Not My Story: The Epilogue
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Sarah invites her husband and Not My Story producer/editor Ben Westfall to join her in this final episode. They reflect on common themes that surfaced throughout the life of the podcast, guests or ideas that stuck with them, as well as behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the podcast’s creation and final chapter.
EPISODE NOTES
Check out episode one to hear Sarah’s first conversation with Ben.
Seth Haines - guest in episode 4 (Sarah’s first guest interview in spring 2020)
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs (Seth Haines - episode 195)
Ben and Sarah talk about a common theme: the breakdown of a performance-driven faith (episodes mentioned):
Nicole Zasowski - guest in episode 7
Chuck DeGroat - guest in episode 11
Davey Blackburn - guest in episode 15
Psalm 34:18 (NIV) - “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Ben talks about being an Enneagram 3 and his struggle to look at himself with love.
Jill McCormick - guest in episode 41
Sarah’s most quoted guest is Amanda Anderson - from episode 9 (quote: “Let your guard down; don’t take your pants off.”)
An episode that came at an important time in the wake of the death of George Floyd and resulting racial tensions was our friend Willie Smith in episode 6.
Henry David Thoreau - Walden
Karen Swallow Prior - guest in episode 46 (talking about how literature widens our perspective)
Episode 19 - “Where Do We Go From Here with Dr. Curt Thompson”
John Blase - guest in episode 31 (quote: “It’s all essential.”)
Catherine Ricketts - guest in episode 34 (talks about grief, loss, and the welcome of God)
What Ben is reading:
Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson
Shapes of Truth by Neal Allen
Radical Candor by Kim Scott
What Sarah is reading:
The Soul of Desire by Curt Thompson
Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortland
The Memoir Project by Marion Roach Smith
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