
Life and Mission Podcast
Find your voice. Tell your story. Change the world.

More Than Podcasting: Are we missing opportunities?
In this interview, Eric Nevins and I discuss the potential waiting to be unlocked through podcasting. Are we missing opportunities?
Improve your stories. Increase your funding.
Every ministry, missionary, and nonprofit needs to tell three essential stories.
Get access to my free Mission Writers video training, where you’ll learn exactly what those stories are, why they are vital to your cause, and how you can start building your fundraising story collection.
Three Messages to Send Donors in January
End-of-year fundraising may be over, but you don’t want to lose the momentum. Here are three key messages to send donors in January.
Writing Books, an Interview with Kent Sanders
In this episode, Kent Sanders shares his process for ghostwriting and collaborating on book projects. Plus, thoughts on structure and creativity, and his latest project – a book about Elvis.
What to do When the Stories Aren’t Pretty
Sometimes things don’t turn out the way we planned. When that happens, use the opportunity to invite donors to have a closer look at the important work you do.
How Introverts Can Navigate Events
Insights on how introverts and event planners can do in-person events better.
Using Stories to Connect: Mary Valloni interviews Kay Helm
The tables are turned as fundraising expert Mary Valloni interviews Kay about using stories to connect with donors.
Help Donors Catch Your Stories
Your donors are busy. They’re tired. They make decisions all day in a world where everyone is clamoring for attention. Here’s a simple way to help them “catch” your stories.
Get tips for using stories in your fundraising.
Life & Mission is a podcast with a new show every other week. It’s a mixed format of interviews and solo programs with your host, Kay Helm. I’m a writer & fundraising coach, so most episodes now focus on how you can incorporate storytelling into your fundraising efforts.
Mission Writers is a one-year cohort-based experience where you’ll develop and practice essential storytelling skills to help increase funding for your mission.