Episode 252: Rachel Rear

 

Author

           ⁠ Rachel Rear's stepsister, Stephanie Kupchynsky, disappeared at the age of twenty-seven in late summer of 1991. Stephanie's bones were found seven years later, and her murder solved over two decades after she vanished. Rachel sat down with me during Thanksgiving break to talk about her true crime story, Catch the Sparrow, documenting Stephanie's story and investigation, how Rachel sees the world knowing of her stepsister's story, and having to live without closure.

            Please enjoy the 252nd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Rachel Rear. Rachel, thank you for talking with me about Stephanie's story, but also sharing your own wrestling with the unknowns and hurts in life. 

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Episode 251: Tamara Mathieu

 

Former member of the Twelve Tribes

           ⁠ Tamara Mathieu published a memoir, All Who Believed, last year about her experience being a member of the Twelve Tribes for fourteen years. Tamara sat down with me to talk about why she joined the Twelve Tribes as a young wife and mother, and why she ended up leaving over a decade later in the dark morning hours with her family.

            Please enjoy the 251st episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Tamara Mathieu. Tamara, it was a gift to connect and hear about your experience in the Twelve Tribes. 

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Episode 250: Grace Humphries

Singer

           ⁠ Grace Humphries is a young woman who has entered the music space with a desire to express her heart and relate to others through her vulnerable lyrics. She just released a single for the holidays, "For Years," which shares her mixed feelings about Christmas without her brother, Liam. It's been several years since his passing, but grief doesn't have a timeline. I sat down with Grace to talk about her new single, the reality of Christmas blues, and her brother's cancer journey.

            Please enjoy the 250th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Grace Humphries. Grace, thank you for talking with me about your newest single and your love for your brother, Liam. 

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Episode 249: Enrico Colantoni

 

Actor

           ⁠ Enrico Colantoni's acting made a deep impression on me when seeing the TV series, Flashpoint, which highlighted the dedication of first responders. He played his character, Sergeant Parker, with empathy in a way I hadn't seen on previous cop shows. I sat down with Enrico a few weeks ago to talk about his acting journey, how he sees the world, and what he thinks about God.

            Please enjoy the 249th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Enrico Colantoni. Enrico, thank you for talking with me despite all the busyness in your life. It was a gift to learn more about you and your perspective on life and God. 

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