My guest for Happy Half Hour #17 is Kari Sowers, a consultant to creatives and companies. She is an Intellectual Property attorney who helps her clients protect and license what they create. Kari is the host of Manifest Collab , a podcast and community for builders, makers, entrepreneurs and creatives. Kari first appeared on the Happy Hour for episode #64. It was one of those special episodes where I had this a-ha moment, realizing that maybe (just maybe) I was creative. It was never a word that...
Oct 28, 2016•40 min
My guest for Happy Hour #112 is Tara-Leigh Cobble. She's an author and musician that possesses a unique trio of gifts: as a conference keynote speaker, worship leader, and singer-songwriter. She has spent the past decade touring internationally and has contributed to more than 2,000 events for singles, college students, women's groups, and youth groups. Although she has been standing on stages for more than a decade, her passion in recent years has been behind the scenes, planting and developing...
Oct 26, 2016•1 hr 13 min
My guest for Happy Hour #111 is Jen Bricker . Born without legs and placed for adoption at birth, Jen is an aerialist, acrobat and a state champion in power tumbling. She has appeared as a headliner at the prestigious Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas, New York’s Lincoln Center, the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai, and the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. In her new book, Everything is Possible , Jen writes about her faith, drive, and determination, and continues to prove to herself and others that nothing is imposs...
Oct 19, 2016•55 min
My guest for Happy Half Hour #15 is Elyse Fitzpatrick. Elyse is a retreat and conference speaker, bestselling author and Director of Women Helping Women Ministries. She has been married for more than 40 years and has three adult children and six grandchildren. Elyse first appeared on the Happy Hour for episode #89 where she stole the show and became one of my all-time favorite guests. If you're in some need of some free counseling, scoot on over and give it a listen . Today, Elyse is back after ...
Oct 14, 2016•29 min
My guest for Happy Hour #110 is Amanda Bible Williams. Amanda likes words and books more than just about anything. She holds bachelor’s degrees in English and psychology, nearly a master’s in religion, and a deep love for a farmhouse east of Nashville, Tennessee, where she lives with her husband and their three children. Chief Content Officer of She Reads Truth , Amanda spends her days happily rearranging sentences and explaining that her maiden name really is Bible. Amanda was such a delight to...
Oct 12, 2016•57 min
My guest for Happy Hour #109 is Jana Magruder. Jana serves as the Director of LifeWay Kids and offers a wealth of experience and passion for kids ministry, education, and publishing. She has written award-winning curricula, both interactive and traditional in nature, for the state of Texas, IMAX films and international authors, as well as churches and ministries. She is also the author of Kids Ministry that Nourishes and co-author of Life Verse Creative Journal , which she wrote with her teen da...
Oct 05, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Kirsten Dickerson is my guest for Happy Half Hour #15. Kirsten is the CEO and founder of Raven + Lily, and a thought leader in the social business and ethical fashion industry. She and her filmmaker husband live in a “tiny house” in the country outside of Austin, Texas on Green Acres , a boutique retreat for artists, families and sojourners. They have a minimalist lifestyle, and are enthusiasts of slow food and slow fashion, and the positive impact they have on people and the planet. Kirsten is ...
Sep 30, 2016•25 min
My guest for Happy Hour #108 is the amazing Beth Moore. Beth is a dynamic teacher and a prolific Bible–study author whose public speaking engagements take her around the world to challenge tens of thousands. A wife and mother of two adult daughters, Beth lives in Houston, where she leads Living Proof Ministries and teaches an adult Sunday school class. Her first book with Tyndale House, So Long, Insecurity , was a NYT bestseller. Her debut novel, The Undoing of Saint Silvanus , released on Septe...
Sep 28, 2016•33 min
My guest for Happy Hour #107 is Deidra Riggs, author and speaker, and the visionary behind life-changing events for writers, artists, entrepreneurs, and other fabulous people who have an amazing dream. Through her engaging and relatable talks , practical and inspiring books, and first-class events , she works to cross cultural boundaries, build bridges with those who are different, and create more peace in the world while making it all feel like a fabulous celebration of life. When she’s not ins...
Sep 21, 2016•1 hr 9 min
My guest for Happy Half Hour #14 is Shannan Martin. Shannan is a blogger, speaker, and writer who found her voice in the country and her story in the city. She and her jail-chaplain husband have four funny children who came to them across oceans and rivers. Having sold their dream farmhouse, they now enjoy neighborhood life in Goshen, Indiana. Shannan's first book, Falling Free: Rescued From the Life I Always Wanted releases today! Shannan was on the Happy Hour back in the stone ages on episode ...
Sep 17, 2016•35 min
Christa Black Gifford joined me as my guest for Happy Hour #106. Christa is a dynamic worldwide speaker, worship leader and bestselling songwriter. She is a popular blogger, writes for The Huffington Post, and was the keynote for Women of Faith’s Revolve Tour. Her life goal is to provide resources for those broken by the pain of life, leading them into wholeness of heart and intimacy with Jesus. She’s married to the love of her life, Lucas Gifford. They live in Nashville, with their son, Moses G...
Sep 14, 2016•50 min
My guest for Happy Hour #105 is the beautiful Christina Smallwood. Christina is the mother to Finley, an adorable 3-year-old with mild cerebral palsy. She is pursuing her passion as an advocate for open adoption and cerebral palsy, while using fashion to spread awareness through her mommy and me Instagram account and her blog . For the full summary and links to the show, Click Here !...
Sep 07, 2016•51 min
My guest for Happy Half Hour #13 is Bailey Heard. Bailey is a national speaker, co-author of The Ellie Project , author of her weekly inspirational blog , and a certified life-coach. She lives in Highland Village, TX with her young daughter, Ellie. Over the past few years, Bailey has traveled the country, sharing her late husband, Andrew’s, books, Your Best Life Later , A Gray Faith and now, The Ellie Project , and giving her inspirational keynote message that you can take your challenges and tr...
Sep 02, 2016•25 min
My guest for Happy Hour #104 is Melissa Ice. Melissa is the founder and Executive Director of The Net , a non-profit in Fort Worth that restores dignity to people in poverty through community and relationships. As a graduate from Dallas Baptist University, Melissa has been involved in and employed by different Christian organizations and churches for the past 12 years. Prior to The Net, she served on church staff as a Missional Director, equipping people how to serve the poor. Since receiving he...
Aug 31, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Bianca Juárez Olthoff is my guest for episode #103 of the Happy Hour. Bianca fires up audiences around the world with hilarious stories and profound Bible teaching as she inspires women to live with unquenchable passion. She loves God and is committed to speaking truth when it hurts, loving when it’s hard, and living life out loud. She earned a Master’s degree in Humanities and is now a writer and teacher in love with two men: Jesus and her husband, Matt. Bianca is also a stepmom who loves to ha...
Aug 24, 2016•59 min
Jamie spends a Happy Half Hour with author Melanie Dale. Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube
Aug 19, 2016•24 min
Jamie talks with Alaina Mayes about trying to find balance and how God always shows up in the valleys of life. For the full summary and links to the show, Click Here !
Aug 17, 2016•50 min
Hayley Morgan joined me today for episode #101. Hayley is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur who inspires women to create lives of more passion and less fuss. She and her husband started Wildly Co., an ethical children’s clothing line, and she is also the cofounder of the Influence Conference and Network. Hayley lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband and their four sons. You've heard me mention Hayley before as the co-author of Wild and Free, one of the best books I have read this yea...
Aug 10, 2016•59 min
Jamie talks with Shauna Niequist about her new book, how passion inspires her and the scourge of abbreviations. Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube
Aug 05, 2016•28 min
Jamie is joined by her significant other, Aaron, as they reminisce, talk with friends and eat fried pickles all in celebration of the 100th episode of the Happy Hour! For the full summary and links to the show, Click Here !
Aug 03, 2016•1 hr 31 min
Jamie talks with Kate Braun about handling insensitivity and how to educate people on the things they may not understand. For the full summary and links to the show, Click Here !
Jul 27, 2016•56 min
Jamie talks with Emily Freeman about working at your own pace and why you should never eat cake with a spoon. Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube
Jul 22, 2016•31 min
Jamie talks with Katherine Wolf about what it means to survive and thrive in the aftermath of a life-altering event. For the full summary and links to the show, Click Here !
Jul 20, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Jamie talks with Melissa Russell, the senior Vice President for Global Advancement with International Justice Mission about what we can do to help defeat modern day slavery. For the full summary and links to the show, Click Here !
Jul 13, 2016•38 min
Jamie talks with Podcaster / Cake Pop-Maker / Pop Culture Expert Jamie Golden about unrealized dreams and the wisdom of "What can you do?". Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube
Jul 08, 2016•27 min
Jamie is joined by Friends of The Show, Jen Hatmaker and Rachel Hollis, to talk about their upcoming trip to Ethiopia, courtesy of Help One Now. For the full summary and links to the show, Click Here !
Jul 06, 2016•58 min
Jamie talks with author Amber Haines about being a mom, writing, supporting your spouse and the ancient art of Karate. For the full summary and links to the show, Click Here !
Jun 29, 2016•56 min
Jamie talks with author Sophie Hudson about her new book, parenting and how to recharge. For the full summary and links to the show, click the link below! Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE!...
Jun 24, 2016•31 min
Jamie talks with author Alexadra Kuykendall about parenting, forgiveness, marriage Guatemala and loving the life you have. For a full summary and links to the show, Click Here !
Jun 22, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Jamie is joined by Jessica Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame and they talk adoption, gardening, beehives, the book she wrote with her husband and so much more. For the full summary and links to the show, Click Here !
Jun 15, 2016•1 hr 6 min
