Elise McCann is an award winning actress on the stage and screen. Her long list of theater credits include Matilda, Mamma Mia! and co-writing and starring as Lucille Ball in Everybody Loves Lucy. We had a chat about falling in love with theater, the differences in theater across continents, and how our spirituality sometimes feels like an outward search when it really might be an inward journey. Enjoy the chat!

Andy Karl is an award winning stage and screen actor. He originated iconic roles on Broadway in musical like Rocky, Pretty Woman and Groundhog Day as well as starring in classic hits like Wicked, Jersey Boy and Into the Woods. We had a chat about letting go of ego, the hope and joy in reconnecting with family and how faith/god/religion/etc all boils down to my favorite line he sings in Groundhog Day, "I know now that I know nothing." Enjoy the chat!

Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor for Eater LA. After going to school for and working in commercial banking, Matthew found himself in love with food and the community around it. We had a chat about his journey from banking to food editor, what he looks for when trying a new spot, and navigating the hard times in life. Enjoy the chat!

Mike McClenahan is the Senior Pastor at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. After 40+ years in ministry, Mike announced he is retiring by the end of the year. We had a chat about his long run in ministry, what he learned, what changed and what stayed the same, and what his hopes are for the church moving forward. Enjoy the chat!

Amy Nanette Glin is a certified life coach and author of the book G.O.D: Galactic Order of Demonstration. The fictional novel asks the question: What if Jesus didn't give us the book he was supposed to give us? We had a chat about the book and this episode turned into a bit of a life coaching session as well. Enjoy the chat!

Craig A Meyer was born to perform. In the midst of a successful acting and singing career, he found his true calling when people kept saying he looked and sounded exactly like Elton John. For the last 15 years, Craig has been simply the best Elton John tribute artist in the world. We had a chat about becoming Elton, the rigors of staying Elton, and the importance of authentic relationship in your spiritual journey. Enjoy the chat!

Mike Leum is an Assistant Director at the Los Angele County Sheriff's Department and a group leader and first responder for the Montrose Search and Rescue Team. We had a chat about the importance of physical and mental health in what he does, and what motivates him to put his life on the line for others. Enjoy the chat!

Chef Tim Hollingsworth is an award winning chef and restauranteur. He rose up the ranks at The French Laundry, a three-Michelin-star restaurant, and left to open Otium in Los Angeles (which happens to be my favorite restaurant in LA!). We had a chat about the pressure of the fine dining world, defining your own success and happiness , and finding the balance of grace in food and faith. Enjoy the chat!

Eric Petersen is a Broadway, tv and film actor. You may have seem him on Broadway as Dewey in School of Rock or as Shrek in Shrek the Musica! Or maybe you saw him as Kevin McRoberts in the tv show Kevin Can F*** Himself (incredible show!). We had a chat about acting, going from a small college to the big city, and St Francis of Assisi. Enjoy the chat!

Sean Davis is a Division I football coach at The University of Texas at San Antonio. We had a chat about the unpredictable world of college coaching, his transition from ministry to football, and how our faiths have changed since rooming together at a small christian college. Enjoy the chat!

Eleri Ward is a singer-songwriter, composer, and actress, best known for her indie folk renditions of Stephen Sondheim songs. And very soon to be known for so much more! We had a chat about her creative journey and how she found her Voice by finding her voice. Enjoy the chat!

Matthew Warchus is an award winning theatre director, filmmaker and dramaturg. He has directed numerous plays and musicals for the West End and Broadway including Matilda the Musical and Groundhog Day the Musical. He also directed the hit film adaptation of Matilda for Netflix. Matthew is also the Artistic Director for The Old Vic theatre in London. Enjoy the chat!

John Kavanaugh is an Emmy winning composer, lyricist and musical director. He is the musical creativity behind award winning Disney shows like Sophia the First, Elena of Avalor and Alice's Wonderland Bakery. Enjoy the chat!

Juliana Sloan is an award-winning, classically trained actor and vocalist. You've seen her on stage as Millie, Mary Poppins, Johanna and many more. Or you maybe have heard her voice on projects like Toy Story 4 and Unikitty! We had a chat about auditioning in a post covid world, what we would change about the industry, and how our thoughts and views have shifted since growing up as church kids. Enjoy the chat!

John Loppnow is an author, therapist and relationship coach. We had a chat about the importance of gratitude, rupture and repair in relationships and how, for him, God weaves through it all. Enjoy the chat!

Eddie Perfect is a singer-songwriter, pianist, comedian, writer and actor. We had a chat about all things Beetlejuice the Musical, the courage to release demos into the world, and a bit about Jesus (without the magic). Enjoy the chat!

Clayton Chaney is a singer songwriter and lead singer of the band The Show Ponies. We had a chat about the ever changing music industry, touring with your friends, and how his faith and our culture define success a little differently. Enjoy the chat!

Connor McClenahan is a licensed therapist in Los Angeles who specializes in anxiety and depression. We had a chat about the importance of your daily commute, if the world is getting more anxious, and how our faiths have changed since growing up in the church. Enjoy the chat!

Dave Roberts is the Lead Pastor at Montrose Church. We talked about having enough sermons to be in the same place for 35 years, how his theology has shifted over that time, and why he believes it's important to create space for people to doubt and wrestle with what they believe. Enjoy the chat!

Ryan Scott Oliver is an award winning composer and lyricist. We had a chat about defining success off Broadway, how his research process fights off writer's block, and how the people most genuinely connected to their faiths seem to be the smaller humbler characters standing stage left. Enjoy the chat!