Elissa Bjeletich on having kids, writing books, and losing an infant
On being a podcaster
On treatment for daughter’s cleft palate
On being an author and speaker
On converting to Orthodox Christianity
“There is a lot to be said by just showing up.” - Jamey
On infant death
“Why would this happen? Why would God give you a gift like that and take it away?” - Elissa
“That was the worst period of my life, obviously. It was so dark and so hard.” - Elissa
Life as a frame tale
“These things can destroy us or they can make us stronger. And that’s not always entirely up to us, but for whatever part of it that is up to us, we have to choose that and actively take that path of growing stronger.” - Jamey
“Why not me?” - Elissa
Find her on: elissabjeletich.com
Royal Ruckus: @royalruckus @royalruckusofficial royalruckus.com
On the Unexpected Joy EP: http://song.link/unexpectedjoy
Adam Buxton Skit
"Gangsta Gangsta" (Clean) by NWA
Paul Robertson: Drums, Rums, & Shipwrecks
Mary Daniels: Bakersfield history, the importance of family, and finding joy in adversity
Carlos Aguilar of Mestizo Coffee on the intersection of Religion, Philosophy, and Coffee
Raphael Fiedler of Orthodox Review discusses book reviews, battling depression, and the importance of a name
Soup the Chemist on rap tours, building community with positivity, & putting Christian hip-hop on the map
Vocab Malone (and Alberto) discuss hip-hop, street preaching, and interfaith encounters (sometimes with the Orthodox internet)
What's up with these CICADAS? A round-up of interviews for the Summer of the Cicadas
Jamey sits down with the Areopagus hosts Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Mike Landsman to talk about religious conversion, Mormonism, and a lot more
Sev Statik on fatherhood, being part of two rap super-crews, and navigating religion
Joey the Jerk on rapping, not rapping, navigating conversations, and growing up in L.A.
Deacon Michael of Lawrence, KS on Living with Cancer, and Loving People and Reggae.
Jeremiah Dirt: Hip-Hop, Homelessness, and Hot Chocolate
Quiet Entertainer: Covid, coffee, and cultivating relationships through intentional conversations
Pirate Monk Podcast: Authentic Brotherhood, Challenging Times, and the Holidays
Alexandra Craig: Schooling during COVID, overcoming loss, & finding hope during the holidays
Chunjay Interview
Nomadik Vagabond Interview
We're back! Let's get into the joys and Shipwrecks in Royal Ruckus songs...
Basil and Nicole Roccas join Jamey to discuss podcasting and what it means for a Christian to doubt God and work through struggles
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