The Saltworks
The Saltworks are the stories of real faith from real people in the real world. Saltworks by definition is a place where salt is refined as well as a job often viewed as drudgery. But it’s in the unseen places where people just like you are refined walking faithfully in their everyday lives, because God works in the saltworks. The Bible is full of these people, and they live right next door to you. They are the salt of the earth. These are their stories, and this is your story.
Episodes
116 episodes
How to Abide When You Want to Walk Away (Abide in the Word Conference 2026)
Today’s episode is a live recording from Abide in the Word Conference. Jesus promises us that in this life, we will have trouble. Some seasons of loss, grief, waiting, and heartache can feel like we are just ready to walk away from hope or f...
From Witchcraft and Spirit-Guide to Christian Writer and Spirit-Led with Rachael Alaia
Rachael Alaia is on the podcast this week, friends, and you do not want to miss this episode! You may know her on Instagram as the Kingdom Mother where she’s writing Christian content that brings encouragement to moms and women everywhere. But ...
Jumping in Faith with Andrew Dodson
Andrew Dodson is on the podcast this week sharing his story and passion in life. Andrew is a husband, father, and a partner at Banner Institute with his doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Andrew takes us through his story today as a chil...
Walking Alongside Teens with Lindsay King
We have been trying to make this episode happen for– no lie– probably over a year now. But without schedule conflicts, sickness, and even technology barriers, it is finally in your hands. Parents of teens, grandparents of teens– this o...
Uncomfortable Conversations: Permission to Grieve with Dr. Emily Jones
You love her and we have her back— Dr. Emily Jones is on the podcast with us this week to tackle another conversation on an uncomfortable topic: grief. Like every other topic, Emily brings wisdom, truth, grace, and even humor into ...
Word of the Year and Rhythms of Intentionality with Lindsay Stagg
It’s still January, and we’re all still dreaming of the blank slate before us. We wanted to take this week to talk with you on planning your year with intentionality. Naturally, we had to revisit the topic of word of the year– covering what it ...
Breaking Down Walls of Self Protection with Nicole Gregory
Happy New Year and welcome back, friends! I can’t believe it’s already 2026, and that will for sure take me a month or two to get used to writing. We are starting this new year together with a wonderful episode I just know you’re going to love....
Christmas Favorites with Hallie and Lindsay
If we’re being honest, sometimes we can secretly feel like the Christmas story is so well-known that we don’t really need to spend time with it during the season. In an application-heavy culture, we can question the necessity of sitting in the ...
A Light Has Dawned
Despite all of the magical things that Christmas time brings each year, this season can often be characterized as busy, stressful, and tiring. We’ve all felt it— some might even call it holiday burnout. But I want to reframe our perspective tod...
How Good Christians Live with Hannah Hughes
We have a great show for you this week! Hannah Hughes is on the podcast, and she is sharing her story about growing up with common misconceptions about what a “good” Christian is. Hannah is a wife, mom, author, podcaster, and barista in Denver,...
How to Reach the Next Generation with Alecia Bryant
Alecia Bryant is on the podcast today, and trust me you don’t want to miss it! For those of you that know Alecia, you know she is fun and full of knowledge of God’s Word. For those of you that don’t know her, you’re in for a treat. A mom and fo...
Uncomfortable Conversations with Dr. Emily Jones
It’s finally here! THE most requested conversation we have on the Saltworks is happening today, and we are so excited! Dr. Emily Jones is on the podcast, and we are asking all the questions and diving into these topics that are often deemed “un...
Miscarriage, Adoption, and Foster Care with Cody Bauman
We have a powerful episode this week for you! Cody Bauman is on the podcast, and he is sharing his story of the loss he and Leslie have experienced through miscarriage, their heart for adoption, and their love and advocacy for the world of fost...
How to Steward What God's Given You
Happy Tuesday, friends! We are excited to be back with you this week diving into God’s Word. If you know us, you know we love to share others’ stories of faithfulness and part of that is unpacking the stories we’re given in Scripture. So tod...
Wrestling With an Unknown God with Chase Nance
Thanks for letting us take a brief break from the show! I promise today’s episode was worth the wait! Chase Nance is on today sharing his testimony for the FIRST time, and we could not be more honored to share it with you. It is just an incredi...
The 100th Episode with Bethany Wilson
Ya’ll, today is the 100th episode of the Saltworks!! That feels unreal. That’s 100 stories, over 100 hours recorded, over 100 hours listened, many more listeners, countless prayers for God to lead us, and 100 weeks of my eyes flying open in ...
Infidelity, Separation, and A New Covenant with Lindsay Stagg
There’s a story in the background of the Saltworks we haven’t been ready to share with you quite yet. It’s one we’ve been living. Praying for. Hoping for. Rejoicing in. But today is the day. It’s part two of Lindsay’s story th...
Lindsay’s Story: bold prayers, infertility, and surrendering control
Today’s guest on the show is actually not a guest at all, however, you’ve never heard her story!! Yes, today on the podcast is Lindsay Stagg, and she is sharing her testimony. I cannot wait for you to listen. It is so good and so powerful, that...
Navigating Burnout and Living Intentionally with Lindsay Stagg
We are BACK! It is officially Season 4 on the Saltworks, and we are so excited to be back with you diving into stories, topics, and scripture every Tuesday. Today we are kicking off the season with your favorite (and now permanent) cohost Linds...
What We're Learning with Lindsay Stagg
It is the Season 3 Finale!!! It’s been such a sweet and wild season–I can’t believe today is the end! Of course we had to have a Topic Tuesday with your very favorite cohost Lindsay Stagg. Today we are talking all about things we’ve learned,...
Through the Eyes of Our Creator with Lori Young
We have a fun, sweet, and beautiful soul on the podcast today! Lori Young is with us sharing her story, and you won’t be able to get enough. We actually had to stop our conversation beforehand and make ourselves start recording because she’s...
Not My Will But Yours Be Done with Elizabeth Coker
We have a sweet show for you today! Elizabeth Coker is our guest this week, and she is someone who just so clearly showcases the laying down of self to follow His will in her story. As a young girl, Elizabeth talks about her desire for control ...
He’s a Good, Good Father with Phyllis Thomas
I know these words sound overused, but hear me when I say they are exactly what I mean: you will not want to miss this episode. Phyllis Thomas is our guest today, and Emily Jones has sung her praises for months now, and man, was she ri...
The Discipleship of Books and Storytelling with Lia Ross
What a great episode we have today! Lia Ross is on the podcast, and all you readers will not want to miss this one. Lia is the bookworm behind the bookstagram Lia Ross Reads and podcast host of Bookish Talks with Lia. Her Instagram account is a...
Making Margin in a Hurry Culture with Samantha Decker
We’ve got a great show for you today! We have Samantha Decker on the podcast talking all about her newly released book Unhurried: An Invitation to Slow Down, Create Margin, and Surrender Control to God. Samantha is a wife, a mom of 4, a spea...