Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor for Eater LA. After going to school for and working in commercial banking, Matthew found himself in love with food and the community around it. We had a chat about his journey from banking to food editor, what he looks for when trying a new spot, and navigating the hard times in life. Enjoy the chat!…

Mike McClenahan is the Senior Pastor at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. After 40+ years in ministry, Mike announced he is retiring by the end of the year. We had a chat about his long run in ministry, what he learned, what changed and what stayed the same, and what his hopes are for the church moving forward. Enjoy the chat!…

Amy Nanette Glin is a certified life coach and author of the book G.O.D: Galactic Order of Demonstration. The fictional novel asks the question: What if Jesus didn't give us the book he was supposed to give us? We had a chat about the book and this episode turned into a bit of a life coaching session as well. Enjoy the chat!…

Craig A Meyer was born to perform. In the midst of a successful acting and singing career, he found his true calling when people kept saying he looked and sounded exactly like Elton John. For the last 15 years, Craig has been simply the best Elton John tribute artist in the world. We had a chat about becoming Elton, the rigors of staying Elton, and…

Mike Leum is an Assistant Director at the Los Angele County Sheriff's Department and a group leader and first responder for the Montrose Search and Rescue Team. We had a chat about the importance of physical and mental health in what he does, and what motivates him to put his life on the line for others. Enjoy the chat!…

Chef Tim Hollingsworth is an award winning chef and restauranteur. He rose up the ranks at The French Laundry, a three-Michelin-star restaurant, and left to open Otium in Los Angeles (which happens to be my favorite restaurant in LA!). We had a chat about the pressure of the fine dining world, defining your own success and happiness , and finding t…

Eric Petersen is a Broadway, tv and film actor. You may have seem him on Broadway as Dewey in School of Rock or as Shrek in Shrek the Musica! Or maybe you saw him as Kevin McRoberts in the tv show Kevin Can F*** Himself (incredible show!). We had a chat about acting, going from a small college to the big city, and St Francis of Assisi. Enjoy the ch…

Sean Davis is a Division I football coach at The University of Texas at San Antonio. We had a chat about the unpredictable world of college coaching, his transition from ministry to football, and how our faiths have changed since rooming together at a small christian college. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Eleri Ward is a singer-songwriter, composer, and actress, best known for her indie folk renditions of Stephen Sondheim songs. And very soon to be known for so much more! We had a chat about her creative journey and how she found her Voice by finding her voice. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Matthew Warchus is an award winning theatre director, filmmaker and dramaturg. He has directed numerous plays and musicals for the West End and Broadway including Matilda the Musical and Groundhog Day the Musical. He also directed the hit film adaptation of Matilda for Netflix. Matthew is also the Artistic Director for The Old Vic theatre in London…

John Kavanaugh is an Emmy winning composer, lyricist and musical director. He is the musical creativity behind award winning Disney shows like Sophia the First, Elena of Avalor and Alice's Wonderland Bakery. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Juliana Sloan is an award-winning, classically trained actor and vocalist. You've seen her on stage as Millie, Mary Poppins, Johanna and many more. Or you maybe have heard her voice on projects like Toy Story 4 and Unikitty! We had a chat about auditioning in a post covid world, what we would change about the industry, and how our thoughts and view…

John Loppnow is an author, therapist and relationship coach. We had a chat about the importance of gratitude, rupture and repair in relationships and how, for him, God weaves through it all. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Eddie Perfect is a singer-songwriter, pianist, comedian, writer and actor. We had a chat about all things Beetlejuice the Musical, the courage to release demos into the world, and a bit about Jesus (without the magic). Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Clayton Chaney is a singer songwriter and lead singer of the band The Show Ponies. We had a chat about the ever changing music industry, touring with your friends, and how his faith and our culture define success a little differently. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Connor McClenahan is a licensed therapist in Los Angeles who specializes in anxiety and depression. We had a chat about the importance of your daily commute, if the world is getting more anxious, and how our faiths have changed since growing up in the church. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Dave Roberts is the Lead Pastor at Montrose Church. We talked about having enough sermons to be in the same place for 35 years, how his theology has shifted over that time, and why he believes it's important to create space for people to doubt and wrestle with what they believe. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Ryan Scott Oliver is an award winning composer and lyricist. We had a chat about defining success off Broadway, how his research process fights off writer's block, and how the people most genuinely connected to their faiths seem to be the smaller humbler characters standing stage left. Enjoy the chat!…

Todd Goldsworthy is a two-time US Brewers Cup champion. We talked about what goes into coffee competitions, sustainability, what you're doing wrong with your home coffee setup, and how he sees faith in a different light because of his kids. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Parker Pannell is an actor and social media personality. We had a chat about living alone in LA at 18, the scope of having 2.6 million followers, and how faith guides him through this crazy entertainment industry. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Ken Davenport is a multi Tony award winning producer and writer. We had a chat about scheduling creativity, the essential elements of a musical, and if faith and spirituality has a place on Broadway. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Shoshana Bean is an unbelievable singer and actress. You may have seen her on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked, Jenna in Waitress or in the original cast of Hairspray. We had a chat about the musical theater scene growing up in the Pacific Northwest, finding her way to Broadway and what her religion and faith has looked like to her over the years. Enj…

Saving Innocence is an organization that serves, empowers, and advocates for child victims of sex trafficking in Los Angeles. Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff play vital roles in this organization. We had a chat about the scope of the problem, the hope they have in such dark circumstances, and how we can help fight alongside them.…

Kutter Callaway is associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. We had a chat about predicting how culture will respond to films, where faith based films go right/wrong, and seeing God in art outside of the church. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Victor Santa Cruz is the Defensive Coordinator for the University of Hawaii Football Team. We had a chat about transitioning to the D1 lifestyle, coaching with emotional intelligence, and this simple question: would you rather be right or heard? Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Dr Brad Bursch, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the medical field. We had a chat about being a doctor during a pandemic, how to deal with “webmd parents”, and how you can be empirically minded but still have faith. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Bill Schnee is an award winning producer, engineer and mix master. He's a legend. His illustrious career includes working with Three Dog Night, Barbara Streisand, Marvin Gaye, the Beatles, Whitney Houston and SO MANY MORE. We had a chat about his new book "Chairman at the Board", dropping law school for music, dealing with egos and celebrities, and…

Michael Orland is a musician and producer. For 16 seasons, Michael was the musical director for American Idol. We had a chat about the behind the scenes schedule and pressures of the show, the heartbreak of watching kids you've grown to love get voted off, and how the Broadway world has opened our eyes to so many truths. Enjoy the chat!…

Chuck Hunt is the Associate Pastor of Family Ministries at Lave Ave Church. We had a chat about ministry during covid, why the church is so slow to respond to social issues, and our shared hope for the future of the church and how community churches can impact and love their neighbors. Enjoy the chat!…

Bart Campolo is a humanist speaker and writer. He is also the Humanist Chaplain at the University of Cincinnati. We had a chat about the journey of losing his faith, what that meant for his relationship with his father, and how he is speaking truth and love into the world now. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Julianna Zobrist is a very talented writer, speaker, singer, mom, and on and on. We had a chat about breaking down gender walls within the church, Imago Dei, and how we can rediscover God and have spiritual awakenings outside of the church. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Ralph Winter is a film and television producer. He has worked on some classic movies...Star Trek, X-man, Planet of the Apes...and cult classics from my generation like Hocus Pocus and Hackers. We had a chat about the future of film making, crazy Star Trek fans sneaking by security, and the current state of the church. Enjoy the chat!…

Brock Morgan is an author and youth minister. In fact, he was my Jr High pastor! We talked about the struggles kids have today vs when I was a kid, getting kicked out of the Glendale Galleria and what he taught me 25 years ago that has changed over time. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Mark Gagliardi is an actor currently on the hit CBS show Blood and Treasure. We had a chat about what he's learned from playing a Jesuit, auditioning in front of Lorne Michaels, and how our mutual love of Broadway showtunes led to an amazing night in NYC. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Tish Cyrus is an incredibly successful manager and producer. We had a chat about what its like to be a "momager" during that awkward phase when kids become adults, what happens when your husband suddenly has an international hit record and how her mom's faith and legacy still impacts her life daily. Enjoy the chat!…

Tyrone Wells is an incredible singer/songwriter in SoCal. If you've never heard his work, go google "Tyrone Wells Sea Breeze" and thank me later. We had a chat about being on a record label vs off, if the definition of success changes over time and what his faith journey has looked like since growing up in a small town in Washington. Enjoy the chat…

After 30 years in ministry, David Hayward left his church to pursue art and writing under the name NakedPastor. We had a chat about deconstructing your beliefs, the church and the LGBTQ+ community, and how art has helped him connect and reach people hurt by the church. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Oliver Schnee is a composer and orchestrator in LA. He's a wizard...by that I mean he does things with music and sound that you believe can only be done with magic. We had a chat about the music/film industry, what a beachball sounds like and our journeys with faith and God. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Barbara Deutsch is a life and career coach and the creator of The Barbara Deutsch Approach. She is one of the kindest and most authentic people alive. You just want to be around her! We had a chat about accidentally being discovered by Clive Davis, how to find your competitive edge, and if Stephen Schwartz is the nice guy I hope he his. Enjoy the c…

Tim Minchin is a comedian/writer/composer/actor/and on and on and on. He's infuriatingly talented. We had a chat about religion and faith and how we both see the world and how it works. Do our shared moral values confirm the absence of God or the presence of God? Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Craig Farestveit is a realtor and owner of Craig Estates and Fine Properties. We had a chat about his journey from chemistry to ministry to real estate, his new book "Selling Sacred Ground" and dove into the kingdom of God and what that looks like and means to us. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Michael Leon is a superstar Special Olympics athlete and global messenger. We had a chat about his journey from being a quiet kid to an accomplished public speaker, his life goals and how he is using his knowledge and experience to inspire and educate others. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Ivan Penn is a reporter for The New York Times. We had a chat about journalistic ethics, the process a story goes through from concept to print, and the role empathy plays in his writing. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Megan Nicole is a singer/songwriter/actress who was part of the first wave of artists discovered through YouTube. We had a chat about going viral, having fajitas as P Diddy's house and what her career looks like now. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Pete Shinnick is the Head Football Coach at The University of West Florida. A lifetime ago, Coach Shinnick was my head coach at Azusa Pacific. We chatted about his journey through the small college football world, life priorities and my illustrious football career. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan

Jamil Frazier is a health coach/entrepreneur who has had massive success in the heath and life coaching industry. We chatted about his journey to success both financially and health wise, what people are getting wrong and not seeing about health, and his faith and spiritual journey. Enjoy the chat!Oleh Eric McClenahan