Doing Life Differently

The Weekly Dwell: When Neediness Strengthens Community

May 18, 2026

This episode is a little more personal and reflective as I share what the last few months have looked like behind the scenes. Between Michael’s surgery, ongoing health struggles, and carrying the weight of building something meaningful, I’ve been learning a hard but beautiful lesson: community only grows when we let ourselves be known.I’m talking about the vulnerability of needing people, the fear of letting your guard down, and why I believe we’re living in an epidemic of isolation. More tha...

A Different Way to Educate Our Kids with Laura Sandefer

April 16, 2026

In this special episode of Doing Life Differently, I’m sitting down with my dear friend Laura Sandefer, co-founder of Acton Academy and co-author of "The Courage to Grow"> Get your copy of "Courage To Grow"This conversation felt deeply personal to me because Laura’s story helped shape my own family’s journey into starting a school. What began as a search for something different for our children became a life-changing calling, and Laura was one of the first people to help me believe it was ...

The Weekly Dwell: Getting Literal With God

March 23, 2026

In this week’s Dwell, I’m sharing a simple shift that changed the way I make decisions.After feeling stuck over an opportunity sitting in my inbox, I tried something new. I paused, asked the Lord directly what He wanted me to do, and actually gave myself space to listen.It reminded me that hearing from God doesn’t have to be complicated or formal. Sometimes it’s as simple as inviting Him into the small, everyday decisions we normally carry on our own.📣 I'M WRITING A BOOK! Follow along on Subs...