Could one small act of kindness really change a life? What if it changed thousands—including your own?
In this week’s episode, Christy Pennison sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, for a heartfelt conversation about purpose, service, and the quiet crisis of children sleeping without beds.
You can talk, want, and dream all you want—which is good, you need to have that! But you have to work on your desire to act— and the best way to do that is to act … Who cares if [your actions] don’t amount to anything? They amount something to you!
Luke Mickelson
Together, they explore:
- The moment Luke stepped from comfort into calling—and how that one choice sparked a nationwide movement
- Why child bedlessness is closer to home than most of us realize
- How building beds built community, purpose, and healing—for everyone involved
- Simple, powerful ways you can turn compassion into action right where you are
Whether you’re seeking purpose, craving connection, or wondering how to make a real difference—this episode reminds you: it all starts with showing up.
About Luke Mickelson
Luke Mickelson grew up in Kimberly, Idaho, where being raised by a single mother alongside four siblings taught him the value of service and hard work. His passion for helping others led him to found Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) in 2012—a nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering beds to children in need. Since then, SHP has grown to over 400 chapters in four countries and built nearly 300,000 beds.
Luke’s “humans helping humans” philosophy has earned national recognition, including being named a CNN Top 10 Hero and features on NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, Hallmark Channel, Facebook Watch’s Returning the Favor, and more.
Today, Luke serves as SHP’s founder, hosts the Humans Helping Humans podcast, runs several businesses, and travels as a motivational speaker—driven by one mission: to serve others and inspire action.
For more information on Luke and Sleep in Heavenly Peace, connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Youtube.
You can make a donation to support the mission of SHP by clicking here.
