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Outside Ourselves

Kelsi Klembara

Booking Overview

This is a Christian theology interview podcast focused on faith, Scripture, and how the gospel addresses contemporary spiritual and cultural questions, with recurring guests who are theologians, pastors, Christian authors, apologists, and publishing professionals. Credible pitches would include Christian scholars, ministry leaders, authors with relevant books, and informed voices on theology and Christian life; booking difficulty is medium because the show welcomes specialized professionals but has featured internationally recognized guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 105

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 45.4k subscribers

Instagram: 22.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kelsi@1517.org

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Host

Kelsi Klembara - Kelsi Klembara explores questions about the Christian faith, theology, and the relationship between saving faith, human ability, and works.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Christian theologians, pastors, apologists, authors, seminary graduates, editors, and experienced writers with relevant expertise in Scripture, theology, Christian life, or contemporary faith questions.
Required Achievements:  
Authored or contributed to published Christian books, Advanced theological education or seminary training, Pastoral or ministry leadership, Published essays or established work in Christian media, Speaking or teaching experience in churches, universities, or public forums

Recent Guest Discussions

Laura Wifler - Christian Poetry, Ordinary Life, Spiritual Longing, And Her Book This Side Of The Sky: 101 Poems And Scriptures For The Hungry, Hopeful, And Homesick.

Luke Kjolhaug - Fear, Anxiety, Scripture, The Gospel, Fear Of God, The Future, And His Book Fear Not: How The Gospel Disrupts Our Deepest Anxieties.

Amy Orr-Ewing - Christian Forgiveness, Outrage, Fear, And Her Book Forgiveness: Reclaiming Its Power In A Culture Of Outrage And Fear.

Eddie LaRow - Christianity, Progress, Digital-age Restlessness, And His Forthcoming Book After Progress: How An Ancient Faith Roots A Restless Generation.

Mary Van Weelden - Theological Education For Christian Women, Local Church Teaching, And The Influence Of Social Media On Theology And Christian Life.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Theology, Christian Apologetics, Christian Living

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Outside Ourselves
:

Augustine on the Modern Condition with Steve Kruschel

September 29, 2026

Kelsi chats with pastor and author, Steve Kruschel, about his latest devotional, A Year of Confession with Augustine: 365 Daily Devotions for the Restless Heart. The devotional will be out October 13, 2026 and is now available for preorder.Steve Kruschel serves as a pastor in Platteville, Wisconsin. He has graduated with degrees from Martin Luther College, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, and the University of Nebraska. For almost two decades, he has served as a pastor at churches in Nebraska and...

The Ache of Living this Side of the Sky with Laura Wifler

September 15, 2026

Kelsi chats with author, Laura Wifler, about her first book of poetry, This Side of the Sky: 101 Poems and Scriptures for the Hungry, Hopeful, and Homesick.Laura Wifler is a poet, educator, and bestselling author of books for both adults and children. Laura has long offered Christian women a place to feel seen in the midst of ordinary life. Through her poetry, she is known for giving language to what many women feel but struggle to name. Over the years, Laura has authored multiple bestselling...

When “Fear Not” Feels Impossible with Luke Kjolhaug

September 01, 2026

Author and Pastor, Luke Kjolhaug, joins Kelsi to talk about his new book, Fear Not: How the Gospel Disrupts Our Deepest Anxieties. The two talk about how "Fear Not " is often less of a command than it is a promise throughout Scripture and how we can rely on Jesus to defeat our deepest anxieties. Luke Kjolhaug is the pastor of Elim Lutheran Church in Osakis, Minnesota. He holds undergraduate degrees from Wheaton College and the University of Minnesota, as well as a master’s degree fr...

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Frequently asked questions

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Outside Ourselves
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How do I get in touch with Outside Ourselves?

Outside Ourselves is hosted by Kelsi Klembara. Its publicly listed email is kelsi@1517.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Outside Ourselves?

The publicly listed email for Outside Ourselves: kelsi@1517.org.

How many listeners does Outside Ourselves have?

Podseeker estimates Outside Ourselves reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Outside Ourselves?

Outside Ourselves typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Christian theologians, pastors, apologists, authors, seminary graduates, editors, and experienced writers with relevant expertise in Scripture, theology, Christian life, or contemporary faith questions. Common among recent guests: Authored or contributed to published Christian books; Advanced theological education or seminary training; Pastoral or ministry leadership. Recent guests include Laura Wifler, Luke Kjolhaug, and Amy Orr-Ewing.

How hard is it to get booked on Outside Ourselves?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Outside Ourselves cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Theology, Christian Apologetics, and Christian Living. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kelsi@1517.org

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