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The Speakeasy
Hosted by the Girl Named Blake · EN
The Speakeasy Podcast is a place to have underground conversations out loud. Whether we're diving into theology, politics, culture, real life, or the way they often all intersect, we're going to do it together, with kindness and curiosity. Hosted by Blake Guichet (known as @thegirlnamedblake online) - the best-selling author, Instagrammer, wife, & homeschool mom - the Speakeasy has a place for you, if you want it.
The Speakeasy Podcast was formerly the Confessions of Crappy Christian Podcast.
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Wide Awake: What Everyone Needs to Know About Trafficking | Susan Peters | Episode 422
1w ago00:44:48Tap to summarizeI sat down with Susan Peters, CEO of Unbound Now, to discuss the myths that keep people from recognizing trafficking and how we can respond when something doesn't seem right. Susan explains that trafficking rarely looks like movies portray it. Instead, victims are often groomed over time through manipulation and relationships with people they already know. Susan and I discuss how parents, teachers, coaches, and community members can recognize warning signs and what to do when something doesn't seem right. We also talk about the hope found in restoration and how survivors can heal with compassionate support. Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone who wants to make a difference, this conversation equips you with practical knowledge and encourages you to become a safe, attentive presence in your community. Sponsor: CrowdHealth CrowdHealth is a community-powered alternative to traditional health insurance that helps members navigate medical expenses with transparent pricing, bill negotiation, and personalized support. Visit JoinCrowdHealth.com and use promo code SPEAKEASY to receive your introductory offer. #TheSpeakeasyPodcast #Episode422 #HumanTraffickingAwareness #UnboundNow #SusanPeters #ProtectTheVulnerable #Parenting #FaithAndCulture #CrowdHealth
Transcribe →What Are We Actually Feeding Our Families? | Steven Rofrano | Episode 421
2w ago00:54:08Tap to summarizeOn today's episode, I have a conversation with Steven Rofrano, founder of Ancient Crunch, to unpack the growing conversation around seed oils, processed foods, and how the modern food system impacts our health. Steven's childhood health struggles led him to question the foods most of us consume every day. Together we discuss why families are rethinking processed foods, what seed oils are and why they became so prevalent in America, and the contrast between American food culture and more traditional approaches found in Europe. We also talk about paying attention to how food makes you feel instead of accepting poor health as normal. Steven and I encourage you not to get overwhelmed by every new health trend, but to make thoughtful, sustainable changes that support long-term wellness. This episode offers practical encouragement to ask better questions about the food we consume every day. Sponsor: CrowdHealth Healthcare doesn't have to be confusing or controlled by the traditional insurance system. CrowdHealth is a community-powered alternative that helps members manage medical expenses with transparent pricing, bill negotiation support, and personalized care advocates. Learn more at JoinCrowdHealth.com and use promo code SPEAKEASY to receive your introductory offer. #TheSpeakeasyPodcast #Episode421 #HealthyLiving #Nutrition #SeedOils #RealFood #FamilyHealth #Wellness #CrowdHealth #AncientCrunch
Transcribe →Mid-Year Check In, Seasons, & Rooted Hope | Episode 420
4w ago01:09:36Tap to summarizeAs we reach the halfway point of the year, I reflect on the importance of slowing down long enough to evaluate where we've been, where we're headed, and how God is shaping us in the process. Rather than chasing constant productivity, I encourage you to embrace the natural rhythms of each season, recognizing that every season has a purpose. Just as creation doesn't bloom year-round, neither are we meant to live at the same pace all the time. Sponsors: Just Thrive and CrowdHealth Just Thrive offers clinically proven probiotics designed to support gut health, energy, immunity, and overall wellness. Visit JustThriveHealth.com/Blake and use code BLAKE to save on your first order. CrowdHealth provides a community-powered alternative to traditional health insurance, helping members navigate healthcare costs with greater transparency and support. Learn more at JoinCrowdHealth.com using code SPEAKEASY.
Transcribe →The Secret to Couples Who Are Still Crazy About Each Other | Chris & Jamie Bailey | Episode 419
Jun 2401:01:12Tap to summarizeThis episode is an invitation to rethink what a thriving marriage actually looks like. If you've been focused on loving your spouse but wondering how to genuinely like them too, this conversation is for you. I sat down with Christian counselors Chris and Jamie Bailey of Expedition Marriage to discuss building a marriage where both people are willing to let God transform them. Their story is proof that healthy marriages aren't built by perfect people. Chris and Jamie share how their relationship began before either knew Christ and how years of anxiety, unhealthy expectations, and emotional struggles nearly derailed their marriage. Jamie opens up about severe anxiety and panic attacks, while Chris discusses the helplessness he felt trying to "fix" something he couldn't control. Together, they explain how counseling, faith, and learning healthier patterns moved them toward healing. Here are some great resources Chris and Jamie shared to help you on your journey: For Wives: CLICK HERE For Husbands: CLICK HERE Sponsor: CrowdHealth If you're tired of the traditional health insurance system, CrowdHealth offers a community-based alternative designed to help families access quality healthcare without many of the frustrations of conventional insurance. Learn more at JoinCrowdHealth.com and use code SPEAKEASY for a special offer. #Marriage #ChristianMarriage #Relationships #ExpeditionMarriage #ChrisAndJamieBailey #TheSpeakeasyPodcast #CrowdHealth #MarriageAdvice #FaithAndFamily
Transcribe →One Morning Changed Everything | Rachel Barkley | Episode 418
Jun 1701:00:42Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Rachel Barkley to discuss disability, suffering, identity, resilience, and what it means to trust God when life changes overnight. What began as a conversation about disability quickly became a deeper discussion about hope, purpose, and finding God's goodness in the middle of unexpected circumstances. Rachel shares her profound story of becoming paralyzed just two weeks after giving birth to her first child. After experiencing worsening symptoms during pregnancy, she woke up one morning unable to move her legs. Doctors eventually discovered a large tumor growing inside her spinal cord, leading to emergency surgery and a long road of recovery. Sponsor CrowdHealth Looking for an alternative to traditional health insurance? CrowdHealth offers: Lower-cost prescriptions and labs Access to vetted doctors Bill negotiation support Community-centered healthcare solutions Get started for $99 for your first three months using code SPEAKEASY at joincrowdhealth.com.
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A Different Perspective on Caring for the Orphan | Elli Oswald | Episode 417
Jun 1000:52:38Tap to summarizeThis episode is an invitation to rethink what we mean by orphan care and how Christians can best support vulnerable children around the world. I sat down with Elli Oswald, Executive Director of Faith to Action, for a conversation about orphan care and global missions. Elli brings over a decade of experience in global child welfare and shares why many organizations are shifting focus from institutional care toward strengthening families. Key takeaways: The majority of children in orphanages worldwide have living family, poverty separates them, not death Children thrive when they stay with family or in family-based environments Elli's story of Knabs shows how family tracing efforts reunited nearly every child in a Sierra Leone orphanage with their families The church's role is ensuring our giving creates the best outcomes Strengthening families before separation happens is more effective than caring for children after crisis This episode isn't about criticizing generosity, it's about channeling our compassion toward lasting stability, healing, and belonging. Whether your heart is for international missions, foster care, adoption, or serving vulnerable families, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what effective compassion looks like.
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Presence, Intentionality, & Laying It All Down | Elise Orozco | Episode 416
May 2700:56:13Tap to summarizeThis week I sit down with Elise Orozco from Raising Rock for a conversation that feels deeply personal and incredibly timely. We share remarkably similar stories of stepping away from ambition, hustle, and outside success in exchange for something we discovered mattered far more: presence. Elise opens up about leaving a high-level corporate career after realizing that while she was succeeding professionally, her family was often receiving the exhausted leftovers of what remained. What follows is an honest conversation about motherhood, identity, slowing down, surrender, and learning to embrace God's priorities instead of culture's expectations. Sponsor: CrowdHealth Looking for an alternative to traditional health insurance? CrowdHealth offers: Lower-cost prescriptions and labs Access to vetted doctors Bill negotiation support Community-centered healthcare solutions Get started for $99 for your first three months using code SPEAKEASY at joincrowdhealth.com.
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Homeschooling Year 2 Recap & Answering Your Questions | Episode 415
May 2000:39:26Tap to summarizeYear two of homeschooling is officially in the books, and I'm sitting down for an honest recap of what worked, what didn't, and what I wish I had known sooner. If you're considering homeschooling, preparing for your first year, or just curious what life actually looks like after the highlight reels, this episode offers a realistic look at the beauty and challenges of homeschooling life. I share the biggest lessons from year two: Year one felt like survival, year two finally felt like life Every path has challenges, choose the hard that works best for your family Connection before curriculum, children learn best when they feel seen Homeschooling is growing everyone, not just the kids Many frustrations came from my own expectations trying to recreate traditional school at home I also walk through our current daily rhythm, curriculum favorites, and how I address common fears about kids falling behind, socialization, and working while homeschooling. After two years, one thing is clear: the girls are thriving, and so is our family. This episode is about letting go of perfection and embracing the messy, beautiful reality of learning together. SPONSOR CrowdHealth Looking for an alternative approach to healthcare? CrowdHealth provides: Access to vetted doctors Lower prescription and lab costs Bill negotiation support Community-centered healthcare solutions Get started for $99 for your first three months with code SPEAKEASY at joincrowdhealth.com.
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Becoming Like Jesus | Matt Chandler | Episode 414
May 1300:57:10Tap to summarizeThis episode is an invitation to rethink what sanctification actually looks like. If you've felt pressure to transform yourself overnight or believed that becoming like Jesus should be faster and cleaner than it is, this conversation will meet you right where you are. I sat down with Matt Chandler to talk about sanctification, suffering, surrender, and the slow process of spiritual formation. This feels less like an interview and more like a mentoring session with someone who has walked with God through incredible highs and devastating lows. Matt makes the case that becoming like Jesus is not a light switch flipping on, it's an oak tree slowly growing over time. An oak becomes strong through rain, sunlight, dry seasons, storms, and deep freezes. In the same way, spiritual maturity develops through every season of life, not just the easy ones. In this episode, Matt walks through what spiritual formation actually looks like: Sanctification is messy and non-linear, but every turn moves you forward Growth starts with humility and surrender, not strength or self-reliance God is not waiting for you to fail, He's cheering your growth like a loving Father When you mess up, run toward God, not away from Him Suffering is often where we grow most because God meets us there Community is essential, you cannot become like Jesus in isolation Rather than perfection and performance, Matt shares the invitation to stay close to Jesus, let Him transform you over time, and trust Him in every season. Nothing is wasted. God uses it all to form us into the image of Jesus. Becoming like Jesus is slow, messy, humbling, and beautiful. This episode is about surrendering the pressure to fix yourself and letting Jesus do the transforming work. If you don't quit, you win. SPONSORS CrowdHealth A different approach to healthcare that helps you: Access vetted doctors Lower prescription and lab costs Receive support negotiating medical bills Use code SPEAKEASY at joincrowdhealth.com to get started. Just Thrive A clinically proven probiotic designed to support: Gut health Energy Digestion Immunity Get 20% off your order at justthrivehealth.com with code BLAKE.
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How the Heck Should We Pray? | Addison Bevere | Episode 413
May 601:16:32Tap to summarizeIn this powerful and practical conversation, I sat down with Addison Bevere to unpack one of the most common struggles in the Christian life: prayer. If you've ever felt like you're "bad at prayer," distracted, or unsure what to say, this episode meets you right there and gently reframes everything. Addison shares that even growing up in a spiritually strong family, he felt like he didn't measure up. His journey into understanding prayer began from a place of deficiency, not mastery. Sponsors: Crowdhealth An alternative to traditional health insurance that gives you: * Lower-cost prescriptions and labs * Access to vetted doctors * A team to help manage bills You pay the first $500, and the community helps cover the rest. Get started for $99 for your first three months with code SPEAKEASY at joincrowdhealth.com. --------------------------------------- Just Thrive A clinically proven probiotic designed to: * Support gut health * Improve digestion * Strengthen immunity Try it risk-free for 90 days. Get 20% off your first order at justthrivehealth.com with code BLAKE.
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