension for how that is reflected this side of eternity. I distinctly remember the conversations from class continuing on over dinner and i...

A little head's up for anyone listening whose heart feels tender towards miscarriage, this episode includes Scott and I's story with our second pregnancy loss. From that disclaimer, you will know that this episode shares our recent experience with losing our second pregnancy. Alongside where we are at with everything, I wanted to take space to talk through some of my thoughts and hopes here. Even...

Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore co-authored a beautiful book together called Liturgies for Hope: Sixty Prayers for the Highs, the Lows, and Everything in Between. This book was born out of navigating life in New York City in 2020 while the city was known as the epicenter for the pandemic. But these words reach beyond quarantine and speak specifically into life today with words like, "A Liturgy...

Kirstie Horton is the kind of woman who not only pursues her dreams wholeheartedly, but champions others along the way which results in a movement. She is the founder of Freedom Fleur , a for-profit social enterprise that strives to resource visionary women. Kirstie believes in empowering women entrepreneurs to take the next step in their God-given dreams. Whether you define yourself as the tradit...

Dr. Alicia Britt Chole's book, Anonymous: Jesus' Hidden Years and Yours , radically changed my perspective a few years ago when I picked it up for the first time – so much so, that I've gifted it to multiple friends and recently pulled it back out to read through it again. Alicia is absolutely brilliant and her thoughts about God, and the way our daily life walks in step with Jesus, comes from a d...

I absolutely love Mollie Thorsen Andrews and I think you will too. She serves as the US Advocacy Director for A21 based in Washington D.C. and her story of first becoming connected to A21 is powerful. Mollie also runs her family's company, The Little Burros , which was featured on Shark Tank. Alongside both of these stories with A21 and The Little Burros, in this conversation Mollie shares her bac...

Today, it is just me (Nikki Dutton) on the episode and to kick off season three we are having a little catch up. This casual conversation is meant to feel like grabbing coffee or going for a drive with a friend while we talk about what life has looked like lately. I will also share what to expect ahead for season three of the podcast, as well as answer the trademark question we ask every guest of...

Today the More with Nikki Dutton Podcast turns TWO! I can't believe this idea that turned into a pandemic project has become such an important part of my life. This episode includes favorite moments from the first two seasons of the podcast as we prepare to launch into season three – EP 23. Getting to Know Gober Farms – Jared and Katrina Gober EP 05. Living a Legacy – Trudy Cathy White EP 12....