Heath In Pursuit

Step into a world of curiosity, creativity, and compelling conversations with Heath In Pursuit, the podcast where no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Dr. Heath Hollensbe—an endlessly inquisitive thinker and former pastor turned cultural explorer—the show dives deep into the stories, ideas, and forces shaping our world. With a knack for asking the right questions and a gift for meaningful dialogue, Heath brings a unique mix of wit, warmth, and wisdom to every episode. Whether he’s unpacking the mysteries of human connection, exploring wild philosophical ideas, or sharing poignant reflections on life, Heath keeps listeners hooked with his endearing personality and razor-sharp insight. Join Heath as he interviews a diverse range of guests, from artists and visionaries to misfits and antagonists, offering fresh perspectives and thought-provoking discussions that challenge the status quo. Heath In Pursuit is more than a podcast—it’s a journey into the unknown, designed to entertain, inspire, and ignite your imagination. New episodes launch weekly. Subscribe today and get ready to explore the depths of wonder, the edges of reason, and everything in between.

Episodes

Jun 8, 2026

14 min

There is a small habit you might not even notice. You leave a lamp on for yourself before you go out, so that when you come home, the house is not dark. What if that quiet little gesture is saying more about you than you realize? With this episode, we follow a porch light all the way to the edge of the ordinary, and just past it.

Jun 1, 2026

9 min

Have you ever noticed how people move through your life like currents? Some stay close for a long stretch. Others drift away before you’re ready. And every now and then, someone you thought was gone floats back into view. In this episode, we explore life as a river tubing trip - what it teaches us about connection, letting go, and the quiet beauty of open-handed living. This is for anyone who’s ever tried to hold onto a moment and felt it slip gently through their fingers.

May 25, 2026

9 min

There’s a moment at nearly every funeral when the room fills with words that feel… overdue. Stories. Gratitude. Admiration. Things we meant to say but didn’t. Why do we wait? And what would change if we didn’t? In this episode, we explore the quiet power of naming what we value in people while they can still receive it. This is for anyone who has ever thought, “I should tell them”… and hasn’t yet.

May 18, 2026

10 min

Do you ever get the sense that we’re moving too fast, taking too much, leaving too heavy a mark. What if there’s another way to live… one that’s lighter, more attentive, more rooted in care? In this episode, we explore what it means to tread lightly, drawing from everyday moments, cultural contrasts, and the quiet wisdom of restraint. This is for anyone who senses that the world isn’t something to use up, but something to move through with reverence and wonder how to begin.

May 11, 2026

17 min

You know that pull to choose a side. To simplify. To reduce the world into yes or no, right or wrong. But what if reality doesn’t live there? What if truth hums somewhere in the in-between or the beyond? In this episode, we wander through science, nature, love, and perception to explore a richer way of seeing. This is for anyone who feels the limits of black-and-white thinking and suspects there’s a deeper, more colorful reality waiting to be noticed.

May 4, 2026

9 min

There’s a strange, ancient story of a man wrestling in the dark… with something he can’t quite name.
And he doesn’t let go.
Even when it costs him.
Even when it changes him.
This episode explores what it means to wrestle with reality, with truth, with God, with yourself… and why the goal might not be to win, but to stay. If you’ve ever felt caught in a question that won’t resolve or a tension you can’t escape, this one is for you.
What if the struggle isn’t the problem but the place where you become someone new?

Apr 27, 2026

11 min

“Blessed are the peacemakers.”
Not the peacekeepers. Not the avoiders. Not the ones who smooth things over and hope it all settles.
This episode explores what it  means to make peace in a world that feels loud, fractured, and reactive. Through story, reflection, and ancient images of light entering darkness, we ask what kind of person can step into conflict without being consumed by it.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos or are unsure how to respond without becoming part of it, this one is for you.
What if peace isn’t something you protect but something you create?

Apr 20, 2026

9 min

We spend so much of life learning how to speak.
How to explain. Persuade. Clarify. Be understood.
But what if the deeper art is learning how to listen?
This episode explores language from the other side. The quiet side. The space between words where meaning actually lives. Through story, reflection, and a few surprising turns, we ask what it might look like to love people, not by saying more,  but by hearing them more deeply.
What if the most powerful thing you could offer someone is your attention?

Apr 13, 2026

9 min

You ever notice how predictable you are… to yourself?
Same reactions. Same patterns. Same version of “you” showing up in the same kinds of moments.
This episode is a strange exploration of identity. Not as something fixed, but something rehearsed. Something performed. Something that might be more flexible than you’ve been told.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re actually “being yourself” or just repeating yourself, this one might unsettle you in the best way.
What if you’re not stuck, but just well-practiced?

Apr 6, 2026

14 min

You know that strange feeling when a day ends and you’re not quite sure you were ever in it?
This episode is for anyone who senses that life is happening fast, loud, and full… and yet somehow slipping through their hands. We explore presence, distraction, memory, and what it means to actually be here in your own life. Through stories, questions, and unexpected connections, we circle around a quiet but urgent question:
What if the life you’re longing for is already happening… and you’re just not noticing it?

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