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This week I got to interview a new friend Scarlet Hiltibidal, who just wrote her first book called Afraid of All the Things: Tornadoes, Cancer, Adoption, and Other Things You Need the Gospel For. Growing up in the SNL Green Room (her mom is Victoria Jackson), being born to a fire-eater and adopted by a SWAT cop, […]
If you aren’t following Mike Foster over on Instagram, he is a must follow! I have been a huge fan of his encouraging words and his podcast, Funtherapy for a while now. Mike is the ever first guy on our podcast, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce you to him if you don’t […]
What a privilege to interview this amazing woman of God. For anyone who feels like there might not be hope for their story, this one is for you! Nancy brings it, listen for yourself! Mercy Multiplied Nancy Alcorn’s Instagram Mercy Multiplied Instagram 20,000 Words Instagram
We are kicking this season off with a bang! Not many people I have spoken with have the depth and intensity that Tiffini Kilgore has when it comes to her love of “Papa,” as she refers to God. Tiffini is the author and founder of home décor company, House of Belonging, and she is also […]
Hello and welcome back to 20,000 Words! We are thrilled to bring you a very exciting Spring season of the podcast, with of course, more phenomenal guests. This episode wi ll serve as an update for regular listeners and a sneak peek into what is to come. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast […]
Merry Christmas! I am thrilled welcome Katie Lewis from Dear Mushka to the podcast again this week talking all things Christmas and the Advent season. We had such a fun conversation, and I also talk a little in the beginning of the episode about where I am at and the plan for the next few […]
What a treat to interview The Nester! Perfect timing for me to interview someone all about simple, beautiful home decor and why it matters, since we are in the process of moving. I know you will love Myquillyn’s tips for making your home a place where people can feel comfortable without the clutter. Such a […]
I’m thrilled to bring you Part 2 of my conversation with Melody Lovvorn. In this part of our discussion, Melody shared the story of reconciliation and remarriage with Trey. We also talk about about practical ways to discuss these sensitive topics within marriage, healthy boundaries, and expectations within relationships. Please reach out to Melody if […]
I can’t tell you what this story meant to me. God is wild and intentional, and I absolutely loved getting to have this time with Melody. Her story is one of redemption and the never ending love of our Father. Just a sneak peak – Melody and her husband Tray we married with 4 […]
What can I say? I love Ellie Holcomb, I basically asked her all the things I was curious about, like “What’s it like to be you?” She was real and honest, and we are pretty much best friends now, so there’s that. Ellie and her husband Drew (yes from Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors) have […]
20,000 Words is Back! After taking several much needed weeks off this summer from podcasting and social media, I am coming into the Fall fresh and ready to dig in with some absolutely amazing women on the podcast, including THE Sandi Patty! This Fall we have some serious, “let’s talk about the hard, real stuff of life” episodes, […]
This episode features such a sweetheart, her name is Jessica Satterfield. Jessica is a wife and momma to two young kiddos via adoption. Jessica thought her life would look a little differently than it does today. She has always felt called to motherhood, ever since she was a child. So obviously, she was in for […]
It was a joy to talk with Morgan Cheek. She is a wife, mom to twin girls with severe special needs, and an author. Morgan is walking through what many of us can’t imagine, taking care of her twin daughters who are 2 of only 20 people in the world with a rare genetic […]
I said this on the episode, but this interview was such a full circle moment for me! This week my guest is country music artist, Cyndi Thomson. I was huge fan of Cyndi’s back in my early teen years, I know every word to her number one song “I Always Liked that Best!” We […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Episode 20 of 20,000 Words is with Sibi Riffer, wife and mother to 7, creator of The Pearl Event, writer, speaker, and so much more. This woman is an encourager to women, believing and praying for breakthrough in the lives of many women over the years. Sibi was kind enough to share so much of […]
As promised, Episode 19 is Part 2 with Stephanie Meek, owner with her husband, Isaac, of Five Daughters Bakery and momma to 5 daughters! This one is for the mommas, the pregnant ones and the ones in the trenches with little ones. This lady exudes joy, and I loved hearing from her all about […]
Episode 18 of the 20,000 Words Podcast is with Stephanie Meek, wife of Isaac Meek, owners of Nashville’s Five Daughters Bakery and mother of the real 5 daughters! Y’all I loved this girl! She is fun, free, and tells it like it is. Stephanie shared her God story with me, her love story with her […]
Episode 17 of 20,000 Words is with my good friend and mother of my future daughter-in-law (we hope!) Katelyn Fuson. If you aren’t following Katelyn on Instagram, you should be! She and her husband Chad are coming up on a year of having their daughter Willa home from China and being a family of […]
This week my guest is Holly Newton, founder of the Exhale Women’s Retreat here in Franklin, TN. Holly shared with me her story of total restoration in her marriage after some really tough circumstances. I am so thankful for her vulnerability and willingness to share the hard parts of her story. She does this […]
This week my guest is Kelsey Chapman, founder of Radiant Magazine, Radiant Collective, and host of the Radiant Podcast. I can tell you one thing after talking with Kelsey, it is hard not to love her! I honestly felt like we became besties after just one conversation. She is dynamic, relatable, and motivating. The […]
Episode 14 of 20,000 Words podcast is with Lisa Whittle, speaker and author of a new book called Put Your Warrior Boots On coming out June 1. Lisa is down to earth, fun, and on a mission to see us break free from the chains of fear in this crazy world. We discussed how to […]
There is so much I could say about this episode with Author, Speaker, and Coach Tam Hodge. Tam is one of those people that puts it all out there, because she is passionate about women getting freedom from their past and moving towards God’s purpose for their life. In this episode, we discuss fatherlessness, abandonment, […]
I am thrilled to introduce you to Kristin Allender, director of the Tennessee Chapter of America’s Kids Belong. This is an organization dedicated to advocating and finding forever homes for foster children in Tennessee. James 1:27 calls us as Christians to care for orphans and widows, we may not all be called to foster […]
And after a little break, the 20,000 Words Podcast is back! I recently announced on social media that we are expecting our second baby, so I needed a little time to catch my breath and get through that first trimester. I’m now feeling much better and ready to jump back into some thought provoking and inspiring […]
Epsiode 10 is here! I know, I’m late to get this one out, but I promise there is a good reason that I’ll share in the coming weeks. Anyhow, I am super excited to share my conversation with Erin Loechner, design blogger and author of Chasing Slow. I actually can’t put her book down, […]
Epsiode 9 of 20,000 Words is with Kelly Balarie, author of Fear Fighting. I absolutely loved talking with Kelly, and I could relate to her so much. I definitely struggle with anxiety and fear, more in some seasons than other, and Kelly is passionate about seeing women set free from the chains of fear. […]
We’ve made it to Episode 8 of 20,000 Words, and this week’s guest has such an interesting story! Nicole Weider is an author and speaker as well as a former model, she has actually done work for Maxim magazine and Victoria Secret. We discussed how after living the “Hollywood lifestyle” for a while she felt […]
My guest this week on the 20,000 Words Podcast is the beautiful, Kacey Hagerty. You may recognize her if you live in the Nashville area from WSMV – Channel 4 News. She is a correspondent for Today in Nashville airing weekdays at 11am. I met Kacey when I was doing weekly cooking segments on Channel […]
Starting of the new year with a long time friend of mine and professional wedding planner Emily Humphries. Emily and I got to talk about her wedding planning business and how she has grown in so many areas after 9 years of being her own boss. She gave me some great insight into how she […]
I have looked up to this woman for many years (and not only because of her killer guns…), so I was thrilled that she took the time to come on my podcast! Candy Coburn’s vivacious personality, contagious smile, and big voice have made her many fans over the years! Candy and I talked in Episode […]
Seriously, look at this picture, how gorgeous is this momma and her girls? This is Chantelle Becking, my guest on Episode 4 of the 20,000 Words podcast! Chantelle is the mom of 5 girls, that she and her husband, Eric have adopted internationally as well as through foster care. They may look picture perfect, but […]
The beautiful lady pictured below, is someone who has had a profound impact on my life. Debby Bivins is a freedom dweller, lover of people, and all around joy to be around. You may not know her name, because she does the hard work of loving others in her community, living life with people […]
My first podcast interview is out! I had so much fun talking with Emily Day, co founder of the Called Women’s Conference. She was honest, fun, and inspiring! We discussed some serious topics here, such as the absence of her earthly father in her life and the healing process she has gone through as an adult, […]
Well, here we go! I have started a podcast, of all things, affectionately named by husband – “20,000 Words with April McKinney.” After months of considering, second guessing, wondering, and cautiously dreaming of the possibilities of starting my own podcast, I’m finally just going for it. No more procrastinating or worrying about everything being perfect, […]