Earth Tones Podcast

Ella Kuhn
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Earth Tones is a soulful podcast rooted in four pillars: survival, passion, service, and love. Born from personal experience, spiritual devotion, and huge heart for humanity, this show explores the sacred intersections of faith, culture, healing, empowerment, and human connection.  Through raw storytelling, spiritual reflection, and conversations that matter, host Ella- a single mama, creative, solo traveler, and once, non profit founder- invites you into the journeying that shapes each of us. From her time working with refugees in Syria and Afghanistan to the quiet revelations that come through motherhood, each episode offers perspective, purpose, and permission to keep growing.  Whether you’re rebuilding, reimagining, or reaching for more- this space is for you. For the ones yearning for closer connections to each other or to God. Earth Tones is a return to what is real- a rhythm, a remembering, a quiet rebellion against a world that tells you to stay surface- level. Here, we go deeper.

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 32: The Spiritual Garden & Lessons from a 500-Year-Old Spanish Mystic

    Many of us know the feeling of spiritual dryness. We pray, we search, we scroll, we listen to podcasts… and still feel strangely disconnected from ourselves, from our relationships, and from God. In this episode of Earth Tones, I reflect on a heavy start to the year and the quiet realization that sometimes the problem isn’t that God has gone silent. Sometimes it’s that our world has become too loud. Looking back nearly 500 years, a Spanish mystic named Teresa of Ávila wrote about the soul’s journey toward God in her book The Interior Castle. Her reflections on prayer, stillness, and the inner life feel surprisingly relevant in a generation shaped by constant digital noise. Digital boundaries this week have opened unexpected space for reading, reflection, and creativity.  In this conversation, we explore: • What spiritual dryness can look like in the modern world • Why prophets and spiritual leaders often withdrew into wilderness and solitude • The Physical and Spiritual preparation I’m currently working on • A gentle visualization of your own interior castle • Why spiritual growth is like tending a garden  Sometimes the wisdom we need most was written long before we were born. More on the development of my reading on next weeks episode! Connect with Host, Ella 🎞️ Earth Tones Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthtones.podcast 🎞️ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earthmamaella 🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthtones.podcast 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@earthtones-podcast

    18 min

  2. MAR 3

    Episode 31: When Evil Looks Like It’s Winning: Psalm 37 & the Courtroom of Heaven

    What do we do when evil looks like it’s flourishing? Psalm 37 doesn’t ignore that tension. It names it. David admits he has seen the wicked “spreading like a green tree.” Strong. Rooted. Untouchable. And yet… not permanent. In this episode, we step into the courtroom of heaven and wrestle with what God’s justice actually means in a world where corruption, deception, and injustice can appear to thrive. We talk about: • Why God’s justice makes us uneasy • The danger of minimizing God’s wrath • How downplaying sin empties the cross of its meaning • Why Calvary was necessary, not symbolic • What this means for believers navigating cultural and spiritual anxiety If we soften judgment, we soften the seriousness of sin. And if sin is not serious, the cross becomes decorative instead of decisive. Justice is not loud. It is not rushed. And is not absent. This is a 13-minute grounding for anyone who has felt unsettled watching the world and quietly wondering where God is in it all. 🤲🏽 📖 Scriptures referenced: Psalm 37 Micah 6:8 Matthew 25:35–40 📓Book referenced:  In His Image- Jen Wilkin Listen. Reflect. And remember.. what flourishes is not always what endures. Connect with Host, Ella 🎞️ Earth Tones Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthtones.podcast 🎞️ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earthmamaella 🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthtones.podcast 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@earthtones-podcast

    15 min

  3. FEB 24

    Episode 30: One Hunger, Many Paths: Finding God in People During Lent and Ramadan

    In this episode, I share a personal reflection on how I’ve been encountering God not only through prayer, scripture, or tradition, but through people. As Ramadan and Lent unfold side by side, I’ve found myself paying attention to the quiet ways faith shows up in conversations, friendships, hospitality, and even moments of discomfort. These sacred seasons invite us to slow down, to notice, and to remember that God often meets us through one another. This is a story about connection across traditions, about spiritual curiosity, and about learning that sometimes the clearest glimpse of the divine is reflected back through the humanity around us. Whether you’re observing Ramadan, walking through Lent, exploring your faith, or simply feeling drawn toward something deeper, this conversation is an invitation to look for God in the ordinary moments and the people who cross your path. In this episode, we explore: What Ramadan and Lent have taught me about presence and humilityHow God can reveal Himself through relationships and shared experiencesLetting go of rigid expectations of faith and embracing curiosityFinding sacred meaning in everyday encountersThe beauty of spiritual rhythms across different traditionsLearning to see connection as a form of worshipScriptures referenced:  Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 7-10 & Matthew 25: 34-40 Take a breath, settle in, and join me in reflecting on where God might be meeting you right now. Connect with Host, Ella 🎞️ Earth Tones Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthtones.podcast 🎞️ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earthmamaella 🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthtones.podcast 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@earthtones-podcast

    35 min

  4. FEB 17

    Episode 29: Flooding the Darkness with Light: A Spiritual Toolkit for Heavy Times

    This devotional is offered as many process difficult revelations and conversations circulating in the news, including discussions around the Epstein files… As difficult information circulates and conversations grow louder, many of us are carrying questions, grief, and even fear. This episode is an invitation to respond differently, not by turning away, but by turning toward the light that anchors us. Together, we reflect on what Scripture reminds us so clearly: the spirit of fear is not from God. When darkness is revealed, we are not called to shrink or spiral, but to stand rooted in truth, prayer, and love. Inside this spiritual toolkit, I share gentle reminders for protecting your heart and mind, including the importance of stepping away from the noise to refill your spiritual cup, being mindful of where you place your attention, and remembering that peace is something we actively cultivate. We talk about the commandment against idolatry and how easily fear can become something we unknowingly give power to. I also share encouragement to spend as much time nourishing your spirit as you do staying informed, and how taking breaks from social media can help quiet the internal storm. You’ll hear a prayer for protection and peace over your home, calling on God’s presence to cover your mind, your family, and your space. And we spend time in Psalm 37, a beautiful reminder that goodness, justice, and faithfulness endure even when the world feels unsettled. At the beginning of the episode, I share an important update about the direction of the podcast. In this season, I feel called to lean more deeply into devotional reflections rooted in Scripture and spiritual wisdom, creating a space centered on hope, unity, and spiritual grounding. While guest conversations have been meaningful, this moment is inviting a return to stillness and listening for what God is doing in quieter ways. My prayer is that this episode feels like a deep breath… a reminder that light is never overcome by darkness, and that we are invited to be carriers of peace wherever we go. If you’re feeling weary, you are not alone. Let this be a moment to pause, reconnect, and remember that love remains stronger than fear. Connect with Host, Ella 🎞️ Earth Tones Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthtones.podcast 🎞️ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earthmamaella 🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthtones.podcast 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@earthtones-podcast

    28 min

  5. FEB 10

    Episode 28: The Space Between Pickups and Goodbyes, A Stepmom’s Pursuit to Love - with Tiffanie Jensen

    This conversation with Tiffanie Jensen is an honest, expansive look at love as an intelligence—one that is guided by God and practiced daily inside real family life. Together, we explore blended families through three equally important lenses: the parent, the marriage, and the child. Tiffanie shares how holding all three perspectives at once has been essential to creating safety, trust, and connection in a household with six children and complex transitions shaped by custody schedules and court documents. One of the central metaphors in this episode is a globe. Tiffanie explains how one person’s perspective can feel absolute—until the globe is turned and an entirely different landscape appears. In blended families, every child and adult is standing on a different side of that globe, each holding a valid story. Her non-dualistic approach—where more than one truth can exist at the same time—has become a bridge between her, her stepchildren, and her partner. We talk about the emotional rhythm of transition days, the overwhelm of after-school “rush hour,” and the importance of allowing space for children to acclimate back into one another’s world. Tiffanie also shares how she protects her marriage by picking battles wisely, staying flexible, and fitting in connection wherever life allows—even when nothing feels predictable. She opens up about the quieter moments too: using transition days as intentional self-care when the children return to their other parent’s home, and how her years as a river rafting guide shaped her understanding of leadership, trust, and the often unseen strength of motherhood—especially single motherhood. Woven throughout is a love story rooted in faith, teamwork, and deep trust: two people who knew early on that love was present, who committed quickly, and who continue choosing each other inside a beautifully complex family system. This episode is for anyone navigating blended families, step-parenthood, marriage under pressure, or the invitation to love with more curiosity, humility, and grace. 🔍 What You’ll Find in This Episode Parenting, marriage, and child perspectives—held equallyA powerful globe metaphor for understanding different truthsHow non-dualistic thinking creates safety in blended familiesNavigating transition days with intention and compassionManaging after-school overwhelm in large familiesProtecting marriage while raising children from different homesWhy flexibility is essential when life is shaped by court documentsSelf-care as a sacred reset, not a luxuryLeadership lessons from river rafting and motherhoodFaith as a grounding force in love, parenting, and partnership🦋 Connect with Tiffanie!  https://www.instagram.com/tiffanie_michele?igsh=MW1hbHI3bjAyb3FrbQ== Kacey and Tiffanie Jensen’s short term rentals: http://www.premiumrentals.com/ Code: TIFF15 for 15% off your trip! Connect with Host, Ella 🎞️ Earth Tones Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthtones.podcast 🎞️ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earthmamaella 🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthtones.podcast 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@earthtones-podcast

    1h 18m

  6. FEB 3

    Episode 27: Naughty Questions & Honest Truths, with 3 Girlfriends

    What happens when me and my girlfriends get honest… with questions from my audience about love, attraction, sex, dating, situationships, and relationships? A LOT!  In this girls-night-turned-podcast, we crack open everything from lust to heartbreak, and what women actually want in love. It starts playful, a little spicy, and quickly turns into something deeper. The kind of conversation you only have with your closest friends when the champagne and truths are flowing!  We talk about: • Red flags vs real chemistry • Why so many men avoid commitment • Phone etiquette, emotional availability & desire • Sex, intimacy, and why connection matters more than performance • Communication being the core to solving anything inside or outside the bedroom • How to stop settling for crumbs in relationships And SO MUCH MORE! This episode is messy in the best way. It’s laughter, vulnerability, honesty, and a reminder that beneath all the flirting and fun, every woman just wants to feel chosen, safe, and deeply loved. We close the episode with a powerful reminder from Jayme about doing the inner work required to break old relationship patterns and finding alignment within your body to feel truly desired without doing anything more, just connecting deeper with YOUR signals.  Utah friends!! Join all of us at her mastery workshop Feb 26th, 2026 @ 6 pm!!  🎟️ Tickets can be accessed here: 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-signalstm-tickets-1982035926812?aff=oddtdtcreator USE CODE: “EarthTones5off” for $5 off your ticket! Can’t wait to see you there!! 🌹🌹 If you’ve ever wondered: “Am I asking for too much?” “Why does dating feel so confusing?” “Is real love still possible?” This one’s for you. Grab a drink, get cozy, and press PLAY. 💋

    58 min

  7. JAN 27

    Episode 26: When Your Child Grieves Your Divorce- We are a Brave, Not Broken Family

    This weekend, my son turned nine! 🎈❤️ We celebrated with sixteen boys, endless laughter, an Xbox, and a house that may never fully recover. But later that night, when everything was quiet, he cried and told me how hard it is that his parents aren’t together… and how scared he is to grow up. In this solo episode, I talk about: What it feels like when your child names a grief you can’t take awayWhy trying to “fix” emotions can create a gap in your relationshipHow I’m teaching my children to feel without shameMy own grief as I watch my boys move from babyhood into boyhoodAnd why I no longer believe in the idea of a “broken family”Nearly half of families today don’t fit the traditional mold. What if that isn’t a flaw… but a strength? This is an episode about holding space, choosing softness, and learning how to love in seasons that are both joyful and tender. Connect with Host, Ella 🎞️ Earth Tones Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthtones.podcast 🎞️ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earthmamaella 🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthtones.podcast 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@earthtones-podcast

    25 min

  8. JAN 20

    Episode 25: Dear God, I’m Still Here- with Nigerian Afro Artist, PENI

    In this deeply moving episode of Earth Tones, I sit down with my friend- Afro artist PENI, who opens his heart and story with rare honesty. PENI shares what it was like growing up in Nigeria and experiencing profound loss early in life, losing both of his parents and his sister. He reflects on the distinct impact each of them had on shaping who he is today, and how their teachings around family, generosity, and showing up for others continue to guide his choices. Music became more than expression for PENI. It became memory. It became prayer. Through lyrical storytelling, he honors the people he’s lost and the love that still carries him forward. We talk about: •Growing up in Nigeria and navigating grief at a young age •How his parents and sister shaped his values and purpose •Using music as a way to remember, heal, and tell his story •His songs “Dear God” and “Dear God Pt. 2,” written for his lost family members •Wrestling with faith during life’s hardest seasons •Finding your way back to God when you feel distant, angry, or unsure PENI also shares his hopes for the future. Building stability for himself and his brothers, creating financial freedom, and stepping into his next chapter with deeper faith and momentum. He has new music dropping in March, and this conversation offers a powerful glimpse into the heart behind the sound. 🎶 Listen to PENI’s music on Apple Music and Spotify: Dear God Dear God Pt. 2 If you’ve ever questioned God, grieved deeply, or tried to turn pain into purpose, this episode will sit with you long after it ends. Connect with Guest, PENI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/y0peni?igsh=MW1udTEwOHU1ZGUzYw== Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/peni/1596997012 Spotify:    Peni Connect with Host, Ella 🎞️ Earth Tones Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthtones.podcast 🎞️ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/earthmamaella 🎬 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthtones.podcast 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@earthtones-podcast

    41 min
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Earth Tones is a soulful podcast rooted in four pillars: survival, passion, service, and love. Born from personal experience, spiritual devotion, and huge heart for humanity, this show explores the sacred intersections of faith, culture, healing, empowerment, and human connection.  Through raw storytelling, spiritual reflection, and conversations that matter, host Ella- a single mama, creative, solo traveler, and once, non profit founder- invites you into the journeying that shapes each of us. From her time working with refugees in Syria and Afghanistan to the quiet revelations that come through motherhood, each episode offers perspective, purpose, and permission to keep growing.  Whether you’re rebuilding, reimagining, or reaching for more- this space is for you. For the ones yearning for closer connections to each other or to God. Earth Tones is a return to what is real- a rhythm, a remembering, a quiet rebellion against a world that tells you to stay surface- level. Here, we go deeper.

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  • Creator
    Ella Kuhn
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Earth Tones Podcast
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    Earth Tones Podcast