Podcast- The Vacillation of Expectation, with Allen Arnold

Sometimes it’s good to get “triggered”. Like when you listen to a podcast that pushes your buttons, reach out to the host of said podcast, and end up having an insightful podcast conversation of your own, processing said triggering. That’s what today’s episode is all about, with our good friend Allen Arnold, said co-host of […]

PODCAST- Jeane Burgess: Coach, Consultant, Creative encourager

“The tree that’s planted by the water isn’t phased by fire.” (from one of Jeane’s many Insta Stories) That’s all you need to know about today’s guest. Ok, I’ll give you a bit more. Since you’re here and all. Jeane Burgess is a coach, consultant, creative encourager, it’s true. Aside from all that, she is […]

Podcast- Amanda Barratt just keeps coming at us with great books!

So… how courageous are you feeling these days? There’s a loaded question, I know. So let me rephrase, and try this out instead: How kind are you? Wait, what? Kindness? “What on earth does kindness have to do with courage?”, you ask? Oh, everything. That’s the gist of today’s conversation with Amanda Barratt. She’s back […]

Podcast- Allen Arnold: Story 1, Story 2, & The Eden Option

Did you even know Eden WAS an option? And what is all this Story 1, Story 2 business? These are deep question. I know. And we have some deep answers for you. Cause that’s what we do. Answer the deep questions. And play Stupid Games. It’s all about balance. And today’s guest, Allen Arnold does […]

Podcast- Henry O Arnold, The Singer of Israel, and the comedy/Drama that is life

Well, I think the title of these here show notes says it all. Henry O Arnold (not to be confused with O Henry, but every bit as destined for the classics) joins us for a conversation about pretty much everything. Comedy. Drama. And everything in between. Ah, such is the life of an actor/author. And […]

PODCAST- Seth Lewis, and Dreaming Small

It’s a New Year, and you know what that means. BIG dreams. BIG schemes. All that BIG jazz. So of course, we’re here to turn all that on its BIG ear. Cause that’s what we do here on the Isle. To give credit where credit is due, though, it’s actually Seth Lewis who’s doing all […]

Merry, Disruptive Christmas!

It’s blizzarding out. Right now as I write. Like a real life Little House on the Prairie-esque bonafide BLIZ-Zard! At any moment I’m expecting Pa and Mr. Edwards to fall through the front door, half frozen, to save the day, and then we shall all dance around while Pa plays the fiddle (once his fingers […]

PODCAST- Stasi Eldredge: The Pressure’s OFF (oh, and it’s our 100th episode!)

Who’da thunk we’d make it this far? 100 whole episodes, now that is cause to pause and celebrate! And speaking of celebrations, we are doing so in style with none other than Stasi Eldredge. You know, NY Times bestselling author/speaker/podcaster and co-leader at Wild at Heart Ministries? THAT Stasi Eldredge. What’s even more amazing than […]

PODCAST- Amanda Cleary Eastep is BACK… and better than ever!

Is she a plotter or a “pantster”? Wouldn’t you like to know! You may also like to know what a “pantster” is… This my friend, is how we play the teaser game. Read on! Author Amanda Cleary Eastep joins us for another riveting Stupid Game, and a fun and somehow very deep and meaningful conversation about […]

Podcast: Misfit Monologues, Vol. 1

We talk a lot of Misfit talk around here… but what exactly do we mean by Misfit, anyway? After all, One Man’s Misfit is another Man’s… Miscreant? Misanthrope?Mis…cellaneous? See what I mean? It’s such a loaded term. That’s what today’s podcast is all about. We’re breaking it all down,, Misfit Style, in a short-ish and […]