The Rocky Road Podcast

Markie Ostler is a mom who boldly shares the story about her daughter, Everly Jo, and the few weeks they were given with her here on this earth. After a devastating diagnosis (one all too common), th…

This week Mandy and Kristin discuss this emotional whirlwind called grief. In this mini-series we discuss a topic that many people don't know much about yet it is inevitably something that effects us…

When the people around us are struggling it can feel like we’re not doing enough. Join us this week as we chat about some straightforward and approachable ways to support our loved ones through a dif…

Molly wants to know how you are. Really. Are you good, or more importantly NOT good? For Molly, opening the door to vulnerability meant supporting others by sharing her the moment she broke free from…

Do you ever find yourself struggling to be vulnerable? Would you rather keep things to yourself then burden someone with your struggles? Kristin & Mandy have both been there! We talk in this episode …

As a Christian podcaster himself, Eric shares with us his journey through studying and receiving his M.Div and navigating some difficult hardships in the Christian world. In our conversation, Eric ta…

Have you ever experienced church hurt? Have you experienced the love of a Christian and then saw a different side of them that made you question your own faith? God and Jesus are good, so why do some…

Living as a Christian is not easy, let alone being invited by God to live as a Christian missionary in the US. Paul Granger, an ambassador of Christ, shares with us his story and journey through work…

Naturally as humans, we want to feel accepted and a part of a community. In our American culture, we are so individualistic that sometimes we don't see the importance of community and how to build it…

The "covid-boom" of disc golf has opened this world up to people who thought throwing frisbees was just a fun pastime. Now a professional disc golfer, Joel Freeman shares his journey and the exciting…

Many of us will never tell the story that scarred us. This is Nichola's mission: To correct the perception that scars are not beautiful. Nick and her team are responsible for encouraging so many wome…

Whether or not we like to admit it, our internal monologue runs the show. The thoughts we think affect the words we say, the emotions we accept, and our impact on those around us. During this convers…

Would you let a total stranger come in and trample on your feelings? No? Then why do so many of us allow our closest friends and family have total access to our deepest parts so they can do the same?…

Many people will never experience jail time in their country, but even less will experience jail time in a FOREIGN country. Complete with language barriers, no explanations, no communication with any…

Often times we find ourselves in situations wondering, "how did I get myself here?" It may have been something you chose to do, or it may have been something done to you. Either way, we have a choice…

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. A better life doesn't start automatically, it is built on careful practices. Join us in chatting about three specific and active things that you can do…

Let's talk about sex. No, seriously, let’s talk with a somatic attachment therapist, certified tantra practitioner, and clinical sexologist about sex, REAL love, and self worth and how it is all inte…