07/03/2026
Good fodder for your Fourth of July weekend! 🎉🇺🇸 I loved this conversation. It’s an unusual topic. But beautifully insightful. Dia has such a mother heart. ❤️ You’ll have to listen to understand exactly what the question means. 😉
Can a home have a soul?
Podcast Episode · Matters of Soul Importance with Roxane Salonen · July 3 · 1h 19m
06/19/2026
On June 24, 2022, Roe vs. Wade fell. “There is no right to abortion in the Constitution,” the highest court said, and many jumped for joy. 🎉🌹Anticipating this anniversary, Alexandra DeSanctis, a journalist who has studied the issue in depth, reflects on whether the victory promised was the victory delivered.
Did the fall of Roe help, or hurt, the pro-life cause?
Podcast Episode · Matters of Soul Importance with Roxane Salonen · June 19 · 59m
06/17/2026
How’s your truth barometer doing?
The truth sets us free - FORUM
Several years ago, I interviewed Janessa Fillipi, founder of the nonprofit DownHome, for a podcast recording, and on the way out, we paused for a photo near the statue in the Forum lobby. It depicts a newsboy yelling out the day’s news, with a one-word headline on the newspaper in his hands: “Tr...
06/05/2026
My aim in my work and life is, and will always be, revealing truth for a healthier, sound world. Prisha has a powerful story to share about trying to become a man only to realize it was impossible. The journey scarred her literally and figuratively. Can we have compassion for her and the many out there still suffering?
Why couldn't I, a biological woman, be a man?
Podcast Episode · Matters of Soul Importance with Roxane Salonen · June 5 · 51m
05/30/2026
I had the honor of interviewing a very dear friend for this week’s episode of “Matters of Soul Importance.” If you’ve lost a parent or had a health scare with a child or experienced a cancer diagnosis, Joanne may be a consolation to you. She’s been there done that and has continued to smile, even if through tears at times. 🩷🙏🏼🌹
What does hope in suffering look like?
Podcast Episode · Matters of Soul Importance with Roxane Salonen · May 29 · 1h 11m
05/15/2026
She couldn’t have a Tylenol at school without parental permission. But she was given the green light to kill her child without her mother knowing. 💔💔💔 I’m so grateful to Brittany for this important conversation. We need to do better for our children starting…now. 🙏🏼
Should minors be able to access abortion?
Podcast Episode · Matters of Soul Importance with Roxane Salonen · May 15 · 1h 31m
05/12/2026
Two Forum writers earn awards in state communications contest
Longtime faith columnist Roxane Salonen also earned the organization's top honor.
05/01/2026
If you don’t know Lisa Hendey and her work, it’s time you did. She’s an example of what I’ll call a Mustard Seed Maiden, because she’s been steadfast in listening to God’s voice. Today we hear about her latest projects and celebrate her journey seeking Christ—and how we can spread the love he’s shown us with others. ❤️
Can I talk to Jesus in the grocery line?
Podcast Episode · Matters of Soul Importance with Roxane Salonen · May 1 · 1h 4m
04/17/2026
What a blessing to have Shawn share her tender and beautiful story of how God meets us in our need. She was brave to say yes. And I know it will bring hope to others as we come up on International Infertility Week. ❤️🩹🙏🏼🩷
Salonen: Where is God in the cross of infertility?
🔊 In this episode, just ahead of National Infertility Awareness Week (April 19 to 25), Roxane speaks with Shawn Hagstrom about her marriage, faith and experience with, and hope in, infertility.
04/03/2026
I didn’t realize when we set this one up that it would drop on Good Friday. But both Kimberly and I decided that her story is a Good Friday story in every way. May your day be blessed and saturated in the reality of what lengths God will go to to heal you. ❤️🙏🏼
Can sexual trauma be healed?
Podcast Episode · Matters of Soul Importance with Roxane Salonen · April 3 · 1h 22m