Podcast Hosting & Production
It takes loving people, storytelling, and technical skill to do podcasts well, which happen to be three of Leslie Eiler Thompson’s favorite things. Leslie’s work as a podcast producer and host has spanned from self-created limited series to team-led weekly episodic releases.
As a host, Leslie is gifted in leading conversation with a guest - keeping on topic while discovering new paths that are relevant to the subject. Leslie’s strength in time management and organization makes her a dependable producer on which teams can rely.
Plus, she’ll make sure there’s lots of laughter and enjoyment in the process.
And maybe some tears too.
But only for good reasons.
“Leslie Thompson is one of those people with whom a conversation is always a perfect delight. Couple that with her genuine curiosity about the world and the people who live in it, and you’ve got a recipe for a perfect podcast host.”
Current shows:
AS PRODUCER/HOST:
Niche to Meet You
A podcast about the little-known hobbies where misfits belong.
AS PRODUCER:
Holy Curiosity with Kat Armstrong
A production of Christianity Today.
PRODUCER:
The Living Church
Serving the Episcopal and Anglican communion
Other shows Leslie has worked on…
Someone Like Me
from AncoraTN (Formerly End Slavery Tennessee)
2020-Present
HOST, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Leslie is host and creative consultant for Someone Like Me, the official podcast of Ancota TN (Formerly End Slavery Tennessee). Someone Like Me provides an audience for the voice of human trafficking survivors, highlights the work of End Slavery Tennessee, and sheds light on the complex emotional factors that lead to trafficking and hinder recovery.
The FAITHFUL Podcast
on the That Sounds Fun Network
2021
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, VOICE WORK
The Word of God is filled with voices of mothers, daughters, sisters and wives and each of their stories shows us different sides of God’s love and faithfulness that is still true for us today. On the FAITHFUL Podcast, you will hear poets, songwriters, authors, and storytellers dive into these ancient stories to learn more and share about their own stories in the process. FAITHFUL women lead the way to show other women that you have permission to create, live, and think creatively for yourself. Hosted by Keely Scott in conversations with Amy Grant, Christa Wells, Christy Nockels, Ellie Holcomb, Ginny Owens, Janice Gaines, Jess Ray, Kelly Minter, Leslie Jordan, Rachael Lampa, Sandra McCracken, Sarah Kroger, Sarah MacIntosh, Savannah Locke, Tamas Chipp, Taylor Leonhardt, Amanda Bible Williams, Joy Prouty, Raechel Myers, and Trillia Newbell.
The Living Church Podcast
2021-Present
PRODUCER
The Living Church Podcast explores ecumenical topics in theology, the arts, ethics, pastoral care, and spiritual growth — all to equip and encourage leaders in the Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion, and beyond.
Church Historia
Discovering the Tapestry of Church History
CO-HOST, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, DESIGNER
Church Historia celebrates the tapestry of the Christian tradition through the lens of history. Hosted by church historian Stephanie Fulbright and church history enthusiast Leslie Eiler Thompson, Church Historia identifies people and places in the Christian tradition and uses their stories to discover new threads in the tapestry of Christianity.
Steadfast with Sandra McCracken
in partnership with Christianity Today
2021
PRODUCER
We all pass through darkness, but darkness is not dark to God. When we find ourselves in the wilderness, He is with us. When we are out in the desert, He has led us there and is still with us in the heat of the day. The Steadfast podcast, hosted by Sandra McCracken, features conversations meant to cultivate stillness in the storm, peace in the sleepless night, and hope in uncertainty.
No Small Endeavor (Formerly known as Tokens)
Public Theology. Human Flourishing. The Good Life.
2020-2021
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, DESIGNER, VOICE WORK
The Tokens podcast dares to do theology in public, around supposedly non-theological topics like society and politics, whether (or how) to be happy, habits and human flourishing; and music, books, the arts, and poetry. We refuse to be overbearing, while also not pretending like most people don’t care about faith, theology, and the traditions that form us.
The Rogue Ones
22 Extraordinary people doing fascinating things.
HOST, CREATOR, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, EDITOR
A limited series podcast released in 2018 & 2019 featuring the stories and voices of folks carving their own rogue paths.
