The Soul Talks Podcast

Dave Barnes: Marriage, Kids, & the Life You Choose

In this episode of The Soul Talks, Theresa sits down with singer-songwriter Dave Barnes for a deeply honest conversation about success, family, faith, and what really matters in the long run. At the height of his career, with a hit song taking off and life accelerating, Dave found himself asking a question many of us quietly wrestle with: Is this it? What followed wasn’t just a shift in his career—but a redefinition of success itself. Together, Theresa and Dave explore the tension between ambition and presence, and the difficult choices that come with both. Dave opens up about choosing family over constant growth, the reality that success can never fully satisfy, and the intentional decisions that have shaped his life as a husband and father. They also dive into marriage—the way it evolves over time, the beauty of growing alongside someone, and the humility it takes to keep showing up through every season. Dave shares candidly about faith as a lived, everyday practice, not something performative, but something steady and grounding. This conversation is a reminder that a meaningful life isn’t built on bigger moments—but on choosing what matters, again and again.  Subscribe for more soulful conversations. Connect with us: Visit Theresa's Website: www.theresabruno.net [http://www.theresabruno.net/]  Follow Theresa on Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok: @Theresa.Harper.Bruno Get your copy of "He's Not Coming Back": https://bit.ly/40qGX6Y [https://bit.ly/40qGX6Y]  Connect with our guest: Visit Dave's Website: https://www.davebarnes.com/ [https://www.davebarnes.com/]  Listen to Dave's Podcast "Dadville": http://bit.ly/4cOEFFT [http://bit.ly/4cOEFFT]  Find Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davebarnesmusic/ [https://www.facebook.com/davebarnesmusic/]  Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davebarnesmusic/ [https://www.instagram.com/davebarnesmusic/]

Dave Barnes: Humor, Music, and Calling

In this episode of The Soul Talks, Theresa sits down with singer-songwriter and storyteller Dave Barnes for a conversation that is as heartfelt as it is unexpectedly funny. From growing up in a small Mississippi town to finding his way into music later than most, Dave shares the moment when music suddenly shifted from something he heard… to something he felt. That moment would quietly shape the path of his life and career. Together, they explore the intersection of creativity, calling, and identity — how humor became a bridge for Dave early on, helping him find his footing on stage, and how he eventually learned to embrace both sides of who he is: the comedian and the songwriter. Dave opens up about the reality behind the music industry — the awkward early gigs, the lack of a clear roadmap, and the slow, organic way his career unfolded. He also reflects on writing songs for himself versus writing for others, and how success sometimes creates unexpected new lanes in life. This episode is full of laughter, honesty, and insight into what it looks like to follow something you don’t fully understand yet… and trust that it will lead you where you’re meant to go. If you’ve ever wrestled with your calling, your identity, or how all the pieces of who you are fit together — this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. Subscribe for more soulful conversations.  Connect with us:Visit Theresa's Website: www.theresabruno.net [http://www.theresabruno.net/]  Follow Theresa on Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok: @Theresa.Harper.Bruno Get your copy of "He's Not Coming Back": https://bit.ly/40qGX6Y [https://bit.ly/40qGX6Y]  Connect with our guest: Visit Dave's Website: https://www.davebarnes.com/ [https://www.davebarnes.com/]  Listen to Dave's Podcast "Dadville": http://bit.ly/4cOEFFT [http://bit.ly/4cOEFFT]  Find Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davebarnesmusic/ [https://www.facebook.com/davebarnesmusic/]  Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davebarnesmusic/ [https://www.instagram.com/davebarnesmusic/]

Lindsay Lawler: The Courage to Tell Your Story

In this heartfelt conversation, Theresa sits down with songwriter, radio host, and creative storyteller Lindsay Lawler to talk about the healing power of writing—and the courage it takes to tell the truth about our lives. Lindsay shares how journaling and songwriting have helped her process painful experiences, uncover hidden strength, and even hear wisdom from a “future version” of herself. What began as private writing eventually became songs, conversations, and a calling to help others find healing through their own words. Together, Theresa and Lindsay explore: • Why writing helps us move emotions we’ve been carrying • The role of shame—and why speaking the truth breaks its power • What it means when the dream you had at 20 doesn’t unfold the way you expected • How dreams don’t always die… they shift • The peace that comes when you finally focus on what you’re truly called to do Lindsay also shares the heart behind her project “We Should Write,” a movement encouraging people to write not for perfection or publication—but for healing. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your story, this conversation will remind you that sometimes the most powerful step forward is simply putting the words on the page. Subscribe for more soulful conversations. Connect with us: Visit Theresa's Website: www.theresabruno.net [http://www.theresabruno.net/]  Follow Theresa on Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok: @Theresa.Harper.Bruno Get your copy of "He's Not Coming Back": https://bit.ly/40qGX6Y [https://bit.ly/40qGX6Y]  Connect with our guest: Visit Lindsay's Website: https://lindsaylawler.com/ [https://lindsaylawler.com/]  Listen to Lindsay's Podcast "We Should Write": https://bit.ly/4rzzePr [https://bit.ly/4rzzePr]  Listen to Lindsay on Road Gang Radio at Radio Nemo: https://bit.ly/4tV67b4 [https://bit.ly/4tV67b4]  Find Lindsay on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4kRML2o [https://bit.ly/4kRML2o] Follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3MP0mLp [https://bit.ly/3MP0mLp]

Lindsay Lawler: Motherhood, Rewritten

In this deeply moving episode of The Soul Talks, Theresa sits down with singer, songwriter, and storyteller Lindsay Lawler to talk about unexpected paths, motherhood, and the beauty that can emerge when life doesn’t unfold the way we planned. Lindsay shares the emotional journey that led to adopting her daughter Freya. It's a story filled with heartbreak, faith, surprising timing, and the powerful moment that changed everything. She reflects on what it means to become a mother through adoption and why she believes adoption should be considered not just as a last resort, but as a beautiful first choice. The conversation also explores Lindsay’s unusual career path, from performing in Nashville to becoming a voice for the trucking community through her advocacy and work on Road Gang Radio. Along the way, she shares how storytelling, music, and connection can bring dignity and visibility to people whose work often goes unseen. This episode is a powerful reminder that family can be formed in many ways, and that sometimes the most meaningful stories are the ones we never expected to live. Subscribe for more soulful conversations. Connect with us: Visit Theresa's Website: www.theresabruno.net [http://www.theresabruno.net/]  Follow Theresa on Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok: @Theresa.Harper.Bruno Get your copy of "He's Not Coming Back": https://bit.ly/40qGX6Y [https://bit.ly/40qGX6Y]  Connect with our guest: Visit Lindsay's Website: https://lindsaylawler.com/ [https://lindsaylawler.com/]  Listen to Lindsay's Podcast "We Should Write": https://bit.ly/4rzzePr [https://bit.ly/4rzzePr]  Listen to Lindsay on Road Gang Radio at Radio Nemo: https://bit.ly/4tV67b4 [https://bit.ly/4tV67b4]  Find Lindsay on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4kRML2o [https://bit.ly/4kRML2o]  Follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3MP0mLp [https://bit.ly/3MP0mLp]

Lindsay Lawler: When We Share Our Pain

What do you do when the life you imagined quietly falls apart? In this deeply honest conversation, Lindsay Lawler shares the story behind the stage lights — the years of infertility, the devastating phone call that changed everything, the loneliness she carried in silence, and the trauma that cracked her world wide open. At 37, Lindsay was told she had “the eggs of a 54-year-old.” What followed were fertility treatments, failed attempts, two adoptions that fell through, and a season of grief that tested her marriage, her faith, and her sense of identity. At the same time, she was navigating profound personal trauma and a spiritual awakening that shifted everything. But this story does not end in despair.It ends in surrender. It ends in healing. It ends in adoption. It ends with a daughter.Together, Theresa and Lindsay talk about: * Infertility and the quiet shame women carry * The strain infertility can place on a marriage * Trauma, secrecy, and what happens when we finally “say the thing” * Spiritual awakening in the middle of heartbreak * Why adoption shouldn’t be considered a last resort * Learning to metabolize pain instead of being consumed by it This episode is for the woman who is waiting. For the one crying on the kitchen floor. For the one carrying something alone. When we share our pain, it lessens its power. And sometimes the very thing that breaks us open becomes the doorway to the most beautiful chapter of our lives.