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Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 602 - Ch-Ch-Ch-ChangesWhat’s up guys! I’m back...again!! This episode I’m giving you an update on everything that’s been going on in my life this past month or so! I go into depth on a big change in my life! You’ll have to check out the episode to hear all about it! Grab some coffee and hang out with me for a little while! Chime in if you’re listening on YouTube or let me know how you found me!    Stay tuned for some exciting episodes to come this summer and this season!    Shoutout to my podcast partner Josh for...2024-07-2019 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 601 - Welcome to Season 6!What’s up guys! I’m back...welcome to season 6! The accidental hiatus...check out this episode to hear about why I took a break, what’s coming up on the podcast and more! Grab some coffee and hang out with me for a little while!  Stay tuned for some exciting episodes to come this summer and this season!  Shoutout to my podcast partner Josh for composing the MUSIC you’re hearing mixed into the episodes this season!  Don’t forget we have OFFICIAL ENJOY THE SASS MERCH!! Head to www.enjoythesass.com/merch to put in your orders! I’m so grateful f...2024-06-0122 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 510 - It’s Our Birthday!HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You guys, it is our 5th Birthday!!! Can you believe it?! Come hang out with me as I revisit the last five years of Enjoy the Sass! I never thought when I set out to start this podcast in 2018 that I would be here, a full fledged podcaster. I’ve been asked to help people start their own podcasts, speak International Podcast Day, I’ve had so many amazing guests, been a guest on another podcast, and there’s plenty more I want to accomplish! Thank you for all of the support and love for ETS over the years...2023-09-1825 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 509 - MockingjayWhat’s up guys! Welcome back to our FINAL EPISODE in the summer series...The Hunger Games, Revisited! Carissa and I have been on a journey of revisiting this series from our childhood. This episode we’re breaking down our thoughts and reactions to book/movie three: Mockingjay. Are you still true your team for this book/movie? Let us know, Team Peeta or Team Gale! Remember the beginning of this series when we said this was our least favorite?! Still true...so, give this episode a listen as we discuss the book and parts 1 & 2 of Mockingjay! It’s been super...2023-09-0659 minTea or Books? – Stuck in a BookTea or Books? – Stuck in a BookTea or Books? #120: Travel Inspiration from Fiction or Non-Fiction? and The English Air vs The Morning Gift – with Claire / The Captive ReaderD.E. Stevenson, Eva Ibbotson, travel inspo – welcome to episode 120! https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tea-or-books-120.mp3 We have our first returning guest – the wonderful Claire, who blogs at The Captive Reader. In the first half of this episode, we talk about inspiration from travel – do we get it from our fiction reading or non-fiction reading? In the second half, we compare two novels Claire suggested – Eva Ibbotson’s The Morning Gift and D.E. Stevenson’s The English Air, two novels starting just before the Second World War. You can get in tou...2023-09-0200 minTea or Books?Tea or Books?Tea or Books? #120: Travel Inspiration from Fiction or Non-Fiction? and The English Air vs The Morning Gift – with Claire / The Captive ReaderD.E. Stevenson, Eva Ibbotson, travel inspo – welcome to episode 120! https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/tea-or-books-120.mp3 We have our first returning guest – the wonderful Claire, who blogs at The Captive Reader. In the first half of this episode, we talk about inspiration from travel – do we get it from our fiction reading or non-fiction reading? In the second half, we compare two novels Claire suggested – Eva Ibbotson’s The Morning Gift and D.E. Stevenson’s The English Air, two novels starting just before the Second World War. You can get in tou...2023-09-0200 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 508 - Catching FireWhat’s up guys! Welcome back to our exciting summer series...The Hunger Games, Revisited! Carissa and I are going on a journey of revisiting this series from our childhood. This episode we’re breaking down our thoughts and reactions to book/movie two: Catching Fire. As y’all know, this is our favorite book/movie so this one was a little more exciting and fun! Let us know if you’re Team Peeta or Team Gale at this point in the series! If you want to read/watch along, the books are currently on Kindle Unlimited and the movies are on H...2023-08-1551 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 507 - The Hunger GamesWhat’s up guys! Welcome back to our exciting summer series...The Hunger Games, Revisited! Carissa and I are going on a journey of revisiting this series from our childhood. This episode we’re breaking down our thoughts and reactions to book/movie one: The Hunger Games. It’s chaotic and a bit all over the place but, that’s just us!  If you want to read/watch along, the books are currently on Kindle Unlimited and the movies are on Hulu! Grab some coffee and hang out with us for a little while! **Content Warning:** In this episode, we delve int...2023-07-1455 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 506 - Hunger Games PrologueWhat’s up guys! Welcome to our exciting summer series...The Hunger Games, Revisited! Carissa and I are going on a journey of revisiting this series from our childhood. Why are we doing this? Well, this September is the 15 year anniversary of the release of the first book! On this episode we run through some rapid fire questions and give our initial thoughts on the series, and reminisce on where we were when we first read the books and watched the movies! If you want to read/watch along, the books are currently on Kindle Unlimited and the movies are on...2023-06-1340 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 505 - Expectations vs RealityWhat’s up guys! I’m back...again! Sometimes you take a purposeful break and other times life just gets busy, but, I’m excited to be back in the swing of things, hopefully! No guest as I jump back in and talk about expectations versus reality, especially when it comes to the podcast and how to give yourself grace when the two don’t align. Grab some coffee and hang out with me for a little while!  Stay tuned for some exciting episodes to come this summer!  Shoutout to my engineer Josh for composing the MUSIC you’re hearing mixed into t...2023-06-0115 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 504 - Women and Christian Culture with Carissa BakerWhat’s up guys! Happy Women’s History Month! I’m so excited to bring on my friend Carissa as a co-host to have a conversation on women! We talked about what it really means to be supportive of other women, being a feminist but with some conditions and a super fun conversation on the intricacies of a Proverbs 31 woman! Grab some coffee (or champagne *😉*) and hang out with us for a little while!  Follow Carissa on IG here: @carissarbaker Listen to Carissa’s playlist: Apple Music Spotify   Shoutout to my engineer Josh for composing the MUSIC you’re hearing mixed into the...2023-03-311h 12Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 503 - The Italian JobWhat’s up guys! We’re back again with another movie deep dive! This time I’m talking about one of my top 10 favorite movies, The Italian Job! A classic (okay maybe not) but, classic to me, action heist film that came out in 2003 that stars Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron! This episode just like Episode 407 (That Thing You Do!), I sat down with a list of questions (thanks Josh) and talked through what makes this film one of my favorites. And hopefully convince you to have a movie night and WATCH THIS MOVIE!! Get your popcorn and hang out with m...2023-03-1425 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 502 - A Conversation on Singleness with Michaela H.What’s up guys! Happy Valentine’s Day! As your resident single girly Valentine’s Day isn’t much of a holiday for me so, I figured I’d sit down with my friend Michaela and talk about all things being single! Michaela and I sip champagne and dish on dating apps, being single at church, standards and more! It was a blast having someone else to share this conversation space with so, grab some coffee (or champagne *wink*) and hang out with us for a little while! Whether you’re single, dating, or in a relationship, chime in over on Instagram...2023-02-141h 26Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 501 - Changes!What’s up guys! Happy first episode of the new year!! I’m so excited to be back!! This episode I’m going over some cool things I’m hoping to incorporate on SEASON 5 of the podcast! Can’t wait for y’all to hear what’s in store! Grab some coffee and come hang out with me for a little bit! I’d love to hear what y’all think of the updates/changes so let me know! To watch me on You Bet Your Life click here: https://youtu.be/_OHtCfGnSe8  Shoutout to my engineer Josh for composing the MUSIC you’re he...2023-01-3110 minChurch Jams Now!Church Jams Now!2022 Wrap-UpWhat?! No Volume Number this time?! This year has been a doozy, and if you’ll allow us here at CJN to be a little self-indulgent, we decided to break our typical format and talk about our favorite moments from the past year of doing Church Jams Now! We talk “Jammiest Moments”, our favorite (and least favorite) albums of the year, and pick the Album of The Decade from the 70s through today. We also want to hear from you! What were you favorite CJN moments of the year?Special thanks to all of our amazing guests this y...2022-12-291h 12Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 413 - 30 for 30 (2022 Wrapped)What’s up guys! Happy last episode of the year!! Can you believe it?! What a year we’ve had. This episode I switch up the end of year wrap up from years past by running through my list of 30 things I’ve learned/want to keep growing in as I turn 30! I break down a few in more detail and wrap up with a quick forecast at what’s to come in 2023. Head to my website for a copy of the 30 Things list! Grab some coffee and come hang out with me for the last time this year! I’m so grate...2022-12-2026 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 412 - Life Updates!What’s up guys! No guest on this episode but, I’m back with some exciting life updates! I put on my wannabe YouTuber hat and dive into what’s been happening in my life over the last couple months that i’ve been away! If you want to hear more about my stint on a game show or what it was like buying a house, tune in! I’d love to hear what’s been going on with y’all so, send me a DM and let’s catch up! There are some good nuggets I’ve learned over the past few month...2022-12-0843 minChurch Jams Now!Church Jams Now!Vol. 31 - ZOEgirl Jams NowUnfortunately this week our regular CJN recording got messed up! When we went back to edit it there was some kind of crazy multi-dimensional feedback. Ah well, we'll try to upload it anyway. If you don't hear us on this episode then it's probably a version of Church Jams Now from a different dimension, one where previous guests Bethany Johnson, Faith Rugen, and Sarah Dickard host the show. They deep dive into the 2000 self-titled ZOEgirl album and it gets wild!Thank you so much for jumping in with us and checking out this artifact of early 2000's...2022-11-301h 52Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 411 - Lucas Gonzalez Four-Year ReunionWhat’s up guys! This week’s guest is a returning friend, Lucas Gonzalez! That’s right, 4 years ago on this very day, Lucas was my first ever guest on the podcast! I’m so excited to have him back. We had a great conversation on burnout, serving in ministry and what it’s like to walk seasons of change with the Lord! You might want to take some notes because Lucas drops some super good knowledge! So, grab some coffee and come hang out with us for a little while!  If you or anyone you know needs any health insurance...2022-10-0446 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 410 - And Now We’re 4!HAPPY BIRTHDAY ENJOY THE SASS!!! You guys! ETS is 4 years old! Can you believe it?! This episode is a special one. I sat down for a conversation on change and shifting seasons. You know when you set out to talk about something but aren’t quite sure where it’s going to go? That’s this episode, in the best way and I’m grateful for the platform to have such a talk! Shoutout to Amanda (@thelocalcomeback) for the topic inspiration! It was the perfect way to kick off our 4th year and look forward to ~turning 30~. So, grab some coffee a...2022-09-2225 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 409 - Brooke SmithWhat’s up guys! This week's guest is my internet friend Brooke Smith, she’s a branding and web designer, business owner, podcaster, makeup artist, and more!! We sat down for our first (virtual) face to face meeting and hit record! We had a great conversation on all things entrepreneurial, creative, what it’s like being multi-passionate and how Brooke creates amazing websites for her clients!  So, grab some coffee and come hang out with us for a little while!  Here’s how to find and keep up with everything Brooke has going on!  @iambrookecsmith - INSTA @iambrookecsmith - Tik Tok https...2022-09-011h 04Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 408 - Abby RosenblumWhat’s up guys! Buckle up because this week’s guest is giving a class on dating and relationships! Yup, we’ve got a matchmaker on the podcast! I met Abby this summer and we instantly clicked, of course she learned about my lack of a dating history as I learned she’s a matchmaker so, we have a lot to discuss in this episode! You don’t want to miss it. Maybe grab a pen and paper to take notes because Abby gave some strong advice on the dos and don'ts of dating! I definitely learned a lot! We also talke...2022-08-1150 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 407 - That Thing You Do!What’s up guys! Y’all, this may have been one of the most fun solo episodes I’ve ever recorded! Shoutout to my engineer Josh for hyping me up on this one and suggesting I do a “deep dive” of one of my absolute favorite movies, “That Thing You Do!” That’s right, I’m talking about the 1996 film written, directed and starring Tom Hanks! This episode I sat down with a list of questions (thanks Josh) and talk through what makes this film my favorite. And hopefully convince you to have a movie night and WATCH THIS MOVIE!! Get your popcorn a...2022-07-2829 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 406 - Jessica DaltonWhat’s up guys! This week’s episode is my first ever podcast cold call! I’d never even spoken with my guest before we got on a session to record! Shoutout to my engineer and co-producer Josh for connecting me with my guest for this episode, Jessica Dalton! Jess is a podcaster and enneagram coach! If you’re a personality test fan, curious about the enneagram, or just a fan of podcasters chatting, this is the episode for you! Jess and I talked candidly about the enneagram and all its facets and I learned so much! You’ll wanna check out...2022-05-191h 08Church Jams Now!Church Jams Now!Vol. 11 - Almost There by MercyMeFaith Rugen of the Enjoy The Sass podcast joins the CJN Crew to do a deep on MercyMe's 2001 album Almost There. Not gonna lie, it goes off the rails fast! TJ enters the multiverse, Kylan starts a psychedelic rock band, and "I Can Only Imagine" why MercyMe singer Bart Millard joins the chat and has a problem with Josh. Follow Faith's podcast Enjoy The Sass and listen to the episode the CJN guys guest on!2022-04-212h 23Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 405 - Church Jams NowWhat’s up guys! I’m so stoked for my guests this week, hosts and producers of the podcast, Church Jams Now! My new friends, Kylan Savage, TJ Smith, and someone you all know and love, my producer, and theirs, Josh Olson! Y’all, this episode was an absolute blast to record. These guys are a riot and we had a great conversation on podcasting and what it’s like to have creative projects with friends! You’ll wanna check out this episode, if only for the laughs and a peek behind the podcasting curtain! Grab some coffee, and come hang out w...2022-04-071h 21Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 404 - Kane ChildWhat’s up guys! I’m super excited for my guest this week is my best friend, Kane! We sat down and had an awesome conversation on friendship, what it’s like to begin a walk with the Lord, serving in church, and also, how she’s the absolute best hype woman out there. We also talk a little about an exciting journey she and her husband will be embarking on soon! Grab some coffee, and come hang out with us for a little while! You’re going to love Kane, I just know for a fact!  Go follow Kane on Instagra...2022-03-1754 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 403 - Be Like a DuckWhat’s up guys! No guest this week! Just me! And we’re talking about something I’ve been working on lately and that’s “being like a duck”. Wanna know what that means?! Well, grab some coffee, and come hang out with us for a little while!  Also, this is officially episode 50!! How cool is that?! Can't believe we've done 50 episodes! Cheers to the next 50!  Shoutout to my engineer Josh for composing the NEW MUSIC you’ll hear mixed into the episodes this season! We’re excited to switch it up!  Y’all, we have OFFICIAL ENJOY THE SASS MERCH!! Head to www.e...2022-02-2414 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 402 - Mike and Elizabeth Ward (The Other 23)What’s up guys! I’m really excited for my guests this week! That’s right, GUESTS! My friends Mike and Elizabeth Ward! They’re the founders of an amazing nonprofit called The Other 23. We sat down to talk about what all goes in to running a nonprofit, the challenges that they’ve faced during the pandemic. It was an amazing conversation where I learned so much and I’m so glad that we were able to talk all about the importance of the work they are doing! We also chatted about how we all met in the fashion world and talked b...2022-02-0353 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 401 - Slow StartsWhat’s up guys! Happy New Year!! It’s 2022 and we’re kicking off season 4 with a solo episode! It’s a short one, just to ease in to the year. I’m talking slow starts. This year certainly started off a bit slower for me than most years and it made me realize that sometimes it takes a minute to get into the swing of things and THAT’S OKAY!! So, grab some coffee, and come hang out with me for a little while! Head to my instagram and let me know what slow starts you’re embracing in the new year! ...2022-01-2028 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 314 - End of Year Wrap UpWhat’s up guys! This week we're wrapping up 2021! Can you believe it?! No guest as we close out the year but, I'm talking life in your 20s! I asked my followers on Instagram to help me out with this conversation so, I'm sharing some of the best advice and lessons you guys and I have learned either while in or after being twenty-somethings! And of course, I shared some of my favorite things from this year from movies to podcasts! I'm so excited for all that 2022 has in store and can't wait to keep putting out content for y'all! Bo...2021-12-1035 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 313 - Theresa ReiffWhat’s up guys! I’m so excited for my guest this week! My guest is Theresa Reiff! She’s got an incredible story and I loved getting to chat with her. Here’s just a little bit about Theresa!    Theresa is a speaker and the author of Overcoming Sexual Abuse – From the Inside Out  available now from Amazon. As a child, she experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, but that didn’t stop her. God led her on a journey to substitute fear, shame, and defeat with courage, forgiveness, and victory. Her journey continues, and she invites you to join her.    We...2021-11-191h 17Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 312 - Confidence and CreativityWhat’s up guys! No guest on this episode but, this topic came from a struggle to record, if we’re being honest…I’m talking about what it means for me to be confident. And what that confidence means for my creativity. i was surprised at what came out of just dissecting what those two things imply and how they relate. I also dig into some thoughts on hustle culture and social media. I cover a lot of ground in a little short episode so, grab some coffee, or tea, and check out this episode! And let me know if you h...2021-11-0516 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 311 - Angela BlairWhat’s up guys! This episode’s guest is my friend, Angela!! We met at church and clicked instantly! Angela is a Jesus loving business owner, newlywed, and soon to be podcaster! I loved sitting down and talking with her about all her amazing projects and her history. She has such a cool story and y'all are going to absolutely love her! I can't wait to check out her new podcast "All Strings Attached" when it launches during "cuff season". Do you know what cuff season is?! Well, listen in on our conversation to learn more! We definitely nerded out on a...2021-10-0858 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 310 - We‘re Three!Y'all!!! Just like that, Enjoy the Sass is THREE!!  I can’t believe it! To say I’m grateful is an understatement because my heart is so full. The love and support y’all have shown these past 3 years is incredible and mind blowing.  So to celebrate, for this episode I asked y’all to give me topics to pick my top 3s of and you delivered! This was a great way to ring in 3! Go check out my top 3s for the 3rd birthday!  Here are the links to the Books I mentioned in this episode:  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig...2021-09-1829 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 309 - Kelly HackneyWhat’s up guys! This episode’s guest is my sweet internet friend, Kelly!! She’s my coffee soul sister and I just love her! We honestly could have talked for hours but, we had the best time chatting! We talked all about her love for marketing and what it was like starting her business. Of course we talked coffee, PSLs anyone?! And threw in some Gilmore Girls and fall talk because it’s September and why not?! I know you guys are going to love Kelly so, grab some coffee (or whatever you’re sipping) and enjoy our conversation!    Y’all go fol...2021-09-131h 01Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 308 - Chasing SunsetsWhat’s up guys! No guest on this episode but, this topic idea is inspired by my girl Raven. She suggested I talk about poetry and what it means to me, how I find ideas, and more. So that's just what I did! It's a fun topic and I didn't realize quite the journey poetry and I have been on together so, sit back and enjoy! Also, check out my Instagram reel for a reading of one of my poems or scroll through my "POETRY" highlight for previous works! This episode makes me wish it was chilly and we could si...2021-08-0627 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 307 - Anna ReiffWhat’s up guys! My guest today is my sweet friend Anna Reiff! She's one of the most stylish and kindest people I know! We sat down to talk about her new clothing line, "Vibin with Jesus", what it's like running a business with her dad, how we navigate social media in today's society, and also, what God is doing in and through her life! She's off to Portland Bible College soon so we talked all about that transition and what she's excited about most for college! Y'all are going to love Anna because I just adore her! Grab some co...2021-07-2346 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 306 - Kylie BirchfieldWhat’s up guys! My guest today is my friend Kylie Birchfield!! She’s an amazing human and also an AWESOME photographer. we spent the afternoon of this recording doing an ETS PHOTOSHOOT 😮 (so much content coming soon) and then sat down to talk about her passion for photography and how we met serving at church and also talked about the incredible nonprofit she’s working with. I loved my time with Kylie and y’all are going to love her! Grab some coffee or your drink of choice and enjoy! Follow Kylie on IG: @kyliejaiphotos Follow We are Not Broken: @we...2021-07-0229 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 305 - Take a BreakWhat’s up guys! I'm baaaack! No guest for the first episode of the summer but, I think this is a good one, a "shorty" just to get back into the swing of things! Sometimes a break becomes less about resting and more about growth and development. And that's exactly what I'm talking about in this episode. Grab some coffee or your drink of choice and enjoy! Here’s a few things you'll hear about in this episode: Ashley Ulmer: (@ashulmerdesign) STICKERS! If you would like one, send me a DM! Clubhouse...are you on CH?! Find me, or send me a...2021-06-1816 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 304 - Lacey HurleyWhat’s up guys! This week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my sweet friend Lacey! We talk about what God is doing in her life, the importance of community, and some of the fun and exciting things she has coming up! Y’all are going to adore her because I do! We also bond even more over our love for coffee and our church fam! Come hang out with us for a little bit and enjoy our conversation!  Here’s a few things we mentioned in this episode:  Sleeping at Last Enneagram Album: Listen Here Love Secrets B...2021-04-1642 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 303 - Inspiration & MotivationWhat’s up guys! No guest on the podcast this week but, we’re closing out March with a conversation on Inspiration and Motivation! If you know me, you know I love definitions so, I’m breaking down the definitions of both words and putting them in context of all the the things, life, podcast, creative! Shout out to my girl Rachael for helping me flush out this idea! I also want to hear from y’all what inspires and motivates you!! And check out this drawing from my internet friend: @ninine.gaskins! Amazing right?! Please reach out if you have que...2021-03-3116 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 302 - Cassie SabinWhat’s up guys! I have a super amazing guest for this week! My friend Cassie Sabin and I sat down to talk youth ministry, sabbath, and balancing all of that! She also has some super dope thoughts on motherhood, marriage, and ministry! It was so great hanging with Cassie and having an awesome conversation, y’all are going to love her as much as I do! Thanks to everyone who sent in questions for Cassie, we covered those throughout the episode! Follow Cassie @yoimcassie and City Youth @cityyouthculture.  Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can b...2021-03-1254 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 301 - Happy New YearWhat’s up guys! I took a much needed break but, WE'RE BACK! No guest on the podcast to get back into the swing of things but, I'm catching y'all up on what the plans are for this season on Enjoy the Sass! I also answered a couple questions from an insta-story where I wanted to see what y'all wanted to hear from me! Thanks to everyone who sent in questions, I'll answer some on the podcast and others just on my stories so, make sure you're following me on Instagram to stay up to date! Happy 2021! I can't wait fo...2021-02-0520 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 215 - 2020 All Wrapped UpWhat’s up guys! Special Episode today! This is our very last episode of 2020 so, we’re switching things up a bit and my friend Susan Oberg who you’ll remember from Episode 207, is helping me wrap up the year. She’s taking the reins and asking me the questions! We went through and broke down all of this year’s episode and talked about our favorite moments from each one. It was super fun to go back through and remember all the amazing conversations and guests from 2020. It’s been such a great year for the podcast and we’re just gettin...2020-12-301h 27Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 214 - Vad and HannahWelcome to Enjoy The Sass Podcast! What’s up guys! This week on the podcast I am so excited to have two of my great friends on the podcast! One you've heard before, Vad (listen to his first episode HERE) and Hannah! They're the hosts of God In/God Out Podcast, an awesome new podcast where they talk about what God is doing in and through them! You can check it out HERE. We sat down to talk about what it's been like for them doing a podcast, serving in ministry, and how God is working in their lives. Not only...2020-12-1854 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 213 - Josh OlsonWelcome to Enjoy The Sass Podcast! What’s up guys! This week on the podcast I have my good friend, podcast partner, and engineer Josh Olson as a guest! He’s someone I look to for financial advice. On more than one occasion I’ve asked him, “What does Dave say?” or “Does Dave say yes?” to purchases or plans for my money. So, I figured since I’m still celebrating getting out of debt this year, we’d sit down for a chat on what being financially responsible looks like. We also talk about where he gained his financial wisdom and resourc...2020-11-271h 04Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 212 - Kaia ObergWelcome to Enjoy The Sass Podcast! What's up guys! This week on the podcast we have my girl Kaia! I met Kaia just over a year ago in youth church at Reach and we instantly bonded over our love for Jesus and coffee! She's got such an incredible spirit and her heart for people is unparalleled. We had an awesome conversation on what it's like to be a teenager who loves Jesus and how that impacts those around you. We also dove into what social media does to teenagers and how we can use it as a mission field. She...2020-11-0645 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 211 - International Podcast DayWelcome to Enjoy the Sass Podcast! You guys! This episode is super cool because I was asked to be a speaker for INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY last month! If you don’t know what that is, it’s “an international celebration of the power of podcasts!” I’ll link the website down below here so you can go check out all of the speakers and fall more in love with podcasts! I’m so honored to have had this opportunity to speak on something so near and dear to me and that’s my faith! My video can also be found on the 2020 Br...2020-10-1618 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 210 - Two YearsWelcome to Enjoy The Sass Podcast! Y'all!!! Enjoy the Sass is TWO YEARS OLD!!! Can you believe it?! Gosh, what a journey this has been...I just can't begin to say thank you enough to everyone who has supported me, encouraged me and shown love for the podcast. So, this episode is super special because, I just get to share my heart with y'all! I talk about the process of starting Enjoy the Sass, my podcast partners, exciting things to come, and a bunch more! I hope y'all know that your support means the world to me! I can't wait...2020-09-1821 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 209 - Dom CharlesWelcome to Enjoy The Sass Podcast!    This week on the podcast is my girl DOM! She’s got an incredible story and I loved diving in to what God is doing in her life. Definitely learned a lot and am constantly inspired by her drive! Y’all are going to love her! I hope everyone is staying safe and finding moments of joy and positivity in this season! Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can be praying for you! We've got some exciting stuff coming up, so be sure you're following along on socials, subscribe on Appl...2020-09-1137 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 208 - Jerome RugenWelcome to Enjoy The Sass Podcast! Y'all! At long last, a guest that's been most highly requested...MY DAD!! That's right, this week's guest on the podcast is none other than Jerome Rugen! Finally we get the parent's perspective on our adoption story, we also talk about God's grace in our lives, movies and more! I loved sitting down with my dad for this episode and I know y'all are going to love him just as much! He's the best. I hope everyone is staying safe and finding moments of joy and positivity in this season! Please reach out if...2020-09-041h 08Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 207 - Susan ObergWelcome to Enjoy The Sass Podcast!   I’m so excited for this episode because my guest is Susan Oberg! She’s a life coach, mom,  Jesus lover and is as obsessed with coffee as I am.  We have an amazing conversation about community, growing a business and leaning on God for provision in every season. I hope everyone is staying safe and finding moments of joy and positivity in this season! Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can be praying for you!  Follow Susan: @susanmarieoberg Follow The Gathering Company: @gathering.company  Special Thanks:  Music and Engineering...2020-07-3048 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 206 - Christa and RavenWelcome to Enjoy The Sass Podcast! We're back this week with TWO special guests...my roommates and best friends, Christa Chimento and Raven Cato. We're talking about community, living with roommates and what it's like to create an atmosphere other people feel comfortable entering. These girls are some of the most inspiring and strong forces in my life and I know y'all are going to love them! I hope everyone is staying safe and finding moments of joy and positivity in this season! Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can be praying for you! Identity...2020-06-2456 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 205 - How Jesus Saved MeWelcome to Enjoy The Sass Podcast! No guest on the podcast as I'm back after far too long a break! I’m taking on the #howjesussavedme "challenge" and sharing a bit of my testimony! I also talk honestly about how the whole COVID-19 pandemic has been for me and my creative process. I hope everyone is staying safe and finding moments of joy and positivity in this season! Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can be praying for you! How Jesus Saved Me Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HOWJESUSSAVEDME/ Plainsmen Worship on Spotify: https://op...2020-04-1617 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 204 - Take a MomentWelcome to Enjoy The Sass Podcast!   No guest on the podcast to kick off March! This week, I’m talking God encounters and ways the Lord has been speaking to me! I really hope y’all are encouraged by this episode because I know I was loving feeling God speak through it! Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can be praying for you!  Keep up with Reach Youth: @reachyouthatx Song: Take a Moment by United Pursuit (ft. Will Reagan) Special Thanks: Music and Engineering by: Josh Olson (@joshuaolson33) Graphics and Branding by: Aly Olson  (@aly.olson) I...2020-03-1017 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 203 - Vad FarrarWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!  Back to back guests this month! This episode I sit down with my friend Vad and we talk about everything God is doing in and through our lives! Vad is an A1 since Day 1 and he spits some wisdom during this conversation so, grab a pen and take notes! I hope y’all are encouraged and inspired by our conversation because I know I was! Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can be praying for you!  Keep up with Reach Youth: @reachyouthatx  Special Thanks:  Music and Engineering by: Josh O...2020-02-281h 13Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 202 - Ryan AlbertWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!    Y’all get ready. This episode of the podcast is a long time coming! The one and only Ryan Albert is my guest! He’s one of my best friends and the most passionate guy I know! We’re talking about what it’s like serving in church, balancing serving with your best friends and doing life together.  I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we really enjoyed chatting! Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can be praying for you!  Follow Ryan on Instagram: @iamryanalbert  Check out his photog...2020-02-111h 01Leading with JoyLeading with JoySalt and Light — Rector’s Address for the 2019 Annual Meeting of St. Paul’s Brookline2019 Annual Meeting Rector’s Annual AddressFebruary 9, 2020Good morning, church!  And welcome to the one hundred and seventy-first annual meeting of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brookline.  This is my 11th Annual Address as your rector.  And, as is my practice each year, I want to start by reminding you how much I love you, and how much I love being your rector.  Let me state, once again, that it is a privilege to walk your journeys of faith with you and I am humbled by your faithfulness and your trust.I do n...2020-02-1000 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 201 - Welcome to 2020!Welcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast! No guest on the podcast this time but, we’re kicking off 2020 with words of the year and some reflection on the coming year! I’m super excited for what we have planned for this new season and I hope y’all are too! Thank you so so much for listening! Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can be praying for you! Check out Pastor Landon and his amazing church in Fort Worth: @mercyculture Special Thanks: Music and Engineering by: Josh Olson (@joshuaolson33) Graphics and Branding by: Aly Olson...2020-01-2913 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 119 - 2019 WrappedWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!  No guest on the podcast this time but, I’m wrapping up 2019 in the best way! I’m talking about my decade and year in music. A fun surprise in this episode as we found an old article from 10 years ago I wrote for the school newspaper in high school. I also wrote a good old fashioned Christmas Letter. I hope y’all enjoy wrapping up this year! Thank you so so much! I hope you’re enjoying listening as much as I enjoy creating this podcast! Please reach out if you have questions...2019-12-3121 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 118 - Raven CatoWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast! This week in the podcast I sit down with my girl Raven and we talk about what it’s like to walk in Gods call for your life, the importance of community and authenticity. She’s one of the realest chicks I know and I think y’all are going to love her! Follow Raven on Instagram: @ravennichelle_22 Things we talked about: That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs (https://apple.co/2w0KUk2) The Popcast (http://knoxandjamie.com/) Single, Dating, Engaged, Married (https://amzn.to/2sNoB39) Jesus Is King by Kanye At Midnig...2019-12-211h 04Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 117 - Kylie McCabeWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!    This week on the podcast my guest is my former roommate and one of my best friends, Kylie McCabe (Bollwitt)! We talk a lot about waiting and the pursuit of a love story, passions, and finding your true identity outside of any relationships. She’s a fierce, God-loving lady who has made some big moves and prayed some scary prayers. I hope y’all love getting to know Kylie as much as I loved catching up with her!  You’ll have to take notes to catch all the references, recommendations and truth bombs dropped i...2019-10-251h 10Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 116 - ETS Turns ONE!Welcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!    No guest on the podcast this time but, I’m answering y’all’s questions and talking about this crazy journey because, IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY! Enjoy the Sass is officially a year old! I’m beyond grateful to all of you for listening. Thank you so so much! I hope you’re enjoying listening as much as I enjoy creating this podcast! Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can be praying for you!    Special Thanks:  Music and Engineering by: Josh Olson (@joshuaolson33) Graphics and Branding by: Aly Olson (@aly.olson...2019-10-1025 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 115 - Stop CoastingWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!  No guest on the podcast after the long break! But, I’m talking about prayer and purpose. This past couple months I’ve been on a journey of rediscovering purpose in ministry. I really felt like God had placed this little podcast episode on my heart to share so, I hope y’all enjoy and that if you needed some encouragement to keep on keeping on, this was just the thing! Please reach out if you have questions, thoughts, or if I can be praying for you!   Follow Reach Youth on Instagram at: @reachyout...2019-08-1715 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 114 - Thanks Mom and Dad!Welcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!  No guest on the podcast this week but, I’m talking parents! Not TO my parents quite yet, but, stay tuned for that! This episode I gush on Debbie and Jerome and talk a lot about how the way their lives have truly made me who i am to this day! They’re my role models and I’m their biggest fan so, I hope y’all enjoy hearing a little bit about my parents!  Special Thanks:  Music and Engineering by: Josh Olson (@joshuaolson33) Graphics and Branding by: Aly Olson (@aly.olson)  If you aren’t a...2019-06-2917 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 113 - Alyssa JohnsonWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!  This week on the podcast I sit down with my dear friend Alyssa and we talk all things photography, podcasts, and what it’s like to be a creative and a young female entrepreneur. This girl is a true inspiration to me and it’s an honor to sit down with her for a chat!  Alyssa introduced me to some of my favorite podcasts and here are some of our current favs:   The Morning Toast (https://spoti.fi/2Ep6rI8) The Refine Collective Podcast (https://apple.co/2WrL1V2) The Popcast (http://knoxandjamie.com/) So...2019-06-1151 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 112 - Q&AWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!  This week on the podcast I switched it up and decided to take some questions from the audience! Well, my Instagram followers. we all know how good I am at being vulnerable so, this episode stretched me just a little bit. I hope y’all enjoy!  I want to know from y’all what you’re loving about the podcast and anything you might want to hear.  Special Thanks:  Music and Engineering by: Josh Olson (@joshuaolson33) Graphics and Branding by: Aly Olson (@aly.olson)    If you aren’t already, be sure you subscribe and follow me o...2019-05-2418 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 111 - Janelle ColeWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!  This week on the podcast I sit down with my girl Janelle and we talk about her new clothing line, “good” hair and so much more! I hope y’all love her fun spirit and positive attitude as much as Ido!  Check out what she’s digging: Gary Vee (@garyvee) Pink Sweat$ (Find him here: https://apple.co/2o4VSkC)  Tori Kelly’s worship album (Listen here: https://apple.co/2o4VSkC)  Good Skincare (can we get an AMEN!) Follow Janelle at: @whitethrghblack and check her website: www.emergeclothingco.com  Special Thanks:  Music and Engineering by...2019-04-261h 01Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 110 - Embrace ChangeWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!  It’s been the longest break but, I’ve returned and I’m so excited to be back! I’m talking change and perspective on this episode! Y’all, change is hard but I’m learning it’s SO GOOD!  Here’s what I want to know:  Book recommendations: Give me all the recs! I need some summer reading!  What’re you listening to? Podcasts? Music?   Special Thanks:  Music and Engineering by: Josh Olson (@joshuaolson33) Graphics and Branding by: Aly Olson (@aly.olson)    If you aren’t already, be sure you subscribe and follow me on social media!  In...2019-04-1217 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 109 - Ashley UlmerWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!   This week on the podcast I talk to my social media friend Ashley Ulmer! You guys, we’ve never met before but I feel like we’ve been friends forever! I loved sitting down and talking with her about creativity, Jesus, and being a mom. I hope y’all enjoy our conversation!   Things we mentioned in this episode: That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs (https://apple.co/2w0KUk2) Oh...Teresa and Tristin Podcast (https://apple.co/2MFGua1)   100 Days to Brave by Annie F. Downs (https://amzn.to/2HCE7pK) The Happy Hour with Ja...2019-02-2756 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 108 - Goals Not ResolutionsWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!   Happy New Year! Happy 2019! No guest to start the year. I talk about some of my goals for this year, including learning to play guitar!! I also tease my next episode with my Instagram, graphic designer friend Ash (@ashulmerdesign)! Stay tuned!   I’m so excited to be back! I can’t wait for more content and exciting guests this year! Thank you to all of my listeners and subscribers! It means the world to me that you’d choose to spend time listening to this big dream of mine!   Things I mentioned in this epis...2019-02-0214 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 107 - It's a Family Tradition!Welcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!  No guest to end the year! I talk about some of my favorite Christmas Traditions and what this season means to me. Christmas is my favorite time of year and holds a very special place in my family. I also tease a special episode coming after the new year! Stay tuned! I want to take a moment to say thank you to all of my amazing guests this year. Lucas, Chris, and Tyler each brought something super different and equally special and I’m so grateful for their being on the podcast! And esp...2018-12-2213 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 106 - Tyler ChimentoWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast!  Back to back guests! This week I’m so excited to have my friend and youth pastor Tyler Chimento on the podcast! We talk about Tyler’s journey to becoming a youth pastor, balancing passions and your calling and we wrap up 2018 by talking about a bunch of our favorite movies. Also, Marvel. We’re big fans, y’all. I hope you guys love listening to our conversation as much as we had fun talking about all the things!   Things we mentioned in this episode: Reach Youth: www.reachchurch.com/youth  All the movies! You’l...2018-12-201h 14Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 105 - Chris CodyWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast! This week I’m so excited to have my good friend Chris Cody on the podcast! We talk about all things music, social media and photography. I hope you guys love listening to our conversation as much as I loved catching up with Chris and seeing what his life has been like since he moved to San Diego! CHRIS MADE US AN EXCLUSIVE PLAYLIST!! You can listen here: Apple Music: Listen Here Spotify: Listen Here Things we mentioned in this episode: Basic Agency: https://basicagency.com/ Basic BrandBeats Podcast - Listen here: https://bran...2018-11-301h 10Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 104 - My Favorite ThingsWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast! No guest this week on the podcast! Just me and a few of my favorite things! Be sure you stay tuned because I have some super fun guests coming up! Some of my favorite things mentioned in this episode: Podcasts! The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey (listen here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-hour-with-jamie-ivey/id880741976?mt=2) That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs (listen here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-fun-with-annie-f-downs  The Popcast with Knox and Jaime (listen here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-popcast-with-knox-and-jamie/id712316884?mt=2) Off Camera with S...2018-11-1418 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 103 - EntropyWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast! No guest this week on the podcast! Just me and a little bit of my story! I get asked a lot how I got into production. Well, tune in to this episode to hear all about it! Things we mentioned in this episode: My Thesis: Entropy! Watch here: (https://youtu.be/PiuAqqS93qo) Look Up Child by Lauren Daigle - Listen here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/look-up-child/1409149359) For all fashion related things (www.fashionx.co) My 3 Questions! As always, what’re you listening to or reading? How are you making your dr...2018-10-3117 minEnjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 102 - Lucas GonzalezWelcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast! Thanks for coming on this journey! In this episode, I sit down with my pastor and friend, Lucas Gonzalez. We had an amazing conversation and I think y’all are going to love it! Things we mentioned in this episode: Our church: Reach Church (www.reachchurch.com) Living with A Fire by Jesus Culture - Listen here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/living-with-a-fire-live/1411431021) Life.Church - Listen to their podcast here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/life-church-with-craig-groeschel-audio/id73802266?mt=2) Audiobooks The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber The God I Never Kn...2018-10-041h 06Enjoy The SassEnjoy The SassEpisode 101 - Launch Day!Welcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast! Thanks for coming on this journey! We’re officially launched! This is episode 1 and it’s a short one just to give you an overview of what’s to come! Things I mentioned in this episode: My church: Reach Church (www.reachchurch.com) The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey (listen here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-hour-with-jamie-ivey/id880741976?mt=2) That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs (listen here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-fun-with-annie-f-downs) BobbyCast (listen here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bobbycast) Kacey Musgraves “Golden Hour” (find it here: https://it...2018-09-1806 min