Strangers on The Way

By Lauren Hansen

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Episodes: 150

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Transforming the world, one stranger at a time. On a quest to eliminate loneliness and isolation, writer and speaker Lauren Hansen is on a mission to encourage every person to meet someone new every day. This podcast shares inspirational stories of her interactions with strangers across the world. Be inspired through her stories to create new stories of your own.


Episode Date
Episode 151: Denvil Lee - From policeman to pastor, planting small seeds, and being found by God
May 18, 2026
Episode 150: Lynne Marian - Creation Care, Eliminating Poverty, and Empowering Communities Worldwide
Mar 16, 2026
Episode 149: Marcy Bursac - Why adoption was her Plan A, navigating foster care adoption, and closing the gap for waiting children
Feb 16, 2026
Episode 148: Dr. Paul Falkowski - Why visiting seniors matters, healing loneliness, and 1:1 care
Jan 19, 2026
Episode 147: Moriah Stewart - Loving teenagers well, how to be a mentor, and the joy of pickleball
Jan 12, 2026
Episode 146: Jennifer Wenningkamp - Hearing God's call, shaped by Mozambique, and living a life of missions
Nov 24, 2025
Episode 145: Julie Yoder - Equipping preachers, leading with wisdom, and living the Vineyard legacy
Nov 17, 2025
Episode 144: Amy James - Intimacy with God, inner healing, and discovering creativity
Nov 10, 2025
Episode 143: Jen Dunnewold - Emotional health, honor, and loving well
Nov 03, 2025
Episode 142: Jonas "Yo" Torres - Songwriting, stewarding the secret place, and life as a creative
Oct 27, 2025
Episode 141: Father Christophe - Becoming a priest, connecting with God, and writing poetry
Sep 08, 2025
Episode 140: Putty Putman - Miracles, risk, and the mind of a physicist
Aug 18, 2025
Episode 139: Brittney Tewksbury - Building community, self-worth, and FCC Hoops
Aug 04, 2025
Episode 138: Nick Demske - Community organizing, poetry, and running for local politics
Jul 21, 2025
Episode 137: Ada Adeleke-Kelani - Heavenly intervention, quips, and the power of names
Jul 07, 2025
Episode 136: Leslie Crandall - How to find a spiritual mentor, connect with Jesus, and overcome fear
Jun 23, 2025
Episode 135: Trista Handisides - Women's surfing, movie producing, and the power of being open
Jun 09, 2025
Episode 134: Laurence Bragg - Episode 134: Laurence Bragg - Parenting with God, Lectio Divina, and forgiving those who hurt you
Apr 28, 2025
Episode 133: Evan Brown - How men find community, risk-taking, and breaking free from pornography
Apr 14, 2025
Episode 132: Jen Polizzi - Receiving love, taking risks, and intergenerational friendships
Mar 11, 2025
Episode 131: Angelic Venegas - Freedom, fitness, and a story about Christmas lights
Mar 04, 2025
Episode 130: Jody Rasplicka - Missions, cardinals, and moments from El Salvador
Feb 24, 2025
Episode 129: Cathy Grennan - Intercession, daily practices, and a prophetic song
Feb 17, 2025
Episode 128: Molly Keller - Moving across the country, femininity, and finding love in today's age
Feb 10, 2025
Episode 127: Shannon Wallace - Overcoming being stuck, wildflowers, and helping those grieving
Feb 03, 2025
Episode 126: Kip Pakrawan and CJ Novak - Men's Fitness, Faith and Graceful Sons
Jan 27, 2025
Episode 125: Melanie Martinez - The beauty of nature, your unique design, and journaling
Jan 20, 2025
Episode 124: Jim Emkhe - Healing through fasting, infertility, and the wonder of the human body
Jan 13, 2025
Episode 123: Ben Serpell - Creating healthy families, why men need brothers, and life in Australia
Jan 06, 2025
Episode 122: Lindsey Reiman - Prophesy Your Year, pouring love in Hollywood, and finding the lost
Dec 30, 2024
Episode 121: Shelly McCandliss - Adventure, unity, and imparting peace
Dec 23, 2024
Episode 120: Peter Chatain - Being an Olympic Medalist, experiencing Paris 2024, and reaching goals
Dec 16, 2024
Episode 119: Michelle McIver - USA Government, overcoming grief, and the simplicity of breakthrough
Dec 09, 2024
Episode 118: Dave Bindewald - Hidden goodness, curiosity, and the Center for Play & Exploration
Dec 02, 2024
Episode 117: Steve Backlund - Speaking life, building identity, and empowering leaders
Nov 25, 2024
Episode 116: Dele Okuwobi - Building and creating, how to pray, and the power of failure
Nov 18, 2024
Episode 115: Jacki Mjoen - Teaching the next generation, the Enneagram, and overcoming brain cancer
Nov 11, 2024
Episode 114: Romain Berthelot - Becoming a Catholic priest, coming to light, and Ignatius of Loyola
Nov 04, 2024
Episode 113: Francesco Bianco - Healing miracles, Italy, and meaning from Moana
Oct 28, 2024
Episode 112: Hannah Shallenberger - Intentionally loving others, handwritten notes, and growing up in a big family
Oct 21, 2024
Episode 111: Jeffrey Clayton - From introvert to extrovert, connecting with people, and being a dad
Oct 14, 2024
Episode 110: Christine Haber - Celebrations, everlasting love, and life in Jamaica
Oct 07, 2024
Episode 109: Alyssa Goncales - Finding your voice, voting, and the power of local elections
Sep 30, 2024
Episode 108: Eléna Kappers - Belonging, cross-cultural mission, and growing up in Yemen
Sep 23, 2024
Episode 107: Lea Schmehl - Scouts, experiencing peace, and life in Germany
Sep 16, 2024
Episode 106: Bertine Pas - Unity, mushroom chairs, and life in the Netherlands
Sep 09, 2024
Episode 105: Derek Matthews - Leadership, how to connect with people, and the future of AI
Sep 02, 2024
Episode 103: Valerie and Leon - Kids Interview!
Aug 05, 2024
Episode 102: Anne Beall - Analyzing fairytales, embracing self-compassion, and a hot air balloon ride
Jul 29, 2024
Episode 101: La Toya Ormsby - Walking through grief, setting a table, and life in Jamaica
Jul 22, 2024
Episode 100: Tony Hodges - Lessons from marriage, how to learn, and healing from Father wounds
Jul 15, 2024
Episode 99: Kimberly Jackson - The creative process, generational legacy, and gifts from God
Jul 08, 2024
Episode 98: Julie Egger - Transformation, changing behaviors, and loving who you are
Jul 01, 2024
Episode 97: Tyler Skupien - Finding career fulfillment, a love story, and discovering our love language with God
Jun 24, 2024
Episode 96: Brian Phillip - Healthy masculinity, raising up leaders, and accessing abundance
Jun 17, 2024
Episode 95: Lindsey Harwood - APEST, staying present in parenting, and life in Nepal
Jun 10, 2024
Episode 94: Kevin Benejam - Stepping out, the wonder of children, and meeting strangers on the NYC train
Jun 03, 2024
Episode 93: Kelly Hansen - Hansen's Ice Cream Parlor, building teams, and creating a thriving family business
May 28, 2024
Episode 92: Anusha Reddam - Deep suffering to deep hope, developing relationships, and why women are wonderful
May 13, 2024
Episode 91: Rod Carter - Making the most of life, choosing winners, and overcoming cancer
May 06, 2024
Episode 90: Kelly Kirstein - Raising teen girls into thriving young women through Chicks Ministry
Apr 29, 2024
Episode 89: Jen Maneval - Broadcasting wonders, stories of hope, and wisdom for single moms
Apr 22, 2024
Episode 88: Christa Lyth - Scotland joys, growing in listening, and walking through suffering
Apr 15, 2024
Episode 87: Jean Deming - Creative play, sharing joy with others, and living a life of whimsy
Apr 08, 2024
Episode 86: Joe Girten - Thriving in community, giving up control, and why we love Bob Goff
Apr 01, 2024
Episode 85: Steven and Samara Keller - Creativity, mindset, and harnessing flow for peak performance
Mar 25, 2024
Episode 83: Mark Sedacca - From hospice to homeless to hero
Mar 11, 2024
Episode 82: Matthew Hixon - Professional gaming, esports and the game of life
Mar 04, 2024
Episode 81: Ken Mooney - Valuable lessons from improv, overcoming dyslexia, and seeing outside of ourselves
Feb 26, 2024
Episode 80: David Woll - Funny DJ wedding stories, taking risks, and discovering Grayslake
Feb 19, 2024
Episode 79: Bec Chamberlain - Singleness, abundance, and hearing God's voice in the dating journey
Feb 12, 2024
Episode 78: Matt Slove - Growing up in a family business, leading teams, and lessons from a bakery
Feb 05, 2024
Episode 77: Mads Baker - Practicing vulnerability with others and how to hear God's voice
Jan 29, 2024
Episode 76: Hannah Sever - The power of love, igniting fire, and sweet surprises
Jan 22, 2024
Episode 75: Jenny Belle - The wonder of movies, Ireland, and bringing beauty to life
Jan 15, 2024
Episode 74: Lauren Rarick - Family, fruitfulness, and accessing the Father's love
Jan 08, 2024
Episode 73: Michael Hansen - How to achieve goals and change mindsets in 2024
Jan 01, 2024
Episode 72: Donna Bultinck - Transition, letting go, and building a new home
Dec 25, 2023
Episode 71: Tim Schulz - Trivia hosting, teaching, and overcoming perfectionism
Dec 18, 2023
Episode 70: Madyson Smith - Understanding identity, connection, and real love
Dec 11, 2023
Episode 69: Daniel Mueller - Community, creating spaces, and raising up healthy men
Dec 04, 2023
Episode 68: Danny Chmura - Forging an unchartered path and the power of worship
Nov 27, 2023
Episode 67: Sally Knapp - Surrender, healing, and loving who you are
Nov 20, 2023
Episode 66: Jenn Co - Dreaming, receiving, and finding peace
Nov 13, 2023
Episode 65: Marc Johnson - How to talk to strangers and make friends
Nov 06, 2023
Episode 64: Gabi Fornazieri - Brazil, faith, and how to hear God's voice
Oct 30, 2023
Episode 63: Randi Moxi - The power of positivity, vulnerability, and empowering children
Oct 23, 2023
Episode 62: Annie Hansen - The way to abundant life
Oct 16, 2023
Episode 61: Janet Hunter - Healing pain, caring for the poor, and life lessons from Australian cows
Oct 09, 2023
Episode 60: Rob Weir - The power of joy, overcoming shame, and cultivating unity
Oct 02, 2023
Episode 59: Dr. Lisa Kohut - How to support your mental and emotional health
Sep 25, 2023
Episode 58: Beth Wiruth - Fighting life's battles, intimacy in singleness, and discovering identity
Sep 18, 2023
Episode 57: Hannah Mathews - Intimacy with God and overcoming isolation
Sep 11, 2023
Episode 56: Raj Macwan - Rest, sabbath, and how to hear God's voice
Sep 04, 2023
Episode 55: Alex Orlowski - Encounters with love and the power of breath
Aug 28, 2023
Episode 54: Susan Jomantas - Faith, Healing, and Living with Chronic Illness
Aug 21, 2023
Episode 53: Bob Placko - Managing your career in today's job market
Aug 14, 2023
Episode 52: Greg Fischer - How to pursue relationships in a disconnected world
Aug 07, 2023
Episode 51: Amanda Hull - Process, grief, and walking through divorce
Jul 31, 2023
Episode 50: Dr. Rickie Moore - College students, intergenerational unity and the 2023 Asbury outpouring
Jul 24, 2023
Episode 49: Irving Cortés - Business, generosity, and empowering women in Mexico City
Jul 17, 2023
Episode 48: Luke Smith - Laughter, leadership, and letting go
Jul 10, 2023
Episode 47: Cassie Nance - Imperfect Parenting: Connection over perfection
Jul 03, 2023
Episode 46: Kelsey Wickenhauser - Big dreams, a warrior spirit, and Kingdom Fit Moms
Jun 26, 2023
Episode 45: Yvette Ewing - Unleashing the hero inside of you
Jun 19, 2023
Episode 44: Marti Heagney - What is Heaven really like?
Jun 12, 2023
Episode 43: Chris Booth - Nebraska farming, family, and friendship
Jun 05, 2023
Episode 42: Ray Contreras - Sparking community and environmental change
May 29, 2023
41: A personal activation
Mar 13, 2023
40: Bill - A homeless friend
Mar 12, 2023
39: A lesson from a bird in my garage
Mar 11, 2023
38: Casmir - A Seattle addiction
Mar 10, 2023
37: Mary - A spiritual transformer
Mar 09, 2023
36: Royce - A loving cashier
Mar 08, 2023
35: Ken - Cookies for a neighbor
Mar 07, 2023
34: Don - A retired plumber
Mar 06, 2023
33: Paul - An English redemption story
Mar 05, 2023
32: The man in the bright red suit
Mar 04, 2023
31: Louise - Purple with pink polka dots
Mar 03, 2023
30: Joan - A miracle MRI
Mar 02, 2023
29: Kyle - Money at midnight
Mar 01, 2023
28: Kiara - A divine set-up
Feb 28, 2023
27: Lisa and Penny - Treasured friends
Feb 27, 2023
26: Stephen - An unexpected tall twin
Feb 26, 2023
25: Richard - Beauty from ashes
Feb 25, 2023
24: Julia and Fred - A pizza love story
Feb 24, 2023
23: Derrick and Dave - A father's masterpiece
Feb 23, 2023
22: Dahlia - A faithful exchange
Feb 22, 2023
21: Ollie - A 70's singer
Feb 21, 2023
20: Jacob - An honest car salesman
Feb 20, 2023
19: Trisha - A comfort in chaos
Feb 19, 2023
18: Rose - A human surprise
Feb 18, 2023
17: Sam - A wise dancer from the Netherlands
Feb 17, 2023
16: Timmy - A considerate classmate
Feb 16, 2023
15: Anna - A witty (almost) centenarian
Feb 15, 2023
14: Carmen - Passionate hospitality
Feb 14, 2023
13: Lucy - A risk taker from Georgia
Feb 13, 2023
12: Alvin and Marlon - FBI protectors
Feb 12, 2023
11: Marie - A talkative hostel guest
Feb 11, 2023
10: Bruce - A Colorado mountain man
Feb 10, 2023
9: Kellan - A lunch-time stranger
Feb 09, 2023
8: Jim - An Italian dinner guest
Feb 08, 2023
7: Aliyah - A Jamaican Queen
Feb 07, 2023
6: Sunny - A hopeful gardener
Feb 06, 2023
4: Deanna - A kind housekeeper
Feb 06, 2023
5: Gold Six - A Leadership Ranger
Feb 06, 2023
2: Madison - A mini-entrepreneur
Feb 03, 2023
3: Roy - A hostel dreamer
Feb 03, 2023
1: Marcelo, a Drake look-alike
Feb 03, 2023
Strangers on The Way - Welcome to the Podcast!
Feb 03, 2023