Henry Arnold is back on the Isle, giving us the down low on King David. and talking about his latest book, the final installment in his Song of Prophets and Kings series, called "Lion of Judah", all about... you guessed it... King David. First of all, just in case you ever wondered about KD's psychological profile (cause who hasn't?) we've got you covered with our Stupid Game: Meyers Briggs Edition. We are nothing if not quasi-socially-scientific around here. (btw, you can take the lightning qui...
Jun 20, 2025•41 min•Ep. 3
Oh yeah, we're still talking about being WEIRD, cause that's what we do around here. (Go back and listen to Part 1, it's really good!) If you've ever noticed, weird is one of them there SPECTRUM words, ranging from the delightfully eccentric to the dangerously delusional. There is weirdness that should be celebrated, and weirdness that should frankly be extricated. So how do we delineate? Should we delineate (spoiler alert: the answer is yes!) And how do we know the difference between what shoul...
May 23, 2025•10 min•Ep. 2
Coming at you with a few thoughts about weirdness... spoiler alert. It's in the eye of the beholder. For more Misfit fun for everyone (podcasts, blogposts, gallery of beauty, even some original music) - subscribe to isleofmisfits.com (oh, and if you like what you hear, feel free to give us a review to help expand our siblinghood of square pegs, and spread the good news of OWNING OUR AWKWARD, LOVING OUR FELLOW MISFIT, and SEEKING BEAUTY AND TRUTH EVERYWHERE). Join the Instagram Misft community he...
May 09, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We are nothing if not about making Misfit History. And today's momentous Misfit moment is brought to you by Abby Jartos, who reserves the historical honor of being our VERY FIRST ILLUSTRATOR here on the Isle! There's a lot happening in this podcast. Connecting to your creative side, for one. Cause guess what? You've got one. Yes. You! Even if you don't have a single flowy boho piece in your wardrobe. Creativity takes on many forms. In fact, in this episode's Stupid Game, you can play along with ...
Mar 27, 2025•30 min
I so wanted to title this episode "JOHN ELDREDGE TAKES US ON A MAGICAL MYSTICAL MISFIT TOUR..." But it was a little long. Not to mention way too alliterative. And I also didn't want to scare you off. Because the truth is, being a Mystic is not about being "magical". And it's also not about "wild woowoo, ecstatic visions or something" (that's a direct quote by JE, btw). So what IS it about then? Well, let's start with his (and by his I mean NY Times best-selling author and president of Wild at He...
Mar 14, 2025•40 min
What do you get when you put Superman, Kryptonite, Creativity and Allen Arnold together on the same podcast??? That's what we're here to find out! Allen joins us with some great encouragement on how to recognize the things that shut us down (#triggered!) , and what to do about it. Because, btw... the things that shut us down ultimately shut our creativity down. And we can't have that. So, there you go, we've got ourselves a Two'fer One! And as if that weren't enough, find out what SuperPower he ...
Feb 27, 2025•56 min
Nationally sought after author and speaker and all around authority on making your marriage all it can be, Arlene Pellicane is back on the Isle, to celebrate National Marriage Week, skillfully play our Stupid Game: Valentine's Edition, and talk about the deadly serious topic of having actual FUN in your relationship. It's a great episode, whether you're married, engaged, in love or dream of any of the above... She is also the spokesperson for National Marriage Week, which kicks of TODAY (Februar...
Feb 06, 2025•32 min
This podcast was recorded before the holidays. But I think you'll agree, since we're smack dab in the middle of that glorious week of reflection and eating all the leftover cookies, references to Christmas are still on the table. But whenever you're listening, it's always a good time for Stasi E and Stacey B to be in the house. They, of course, through Wild at Heart Ministries interact with tens, nay HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of women around the world. Cause it's just what they do. So I had question...
Dec 27, 2024•45 min
Kyle Mann, you heard me, not a cheap fake AI version but THE real life Editor in Chief of the Babylon Bee shocks us all by returning to the Isle after a 4 year hiatus. And so much has happened in those 4 years. For starters, he got WAY more famous from all that Babylon Bee satire stuff putting them on the map in a major way... he starred in an epic docudrama "January 6th: The Most Deadliest Day", and if that wasn't enough, he also (finally) read the book That Hideous Strength. We talk about all ...
Nov 05, 2024•37 min
Jeane Burgess, from Tall Oak Media, is back on the Isle to chat about dating and relationships as: 1. A Christian 2. A full fledged, "been around and learned a few things" grown up Candid. Fun. Heartfelt. Encouraging. And all around INSPIRING. That's what it's like to have a chat with Jeane. Cause that's who she is! Find out more about Jeane (and let her help promote you!) here: https://mytalloak.com/ For more Misfit Fun for Everyone, follow us here: isleofmisfits.com Got questions? Got ideas fo...
Aug 17, 2024•50 min
Author, nationally syndicated radio host, and advocate for healing children through CURE International, Brant Hansen stops by the Isle to talk about, oh lots of things. Things like owning our awkwardness (music to our Misfit ears). Getting FREE from being NEEDY (for approval... the key for creativity, btw). Getting FREE from PERFECTIONISM. Getting FREE to OFFER WHO YOU ARE. Lots of FREEDOM in this podcast! Oh, and if it's that not enough, I think you'll enjoy this episode's STUPID GAME: Cruise E...
Aug 02, 2024•38 min
We continue our discussion with Allen, touching on themes around his latest book "Risk the Real", a wake up call to defy the artificial and embrace your actual authentic life as it is offered by your actual Creator. He's also giving away a copy of Risk the Real" to one of you lucky Misfits out there. Allz you gotta do is leave a comment on the shownotes at isleofmisfits.com/ by April 30th, and you're in it to win it, baby! But wait, there's more! If you correctly answer the question about the sh...
Apr 09, 2024•31 min
It's all about taking risks and getting real on this first of a two part series with Allen Arnold, author, speaker and Wild at Heart Ministries. He's back on the Isle, not just for the Stupid Game (albeit a classic, and dare I say Shatnerrific), but to talk about some themes around his latest book "Risk the Real". He's also giving away a copy of Risk the Real" to one of you lucky Misfits out there. Allz you gotta do is leave a comment on the shownotes at https://isleofmisfits.com/ by April 30th,...
Apr 01, 2024•31 min
What is it that you are feeling called to in this season of your life? What would it take to actually do it? It's one thing to say yes. It's quite another to take those first steps. This week we invite Karen Vance, Friend of the Misfits and all around Encourager, to talk about what it looks like to respond to the Invitation to take the next step...
Mar 18, 2024•33 min
Publicist, podcaster and all around ENCOURAGER Jeane Burgess is back on the Isle to share about her journey of healing and abounding in HOPE. We cover a LOT, from waking up to decluttering and getting things in order, to looking back to move forward and what it actually looks like to to ABOUND IN HOPE. This conversation is one you'll want to listen to more than once, It's that good. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spi...
Feb 18, 2024•49 min
It's all about love here on the Isle today. Yes sir. Cause not only is it St. Valentine's Day (yep, better get to Walgreen's pretty quick, it's sure to be slim pickins by now), it's also National Marriage Week! Yes, indeed it is. And we've got Arlene Pellicane here to celebrate it with us. Yes, we sure do! If you're married, this is for you. If you're not married, don't run away now, this is also for you. Cause Arlene is just plain fun. And encouraging. And she shares some brilliantly practical ...
Feb 14, 2024•21 min
Blaine Eldredge, author, teacher, and builder of platforms to help the church thrive in late modernity (oh yes, and son of John and Stasi Eldredge of Wild at Heart Ministries, in case you were wondering) joins us on the Isle to talk about... well, everything. That is, the spectacular future of everything, as described in his new book "The Paradise King". If that wasn't enough, there's even a poetry slam, Stupid Game style. We won't give it away, as it must be heard to be believed but we will say...
Jan 26, 2024•59 min
Christie Award-winning author Amanda Barratt graces us once again with a visit to the Isle to talk about her latest book "The Warsaw Sisters", based on true events around the Warsaw Ghetto uprising in World War Two. She is a meticulous researcher and masterful writer... and full of profound insights far beyond her young years. Mostly, she has a way, through her story telling to illuminate the parallels of our human condition that transcend moments in history. This is an amazing, and thought prov...
Jan 15, 2024•47 min
Dr. G is in the Misfit house! Again! Wonders never cease. And speaking of wonders, that's what he's here to talk about: the wonders of creation, in his new book "Let Creation Speak! 100 Invitations to Awe and Wonder (to be read with equal enthusiasm to his rendition... which you will hear when you listen to our conversation), filled with fantastic facts about the world we live in. On the off chance you've never heard of him (where have you been?... not that we're judging you, here's just a very ...
Nov 13, 2023•58 min
Garry Ingraham, CEO and founder of Love and Truth Network, joins us to share a bit of his compelling story, hope for those struggling with identity... and a few fun facts about Binghamton, NY.
Jun 17, 2023•48 min
Sometimes it's good to get "triggered". Like when you listen to a podcast that pushes your buttons, reach out to the host of said podcast, and end up having a wonderful podcast conversation of your own, processing said triggering. That's what today's episode is all about, with Allen Arnold, said co-host of the Wild at Heart podcast. The topic of the day, btw, is expectations. Thus, the triggering. So here's your assignment. 1. Go listen to this week's Wild at Heart podcast "Rethink Your Summer":...
May 05, 2023•45 min
Publicist, Coach and Consultant Jeane Burgess from Tall Oaks Media joins us today (and it's about time, as she's brought so many great guests our way!) to share a bit of her own journey of healing and hope. Need some consulting/coaching/publicity? Check her out at https://talloak.media/ Need more inspiration? Check out her podcast "Bloodlines: Tales of Indigenous Women" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloodlines-tales-of-indigenous-women/id1648505321?l=ru Need more misfit fun? Visit us at ...
Mar 17, 2023•51 min
Amanda Barratt returns to the Isle of Misfits to talk about a little known but true story of hope in the midst of Hitler's Krakow Ghetto, as told in her latest book "Within These Walls of Sorrow", and the lessons on courage and kindness we can take away for today.
Mar 03, 2023•34 min
Maybe you're not an emotional eater. Goodonya! Scroll on, you nutritional high achiever, you. But... before you do... Betcha dollars to donuts you still have some sort of habit you'd like to either drop or pick up? That's where today's guest, Barb Raveling comes in. We talk themes around her new book, Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating. And if you don't find she's got something to say that will help you along your journey towards personal growth... well then, I owe you a dollar. Or a donut. Check o...
Feb 17, 2023•38 min
What story is your life telling? What story would you like it to tell? Allen Arnold from Wild at Heart joins us to talk about just that, and his new book "The Eden Option". Go to withallen.com to find out more! (Please subscribe and give us a great review if you like what you're hearing... and visit us at isleofmisfits.com for more misfit fun!)
Feb 03, 2023•56 min
Actor and author Henry O Arnold joins us for a great conversation about the comedy and drama that is life, and of course we talk about his latest book, based on the life of King David (you know, from the Bible). (for more great podcasts and more Misfit fun, visit isleofmisfits.com!)
Jan 27, 2023•47 min
Seth Lewis, author of Dream Small, helps us kick off the New Year with a refreshing conversation about finding our place in the BIG picture of life and accomplishing great things by daring to dream small. Yes, you heard that right. Listen. It'll all make sense.
Jan 13, 2023•57 min
NYT Bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray pays a visit to the Isle for a rousing Stupid Game: "Whose Amish line is it Anyway", and since she was here anyway, we also talk about the latest of her best selling novels (did you know she's closing in on 100 of them???) "Christmas at the Amish Market".
Dec 12, 2022•25 min
Radio, Newspaper and TV journalist and co-producer of her husband Dr. Michael Guillen's award winning movie Little Red Wagon Lauren Guillen joins us on the Isle today for a rousing Stupid Game on all things Medieval... and of course, to talk about her new novel A Bellewether Christmas...
Dec 03, 2022•36 min
Best selling Author/speaker/Wild at Heart Leader Stasi Eldredge is back to help the Misfits celebrate our 100th episode (woohoo!), and give us some helpful insights about how she is approaching the holiday season this year. Grab your misfit mug if you've got one (but really, any old mug will do - the awkwarder the better), sit back and enjoy! https://wildatheart.org/ https://www.pauseapp.com/ https://isleofmisfits.com/
Nov 26, 2022•41 min
