This beautiful lady shares her incredible and redemptive story of healing from a past of sexual abuse and having an abortion. Whether having an abortion is in your history or not, every single one of us deals with shame at some point in our life. Shame can freeze us, and stop us from living a full, joy-filled and purposeful life. Anyone can pull incredible tools from this conversation with Jennifer Polimino no matter what your story may be, man or woman. For more on what Jennifer is doing to hel...
Dec 14, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Single or know someone who is single? We invite you to be a "fly on the wall" as Kelsey and a group of gals talk about the good, bad, and ugly of singleness. Maybe you are single and feel like you'll be single forever? Maybe you’re thriving in singleness? Maybe being single makes you feel stuck because you envisioned your life with another? Well this podcast is for YOU! If you are not single, this podcast is still for you. This podcast can help one understand the mindset of a single, and how you...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 6
It's our longest episode in this series, 'Onipa'a: Resiliency Pushing Through Pain, but it is a MUST listen for those struggling in addiction and for those watching a loved one struggle. Kuhio, director of Teen/Adult Challenge on Big Island, comes to the table to share his many year struggle with drugs and alcohol. His vulnerability shows how destructive addiction can be, and how for many, he couldn't see a way out. It took a suicide attempt to go wrong for Kuhio to be sitting with us at the tab...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 5
Have you ever been poisoned? Survived a civil war by hiding in a crawl space in a thatched hut? We haven’t either, but Carol Adams has! Reading Carol’s book, Grit of Love, we just knew we needed to get her on our podcast as her life resonates with the idea of not giving up. She shares with us her journey of being a victim of abuse to helping those who have been abused. Carol’s life was not easy, full of disappointment, hardship, abuse and pain. She has embraced a life of singleness and wears it ...
Nov 12, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Welcome Kerri Wolcott to The Talking Story Podcast. Kerri is a busy lady as a wife, mom of 3, business woman, consultant and friend to many. Although she could talk on many different subjects, she comes to the proverbial table to talk about raising a child with special needs. Grant, her middle child now 18 years old, was diagnosed with Autism as a young kid. Kids with autism and other disabilities often experience more anxiety and depression, which can bring challenges as a parent, community mem...
Oct 26, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 3
We are so excited to be talking with Matthew Cork, head pastor of Friends Church in California, the largest Quaker church in the USA. Matthew Cork comes to the table to talk about the amazing things he and his church community have done to combat sexual exploitation in India working with the Dalit people. 250 million people are considered less than animals in India, and their movie Not Today sheds light on the situation and inspires hope to help these people who feel so hopeless. We talk about t...
Oct 09, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We are so excited to be starting our new season titled: ‘Onipa’a. This Hawaiian word means steadfast/resilient and was used to describe the last reigning Hawaiian sovereign Queen Lilioukalani, as she unjustly was overthrown by mercenaries backed by the United States Government and was placed on house arrest. As she endured the hardship, she made hard choices that kept her people safe instead of fighting for her right as the Hawaiian Queen. She never saw justice, and for the rest of her life endu...
Sep 30, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Hey ya'll. It is me. Solo podcast here. Want to share with you about a personal journey of anxiety. So listen in. Also would you consider purchasing our Children's book, Little Gray's Altruistic Adventure? www.moimoimarket.com To donate www.forchildrentoflourish.org
Dec 22, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Guess what? We have Alex McFarland on our podcast today! As a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, and advocate for biblical truth, Alex McFarland speaks worldwide. He has preached in over 2,000 churches throughout North America and numerous more internationally. He also speaks at Christian events, conferences, debates, and other venues to teach biblical truths and preach the gospel. In today's world we hear "there are many roads that lead to heaven" or "you do ...
Dec 06, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Someone somewhere is depending on you to do what God has called you to do. This is God's way. He puts extraordinary tasks on the plates of ordinary people so that ordinary people can see what an extraordinary God can do. We refer to episodes: The Story Behind the Children's book: Season 4 Episode 1 Dr. Dobson is a VERY... Season 3 episode 25 Dallas Jenkins: Season 3 Episode 14 Forgotten Children: Season 3 Episode 12 The Four Letter Word: Jenny Nuccio Season 1 Episode 25 I'll Push You: Season 1 E...
Nov 11, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 2
You guys! We here at Moi Moi Market have launched our first product! The dream for this children's book began in Indiana, manifested in Hawaii, was put into action in Illinois, then flown to Africa where it then was manufactured in Kansas. So many people have been a part of this altruistic journey, and we want to thank you all for being a part of this beautiful experience. By purchasing this book, you can help continue the altruism by teaching Generation Alpha, what it means to live beyond thems...
Nov 02, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Dr. James Dobson even in his eighties continues to live his life to help others. His heart to help the family has been influential throughout the last 5 decades. As he shares in this podcast, his journey to a life of purpose begins with his faith in Jesus. He truly believes that if we operate in God's original design of family, we would see a healthier society and world. He believes this wholeheartedly that he has devoted his time, energy, resources, and money to building organizations that offe...
Jul 26, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 25
We are so excited to announce Amy Wicks from Simply Wholehearted Enneagram as our next podcast guest ! She is a wife, mother, and life coach passionate about helping an individual find freedom IN their God given personality! As we pursue tools to help you continue a purposeful life, Amy helps us explore the enneagram as a tool to understand our strengths and weaknesses and walk with an understanding of both. She helps us eliminate the shame that often we feel in this journey, and uncovers nugget...
Jul 19, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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Jul 13, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 23
OH WOW, this conversation with Daniel Kikawa, founder of Aloha Ke Akua, is eye opening and thought provoking. We talk about new ideas in how to share the gospel using what is already established in other people's culture vs forcing the western way. Daniel the author of books God of Light and God of Darkness and Perpetuated in Righteousness, a well known speaker, pastor, husband and father takes the time to share with us using personal stories hoping to inspire change in how we relate to others w...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 22
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Jul 01, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Today's podcast is for those who are feeling stuck. For those who feel a Big call on their life but can't seem to figure out the how. To those who want to do and be a part of BIG things, this conversation is one you don't want to miss. What a privilege to have Danny Lehmann on The Talking Story Podcast! Danny is an international speaker who has been featured at numerous Christian conferences and taught at Youth With A Mission (YWAM) schools worldwide. He is also the author of several books about...
Jun 14, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Taking a step into the unknown can be very scary and intimidating. I, Kelsey, show up in real time and share what I'm feeling about heading to Africa. God has been teaching me a lot in Exodus and Joshua, so I share with you what I shared with the Emmaus church in Hilo, that God is faithful, He is good, He works miracles...but we (humans) have a short term memory. It's important that we do something to document the cool things that God does, so when the hard or uncertain things start we can be re...
Jun 07, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 19
A couple of dear friends have come to The Talking Story Podcast table to talk about *drum roll please* FRIENDSHIP! In real time I come seeking advice about some of my personal struggles in friendship. I've been recently wounded by a friend. What do I do? How do I forgive? Do I let go? How do I take responsibility in a friendship? How can I be a better friend? And what can I do on social media to help build friendships? So I wanted to seek Godly counsel to find answers to these questions. Jacque ...
May 31, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 18
A couple of dear friends have come to The Talking Story Podcast table to talk about *drum roll please* FRIENDSHIP! In real time I come seeking advice about some of my personal struggles in friendship. I've been recently wounded by a friend. What do I do? How do I forgive? Do I let go? How do I take responsibility in a friendship? How can I be a better friend? And what can I do on social media to help build friendships? So I wanted to seek Godly counsel to find answers to these questions. Jacque ...
May 24, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 17
We are so excited to share this podcast with you all from Blufton, Indiana! I tell you, great things are coming out of Blufton. Refer back to our podcasts Season 3 Episode 3 and 12 . However, we feel that this blog needs to direct attention to their blog... Read " Small Decisions with Big Outcomes " as an encouragement that you don't need to have the whole plan figured out, but altruism takes one step of going outside your comfort zone...at a time. Enjoy the blog and enjoy the podcast with Doug ...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 16
May 9, 2021 was Mother's Day. And in honor of Mother's Day and reminding you, if you are a mom, have one of the most important jobs on the planet! So be encouraged, be inspired, know you are not alone and that I'm in awe of you each and every day! Thanks for raising our next generation of leaders...well! Love, Kelsey
May 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 15
What a fabulous way to launch The Talking Story Podcast after a month long hiatus by interviewing Dallas Jenkins, the Director of The Chosen, a TV series about the life of Jesus. We get it, you are probably rolling your eyes and thinking "not another Jesus film", but ya'll let me tell you, this TV series is life changing, exceptional, inspiring, heart-provoking. It's a must watch. Still not convinced? Well, watch the first 2 episodes, and if it doesn't hook you by then, I'm not sure what will. I...
May 03, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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Mar 29, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Show notes coming soon www.forgottenchildren.org
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 12
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Mar 16, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 11
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Mar 08, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 10
In the series of Picking up the Pieces, The Talking Story wants to hear from you. We all have gone through hard things, and having a safe place to wrestle through the pain, doubts, anger, and fear is the beginning to healing and ultimately finding direction and purpose. We truly believe God does not waste anything in our lives, even the pain and struggle. We want to hear your story. We want to hear your questions. We want to hear you success or your struggle. Send us a DM to start the conversati...
Mar 01, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This episode aired on the Business with Purpose podcast, to learn more, click here Have you ever wished it could be easier to find and purchase products of purpose? Have you ever wanted to really know how your dollar is helping to bring hope and healing to an individual or community’s life? My guest today is on a mission to do just that. Kelsey Waliszewski is the founder of Moi Moi Market , an online marketplace that makes it easy for people to find and buy products that help women out of sexual...
Feb 22, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Donna and Dawn Glass, a mother/daughter team, has devoted their lives in helping others share their stories. Their ministry, Life Unwrapped- Empowers believers to be courageous, confident, and committed as active witnesses in their journey... for God's glory. We are the only credible witness to share our life-altering moment with Jesus, that took our story and became our life-changing testimony. They share with us the difference between a testimony vs. a story. We love the acronym they use. A.T....
Feb 15, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
