Living & Learning with Reba McEntire

Reba visits with Becca Stevens, the inspiring founder of Thistle Farms, a global organization based in Nashville which employs, houses, and supports women who’ve escaped domestic violence and sex trafficking. They talk about the incredible work of Thistle Farms, Becca’s own spiritual background as a down-to-earth Episcopal priest, and her new book, “Practically Divine,” a guide to seeing the sacred in the everyday.  Content warning: this episode does discuss topics relating to domestic and sexual abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just in time for the closing run of Reba and Brooks & Dunn: Together in Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, Reba visits with pals Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn about being back out on the road, appreciating the slow-down of the pandemic, and the many memories (and mischief) of being onstage together for three decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s guest Norm Lewis co-stars with Reba in the upcoming Lifetime movie, Christmas in Tune, out November 26! The acclaimed Broadway star and screen actor chats with Reba about theater, cherished holiday traditions, and the two take a fun spin on new Christmas song classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reba connects with legendary actress Jean Smart on her incredible run of successful shows (including HBO’s Hacks and Mare of Easttown), staying grounded through the ups and downs of their careers, and navigating loss with grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood of Lady A join Reba from tour, where they reflect on parenting while on the road, their new record What A Song Can Do, working together while apart, and the rewards of giving back. Check out Lady A’s new album, What A Song Can Do, on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reba catches up with her old friend, Trisha Yearwood, for a chat about staying true to yourself through all of life’s changes, as well as the things that matter most in life: family, food, and our furry friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On our first episode of Season 2, Reba sits down to reveal a supporting character from last season who now has a leading role...Reba’s boyfriend, actor Rex Linn! They dish about the building blocks of a lasting relationship, discuss the unique work of long distance dating, and play a game to test how well they really know each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reba McEntire is back for season 2 of Living & Learning! She invites Living & Learning listeners to join her on her journey to discuss and grow with some very important people in her life. Join us on 10/25 for new episodes only on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reba and Melissa reflect back on all the best memories from the Living and Learning season: their favorite guest moments, biggest laughs, and all the most meaningful learnings they’ve walked away with. Plus, they discuss plans for the holidays and thoughts and hopes for the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reba and Melissa take on the tough topic of rejection - how to take it gracefully, how to get past it, and when to push back. They discuss their own experiences with setbacks in their careers and personal lives and how they made it through. They are then joined by a very special guest, actress and singer Rita Moreno, who talks about her sixty plus year career in film, TV, and stage, as well as dating complicated men, trying to break into the industry as a woman of color, and the wisdom she gleaned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reba and Melissa discuss a topic near and dear to Reba’s heart: manners. Specifically, what manners mean in today’s fast-paced digital age, and why they’re still as important as ever. Etiquette expert Myka Meier provides insights into the new standards for minding your manners, and the ladies have a rollicking conversation with Jay and Allison DeMarcus of the new Netflix show DeMarcus Family Rules about how they approach instilling manners in their children - and in each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reba and Melissa explore the idea of reinventing yourself, how life is a constant evolution and how to approach your own desires for change. Their expert guest, advice columnist and author Heather Havrilesky offers her top five tips on self-reinvention, big or small, and the ladies talk to singer Darius Rucker about going from lead singer of the rock band Hootie and the Blowfish to becoming an acclaimed country star, and the importance of authenticity in all phases of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reba and Melissa get into the complicated and timely topic of cancel culture - what is it, when is it necessary, and when does it go too far. They’re joined by author Jen Hatmaker and Karamo Brown from Netflix’s Queer Eye for some eye-opening conversations about what it means to forgive and how we handle making mistakes in our own lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reba and Melissa tackle parenthood through a frank discussion about their own experiences with motherhood and raising children, what they did well and what they wish they had done differently. Author Glennon Doyle joins them to discuss her “untamed” approach to motherhood, and they also have a beautiful conversation with singer Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins about their experiences raising a blended family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reba and Melissa examine the importance of faith in their lives, and the different ways faith can be expressed and lived. They discuss the nuances of religion vs. faith with podcaster, speaker, and author Annie F. Downs, and have a meaningful conversation about faith as a cornerstone of art and life with singer and songwriter Lauren Daigle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices