The Molden Cast with Jessye Wilden

When Missy got the phone call, she knew…everything in her life would be defined by what happened before that call and what was going to happen after it. Life would never be the same. In this deeply moving episode, Jessye sits down with the unstoppable Missy Young —a.k.a. Machine Gun Missy—to talk about tech, transformation, and what it really means to live a life of purpose. Missy may have spent 2...

In this episode, we dive deep with Tori Hope Petersen as she shares: ✨ What daily life looks like as a speaker, author, and mom. ✨ Why healing is a lifelong journey, not a destination. ✨ How to recognize and unweave dysfunctional patterns in your life. ✨ The role of faith and scripture in reframing self-worth. ✨ Why we often seek validation from those who reject us—and how to shift that minds...

It’s a TAKEOVER! Ryan snags the host seat, flipping the script on Jessye to spill details about The Molden Cast Season 3. Expect can’t-miss guests, big heart, and the return of the familiar voices you love—all wrapped up in episodes that are certified fresh(ish). Buckle up for a sneak peek at what’s in store as we wrestle with what it means to better love the people who make up our communities. Co...

Join Jessye and her husband Ryan for a heartfelt discussion about the joys and challenges no told them of parenting adult children. Jump into the importance of open communication, mental health, and offering support through life's ups and downs. Ryan takes Jessye on lively rabbit trails more than once as listeners get to enjoy their banter and teasing. Learn more about their personal insights and...

Pop some popcorn, turn up the volume, as Carlos Whittaker shares his journey of disconnecting from screens and reconnecting with what it means to be human. How much of your life are you really missing? Well, one day Carlos did the math, and the calculations were hard to stomach. This discovery led Carlos to spend seven screen-free weeks, completely unplugging from technology. During this time, he...

In this episode, KK returns to The Molden Cast, leading us to bravely explore more freedom through transparency and self-awareness. KK shares what life looks like for him now as a rising senior, and together, he and Jessye discuss the superpowers and struggles of living with ADHD, along with his views on the tricky world of dating and friendship. Join in as KK offers tangible encouragement to pare...

This is the episode Jessye wishes she had when her children's lives were upended by trauma. When tragedy strikes, how can we help our kids grieve and heal? How do we support them emotionally and physically? And where do we even start when a crisis hits? PLEASE NOTE: This episode briefly mentions suicide, homicide, gun violence, specifics of family deaths, and the days immediately following their t...

Today we are celebrating our country’s independence with Brittany Butler , a former CIA targeting officer with nine years of experience in counterterrorism. Brittany has worked both at Langley and in the Middle East, achieving critical foreign intelligence objectives and collaborating with foreign liaisons to apprehend terrorists. And on today’s episode, she’s spilling the tea on how she got recru...

This episode brings the magic as Taylor Hughes joins us to talk about his life as a storytelling magician, bestselling author, dad, and comedy magic special creator. Get ready to belly laugh as Taylor and Jessye share how they met and the cringeworthy things our parents should never tell us, ever. Discover how his newest book, MISDIRECTION: A Magician’s Guide to Spotting and Avoiding Manipulation...

Get ready to belly laugh (and get a little teary) with author, writing coach, and podcast host Kimberly Stuart, as she shares about being a regular girl who loves Jesus while doing some extraordinary things. Find encouragement about holding onto God’s character—even when we don’t understand what’s happening in our own story. Listen in about near death experiences, Spanish translating gone horribly...

Help! My friend is grieving! Author and speaker Beth Marshall joins the Molden Cast family today. This conversation is packed FULL of wisdom and practical ways to be a great friend through the hard times. This episode, much like Beth’s upcoming book, Uncrushed, is like chicken soup for the griever’s soul–full of ingredients and ideas to help us through the toughest seasons. If you’ve ever felt lik...

**In this episode, topics with sexual violence are discussed.** Dr. Brook Bello joins The Molden Cast today, helping us get authentic about finding peace and forgiveness, even when it seems impossible. Brook reminds us who we really are when pain and shame threaten to take us down. Brook’s book, Shame Undone , is a gut-wrenching and beautiful coming-of-age story. It depicts the ways that sex traff...

Dive headfirst into this heartfelt and crucial conversation with our guest, Brandon Janous. Brandon tragically lost his wife, Rachel, leaving him to raise their three beautiful children without their mommy. However, what could have felt like the end was instead the catalyst for understanding what truly makes life worth living. Lean in as Jessye and Brandon explore the things that hold genuine sign...

On this episode, the middle Molden – Aydan – joins The Molden Cast for her season two debut. After a school year of work and research, she shares with us the topic she’s chosen for her Senior thesis: Identity. In a world where labels and identity just seem to get more confusing, Aydan helps us focus on the three important components that make up our identities: being, personality, and purpose. Lis...

Jump into an inspiring conversation on today's podcast as we welcome the insightful Bob Goff. Bob shares his wisdom, stories, and humor, guiding us on transforming pain into purpose. Explore the significance of finding safe spaces to unpack the baggage we carry and discover how living fearlessly can lead to the beautiful life we hope for. Join Jessye and Bob as they discuss happiness, healing, and...

Jessye and Kieran kick off Season Two of The Molden Cast by sharing the song lyrics propelling them into the next chapter of their lives. It's been over six years since Kieran tragically lost her birth parents, making her an expert at facing pain head-on and living a purposeful life. Discover the slippery ways we can find ourselves stuck, and listen in as Jessye and Kieran reveal their favorite st...

In this final episode of The Molden Cast’s first season, Jessye is taking the feedback she’s collected over the last year and distilling it into one heartfelt finale that will resonate with all of us. (Trigger Awareness: This episode talks about depression and suicide.) What if there were a way to measure the space between who we think we SHOULD be and who we feel like we REALLY are? Because here’...

This episode features a true trailblazer, Stephanie Nelson , founder of the Coupon Mom website . In 2008, she launched the coupon movement that swept across America. Stephanie's expertise has earned her a spot on national and local TV news shows like Good Morning America , the Today show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show . Her entrepreneurial spirit sparked a cottage industry of "coupon moms," and her f...

In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Lex , the best totally blind long and triple jumper in U.S. Paralympic history. Lex, a world record holder and five-time Paralympic medalist, takes us through his incredible achievements and the challenges he faced on his path to success. At a young age, Lex's sight began to fade due to recurrent retina detachments, ultimately leaving him bl...

Amidst the chaos of the world, "The Molden Cast" returns with Jessye Wilden. Join us as we delve into the art of managing the inner whirlwinds that life throws our way. Grief, as Jessye shares, is not a linear journey, and it often takes us by surprise. Join us as we explore the myriad ways in which grief can manifest and ideas to help us effectively cope with it. Jessye's perspective challenges u...

As we come out of the chaos of summer and into the routine of fall, who better to help us find those intentional moments with our people than author, mama of five, non-profit co-founder: Nicole Baart? Nicole knows that it’s true that love wins, but she reminds us that it’s often messy and unpredictable. She knows what it’s like to have children transitioning into adulthood right in front of her ey...

At only age five, Mila is by far the smallest guest we’ve ever had on the podcast. Not only is she the youngest Molden, she is the last one in the family to get her episode out into the world. Although it is atypical for a guest to be so little here, this episode is meant to remind us what it was like to be a child. And maybe it will help us remember the things that used to be so important to us w...

How do we put love into action and live meaningful lives? In this impactful episode, John is sharing with us his family’s ten rules that will change how we love and lead in our homes and our businesses. Learn how the goal of parenting is not to have well-behaved kids, but rather to love them with a “Whole Bunches” kind of love.  Along with being a cherished husband and father, Ambassador Rich...

Get ready to belly laugh (and get a little teary) with author, writing coach, and podcast host, Kimberly Stuart, as she shares about being a regular girl who loves Jesus while doing some extraordinary things. Find encouragement about holding onto God’s character even when we don’t understand what’s happening in our own story. Listen in about near death experiences, Spanish translating gone horribl...

Today Jessye is revealing stories that have never been shared publicly before. Answering questions from listeners like you, Jessye dives into topics that have been burning in people’s minds since her book, We Wrote Your Name in Color , released last October. She’s letting us in on what has surprised her most being a mom of five, what stories hit the cutting room floor, and how grief and hope affec...