In this episode of Life Stories, Shara sits down with filmmaker, author, teacher, and global traveler Craig D. Forrest, whose career has taken him across the world to tell stories through television, film, and now books.

Craig shares how he discovered his calling at just 22 years old while living in Brussels , a moment that set the course for a lifetime of directing, traveling, and storytelling. From working on major television productions like The Amazing Race to filming documentaries overseas, Craig opens up about what life behind the camera really looks like, including the long nights, the solitude, and the deep connections formed along the way .

He also talks about his love for teaching and mentoring, why it matters to pour into the next generation, and how patience, listening, and perseverance shaped his career. Craig gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at writing his memoir Night Train to Cairo, sharing how years of experiences from Paris cafés to traveling with his children became a powerful story of a life lived fully.

To find out more about Craig and his work, visit: craigdforrest.com and matchstickmedia.org.

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In this heartfelt and honest episode, Shara sits down with Rick and Clancy, the hosts of The Loud Quiet, a podcast created to help couples navigate the often emotional transition into the empty nest.

What began as a single vulnerable conversation, “What if we don’t like each other when the kids leave?” turned into a life-changing realization that this season requires intention, not just endurance. Rick and Clancy share how that moment sparked their podcast, their book, and a renewed commitment to each other.

Together, they talk openly about:

*Why the empty nest can feel painfully quiet — and why that quiet can be “loud”*How moms and dads experience this season differently*What happens when your parenting identity suddenly shifts*Why intentional connection is essential when the kids move out*How travel, community, and spontaneity helped them rediscover each other*How to emotionally prepare when your last child is about to leave*Why feeling everything — sadness, joy, fear, and excitement — is not only normal, but healthy

They also share touching stories about launching their children into adulthood, the emotional moments that surprised them most, and how watching their daughter confidently step into independence gave them peace and hope for the future.

Rick and Clancy also introduce their podcast The Loud Quiet and their upcoming book, both designed to help couples not just survive the empty nest but truly thrive in it.

To find out more about Rick and Clancy's work, visit https://www.theloudquiet.com/

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In this episode of Life Stories, Shara sits down with Candi Rose, author, TEDx speaker, real estate investor, and single mom, to talk about healing, shame, faith, and the courage it takes to tell the truth about your past.

Candi shares:

*Why she wrote her memoir, Naked
*How toxic shame nearly cost her her life
*What growing up bullied and hurting led her to seek escape through drugs and risky behavior
*How success didn’t bring healing — and why she walked away from everything to find herself
*How moving to Spain changed her life
*The journey from hiding for decades to speaking on a TEDx stage
*Why telling the truth sets you free
*How God can turn your deepest pain into your greatest purpose

You’ll also hear her wisdom for parents, for those walking through shame, and for anyone who feels stuck in their past and unsure how to move forward.

This episode is raw, faith-filled, honest, and deeply hopeful.

To find out more about Candi and her work, visit https://www.candirose.com/

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