Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Episode 283: Steph Black

 

            Steph Black is graduating this year with her PhD in Archaeology from Durham University. She sat down with me to talk about her thesis project, her excavation experiences, and her perspective on what defines value.

            Please enjoy the 283rd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Steph Black. Steph, thank you for taking time to talk with me. It was a fascinating conversation! 

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Episode 282: Bri Anora

 

            Bri Anora sat down with me to talk about her life as a poet and the passion she has for expressing herself through the written word. Her second poetry collection, On Your Darkest Days, publishes on Monday, April 20th.

            Please enjoy the 282nd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Bri Anora. Bri, thank you for taking the time to talk with me. It was a gift to get to peek through the window of your world. 

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Episode 281: Laurel Nicholson

 

            Laurel Nicholson, founder of "The Death & Resurrection Doula," sat down with me to talk about her experience walking alongside the dying, what being a death doula entails, and the hope she reminds her clients passing from this life to the next.

            Please enjoy the 281st episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Laurel Nicholson. Laurel, thank you for taking the time to talk with me. I really enjoyed our conversation, and it honestly gave me hope wrestling with this difficult topic.  

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Episode 280: Karolyn Grimes

 

            Karolyn Grimes is famously known for her role as "Zuzu Bailey" in the beloved 1946 classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Her scene with Jimmy Stewart about preserving the flower petals has become one of the most memorable moments from that film. Karolyn was kind enough to sit down with me and reflect on her own life story.

            Please enjoy the 280th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Karolyn Grimes. Karolyn, thank you for taking the time to talk with me. It was a gift to meet you and hear your story. 

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