This week's podcast might just be one of our favorites yet. We talked about cozy fall things like a cranberry orange simmer pot and deeper things, like our thoughts, our struggles, and the way God transforms us through them.

Somewhere between laughter and reflection, we found ourselves saying, "We've lost our ability to consider other perspectives," and it hit us hard. We also talked about how sin, as painful as it is, can be the very thing God uses to change us from the inside out.

And then this question: "Are you thinking about what you're thinking about?" Because we average 10,000 thoughts a day, and each one can either pull us closer to life and peace or further into chaos.

Philippians 4:8–9 is our memory verse this month, and it's such a grounding reminder: to center our minds on what's true, noble, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy—and to actually live it out. When we do, the God of peace meets us right there.

We hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Jesus in our everyday lives while also learning, being challenged, and growing together while loving and laughing about what makes up our everyday lives. We are so thankful Jesus is right there with us in the middle of it all.

Cranberry Orange Simmer Pot Recipe for Fall and Christmas

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Granny Pants Yard Game

Knowing God by J I Packer

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Happy 200th episode to all of us! We cannot believe it! In this fun conversation, we laugh and reminisce our way through some of our early days and how we even got here. So many of you have been right there with us the whole time, and this episode is dedicated to each and every one of you, regardless of how long you have listened. We love y'all so much!

We hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Jesus while also learning, being challenged, and growing together while loving and laughing about what makes up our everyday lives. We are so thankful Jesus is right there with us in the middle of it all.

We want to hear from you! How long have you listened to the podcast? What have you enjoyed or want to hear more of? Do you have a favorite episode? What guests would you like to hear from next?

Some of our favorite quotes from this episode:

“You just start somewhere and you figure it out. There were stories to be told and we had lots of things to say. We just showed up and started talking.” Fran

“The consistent thing in every episode is we will always talk about the Lord and also the fun and ridiculous things in our lives. We have stayed true to who we are. There is a zero percent chance we will ever be too serious.” Fran

“Whatever hard thing you are doing, take time to celebrate the wins, no matter how big or small.” Angela

“Maybe you’ve said ‘no’ to something and you need to rethink it. Be brave enough to see what the Lord can do when you step outside your comfort zone.” Angela

Giddy Up, Eunice: Because Women Need Each Other! by Sophie Hudson

October memory verse: 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].”

Prior episodes we referenced:

Lydia Brown & Atlas - 9/29/20

Audra Teague - Episode #71

Being Prepared with Rayna Bomar - Episode #117

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This week’s episode is full of real life and real faith — from Wendy’s chili 🍲 and football chatter 🏈 to Fran’s NYC adventures 🗽 (hello, Oyster Bay!) and even a little zombie paintball 💥.

But beyond the laughs and stories, we’re diving deep into what it means to do hard things — to step into new, uncomfortable, and stretching seasons — and how the Lord meets us right in the middle of it all.

We are both learning that we’re not failing… it’s just new. We’re growing in dependence on the Lord, recognizing that self-sufficiency feels safe and comfortable, but true transformation happens when we rely on Him completely.

You’ll also hear updates on Fran’s final paper, some honest reflections on emotions, and a conversation about increasing our prayer lives and Bible literacy within the context of community.

📖 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7

✨ Tune in for encouragement, laughter, and a reminder that the Lord is faithful to meet you wherever you are — even (and especially) in the hard things.

We hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Jesus in our everyday lives while also learning, being challenged, and growing together while loving and laughing about what makes up our everyday lives. We are so thankful Jesus is right there with us in the middle of it all.

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This week's conversation is full of fall break fun including Angela's recent trip to Chicago and Fran's next adventure. Fran shares more great questions we can ask our children (and ourselves) as we consider who are becoming. We also contemplate the difference in ruminating vs. meditating as we consider our memory verse for October, 2 Timothy 1:7: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and a sound mind."

We hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Jesus while also learning, being challenged, and growing together while loving and laughing about what makes up our everyday lives. We are so thankful Jesus is right there with us in the middle of it all.

Favorite quotes and books referenced in this episode:

"Leadership is easy to visualize and harder to actualize." Dr. Dub Oliver

Leadership is a journey, it's never a destination. We should always be learning and growing and evolving.

If you are experiencing a spirit of fear, that is not from the Lord. We have to know the difference between the two.

God doesn't want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold, loving and sensible.

Are you ruminating, meditating or marinating?

Giddy Up, Eunice! Because Women Need Each Other by Sophie Hudson

Entrusted Bible Study: A Study of 2 Timothy by Beth Moore

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This week, we are joined by our dear friend and best-selling author, Susannah B. Lewis. You will love Susannah's humor and authenticity as we discuss our faith and the challenge she placed before us at the Rooted and Rising Women's Event last month. We talk about the four types of soil and the condition of our hearts, and Susannah shares what prompted her to grow deeper in her relationship with the Lord.

We hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Jesus in our everyday lives while also learning, being challenged, and growing together, while loving and laughing about what makes up our everyday lives. We are so thankful Jesus is right there with us in the middle of it all.

Favorite quotes from this episode:

In praying for wisdom, the Lord gave me the desire for His Word. We have to be rooted in God's Word, or there is no fruit.

God wants to transform our hearts! Ezekiel 36:26 "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."

There is a difference between being saved and being surrendered.

The fruit doesn't come from dipping the plant in the soil. It has to be rooted there.

As I am growing spiritually, my thoughts have changed. My interests have changed. I am so on fire for the Lord that He has taken priority in my life, and my social media reflects that.

I have come to know just how much I need the blood of Jesus, which in turn makes me bolder to speak that. We are called to be bold! That's what he wants from us!

The older we get, the more hungry we become for the scriptures! We better understand what Jesus did for us, and we do not take that lightly!

If we are struggling to fast from something, it has become an idol.

We should be grieved by what grieves God. Our whole lives are a war between the flesh and the spirit.

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23

Just because someone is older, that doesn't mean they are wise. Look for the fruit. Don't take spiritual advice from someone who is not in God's Word.

We can be aware of what is going on in the world without being consumed by it. We will drift if we aren't actively drawing closer to the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 1:18 "The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow."

Our memory verse for October: 2 Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."

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This week, we share what we learned from our September memory verses in Colossians 1, and Fran shares our new memory verse for October, plus her takeaways from a powerful ministry event with Jaco Booyens on Union's campus last week. We talk about the power of confessing our sin and praying protection over one another, plus the prayer Jesus prayed over us in John 17.

We hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Jesus while also learning, being challenged, and growing together while loving and laughing about what makes up our everyday lives. We are so thankful Jesus is right there with us in the middle of it all.

Did you memorize Colossians with us in September? What is the Lord teaching you through these verses?

"For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father,who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light." Colossians 1:9-12

"It's time for us to be done with shallow, surface level faith. There is so much to learn, and the Lord wants to be engaged with us through his Word." Fran

We have a new scripture memory verse for October: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment." 2 Timothy 1:7 CSB

Learn more about Jaco Booyens Ministries

Listen to a sermon by Jaco Booyens here

John 17:11-19 "I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled. I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified."

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The Dangers of a Shallow Faith: Awakening from Spiritual Lethargy by A.W. Tozer

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Our hearts are so tender after the last two weeks and yours probably is, too. We recently spoke at the "Rooted and Rising" event with our dear friend Susannah Lewis and loved being with those precious ladies (it was so fun seeing several of our listeners there!) In this episode, we continue that conversation including what the Lord is teaching us and what we are constantly being convicted of.

As always, we hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Jesus while also learning, being challenged, and growing together while loving and laughing about what makes up our everyday lives. We are so thankful Jesus is right there with us in the middle of it all.

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Join us for a somber but hopeful conversation about how we are processing this past week, the death of Charlie Kirk, and the evil in this world. We are so thankful that we have the eternal hope of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We share our personal testimonies and why Jesus is the only hope we have and the only hope we need.

If you are struggling and need someone to talk to, please reach out to us. If you need help finding a church to attend, we invite you to come sit with us. Our time on this earth is so temporary, and it is our sincere hope and prayer that you find a life changing relationship with Jesus Christ. He loves you so much.

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