Strangers on The Way
Transforming the world, one stranger at a time. On a quest to eliminate loneliness and isolation, writer and speaker Lauren Hansen is on a mission to encourage every person to meet someone new every day. This podcast shares inspirational stories of her interactions with strangers across the world. Be inspired through her stories to create new stories of your own.
Podcasting since 2023 • 141 episodes
Strangers on The Way
Latest Episodes
Episode 141: Father Christophe - Becoming a priest, connecting with God, and writing poetry
In Episode 141, Lauren interviews Father Christophe, a French Catholic priest from the Chemin Neuf community, who currently serves in Grenoble, France. With 10 years of priesthood behind him, Father Christophe opens up about his powerful encoun...
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Episode 140: Putty Putman - Miracles, Risk, and the Mind of a Physicist
In this episode of Strangers on The Way, Lauren sits down with physicist-turned-pastor, entrepreneur, author, and speaker Putty Putman. After earning a PhD in particle physics and encountering a life-changing supernatural experience in...
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Episode 139: Brittney Tewksbury - Building community, self-worth, and FCC Hoops
In Episode 139, Lauren interviews Brittney Tewksbury — wife, mom, community connector, and founder of FCC Hoops, a fast-growing grassroots adult basketball group that’s reshaping the local rec scene.When Brittney moved back to Illinois f...
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Episode 138: Nick Demske - Community organizing, poetry, and running for local politics
In Episode 138, Lauren interviews librarian, politician, anti-racism activist, published poet, social justice advocate, and community organizer Nick Demske. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Racine Public Library, Nick shares h...
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Episode 137: Ada Adeleke-Kelani - Heavenly intervention, quips, and the power of names
In Episode 137, Lauren sits down with author, life and career coach Ada Adeleke-Kelani for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. Born in Nigeria and now living in Canada with her family, Ada opens up about the profound power of our names —inc...
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