The Tammy Peterson Podcast

What does it mean when Mary calls you, and what happens when people from every walk of faith begin to answer? In this episode I sit down with my dear friend Dr. Margarita Mooney Clayton, a theologian, author, and professor of practical theology at Princeton Theological Seminary and visiting research fellow at Oxford University, to talk about her upcoming book "When Mary Calls: Surprising Encounters with the Mother of God," a collec...

Emma Waters is a Policy Analyst in the Center for Technology and the Human Person at The Heritage Foundation. Her work focuses on family, biotechnology, and reproductive medicine. She is a co-author of "A Future for the Family: A New Technology Agenda for the Right" statement at First Things and received The Hill's inaugural 2026 "Top 50 Women Shaping Policy" award. Her first book, Lead Like Jael, will be released with Skyhorse Pub...

What happens when a woman escapes radical Islam, not in Afghanistan or Saudi Arabia, but in Canada, and then refuses to stay quiet about it? In this episode, I sit down with Yasmine Mohammed, a prominent human rights activist, bestselling author, podcast host, and co-founder of the Clarity Coalition, whose work sits at the intersection of Western values and radical Islam. Yasmine penned the critically acclaimed book Unveiled: How t...

Are modern culture and technology quietly pulling us away from faith, family, and authentic community? In this episode of The Tammy Peterson Podcast, I sit down with bestselling Catholic author Emily Chapman to explore the deeper spiritual questions surrounding motherhood, infertility, hospitality, and the meaning of family life. Emily shares her journey through years of infertility, her reflections on adoption and IVF, and how her...

Modern education has lost its sense of history, meaning, and moral orientation—and I believe that loss is shaping how our children see the world and themselves. In this episode, I sit down with Michael, a lifelong educator and the Founder and President of the Catholic Textbook Project, to explore why history must be taught as story rather than fragmented facts, and why faith, imagination, and truth are essential to real education. ...

What happens when a 200 pound weight loss, a radical health transformation, and a renewed faith collide in one life changing journey? In this episode of the Tammy Peterson Podcast, I sit down with Bruce Langworthy to explore how removing sugar, simplifying his diet, and committing to disciplined daily habits helped restore his body, sharpen his mind, and deepen his spiritual clarity. Bruce shares his experience with chronic illness...

What happens when chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and medical misdiagnosis collide with a healthcare system that refuses to listen? In this episode, I sit down with Otto Rothmund, a 23-year-old entrepreneur who spent nine years being misdiagnosed while battling autoimmune encephalitis, Lyme-related complications, and debilitating panic and isolation, and we explore what it feels like to be told your suffering is psychosomatic ...

What does it really mean to pray for a miracle, and why do sincere prayers sometimes seem to go unanswered? In this episode, I sit down with Anthony DeStefano to explore faith, prayer, miracles, and the tension many Christians feel between trust in God and disappointment when outcomes don't unfold as hoped. We talk about how miracles are understood in Christian theology, why anxiety can quietly undermine faith, and how prayer often...

What if the lessons children need most have quietly disappeared from our classrooms?

In this conversation, I speak with Louise Kirk, UK Coordinator for *Alive to the World*, an international character-education program using storytelling to teach children the virtues and life skills that shape a meaningful future. Louise has spent years researching how modern sex and relationships education took root in the UK—and how a return to ...

What if a child's entire future could change through one meaningful story?

In today's conversation, I sit with Christine Vollmer, President of Provive and founder of *Alive to the World*, a remarkable values and character-education program transforming classrooms across Venezuela and far beyond. Christine shares how virtues, empathy, purpose, and emotional development can reshape the lives of children—reducing school violence, lif...

Are light frequency therapy and vibrational sound healing real tools for physical and emotional healing, or are we just beginning to understand the language of the body? In this episode, I sit down with Alvin Harbour, founder of the IVOLV wellness center, and Linda Locurto to explore their work using sound therapy, light therapy, ozone, and resonance-based healing to support the nervous system, shift biochemistry, and restore the b...

The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt, Ph.D., FrHisS, is the Franklin S. Dyrness Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Wheaton College, IL, and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian tradition. A Fellow in the Royal Historical Society, she received her PhD from the University of St. Andrews, her MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a BA in Religious Studies from Westmont College. Noted for her award-winning teac...

Our podcast guest is a multifaceted talent previously a stay-at-home mom, now a dinnerware designer, profound artist, and recent convert to Catholicism. She has been featured in the notable documentary "Healing Humanity". She's currently training for an astounding 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain, known as St. James The Way. Triumphing over health adversities, she has fought back from an autoimmune disorder, neurological issues inc...

Feminism promised freedom, empowerment, and opportunity—but what has it really delivered for women? In this conversation, Tammy Peterson sits down with Andrea Mrozek, co-author of *I Do? Why Marriage Matters*, to explore how feminism has reshaped marriage, motherhood, and dating—and what's been lost along the way. Together they examine the decline of birth rates, the rise of loneliness, and the hidden costs of the revolution.

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What happens when an entire generation grows up online? In this conversation, Mary Morgan joins me to explore how social media addiction has shaped Gen Z's mental health, relationships, and sense of identity. Mary reflects on getting her first smartphone at age 11, the way platforms like TikTok feed loneliness and fear, and why so many young people are struggling to find meaning beyond the algorithm.

We talk about the rise of hooku...

Success alone doesn't satisfy the soul. In this episode, we explore how true purpose is found not in achievements, but in answering God's unique calling for your life. Ruslan KD joins me to share his journey of faith, discipline, and ambition, and how he has come to understand the difference between selfish ambition and godly ambition. We talk about what the Bible says about calling, how daily habits shape identity, and why prayer ...

Is Your Child at Risk? Hear Nate Lewis, a human trafficking survivor, share his chilling story of being kidnapped at gunpoint in this powerful Episode 166. Nate reveals the tactics predators use, the trauma he endured, and how faith and purpose led him to found The Innocent, a nonprofit training law enforcement to combat child trafficking and s*xtortion. Discover critical child safety tips, including how to protect your child from ...

What if changing your diet could transform not just your body, but your mind and spirit too?

In this heartfelt conversation with Dr. Robert Kiltz, we explore how an animal-based carnivore diet, daily prayer, and mindful living can help reduce anxiety, ease depression, and relieve joint pain. Dr. Kiltz shares his personal journey from traditional medicine to a faith-centered, holistic approach—integrating diet, prayer, and emotional...

Hollywood's heart is missing — but these faith-based filmmakers are bringing it back.

Nathan & Talitha Myers share how Christ-centered storytelling can inspire families, strengthen kids, and fight the silent war of tech addiction. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the making of their satirical, family-friendly musical "Aria Appleton," the dangers of modern entertainment, and the role of parents in guiding children through ...