The Sonder Podcast with Kirsten Haglund

That moment you realize each random passerby is living a life as crazy and complex as your own. Inspired by a writer who coined the phrase ‘Sonder’ to define that feeling, Miss America 2008’s ‘The Sonder Podcast’ seeks to uncover as many of those inspiring and incredible unknown life stories as possible. The Sonder Podcast will feature guests, news, culture, politics and more.

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The Sonder Podcast - Episode 11 Feb 09, 2017

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Sheila Weber joins host Kirsten Haglund to talk about the alarming statistics that go along with broken homes - especially children.

It's a deep dive into one of the most important aspects of life for every family - marriage.

Struggling in your marriage? Want to get back on track? Take a listen!

The Sonder Podcast - Episode 10 Feb 03, 2017

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Prayer is an often unspoken challenge many people have when it comes to living out the faith. What to pray, how long to pray, what to say, and so forth.

This week is the National Prayer Breakfast, and Kirsten welcomes Travis Stewart to discuss a unique project he's started to help people learn how to pray. This project was born out of Travis' own feeling that he didn't know how to pray, and also because of an extremely tragic life event that caused him to question everything.

Fascinating conversation on all things prayer - click to listen!

The Sonder Podcast - Episode 9 Jan 12, 2017

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Host Kirsten Haglund speaks with Esther Fleece, author of No More Faking Fine, who encourages readers to get gut-level honest with God through the life-giving language of lament. As Fleece says, "Lament is the unexpected pathway to true intimacy with God, and with those around us."

Esther learned this the hard way, by believing she could shut down painful emotions that haunted her from a broken past she tried to forget on her fast track to success. But in silencing her pain, she robbed herself of the opportunity to be healed. Maybe you've done the same.

An edifying conversation you don't want to miss.

The Sonder Podcast - Episode 8 Dec 22, 2016

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Kirsten interviews Kelley Markland, whose story went viral after she posted on Facebook about a nasty letter she received in the mail

The stranger criticized Kelley for her weight and said she shouldn't be wearing spandex leggings.

Kelley received an outpouring of support from people all around the globe, but the letter wounded her deeply and the whole ordeal has forced her to really rely on her faith during a trying time.

Kelley's faith under fire is a wonderful example for us all, and she shares with Kirsten what she's learned and continues to learn from being under the microscope.

The Sonder Podcast- Episode 7 Dec 14, 2016

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Kirsten speaks with the founder of millennial focused website Bold, Carrie Sheffield.

Carrie originally intended the site to be her outlet to be a loud, provocative conservative loudspeaker - but soon realized that's exactly the sort of tone that led the nation into this level of divisiveness.

Kirsten talks to her about that realization, and also her interesting personal career journey - which includes a transition out of Mormonism.

The Sonder Podcast - Episode 6 Nov 29, 2016

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Kirsten speaks with GOP strategist Evan Siegfried, author of GOP GPS: How to Find the Millennials and Urban Voters the Republican Party Needs to Survive.

The GOP has largely dismissed the Millennial generation, but they are one of the most crucial voting demographics for remaining politically viable. So what do they need to do to appeal to younger generations - Evan has the roadmap.

He also discusses his radical transformation from a New York Liberal to a GOP strategist. Download and listen now!

The Sonder Podcast - Episode 5 Nov 02, 2016

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According to the polls, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are the two most unpopular Presidential candidates in modern history. Most people are frustrated by the choice, and feel stuck between the lesser of two evils.

There are other options, however. Former CIA operative Evan McMullin has quietly put himself in position to be the first non-major party candidate to win electoral votes in 48 years.

Kirsten chats with McMullin VP running mate Mindy Finn, who has been labeled 'Donald Trump's worst nightmare' by the media. Finn talks Trump, Faith, and the final straw that caused her to drop everything going on in her life and run for Vice President.

The Sonder Podcast - Episode 4 Oct 28, 2016

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On June 30, 2014 The Supreme Court granted a landmark victory for religious liberty in the case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby. Lauren Green McAfee joins the podcast to discuss the fragile state of religious liberty in America today, and also provides a very candid inside look at what the family was going through as they found themselves embroiled in the middle of a national controversy.

McAfee is also Dir. of Community Engagement for the Museum of the Bible, and she discusses what we can expect from this incredible 430,000 square foot exhibit when it opens.

The Sonder Podcast - Episode 3 Oct 07, 2016

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Megan Alexander joins The Sonder Podcast to talk about her new book 'Faith in the Spotlight' in which the 'Inside Edition' correspondent addresses balancing career and beliefs.

The Sonder Podcast - Episode 2 Sep 30, 2016

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Kirsten interviews writer/director of "Little Miss Perfect", a movie that takes a tough look at overachieving high school freshmen who develops an eating disorder.

With her life spiraling out of control, she discovers the only thing she can control is her weight. It's personal for Marlee, who was stunned when she saw websites and blogs that encouraged people to stay thin by purging food.

Marlee and Kirsten talk about this buzz-worthy film in-depth and also about what it's like trying to direct a major film in Hollywood as a 24-year old woman.

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