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Episodes
44 episodes
This is Good Enough: Breaking the Inertia of Consumption Through Contentment with Christina Gerstner
What if what you already have… is enough?In this episode, Heather sits down with Christina Gerstner, the collector and curator behind @whitepeppervintage, to explore a ...
Examine Yourself, Forget Yourself: A Conversation with Scott Hubbard
What does it look like to examine your life without becoming consumed by it?In this episode, Heather sits down with Scott Hubbard—Managing Editor at Desiring God and lay pastor at All Peoples Church—to explore the tension between self-re...
Passing the Baton: How Your Story Can Be a Lifeline with Founder Kelly Olson
What if the very thing you’ve walked through—the pain, the loss, the questions—is the lifeline to someone else’s hope?In this deeply meaningful conversation, Heather sits down with Kelly Olson, founder and executive director of Th...
What a WONDER-full world: A conversation with Eryn Lynum
In this episode, Heather sits down with author, podcaster, Master Naturalist, and homeschooling mom Eryn Lynum for a rich conversation about wonder, rest, intentional family life, and the ways God reveals himself through creation....
Helping Kids Thrive: Inside Pediatric Occupational Therapy with John Murray
In this episode of Thanks for Doing That, host Heather Winchell sits down with John Murray, pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Murray Therapy in Northern Colorado. From his newly remodeled, play-filled c...
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The Quiet Ambition and the Power of Thinking Little with Ryan Tinetti
In a loud and restless age, author and practical theology professor Ryan Tinetti offers a surprising invitation: make it your ambition to live quietly. In this conversation, Heather and Ryan explore themes from Ryan’s book Th...
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Work That Energizes You vs. Work That Drains You with Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez
In this episode, Heather sits down with her friend and coach Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez to unpack the Working Genius framework—six distinct “gifts” that show up in every project and eve...
He Is Still Good: Holding Grief with Hopeful Lament
Grief doesn’t just hurt — it rearranges a person. In this episode, host Heather Winchell is joined by writer and counselor Kirsten Black, who invites listeners into honest conversation about grief, suffering, and the faithful wrestle of ...
When Words Aren't Enough: Storied Art That Holds Out Hope
Northern Colorado artist Jessica Kuddes (JMK) creates one-of-a-kind paintings that feel like windows into redemption—visual “spiritual landscapes” that hold out hope when life is hard. In this conversation, we talk about protected margin, art b...
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A Story Well Told: Art, Stewardship, and the Work of Lampstand
What makes a story actually move people—without resorting to hype or manipulation? In this episode, Heather Winchell sits down with HR Sweat (Lampstand Story Company, Oklahoma City) to talk ...
From Hutch to Household Name: The Rise of Baker Aaker
Since launching her cottage bakery earlier this year, Tori Aaker has been delighting Northern Colorado with sourdough loaves, cinnamon rolls, baking mixes, and what many now call the best chocolate chip cookie they’ve ever had -
12,000 and counting: The Mission and Story of Faircloth
In this heartfelt episode of Thanks for Doing That, Heather chats with the inspiring husband-and-wife team, Marissa and Chris, the founders of the Nashville Blanket Project. From their cozy Airbnb hosting experience to th...
Sewing Your Adventure: Raising Creative, Courageous Kids with Laura Moore
Sewing as a superpower? Yes. Creative director Laura Moore (Sew Your Adventure) shows how simple, “quick-win” projects—beanbags, bookmarks, potholders—can spark curiosity, courage, and connection at home. We talk intergenerational skills, her 1...
Every Moment, Holy: Douglas McKelvey on Creating for the Common Good
In this craft-rich conversation, writer and lyricist Douglas McKelvey shares the winding path that led to Every Moment Holy, why Volume Two (grief, death, and hope) was formed in community, and how he thinks about vocation throu...
What Shapes a Craftsman: The Principles and Practices of Jay Ballard
In this episode of Thanks for Doing That, Heather sits down with master carpenter Jay Ballard, whose decades of experience in carpentry and remodeling are matched only by his kindness and optimism. Jay shares how growing up arou...
The Art of Living in Season: A Conversation on Presence and Purpose with Sylvie Vanhoozer
“The art of living in season is about learning to see the extraordinary in our ordinary moments.”“God has a great canvas, and each of us has a little dab of paint to put on it.”What if the most ordi...
Mandy West on "Earning Her Turns" on the Slopes and in the Studio
What makes ordinary objects so unforgettable? For Northern Colorado artist Mandy West, the answer is found in color, memory, and perspective. Her paintings capture the beauty of everyday things—a chair, a Vespa, even a laundry truck—invi...
The Seasons are A-Changin’…what to expect!
Some thoughts from the Chief Enthusiast as we close out summer and head into Season 2 of the pod!
Swinging for More: Building Community Through Skylark Golf with Steven and Ally Wright
“We want people to golf more. Golf better. And golf in community.” – Steven Wright"Just because you love something doesn’t mean it fits the life you want. Choose your work with your values in mind.” <...
From the Chief Enthusiast's Desk: May Edition
This new recurring segment invites you behind the mic into the rhythms, reflections, and small delights shaping Heather’s month. In this first edition, Heather shares:A moment that mattered deeply — and the power of showing up in gr...
From Clarity to Connection: Ashley Pintaric on Building Brands that Last
“Be clear about your mission and show up for it every day.”"95% of what we remember is subconscious...the emotional subconscious connections you make with your client are what build trust"In this ep...
Patient Care First: Dr. Brad Baack on Community, Dermatology & Doing the Next Right Thing
In this episode of Thanks for Doing That, Dr. Baack shares his story of becoming a dermatologist, launching Altitude Dermatology, and choosing to lead with values in an increasingly corporatized medical landscape. We talk about what ma...
From Tuna Sandwiches to Tuscany: Karen Ramsay’s Creative Journey
In this episode, Heather visits the home studio of Colorado watercolor artist and beloved teacher, Karen Ramsay. Their conversation is full of warmth, creativity, and encouragement—exploring how watercolor invites us to pay attention, slow down...
Big Impact, Small Chair: The Art of Business Stewardship with Andrew Hendrickson
“A sustainable business doesn’t just serve the owner—it serves the community, provides jobs, and builds something that can last for generations.” 💼🌱In this episode of Thanks for Doing That, host Heather Winchell sits down...
