With everything going on in the world today, many of us can be scared to hope or even think about the future. In wrestling with these feelings in our own lives throughout COVID we’ve come to understand how important it is to continue dreaming a

Lindsey Nobles - From 'burnout to balancing responsibility'

Nov 17th, 2020 49m 13s

There are so many times that we fail to reach out and connect because of fear. On today’s episode, Lindsey Nobles helps us understand the value of stepping outside of our comfort zone, especially when it’s toward people in a different season of

Dave & Taylor Nichols - COVID Reflections (Part III)

Nov 10th, 2020 52m 9s

Dave and I are picking back up with a discussion on marriage as part of our COVID Reflections mini-season. It's been 16 years of REAL LIFE together. If I'm honest, I thought those years would have better prepared us to handle 2020 with more gra

Rondell Treviño - From 'political polarization to passionate participation'

Nov 3rd, 2020 32m 5s

As many of us hit the polls today, I wanted to do a special episode that highlights the need for unity in such a time as this. Although this is not a political or a religious podcast, it is one dedicated to learning from one another as we navig

39: Anita Lakshman - From 'access' to 'acceptance'

Oct 20th, 2020 50m 2s

We have talked a lot about the tension many have felt in the wake of COVID-19 and today we take that conversation a step further, talking with Anita Lacksman as she shares her family's firsthand experience of contracting COVID-19 at the very be

38: Dave & Taylor Nichols - COVID reflections (Part II)

Oct 13th, 2020 43m 28s

Our children’s education has been one of the biggest discussion points for Dave and me amidst COVID. Both of us come from a homeschool background, but we never thought we'd actually homeschool our own kids... And we definitely didn't see oursel

37: Morgan Menichini - From 'educating' to 'effecting change'

Oct 6th, 2020 46m 39s

Having had the opportunity to witness Morgan Menichini teach, especially in this unique time of virtual learning, I can speak first hand the many ways she loves and encourages everyone around her. Her voice radiates hope and life, as she brings

Episode 36: COVID reflections with Taylor and Dave

Sep 28th, 2020 38m 16s

Humbling, scary, and downright hard, yet still combined with a mix of tender moments - 2020 has definitely been one for the books. Being that Speak Life is a podcast committed to keeping it “‘real and raw’ it only felt right to “‘go there” with

36: Dave and Taylor Nichols - COVID reflections

Sep 28th, 2020 38m 16s

Tova Sido - From 'fear' to 'forgiveness'

May 26th, 2020 52m 14s

Intentional, Beautiful, Forgiving and FULL of LOVE, that is my friend Tova Sido. Ever time I hear her story I am humbled by the ways she chooses forgiveness over bitterness and resentment. We talk about the heart behind her book 'Borrowed C

Jessica Honegger - From 'feeling stuck' to 'going scared'

May 19th, 2020 48m 18s

My friend Jessica Honegger hits close to home as she talks about how we moms can sometimes feel like we're on the side lines of life. As author of Imperfect Courage and Founder of the socially conscious fashion brand Noonday Collection, Jes

ALAN GRAHAM - From 'house' to 'home'

May 12th, 2020 44m 45s

Today's guest is all about relationships and shared connection - a topic that I could talk about all day. Alan Graham is the founder of MobileLoaves & Fishes and has been committed to loving the homeless well through this ministry. He has b

Cheryl Luke - From 'knowing people' to 'knowing God'

May 5th, 2020 49m 40s

Cheryl Luke is the kind of friend that you can talk to for hours. I always find safety in our conversations as she holds space to navigate hard conversations. In this episode she shares how her foundation in faith, family, and close friends

Brooke Warnock - From ‘resentment’ to ‘restoration’

Apr 28th, 2020 53m 58s

Have you ever had that friend that’s the hostess with the mostest...? That’s my friend Brooke Warnock, a soul that embodies what it means to make others feel welcomed and loved. When Brooke and I recorded this episode, I had no idea we woul

Jonny May - From ‘fearful reaction’ to ‘informed connection’

Apr 21st, 2020 52m 43s

I am filled with so much hope after my talk with Jonny May. I invited him on the show to share his expertise as a licensed counselor in the midst of COVID 19. He provides a different perspective that highlights the choices we have outside o

Lindsey Wheeler - From ‘homebound’ to ‘hopeful’

Apr 14th, 2020 38m 4s

Have you disqualified yourself from the race? It's questions like these that my friend Lindsey Wheeler says force us to grow beyond our circumstances. In fact, it led her to start her business Bottle of Tears: A Thoughtful Gift of Hope for

Jenn Jett Barrett - ‘Finding the next right step”

Apr 7th, 2020 1h

If you are a regular listener of the show, you've heard the name Jenn Jett Barrett. I believe during this time of social distancing and uncertainty we can learn from Jenn's Camp Well philosophy - 'just take the next right step.' She shares how

Cassie Carrigan - From ‘unimaginable sorrow’ to ‘undeniable truth’

Mar 31st, 2020 1h 2m

Prepare your hearts as we dive deep with Cassie Carrigan into her story of love, loss and acceptance. Cassie, her husband, and two children are currently picking up the pieces after the devastating loss of her daughter Radiance and her son

Pete Enns - From “her pain” to “his healing”

Mar 24th, 2020 52m 6s

This episode of Speak Life is a follow up discussion to Elizabeth Petter’s interview. No one could have prepared me for this powerful conversation with Elizabeth’s dad, Pete Enns. If you’ve read any of his work or have listened to his podcast “

Elizabeth Petters - From ‘anxiously existing’ to ‘lovingly living’

Mar 17th, 2020 58m 8s

I absolutely love the vulnerability and openness that Elizabeth Petters brings to this episode. She opens up about navigating a childhood filled with anxiety, her journey with mental illness and struggle to find forgiveness. I loved hearing how

Taylor Nichols - From ‘curiosity’ to ‘connection’

Mar 10th, 2020 56m 41s

I’m in the hot seat! We’re kicking off season 3 with a special episode. My dear friend, Jenn Jett Barrett, takes over as this week’s host to discover the heart and mission behind the Speak Life Podcast. We talk about my childhood, my faith, cur

Trailer

Season 3 Trailer

Mar 3rd, 2020 53s

Can you believe we’ve made it to season 3?! I can’t either. I’m the first one in the hot seat, so make sure you tune in as we kick off a great season full of REAL conversations, REAL people, and REAL stories.

Nick Runyon

Dec 3rd, 2019 1h 7m

My dear friend, Nick Runyon, joins me on the show today! He is married to Whitney and they are the founders of The Archibald Project and have adopted three beautiful children from the Congo! Today, you'll hear about his retirement as an airline

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 26th, 2019 1m 50s

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all, wherever you are, whatever you're doing, whoever you're with. I hope you will take a moment and just celebrate what 2019 has given you, honor what it has taken, and look for ways to anticipate what 2020 will bring. Be

Episode 22 - Tori Petersen

Nov 19th, 2019 1h 3m

This weeks guest is my new friend Tori Petersen. She currently resides in a small town in Minnesota, with her husband and their new baby boy. Tori grew up in the foster care system starting at the age of 4, and today she shares her story and gi