20,000 Words show

20,000 Words

Summary: April McKinney is a wife and mom of two little ones using up a few of her “20,000 words a day” with her amazing guests in this podcast. In each episode, you will hear April chat with guests as they take off their masks and bravely share their stories. April believes that getting honest and sharing the vulnerable parts of our lives allows us to see that God truly can redeem even the most difficult of circumstances. It’s hard, but it’s also beautiful and in the end, we all end up feeling less alone and knowing we are seen and deeply loved. So things get pretty serious around here, but April also loves to have fun, so get ready to laugh and probably cry during these beautifully raw conversations.

Podcasts:

 Episode 35 – Mo Isom – Author of Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:05:45

Well, here it is folks, my conversation with New York Times Best Selling author, Mo Isom.  Mo is a wife and mom of two little girls, and she is talking and writing about something that is hard but imperative.  She’s basically walking into the darkness with a flashlight, shining light on a topic we just […]

 Episode 34 – Kim Walker-Smith – Jesus Culture, Being a Woman in Christian Music, Postpartum Depression | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:30

On this episode, I got to chat with one of the most popular Christian music artists on the scene, Kim Walker-Smith of Jesus Culture.  It was amazing to learn more about her personal story and the journey God has had her on.  She shared about her broken childhood and how her step father was instrumental […]

 Episode 33 – Jami Nato – Marriage, Infidelity, Restoration | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:14:12

You might have heard of Jami Nato, and hopefully you are following her over on Instagram!  Her stories are hilarious, but she also goes to the deeper, real places in her feed.    She is seriously one of my favorite people to follow!  So, of course I was thrilled when she agreed to come on […]

 Episode 32 – Meredith Andrews – Singer/Songwriter, Trusting God with your Dreams, Faithful in the Small Things, Being Present | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:03:59

This week my guest is Meredith Andrews, she is a singer/songwriter, wife, and mom to 3.  You have probably heard several of Meredith’s songs including “Not for a Moment,” “Spirit of the Living God,” and several of the songs form the Belonging Co’s most recent AMAZING album.  I was surprised to have so much in […]

 Episode 31 – Missy Robertson from Duck Dynasty | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:27

You probably recognize my guest this week from the wildy popular show “Duck Dynasty.”  Missy is the wife of Jase and momma to 3.  Missy and her daughter Mia, have just written a book series for tween girls that teaches really valuable lessons for kids that are at a tough age, called Princess in Camo. […]

 Episode 30 – Lindsay McCaul – Singer/Songwriter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:02

  This week I had such an amazing conversation with my friend in real life, Lindsay McCaul!  Lindsay is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader, who has toured with some of the biggest names in Christian music including Casting Crowns and Brandon Heath.  Lindsay shared her story with me about walking away from touring right […]

 Episode 29 – Emily Chapman Richards – VP of Show Hope | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:31

On this episode my guest is Emily Chapman Richards, you might recognize her name maiden name, because she is the daughter of the one and only Steven Curtis Chapman!  However, Emily is doing her own thing these days as the Assistant Executive Director and Vice President at Show Hope, a nationally recognized voice for adoption […]

 Episode 28 – Hunter Beless – The Journey Women Podcast, Calling and Motherhood | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:05:30

    This week my guest is a fellow podcaster, Hunter Beless.  Hunter is a military wife, mom of two little girls, and host of The Journey Women podcast.  Obviously, we had a a lot in common to discuss about motherhood and podcasting, but she also shared about her (unexpected) life, living on a military […]

 Episode 27 – Tanya Godsey – Singer/Songwriter, Race Reconciliation, Depression, Soul Care | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:09

    Singer/Songwriter Tanya Godsey is my guest this week, and our conversation included some topics that we’ve never discussed on 20,000 Words before!  She shared wisdom and insight from her life as a woman of color and growing up in a immigrant community, as well as her experience as the spouse of someone suffering […]

 Episode 26 – Cori Salchert – Taking in Hospice Babies, Amazing Redemption story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:31

  The first episode of 20,000 Words for 2018 might be the most impactful interview I have had yet.  My guest, Cori Salchert, has one of the most beautiful stories of redemption I have ever heard.  I will forever be impacted by her story and the way God is using her.  She and her family, […]

 Episode 25 – Christmas “Favorite Things” with Sibi Riffer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:35

  If you are a lover of beautiful curated gifts, decorating, and fun family traditions during this magical time of year – you are going to LOVE this special Christmas episode!  Sibi Riffer, founder of “The Pearl Event” joined me again (Check out Episode 20 to hear her amazing story) to share some of her […]

 Episode 24 – Lisa Bevere – Raising confident children, new children’s book – “Lizzy the Lioness” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:38

What an honor to interview best selling author and speaker, Lisa Bevere!  I have been following Lisa for years, and I was so excited to hear from her on this episode about her new children’s book.  She also shared so much wisdom about parenting young children, and how asking for help is sometimes the bravest […]

 Episode 23 – Katie Lewis, Founder of Dear Mushka | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:23

  With the holidays quickly approaching, I knew I wanted to interview some women entrepreneurs with specially curated products and impactful stories behind their businesses.  This episode is with Katie Lewis, founder and owner of Dear Mushka, a unique and growing jewelry business.  Not only is her jewelry beautiful, but each piece is paired with scripture […]

 Episode 22 – Candace Payne “Chewbacca Mom” shares about finding joy even when life is hard. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:26

You probably recognize Candace Payne from her viral video with a Chewbaca Mask, which has had over 170 million.  I got to meet the lady behind the mask and hear how God has used that silly video to impact so many lives, but that’s what God does!  Candace shared with me some of the struggles […]

 Episode 21 – Katie Davis Majors – Author of “Kisses From Katie” and “Daring to Hope” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:32

  I am so excited to share this BONUS episode with Katie Davis Majors, author of New York Times Bestselling book, Kisses From Katie and new book Daring to Hope, which releases October 3rd.  Katie is the adoptive mother of 13 Ugandan girls and 1 biological son with her husband – all currently living in […]

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