The Speakeasy

Executive Director at Secular Pro-life, Monica Snyder joins Blake to discuss the reasons behind her commitment to the pro-life cause. She shares her Catholic upbringing and subsequent departure from the church, emphasizing that her opposition to abortion is rooted in a belief in the sanctity of life rather than religious doctrine. She explores the misconception that pro-life views are exclusively...

Founders of Get Soul, Mike and Angie Lee join Blake to discuss their personal journeys and experiences that lead to the creation of their wellness brand, explaining how CBD and THC played a role in moving away from the constant fight-or-flight mode. The conversation touches on the cultural shift towards exploring alternatives to alcohol and explores their perspectives on education, entrepreneurshi...

Founder of 24/7 Marriage, Shannan Labrador joins Blake to discuss her journey as a "crappy Christian" and the early challenges in her marriage. She shares how she struggled with unhealed trauma and became the main problem in her marriage during the first five years. Through mentorship and self-reflection, she recognized her destructive behavior, made shifts towards healthier responses, and experie...

The creator of 1000 Hours Outside, Ginny Yurich joins Blake to share her personal journey as a mom, struggling with the challenges of parenting and feeling lost in the early years. The turning point comes when a friend introduces the idea of spending four to six hours outside whenever the weather is tolerable, leading to transformative experiences for both the mom and her kids. The conversation ex...

Content creator Kevin Thom joins Blake to discuss her journey into the online space, particularly during the heightened discussions in 2020, highlighting the fear of man and the importance of standing on truth. Join their deep dive into the impact of music and how different genres of music affect the mind, soul, and spirit, drawing connections between music and societal issues in the Black communi...

Holistic Chiropractor and wellness advocate, Dr. Courtney Kahla joins Blake to discuss her journey to becoming a chiropractor with a focus on nervous system-based care. Join them as they dive into the profound impact of chiropractic care on various health issues by addressing the root cause through nervous system communication. Dr. Courtney encourages a holistic approach to lifestyle choices, emph...

Your hormone health bestie, Emily Detrick joins Blake to dive into the intricacies of the menstrual cycle with a focus on empowerment and education. Join them as they discuss the phases of the cycle likened to seasons: menstrual phase (winter), follicular phase (spring), ovulation (summer), and others. They emphasize understanding these phases to harness energy, creativity, and social capacity thr...

The hosts of the Blurry Creatures podcast, Nate Henry and Luke Rodgers join Blake to explore the shift from growing up in the church to questioning beliefs and exploring ignored Bible verses, leading to a deeper understanding of their faith. Their conversation extends to conspiracy theories, history, and the supernatural. They touch upon various conspiracy theories and the challenge of discerning...

Join us for today's episode while Blake reflects on the past year's challenges, admitting the show took a backseat due to personal demands but promises a revitalized focus for the upcoming season. Embracing changes, she hints at a return to the podcast's roots while introducing fresh elements like longer, impassioned discussions, including diverse guests regardless of religious beliefs. Excited ab...

Author, speaker, and Bible teacher Nicki Koziarz joins Blake to discuss how life transitions relate to the seasons Moses experienced. They explore development, separation, cultivation, and being finished. Join them as they highlight how these seasons can intertwine and not necessarily follow a linear order. Join them as they talk about trusting God in each season, embracing change, and understandi...

Author, speaker, and dad Jay and his daughter, Rae Anne Payleitner join Blake to discuss the essence of being a girl dad. They emphasize the significance of emotional presence, entering each other's worlds, and fostering vulnerability in relationships. Both stress the idea that dads should encourage their daughters to build their own lives, embracing vulnerability and openness to navigate life's c...

Today on the podcast, Eric Swithin, the founder behind the Fatherless Epidemic documentary and the Alliance for Ending the Fatherless Epidemic, joins Blake and dives deep into his personal journey and the mission to address America's greatest epidemic. Motivated by his own childhood wounds from growing up fatherless, Eric discusses the profound impact and staggering statistics—18 million children...

Wife, mom, counselor, and owner of BBC Health, Rachael Gilbert joins Blake to discuss restoration from the inside out when it comes to our body image. In her book, she talks about being a safe and soft landing space for women and getting their body image restored, but not in a striving way. Rachel, a counselor and trauma-informed therapist, blends personal experience with professional insight, emp...

Pastor, author, and speaker Scott LaPierre joins Blake to discuss his experience with marriage and how he overcame challenges with his relationship. In his book, he addresses the importance of assuming the best in one another, addressing mental health issues through counseling, and the transformative power of faith in rebuilding a marriage. He emphasizes the role of prayer in supporting marriages,...

Author, speaker and poet, Addison Bevere joins Blake to discuss his personal journey with prayer, highlighting the different approaches to prayer he observed within his own family. He emphasizes the need to move beyond scripted and rehearsed prayers to develop a more intimate and authentic connection with God. In his book, he addresses the challenges of prayer and offers insights on how to transfo...

Author, co-founder and Executive Director of The 410 Bridge, Kurt Kandler joins Blake to share his passion for breaking the cycle of poverty within communities. In this episode, he emphasizes the importance of shifting the mindset of both the impoverished communities and those wanting to help, moving away from a victim mentality and material solutions. Join them as they discuss the role of empathy...

Author, speaker and counselor Clarence Shuler joins Blake to focus on facing loneliness, depression, and anxiety with the power of grace and shares his own personal journey of struggling with depression. In this episode, they explore the challenges of self-worth, self-worship, and the importance of embracing one's mental and emotional well-being. Join them as they emphasize the significance of sha...

Freelancer and entrepreneur, Micala Quinn joins Blake to share her journey from being a high school English teacher to becoming a freelancer and working for herself. In this episode, Micala talks about the challenges she faced as a new mother and the desire to stay home with her child, which led her to explore freelancing options. Join them as they emphasize the importance of identifying one's str...

Author and podcaster, Michelle Donnelly joins Blake to discuss the reality that motherhood often doesn't match our expectations. In this episode, they touch on the challenges of single parenting, unexpected life changes, and the anxiety and self-doubt that can arise when life doesn't go as planned. Join them as they talk about the importance of relying on God and embracing vulnerability to find st...

Join us for today's episode as Blake shares a deeply personal and candid account of her experience with SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), discussing her 15-year journey with these medications and her recent decision to stop taking them. She reflects on her initial decision to start taking SSRIs as a young adult, her family's history of relying on pharmaceuticals, and the challenges...

Biblical and family counselor, Mary Garcia and youth and family counselor, Sarah Garcia join Blake to discuss their new book on biblical insights for godly parenting and shaping future generations. They talk about the challenges of parenting in a changing culture and emphasize the importance of not being stressed by these cultural shifts. The book reflects their background in counseling and biblic...

Author, strategist, and leader Clint Grider joins Blake to discuss his journey from research and Christian universities to becoming an ordained pastor working with churches and ministries. He emphasizes the challenges churches face in a fast-paced and complex world, where there's a gap between their intentions and outcomes in making disciples. This conversation delves into the importance of data a...

Author, speaker, and podcaster Sheila Gregoire joins Blake to discuss the impact of toxic teachings in evangelical churches on women's marital and sexual satisfaction. Sheila explains how their research project surveyed thousands of women to examine how these teachings harmed women's experiences and led to harmful beliefs. Joins them as they talk about the consequences of purity culture, the lack...

Author and speaker Christy Boulware joins Blake to discuss their experiences with anxiety and how their pursuit of success and the pressure to be superwomen led to burnout and severe anxiety. Christy's journey involves striving for achievement, climbing the corporate ladder, and experiencing panic attacks that eventually led her to surrender and seek God's help. Join us as they talk about the impo...

Pastor, author and speaker Mark Batterson joins Blake to discuss his new book about the power of words. He emphasizes the impact of words and explores the concept that they have the power to shape our world and experiences; they are not just representations of reality but also play a role in creating the world around us. In his book, he focuses on the three words "please, sorry, thanks," explainin...