Of Stone & Clay with Taylor Church

My roommate and dear friend Garrett joined the pod and talked about growing up with a mother that was a therapist and the myriad ways she helped him make sense of the world and become a better listener and someone who ultimately cares more. We also talked about the difference between basic emotions and secondary emotions, active listening, spikeball (of course), divorce, our friendship, honeyroast...

Present thoughts on the power of writing out your thoughts, journaling, creative outlets, media, prayer, and following what you believe.    Follow for more content: YouTube- youtube.com/taylorchurch Instagram- @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast TikTok- @taylorchurch44

Joined by fellow podcaster Connor Dehlin (who I accidentally call Collin at the beginning), we discuss the joys of experiencing new cultures in various parts of the world, vulnerability and the challenges that imposes, over-achieving, and being highly present in a rushed world.    Find your boy at: @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast youtube.com/taylorchurch TikTok-@taylorchurch44   Also check...

Creytn who spells his name like a psychopath, joins me for a lovely and stimulating conversation about doom-scrolling, his approach to dominating the morning, dating and loving while being high in neuroticism, and discussing whether or not he is or is not a creative person.    Follow for more content Instagram- @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast Twitter- @taylorchurch44 YouTube- youtube.com/ta...

After a stupid sabbatical/hiatus/moratorium I am back talking about my trip to Greece, and answering some listener questions about racism in America, and spontaneous admiration.

Jeff is a tour de force of positivity and love and it was my pleasure to interview him and hear his takes on deliberate parenting, sex, sports and community, showing love, and realizing what your self-worth is and is not tied to. We also discussed setting boundaries, and letting people into your inner circles, and the process of establishing those circles. We had a technical mishap and only got th...

This week's episode is with an old friend I haven't seen since our stupid Ethics and Values class in 2011. Latecia (yes, she's white) is a mother, wife, and part of the 2% of female dentists in Utah. She bravely talks about her struggles with body dysmorphia and how therapy, meditation, and some healthier thoughts saved her from a very dark place. We also talk about her harrowing experience doing...

The youngest male guest so far, Ty Easton joined us to discuss his ongoing battle with cancer, his first kiss, his thoughts on attitude and the fragility of life.   Follow/love us   Insta- @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast YouTube- youtube.com/taylorchurch

From my own life and listener-submission I compiled an absurd list of some of the oddest names we've ever heard of, names that some parents will have to atone for in the next life and some first names that need to be legally changed.    Follow for more goodness   Instagram- @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast YouTube- youtube.com/taylorchurch

Natalie "Buzz" Pliler, a 24-year old I took out once 3 years ago joined me in a warm conversation about vulnerability, finding confidence, discovering what it means to be cool, therapy, depression, and the legacy we all hope to leave behind. Her moxie and charm make it very difficult to not instantly like her, and her ability to juxtapose quick humor and silliness with profound depth is truly admi...

My favorite local physicist joined the show today and talked openly about his sexuality, his faith, and how he came to discover he way gay, and how he remains in a conservative community where faith, religiosity and desires often meet at a confusing and complicated intersection. We discuss Ben's feelings on coming out, having a girlfriend, and abstaining from homosexual relations.   For more conte...

Truly someone I look up to, Rachel Duncan, my close friend's future wife came on and spoke about her perpetually sunny disposition, finding and holding onto love, and gave us her own view of how women can often mistreat each other.    Find us and follow: Insta: @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast Twitter: @taylorchurch44 YouTube: youtube.com/taylorchurch

After a brief hiatus, we are back with more stories about waiting tables, the absurd yet enlightening words of children, and the very real pain of a tooth ache.      Follow if so inclined   Insta: @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast Twitter: @taylorchurch44 YouTube: youtube.com/taylorchurch

A full recap of my trip to Brazil. The emotions of returning after 15 years. The food, the people, the smells, the moral police in my DM's, and of course accidentally running into a drug lord that tells me to give him my phone.    Instagram- @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast Twitter- @taylorchurch44 YouTube- youtube.com/taylorchurch

I explain what it means to be a nighthawk, the confusing repercussions of Percocet, my return to Brazil after 13 years, and why North Dakota is wild.      Insta: @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast YouTube: youtube.com/taylorchurch

After several failed attempts, we finally got the vibrant 22 year-old life coach clad in zebra print pants to join us for an episode. We talked about her mother's death, self-love, healing, psychedelics, ayahuasca, tarot cards, spirituality, existential wonder, being a life coach, art, and much more.    Instagram-@taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast YouTube-youtube.com/taylorchurch Twitter-@tayl...

Soulmates, love at first sight, infidelity, self-honesty, and love versus lust. In another solo episode I answer some listener questions about the heart since Valentine's Day was just upon us and matters of love remain relevant as ever.    Instagram- @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast YouTube- youtube.com/taylorchurch Twitter- @taylorchurch44

I talk about my week full of rejections, micro-bursts of depression, and the notion that perhaps going to war is actually easier than quitting smoking, or rather that changing your life is one of the most difficult things you can do.        Do me a solid and rate and review and subscribe. It's easier than almost anything you will do today.  Follow @: Instagram: @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodca...

Jesi and her French last name came on to talk about relationships and our shared passion of reading. We ended up getting into the negativity and toxicity that surrounds social media, how her husband successfully got out of the friend zone, and what books she would read if she had  a year to live. Jesi is an industrious and wily old soul that I've enjoyed following over the years. It should also be...

First episode of 2021! I answer some questions listeners had about Christmas, New Year's Resolutions, and that inevitable February fizzle when your goals take a walk and forget about you. I discuss my own goal-setting strategies, and opine how to get the very most out of life.    Follow your guy: Instagram- @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast YouTube- youtube.com/taylorchurch Twitter- @taylorch...

Last episode we had my buddy Taylor Sanford on, and since we talked a lot about his marriage and relationship with his wife, I decided to invite his wife on to see how their stories matched up. Megz, as it turns out had an incredible story of her own from overcoming years of meth addiction, to her life long struggle with eating disorders, to her own thoughts on marrying a man she described as her...

Another Taylor joins me today to talk about his first marriage, his divorce, his subsequent marriage and what he's learned along the way. We talk about his new desire to improve the way he communicates and expresses himself and how though he struggles to go deep, he actually craves having that depth with people. Tune in for Episode 28 where we will interview his current wife and make sure everythi...

My first live episode ever! I simply answered questions people asked on my Instagram (@taylorchurch44 and @ofstoneandclaypodcast) story. Admittedly I shouldn't have gone live at nearly 1 a.m., but I promised I would go live in case people missed their opportunity to ask me something. A lot of questions were about my writing, my future ambitions, and my process. I talked about my thoughts on writin...

(EXCUSE THE POOR SOUND QUALITY. ZOOM IS NOT MY FRIEND) Chris, a fellow-professional spikeball player dives into his personal life like never before. On his own podcast, Let's Go with Chris Hornacek he talks mostly about the sport (roundnet), the community and its players. But on my first Zoom episode, with subpar sonic quality we were able to get into Chris's struggles with anxiety and depression,...

One of my new favorite people, Alex Tamang came and immediately opened his heart to us on the podcast, explaining his struggle with pornography, his work and focus on self-discipline, and self-improvement. Alex is a third-degree black belt in Karate, and is a burgeoning spikeball player studying psychology.    Follow for more goodies Insta: @taylorchurch44 @ofstoneandclaypodcast YouTube: youtube.c...