More with Nikki Dutton

153. The Final Episode (For Now)

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's true – I'm stepping away from the podcast (for now) after five unbelievable seasons. This episode shares my real-time thoughts of why ...

152. Miraculous Moments – The Already Co. Collab

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a collab with one of my favorite friends, Taylor Carlier, founder of The Already Collective. We walk through some of the miraculous mo...

151. This Looks Different Than I Expected

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had the incredible honor of speaking at a Monday morning devotion at the Chick-fil-A Support center recently and wanted to share that message with y...

150. Making (Major?) Decisions as a Mom

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over these first six months as a new mom I have felt like we are making one massive decision after another. From feeding to childcare, travel to medic...

149. Early Days as a New Mom

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode continues my "Hello, I'm a New Mom and It's Rocking My World" series where I invite you into what the early days as a f...

148. WE'RE BACK (with a) BABY!

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to one of the biggest episodes yet – the one where I rejoin the podcast in real-time (after five months of maternity leave) to tell you all...

147. How to Get the Most Out of Your Counseling Experience – Terri S. Watson

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Counseling has changed my life for the better, and after eight years in therapy, a major question I continue to have is how can I get the most out of ...

146. Releasing the Stress You Were Never Meant to Carry – Tracie Braylock

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stress is an (unfortunate) common experience that can take many forms – from unexpected traffic to overarching worry. The effects of stress reach in...

145. The Friends Episode – Nikki Dutton

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting down today to talk candidly and share my experience of what this last year of friendships has looked like – the unexpected changes and chal...

144. Making Space for What Matters – Hannah Brencher

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Brencher – writer, author, business owner, and all-around encouraging human – joins the podcast to talk about working as a mom, turning do...

143. How to Have the Best Friendships – Grace Valentine

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Valentine is an author and speaker, but considers herself an honorary friend – which is perfect, because she literally wrote the book on frien...

142. Grief, Gifts, and Embracing the Way You're Uniquely Made – Annie F. Downs

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Annie F. Downs—New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and podcaster—is known for her infectious energy and the fun she brings to everything ...

141. Final Days Before Having This Baby! – Nikki Dutton

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It still feels surreal – but Scott and I are days away from welcoming our first baby boy into the world! Excited is an understatement. In these fina...

140. Q+A with (an Amazing) Doula – Annie Willems (PNW Doulas)

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Annie Willems has been a doula for the last 17 years and came across my TikTok feed during my pregnancy. I gravitated towards what she had to say beca...

139. Building Family in Every Season of Life – Dr. Emily McGowin RETURNS

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emily McGowin is one of my favorite professors from my master's program at Wheaton College. She been on the podcast before, but I had to invit...

138. What If It Works? – The Daily Leader Collab

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brad McDonald and Taylor Jessup, hosts of The Daily Leader Podcast (another show under the More Podcast Network!) join me on today's episode to te...

137. How to Live More Honestly – Honestly Elise Podcast Collab

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elise Moore is a favorite friend of the pod BUT what you may not know, is that she is also the host of the Honestly Elise Podcast. I've had the privil...

136. Hello 2025: A Year Full of Firsts – Nikki Dutton

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One thing is for certain, 2025 looks like it will be a year filled with firsts. Of course, the biggest coming-very-soon for me is meeting our baby boy...

135. Best of 2024

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every year on the More with Nikki Dutton Podcast keeps getting better and better! Thank you for every minute you've listened and guest you've loved, p...

134. Q&A Right Before the Holidays – Nikki Dutton

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

These are some of my favorite types of episodes on the podcasts I listen to, so let's do a real-time Q&A! Here are the questions you asked that I ...

133. My Baby Shower! – Nikki Dutton

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I still can't believe this day really happened – and I want to tell you all about it!! After all the hope and waiting, welcome to our baby shower :)...

132. Tis the Season – Nikki Dutton

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're here – Thanksgiving is next week with Christmas and New Year's in sight. Tis the season for all the things hosting, planning, celebrating, and...

131. Life Lately with a Few Stories – Nikki Dutton

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a super laid back episode where I fill you in on what's happened over the last few weeks since my "Honestly, This Email Finds Me Unwell" ep...

130. Winning Work-Life Boundaries – Cory Carlson

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the right work-life balance has always been important to me – but as I consider what work will look like in the future with a new baby boy ...

129. When Your Dream of Buying a House Feels Impossible – Brad Baker

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few years ago, Scott and I started dreaming of buying our first house, but one look made us feel like it was impossible. We saw friends posting that...

128. Honestly, This Email Finds Me Unwell – Nikki Dutton

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The last month has been many days of both – grieving the sudden loss of Scott's dad and growing closer and closer to meeting our first baby boy. Li...

127. Bringing Your God-Given Creativity to Life – Jena Holliday

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jena Holliday is one of those people who makes life beautiful – not only through the art she creates (and that you can see in stores like Target an...

126. Spiritual Practices for Hope in Suffering – Mattie Jackson

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether the season of life you currently find yourself in is one of celebration, grief, or somewhere in the middle – we all navigate moments of loss...

125. Friendship in Your Thirties – Molly Baker

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something that has been on my mind lately is how different/tricky/challenging it can be to make friends in your thirties. Post college, outside of set...

124. An Honest Conversation About Alcohol – Christy Osborne

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christy Osborne joins the podcast to have an open and honest conversation about our relationship with alcohol. Sharing her story, we also talk about t...

123. WE'RE HAVING A BABY! – Nikki Dutton

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have dreamed for the day I could record an episode like this and that day is finally here – WE'RE HAVING A BABY! Needless to say, Scott and I...

122. Living a Life of Legacy – Trudy Cathy White RETURNS

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trudy Cathy White was the first guest to come on the podcast in early 2021 and I am so honored to have her back! Trudy is the daughter of Truett and J...

121. Finding (and Living) Your Purpose – Elizabeth Dixon

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Dixon is a wife, mom, speaker, author, CEO, and entrepreneur who radiates purpose and positivity in all that she comes into contact with. In...

BONUS – World Day Against Trafficking

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A huge part of my life and story is the work that I had the opportunity to do with A21 which is a global anti-human trafficking organization. With tod...

120. A Season For Living – Nikki Dutton (SUMMER SERIES!)

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are at our last summer series episode for the year! I've loved the laid-back feel of these conversations with friends in June and July. In...

119. Hosting the Final Days of Summer – Stephanie Cardamone (SUMMER SERIES!)

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the very best, Stephanie Cardamone, joins me today for episode FIVE of the (first ever) SUMMER SERIES! to talk about anticipating the changing ...

118. Finding More of Yourself This Summer – Elise Moore (SUMMER SERIES!)

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An all-time podcast favorite, Elise Moore, joins me today for episode FOUR of the (first ever) SUMMER SERIES! to talk about solo international travel,...

117. The 32nd Birthday Episode – Nikki Dutton

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Saturday I'm turning the big 3-2! Over the last few years on similar episodes, I answered questions reflecting on life this year and hopes fo...

116. Stronger This Summer – Bekah McDonald (SUMMER SERIES!)

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode THREE of the (first ever) SUMMER SERIES! For the months of June and July I'll be releasing episodes that are relaxed, lighthear...

115. Summer Vacations + Building Family – Mitch and Lindsey Aldridge (SUMMER SERIES!)

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO EPISODE TWO OF THE (first ever) SUMMER SERIES! For the months of June and July I'll be releasing episodes that are relaxed, lighthearte...

114. Faves From the Last Year – Scott Dutton (SUMMER SERIES!)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE (first ever) SUMMER SERIES! For the months of June and July I'll be releasing episodes that are relaxed, lighthearted, story-filled...

113. Nothing is Wasted: Finding Purpose in Pain – Davey Blackburn

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Davey Blackburn addresses head on one of the biggest questions many of us have – what do we do with the pain and suffering we experience in life? I...

112. Q+A From Friends (PT. 2) – Nikki Dutton

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I answer questions from a few of my close friends who make up the magic behind much of what I do. Some of these voices you've hear...

111. Being Faithful But Not Cringey – Rachel G. Scott

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel G. Scott is an author, Bible Teacher, and podcast host living life like the rest of us – working out what to do with what God has uniquely m...

110. Life Lessons with Larry Cox

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Cox has played a significant role during major moments of my life – including Scott and I's engagement! We tell that story in this episod...

109. Honest Questions About God – Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Orr-Ewing just became one of my new favorite people. I can't get enough of this conversation where Amy shares her story and we talk about aski...

108. Remembering My Dad – Nikki Dutton

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to believe yesterday would have been my dad's 56th birthday – which means we've been missing him for six years now. I had a co...

107. Becoming a Lifelong Learner – Krista Autrey

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Krista Autrey is one of those people that inspires you to live the fullest version of your life. She asks catalyst questions, loves learning and – s...

106. Anonymous (Again) – Dr. Alicia Britt Chole

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pulling this all-time favorite conversation into this current season of life because it is SO good. Almost two years ago, I had the opportunity to si...

105. Since We Last Talked – Nikki Dutton

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has been five weeks since I made a significant life shift that I shared in EP 100. Life Update + What's Next and these days have looked very d...

104. The Middle: Waiting For What You Hope For – Lindsey Aldridge

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have my best friend, Lindsey Aldridge, on the podcast to talk about what it's like to occupy a middle place in life where you are waiting ...

103. Living Out Loud – Alley Bell and Amanda Reed

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alley Bell and Amanda Reed have created a space of encouragement for women to share their stories transparently and find community. It started as a fr...

102. Unfortunately, I Love You – Sarah Jane Souther

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Unfortunately, I Love You is a collaborative collection of words for anyone who's ever been in love alone with Sarah Jane Souther at the lead – ...

101. Create an Intentional Family Culture – Durenda Wilson

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Durenda Wilson is an author, speaker, fellow podcast host – and most importantly – wife of 34 years, mother of 8 and Nana to 10 grandbabies. She...

100. Life Update + What's Next – Nikki Dutton

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For a few weeks now I have hinted at a life update that has been in the works and today I am (finally) sharing the full story of what shift has happen...

99. Honestly: Freedom Through Divorce – Elise Moore

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elise Moore is one of my all-time favorite people. Over the last year she has navigated something she never anticipated: divorce. Through it all, I ha...

98. God Does Not Change, Even When Everything Else Does – Katie Davis Majors

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Davis Majors wrote her first book, Kisses From Katie – and not only was it a NYT Best Seller – but it made a massive impact on my friends an...

96. Q+A From Close Friends – Nikki Dutton

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I answer questions from a few of my close friends who make up the magic behind much of what I do. Some of these voices you've hear...

95. Thriving Through Life Transitions – Brandi Sellerz-Jackson

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating life transitions is inevitable and often we forget that thriving through the change is possible. Enter Brandi Sellerz-Jackson: birth and li...

94. Liturgies For Wholeness – Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Best-selling authors (and my friends) Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth are BACK to talk about their brand new book, Liturgies For Wholeness: 60 Prayers to...

93. Talking Life and Leadership – Rachel Hunka

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to have Rachel Hunka from the Propel Women team on the podcast – not only because she's a teammate that I adore and an incredible stor...

92. More in 2024 – Nikki Dutton

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY NEW YEAR! At the top of each year I love to look back on the last twelve months and set goals/hopes/intentions for the days ahead. In this episo...

91. Best of 2023

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This has been an unbelievable year in the life of the More with Nikki Dutton Podcast. Thank you for every episode you've listened to and every gue...

90. What Jesus Looks Like in Real Life – Stephanie Cardamone Re-Release

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode has quickly become a fan favorite from the life of this podcast so far. It couldn't fit more perfectly in this Christmas season as we...

89. What to Do When You Feel Stuck – Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a conversation that hit home. Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez speaks to those of us who feel stuck – stuck in our faith, relationships, calling ...

88. Growing Up Together – Lindsey Gentry

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I couldn't think of a better person to have on the podcast the day before Thanksgiving than my little sister, Lindsey Gentry. In this episode we t...

87. Tell Me More About That – Cherrod Pate

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cherrod Pate is full of power, intentionality, and kindness. Not only that – she has called every continent home, conquered cancer, and lives her l...

86. Everyone is Interesting – Peter Nittler

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout the day we engage in multiple kinds of conversations – with co-workers, friends, family, baristas, cashiers – and the truth is that som...

85. Choosing Courage to Hope – Nikki Dutton

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a season of my life where courage to hope feels like a daily choice. This episode shares a real-time update of where Scott and I are at in the...

84. Quit But Don't Give Up – Brad McDonald with Pattern Talent

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad McDonald is one of Scott and I's favorite friends and you'll hear us talk in this conversation about how he has also been a pivotal perso...

83. Recovering From Burnout – Emily Ballesteros

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Ballesteros is a burnout management coach who helps busy professionals create work-life balance. In this conversation we talk about the signs an...

82. Finding Friendship with God – Faith Eury Cho

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While almost all of us would say we want to be friends with God, actually forming a relationship like that – especially in seasons of wilderness –...

BONUS - Simple Actions to Fight Human Trafficking

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last four years I have had the honor to work for an incredible global anti-human trafficking organization and it has changed my life. This bo...

81. The Night is Normal - Dr. Alicia Britt Chole RETURNS

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alicia Britt Chole is one of my all-time favorite guests that we have had on the podcast and she is back to kick off season four and talk about he...

80. Celebrating Season Three (and Much, Much More) – Nikki Dutton

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is impossible to believe that this is the last episode of season three! I can't wait to see what this next year holds and what we will continue...

BONUS - Meet Luke Wilson (The Hero Behind This Podcast)

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Wilson has edited every single episode and has served as the unsung hero of the More with Nikki Dutton Podcast, so it was time to turn the mic ar...

79. Therapy Session: Deconstruction, Finances and Friendships – Dr. Cassie Reid RETURNS

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Cassie Reid is an (incredible) licensed professional counselor in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with over 13 years of experience encouraging clients ...

78. Beyond Awkward Side Hugs – Bronwyn Lea

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bronwyn Lea is a brilliant speaker and writer with a contagious laugh that you will catch a few times in this conversation. What I love about Bronwyn ...

77. Following Jesus at a Distance – Landon Hairgrove

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Landon Hairgrove and I spoke at the same student event in Oklahoma City recently and as I sat in the back of the room listening to him give the messag...

76. Long Days of Small Things – Catherine McNiel

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine McNiel writes about finding God in the real world we live in daily calling these observations "everyday epiphanies." Examples incl...

75. The Dark Night of the Soul – Mitch Aldridge

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mitch Aldridge has been one of my closest friends over the last 13 years and we've seen each other through a lot of life, including some of our da...

74. Summer Stories and Q+A – Nikki Dutton

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another "just me" episode! These are becoming favorites because I like the idea of pausing the (incredible) weekly guest int...

73. This Wayfaring Life – Dawn Jackson

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Jackson has the best stories. As a local pastor for 33 years and avid adventurer since childhood, she has encountered many epic adventures and ep...

72. Discover the Wrong You Were Born to Make Right – Hannah Gronowski Barnett

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of talk about the next generation – good and bad. Hannah Gronowski has found her purpose in activating this amazing, powerful, and c...

71. How to Win with Our Bodies: Lessons From a Registered Dietitian – Kristen Bunger

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our bodies frequently feel like a problem to be solved. That if we just "did better" or "tried harder" we could look like and atta...

70. Championing Women in Leadership – Bethany Hammer

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Witnessing women lead within our churches varies based on our denomination, church structure, and even the region we live in. Many women face challeng...

69. Emmy Nominated Designer for The Drew Barrymore Show – Megan Mucci

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My friend, Megan Mucci, is a two-time Emmy nominated designer and in this episode she shares the story of landing her dream job at The Drew Barrymore ...

68. The 31st Birthday Episode – Nikki Dutton

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today is my birthday and I'm turning 31 (thirty-fun?) years old! Last year on a similar episode, I answered questions reflecting on life this year...

67. Hope and Healing From Sexual Violence – Michelle Price

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Price is a living, breathing embodiment of what hope and healing can look like. A gentle warning that aspects of Michelle's story include...

66. You Are More Than You've Been Told – Hosanna Wong

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hosanna Wong is an international speaker, best-selling author, and spoken word artist helping everyday people know Jesus for real and live with purpos...

65. Cheers to Five Years – Scott Dutton

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is no secret that my all-time favorite person is my husband, Scott Dutton – and it turns out he is a favorite guest for a lot of you too! Today ...

64. What Jesus Looks Like in Real Life – Stephanie Cardamone

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are a few people I've met over the years that I was immediately drawn to and my friend, Stephanie Cardamone, is one of those magnetic people...

63. High Fives and Good Vibes – Matt and Tamara Garner

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few years health and fitness have been an aspect of my life that I've struggled with. It has been challenging to overcome unhelpful ...

62. Recovering From Addiction – Rachael Krouse

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rachael Krouse has been one of my close friends for the last thirteen years and we have seen each other through multiple seasons. Graduating high scho...

61. Foster Care is For Everyone – Caitlyn Baten

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caitlyn Baten, and her husband Tim, started the process to become foster parents over two years ago and I have learned so much about what foster care ...

60. Finding Home in Sofia, Bulgaria – Noah and Andrea Ramos

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Noah and Andrea Ramos pastor Zoe Church in Sofia, Bulgaria and I love the story of how they found home there. I have been a big fan of the bits and pi...

59. Finding More in Life Lately – Nikki Dutton

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the million dollar question that I ask every guest on this podcast – what has finding "more" in life looked like for you lately?...

58. Healing From Sexual Trauma and Destructive Relationships – Dr. Barbara Wilson

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Barbara Wilson is a licensed clinical psychologist, Doctor of clinical psychology, author, speaker and the founder of Freedom Bound Communications...

57. Meet My Mentor – Jamie Swank

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Swank is one of the most influential people I've had in my life so far. You'll hear us talk about this in our conversation, but she step...

56. The Spiritual Practice of Slowing Down – Dr. Robert Gallagher

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it be a maxed out Google calendar, constant email, app and text notifications, or the literal speed limit we push as we rush from one place to...