Sinner Saint Sister

This week on Sinner Saint Sister, Amy Ford, national speaker and author and co-founder of Embrace Grace, joins us to deliver pro life, pro love encouragement as we seek to create a culture of maternal support in a post Roe world. Amy is wise and vulnerable, generous and hopeful. She understands the desperation around an unplanned pregnancy, laments the complex sorrow of abortion, and seeks to love well in circumstances where women may feel alone. Connect with Amy: https://www.amyford.com/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Regina Boyd, a licensed therapist, author, wife and mom, shares her wisdom on the loneliness epidemic and how to combat our lack of social connection and growing isolation. With reflection, insight, tips, and her own personal struggle, she points us away from the harms of living as lone rangers and towards God’s intention of holy belonging. Connect with Regina here: https://www.reginaboyd.com Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Fan, host, producer favorite, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is back to talk to us about the highs and lows of ADHD and surviving and thriving in a neurotypical world with a neurodivergent brain. This episode is full of easy explanations, helpful compensations, and as usual, Dr. Lockhart’s warm wisdom. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Internet sensation, Chip Leighton, joins us to discuss his social media success as everyone’s favorite dad and husband who calls ‘em like he sees ‘em and tells it like it is. Whether he’s instructing other husbands how to overly apologize, highlighting our kids’ idiosyncrasies or inspiring us with teenage snark, he’s taken the internet by storm with relatability and a lot of laughs. We discuss the highs and lows of a big platform, give a tiny bit of family advice and get excited about all that’s around the bend! Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

In a break from the norm, or what you might expect from Sinner Saint Sister, I am interviewing a TRUE true crime expert, M. William Phelps, author of over 40 true crime books, producer host and consultant on many tv productions, and creator and host of the podcasts Crossing the Line and host of Paper Ghosts, respectively. Together we discussed humanity’s obsession with scary stories and the ethical responsibility that comes with telling them well. I had a blast with discussing professionally what has interested me personally for years and years. Check out his podcast: https://www.crossingtheline.biz Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Dr. Hillary L. McBride joins Sinner Saint Sister to discuss practices using the body as a tool for healing. Through self-acceptance and self-awareness, Dr. McBride walks us through embodiment and disembodiment, valid arguments/ explanations for both (respectively), and our relationship between our physical beings, cognitive proclivities and emotional realities. This is a deep dive into our body’s messages and what they might mean for helping us live healthier, fully embodied lives. I hope you learn as much as I did! Connect with Hillary here: https://hillarylmcbride.com/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Sarah Bessey is a trusted sage and guide. She’s a thought leader— a holy mix of pastor, poet and friend. In this episode we discuss social media, doubt, heartbreak, wig walls, and the release of her fifth book, Field Notes for the Wilderness. Sarah preaches a Gospel that restores the broken and bears the heavy. She’s attentive, wise and playful. You will love this relaxed conversation that showcases where she’s been and where she’s headed. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Kayla Craig is a writer, entrepreneur, artist, friend, wife, mom and disciple. Her latest book, Every Season Sacred, seeks to breathe room into our lives for deeper spirituality and more meaningful connection.Together we talk about changing seasons and messy middles, shifting priorities and holy space. Her writing is deep but accessible so it should have been no surprise that this conversation was too! Connect with Kayla here: https://kaylacraig.com Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Every now and then, while scrolling Tiktok, I will watch someone’s content and know for sure that what you see is what you get and immediately want to find a patio for a margarita, or a couch for some coffee, and be friends. Sheena Melwani is one of those media personalities whose positivity is sincere, whose joy is a magnet. It was all my pleasure to sit down with her and learn for certain that what you see is indeed exactly what you get. She is a beautiful singer and songwriter. She’s the Internet’s favorite laugher. And she is absolutely one of my very favorite content creators. In this conversation about creativity, passions, and joy, Sheena walks us through reaching for the stars while keeping her feet firmly on the ground. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

My guest today, Eve Rodsky, author of Finding Your Unicorn Space and Fair Play, is here to tell us about her highly acclaimed system that completely revolutionizes how women balance their to do lists, reclaim their time, and rediscover what makes them interesting. Her book, Fair Play, is part of Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club. It has been made into a documentary on Hulu and been featured well… everywhere! (WSJ, NYT, GMA) Fair Play is now a nonprofit with curriculum and trainings that inform us of and offer a solution to the unequal emotional labor and “invisible work” that women do. You’ll leave this conversation feeling validated and accompanied, inspired and motivated! Connect with Eve: https://www.everodsky.com Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

I have admired the work and example of Dr. Gloria Purvis for quite some time. She is a radio and media personality, Catholic author, speaker, scholar and activist who lives life with humble trust. She hosted Morning Glory, an international radio show, and is now hosting her own podcast, the Gloria Purvis Podcast from America Media. In this episode about trial and sorrow Dr. Purvis generously shares so much of her personal journey and shares her wisdom about suffering well. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Writer and Director, Brock Heasley, is always such a delightful, insightful guest. It was all my honor to talk with him about what it’s like to release art into the world as his first feature film is in theaters now!! With the subtlety of good storytelling and the thrill of worthy adventure, The Shift delivers a thrill of hope for today’s weary world. https://www.angel.com/movies/the-shift Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

This episode feels important. I recently listened to Dear Alana, the number 1 show on Apple Podcasts, and was gripped by how intimately listeners were let in to the turmoil experienced by many Christians who are gay through the life and death of Alana Chen. Simon K. Fung, creator of Dear Alana, shared Alana’s life with careful detail and reverent dignity. Simon has a deep love for the Church which is exactly why he has created this clarion call in Dear Alana for Her to do better by the lonely, hurting, and ostracized. Dear Alana is a story told with crushing beauty and Simon’s soulful work, where he shares so much of his own journey, cannot just be good entertainment — it must be a conversation starter. Listen to Dear Alana here: https://dearalana.com Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Kristina Hart and I laugh and hot take our way through the many difficulties of life in this fun conversation that includes a little of this and a little of that. What do Binny Hinn, Twitter, Hillsong, and Dating Apps have in common? Well, not much… except the two of us laughing to keep from crying. Follow Kristina @edgykristina on socials Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Clare McCallan sits down with me for some REAL TALK about modern dating— hits and misses, trends and tips— and she says all the quiet parts out loud! You’ll love this frank discussion with someone in the trenches of trying to find a partner in a changing world while maintaining Christian values. Connect with Clare on Instagram @clare_mccallan Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Every now and then it is all my pleasure to devote an episode to getting to know someone by asking them random but revealing questions. In this episode I play 20 Questions with Retha Nichole because I think one of the unsung joys of friendship is introducing your friends to each other in hopes they will find their own connection. Internet friends are real friends! Retha is someone to follow and grow with. I hope you love this conversation with my new friend. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Raising teenagers isn’t for the faint of heart. As our children grow up, seek independence, and make their own decisions our guidance as parents has never felt more crucial. Yet, often this is the time when we feel the most disconnected. Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart shares how we can establish good connection, keep effective communication, and practice healthy conflict with our teenagers. This episode is jam-packed with wisdom. Grab a pen! You’ll want to take notes! Connect with Dr. Lockhart here: https://www.anewdaysa.com Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

Mysticism. Wonder. Presence. Kevin Sweeney, author of Making of a Mystic and Joy of Letting Go, shares his wisdom, creativity, and inner mystic in a delightful and thought provoking conversation that is sure to leave you thinking and praying and wanting to create more space in your life for holy moments. Get Kevin's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mystic-Journey-Mushrooms-Everyone/dp/1957007141 Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

A down to earth conversation about changing the world one person at a time with Dr. Alex Gotay: prolific speaker, renowned author & Catholic thought leader. In this episode Dr. Alex Gotay shares his passion for God’s people and how to most lovingly invite them to know the love of God and experience freedom in Christ. He’s honest, relatable, fiery and deeply in love with the God he serves. His approach to evangelization is simple and refreshing and I’ll know you’ll love this episode! Connect with Alex here: http://alexgotayjr.weebly.com/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

In this conversation with author, counselor and trauma survivor, Aundi Kolber, we learn new and more expansive definitions of strength. In her latest book, Strong Like Water, Aundi combines science, psychology, some hard fought knowledge, and the love of God to show us that while there’s no way through but through, healing is available to us. Aundi is knowledgeable and compassionate, tender and fierce, humble and bold. With vast knowledge and a talent for teaching, she gives us compassionate language for understanding our responses, which responses serve us best and how all of our responses— whether a raging rapid or a gentle trickle— can be strong like water. Connect with Aundi here: https://aundikolber.com/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://m.youtube.com/c/AllisonSullivan?sub_confirmation) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison: