Episodes
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S10:E5 Isn't it Lovely to Embrace Change? with Tara Westerman
GIVEAWAY! https://www.wandererongilchrist.com “You have to have time to feel like you belong. And you have to have purpose to feel like you belong.” As Isn’t it Lovely? prepares for a podcast hiatus after 3 incredible years, there could be no more perfect guest to usher in this change of season...
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S10:E4 Isn't it Lovely How You Make Someone Feel? with Terra Koupal
“You are so capable of so much more than what you even realize.” After surviving tandem bouts of Influenza B, Tracy and Rachel have rallied and are thrilled to usher in a fresh dose of inspiration by welcoming both springtime and Sioux Falls-based entrepreneur (and local fan favorite!) Terra…
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S10:E3 Isn't it Lovely to Get Back to the Roots of Health? with Roy Thompson
The content of this podcast episode is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. It’s a...
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S10: E2 Isn't it Lovely to Live a Sweet Life? with Jessica Merchant of How Sweet Eats
This episode is brought to you by Flyboy Donuts! Flyboy Donuts is a Sioux Falls-based family-owned donut shop with 4 locations in Sioux Falls featuring a variety of fresh donuts and rolls daily. TW: This episode contains a reference to miscarriage. How sweet it is for Tracy and Rachel to be…
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S10:E1 Isn't it Lovely to Feel Seen? with Dr. Jody Carrington
CW: Adult Language It’s a reconnection revolution as Rachel and Tracy welcome psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Jody Carrington to the podcast for a dynamic conversation about counteracting humanity’s loneliness epidemic with empathy, emotional regulation, and Ram Dass’ simple, but powerful...
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S9: E8 Isn't it Lovely to be a Grammy Award-Winning Artist? with Genevieve Goings
There’s no business like show business as Tracy and Rachel sit down with Grammy Award-winning artist, writer, and producer Genevieve Goings to discuss her celebrated career spanning a starring role in Disney Junior’s Choo Choo Soul to teaching and coaching a new generation of dreamers to embrace...
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S9:E7 Isn't it Lovely to Support Loved Ones Through Addiction? with Janelle Campbell
Rachel and Tracy are honored to welcome Janelle Campbell to the show for an honest, hopeful conversation centered around drug and alcohol addiction and recovery. Currently a Loved One Coach at Face It TOGETHER (a non-profit organization that provides confidential, peer coaching for all those...
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S9:E6 Isn’t it Lovely to Get Past Your Past? with Jason VanRuler
Prepare for a breakthrough as Tracy and Rachel are joined by licensed therapist, author, speaker, and coach Jason VanRuler to celebrate healing and healthy futures through a discussion of his new book Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection. Through highlighting...
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S9: E5 Isn't it Lovely When You Want Others to Succeed? with Linda McMahon
“It’s not how you fall, but it’s how you get back up.” Rachel and Tracy are thrilled to welcome entrepreneur and former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Linda McMahon to Isn’t it Lovely? for the ultimate conversation about resilience, creating opportunities, the dignity of...
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S9:E4 Isn’t it Lovely To Find Recovery from Eating Disorders? with Faith Carlson
Tracy and Rachel are so grateful to welcome counselor and co-founder of Victus Counseling and Nutrition Services Faith Carlson to the show for a sensitive and nuanced conversation centered around eating disorder recovery. Faith compassionately provides framework and illustrations to better...
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S9:E3 Isn't it Lovely to Use Your Gifting for Good? with Trey Taylor
They’ve gone country! Dust off your boots and don the rhinestones to join Tracy and Rachel as they welcome country musician and philanthropist Trey Taylor to the show! Billed as the youngest African-American in country music history when he showed up on the Nashville scene at age 16, Trey shares...
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S9:E2 Isn't it Lovely to Mentor Youth? with Bradyn Medrano
This episode is brought to you by Ignite Fitness Studio! Ignite is passionate about creating a space where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves, celebrating the beauty of diversity and believing that positive change must start from within! Check out Ignite at ignitefitness.studio…
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S9:E1 Isn't it Lovely to Understand Intimacy & Sexual Health? with Dr. Laurie Landeen
This episode is brought to you by Ignite Fitness Studio! Ignite is passionate about creating a space where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves, celebrating the beauty of diversity and believing that positive change must start from within! Check out Ignite at ignitefitness.studio…
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S8:E8 Isn't it Lovely What Your Body Can Do? with AshLeigh Cook
It’s an unbeatable trifecta of energy, entrepreneurship, and encouragement as Tracy and Rachel welcome beloved local business owner and fitness instructor AshLeigh Cook to the podcast! AshLeigh shares how her lifelong love of physical activity led her to join a friend at the hot yoga classes that...
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S8:E7 Isn't it Lovely to Design Your Life? with Rebekah Scott
“I just want to be the one that says ‘yes, you can’…especially if it was a dream planted on your heart. It is a vision; it is God saying ‘you can do this!’” Encouragement takes center stage this week as Rachel and Tracy welcome designer, entrepreneur, podcaster, and coach Rebekah Scott to the…
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S8:E6 Isn’t it Lovely to Meet the Heart Behind Marketbeat? with Matt Paulson
Sioux Falls-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Matt Paulson joins Isn’t it Lovely? this week to explore the intersection of business, faith, and community! Tracy and Rachel take copious notes as Matt shares his thoughts on everything from pendulum shifts in the workforce and the onset of a...
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S8:E5 Isn't it Lovely to Connect with Your Native Culture? with Char Green-Maximo
Rachel and Tracy are delighted to welcome Char Green-Maximo, South Dakota Urban Indian Health’s Grant Project Manager, to the podcast for a conversation all about connection and culture! Char shares her passion for creating and promoting safe communities that inspire physical, mental, emotional,...
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S8:E4 Isn't it Lovely to Manage Your Money? with Sarah Kurtenbach
Isn’t it Lovely? is all about the Benjamins this week as moveHer Money founder Sarah Kurtenbach joins Rachel and Tracy to discuss her passion for teaching girls and young women all things finance! Sarah shares her own personal story of going from a broke college graduate with a $25 weekly grocery...
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S8:E3 Isn't it Lovely to be Restored to Your True Worth? with Rebecca Mann Kelly
Tracy and Rachel are thrilled to honor the changing seasons of spring and renewal by interviewing author Rebecca Mann Kelly! Rebecca’s new book Return to the Garden: Discovering God’s Original Design for Women offers a powerful invitation to all women to leave places where they are in bondage &...
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S8:E2 Isn't it Lovely to Lead a City You Love? with Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken
This episode is brought to you by Ignite Fitness Studio! Ignite is passionate about creating a space where everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves, celebrating the beauty of diversity and believing that positive change must start from within! Check out Ignite at ignitefitness.studio…
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S8:E1 Isn't it Lovely to Have Better Screen Time? with Andrea Davis
Isn’t it Lovely? Season 8 kicks off with Tracy and Rachel welcoming longtime dream guest and founder of Better Screen Time Andrea Davis to the show! Leaving guilt, shame, and fear at the door, Andrea instead educates and empowers listeners with countless tools, resources, and strategies to create...
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S7:E8 Isn't it Lovely to be Heidi Calmus? with Heidi Calmus
Isn’t it Lovely? celebrates the conclusion of season 7 with advocate, activist, and beloved YouTube personality Heidi Calmus joining Tracy and Rachel for a special supersized episode! Long before getting recognized for her roles in skits and sketches about parenthood and marriage on the popular...
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S7:E7 Isn't it Lovely When Peace Meets You? with Rebecca Swift
The gray skies and subzero temperatures of a South Dakota winter are no match for the pure sunshine and light radiating from the studio as Tracy and Rachel welcome enormously talented multi-hyphenate with a heart of gold Rebecca Swift to the podcast! A singer-songwriter, illustrator, makeup…
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S7:E6 Isn’t it Lovely to be an NFL Wife and Have Your Own Thriving Career? with Stephanie Ham
Tracy and Rachel are thrilled to ring in 2023 (and kick off their very first Zoom interview!) with a healthy dose of grace and inspiration from the delightful Stephanie Ham! Married to her Augustana University college sweetheart and Minnesota Vikings Fullback C.J. Ham (skol!), Steph shares how…
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S7:E5 Isn't it Lovely to Live In SoDak? with Janelle Schock
Neither rain nor snow nor influenza keeps Tracy and Rachel from closing out 2022 with the fabulous Janelle Schock, Designer and Chief Operating Officer of Sodak Clothing! A lifelong artist and creative, Janelle shares how her family followed the call of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota…
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S7:E4 Isn’t it Lovely to Dream Big & Strategically? with Desire Jansen
“Givers gain. If I walk into everything that I do in life with that mentality I will give as much as I possibly can and know that nothing is lost.” Get ready to dream BIG as Tracy and Rachel welcome beloved local artist, entrepreneur, and massive inspiration Desire Jansen to the podcast! Dez…
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S7:E3 Isn't it Lovely When Young People Have a Future? with Sandy Lown
Rachel and Tracy are energized and delighted as they sit down with vibrant local powerhouse Sandy Lown, Executive Director of Sioux Falls-based nonprofit, the Teddy Bear Den! Celebrating 26 years of nurturing healthy pregnancies, babies, and communities, the Teddy Bear Den has served over 32,000...
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S7:E2 Isn't it Lovely to Have Honest Conversations? with Ryan Konz & Ben Krush
Calling all Mandatees (and the newly minted Lovelies): not since Full House and Family Matters has there been such a highly anticipated crossover episode! Isn’t it Lovely? is thrilled to kick off Season 7 by welcoming podcast brothers and dear friends Ryan Konz and Ben Krush of The Mandate…
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S7:E1 Isn't it Lovely to Serve One Another? with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
“It’s more important that we do what we believe we’re supposed to do by loving people first and being obedient to what we think our purpose is.” In this season’s bonus episode of Isn’t it Lovely?, Tracy and Rachel welcome South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to the podcast! Governor Noem shares her...
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S6:E8 Isn't it Lovely to be a Bibliophile? with Ashley Holen, Danielle Shields, & Alli Veldhouse
Calling all bookworms: the Isn’t it Lovely? Book Club is BACK and better than ever as fan faves Alli Veldhouse and Ashley Holen bring along literary soulmate Danielle Shields to join Rachel and Tracy for a second installment of BOOK TALK! Appropriately recorded in a local Sioux Falls library…
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S6:E7 Isn't it Lovely to be a Professional Golf Great & a Prolific Philanthropist? with Nancy Lopez
Isn’t it Lovely? was thrilled to have the great honor of interviewing golf legend Nancy Lopez during a special live show recorded during Women’s Day at The 2022 Sanford International Golf Tournament! Reflecting on her celebrated career, Nancy touchingly leads with a tribute to her first coach and...
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S6:E6 Isn't it Lovely to Be a Credible Messenger? with Terry Liggins
Prepare to be hit with a wave of impassioned empowerment as Isn’t it Lovely? welcomes motivational speaker and Hurdle Life Coach Foundation Executive Director Terry Liggins to the podcast! With compassion and sensitivity, Terry describes how a challenging childhood and adolescence led to an...
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S6:E5 Isn't it Lovely to Go Behind the Scenes of Podcasting? Bonus Episode with Rachel & Tracy
It’s time for a Mailbag Edition of Isn’t it Lovely? as Rachel and Tracy tackle their most commonly asked listener questions about the ins and outs of podcasting! From crafting the initial interview questions to promoting the final product on social media, Rachel and Tracy share their process from...
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S6:E4 Isn’t it Lovely to Find Freedom from Addiction? with Amos & Heather Kittelson
In collaboration with South Dakota’s celebrated 4Front Studios, Isn’t it Lovely? is thrilled to introduce its very first long-form audio and video episode featuring the endlessly inspiring Amos and Heather Kittelson as they share their love story and journey of breaking generational trauma to…
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S6:E3 Isn't it Lovely to Discover Beauty Through Design? with Christy Steen
It’s a celebration of art, design, and beauty as Isn’t it Lovely? welcomes dear friend and favorite creative Christy Steen to the podcast! Christy shares suggestions for imaginatively uncovering “beauty from ashes” and making design accessible, including exploring garage and estate sales and...
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S6:E2 Isn't it Lovely When Life Has Margin for Interruption? with Andrew DeVaney
Isn’t it Lovely? Season 6 continues exploring themes of healing and identity as Rachel and Tracy sit down with AsOne Ministries Founder and CEO Andrew DeVaney. Andrew shares the personal faith journey that ultimately led him to encounter the love of Jesus in a profound and transformational way,...
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S6:E1 Isn’t it Lovely to Learn and Heal through Art? with Lauren Callis
Isn’t it Lovely is delighted to kick off Season 6 by welcoming art therapist Lauren Callis to the podcast for a revelatory conversation about self-care, healing, creativity, and so much more! As the co-founder and executive director of Curiosity Studio, Lauren leads both in-person and virtual...
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S5:E8 Isn't it Lovely When Girls See Themselves Represented? with Audra Robinson
Isn’t it Lovely? went on the road last spring for a long-awaited conversation with entrepreneur, dreamer, and all-around powerhouse Audra Robinson, founder of Rocky Robinson self-care products. In this Season 5 finale episode, Audra expresses her gratitude to an encouraging mother and the…
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S5:E7 Isn't it Lovely When Well-Woman Care & Community Collide? with Sarah Roe & Erin Vande Lune
“We want to cultivate a community. We want to bring community back…[God] didn’t create us to be alone.” It’s a celebration of women’s health and wellness as Tracy and Rachel welcome midwives and real-life sisters Sarah Roe and Erin Vande Lune to the podcast to share the story of how the…
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S5:E6 Isn't it Lovely When an Elk Hunt Deepens Friendship? JD Kessler, Tim Meagher, & Marcus Suhn
Fan favorite Tim Meagher is BACK … and this time he’s brought his friends. Rachel and Tracy welcome Tim, JD Kessler, and Marcus Suhn, affectionately known as The Mighty Hunters (along with dear friend Adam Swingdorf, who was tied up making Sensational Smiles), to the podcast to discover how an…
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S5:E5 Isn't it Lovely to Celebrate a Podcast Anniversary? Bonus Special with Rachel and Tracy
Pop them bottles! It’s another very special bonus episode with Rachel and Tracy to celebrate their first year (give or take a few months) of hosting the Isn’t it Lovely? Podcast! Rachel reflects on the origin story of the podcast, while Tracy proclaims their shared respect for author and teacher...
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S5:E4 Isn't it Lovely to Be a Bridge-Builder? with Kimberly Reed
Tracy and Rachel are honored and delighted to sit down with literal history-maker Kimberly Reed to discuss her wide-ranging career in Washington D.C. and groundbreaking role as the first female Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). Kim...
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S5:E3 Isn't it Lovely To Know the Power of Friendship? With Courtney Collen Sebesta and Katrina Yde
It’s a BFF extravaganza in the studio as Tracy and Rachel welcome Courtney Collen and Katrina Yde to the podcast for a conversation about all things friendship! Courtney and Katrina share their Meet Cute as inspiration for how to pursue friendship past the college years, while Tracy and Rachel...
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S5:E2 Isn't it Lovely to Protect Your Yes? with Kelsey Hargadine
Rachel and Tracy cozy up for a morning coffee (and smoothie) with Colorado resident Kelsey Hargadine as she details how she began her lifelong calling into the heart of Uganda and how, with the help of relationships, we all have a zealous YES that we can step into. Kelsey discusses practical…
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S5:E1 Isn't it Lovely When Your Upbringing Teaches Empathy? with Vince Danh
Isn’t it Lovely? Season 5 hits the ground running as Rachel and Tracy welcome photographer, creative director, foodie extraordinaire and Sioux Falls Hype Man Vince Danh to the podcast for a long-form interview celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit, major life pivots, uplifting communities - and...
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S4:E8 Isn't it Lovely When Children Feel Safe & Loved? with Dr. Kym Johnston
Tracy and Rachel celebrate the Season 4 finale of Isn’t it Lovely? by welcoming Sioux Falls Christian Elementary School Principal Dr. Kym Johnston to the podcast! A daughter and granddaughter of educators, Kym reflects on a passion for education that dates back to playing school as a little girl,...
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S4:E7 Isn't it Lovely When We Humanize an Issue? with Rich Merkouris
It’s a celebration of collaboration and empathy as Isn’t it Lovely? welcomes community leader Rich Merkouris to the podcast! After reflecting on a childhood that encouraged outreach, Rich identifies the life-changing moment a casual joke to a college professor set him on a trajectory to engage…
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S4: E6 Isn't it Lovely to Empower Women & Girls Around the World? with Michelle Bekkering
Be inspired to change the world as Tracy and Rachel welcome Washington D.C. powerhouse Michelle Bekkering to the podcast! Sharing powerful illustrations and real-life experiences from a career that has taken her around the globe, Michelle champions both emotions and economics as tools to invite...
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S4: E5 Isn't it Lovely to Be Merry and Bright? with Rachel and Tracy
Tracy and Rachel are equal parts trepidatious and joyful to unveil Isn’t it Lovely?’s very first holiday special! Snuggled into Tracy’s dining room and surrounded by Yuletide splendor, Tracy and Rachel quickly discover how challenging it is to interview…each other. Featuring special segments...
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S4: E4 Isn't it Lovely When Health and Wellness is Shame-Free? with Katie Twedt
Katie Twedt, owner of FORM Fitness Studio + Boutique, radiates energy and light on the podcast during a positive and inclusive conversation about health and wellness. Acknowledging, yet gently deconstructing, the guilt and shame that can surround these topics, Katie instead models grace and...
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