Stories With Strangers
A podcast where people share their stories on how they have found light in the darkness.
Episodes
Ruth Crowe's Story
Send us Fan MailThis episode was a long time coming and I am so excited we finally got to sit down together! I met Ruth Crowe at her ArtPrize exhibition last fall and immediately was drawn to her vulnerability. Listen in as Ruth gives a very inspiring conversation about taking risks, the importance of community, the significance of the word 'try,' and fighting the battles in our minds on
Jess Baker's Story
Send us Fan Mail** Trigger warning for this episode. This episode contains elements of sexual abuse, self harm, and suicidal ideation. Please take caution when listening** Jess's story... I am speechless. Her story truly embodies the overall theme of this podcast; finding light in the darkness. Starting at the age of 4 she was horribly abused throughout her childhood. Now, she sits before me
Rebecca Joos's Story
Send us Fan MailJoin us as Rebecca and I get cozy and she shares with us her beautiful story. A 24 year old Spanish teacher in Holland who absolutely has the heart for teaching that anyone would dream of for their child to have. Her care for others is amazing and she helps remind us to be kind humans as we are all facing challenges. Rebecca shares with us her teaching journey, how she finds commun
Alex Kronemeyer's Story
Send us Fan MailWhat a pleasure to have Alex Kronemeyer on the podcast! Alex is such a joy to listen to as he shares with us his beautiful story. We talk about his experience in the military, his desire to serve, the importance and gratitude of chosen family, his faith journey, and how he has overcome many battles in his life. Alex even puts me on the spot at the end! Please listen as he shares hi
Short stories with Strangers
Send us Fan MailWhat a fun treat to take the podcast to the streets! Listen in on this quicker episode as I am joined by a handful of sweet souls who passed by me downtown Holland, Michigan and stayed to chat. On a beautiful fall day, I sat at a table with a sign that said. "What makes life meaningful?" I am so grateful for the wisdom of my guests who share a little bit about what brings
Amanda Perry’s Story
Send us Fan MailWhat a lovely episode! I am so happy to share my dear friend Amanda Perry’s story with you all. Amanda has such a beautiful life full of making her dream come true of being a momma. This life she has built came through a series of choices, courage, and self discipline. Listen in as she shares her story about overcoming situations she didn’t expect would come her way. “You can chang
Andrew Nelson’s Story
Send us Fan MailWe are so honored to have Andrew Nelson on the show to share his story! Andrew is a singer/songwriter, creative of all sorts, and the ‘sound engineer’ as he calls it to the podcast. We get goofy and also deep in this conversation. Listen in as Andrew shares with us up and down journey of religion, mental health, what it really means to love your neighbor, if there are good or bad p
Mitch Bakker’s Story
Send us Fan MailI am so excited to share with you all Mitch Bakker’s story! Listen in, and listen close as we dive into many decades worth of life changes including devistating job loss, the journey of adopting, a very transformative faith journey, writing a beautifully honest book, and leading a prison ministry for the last 7 years. Mitch shares with us a very powerful story that will leave you i
Nick Doornbos’s Story
Send us Fan MailWe are so happy to have Nick Doornbos on the show! Please join us to hear his inspiring journey about truly finding and owning who he is. Nick inspires us through his adventures of taking on the jump of being a single dad, taking back control of his life, and how moving his body through some crazy marathons has given him community and strength; both inner and outer. You will defini
Brett Hoskins’s story
Send us Fan MailEnjoy our first interview! Brett Hoskins joins us and shares a very inspiring story of how he has overcome many unpredictable challenges in his short 33 years. He encourages us through his tales of travel, his view on grace, family dynamics, and so much more including learning to let go of control and just breathe.
An introduction
Send us Fan MailEpisode 1 contains a brief introduction of the host, Anna Hoskins, as she shares a little about what to expect in Stories with Strangers.
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