#223 Seasons, Seniors & Sacred Joy
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This week’s episode is full of heart, humor, and hope as we talk about the changing seasons of life and parenting. From graduation emotions and advice for senior mamas, to small-town festivals (hello, West TN Strawberry Festival 🍓) and a stop at San Antonio Taco Company, we cover the fun and meaningful moments that make up everyday life. We also discuss why childlike play can be healing for our nervous systems, how our desire to control often comes from fear, and why trusting God with the next season brings peace. We share summer reading recommendations, spiritual lessons from...
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#222 Fifty & Fabulous!
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This week’s episode is equal parts celebration and reflection. We’re recapping Angela’s “50 & Fabulous” birthday weekend in Franklin full of fun, laughter, and meaningful moments with the people she loves most. But beyond the celebration, this milestone sparked some honest questions we’re all invited to consider in any new season: What do I want to carry forward? What am I ready to leave behind? How do I want to show up for the people who matter most? We talk about releasing expectations, embracing presence, and learning to celebrate the “little things” that make up a...
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#221 Pickleball, Prom, and Pursuing What Actually Fills Us
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In this episode, we’re talking about everything from Oura rings and energy drinks to funny church stories, bucket list dreams, and those “come along with me” friendships we all need. But underneath it all, we keep coming back to one question: What is actually filling us? Because no supplement, habit, or routine can replace the true source of peace, strength, and joy. “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8 If you’re trying to get healthier, live fuller, and stay...
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#220 Rambling About Fun, Faith & A Few Random Detours
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What do glow-in-the-dark pickleball, space missions, and a scalp massage have in common? Honestly… we’re still not sure. 😄 This week’s episode is classic Rambling Through Everyday Life, from Fran’s nighttime pickleball tournament to our thoughts on Artemis II, a Tennessee Supreme Court session on Union’s campus, and a surprising new favorite card game (SkyJo, anyone?). We also talk about rising star Emily Ann Roberts (aka Yeehaw Mamaw 🤠), share a powerful quote from Dr. Caroline Leaf, and reflect on legacy, memory, and what really lasts, especially as Angela remembers...
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#219 Easter, Real Life, and a Few Rabbit Trails...
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Happy Easter Monday, friends! This episode is full of our favorite kind of conversation: real life, real faith, and a little bit of everything in between. We talk about our Easter traditions, what Holy Saturday teaches us about rest and waiting, and wrestle with a question that really matters: "what’s the big deal about Jesus?" We keep coming back to this: without the resurrection, there is no Christianity. It’s the reason for our hope and the foundation of everything we believe. You’ll also hear about Fran’s upcoming NYC ministry opportunity, our new memory verse (Jeremiah...
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#218 Waiting On The Lord with Sydney Whittaker
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We have a special surprise guest this week! One of our favorite humans, Sydney Whittaker is back on the podcast! Sydney is a senior volleyball player at Union University majoring in biblical studies and languages. Sydney loves the Lord, and it shows! We talk about what she is learning and how she is growing in her faith especially in difficult seasons of waiting on the Lord. You will be so encouraged by this conversation and how to find hope, strength and encouragement in your own season of change and waiting. Listen to Episode 186 with Sydney We hope that with each and...
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#217 "Let's Go Somewhere!" with Lisa Houston
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Pack your bags, grab your passport (real or imaginary) and get ready for some fun with our fabulous guest and adventure expert, Lisa Houston! We talk travel ideas for every budget, both local and abroad, and you will love hearing Lisa's recap of her recent adventures including Iceland, Italy and the Exumas. Lisa also reminds us we don't have to go far to have an adventure, and that every new experience is either "a good time or a good story." We hope you agree that travel isn't just about where we go, but how we dream, explore and experience the world around us. Listen to Lisa’s...
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#216 From Walmart Museums to Cows in Honduras: Stories, Service, and Speaking Life
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This episode is a little bit of everything and the kind of rambling conversation we love most. We share stories from recent adventures, including a trip to the Walmart Museum in Bentonville, a mission trip to Honduras (yes, there’s a cow involved), and a few memorable characters along the way including Abraham the goat. We also talk about some meaningful ways people in our community are serving others, from caregiver support groups to a creative “Egg My Yard” fundraiser that’s bringing neighbors together. But in the middle of all the stories, we land on a deeper question: What is...
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#215 Estate Planning Made Simple: The Basics Everyone Should Know
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Today we’re talking about estate planning, not from a place of fear but from a place of love and making things easier on our families one day. We discuss why planning ahead matters, how it reflects biblical stewardship, and the simple steps that bring clarity instead of confusion during life’s hardest moments. We answer lots of questions including: What documents do I need? What is a trust and how is that different from a will? What questions should I ask my aging parents? What does my adult child need and why? How do I get started? What is my next step towards estate...
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#214 Where You Least Expect Him: God in Aisle 29 with Ashley Minor
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KK and her buddy, Kayla Corona with Wildflourloaves, work together and provide amazing bread and sweet treats for J-Town Coffee in Jackson. J-Town Coffee has a storefront and us locals are so happy for them. They have a Facebook page you can like and follow.
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