On this brief episode, I welcome Georgene Rice to the show to talk about her calling as a long-standing leader in our community and the upcoming Ignite Women's Conference. Georgene has been a talk show host with KPDQ for more than 30 years and has traveled internationally as a station correspondent. In 2003 Georgene served as the chief spokesman an…

Welcome David Stidham to the show today! David serves as the VP of Business Affairs & General Counsel for The Chosen, Inc. Prior to working for The Chosen, he spent nearly 6 years as the General Counsel & Director of Licensing for RightNow Media, as well as 2 years working as an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas, TX. He holds a BBA and MBA from…

Welcome to the show Donna Johnson who is an entrepreneur who has been one of the most successful and highly respected professionals in direct marketing for decades. She received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for her profession. Her story (on stage or in her writing) has inspired millions through her new book, "My Mentor Walks on Water:…

Welcome Ryan Dougherty to the show! Helping people and teams grow is Ryan’s passion. He believes if you love what you do and who you do it with you can achieve amazing results. Ryan is a co-owner and principal partner at TG Three (www.tgthree.com), a strategy company that equips leaders and Christian institutions to get from where they are to where…

You will not want to miss this amazing episode with Denny Lawrence, a Christian leader in the Portland area for more than 30 years who recently retired. Denny has worked for more than 40 years in the hospitality industry including serving as the Director for Hospitality Services for 5 Legacy hospitals in the Portland area. You will hear how a leade…

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, D'Metri relocated to southeast Tennessee in 2012 to attend Lee University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in both psychology and music with a vocal emphasis. D’Metri went on to work professionally at his alma mater within student development between 2016 and 2021. During this time, he had a chance t…

I am delighted to interview Martin Eans on the show today! Marvin Eans is chair and assistant professor of graphic design at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. Marvin is an experienced and award-winning graphic designer and artist. His works are showcased in national and international exhibition spaces, and book cover designs are featured as…

What a treat to have Matt Heisler on my show this week! Matt Heisler has been the Director of Ministry with Youth and their Families at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church since May 2021. He received his BA in Psychology at George Fox University (2011) and his Masters of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary (2021). Matt has several years of experi…

I am honored to connect with Lindsay Knox on my show today! She is currently serving as the Vice President for Enrollment at Marketing at George Fox University. In what has become a unique professional story, Lindsay has spent all of her 17 year career in higher education at George Fox. She started in an entry level position and worked her way up t…

Whatever it is you create, you can never get enough practical advice to keep you inspired. Today's guest, Melanie Dobson, is an award-winning author of more than twenty historical romance, suspense and time-slip novels. On today's show, Melanie talks candidly about the voices of doubt that can wreak destruction in our co-creations with God. Even if…

Phil and Lizzy Church met at 13 years old and married when they were 20! Almost twelve years later, they have 4 children and a thriving, flourishing faith! Phil isthe worship pastor at Sunset Presbyterian Church where he leads the worship team, writes original songs and works closely with the lead pastor. Listen in as they talk about their choices …

Welcome Shannon Farrouge to the podcast! Today we talk about the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives by asking some difficult questions about mental health, isolation, confession of sin, and Scripture. How do we know when it's time to get the help we need from a counselor? When does The Counselor speak through other counselors? Shannon is a licens…

Join me in welcoming Dr. Sarah Baldwin on Real Life with Pamela Lau as we have a powerful conversation about spiritual growth and discerning the Voice of the Holy Spirit. Sarah opens up about her story from Brokenness to Belovedness! She talks about how her spiritual flourishing took time to grow. Packed with practical insight, our conversation cov…

Welcome to the show, Dr. Melissa Winfield! Melissa and I engage in an intimate conversation about an influential woman in both our lives: Janette Stoltzfus. Janette was a close friend of mine but more important, Melissa's mom. Janette lived out a powerful life of faith while battling bone cancer for more than 7 years before her death in November 20…

Welcome Avery Betz to Real Life with Pamela Lau! Avery's faith journey from being raised as a Jehovah's Witness to finding Jesus is a powerful story. Avery Betz is from Tigard, Oregon. He's currently a freshman nursing major at George Fox University. He likes playing board games and tennis. Here's what he says about himself: I'm a big star wars fan…

Connor Knapp, 24, is a current graduate student studying Higher Education at Wheaton College in Illinois right outside of Chicago. Some of his favorite things are taking naps, practicing hospitality, and petting dogs. Connor likes coffee but thinks that tea is underrated. A lover of weird and quirky humor, Connor loves to make people laugh and make…

My name is Lauren Smith and I am a current student at California Baptist University. I was born and raised in San Diego, California, and am blessed to have received a Christian education for most of my life. While I grew up in the church and was surrounded by a faith-based community, I became grounded in my spiritual life and beliefs when God calle…

Welcome Annalise Lau to the show today! Annalise recently graduated from Azusa Pacific University with an undergraduate degree in allied health. Annalise loves to play sports, loves to run and she's an extraordinary cook! I can attest to her culinary skills since she is my daughter! As a young woman committed to her faith, she exudes a vibrant rela…

Welcome to a brand new season on Real Life where I share a story I wrote about a young man who whose doubts, feelings of failure and struggles lead him on a identity journey that revives his faith. In between each chapter, I craft a conversation between what I imagine is happening in the spiritual realm. On the show, I read for a few minutes and th…

In my latest podcast, I've invited Dr. Adrienne Ochs and Dr. Linda Wagner, two outstanding educators who are also trusted friends, to hold a difficult conversation on cross-racial friendship. Adrienne and I have been close friends for more than 13 years and it's through our relationship that we talk openly about our deep friendship, different exper…

Welcome Drake Dawson to the show today! Drake is a recent graduate of George Fox University who currently works as a nuclear scientist. His love for the Lord has led him to join a monastic order to learn the ancient practices of Christianity. His favorite pastimes are cycling, Classical piano and adventuring outdoors. --- Send in a voice message: h…

On today’s podcast, Rob Westervelt and I interview millennial Morgan Buhrow who offers us her view on the Bible and sexuality. Morgan is a 25-year-old young woman who was born and raised in Oregon. She currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. A graduate of Liberty University, she testifies to cultivating her own faith even though she was raise…

Millennial and communications professional, Heather Rockwell joins us today on the agonizing topic of sexuality and the Church. In this podcast, Heather opens up about values she holds onto and values she's released from her Baptist and evangelical upbringing. For many of us, the issue of sexuality unsettles us. We feel the "foundation" of our fait…

Dominic Done, Pastor of Westside a Jesus Church and colleague of Pam's, joins her on the podcast to talk about when faith fails and how doubt can paralyze when in reality, doubt is not the end but just the beginning of a faith we haven't had before. Dominic has written his first book, When Faith Fails, where he shares his own personal journey of fa…

In this podcast, two young twenty-something men talk about how their strong sense of "self" and calling to leadership are developing through different influences. Their parents introduced them to religion in their formative years; however, the choice to commit to their faith transpired through environmental factors, a need for identity, and a desir…

On this week’s podcast, Millennials Thomas and Emily Call talk about their faith journeys as they navigate what “Going to Church” means for them. Thomas reflects on how his Christian community has changed since high school and Emily shares how the Instagram world of Church just doesn’t get to the depth of relationship she longs for with other Jesus…

On this week’s podcast, we hear from Reid Bervik, a 25-year-old Millennial who was raised in an Evangelical Christian home. Through a series of experiences, he chose to stop attending church 2 1/2 years ago. Reid opens up about his craving for mentorship and the lens in which he views Christianity after some painful relationships with other Christi…

I'm so excited to have Joe Thouvenel join Rob Westervelt and myself for this podcast on how faith engagement has changed with young adults. In this conversation, Joe suggests that youth and young adults need to see and hear their parents, teachers, pastors and guides question their own faith and journey: others need to learn about the joys and chal…

In this podcast, Rob Westervelt and discuss the challenges facing the Church as younger Christians are hearing that the Gospel is "Jesus PLUS our ability to be perfect." How could we as Christians and those who lead the Church recreate the wheel when we talk about matters of faith, the Gospel, and the importance of the ancient Scriptures? Are we af…

In this second part of my conversation with Rob Westervelt, we talk about how having a relationship with God has become complicated for some. How do we identify ourselves in a world where identity choices are endless? Is it possible to talk about our identity in Christ without confusion or feeling like a failure when we don't think we measure up? I…

In this podcast, Rob Westervelt and I talk about innovative conversations we'd like to hear surrounding issues of our faith in Jesus. How do we navigate the pressures to create our own "image" of faith when authentic spirituality starts on the inside? I tell the story of how I learned what shipwrecks faith in our culture and why I am writing a new …