Mint Arrow Messages
Episodes
251: Angels among us
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe there are angels among us? I do, and Neil does, and we’ve had some really special experiences here in Hawaii with our family members ...
250: "Let Me Save You 25 Years" with Shawn Nelson
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Nelson is the founder and CEO of Lovesac, repeatedly recognized as the fastest growingfurniture brand in the US for over a decade. Lovesac is pu...
249: Survival Season
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the January blues hitting you? Are you feeling like everything is piling up on you? Are you in your pajamas right now? Me too! But really, how are...
248: Declutter Your Destiny: What to let go of from 2023 to make room for greatness in 2024
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite quotes is from C. Joy Bell that says, “You will find that it is necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are h...
247: How to give a gift to Jesus in 2024
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re feeling a little bit of a let-down after the wrapping paper is all thrown away and you feel like you survived the marathon of another Chri...
246: Giving up Wine O’Clock with Jenn Kautsch
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn Kautsch, founder of Sober Sis, is passionate about making it safe for women to have a conversation about alcohol without judgment, labels, or rul...
245: The gift of following a prompting
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the spirit of Christmas so many of us (myself included) can get bogged down by the shopping lists and a full calendar and so many demands on our ti...
244: My Miscarriage Theory
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is someone I now think about more than I ever have during the Christmas season because of an experience I had two Christmas...
243: Break up with Burnout: The Signs and Symptoms and 4 Solutions
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout is a topic that I feel like is tossed around a lot in media but I have a question for you to ponder: do you know what the signs are of burnout...
242: Jesus Was Not a Codependent
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt confused by how Jesus did everything for everyone and saved people and helped them and yet you can never do enough to feel like en...
241: Co-parenting During the Holidays with Jessica Turner
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica N. Turner is a content creator and tastemaker for busy moms looking for hacks to live life with more intention and less stress. She is a blogg...
240: Healthy HOLIDAY Boundaries and How to Avoid Family Drama this Holiday Season!
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the holidays make you nervous, anxious, or stressed because of any kind of FAMILY dynamic, then today's episode is specifically just for you. We're...
239: Unpopular Opinions
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This year I challenged myself to be as unfiltered and real as possible on this podcast so today I'm really putting that to the test as Neil and I shar...
238: Money Mentality: What are the Blocks Holding You Back, and the Hacks that Will Help!
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have funny, quirky, sometimes weird, sometimes empowering thoughts and beliefs about money. How much it defines us, how we use it, how we get i...
237: Dyslexia to Distinguished Writer: Mary Beesley's Inspiring Story of Becoming an Author
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Beesley has been a daydreamer since childhood, but after having profound difficulty learning to read, she couldn't be more surprised to have fall...
236: Live Like You Were Dying
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the Tim McGraw song, "Live Like You Were Dying," but this topic has been on our minds and hearts recently after losing some really incredi...
235: Nothing is Missing with Nicole Walters
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Walters is a former top-selling corporate executive who quit her six-figure sales job to pursue her passion and build a multi-million dollar bu...
234: From Adult Film Industry to Finding Hope in Christ with Joshua Broome
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Broome, once a renowned adult film star, went on an empty journey that led him to realize that fame, wealth, and worldly success couldn't fill ...
233: There are No Shortcuts in Football with Bryson Barnes
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bryson Barnes grew up in a small town in Southern Utah called Milford and is the middle child of 5. Bryson grew up loving sports and played a couple c...
232: Unpacking Authenticity
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being "authentic" or "authenticity" can be frequently used (and sometimes even over-used) buzz words in our world currently. But I read something this...
231: The WHY of Your Weight Loss and Physical Health with BodyByBree
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BreeAnna Cox is a certified personal trainer, fitness nutrition specialist, mother of four, and the founder of BodyByBree Fitness. Bree loves helping ...
230: I've Got Your Back
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The adage "I've got your back" is something we say and hear all the time, but what does it mean? What are the ingredients to a friendship or building ...
229: The Many Mirages of Life
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a huge AHA moment in life where you realize, "Oh my gosh, that THING that I thought was real, it totally wasn't?" Or maybe you say t...
228: True Grit and Grace with Amberly Lago
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amberly Lago is a Peak Performance Coach, TED Speaker, Podcaster, and a leading expert in the field of resilience and transformation. She is the best-...
227: Everything Communicates
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you felt like you were totally misunderstood, or someone really mistook you for something you are not? Did you consider if ther...
226: Mental Health is Health with Dr. Braden Brown
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Braden Brown is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the VP of Coaching & Counseling at Ampelis, a holistic human performance and ment...
225: Hearing NO from God: How to Identify a Warning and What to do When It Happens
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This past 24 hours Neil and I have been on a rollercoaster of emotions as we decided to enroll our kids into a new school and then ended up taking the...
224: Nobody Cares and It Doesn't Matter: What We Learned from High School Reunions
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've got a high school reunion coming up, then today's episode is specifically for you!And even if you don't have one coming up soon, we're going...
223: Pageants, Prison, Modesty and Christianity with Miss Utah Sarah Sun
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Sun is Utah's brand new Miss Utah who will represent them in the Miss America competition this upcoming year. She's from Cedar City, Utah, and i...
222: Life Coaching with Billie Roberts
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Billie Roberts is a certified life coach who has a gift for helping others find peace and fulfillment in their lives. She has an incredibly calming pr...
221: Becoming Codafree Bootcamp: What It Is & Who It's For (and not for)
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're opening the doors to our first semester ever of Becoming Codafree Bootcamp!This bootcamp was birthed after more than 12 years of my own se...
220: The Pact of a Peacemaker
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time someone really hurt you, or really made you angry? When was the last time you were treated super unfairly, wrongly judged, hars...
219: Findings of a Father with Neil - What He's Learned in 10 Years as a Hands-on Dad
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Father's Day is just around the corner and, in honor of that, I decided to interview our favorite dad in this house, Neil! Neil has gone from being "n...
218: The Pursuit of Being Cool
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all seen it in movies and TV shows and books and in real life, sometimes in a lunch table or a tight-knit group of people who are popular-by-ass...
217: "How Do You Know if You're an Addict?" with Xander Clark
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is with my good friend Xander Clark, who identifies himself as a recovering drug addict. Xander tells his story of leaving to serve a ...
216: Medical Miracles with Mandie Rudd-Sherman
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mandie Rudd-Sherman is a 33 year old woman living with cystic fibrosis. She has been married for 9 years, has one 7 year-old-son and is expecting a ba...
215: It's More Fun to Believe with Julie Taylor
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Taylor is a writer, creator, and consultant for over a decade. To me, she's a positive cheerleader and realist and someone whose light is contin...
214: What is Codependency, How Do I Know if I'm Codependent, and What Can I Do About It?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard people talking about codependency, or maybe you've seen it referenced in an article or a book or even a movie at some point and th...
213: A Thousand Points of Light with Chris Jones
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Jones and his wife Natalie live in Salt Lake City, Utah, and are the parents of 4 children and grandparents of two. Chris is a fiercely creative...
212: How to Prepare for the Temple and Why We Go with Grant Foster
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
17 years ago, I went to the Bountiful Temple for the first time to receive my own endowment (which is another word for gift). This ordinance or sacred...
211: Light Amidst Darkness with Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Parker is a former Special Agent (SA) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (also known as the FBI). She served in Miami from January 2011 t...
210: Dave Jensen on Baseball, Business, and Battling Mental Health
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Jensen is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Sandlot Partners, an independent private investment firm. He also co-founded Beacon Data, an e...
209: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People and What To Do When It Happens
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The heaviness of the Covenant School Shooting in Nashville is weighing heavy on our hearts, so we felt like God wanted us to process this out loud tod...
208: Following Your Heart (and keeping it healthy) with Dr. Fab
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fab Sagebin was born in the south of Brazil and grew up in Utah. He studied biology and chemistry at UVU before attending NYU School of Medicine. ...
207: Bobby's Birth Story & Baby Miracles
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're finally back! After taking a couple months off we are so happy to be returning with new weekly episodes, and this week we're sharing Bobby's bir...
206: Why Do We Have to Have All These Kids?!
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How many kids is the perfect, ideal amount? What's the best family size? Is it wise to have a big family? These are some of the questions we'll explor...
205: Rwandan Leader Bruce Kayitare on Faith, Forgiveness, and Leadership
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Kayitare was born in Rwanda where he now lives with his wife and two children. He says, "I am a child of God born again after receiving Jesus Ch...
204: Dailies: What They Are and How to Incorporate Them
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you start your day out? Do you roll out of bed and let life dictate your plans, or do you do things every day that set your intentions, your mi...
203: Making Plans and Trusting God with Casey Baugh
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Baugh is a 40-year-old investor, operator, board member, advisor, husband, and father of 5. During his 13 year tenure at Vivint, Casey played a ...
202: The Orphan Myth with Lindsay Hadley
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been involved in some kind of charitable work or cause that afterward you realized maybe didn't do as much or the kind of good as you in...
201: The Gift of Forgiveness
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is one we've talked about literally for years, but it hasn't felt right until now. Over the past nearly 4 years, Neil has walked a diffic...
200: 7 Ways to Have a Christ-Centered Christmas
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Christmas season is officially here! My very FAVORITE time of year. I love the twinkling lights, I love all the peppermint flavored things, I love...
199: There Will Be Miracles with HXP’s CEO Amy Antonelli
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Antonelli is the Chief Executive Officer of Humanitarian Experience (HXP, previously known as HEFY). This summer, HXP sent over 5,000 teenagers ou...
198: How to Find Your Purpose and Where You Should Spend Your Time
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought to yourself, "Am I really doing what I should be doing with my life right now? Am I making my greatest impact?" A listener recen...
197: Here's to Your Dreams! with Dave Hollis
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Hollis is a New York Times best-selling author, host of the popular Rise Together podcast, keynote speaker, and life and business coach. Dave’s...
196: The Power of Story Brand with Emily Snyder
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Snyder loves collecting experiences and loves inviting people to take their thinking one step deeper than usual.With a teacher’s heart, she gr...
195: REST - Why You Need It, and Where to Find It
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This hustle and bustle world that we live in can sometimes seem like it's also an impossible place to find rest. So today we're talking about why rest...
194: Navigate the Strait: A Book Review
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Neil and I are sharing a book review of Navigate the Strait, a dying father's testimony to his children about faith, covenants, and eternal life...
193: Satan Wants You to Waste Your Time
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The theme of distraction keeps popping up for me, and specifically how distraction can keep us from doing the most important things. So today we’re ...
192: BONUS! Q&A with Henry Ammar on Love Based Boundaries
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with a BONUS episode from our friend Henry Ammar. His original episode was so good and I didn’t feel like we could cut anything out of ...
191: How to Create Love-Based Boundaries with Henry Ammar
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Ammar is a Human Behavior and Subconscious Reprogramming Expert who hosts the Podcast, “Making It Happen with Henry Ammar.” The podcast has ...
190: Marine Love, Loss and Life After with Kelsie of itskelsiemarie
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kelsie Hancock is a photographer, travel blogger and resident of San Diego, CA and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps in...
189: Burnout, Anxiety and Perfectionism with Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carolyn Rubenstein, PhD is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Florida specializing in anxiety, burnout, perfectionism and trauma. She part...
188: What to Do When Someone Leaves the Church
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most frequently asked questions in my DMs these days goes something like this: “So many of my friends or family are leaving the church. W...
187: Creating a Radically Unified Culture with Dr. Rich Hada
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Richard K. Hada graduated from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health where he excelled in general and special needs dentistry. His love ...
186: Should I Marry an Addict?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I get some variation of the question, “How do I know if it's right to marry someone who's an addict?” frequently in either my emails or DMs. And i...
185: Comparative Suffering
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever caught yourself either invalidating your own suffering, saying something like “I shouldn't be complaining because so-and-so has it so ...
184: Everyone Belongs with Heather Avis
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Avis is the founder of The Lucky Few, a New York Times best-selling author, podcaster and a Down syndrome advocate, working to create a more i...
183: How Are You Talking to Yourself? With Darcey Wilde of Shine Cosmetics
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A self-proclaimed lifelong cheerleader, Darcey Wilde cherishes relationships and works each day to help the world feel beautiful, one woman at a time....
182: Choosing Joy: What You See is What You Get
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you facing a really big challenge in life right now? If you are (and the chances are pretty high that you are, because most people are!) then toda...
181: Raising Kind Kids and Bringing Christ into Christmas with Allison and Lisa of The Giving Manger
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Hottinger & Lisa Kalberer are the sisters behind The Giving Manger, who believe kindness is an everyday practice and giving can change eve...
180: Abundance Mindset with Actor, Disney Princess, and Photographer Bre Welch
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bre Welch is an actress and photographer who has studied and performed in London, New York City, and Walt Disneyworld. She has performed in venues acr...
179: Evaluation and Progression
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are halfway through 2022, so right now is a great time to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come. Have you given yourself space to see how close...
178: How to Be a Peacemaker in Contentious Times
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been on social media at all in the past couple of weeks, and really in the past couple of years, you know that when issues hit the internet ...
177: Check Your Blind Spots
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been in a situation where you don't realize it at the moment, but after the fact you look back and see that the adversary was totally wo...
176: How to Seek and Expect Miracles
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever asked God for a miracle, or wondered how in the world you should go about that if you need one? I'm willing to bet that if you're listen...
175: Andre the Deliverer Tells his Conversion Story and Talks about Self-Reliance
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On February 24, 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine in an attempt to take over the country, but for the past three and a half months, Ukrainians have fought...
174: Charlie Bird on Being Cosmo, Coming Out, and Truly Loving Yourself
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Bird, a Missouri native, was Cosmo the Cougar at Brigham Young University from 2016-2018. He received national acclaim for his multiple dance ...
173: The Power of Collective Prayer
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When horrible, unexplainable evil and tragedy happens in the world, what do you turn to? I'm a little ashamed to admit this, but I used to seriously q...
172: Getting out of the Box with Spencer Taggart
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Taggart, a LONG time friend of ours, has a strong background in social media and marketing. Prior to accepting a full-time teaching position a...
171: The Heartbeat in Your Business with Rio Grange
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rio Grange lives in the small town of Hailey, ID with her husband and three children, where they appreciate the slower pace and beautiful mountain com...
170: Marilee Killpack on the Miracle of One Child Saving a Sibling’s Life
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marilee Killpack is a Utah native. First up in her life are God and family. Her husband and four kids are the center of her orbit. She considers herse...
169: Bottles and Baskets: How to Feel Better about Your Motherhood
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your motherhood probably looks completely different than mine. But I bet we have one thing in common if you're a mother too. I bet you have days where...
168: Anna Macfarlane on How to Shine on Social Media
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Macfarlane is a marketing expert who coaches companies and brands on how to connect with their audience and maximize their social spaces. She is ...
167: Imperfect Discipleship
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt like you're failing at being a disciple of Jesus, or even if you've just felt discouraged after making mistakes, today’s episode...
166: Pivoting and Finding Purpose with Mandi Gubler
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2010 Mandi Gubler started her DIY blog, Vintage Revivals, with a can of yellow spray paint and blind enthusiasm. Since then her projects have grown...
165: Orbits: You Are Right Where You're Supposed To Be
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had an experience where you stop and think, there’s no chance that that was a coincidence? Today we’re going to talk about orbits, a...
164: How to be Better About Racial Inclusion with Alexis and Chanté of Let's Talk Sis
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alexis and Chanté of @letstalk_sis have created an Instagram platform where they seek to bring awareness to difficult topics – specifically race, d...
163: TRUTH: Why You Need It and How to Find It
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered whether there really is such a thing as truth, today that’s what we’re going to talk all about. We’re taking a deep di...
162: Girl Talk with Jess Toolson of Mixhers
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Toolson launched Mixhers at the end of 2019 because of a personal need to find the solution for her period pains. She teamed up with her now busi...
161: Ukrainian Hero Andre Polonski: Being the Lord's Helping Hands
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world was rocked on Thursday, February 24 when Russia invaded Ukraine, and so many of us watched in horror and felt helpless, wondering what we co...
160: How to Know When God is Speaking to You or If it's Just Your Own Thoughts
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a prompting to do something, but you’re not sure if it’s your own thoughts or God speaking to you? Today we are going to talk al...
159: Brooke Romney: Modern Manners for Today's Teens
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker, and connector. She has been published in The Washington Post, The Deseret News, and a host of other online publica...
158: Why We Told Everyone
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Four years ago, on February 14 (yes, Valentine's Day) of 2018, Neil and I shared our story with the world about how our marriage had survived addictio...
157: Living with MS and Giving Back with Lacy of Laced Hair
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Lacy Gadegaard West likes to say, 'I'm a stylist by trade and a CEO by accident'. She's the Founder and CEO of Laced Hair Extensions, a glob...
156: What Do You Do?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you been asked, “What do you do?” Or “What does your dad do?” or “What does your husband do?” Aside from the possible ...
155: Carlos Whittaker on Hope and Humanity
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Whittaker’s wife Heather Whittaker is often asked, “So what does your husband do?” And this question plagued her for a long time until on...
154: Living with Lyme with Lindsay Nielsen
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Bird Nielsen of the Lindsay Report is a longtime friend of mine who has battled with Lyme disease for most of her life, even before she knew w...
153: What Does PRIORITY Really Mean? And How to Determine Yours.
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the actual definition of the word priority? I didn't, until I read a book a few years back that taught me! Today we're breaking down what ...
152: Being Civil, Informed and Making the World Better with Sharon McMahon
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon McMahon is a former high school government and law teacher who earned a reputation as ‘America’s Government Teacher’ amidst the historic ...