Happy Hour #143 : Angie Smith

My guest for The Happy Hour #143 is Angie Smith. Angie is married to Todd Smith, of the Christian group, Selah, and mom to five daughters. In 2008, the Smiths received news that their 4th daughter, Audrey, would not survive, and Angie began blogging as a means of communication with friends and family during those difficult days. Angie now writes books and Bible studies, and teaches around the country, but the heart of her ministry is the same as it was when her fingers typed the very first words on her blog years ago: Angie's greatest passion is to make the Bible feel accessible and relevant and to encourage others in their faith journey. Angie holds a Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology from Vanderbilt University and is a best-selling author of multiple adult and children’s books. She and Todd (and their house full of daughters) live in Nashville, TN. I have known and loved Angie for a few years now and am way overdue on having her join me on The Happy Hour. In today's conversation, we talk about the loss of her newborn daughter just hours after she was born. She writes about her story in her book, I Will Carry You, which will captivate you from the very beginning. And finally, we talk all about Compassion International and the trip that I am able to take with them to Kenya. If you're not familiar with Compassion, they are an incredible organization offering child sponsorship all over the world in third-world countries. Angie and I have both been supporters of Compassion for a long time, and we're excited to introduce you to them and good work they are doing. For just $38, you can change a child's life forever - offering them all of their basic needs, education, and access to the gospel. If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please use this link. {You can listen to the show HERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show Compassion International S-Town + Missing Richard Simmons + Up and Vanished Angie's Books: I Will Carry You U2 While the City Slept by Eli Sanders + The Sacrament of Happy by Lisa Harper DeannArt Happy Hour Summer Book Club Music from Jason Poe Connect with Angie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Sponsors: BarkBox BarkBox is a monthly delivery of all-natural treats and super fun toys curated to match your dog’s unique needs, including allergies and chew preferences. It’s a great way to try a variety of USA/Canada-made treats and unique toys from local and small businesses that you may not otherwise be able to find. Plus, each box is centered around a different theme, like Country Fair, BarkBall, Poo York City, or Brooklyn Hipster, to keep dogs engaged, interested, and happy! Please go to barkbox.com/HappyHour and get an extra premium free toy in your BarkBox every month when you subscribe to a 6 or 12-month plan and select “Yes, Please!” when asked if you “Have a playful pup?” Sock Club Sock Club is delivering the perfect gift experience. Quality American-made socks are sent straight to your loved-one’s door, featuring different designs and a personal note every month, making it the gift that keeps giving all year long. These socks are premium quality, American-made socks, and use cotton sourced from the Southeastern United States. They’re designed in Austin, Texas and knit in North Carolina. (You can tell the difference when you put ‘em on). Go to sockclub.com and get 15% off subscriptions using discount code “HAPPY” at checkout.