Stay ConnectedThe 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.
Copyright: © Crappy Christian Co.
Communications expert and CEO Heather Adams joins Blake to talk about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and champion for women through her communications firm. Heather is passionate about empowering women with their gifts because there was a time where she never would've imagined that she would be an entrepreneur. Listen in as they talk about how her perspective changed from thinking there was only one seat at the table, to linking arms with other women and fighting for two.
To connect with Heather:
Website: choicemediacommunications.com
Podcast: choicemediacommunications.com/make-me-known-podcast
Instagram: @heatherdixonadams
The Collective is back! Starting this August the monthly membership will be open again. The Collective is a community membership empowering you to navigate real life from a Biblical perspective. Head to crappychristianco.com/collective to learn more and join the waitlist!
If you're like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I've even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You'll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!
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Authors and coaches Josh & Christi Straub join Blake to talk about their heart for marriage and family that came out of their own difficulties. Josh & Christi's new book offers guidance and inspiration to help you give your family the best version of you instead of your leftovers. Listen in as they discuss taking small steps to reclaiming the home and what it looks like to build a community of families living on purpose.
Josh & Christi are the authors of Famous at Home - available everywhere now!
To connect with Josh & Christi:
Website: famousathome.com
Podcast: famousathome.com/podcast
Instagram: @joshua.straub // @famousathome // @christistraub
Pre-order Blake's book Confessions of a Crappy Christian: Real-Life Talk about All the Things Christians Aren't Sure We're Supposed to Say–and Why They Matter to God, out October 10th! thegirlnamedblake.com/book
The Collective is back! Starting this August the monthly membership will be open again. The Collective is a community membership empowering you to navigate real life from a Biblical perspective. Head to thegirlnamedblake.com/collective to learn more and join the waitlist!
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Nigerian-American singer and motivational speaker Kechi Okwuchi joins Blake to talk about her incredible story of how she was one of two survivors in a devastating plane crash, being a finalist on America's Got Talent 12 years later and everything in between. Kechi's new book shares her strong sense of identity, rooted in seeing herself the way God sees her. Listen in as they talk about what it looks like to not only survive after trauma, but to thrive.
Kechi is the author of More Than My Scars - available everywhere now!
To connect with Alexandra:
Website: kechiofficial.com
Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialKechi
Instagram: @kechiofficial
Twitter: @kechi
The Collective is back! Starting this August the monthly membership will be open again. The Collective is a community membership empowering you to navigate real life from a Biblical perspective. Head to thegirlnamedblake.com/collective to learn more and join the waitlist!
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Authors and influencers Ashley & Dino Petrone join Blake to talk about their journey to live intentionally when they decided to move into an RV and how it changed their outlook on life. Ashley & Dino's new book shares the adventures and joys of building a life together through their passions. Listen in as they talk about what it looks like when you have big dreams and bring them to God open handed.
Ashley & Dino are the authors of Designed to Last - available everywhere now!
To connect with Ashley & Dino:
Website: arrowsandbow.com
Instagram: @arrowsandbow
Facebook: facebook.com/arrowsandbow
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Get a guide to growing on social media (without all the gross stuff) with my course Run Your Race - covering everything from creating content to battling lies. thegirlnamedblake.com/runyourrace
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Author Becky Thompson joins Blake to talk about her desire to lead others into a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit so they can have a closer connection with God. Becky's new book encourages readers to learn how to listen for the prompting of the Holy Spirit and discern when God is leading you. Listen in as they discuss who the Holy Spirit is, why He is important, and learn to become aware of God moving in and around you every day.
Becky is the author of God So Close - available everywhere now!
To connect with Becky:
Website: beckythompson.com
Instagram: @beckythompsonauthor
Facebook: @ScissortailSilk
Twitter: @ScissortailSilk
The Collective is back! Starting this August the monthly membership will be open again. The Collective is a community membership empowering you to navigate real life from a Biblical perspective. Head to crappychristianco.com/collective to learn more and join the waitlist!
If you're like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I've even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You'll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!
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Director of young adults for Focus on the Family, Lisa Anderson joins Blake to talk about her goal of helping 20 and 30-somethings navigate adulthood, own their faith, and date with purpose. Listen in as they talk about challenging the next generation on issues involving relationships, faith, career, and culture.
Lisa is the author of The Dating Manifesto - available everywhere now!
To connect with Lisa:
Website: Boundless.org
Instagram: andersonlisac
Facebook: @lisacanderson
Podcast: The Boundless Show
Stop feeling overwhelmed and at a loss every time you open your Bible - learn how to study and read the Word of God so you know it for yourself rather than being told what it says by others. Learn 5 methods of getting into the Word, what they are, how best to implement them, and where to start. Head to crappychristian.com/bible-bootcamp to learn more and sign up!
If you're like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I've even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You'll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!
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Podcasters and authors Dave and Ashley Willis join Blake to offer candid, Biblical insight on sexual intimacy and genuine love. So many of the struggles couples face in marriage can stem from frustrations, misconceptions, and baggage related to sex. Listen in as they confront the lies the world feeds couples about sex and provide insight on how to pursue God's design for a fulfilling marriage.
Dave and Ashley are the authors of The Counterfeit Climax - available everywhere now!
To connect with Dave and Ashley:
Website: DaveAndAshleyWillis.com
Facebook: @strongermarriages // @davewillis78 // @ashleywillisencouragement
Instagram: @daveandashleywillis
Podcast: The Naked Marriage
Insiders - Intimate small group coaching to help you chase your dreams! The Insiders was created to help you be wild, brave, and free. Whether that's in running a small business, building an online platform, excelling in your network marketing, or learning to use your voice to tell the world about Jesus - the Insiders small group exists to give you the tools and bravery you need to do it well. Head to crappychristianco.com/insiders for more details and information on how to join!
If you're like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I've even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You'll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!
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Serial entrepreneur Jordan Raynor joins Blake to offer a Biblical remedy for swamped to-do lists and hurried schedules. We don't need another approach to changing our habits, but a more meaningful and lasting lifestyle change. Listen in as they discuss seven powerful time-management principles drawn from the example of how Jesus lived.
Jordan is the author of Redeeming Your Time - available everywhere now! And children's book: The Creator in You - available now!
To connect with Jordan:
Website: jordanraynor.com
Instagram: @jordanraynor
I've been the mom stressed to tears at the idea of being home with her kids all summer, and I want to give you the tools I've gathered to make it not just bearable, but wonderful. You can put things in motion now to create and cultivate peace and joy in your home this summer, regardless of if you work, don't work, work part time, or aren't really sure what you do. You can experience a summer that is filled with sweet memories and is full of being present where your feet are. ⇢ The Crappy Christian Mom's Summer Field Guide is here to help with that by giving you some bowling alley style bumpers to work with. Head to crappychristianco.com/summer-guide to gather more info and grab your copy today!
If you're like me and struggle with any combination of stress and anxiety or being on your phone too much – the Abide app is for you! I love this app and have been using it for years to help me fall asleep, ease me into the day, and I've even used it mid panic attack. Abide is the #1 Christian meditation app based on scripture with audio meditations that center you and help draw you closer to Christ. For a limited time, our listeners will get 25% off a premium subscription when you visit abide.co/blake. You'll get additional stories, meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!
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Missy Robertson joins Blake to talk about her children's book that advocates for traditional family values. As stable, two-parent homes become less and less, Missy's hope behind the book is to bring families together, children included, and teach about traditional family values and unconditional love.
Missy is the author of Because You're My Family - available everywhere now!
To connect with Missy:
Website: missyrobertson.com
Instagram: @missyduckwife
Head to Bravebooks.us to subscribe for the children's book club and receive a new book each month!
Insiders - Intimate small group coaching to help you chase your dreams! The Insiders was created to help you be wild, brave, and free. Whether that's in running a small business, building an online platform, excelling in your network marketing, or learning to use your voice to tell the world about Jesus - the Insiders small group exists to give you the tools and bravery you need to do it well. Head to crappychristianco.com/insiders for more details and information on how to join!
Stop feeling overwhelmed and at a loss every time you open your Bible - learn how to study and read the Word of God so you know it for yourself rather than being told what it says by others. Learn 5 methods of getting into the Word, what they are, how best to implement them, and where to start. Head to crappychristian.com/bible-bootcamp to learn more and sign up!
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Faith-based entrepreneur, author, and speaker Zach Windahl joins Blake to talk about his mission to help others better understand the Bible and grow closer to God. Zach created The Brand Sunday after reaching a low point in life that almost made him give up on Christianity. Now, his company and team are dedicated to providing resources that help people grow in their relationship with God.
Zach's new book See The Good is available for pre-order now! Zach is also the author of The Bible Study: A One-Year Study of the Bible and How it Relates to You - available everywhere now!
To connect with Zach:
Website: thebrandsunday.com and zachwindahl.com
Instagram: @zachwindahl
Faithful Counseling offers professional mental health counseling from a Biblical perspective through online meetings & calls. Visit getfaithful.com/crappychristian for 10% off your first month and to connect with a licensed counselor today.
I wrote a book! Confessions of a Crappy Christian, the book, is my heart poured out on paper. It's real-life talk about the things Christians aren't sure they're supposed to say. It's like the podcast and my instagram x1000. I dive into mental health, being a fiery woman in the church, friendship breakups, and more, from the perspective of my life and how God has moved. You can pre-order through this link! crappychristianco.com/book
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