Eva Marie Everson and Miss Beth Bettencourt

Allen Arnold and the Creativity Glitch, Part 1

When it comes to GLITCHES in life, I think we can all relate, amIright? But when it comes to CREATIVITY...well, that's another story. Not everyone thinks of themselves as creative. But THAT is where they're wrong, and that's what Allen Arnold,  (who has achieved Most Favored and Frequent Misfit Status) is here to talk with us about today on the Isle.  Creativity and Glitches. In fact, he wrote a whole book about it, called The Creativity Glitch.  And it's for everyone, because EVERYONE is wired to create. That's right, it's not just the artsy bohos wearing the weird clothes (though you know we love you).  It's for you conservative polo shirt wearers as well.  Cause the fact is, we are ALL created by our Creator  to co-create, and make this world a better place.  But he says it much better than me. That's why you should listen.    It's one of two parts, by the way... just because we want to give you a chance to ponder it all... and ponder you should. You can also play along with this episode's Stupid Game, and compare your random answers to random  topics with Allen's (he's got some good ones).  In fact why not write us (nancy@isleofmisfits.com [nancy@isleofmisfits.com]) with your favorite- we love random answers!   RESOURCES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp4CR2HcHLQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp4CR2HcHLQ]  (Why Duran Duran?  You'll have to listen to find out why) Get the Creativity Glitch here:  https://www.withallen.com/books#creativity-glitch [https://www.withallen.com/books#creativity-glitch] Sign up for Allen's Daily Readings here:  https://www.withallen.com/sign-up [https://www.withallen.com/sign-up]  For more Misfit fun for everyone, check out https://isleofmisfits.com/ [https://isleofmisfits.com/] Be my Insta Friend!:  https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit/ [https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit/]

Blast from the Misfit Past: Brant Hansen, on Owning Your Awkward

Can you believe we've been Owning Our Awkward on the Isle for almost 9 years??? And in all that time, we've never re-released an episode?  What were we thinking? Well, that ends today! This summer, we're going to dig up some old episodes that are too good not to hear again... and we're kicking it off with author and nationally syndicated radio host Brant Hansen. He stopped by the Isle back in 2024  to talk about, oh lots of things. Things like owning our awkwardness (music to our Misfit ears). Getting FREE from being NEEDY (for approval... the key for creativity, btw). Getting FREE from PERFECTIONISM. Getting FREE to OFFER WHO YOU ARE. Lots of FREEDOM in this podcast! Oh, and if it's that not enough, I think you'll enjoy this episode's STUPID GAME: Cruise Edition We even touch on his passion and involvement with CURE.ORG, a Jesus shaped mission, literally healing kids around the world. Of course, we talk about his brand new book "Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance". Aaaaand, did you know he wrote another one called "Blessed are the Misfits"? I know. He is our people.  Learn more/get in touch with Brant: branthansen.com [branthansen.com] Learn more about Cure International: cure.org. [cure.org] Visit us (and subscribe!) on the Isle: isleofmisfits.com [isleofmisfits.com] Connect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/the_original_misfit [instagram.com/the_original_misfit]

Stasi Eldredge: Favorite Things, Q&A and a Ladder of Love

It's a good day when you can do a Q&A with Stasi Eldredge. It gets even better when she shares some of her Favorite Things. But when you get her to sing?  Well it doesn't get any better than that. This episode's got it ALL. And as if that wasn't enough... wait, there's MORE! She also gives us a little sneak preview of what's in her new book "The Ladder of Love", coming out this fall. You can pre-order it now! Check it out here:  https://wildatheart.org/the-ladder-of-love [https://wildatheart.org/the-ladder-of-love] https://wildatheart.org/the-ladder-of-love From the conversation (SHOWNOTES): Emmaus Road Story:  Luke 24:13-28 [https://www.bible.com/bible/116/LUK.24.13-35.NLT] A few of Stasi's fave "beach reads": * Theo of Golden, Allen Levi * Sarah's Key, Tatiana DeRosnay * The Lion Women of Tehran, Marjan Kamali * Lady Tan's Circle of Women, Lisa See Songs currently on Stasi's playlist: * One Day, Harborside Music [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz5KyBL9TkQ] * I Still Choose You, Anna Golden [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtX2EBGf7YQ] * Have This Heart Again, Kingdom Culture Worship [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99VBHPNHOog] * So Be It, Tiffany Hudson [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edZVnKxKEUU] BONUS THROWBACK TO THE 90's - What was on repeat on her Walkman/CD player back in the day? * DIVE, Steven Curtis Chapman [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXqXIicm8uU] So there you have it, my Misfit Friends.  There's a lot going on in this podcast.  A lot of fun, a lot of wisdom and a lot of grace being shared. Mainly from Stasi. But I'm here for it. And I think you should be, too! For more Misfit fun, check out/subscribe IsleofMisfits.com [https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit] Oh yeah, and please be my Instafriend here! https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit [https://www.instagram.com/the_original_misfit]

Eva Marie Everson and Miss Beth Bettencourt

It's not every day we go time traveling here on the Isle. But today... just for you... we're going all the way back to the year 1962, with award winning author Eva Marie Everson, and her newest release "Miss Beth Bettencourt".  It's a story about an unexpected guest, and about breaking down walls of indifference... and unforgiveness. All that, and a deep dive into all things 1962 with our Stupid Game. Take a look for yourself at her Pop Culture Playlist here [https://evamarieeversonauthor.com/miss-beth-bettencourt-playlist/].  It's pret-ty impressive.  Check out Eva Marie's blog here [https://evamarieeversonauthor.com/books/] Visit us here [https://isleofmisfits.com/] for more great Misfit fun for everyone:  isleofmisfits.com Most of all, help us spread the word to all the square pegs of the land to: Own Your Awkward Love Your Fellow Misfit Seek Beauty and Truth Everywhere

Katie Powner: Moms of all kinds and Birds on a Wire

Just in time for Mothers Day, award winning author Katie Powner joins us for an intimate conversation about mothers, children, showing up, and letting go.  Her latest release "Birds on a Wire", is about all of the above, and tells a story about two families and their connection through Foster Care to a baby named Providence.  It's a subject with which she is pretty familiar, as Katie and her husband have been fostering for over 10 years. There are moms of all kinds. And whoever you are, your life has been touched by motherhood. So this conversation is for you! Learn more about Katie  and get her book "Birds on a Wire [https://www.katiepowner.com/birds-on-a-wire]" here:  https://www.katiepowner.com/ [https://www.katiepowner.com/] Subscribe here to get more great podcasts like these!  Visit us on the Isle of Misfits [https://isleofmisfits.com/], for more great Misfit fun for everyone here:  https://isleofmisfits.com/ [https://isleofmisfits.com/] Most of all, join us in the movement to encourage Square Pegs far and wide to Own Your Awkward, Love Your Fellow Misfit, and Seek Beauty and Truth Everywhere!