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The Carlos Whittaker Podcast
The Carlos Whittaker Podcast
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In a world more connected— yet lonelier— than it's ever been, Carlos Whittaker is bringing humans together all over the world. Backed... more

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Episodes

Episode 48: Advent For Rookies - Joy

This is IT. The last podcast of 2024. WHAT!! This episode has it all. I recount a Christmas tragedy. I dissect... more

19 Dec 2024 · 28 minutes
Episode 47: Advent For Rookies - Peace

In a world where everything feels like a war zone—Instagram comment sections, dinner tables, even just interpersonal relationships—how are we... more

12 Dec 2024 · 26 minutes
Episode 46: Advent For Rookies - Hope

I’ll be honest, I haven’t always understood Advent. Traditionally, our family celebrates with a Trader Joe’s chocolate Advent calendar.  So I... more

05 Dec 2024 · 32 minutes
Episode 45: Bluey, Politics, & Curiosity (And A Surprise Announcement!!)

I did not have 3 million people watching me cry over an Australian cartoon on my bingo (no pun intended)... more

21 Nov 2024 · 35 minutes
Episode 44: Deck The Yard Fa La La La La

People are in more need of joy than they want to admit—especially in this post-election season. A simple way that... more

14 Nov 2024 · 35 minutes
Episode 43: The Election Results Are In But Our Work Doesn’t Change

It’s two days post-election, and there are LOTS of feelings happening all over the political spectrum. Whether you’re feeling joy or... more

07 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
Episode 42: CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever w/ Dallas Jenkins

Y'all know I LOVE Christmas. And I've finally found someone who loves Christmas just as much as I do. (Maybe... more

31 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
Episode 41: All My Feels About My MOVIE Screening

I’m keeping this one short and sweet but AUTHENTIC.  Today I’m screening my documentary for the FIRST TIME in Nashville. And... more

24 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
Episode 40: Honoring Your Human Capacity With Debra Fileta And Her New Book Soul Care

My friend and mental health professional Debra Fileta is on this episode. And she’s here to help you become HAPPY... more

17 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
Episode 39: How Screens Have Impacted Our Ability To Trust Our Gut

When’s the last time you truly trusted your gut? Like REALLY trusted it. All on its own. No googling. No... more

10 Oct 2024 · 31 minutes
Episode 38: Using Video Games To Make Moments And Why Screens Aren’t Bad

I just spent the day with children’s gaming specialists at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and I am blown away.  As someone who... more

03 Oct 2024 · 31 minutes
Episode 37: The Science Of Savoring - Chapter 12 of Reconnected

In this episode we’re talking about savoring.  I’ve been in the midst of book launch MADNESS, but I’m really trying to... more

26 Sep 2024 · 41 minutes
Episode 36: The Science Of Slowing Down - Chapter 3 of Reconnected

We made a BEST SELLER list!!! YOU DID THIS.  I have been BUSY this past week, traveling all across the country,... more

19 Sep 2024 · 38 minutes
Episode 35: BOOK BIRTHDAY - My New Book Reconnected Released This Week And These Are My Unfettered Thoughts

Coming to you LIVE FROM NEW YORK!! My book Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks With Monks And Amish Famers Helped... more

12 Sep 2024 · 28 minutes
Episode 34: Holding Joy & Grief Simultaneously

I'm 51. Can someone please send me the over 55 community with the deepest vibes? I'm ready. Today I let you... more

05 Sep 2024 · 29 minutes
Episode 33: Momma Heather Talks About Being “Just” A Mom And Life Once Your Kids Are Grown

Everyone’s favorite podcast guest is back! Heather is here to talk about how she’s stewarding her role as a mom... more

29 Aug 2024 · 47 minutes
Episode 32: Your Political System Won't Fix Your Life - I Went To The DNC And It Felt Hopeful And Sad And Unifying And Discouraging All At Once

I got an invite that I couldn't turn down... I took a last-minute trip to Chicago this week to attend... more

22 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
Episode 31: Chasing Civility Over Silence In The Age Of Rage - Pillar 4

I’ve been trying to lean into what’s been happening in society and culture as we unpack our 6 pillars.  This episode... more

15 Aug 2024 · 32 minutes
Episode 30: New VP Announcement Means New Thing To Disagree On & Pillar 3: Walking Alongside, Not Ahead Or Behind

We’re unpacking the six pillars of our motto: Don’t stand on issues, walk with people. This episode focuses on the third... more

08 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
Episode 29: Being Offended By The Olympics Opening Ceremonies And Unpacking Pillar 2 - We Hold Conviction Alongside Compassion

We’re unpacking the six pillars of our motto: Don’t stand on issues, walk with people. This episode focuses on the second... more

01 Aug 2024 · 58 minutes
Episode 28: Don’t Stand On Issues, Walk With People Series: Pillar 1 - Seeking Understanding Not Victory

We’re unpacking the six pillars of our motto: Don’t stand on issues, walk with people. This episode focuses on the first... more

25 Jul 2024 · 49 minutes
Episode 27: Back On Assignment - Six Pillars For Pursuing Unity In The Midst Of Division And Rage

We’re diving into the madness. The madness that America is living in (yes, we’re talking about Trump). The madness that... more

18 Jul 2024 · 49 minutes
Episode 26: Leadership Series - Leading And Dreaming With Annie F. Downs

THE ONE, THE ONLY Annie F. Downs is on the podcast this episode!!  This is historical, people. Somehow, in all our... more

11 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 25: Breakfast With Hassan - Our Serengeti Safari Guide

We’re having breakfast in the middle of nowhere. In the SERENGETI. With one of my new favorite people. If you’ve... more

27 Jun 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 24: Leadership Series - The Art Of Encouragement With Jordan Montgomery

My friend Jordan Montgomery is joining us to teach us about the art and science of ENCOURAGEMENT.  Encouragement is a universal... more

20 Jun 2024 · 49 minutes
Episode 23: Getting To Know My Dad Before His Dementia...

It’s almost Father’s Day, so who better to have on my show than MY OWN DAD, Dr. Fermin Whittaker?! Many of... more

13 Jun 2024 · 43 minutes
Episode 22: I’m Spilling All The Secrets That You Want To Know About My NEW BOOK Reconnected PLUS A Sneak Peek Of The First Chapter

This book means a lot to me. I put my life on hold for it. I put a lot into... more

06 Jun 2024 · 43 minutes
Episode 21: Father Of The Bride Pt. 3 - Talking (And CRYING) Through My Daughter’s Wedding With The Women In My Life

Join me, Heather, Seanna, and Sohaila (and our friend Jacinda!) as we work through some BIG feelings about the wedding... more

23 May 2024 · 33 minutes
Episode 20: Father Of The Bride Pt. 2 - Wedding Countdown, Update On My Parents, & Why It's Okay To Feel All The FEELS When Seasons Change

Wow! Talk about wedding brain… At the time of recording this, we’re about to head to Jackson, WY for my... more

16 May 2024 · 17 minutes
Episode 19: Father Of The Bride Pt. 1: Tips For Building Your Parent-Daughter Relationship, Wedding Talk, & The Bride Herself - Sohaila Whittaker

Welcome to the first FATHER OF THE BRIDE episode! We are less than 20 DAYS away from marrying off my... more

09 May 2024 · 36 minutes
Episode 18: Talking About Some Of The Most Impactful Music That’s EVER Been Released With Brett Younker And Kristian Stanfill From Passion Music

This is a very special episode for me. I go WAY BACK in my feels as I talk with some... more

02 May 2024 · 39 minutes
Episode 17: One Of My OLDEST Friends: Pastor Matt Brown Talks Carlos 1.0, Being Young Leaders, And MIRACLES

We are rewinding time with this episode. Matt Brown knew me before most.  We’re talking about a season of my life... more

25 Apr 2024 · 56 minutes
Episode 16: My Wife Heather And Her Closest Friends Share Marriage And Parenting WISDOM That You Don’t Want To Miss

My daughter is getting married, and we are in the THROWS of wedding season.  She had a bridal shower this week,... more

18 Apr 2024 · 57 minutes
Episode 15: How Do You Still Go To Church When You’re Not Sure How To Put Trust In Those People Again?

This episode is for YOU. Not everyone who is listening at once. Just you.  You know that I go to church,... more

11 Apr 2024 · 43 minutes
Episode 14: My Son Losiah Talks About TURNING 18, Parenting Teens, & So Much More!!!!!!

The baby of our family is transitioning into adulthood, and I have so many THOUGHTS!! Losiah and I sit down and... more

04 Apr 2024 · 59 minutes
Episode 13: The CREATOR of “Don’t Stand On Issues, Walk With People” - My Friend Mike Ashcraft

This is an episode I’ve been looking forward to for a LONG time.  My great friend and the creator of the... more

28 Mar 2024 · 43 minutes
Episode 12: The Art Of Resilience - Tips For When Life Isn't Playing Nice

If it feels like you just can’t catch a break in life, this episode is for you. Today we’re acknowledging the... more

21 Mar 2024 · 28 minutes
Episode 11: Overcoming Your Fear Of Sharing Your Work With The World

Have you ever created something that you’re really proud of, but when it comes time to share it with the... more

14 Mar 2024 · 33 minutes
Episode 10: Your Questions On Israel & Palestine Answered w/ Todd Deatherage

I LITERALLY had to hold myself back from saying “oh, that’s good!” every ten seconds during this conversation because it... more

07 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 9: YOUR Questions & My Thoughts: Everything From Church Culture To Pickleball

It’s been a heavy couple of weeks, so this week I asked YOU what you wanted me to talk about. There... more

29 Feb 2024 · 40 minutes
Episode 8: Is PEACE Possible Between Israel And Palestine?? w/ Todd Deatherage

This is a conversation I’ve been wanting to have for a long time, and I'm grateful to be joined by... more

22 Feb 2024 · 56 minutes
Episode 7: Kansas City - Mass Shootings Will End EVENTUALLY? Right???

Yesterday, we witnessed yet another mass shooting in America... This time, on the anniversary of another mass shooting. The Parkland High... more

15 Feb 2024 · 33 minutes
Episode 6: Catching Up With Carlos & Heather

Everyone’s favorite guest is joining me today: my wife HEATHER!  We talk about why Heather left Instagram, what it’s like having... more

08 Feb 2024 · 43 minutes
Episode 5: Taylor Swift Controversy - Carlos' Version

I’ve talked about a lot of controversial things on Instagram, but I don’t know if I have EVER gotten the... more

01 Feb 2024 · 34 minutes
Episode 4: The Mom Of A Covenant School Shooting Victim, A Woman Who Lost A Father And Son To Suicide By Firearms, And A Policy Maker With A Vision For A Safer World

Today we are courageously joined by Katy Dieckhaus, who lost her daughter Evelyn in the Covenant School Shooting in Nashville... more

25 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Episode 3: Navigating Political Conversations While Preserving Relationships

Get ready! We’re talking about how to navigate political conversations while PRESERVING relationships.  Sounds kind of impossible, right? I promise it’s... more

18 Jan 2024 · 36 minutes
Episode 2: Conversations on Race in 2024 w/ Latasha Morrison

Today we remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—we remember his dream, the progress for Civil Rights that he helped... more

11 Jan 2024 · 58 minutes
Episode 1: The State of the Union

I’m so glad you’re here. Today we say goodbye to Human Hope, and I’m a little emotional about the change,... more

04 Jan 2024 · 26 minutes
The Non-Goal-Setter’s Guide to 2024

It's the week between Christmas and New Years, and a lot of people are reflecting on the year that's gone... more

28 Dec 2023 · 24 minutes
Episode 139: When The Holidays Are Hard

Let me ask you a question: How are you feeling this holiday season? A) I’m feeling the Christmas magic! Grateful!  B) I’m... more

21 Dec 2023 · 26 minutes
Episode 138: Update From Tokyo with Sohaila and Heather

This week is a special treat! My beautiful wife Heather and beautiful daughter Sohaila are joining me!!!! We are currently... more

14 Dec 2023 · 45 minutes
Episode 137: A Conversation With Christianity Today's Editor in Chief, Dr. Russell Moore

Today joining me is my friend Russell Moore. He is RUNNING Christianity Today. I have followed him and what I... more

07 Dec 2023 · 47 minutes
Episode 136: A Jaw Dropping Conversation with Mi Papá

I CANT EVEN WITH THIS EPISODE!!! There are so many jaw dropping moments! My Tia Nancy and my Papa came... more

30 Nov 2023 · 45 minutes
Episode 135: Policing in America w/Ex-NYPD Officer Edwin Raymond

I FINALLY FINISHED MY MANUSCRIPT!!!! This book I turned in has taken it OUT of me but it is off... more

16 Nov 2023 · 41 minutes
Episode 134: Hope For the Innocent Part 2 w/Wayne Burgess

This week is part two of our mini series, Hope for the Innocent. We have my new friend Wayne Burgess... more

09 Nov 2023 · 40 minutes
Episode 133: Hope for the Innocent Part 1 w/Artis Whitehead

We are taking the next two weeks about something that goes unnoticed in our society. There are THOUSANDS and THOUSANDS... more

02 Nov 2023 · 38 minutes
Episode 132: Is There A "Perfect Time" To Go and DO w/ Chris and Sara

This episode is such a GIFT. We are being joined by two dear friends to me. I know we wrapped... more

26 Oct 2023 · 47 minutes
Episode 131: It's Never Too Late Series - Creating The Life You Want Right Now

It’s the last episode of the It’s Never Too Late series and I have loved hearing about the ways this... more

19 Oct 2023 · 25 minutes
Episode 130: It's Never Too Late Series w/ Executive Pastor Phil Rasmussen

We are on week TWO of the It’s Never Too Late Series and I am so excited for you to... more

12 Oct 2023 · 50 minutes
Episode 129: It's Never Too Late Series w/ Middle-Age Fitness Queen Mimi Ison

What is up, Human Hope Familia?! I’ll tell you what’s up— my age. That’s right. You know I turned 50... more

05 Oct 2023 · 56 minutes
Episode 128: What Bees Can Teach Us About LIFE with Jay Williams

I LOVE BEES!! And today we are talking ALL about bees!  When I learned about bees and how they operate, I... more

28 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Episode 127: Owning Your Heritage (And Writing A BOOK About It) With Johanna Rojas Vann

Human Hope familia, let me introduce you to my new friend and this show’s VERY FIRST novelist: Johanna Rojas Vann!!!  When... more

21 Sep 2023 · 40 minutes
Episode 126: Learning to Dream and Learning to Let Go with Wade Joye

We just wrapped up our parenting series last week and this week, while we’re not talking about parenting, I AM... more

14 Sep 2023 · 54 minutes
Episode 125: Parenting Series - The Working Mom with Paula Faris

Insta Familia!!! I am SO excited to wrap up the Parenting Series with my friend, Paula Faris. Paula Founded CARRY... more

07 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Episode 124: Parenting Series - Navigating Phones and Kids

This is quite possibly the MOST REQUESTED topic y'all ask me to talk about when it comes to parenting. That's... more

31 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes
Episode 123: Parenting Series - Building Your Community with Our Best Friends, Blake and Allie

This week, we have two of our very best friends, Blake and Allie. We raised our kids together. At least... more

24 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Episode 122: Parenting Series - My Kids' AMAZING Therapists, David Thomas and Sissy Goff

My kids' therapists are here!! I am SO grateful for David Thomas and Sissy Goff. They are the hosts of... more

17 Aug 2023 · 59 minutes
Episode 121: Parenting Series - Carlos and Heather Answer YOUR Questions

Your Favorite, Heather Whittaker is HERE to begin the series on Parenting! If you have ANY kids in your life,... more

10 Aug 2023 · 45 minutes
Episode 120: The Most POWERFUL Story of Forgiveness and Reconciliation You Will Hear w/Mathais and Steven

I am FINALLY home from Rwanda and in Nashville for a minute before going out on TOUR!!! Last week’s episode with... more

03 Aug 2023 · 58 minutes
Episode 119: The Rwandan Genocide From Someone Who Lived it ALL with Pastor Emmanuel

INSTAFAMILIA! WE DID IT! You helped us raise money for a church building, Hope Center, AND a school in Rwanda!!!!! I've... more

27 Jul 2023 · 59 minutes
Episode 118: How We Can SEE Humans and Help End Hunger Around the World w/ Eugene Cho

This week, we have an incredible conversation with my friend Eugene. Eugene is an advocate for justice, an intellectual, and... more

20 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Episode 117: The Effects of Doom Scrolling

We do NOT have the capacity to consume the amount of content we are consuming…  We are not designed to continue... more

13 Jul 2023 · 39 minutes
Episode 116: Why The 4th of July Might Feel Complicated & Why That’s Okay…

Roman candles, fireflies, and sweet tea… I LOVE the Fourth of July. I love this country and the ideas that... more

06 Jul 2023 · 47 minutes
Episode 115: Real, Rich, & Thick Friendship with the Black Aunties

It’s time OFFICIALLY meet the Black Aunties! A few of these ladies have been on the show before, but today they... more

29 Jun 2023 · 56 minutes
Episode 114: Mental Health Series - Healing Our Trauma with Dan Allender

It is our final week of the Mental Health Series and these have been some of my FAVORITE episodes of... more

22 Jun 2023 · 54 minutes
BONUS EPISODE: JUNETEENTH - If you want to depoliticize Juneteenth, this episode is for you....

Welcome to the Juneteenth BONUS episode! It’s been a HOT minute since we’ve addressed any conversations on race so today,... more

19 Jun 2023 · 35 minutes
Episode 113: Mental Health Series - Our Bodies and Trauma with Kobe Campbell

My new friend, Kobe, is a therapist in Charlotte, NC and she is on the cutting edge of what therapy... more

15 Jun 2023 · 54 minutes
Episode 112: Mental Health Series - CEO of Onsite Workshops, Miles Adcox

I absolutely LOVED this conversation with the man, the myth, the legend - my friend, Miles Adcox. Miles is the... more

08 Jun 2023 · 56 minutes
BONUS EPISODE: Who Is Annie F. Downs & Why Am I Touring With Her?!

YOU GUYS! I'M GOING ON TOUR NEXT WEEK!! I get to spend the month of June on the Here For You... more

02 Jun 2023 · 39 minutes
Episode 111 - Mental Health Series: My Therapist - Al Andrews

Welcome to our first episode of our Mental Health Series! Over the next few weeks we are  going to be... more

01 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Episode 110: Father of the Bride

So many of you have asked me all about what the last few weeks have felt like. I get deep into... more

25 May 2023 · 49 minutes
Episode 109 - Don Miller on His Faith and Transitioning From Christian Author to Business Author

When I asked my friend Don Miller to come on the podcast, I expected us to talk about his new... more

18 May 2023 · 55 minutes
Episode 108 - Covenant School Mom Becky Hansen and Her Story From March 27...

This conversation may change your LIFE… I have gotten to know Becky over the last month. She has a JOY about... more

11 May 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Episode 107 - Faith Series: Pastor Derwin Gray and the importance of The Church...

In our final episode of the Faith series, I talk with my friend, pastor of Transformation Church and former NFL... more

04 May 2023 · 55 minutes
Episode 106 - Faith Series: John Mark McMillan and His Faith's Impact on His Music...

This is our FOURTH episode of our faith series and it’s with my great friend, John Mark McMillan. I have... more

27 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Episode 105 - Faith Series: My Pastors - Alex and Henry Seeley

You are in for a TREAT today! This week my pastors and some of my greatest friends, Alex and Henry... more

20 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Episode 104 - Faith Series: Tim Whitaker and the Evangelical Church

Today on the podcast…. You get to hear my conversation with my friend, Tim Whitaker. Tim is the creator and facilitator... more

13 Apr 2023 · 55 minutes
Episode 103 - Faith Series: My Personal Story

HEY HUMAN HOPE FAMILIAAAA! Today we are starting a new series on Faith based on your feedback and what you... more

06 Apr 2023 · 51 minutes
Episode 102 - What Do The Covenant School Parents Need? Their Answers May Surprise You…

I woke up this morning, after a lot of me talking on the internet for 3 days about the horrific... more

30 Mar 2023 · 38 minutes
Episode 101 - Interviewing my mom and dad as they battle dad's dementia. And 7 ways to care for a caregiver...

Today I literally interview my mom and dad on the episode. The fact that my mom even said more than... more

23 Mar 2023 · 47 minutes
Episode 100 - The Human Hope State Of The Union Address. What’s To Come May Surprise You…

We did it. 100 episodes. In today’s episode, we finally find out what lies ahead for this show and how YOU... more

16 Mar 2023 · 34 minutes
Episode 099 - Dr. Henry Cloud on TRUST

Today on the podcast, we talk to leadership expert, psychologist, and best-selling author, the INCREDIBLE, Dr. Henry Cloud! If you... more

09 Mar 2023 · 53 minutes
Episode 098 - The Experiment That Is Raising A Teenage Son In 2023. With Losiah and Heather Whittaker

Today on the podcast… we dive deep into my 16 year olds heart and our 40 something year old hearts... more

02 Mar 2023 · 54 minutes
Episode 097 - The Full Story Of The Confederate Flag & How To Talk To Reluctant Family Members About Racism

So I posted a video on Instagram today about these 12 confederate flags that wave hello to me on a... more

23 Feb 2023 · 57 minutes
Episode 096 - 4.6 Million Followers & Growing… Michelle Figueroa & Her Good News Movement

Before we get to the show… PLEASE PLEASE FILL OUT THIS LISTENER SURVEY! It’s super important to the future of the... more

16 Feb 2023 · 53 minutes
Episode 095 - See Somebody… Free Somebody… A Case Study with Don Schoendorfer

He has his PHD in mechanical engineering from MIT. He holds more than 60 patents in the biomedical field. And he... more

09 Feb 2023 · 59 minutes
Episode 094 - Why I Hid My Blackness For So Long & Why Black History Month Is Still Needed…

Well… Let’s just go there… When I was growing up, I tried to hide the black part of me in every situation... more

02 Feb 2023 · 41 minutes
Episode 093 - Molly Fletcher on BEING HUMAN as a top female sports agent…

First off… THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS BOOK! www.how2humanbook.com My heart is so full. What an incredible launch week it was… And today we... more

26 Jan 2023 · 55 minutes
Episode 092 - Thought’s On Giving Away $144,000 & I Read Chapter 1 Of How To Human

Y’all. I can’t. I CAN’T WITH YOU! How are you so freaking incredible? Like you single candidly (or 255,000 hands. Or is... more

19 Jan 2023 · 56 minutes
Episode 091 - I Don't Look Like What I've Been Through with Cheryl Nembhard...

*Trigger Warning Childhood Abuse Sexually abused by her Sunday school teacher for years… Finally found the strength to tell the truth and... more

12 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Episode 090 - My Secret Project For 2023, How I Handled A Harder Christmas, & 3 Ways To Level Up Your Creativity

I MISSED YOU HUMANS SO MUCH!!! And since I missed you I ended up talking A LOT about my heart on... more

05 Jan 2023 · 59 minutes
Episode 089 - Year In Review - THE LAST PODCAST OF THE YEAR!!!

This is actually a REALLY INFORMATIVE EPISODE. For those of you new Human Hopers or you OG Human Hopers... I think this... more

15 Dec 2022 · 48 minutes
Episode 088 - Can We Course Correct Humanity? Yes. Yes We Can.

OK. So today I dive deeper into the content of my upcoming book than I have before… We talk about what... more

08 Dec 2022 · 37 minutes
Episode 087 - How To Holiday with Heather Whittaker

Heather joins me on today's episode where we got OH SO JOLLY. It’s officially December 1 so everyone can finally drink... more

01 Dec 2022 · 52 minutes
Episode 086 - Danica McKellar Shares Her Journey Of Discovering Jesus In 2022

When Danica McKellar showed up in my life I thought I had found a long-lost sister... Walking alongside her as she... more

24 Nov 2022 · 51 minutes
Episode 085 - After Almost ALL His Family Was Murdered In The Rwandan Genocide... Yves Dushime Teaches On HOPE

This one. PHEW MAMA! My friend Yves Dushime's mother was 8 months pregnant when she had to run for her life... more

17 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Episode 084 - How to Have LIMITLESS HOPE with Carlos Whittaker

PREACHER CARLOS IS BACK!!!! Today we dive into 3 ways to make our HOPE limitless when it seems like Hope is... more

10 Nov 2022 · 46 minutes
Episode 083 - We Are All Addicts... Yes, You Too. And Blaine Hogan Is Here To Help Us Break Free...

I first met Blaine Hogan when he was playing Cherry on the hit show Prison Break in 2006. Well, I... more

03 Nov 2022 · 49 minutes
Episode 082 - How To Keep Politics From Ruining Relationships

MIDTERMS ARE HEEEEERRRREEEEE. Can you tell? :) Is your Aunt Glenda getting a little more aggressive with her Facebook reposts? Is your mom... more

27 Oct 2022 · 48 minutes
Episode 081 - 3 Steps I Use To Overcome Worry When It Shows Up! (AND THEY WORK!)

Worry. Not anxiety… Worry. They are different. Today we dive into 3 steps to take when worry shows up and how to show it... more

20 Oct 2022 · 44 minutes
Episode 080 - Why Giving Money Is Only Step One, My Thoughts On Cancel Culture, & So Much More

Today I get on a few SOAP BOXES. Like I literally climb on one, yell, get off it, climb on another,... more

13 Oct 2022 · 42 minutes
Episode 079 - We Tipped The Food Court Workers $105,000

The Instafamilia is at it again. Last night I decided to SEE some of the food court workers in ATL Airport... more

06 Oct 2022 · 41 minutes
Episode 078 - Why Does God Let Bad Stuff Happen To Good People? with Wes Pickering

Have you ever begged God for something only to fall into deep disillusionment when He fails to come through for... more

29 Sep 2022 · 39 minutes
Episode 077 - How To Live Your Life Instead Of Your Life Living You…

This week I announced my newest book titled How To Human which will release January of 2023. And that announcement... more

22 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Episode 076 - Jon Acuff & Tapping Into Your Superpower Mindset

I’ve known Jon for 14 years…  14 years of dreaming and hustling and swinging and missing…  Today he unpacks exactly how it... more

15 Sep 2022 · 55 minutes
Episode 075 - Carlos’ Top 10 Favorite Books Of The Summer

If there is one thing I have done while I have been off of social media and my phone the... more

08 Sep 2022 · 56 minutes
Episode 074 - I've Been Off Social Media For 5 Weeks. Some Thoughts & Decisions That May Surprise You...

I thought I was going to be off social media for 3 weeks... Then it turned into 4 weeks... Now it's past... more

01 Sep 2022 · 52 minutes
Episode 073 - Remembering Our Piano Man... Tonee Valentine

I’m so glad I stopped by the piano bar in the Atlanta airport that day and saw your infectious grin.... more

25 Aug 2022 · 47 minutes
Episode 072 - Amish Love Story Scandal Part II w/ Lee Ann AND DARYL Miller

The most downloaded episode of 2021 was “Amish Love Stories Aren’t Supposed To Be This Scandalous” Episode 19… You all fell... more

18 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Episode 071 - 3 Steps To Leaving A MILD Faith and Entering a WILD Faith w/ Carlos Whittaker

This is a first… I normally like to keep Podcast Carlos and Preacher Carlos on different planets… But today they meet each... more

11 Aug 2022 · 56 minutes
Episode 070 - How are we supposed to love those we disagree with? Get. In. The. Chariot. with Carlos Whittaker

The last two years have divided us more than ever... And I think I have found a way forward, not being... more

04 Aug 2022 · 41 minutes
Episode 069 - Raising Emotionally Strong Boys with David Thomas

People ask me all the time when I'm going to write a parenting book. My answer is NEVER because David already... more

28 Jul 2022 · 48 minutes
Episode 068 - Redefining Success - The Secret Society Of Success with Tim Schurrer

This one is LIFE CHANGING YA'LL!!! No hype. Everything can change if you put what Tim teaches us into action. I've watched... more

21 Jul 2022 · 55 minutes
Episode 067 - Fostering Friendships, Parenting Teendults, & Chasing Dreams In Your 40’s w/ Brian & Jacinda Hale

From that time he bailed me out of jail, to raising our babies together… Today's episode Heather and I have... more

14 Jul 2022 · 53 minutes
Episode 066 - A guide for restoring your soul after a soul crushing 2 years… with John Eldredge

From the pandemic, to racial injustice, to political violence, to mass shootings… The past 2 years have been TOO MUCH. In... more

07 Jul 2022 · 48 minutes
Episode 065 - Q&A w/ Heather Whittaker - Jan 6th, Our Roles At Home, Our Good Mood Songs , And So Much More!

Now the last time Heather was on the podcast, she swore to never come on again. :) That’s because there... more

30 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Episode 064 - Unpacking Uganda…White Saviorism, African Colonialism, & How To Help Responsibly… with Lisa Fields

I learned SO MUCH from my Ugandan friends over the last 2 weeks. I learned that THEY are really good at... more

23 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Happy Father's Day from That Sounds Fun Network!

Happy Father's Day from That Sounds Fun Network & Human Hope! Today we have a special bonus episode to share... more

19 Jun 2022 · 26 minutes
Episode 063 - This Ugandan Story Of Hope Will Leave You Speechless

When we landed in Uganda, fresh off of 30 hours of travel, we were picked up by the most joyful... more

16 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Episode 062 - When Depression Shows Up, Here's How To Show It Out...

As I’m typing this… I’m coming out of a 10-day battle royal with depression. This isn’t the first time it... more

09 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Episode 061 - Why I Quit Leading Worship & Why You Maybe Need To Quit Something You're Good At Too

I was joking on Instagram this week how I was coming out of retirement to lead worship at my good... more

02 Jun 2022 · 49 minutes
Episode 060 - Why & How To Talk About Mass Shootings & Other Tragic Events With Our Kids. Sissy Goff (Guest)

People ask us all the time how we raised such awesome kids… Without skipping a beat we always say… “Sissy Goff” Sissy... more

26 May 2022 · 57 minutes
Episode 059 - Anxiety, Worry, & Shame Don’t Stand A Chance. What’s Here Now? With Jeanne Stevens

Jeanne has poured her soul into this message that is going to transform so many of your lives… It’s not the... more

19 May 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Episode 058 - 5 Steps To Living An Adventure And How To Live Your Life Not Let Your Life Live You...

I realized something a few years ago. That my life was living me instead of me living my life. I was satisfied... more

12 May 2022 · 41 minutes
Episode 057 - Q&A - Losing Your Faith, Roe Vs. Wade, Compassion Fatigue, And So Much More!

This week I’m trying something different. I asked YOU what you wanted answers to and I got over 1,000 replies.... more

05 May 2022 · 1 hour,
Episode 056 - Parenting Dating Teens & Dating Teens Talking About Their Parents

If there is something I’m asked about ALL THE TIME in my DMs it’s how we manage our teens dating.... more

28 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Episode 055 - How To Support A Friend Or Family Member Dealing With Anxiety

I’ve created lots of content helping people struggling with anxiety get through it. But I’ve never made something specifically for... more

21 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Episode 054 - From cancer as a kid to becoming a doctor treating kids… How Hope Heals Our Bodies.

Dr. Jen Pratt is a pediatric physician that is caring for children in the very same hospital where she was... more

14 Apr 2022 · 44 minutes
Episode 053 - How Backyard Birds Helped Heal My Anxiety with Katie Walsh…

In the summer of 2019 I was stricken with massive panic, anxiety, and generally felt horrible every single day. That... more

07 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Episode 052 - The Black Aunties Teach Us About Will Smith, Their Hair, & The Beauty Of The HOOD…

The slap heard round the world. When we went to bed after seeing Will Smith slap Chris Rock and all the... more

31 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
Episode 051 - Anxiety, Video Games, & Conspiracy Theories w/ Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein

The world is throwing so much bad news at us on a daily basis… Our kids are addicted to video games… Our... more

24 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Episode 050 - The Church Hurt Me… Now What?

The last 2 years have been difficult for many church-going Christians in America. The reasons are many but a few... more

17 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Episode 049 - International Travel Hacks With THE WHITTAKER FAMILY

I can’t believe it happened. All 5 of us on one episode. It’s never happened. And all it took was... more

10 Mar 2022 · 58 minutes
Episode 048 - The Youngest Mayor Of A Large City In American History with Michael D. Tubbs

Every so often I feel like I’m getting things done. Like I’m accomplishing things in life. And then I meet... more

03 Mar 2022 · 41 minutes
Episode 047 - Questioning Everything You Ever Believed About God (Deconstructing)… w/ Derek Webb

Before I was Derek’s friend… I was Derek’s fan. I WAS INFATUATED WITH CAEDMON’S CALL and was certain they would ask me... more

24 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Episode 046 - 1,000,000 Download Celebration & Why Giving Is The New Black with Jessica Jackley

1,000,000 Downloads!!! We did it familia! No, you did it! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for joining me on... more

17 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Episode 045 - Being Happily Married With Opposing Hot Topic Views w/ Heather Whittaker

The other week I asked my wife Heather on my Instastory…”Hey babe! What are some things that we disagree on???”... more

10 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Episode 044 - Dementia won’t steal my father's story… with Fermin Whittaker

My dad has advance stage dementia. He can’t carry on a conversation with you for longer than 5 seconds. He... more

03 Feb 2022 · 52 minutes
Episode 043 - Do you want your home to be filled with your kid's friends? Today the teens tell us how our home became that house.

If you follow me on instagram you see that we are in a season where our tiny house is constantly... more

27 Jan 2022 · 50 minutes
Episode 042 - Write Your Eulogy Today… Live More Impactful Tomorrow. Guest Donald Miller

I honestly can’t believe how fortunate we are to hear these life-changing words from my friend Donald Miller. This podcast... more

20 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Episode 041 - 5 Steps To Support The Marginalized with Carlos Whittaker

It’s been a hot minute since it was just you and I. And I’ve missed you!!! Listen I LOVE our guests.... more

16 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Episode 040 - Military Spouses, Black Staff In White Churches, & What's Next For Racial Reconciliation. Guest Dante Stewart

This is a pen and paper podcast fam. Like seriously. Go grab it. The amount of nuggets and morals of... more

09 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Episode 039 - Canadian Pride, Deconstructing Faith, & How To Avoid Burnout with Carey Nieuwhof

I know I have a lot of people who don’t see faith the same way I do and I love... more

02 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Episode 038 - He spent 20 years living in a NYC sky rise... then suddenly and surprisingly moved to a farm in PA… Scott Harrison on transition and dreaming again…

After a decade of indulging his darkest vices as a nightclub promoter, Scott declared spiritual, moral, and emotional bankruptcy. He... more

18 Nov 2021 · 54 minutes
Episode 037 - You can be proud to be American while simultaneously working to make her better… with Sharon McMahon

Sharon McMahon is a former high school government and law teacher on a mission to combat political misinformation. She is also one of... more

11 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Episode 036 - How to coexists with PEOPLE YOU CAN’T STAND with Kirsten Powers…

Kirsten has spent her career as a political commentator on Fox News, CNN, and USA Today. She watched firsthand from... more

04 Nov 2021 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Episode 035 - How does growing up our social media REALLY affect our kids? Guest Losiah Whittaker.

When we flew to Korea to pick up our 7 month old son in 2007, I took my camera and... more

28 Oct 2021 · 58 minutes
Episode 034 - How can we trust the news/media again? Interview with Washington Post Instagram Editor Travis Lyles

Is the news really the enemy of the people? How can we trust a news source? How do you keep your bias... more

21 Oct 2021 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Episode 033 - How To Pray And What Happens When It Doesn't Work? with Heather Whittaker

This week on instagram I asked people if they needed prayer to leave a comment. I was fully expecting like... more

14 Oct 2021 · 57 minutes
Episode 032 - What’s it REALLY like as an undocumented worker in America? With actor Bambadjan Bamba.

We all have a bias towards what it means to be an “undocumented worker” in America. We think it’s cut... more

07 Oct 2021 · 58 minutes
Episode 031 - Why we need to abolish the death penalty with Stacy Rector

You guys know that I am a huge advocate for abolishing the death penalty. Many of you walked hand in... more

30 Sep 2021 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Episode 030 - Ashley Lemieux on how to walk through loss without losing your way.

Ashley Lemieux is a literal miracle. I’ve known people who have said they have “lost everything”, and listening to their stories... more

23 Sep 2021 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Episode 029 - Living through 150 seizures a day. How Shanell @twolightsacademy is redefining HOPE.

3 months ago someone DMd me an account of a beautiful family who was going through hell. Shanell of @TwoLightsAcademy had... more

16 Sep 2021 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Episode 028 - Good News! Great News! BEST NEWS! Listener Stories Of Hope…

You guys did it again. I asked “What’s the best thing that has happened to you this year?” AND YOU DELIVERED. So... more

09 Sep 2021 · 41 minutes
Episode 027 - How A White Conservative & Black Liberal Remain Best Friends… WE CAN DO HARD THINGS…

On Jan 6th, 2021 I got a text from a friend of mine… “I see now.” Three words from a super... more

02 Sep 2021 · 58 minutes
Episode 026 - Chores, Discipline, Homeschool & More - Parenting w/ Heather Whittaker

So a few days ago I did a Q&A where I talked about how our kids have been doing all... more

26 Aug 2021 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Episode 025 - Karim’s Family Escaping Afghanistan & How To Break Up With Bad News

I’m still blown away at the opportunity I had to interview Karim. Karim was a translator for the United States... more

19 Aug 2021 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Episode 024 - That time the city people with 4 little girls bought a ranch… The Five Mary’s Farm Story with Mary Heffernan

Guys. I CAN’T WITH THIS CONVO. Mary Heffernan shares her story of how she and her attorney husband Brian risked everything... more

12 Aug 2021 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Episode 023 - How Forgiveness Healed More Than Just My Marriage... It Healed My Soul...

On Tuesday I spent 8 hours inside a maximum-security prison here in Tennessee and even got to visit an inmate... more

05 Aug 2021 · 51 minutes
Episode 022 - Overcoming Physical Or Emotional Pain With Sohaila Whittaker

November of 2019 we rushed our 17-year-old daughter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center as she was experiencing massive chest pain.... more

29 Jul 2021 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
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Episode 022 - Overcoming Physical Or Emotional Pain With Sohaila Whittaker
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November of 2019 we rushed our 17-year-old daughter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center as she was experiencing massive chest pain. The next... more