"Being present is more important than what you say. Being present is more important than giving someone the right quote or the right whatever. Being there, sitting there matters...And I think that sometimes it's as simple as that.”
-Hoda Kotb
On this episode, I'm joined by a dear friend of mine, a beloved colleague at NBC News, and, just an all-around bea ... Show More
Jun 2019
How to Seek Joy with Martha Beck
"If I can experience joy, then isn't joy its own excuse for being, isn't that enough of a reason to be alive? And everything I read or heard about people with down syndrome, was that they could experience tremendous amounts of joy. So I chose to keep Adam, but more importantly, I ... Show More
46m 14s
May 2019
Father Greg Boyle Shares The Meaning of Radical Kinship
"The minute you can kind of say, wow, the widow, orphan stranger, the folks at the margins, these are my trustworthy guides, I'm going to go there so they can lead me to the kinship. Oh God. Well that's, you've just turned privilege on its head because you're not guiding them or ... Show More
53m 24s
Feb 2025
A Prayer for When a Friendship Falls Apart
If you've walked through losing a friendship, I see you. I know it is painful and, at times question, provoking. But, let Jesus in that space. - Chelsey DeMatteis 🎙 🎉 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW - YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER:
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5m 44s
Mar 2024
When Do I Disclose My Struggles to Someone I'm Dating
Have you ever felt like your past is a maze that complicates your journey toward love?
We understand that sharing the deepest corners of your heart, marked by trauma and past missteps, can be a treacherous path to tread in the world of dating.
Today, we address a question from a ... Show More
14m 43s
Sep 2024
It's OK To Bring Jesus The Tears And The Laughter
Today's guest is here to remind us that we don't only need to come to Jesus during the bad times, but that He wants us during our good times, too! Comedian Ellen Skrmetti joins for a conversation about the topics and life lessons included in her book, Hey, Jesus, It’s Me: I Have ... Show More
24m 48s
May 12
Friends – What Good Are They? (Open Forum)
In our times, friendship is relatively ignored. Every other kind of love, every other kind of relationship is a hot topic. Everybody is writing about romance or family, while friendship is seen as uninteresting. And yet, friendship is absolutely vital. Do you understand how cruci ... Show More
39m 10s