This week on “Faith & Calling” Paula is talking to one of the kindest, wisest and most influential teachers out there, Max Lucado – who happens to be a best-selling author of over 40 books that have sold more than 120 million copies worldwide! Max is often referred to as “America’s Pastor” (a title he very quickly shrugs off)... and after listening to th ... Show More
Jun 2023
Ep 85 - Vanessa Van Edwards: Communicating with Confidence, Working WITH your Awkwardness and Getting Your Teen to Open Up
<p>Tis the season… for socializing! Warning: This episode will change the conversation game at your next family gathering, office party and every ugly sweater party in between! Paula sits down with bestselling author, popular speaker (over 50M views on her YouTube tutorials) and ... Show More
38m 33s
Mar 2023
Ep 97 - Daphne Oz: Big Families, Big Food and Lessons From a Famous Father
<p>Warning: This episode will make you seriously hungry; snacking while listening is always advised! </p>
<p>Professional chef, Emmy award-winning television host, NYT-bestselling author and all-around amazing woman, Daphne Oz, joins Paula for one feast of a conversation. Kn ... Show More
35m 2s
Mar 2023
Ep 96 - Dr. Anita Phillips: Normalizing Anxiety, Radical Compassion And The Healing Power of Awkward Hugs
<p>In these stressful post-pandemic years, more and more of us find ourselves struggling with mental health. Whether you’re experiencing a battle in your own mind or watching a loved one wade through panic attacks and face anxiety daily, it’s helpful to remember there are things ... Show More
39m 13s
Sep 2023
Life-Changing Grace for Our Darkest Moments: Max Lucado & Jeff Allen
<p dir="ltr">We all make mistakes in our lives—big and small—and worry about letting people down, or not living up to who we think we should be. But imagine if someone saw our mistakes, no matter how grave, and instead of chastising us, still believed in us and thought we were am ... Show More
23m 51s
Apr 2025
809: MASTERMIND | Wisdom + Life Lessons You Don’t Have to Wait Decades to Learn
<p>In this episode, we’re tapping into the kind of wisdom that only comes with experience—but lucky for us, we don’t have to wait decades to access it. Inspired by the life philosophies of Gay Hendricks, Anne Lamott, Dr. Edith Eger, and John Maxwell, we’ll explore powerful truths ... Show More
47m 37s
Jul 2024
#153 - Lucas Salame: THEY’RE LYING! The TRUTH Behind Christianity & The Mental Health Crisis REVEALED
<p>This week on The Higher Self, we welcome visionary podcaster and spiritual seeker Lucas Salame, who has dedicated his life to exploring and sharing profound spiritual insights and transformative wisdom.</p>
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<p>In this episode, Danny and Lucas delve into the global ... Show More
54m 31s
Jul 2025
A Prayer for Boldness to Stand for Biblical Values
In a world filled with doubt, distraction, and pressure to walk away from truth, how can we stand firm in our faith and speak boldly about what matters most? In this episode, Amanda Idleman talks about growing deep roots in Christ, building our identity in God’s Word, and learnin ... Show More
5m 19s
Feb 2025
Happiness, Sex, and The Spiritual Life (Christopher West) | Ep. 507
Christopher West is a renowned Catholic author, speaker, and theologian, widely recognized for his engaging presentations on St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. With a passion for making profound theological concepts accessible to modern audiences, Christopher has spent over ... Show More
2h 59m
Oct 2024
Our Scars, God’s Grace: Sherry Hoppen & Tanya Glessner
*This episode contains mature content and may not be suitable for all listeners.* This week, we’re joined by Sherry Hoppen—author, speaker, recovery coach, and founder of She Surrenders. Sherry recounts her family history of alcohol abuse, and how she herself descended into a sec ... Show More
31m 23s