Strangers on The Way
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 147 episodes
Strangers on The Way
Latest Episodes
Episode 148: Dr. Paul Falkowski - Why visiting seniors matters, healing loneliness, and 1:1 care
In Episode 148, Lauren interviews Dr. Paul Falkowski, Founder and President of the National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers (NALTCV) and explores the quiet, powerful impact of showing up for senior citizens — one visit at a time.
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Episode 147: Moriah Stewart - Loving teenagers well, how to be a mentor, and the joy of pickleball
In Episode 147, Lauren interviews Oklahoma-based mom, pickleball enthusiast, and ministry leader Moriah Stewart. Lauren spontaneously met Moriah at a conference in Chicago. In this episode, Moriah shares about her and her husband Kyle's love of...
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Episode 146: Jennifer Wenningkamp - Hearing God's call, shaped by Mozambique, and living a life of missions
In Episode 146, Lauren sits down with Jennifer Wenningkamp, a woman whose life has been profoundly shaped by divine encounters, courageous obedience, and a deep passion for loving people across cultures.Jennifer shares how, at just ten y...
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Episode 145: Julie Yoder - Equipping preachers, leading with wisdom, and living the Vineyard legacy
In Episode 145, Lauren interviews Julie Yoder, one of the Senior Pastors at The Vineyard Church of Central Illinois, where she leads alongside her husband, Mike. Together, they also serve as Regional Leaders for Vineyard USA in the Midwest Cent...
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Episode 144: Amy James - Intimacy with God, inner healing, and discovering creativity
In this episode, Lauren interviews Amy James, a creative, faith-filled woman from Illinois who wears many hats. Alongside her husband, Amy hosts guests through their Airbnb, extending warmth and hospitality as a reflection of God’s heart. As a ...
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