THE WAY BACK PODCAST

Listen in on this intimate inaugural episode of The Way Back Podcast. Hear about some of Kimberly’s story, her vision for TWBTO, and the heart behind her vision, which includes YOU…

TWBTO is excited to kick off our interviews with a two-part series with Nicholas Trandahl, award-winning poet, journalist, veteran, and outdoorsman. Follow us as we journey into the wild, seeking truth and beauty, as Nicholas recounts his most dangerous adventures and the poetry they inspired.

Come enjoy Part 2 of this personal and enlightening interview with award-winning poet Nicholas Trandahl. We talk about the wild, the sacred, our favorite poets and writers, and even answer your questions. You don’t want to miss this.

Join Kimberly Phinney as she explores the theme of RELEASE in the autumn season, life, literature, and faith. Lean in as she talks about her own health struggles with chronic illness and Stage 4 Endometriosis and her upcoming major surgery that is meant to restore her back to health. She'll be reading from the greats, like Mary Oliver, A.E. Housman, John Bunyan, and Dane Ortlund's breakout book, Gentle and Lowly. She'll even read one her own poem written for this season.

The month of November is also known as Movember, which is a movement to shine a light on men’s mental health. In this two-part series, come join us as we lean in to learn more about this silent epidemic and how men can help themselves and one another and how women can help the men they love.

The month of November is also known as Movember, which is a movement to shine a light on men’s mental health. In this two-part series, come join us as we lean in to learn more about this silent epidemic and how men can help themselves and one another and how women can help the men they love.

Come learn to walk a little slower and find HOPE in the most unexpected places with our guest Tanner Olson, published poet and founder of Written to Speak.

In this episode, lean in and get cozy. We are talking about everything The Way Back to Ourselves, the literary journal, upcoming events, and our mission. We also chat about art, faith, writing, community, and what is going on in the editors’ worlds, as well as their upcoming projects and best advice about writing. You don’t want to miss this one!

In this episode, I got to sit down with author, podcaster, and speaker Jordan Raynor. We talked about his new book The Sacredness of Secular Work, which was a game changer for me. And I know it will be for you, too. When we follow Christ, everything in our lives is sacred; and that means your work--no matter what it might be--is sacred, too! Also, stick around until the end. You'll get to hear me read my new poem, "Women's Work," which will be in my debut poetry collection, Of Wings and Dirt, out this spring with Wipf and Stock Publishers.

In this episode, I got to sit down with Rachel Marie Kang to talk about her new book, The Matter of Little Loses. We talked about grief, faith, hope, Shakespeare, and the literary luminaries that have helped Rachel in her grief and the changes in her life. It’s an episode that seeks to speak into grief and hold you exactly where you are. You don’t want to miss this one!

In this episode, I get to sit down with author and Bible teacher Jen Weaver, as we co-interview each other about suffering, keeping the faith, and our poetry books that debuted at the same time: my book Of Wings and Dirt and her book A Beckoning to Wonder. Get ready to lean in for this intimate and inspirational hour.

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In this episode, the editors and I got to reunite after The Cultivate Retreat. We talk all about the writing life and the upcoming Fall Literary Journal, inspired by the work of Wendell Berry--aptly named The Peace of Wild Things. We also catch up on our latest projects and deep dive into community, belonging, and the arts and faith movement. Get comfy and come join us!

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