Episode 179: From Pages High Academy: Busy + Stressed—Makenzie’s Story
Release Date: 03/27/2025
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info_outlineLooking at her watch, she groaned under her breath and wished she hadn’t rostered Mia on to help her any of the nights.
Makenzie stormed out of the kitchen and into the church, narrowing her eyes when she saw Mia inside just standing there listening! How irresponsible!
“Why aren’t you in the kitchen helping me? She hissed, pulling her sister out the door.
“Sorry, but I love when Sally and her sister sing. The whole program has been amazing. You’ve missed 3 nights already. You ready shouldn’t be stuck down there.”
“Do you think people want cold food, Mia? We’re here to serve the church, not be selfish!”
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Join us as we dive into the story of Makenzie, the modernised Martha. Mackenzie is a girl your age who goes to the exclusive Page High Academy where all the Bible Characters (if they were teens today) attend.
ALSO
We did a mic roam and asked girls your age 3 questions:
• How do you handle stress?
• How do you act when you’re stressed?
• What do you turn to or do when you’re stressed?
What did they say?
Tune in to find out.
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