Why I Was Afraid to Record a Podcast with Jon Acuff

In a post I wrote about a month ago (called "What Scares Me"), I referenced a great book called Start by Jon Acuff.

Then a couple of weeks ago, I was working on the computer while Eric was at some evening meetings, and I thought, "Maybe Jon would want to be featured on our Power of Moms podcast."

Immediately, that nervous/fearful part of my brain started sending messages like this:

• Jon is a best-selling author.  He's probably too busy.
• You'd probably be too nervous to do the interview.
• Don't even try this one.

But then that other part of my brain (that wants to punch fear in the face) replied with messages like this:

• Our Power of Moms podcasts are awesome.  I bet he'd love to take 30 minutes to be featured in front of our audience.
• And I've interviewed lots of best-selling authors: Richard and Linda Eyre, Julie Morgenstern, and Katrina Kenison. I can totally do this.
• I might as well try.  The worst thing he can say is no.

Without taking any more time to think about it, I located the contact form on his website and started typing an invitation.

The next day, I received an email from his assistant who wanted to schedule the recording.  I was elated.  (I even forwarded the email to my husband and my co-director, Saren, with an added, "SO excited!!!!!!!")

Now the podcast is up at Power of Moms, and I can't wait for you to hear it.  I didn't tell Jon how nervous I was, but after a few minutes, I felt totally fine, and I think the interview was wonderful. 

Jon is a great person--very personable, funny, family-centered, and encouraging.  If you don't know about him already, I'm glad I had the chance to introduce him to you.

And the advice in his book works.  See how he's already helping me to overcome my fears?

Go to the podcast page to hear my interview with Jon Acuff.

"Birthday Project" Podcast (that I can't stop talking about)

We posted a podcast on Power of Moms today that is a MUST listen.

Honestly, I've been talking about it with my husband, with my kids, with my friends . . . it's just an amazing story by some amazing women.

You can see the blog post that started it all at Making Life Whimsical.

And then once you read the whole post (and you start wondering, "How on earth could I replicate something like this--with my kids and my messy garage and my stressful schedule?") come back and click here for the podcast page.  Amy and Michaela will walk you through the whole thing. 

This is going to be a new birthday tradition in our family.  I turn 35 in 3 months, and I'm already planning it.   (Anyone who lives near me and wants to join in the service will be welcome.  This will be a birthday party I will never forget.)

Love,
April

P.S.  See how fun their car looked?  It inspires me every time I think about it.  Thank you Amy and Michaela!