The Carlos Whittaker Podcast

This is Part 2 of our incredible conversation with Evan! We left off with Evan being taken to prison for the first time. But what happens in the next 24 hours and for years to come will shock you.This is a story of courage, hope, community, and resilience. Class is in session. Let’s get curious!. . . . .Buy Evan's book here: https://amzn.to/4228VqT Follow Evan here: instagram.com/pastorevanlive/. . . . .Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9. . . . .Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here.Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events . . . . .LUMEN: Go to Lumen.me/Carlos and get 15% off your Lumen!AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com and use the code CARLOS at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all. I mean it when I say I can't stop thinking about this interview. This conversation deserves your FULL attention. It was so good that we had to make it two parts. Get ready!Evan's story is actually your story. He's going to inspire strength and courage in you. With just a cell phone (see these things aren't TOTALLY bad), Evan sparked a movement throughout the nation of Zimbabwe that instilled hope in the hearts of citizens who had been under dictatorship for 37 years.Despite whatever situation you find yourself in, know that you have more courage within you than you think.Grab some tissues, lean in, and get curious. Class is in session! . . . . .Buy Evan's book here: https://amzn.to/4228VqT Follow Evan here: instagram.com/pastorevanlive/. . . . .Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9. . . . .Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here.Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events . . . . .DOSE: Go to dosedaily.co/CARLOS and get 30% off your first month’s subscription!SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today.FUNCTION: Go to functionhealth.com/CARLOSW to skip the waitlist and take ownership over your health today!HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph joins us to share about his career as an ethical hacker. First of all, I didn’t know that there were good hackers out there. What a relief!You’re going to love this conversation. We cover everything from hacking to faith and AI to international adoption. This stuff is all so fascinating to me, and it was so fun to get to share these thoughts with you!Class is in session. Let’s get curious!. . . . .Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9. . . . .Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here.Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events . . . . .Visit CatchingWhimsyBook.com to learn more and download a free chapter sampler today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I LOVED this conversation with my new friend Joe. Joe reminds us how radical curiosity can be, especially when we work to stay curious about the things we come face to face with every day. Joe shares a piece of his story of a time when he and his family were unhoused, living in a car. He’s going to challenge a lot of your ideas about homelessness and hopefully encourage you to find ways to support your unhoused neighbors.Joe is a mental health professional, a loving father, and a resilient community member. Class is in session. Let’s get curious!. . . . .Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9. . . . .Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here.Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events . . . . .DOSE: Go to dosedaily.co/CARLOS and get 30% off your first month’s subscription!LUMEN: Go to Lumen.me/Carlos and get 15% off your Lumen!SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today.FUNCTION: Go to functionhealth.com/CARLOSW to skip the waitlist and take ownership over your health today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before Heather’s mom and my dad passed, I was really scared of death. I’d never been in a room with a body after death before, but now I’ve seen it up close with two people I love. And it was sad and horrible but it was also really peaceful and hopeful.Even though we’re all going to die, our current culture avoids thinking about mortality.It feels like I’ve been surrounded by death lately, and I feel like we need to talk about it. Sarah joins us on this episode to talk about mortality and what it looks like to be living with a life-ending disease. Sarah talks about parenting with cancer, how her diagnosis has changed her and her family’s perspective on life and death. Class is in session. Let’s get curious!. . . . .Learn more about One Day To Remember.. . . . .Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here.. . . . .Order your copy of my new book Reconnected. Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here.Book me to speak.. . . . .HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPEAQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com and use the code CARLOS at checkout.BETTER HELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My dad passed away last week, so don’t mind my tears. Every day I'm learning more about what it means to grieve, and so far I've learned that it's grueling and exhausting.My dad has influenced every part of my being, and that fact doesn’t escape this podcast series. I hear him in the questions I ask; I see him in the way I approach the world. I know my dad would want me to continue to help people become better humans and become more other-focused. And today’s conversation is going to do just that! My new friend Valerie is going to absolutely transform your idea of what a food pantry is and what it means to really be a neighbor. Valerie teaches us about taking risks, being okay with questions, and boldly treating others with dignity.Class is in session. Let’s get curious!. . . . .Learn more about Nourish MKE here:nourishmke.orghttps://www.facebook.com/friedenspantry/https://www.instagram.com/nourishmilwaukee/. . . . .Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on Human School.. . . . .Order your copy of my new book Reconnected.Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates.Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here.Book me to speak. . . . . .FUNCTION: Go to functionhealth.com/CARLOSW to skip the waitlist and take ownership over your health today!SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today.DOSE: Go to dailydose.co/CARLOS and get 30% off your first month’s subscription!LUMEN: Go to Lumen.me/Carlos and get 15% off your Lumen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Human School! In this episode, I'm sitting down with my new friend Ann, who generously shares her incredible story with us. Ann was a Donut Dolly in the Vietnam War, which was a Red Cross position that sought to bring a shining example of womanhood to the GIs. She shares about her experience before, during, and after the war. I guarantee you'll gain a new appreciation for the unsung women who served in this sliver of history. Class is in session. Let's get curious!. . . . .Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a Human School guest here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9. . . . .Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here.Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events . . . . .BETTER HELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HUMANHOPE and get on your way to being your best self.HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you that the most extraordinary people you'll ever meet aren't celebrities? They're the people you pass on the street–the ones you wouldn't think twice about: a donut dolly who handed out joy in the middle of the Vietnam War; a political fixer who operates in the shadows of power; an ethical hacker who protects people from digital destruction. These are everyday humans living extraordinary stories.So, every week I'm sitting down with people who see the world through a different lens than I do–not to debate, but to listen. And I want you to come with me, because the world doesn't need more opinions, it needs more understanding.So, let's get curious.Subscribe now and never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My family has been hit by wave after wave after wave of blows these last few weeks. Heather’s grandma Nani lost her home in the California wildfires, and then Heather’s mom Bridgette passed away last week. If I had to describe this season with one word, it’d be unrelenting. As we were reminiscing about these lives, I found this conversation between Heather and Nani from 11 years ago. In the living room of the home that just burned down, 11 years ago, Nani shares the story of her life. I’m so excited for you to dive into this story.. . . . .Watch my Midlife vlog here. . . . . .Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here.. . . . .Order your copy of my new book Reconnected.Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates.Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here.Book me to speak here.. . . . .HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPESHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today.DOSE: Go to dailydose.co/CARLOS and get 30% off your first month’s subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I may be biased, but this is one of my favorite stories (and guests) EVER. Okay, I’m totally biased, but her story will help you get curious about people who are living with chronic conditions and what happens when you pray for something for decades and don’t see a result.My daughter is one of the strongest people I know, and she is wise beyond her years. And I think a lot of you will be able to identify as someone going through a chronic condition or knowing someone who is. Let’s get curious!!. . . . .Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9. . . . .Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here.Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events . . . . .DOSE: Go to dosedaily.co/CARLOS and get 30% off your first month’s subscription!SHOPIFY: Go to shopify.com/CARLOS to take your business to the next level today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices