Welcome back! In this episode of the Blew-ish, I return from my Lenten hiatus with a special guest! My biracial, or really, tri-racial, best friend Essence joins us! We discuss our childhood in Oklahoma City, the challenges of early motherhood, and the realities of life. We delve into topics like family, faith, and the importance of not giving up. Hear how God met Essence in only a way that crazy faith could ordain. As always, theres fruit for you here; come on in!

00:00 Welcome Back to Blew-ish Podcast

00:23 Introducing Today's Beverages

00:52 Reuniting with Best Friend Essence

01:39 Essence's Journey as a Young Mother

03:52 Sunday School Memories

06:34 Growing Up Biracial

11:45 Navigating Life's Challenges

14:14 The Big Move to Washington State

18:34 Reflecting on Childhood Adventures

22:08 Living in a Country Song

23:26 The Ideal Man

24:19 Dating Life Insights

32:33 Food Adventures

43:43 Philosophical Reflections

52:44 Final Thoughts

In this 16th installment of the Blew-ish Podcast, I come to you from Cincinnati, Ohio, sharing my love for the city and its rich culture. This episode focuses on the significance of Lent, explaining its spiritual importance and how to observe it meaningfully. I also make an important announcement! Will I grow closer to God?! I delve into an interesting and maybe unlikely dialogue about boundaries, offer reflective journal prompts for spring renewal, and introduce my new Substack platform for more intimate and controversial content.

00:00 Introduction and Location Reveal

00:49 Exploring Cincinnati

02:14 Podcast Hiatus Announcement

03:34 Understanding Lent

05:38 Personal Reflections on Lent

10:29 Q&A Session

16:02 Substack Announcement

17:52 Springtime Reflections

Hey Blew-mers! (read bloomers;still toying with this one😂) Welcome back! In this episode we're diving deep into the theme of love. We start with a quick recap of having my grandpa on the last podcast and how we'll make his storytelling easier. I touch on Valentine's Day and then, we launch into an exploration of love as mentioned in different religious texts and viewpoints—the Bible, Quran, Torah, Buddhism, and Hinduism. From Agape to Bhakti, we cover it all. Don't miss out on the wisdom from 'The Prophet' by Khalil Gibran and as always, there's fruit for you in every episode!🫂

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates

01:28 Valentine's Day Reflections

02:59 Exploring Different Types of Love in the Bible

03:59 Agape: Unconditional Divine Love

05:13 Philia: Brotherly Love and Deep Friendship

06:33 Storge: Familial Love

07:27 Eros: Romantic and Passionate Love

12:29 Love in the Quran: An Overview

17:47 Love in the Torah: Jewish Perspectives

23:54 The Case for Free Land

24:12 Divine Borders and Passover

24:47 Love in the Torah and Quran

26:44 Buddhist Concepts of Love

32:37 Hinduism: Divine and Romantic Love

36:29 Universal Themes of Love

39:06 Feminism in 'Mona Lisa Smile'

41:54 Reflections on Good and Evil

45:43 Final Thoughts and Journaling Prompts