#20: Storytelling, Faith, and the Creative Pivot with Leanne Huffman

UPCOMING PILGRIMAGE: https://www.rucktheway.com/pilgrimageIn this conversation, Gabe and Chris welcome Leanne Huffman — calling in from California at 5 AM — for a wide-ranging discussion about storytelling, faith, creativity, and the holy work of pivoting when life doesn't go as planned. Leanne is the editor of Gabe's forthcoming book, but as Gabe shares, she's also a professional storyteller across multiple mediums: acting, poetry, and now novel writing.What unfolds is one of the more thoughtful conversations the show has hosted — a meditation on what it means to live a creative life as a person of faith, how failure shapes us, and why humility might be the most underrated virtue in any industry.Leanne Huffman is an actress, poet, and novelist based in Los Angeles. A pastor's kid from Central California, she pursued acting in LA and has worked across film and short-form projects. She's also a professional book editor and is currently completing both a poetry collection and a romance novel. Her first acting role? Playing baby Jesus in a church Christmas production — a tough opening act, as Gabe pointed out.Connect with LeanneWebsite: http://www.leannehuffman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leannehuffmanactor/YouTube: Search "Leanne Huffman" for her short films and acting workIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4022129/Look out for her upcoming poetry collection and romance novel0:00 - Introduction to Leanne Huffman5:20 - The connection between rucking and faith12:45 - Lessons learned on the trails of Scotland18:30 - Navigating seasons of spiritual "wilderness"25:15 - The importance of community in the pilgrimage32:10 - How to start your own spiritual rucking practice39:45 - Overcoming physical and mental barriers47:00 - The role of daily prayer in endurance54:30 - Leanne’s most impactful scripture for the journey1:02:15 - Final words of encouragement and wrap-upKnow more about our cause: https://www.rucktheway.com/Subscribe to our Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@RucktheWayMeet the founders: https://www.rucktheway.com/about