Elise McCann is an award winning actress on the stage and screen. Her long list of theater credits include Matilda, Mamma Mia! and co-writing and starring as Lucille Ball in Everybody Loves Lucy. We had a chat about falling in love with theater, the differences in theater across continents, and how our spirituality sometimes feels like an outward search when it really might be an inward journey. Enjoy the chat!

Andy Karl is an award winning stage and screen actor. He originated iconic roles on Broadway in musical like Rocky, Pretty Woman and Groundhog Day as well as starring in classic hits like Wicked, Jersey Boy and Into the Woods. We had a chat about letting go of ego, the hope and joy in reconnecting with family and how faith/god/religion/etc all boils down to my favorite line he sings in Groundhog Day, "I know now that I know nothing." Enjoy the chat!

Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor for Eater LA. After going to school for and working in commercial banking, Matthew found himself in love with food and the community around it. We had a chat about his journey from banking to food editor, what he looks for when trying a new spot, and navigating the hard times in life. Enjoy the chat!

Mike McClenahan is the Senior Pastor at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. After 40+ years in ministry, Mike announced he is retiring by the end of the year. We had a chat about his long run in ministry, what he learned, what changed and what stayed the same, and what his hopes are for the church moving forward. Enjoy the chat!

Amy Nanette Glin is a certified life coach and author of the book G.O.D: Galactic Order of Demonstration. The fictional novel asks the question: What if Jesus didn't give us the book he was supposed to give us? We had a chat about the book and this episode turned into a bit of a life coaching session as well. Enjoy the chat!

Craig A Meyer was born to perform. In the midst of a successful acting and singing career, he found his true calling when people kept saying he looked and sounded exactly like Elton John. For the last 15 years, Craig has been simply the best Elton John tribute artist in the world. We had a chat about becoming Elton, the rigors of staying Elton, and the importance of authentic relationship in your spiritual journey. Enjoy the chat!

Mike Leum is an Assistant Director at the Los Angele County Sheriff's Department and a group leader and first responder for the Montrose Search and Rescue Team. We had a chat about the importance of physical and mental health in what he does, and what motivates him to put his life on the line for others. Enjoy the chat!

Chef Tim Hollingsworth is an award winning chef and restauranteur. He rose up the ranks at The French Laundry, a three-Michelin-star restaurant, and left to open Otium in Los Angeles (which happens to be my favorite restaurant in LA!). We had a chat about the pressure of the fine dining world, defining your own success and happiness , and finding the balance of grace in food and faith. Enjoy the chat!