The Daily Pour

In this episode Matthew Hooper, founder of Track 3 Leadership Development and facilitator of The Leadership Hub in Sutter Creek, CA shares how coaching and community can transform your growth journey. From his personal story to the heart behind Growth Huddles , Matthew unpacks why leadership doesn’t have to be lonely and how finding the right coach or community might be the next step you didn’t kn...

Lisa Thompson serves at Bayside Church in Granite Bay, where she leads both the Women’s Ministry and Adult Ministry. With a heart for discipleship and community, Lisa is passionate about empowering women, guiding spiritual growth, and fostering meaningful connections across all stages of life. Her leadership impacts not only women but the broader adult community at Bayside, where she helps create...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Mia Reed - wife, mom, and a passionate advocate for adoption, foster care, and children with special needs. Mia is the founder of Growing Hope in El Dorado County , a community initiative dedicated to supporting foster and adoptive families with the tools, training, and connection they need to provide healing care. With lived experience and...

No matter what we’re up against, how much our circumstances change or how uncertain life feels, He remains the Lord: unchanging, faithful, and steady. In this episode, we reflect on the Lord’s constant presence and the solid foundation He provides in every season of life. When everything around us shifts, we can stand firm because He is the rock on which we build our lives. If you enjoyed this epi...

In this episode, we’re hanging out with worship pastor Ryan Tenney - lover of Jesus, his family, his Harley, and a big bowl of ice cream. He shares his real and relatable journey to faith, how he fell in love with worship, and why he's passionate about reaching young adults for Jesus. It’s a laid-back convo full of laughs, heart, and encouragement.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscri...

Today I sit down with my friend and world-renowned adventure wedding photographer Charleton Churchill , known around the world for capturing the first iconic, Mt. Everest wedding.  His work has gone viral, landed on the covers of top magazines, and been featured on major shows like Live with Kelly and Ryan . But Charleton’s story goes far deeper than epic images. In this conversation, Charleton sh...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Doreen as she shares her powerful faith journey — one marked by a deep longing to know God that began in childhood. Though questions stirred in her heart early on, it wasn’t until adulthood that Doreen made the life-changing decision to follow Christ. With honesty and grace, she opens up about the struggles, the searching, and the moments of clarity that...

Sometimes we think we have to keep smiling to show we have faith, or that being sad means we’re somehow failing spiritually. But the Psalms show us something different—moments where tears and worship happen at the same time. In this episode, we’re talking about that honest place where joy and sorrow mix. We’ll look at how to stop thinking one cancels out the other, and how God meets us right in th...

God’s Got You, Jeff – Peace in the Face of Glioblastoma In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with my brother-in-law, Jeff, who was diagnosed with glioblastoma—a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. While Jeff doesn’t go into the medical specifics of his treatment, his journey through surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy is marked by a deep and abiding peace. He shares what it’s...

🎙️ New Episode Out Now: “Hope in Action” with Wendi Cross In this powerful and inspiring episode, we’re joined by Wendi Cross — CEO and Founder of XHope (xhopemissions.org). Wendi is a passionate leader, a dedicated ministry partner, a cherished friend, and a proud mom whose life mission is to serve others through compassion, faith, and action. Wendi shares her journey of founding XHope, the heart...

Welcome back to The Daily Pour Podcast ! In this meaningful episode, I’m joined by my husband and pastor, Brian Lopez for a conversation you don't want to miss. Brian shares his personal faith journey, how his relationship with God has shaped who he is today, and we open up about our own story as a couple.  So grab your coffee, tea, or whatever fuels your day, and join us for a rich conversat...

Welcome to The Daily Pour Podcast, where we’re all about pouring out encouragement and hope to help you navigate life’s highs and lows. I’m your host, Rachel Lopez, and I am so thrilled to kick off this journey with you. This first season is all about laying the foundation for what The Daily Pour is going to be—a space for real conversations, uplifting stories, and practical inspiration to brighte...