THE WAY BACK PODCAST

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  • Episode #1: Caves, Dreams, & The Woman at the Well

    Listen in on this intimate inaugural episode of The Way Back Podcast. Hear about some of Kimberly’s story, her vision for TWBTO, and the heart behind her vision, which includes YOU…

  • Episode #2: Into the Wild Part 1 with Poet Nicholas Trandahl

    TWBTO is excited to kick off our interviews with a two-part series with Nicholas Trandahl, award-winning poet, journalist, veteran, and outdoorsman. Follow us as we journey into the wild, seeking truth and beauty, as Nicholas recounts his most dangerous adventures and the poetry they inspired.

  • Episode #3: Into the Wild Part 2 with Poet Nicholas Trandahl

    Come enjoy Part 2 of this personal and enlightening interview with award-winning poet Nicholas Trandahl. We talk about the wild, the sacred, our favorite poets and writers, and even answer your questions. You don’t want to miss this.

  • Episode #4: The Reading Room- RELEASE

    Join Kimberly Phinney as she explores the theme of RELEASE in the autumn season, life, literature, and faith. Lean in as she talks about her own health struggles with chronic illness and Stage 4 Endometriosis and her upcoming major surgery that is meant to restore her back to health. She'll be reading from the greats, like Mary Oliver, A.E. Housman, John Bunyan, and Dane Ortlund's breakout book, Gentle and Lowly. She'll even read one her own poem written for this season.

  • Episode #5: Shining a Light on Men's Mental Health Part 1 with Mental Health Counselor Blake Roberts and Artist and Writer Steve Veasey

    The month of November is also known as Movember, which is a movement to shine a light on men’s mental health. In this two-part series, come join us as we lean in to learn more about this silent epidemic and how men can help themselves and one another and how women can help the men they love.

  • Episode #6: Shining a Light on Men's Mental Health Part 2 with Mental Health Counselor Blake Roberts and Artist and Writer Steve Veasey

    The month of November is also known as Movember, which is a movement to shine a light on men’s mental health. In this two-part series, come join us as we lean in to learn more about this silent epidemic and how men can help themselves and one another and how women can help the men they love.

  • Episode #7: Walk a Little Slower with Tanner Olson

    Come learn to walk a little slower and find HOPE in the most unexpected places with our guest Tanner Olson, published poet and founder of Written to Speak.

  • Episode #8: The Editors' Roundtable: Art, Faith, & What Connects Us

    In this episode, lean in and get cozy. We are talking about everything The Way Back to Ourselves, the literary journal, upcoming events, and our mission. We also chat about art, faith, writing, community, and what is going on in the editors’ worlds, as well as their upcoming projects and best advice about writing. You don’t want to miss this one!

  • Episode #9: The Sacredness of Secular Work with Jordan Raynor

    In this episode, I got to sit down with author, podcaster, and speaker Jordan Raynor. We talked about his new book The Sacredness of Secular Work, which was a game changer for me. And I know it will be for you, too. When we follow Christ, everything in our lives is sacred; and that means your work--no matter what it might be--is sacred, too! Also, stick around until the end. You'll get to hear me read my new poem, "Women's Work," which will be in my debut poetry collection, Of Wings and Dirt, out this spring with Wipf and Stock Publishers.

  • Episode #10: She's Not Your Enemy with Author Jenn Schultz

    Coming soon…

  • Episode #11: The Matter of Little Losses with Rachel Marie Kang

    Coming soon…