Friday, October 9, 2026

Episode 330: Kelsey King Vandermyde

 

            Kelsey King Vandermyde grew up in a cabin in Montana with no electricity, a pet deer, and living off the land. She was one of twenty siblings. Kelsey sat down with me to talk about the fear that drove her father to raise his family in the mountains, her life in the cabin, and her journey to becoming a Mormon.

            Please enjoy the 330th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Kelsey King Vandermyde. Kelsey, thank you for sharing your story with me and my audience. 

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Episode 329: Moriah Smallbone

 

            Moriah Smallbone sat down with me to share more about her musical contribution to the upcoming "Jimmy" film, her passion for living authentically, and how she is embracing laughter and enjoying her own company.

            Please enjoy the 329th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Moriah Smallbone. Moriah, thank you for blessing me and my audience with your laughter and passion for embracing to the fullest the life God has given you. 

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Friday, October 2, 2026

Episode 328: Jackie Darby

 

            Jackie Darby's newborn cries were heard by a missionary nurse passing a landfill in Seoul, Korea in 1963. Jackie sat down with me to talk about the trauma of her birth, her adoption story, and her struggle with identity.

            Please enjoy the 328th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Jackie Darby. Jackie, thank you for sharing your story with me, and for all you do to bring hope to those longing to belong. 

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Episode 327: David Heflin

 

            David Heflin is the founder of Broken & Mended, which is a ministry dedicated to providing community for those living with chronic illness. David sat down with me to share his journey and daily life with Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and Crohn's, as well as his heart for those who live in physical pain.

            Please enjoy the 327th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting David Heflin. David, thank you for coming on the show to share your journey with chronic illness and how much you care for those who physically suffer. 

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