Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?
by Molly Stillman | Speaker, Author, Loud Laugher
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.
Episodes
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#441 - An announcement...
Well friends, today's episode is going to be a bit different! After nine years of weekly episodes, I've made the decision to take a break from the show for a little bit. This isn't something I've taken lightly- it's something I've been praying about, wrestling with, and reflecting on for months....
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#440 - Organize First, Decorate Second with Whitney English
I'm thrilled to welcome back my friend, Whitney English, to the show today! She is an author, artist, and self-proclaimed reluctant expert in surviving family drama with grace... and a glue gun. Whitney is known for telling the truth with humor, finding beauty in the mess, and believing that good...
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#439 God, Can We Chat? Bringing Our Doubts to God with Niki Hardy
I'm thrilled to welcome Niki Hardy to the show this week! Niki is the author of the Audie Award-nominated Breathe Again and One Minute Prayers for Women With Cancer. Her newest book, God, Can We Chat? A Daringly Honest Guide to Growing Closer to God, One Doubt at a Time, hit shelves in March…
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#438 - Chicken-Fried Wisdom & the Women Who Raised Us (Right-ish) with Melissa Radke
You are in for an absolute treat this week! My guest is the one and only Melissa Radke- bestselling author, speaker, TV personality, comedian, and the self-proclaimed HGIC (Head Girlfriend in Charge). With over 1.1 million followers, Melissa has been lifting women up since 2016, dishing out...
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#437 From Resentment to Repair in Marriage with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
This week on the podcast, I'm joined once again by the brilliant Dr. Morgan Cutlip- author, psychologist, and relationship expert. She is known for equipping individuals and couples with practical, down-to-earth tools to navigate the most challenging parts of relationships. She has a true gift…
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#436 - Shatterproof - Pain to Purpose with ESPN's Lauren Sisler
This week, I am so excited to be joined by the incredible Lauren Sisler. She is an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, ESPN sideline reporter, author, keynote speaker, and the queen of the sideline shimmy. After landing her dream career with ESPN and reporting on college football and…
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#435 - The Sacred Order of the Underestimated with Mary Marantz
I'm thrilled to welcome back my dear friend Mary Marantz for her third appearance on the show! If you've been here a while, you already know how incredible Mary is- she's a powerhouse in every sense of the word. As a podcaster, author, speaker, photographer, and coach, she truly does it all.…
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#434 - Celebrating One Year of "If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry"!
It's been one whole year since If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry made its way into the world, and today, we're celebrating! In this special anniversary episode, I'm reflecting on the journey of writing and releasing this book- what it was like to put my story on paper, the emotional highs and lows, and...
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REPLAY | A Special Conversation with MY DAD!
This week, I'm thrilled to welcome the most special guest ever on my show- my dad. With the release of my book just around the corner (coming out next week- can you believe it?!) I couldn't think of a better time to have him on the podcast. Together, we dig into some of the stories that are (and...
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REPLAY: Until the Streetlights come on with Ginny Yurich, 1000 Hours Outside
I'm under the weather this week, so I'm sharing one of my favorite episodes! This week, I'm excited to welcome Ginny Yurich, a homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside- a global movement reclaiming childhood and fostering family connections through nature-based play....
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#433 - The Theology of Wine // Wine in the Word with Randy Frazee and Gisela Kreglinger
Oh MAN, you are in for a treat this week! I have not one, but two incredible guests joining me: Randy Frazee and Gisela Kreglinger. Randy is the lead teaching pastor at Westside Family Church in Kansas City and a visionary in Bible engagement, spiritual formation, and building biblical community....
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#432 The Power of Small Wins: Why Every Tiny Victory Matters
Hey, friend! Today, we're talking about something that has been on my heart a lot lately- the power of small wins and why they actually matter more than we realize. We live in a world that constantly celebrates the big, flashy milestones- the promotions, the six-figure businesses, the book deals,...
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#431 - The Importance of Biblical Literacy with Amy Senter
This week, I'm joined by Amy Senter, a former teacher and artist with a passion for making the Bible accessible to everyone. After struggling to understand Scripture herself, Amy used her background in education and art to create tools that simplify Bible study for all ages and learning styles.…
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#430 The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Are Christians Feeling More Isolated?
Today, we're doing something a little different! For the first time ever on the show, I'm sharing a sermon I preached at my church over a year ago. Now, before you think, Oh no, a sermon?- stick with me. Over the last couple of years, I've received countless messages from listeners who are…
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#429 How to Discern a Calling From God with Cassandra Speer of Her True Worth
This week, I'm thrilled to welcome my friend, Cassandra "Cass" Speer, to the show! Cass is a bestselling author, Bible teacher, and the host of the Hard and Holy podcast. She also serves as the Vice President of Her True Worth, a global ministry dedicated to helping women find their identity and...
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#428 How to Handle Rejection with Tabitha Panariso
This week, I'm joined by the lovely Tabitha Panariso. She is a licensed professional counselor, writer, speaker, and theologian, who brings counseling into the everyday fabric of life. She's also the author of Loyal in His Love: An Invitation to Be Held by Jesus When Others Let You Go. At the…
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#427 This Changes Everything: On Cancer, Fear, Laughter & Lament with Tyler Merritt
You are in for a treat this week! We are back with my good friend Tyler Merritt today, who has been on the show before. Tyler is a Nashville-based actor, author, musician, activist, cancer survivor, and founder of The Tyler Merritt Project. He's appeared in shows like Netflix's Outer Banks,...
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#426 How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation with Ian Morgan Cron
Happy New Year! I'm SO excited to be back with you all and to kick off the year by welcoming back an incredible returning guest, Ian Morgan Cron. If you haven't had a chance to catch his previous episode, you might recognize him as the author of The Road Back to You, or as the host of the popular...
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#425 Take Your Seat at The Table with Anthony O'Neal
I'm so excited to welcome back Anthony O'Neal to the show! He is the national bestselling author of Debt-Free Degree, a personal finance expert, and host of the wildly popular podcast and YouTube show, The Table with Anthony O'Neal, which has garnered millions of downloads. For over a decade,...
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#424 - Healing From the Pain of Your Past with Tori Hope Peterson
This week, I'm joined by the incredible Tori Hope Petersen. She is an author, speaker, Bible teacher and fierce advocate for foster care, adoption, and vulnerable children. Raised in and out of the foster care system herself, she has dedicated her life to sharing her testimony and offering hope…
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#423 - How to Heal from S*xual Brokenness with Ashley Jameson
My guest this week is the amazing Ashley Jameson. She is the Associate Director of Pure Desire Ministries- a ministry dedicated to equipping individuals and churches with the tools to heal from the impacts of sexual brokenness, addiction, and betrayal. She and her husband, John, discovered Pure...
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#422 - The Power (and Theology) of Gratitude
Today, I wanted to talk about something that's been on my heart lately: gratitude. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, my family and I started a new tradition this year-a gratitude wall in our living room. Every day, we write down things we're thankful for, and it's sparked some really...
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#421 - Rediscovering True Worship - Return to Love with Shana Wilson-Williams and Melinda Watts
I am thrilled to be joined by the amazing and talented Shana Wilson Williams and Melinda Watts in today's episode. Shana is a pastor's daughter, worship leader and songwriter from Detroit. Melinda is a family lifestyle travel creator, speaker, and worship leader from Atlanta. These two incredible...
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#420 - How Do I Get A Book Published?!
Welcome to episode 420! Today, it's just me, and I'm tackling one of the most frequently asked questions I've received since the release of my first book, If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry. And that is… "How do I get a book published?" A recent study showed that more than 80% of Americans dream of…
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#419 How to Find Hope In Suffering and Grief with Mattie Jackson
I'm thrilled to welcome my dear friend, Mattie Jackson, back to the show! You may remember her from earlier this year, and I was so inspired by our chat that I had to invite her back- especially with the release of her new book, Through the Valley of Grief. Mattie is an author, podcaster, and...
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#418 Run Over By the Grace Train with Pastor Joby Martin
My guest this week is the incredible and hilarious Joby Martin, the lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. Since launching the church in 2012, Joby has been at the forefront of a movement that helps people from all walks of life discover and deepen their relationship with...
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#417 Why Women Were Called to Lead with Sophie Hudson of Big Boo Cast
You are in for a treat this week! My guest is the hilarious and amazing Sophie Hudson. Sophie is a best-selling author and a beloved podcaster who started blogging at BooMama.net in 2005 and has co-hosted The Big Boo Cast since 2007- roles that make her feel like the internet's mee-maw. She's…
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#416 Hey Jesus, it's Us, We Have Thoughts with Ellen Skrmetti
I'm so excited to welcome the hilarious and amazing Ellen Skrmetti to the show today! Ellen first rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic, capturing hearts with her Instagram sketches where she "calls" Jesus for advice. Her account went viral in the spring of 2022, racking up millions of views...
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#415 Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God with Jonny Ardavanis
My guest this week is Jonny Ardavanis, Lead Pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and founder of Dial In Ministries, an organization dedicated to providing biblical resources for the next generation. Previously serving as a camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and dean…
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#414 Your Jesus is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values with Steve Bezner
My guest today is my dear friend, Dr. Steve Bezner. Steve is the senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, in Houston Texas. His passion is to see Houston and the world become more like heaven as people become more like Jesus. He's a preacher, teacher, writer, and speaker and has such a gift for...
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#413 What Your Spiritual Gifts Are Really For with Chase Rashad
I'm thrilled to welcome the incredible, hilarious, and brilliant Chase Rashad to the show. Chase is the lead pastor at Unison Christian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is also a musician and a racial equity coach for many schools, churches, and businesses. Chase recently released a new book,...
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#412 Meet Me In The Middle: Mother / Daughter Conversations with Sandra Stanley & Allie Stanley Cooney
This week, I'm so excited to welcome Sandra Stanley and her daughter, Allie Stanley Cooney, as our guests. Sandra, a familiar face on the show, is a dedicated foster parent, foster advocate, and co-author of the book Parenting: Getting It Right. This time, Sandra is joined by her daughter, Allie,...
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#411 Intentional Parenting in a Chaotic World with Jennifer Pepito
As we kick off the new school year, this conversation could not be timelier! My guest this week is the incredible Jennifer Pepito, who is on a mission to help moms create a home filled with peace, wonder, and purpose. Jennifer is host of the Restoration Home Podcast, founder of The Peaceful…
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#410 - Podcast News & Updates!
This month marks a huge milestone for Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - 8 amazing years of podcasting! It's incredible to think that for 8 years, I've had the privilege of sharing my thoughts, interviews, and stories with you every single week. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your…
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#409 Hard is Not The Same Thing as Bad with Abbie Halberstadt
This week on Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder, we're sitting down with the incredible Abbie Halberstadt. Abbie is a wife, homeschooling mama to 10 amazing kids, a best-selling author, blogger, and fitness instructor. But most importantly, she's a Bible-believing Christian with a deep desire to know…
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#408 Life is Messy, God is Good with Cynthia Yanof
You are in for a treat this week! My guest is the hilarious and inspiring Cynthia Yanof. Cynthia is a wife, mom of 3, podcaster, blogger, and everyday girl who believes in embracing life's messiness with a sense of humor and a whole lot of faith. She spends most of her days hoping her kids won't...
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#407 How to Strive Less, Stress Less, and Sin Less with Kyle Winkler
I am so excited to be joined by Kyle Winkler this week. He is a bible teacher and the creator of the highly acclaimed mobile app, Shut Up Devil!, which ranks among the top Christian apps. Kyle is also an accomplished author, speaker, and frequent guest on prominent Christian media platforms such…
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#406 How to get "Unstuck" with Kim Jones aka: Real Talk Kim
My guest this week is the incredible Kim Jones, who you might also know as Real Talk Kim. She is a pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, entertainer, best-selling author, and mother of two sons, Morgan and Lincoln. I'm thrilled to have her on the show today to talk about her new…
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#405 How To Rise Up After Life Knocks You Down with Courtney Joseph Fallick
I'm so excited to welcome Courtney Joseph Fallick onto the show today. She is a best-selling author and founder of Women Living Well Ministries and Good Morning Girls. Since 2014, Courtney has been blogging through the Bible, one chapter at a time, and her impactful work has been featured on...
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#404 How to use your creative gifts for the glory of God with Clare McCallan
My guest this week is Clare McCallan. She founded and serves as the Creative Director at St. Joseph's Home for Artisans, is a touring spoken word poet, and host of the podcast Letters From the Least. She is also the creator and host of The Renaissance Room and co-host of This Is The Day on...
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#403 How to Overcome Temptation with Kirby Kelly
My guest this week is the lovely Kirby Kelly. She is a Christ-centered content creator and influencer who runs the Bought + Beloved podcast. Whether it's on stage, through writing, or in one-on-one conversations, her passion is teaching God's truth everywhere she goes. Kirby desires to see this...
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#402 The Science (and More) Behind "Mom Brain" with Hannah Keeley
Join us this week for an incredible conversation with Hannah Keeley, the founder of Mom Mastery University, the #1 life coaching app for moms. Hannah is a parenting expert, master board-certified life coach, and mother of seven, who integrates faith and psychology to help moms achieve radical...
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#401 But God Can... with Becky Kiser
My guest this week is the amazing Becky Kiser. As a certified life coach, author, and host of the Hearers and Doers podcast, she has used her relatable approach and biblical insights to teach at women's events, churches, conferences, prisons, and more for the last two decades. In our conversation...
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#400 | The 400th Episode Celebration & FAQ!
Wow! Can you believe it? Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder? has hit its 400th episode! If you had told me back in 2016 when this all started that we'd make it this far, I don't know if I would've believed you. But here we are, and it feels incredibly special. I'm beyond grateful for each and every one...
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#399 HOW TO HEAL FROM TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH STEPHANIE QUAYLE
My guest this week is the incredible Stephanie Quayle. She's a Nashville recording artist, founder of the record label Big Sky Music Group, and has been recognized by Rolling Stone Country and CMT for her talent. With two Billboard charted singles, she's an independent artist who frequently...
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#398 WRITING YOUR STORY WITH ALLY FALLON
This week's guest is Ally Fallon, an award-winning author, ghostwriter, and expert book coach who has helped countless individuals find their voice and share their stories through her community Find Your Voice. Her new book, Write Your Story: A Simple Framework to Understand Yourself, Your Story,...
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#397 How to Practice Radical Kindness in an Us Vs. Them World with Pastor Terry Crist
My guest this week is Terry Crist. He is the co-lead pastor of City of Grace in Phoenix, alongside his wife, Judith. As a fifth-generation pastor, Terry is dedicated to community transformation and advocates for adoption and foster care through his involvement in state government. Outside of his...
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#396 FIGHTING FOR FAMILY WITH CHRIS AND JULIE BENNETT
Julie and Chris Bennett have spent the majority of their 23 years of marriage working in vocational ministry. Through overwhelming challenges- a cancer diagnosis, a relapse, and a pandemic- they have learned how to fight for the things that matter and devote themselves to helping others do the...
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#395 Really Very Crunchy with Emily Morrow
My guest this week is Emily Morrow who founded the social media channel Really Very Crunchy with her husband, Jason, in 2022. Since then, her platform has rapidly grown, amassing over 3 million followers and more than a billion views across various video platforms. Emily is passionate about…
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#394 Hurt and Healed by the Church with Ryan George
In today's episode, I'm joined by the remarkable Ryan George. Ryan is the author of the book, Hurt and Healed by the Church: Redemption and Reconstruction After Spiritual Abuse. He spent the first 20 years of his life in a cult, attending a series of independent fundamental Baptist (IFB)…
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About this show
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.
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Molly Stillman | Speaker, Author, Loud Laugher
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