Sinner Saint Sister

This week on Sinner Saint Sister, Amy Ford, national speaker and author and co-founder of Embrace Grace, joins us to deliver pro life, pro love encouragement as we seek to create a culture of maternal support in a post Roe world. Amy is wise and vulnerable, generous and hopeful. She understands the desperation around an unplanned pregnancy, laments the complex sorrow of abortion, and seeks to love...

Regina Boyd, a licensed therapist, author, wife and mom, shares her wisdom on the loneliness epidemic and how to combat our lack of social connection and growing isolation. With reflection, insight, tips, and her own personal struggle, she points us away from the harms of living as lone rangers and towards God’s intention of holy belonging. Connect with Regina here: https://www.reginaboyd.com Subs...

Fan, host, producer favorite, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is back to talk to us about the highs and lows of ADHD and surviving and thriving in a neurotypical world with a neurodivergent brain. This episode is full of easy explanations, helpful compensations, and as usual, Dr. Lockhart’s warm wisdom. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here ( https://m.youtube.com/...

Internet sensation, Chip Leighton, joins us to discuss his social media success as everyone’s favorite dad and husband who calls ‘em like he sees ‘em and tells it like it is. Whether he’s instructing other husbands how to overly apologize, highlighting our kids’ idiosyncrasies or inspiring us with teenage snark, he’s taken the internet by storm with relatability and a lot of laughs. We discuss the...

In a break from the norm, or what you might expect from Sinner Saint Sister, I am interviewing a TRUE true crime expert, M. William Phelps, author of over 40 true crime books, producer host and consultant on many tv productions, and creator and host of the podcasts Crossing the Line and host of Paper Ghosts, respectively. Together we discussed humanity’s obsession with scary stories and the ethica...

Dr. Hillary L. McBride joins Sinner Saint Sister to discuss practices using the body as a tool for healing. Through self-acceptance and self-awareness, Dr. McBride walks us through embodiment and disembodiment, valid arguments/ explanations for both (respectively), and our relationship between our physical beings, cognitive proclivities and emotional realities. This is a deep dive into our body’s...

Sarah Bessey is a trusted sage and guide. She’s a thought leader— a holy mix of pastor, poet and friend. In this episode we discuss social media, doubt, heartbreak, wig walls, and the release of her fifth book, Field Notes for the Wilderness. Sarah preaches a Gospel that restores the broken and bears the heavy. She’s attentive, wise and playful. You will love this relaxed conversation that showcas...

Kayla Craig is a writer, entrepreneur, artist, friend, wife, mom and disciple. Her latest book, Every Season Sacred, seeks to breathe room into our lives for deeper spirituality and more meaningful connection. Together we talk about changing seasons and messy middles, shifting priorities and holy space. Her writing is deep but accessible so it should have been no surprise that this conversation wa...

Every now and then, while scrolling Tiktok, I will watch someone’s content and know for sure that what you see is what you get and immediately want to find a patio for a margarita, or a couch for some coffee, and be friends. Sheena Melwani is one of those media personalities whose positivity is sincere, whose joy is a magnet. It was all my pleasure to sit down with her and learn for certain that w...

My guest today, Eve Rodsky, author of Finding Your Unicorn Space and Fair Play, is here to tell us about her highly acclaimed system that completely revolutionizes how women balance their to do lists, reclaim their time, and rediscover what makes them interesting. Her book, Fair Play, is part of Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club. It has been made into a documentary on Hulu and been featured well… ever...

I have admired the work and example of Dr. Gloria Purvis for quite some time. She is a radio and media personality, Catholic author, speaker, scholar and activist who lives life with humble trust. She hosted Morning Glory, an international radio show, and is now hosting her own podcast, the Gloria Purvis Podcast from America Media. In this episode about trial and sorrow Dr. Purvis generously share...

Writer and Director, Brock Heasley, is always such a delightful, insightful guest. It was all my honor to talk with him about what it’s like to release art into the world as his first feature film is in theaters now!! With the subtlety of good storytelling and the thrill of worthy adventure, The Shift delivers a thrill of hope for today’s weary world. https://www.angel.com/movies/the-shift Subscri...

This episode feels important. I recently listened to Dear Alana, the number 1 show on Apple Podcasts, and was gripped by how intimately listeners were let in to the turmoil experienced by many Christians who are gay through the life and death of Alana Chen. Simon K. Fung, creator of Dear Alana, shared Alana’s life with careful detail and reverent dignity. Simon has a deep love for the Church which...

Kristina Hart and I laugh and hot take our way through the many difficulties of life in this fun conversation that includes a little of this and a little of that. What do Binny Hinn, Twitter, Hillsong, and Dating Apps have in common? Well, not much… except the two of us laughing to keep from crying. Follow Kristina @edgykristina on socials Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing...

Clare McCallan sits down with me for some REAL TALK about modern dating— hits and misses, trends and tips— and she says all the quiet parts out loud! You’ll love this frank discussion with someone in the trenches of trying to find a partner in a changing world while maintaining Christian values. Connect with Clare on Instagram @clare_mccallan Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscrib...

Every now and then it is all my pleasure to devote an episode to getting to know someone by asking them random but revealing questions. In this episode I play 20 Questions with Retha Nichole because I think one of the unsung joys of friendship is introducing your friends to each other in hopes they will find their own connection. Internet friends are real friends! Retha is someone to follow and gr...

Raising teenagers isn’t for the faint of heart. As our children grow up, seek independence, and make their own decisions our guidance as parents has never felt more crucial. Yet, often this is the time when we feel the most disconnected. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart shares how we can establish good connection, keep effective communication, and practice healthy conflict with our teenagers. This episode...

Mysticism. Wonder. Presence. Kevin Sweeney, author of Making of a Mystic and Joy of Letting Go, shares his wisdom, creativity, and inner mystic in a delightful and thought provoking conversation that is sure to leave you thinking and praying and wanting to create more space in your life for holy moments. Get Kevin's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mystic-Journey-Mushrooms-Everyone/dp/1957...

A down to earth conversation about changing the world one person at a time with Dr. Alex Gotay: prolific speaker, renowned author & Catholic thought leader. In this episode Dr. Alex Gotay shares his passion for God’s people and how to most lovingly invite them to know the love of God and experience freedom in Christ. He’s honest, relatable, fiery and deeply in love with the God he serves. His...

In this conversation with author, counselor and trauma survivor, Aundi Kolber, we learn new and more expansive definitions of strength. In her latest book, Strong Like Water, Aundi combines science, psychology, some hard fought knowledge, and the love of God to show us that while there’s no way through but through, healing is available to us. Aundi is knowledgeable and compassionate, tender and fi...

My new friend, Dawn Barton, has just the perspective we need when it comes to getting older. In this conversation about marching into our second chapters with a rallying battle cry, Dawn points out we are far more equipped to be the best versions of ourselves than we ever have been before and that God may just be getting started in using us to change the world He loves. Our talk was full of laughs...

Kristin and Jen of I Mom So Hard are the best friend duo that went mega viral, became an internet sensation, and are now best selling authors, podcast hosts, and comedians with a national tour. Over the years they have used their wit and humor to make observations about momming—this thing we love so much but aren’t sure isn’t going to kill us. Their videos keep us in stitches for pointing out the...

We only have one life. Jen Fulwiler, this week’s guest, believes in life in abundance. For her that means raising a big family and chasing dreams, God right in the middle, stage directing it all. When it comes to work/ life balance Jen has written her own rules and lived life her own way encouraging women to pursue what calls them. This conversation dives into her conversion from atheism, big fami...

In this lively episode with Meg Hunter-Kilmer we cover a lot of ground. From sanctification, sacrifice, counter-cultural living, finding friendship with the Saints, and the beauty and gift of God’s Word, Meg shares her wisdom in a way that left me changed. Inspired, motivated, and gently nudged towards holiness, I have a feeling Meg has this effect on many. I forgot every note I had and instead ju...

Mr. Chazz Lewis, an educational specialist, coach and podcast host, is committed to helping adults through childhood. With compassion, patience, insight, and humor Mr. Chazz teaches us how to respond to our children’s emotions and behaviors and equip them with the tools necessary to improve each day and embrace mistakes as learning opportunities. I felt so lovingly guided in this episode. Don’t mi...