As a young writer and performer, Sara Benincasa found her voice doing stand-up comedy. For years, it seemed better than therapy. But slowly, doubts surfaced. While the external validation she received made her feel successful and even loved, something was missing. In this episode of Meditative Story, Sara shares how she came to look inward, instead of outwar ... Show More
Mar 17
Martha Beck: Letting our hearts take the lead
It’s not surprising that Martha Beck, best-selling author and columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine, grew up as a high achiever. Attending Harvard University for both undergraduate and doctoral degrees, Martha spends years fighting to be the smartest person in the room and contendi ... Show More
38m 59s
Jun 2025
S2E20 When Stories Hurt and Heal: A Storytelling Coach on Forgiveness and Faith with Emanuela Hall
<p>Friends, </p>
<p>In this episode, storytelling coach Emanuela Hall, a homeschooling Catholic revert and mother of three shares her story of rediscovering the Catholic faith, navigating the challenges of marriage and motherhood, and embracing the healing power of storytelling.< ... Show More
38 m
Feb 2023
Ep 93 - Beth Moore: Painful Beginnings, Necessary Endings and God’s Faithfulness for In Between
<p>Leaning into a big call on your life often requires a healthy dose of courage – of which this week’s guest has no shortage of! Beloved Bible study leader, bestselling author, speaker and all-around visionary, Beth Moore, is a faith leader familiar to many – but until recently, ... Show More
40m 41s
Sep 2022
Ep 75 - Lisa Harper: Shedding Your Shame, Braving Your Fears and The Call of Adoption
<p>Meet Paula’s newest best friend - and soon to be yours, too! Gifted writer, speaker and host of “Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology” podcast, Lisa herself, is here. Buckle up for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation that will leave you wanting more from these two AccessMore p ... Show More
37m 33s
Aug 2025
From the Archive – The Guest: Emma Cline On Outsiders, Delusion & Desire
Welcome to the Service95 Book Club with Dua Lipa, a podcast dedicated to the books that stay with us – and the brilliant minds behind them.As well as bringing you a brand-new episode every month, we’ll also be dipping into the archive of fascinating conversations Dua has had with ... Show More
35m 36s
Sep 2022
Ep 73 - TobyMac: Loss, Rediscovering God's Goodness & Sheryl Crow
<p>Paula jumps back into a brand new season of “Faith & Calling” with a powerful conversation from a raw and rugged place where the unrelenting pain of loss intersects with the unending goodness of God. Her guest this week, TobyMac – the seven-time GRAMMY winner, contemporary ... Show More
34m 51s
Jul 2025
Overcoming Anxiety in Motherhood and Easy Summer Dinners with Cameron Rogers
<p>In this episode, Katie sits down with Cam Rogers, host of the podcast Conversations with Cam, for a heartfelt chat about motherhood, mental health, and finding purpose after life takes an unexpected turn. Cam started her podcast as a creative outlet while working in finance in ... Show More
40m 51s
<p>Christa Black, a singer, author and podcaster joins the podcast to share her testimony of spiritual encounters after attempting to find God through psychedelics. </p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this episode possible.</p><p><br></p><p>Get $35 off yo ... Show More
