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Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#207 Rambling Through Life Updates, a Day Trip to NYC, and the Father's Love for UsThis week's podcast episode is extra special because it's our last episode before January. We're talking about some of our favorite Christmas traditions, Fran's recent day trip to New York City, and then we slow things down to reflect on our December memory verse: "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.' Luke 2:10–11 As we close out the year, we'r...
2025-12-1546 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#38 Leigh Gray: An Honest Breath of Fresh AirHave you scheduled a campus visit? Come see us and let us know you are on campus. We would love to say hi. Schedule your visit here. If you have any questions at all about Union, the podcast, or our guest, email us! Ted Kluck: tkluck@uu.edu Fran Thomas: fthomas@uu.edu If you are ready to fill out an application to Union, do not pay the application fee! We have a fee waiver code for you. Simply type in the word TALK, all capital letters, no spaces, and you d...
2025-12-0850 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#205 Susie Said So Christmas EditionIt's the most wonderful time of the year, and the perfect time for Susie Said So: Christmas Edition! Grab a peppermint mocha and join us as we discuss all the things you need to know this season, including: 🎁 Our favorite gift ideas 👗 Holiday fashion and the color that's trending this season 🎶 The Christmas songs on repeat in our homes and cars 🏡 Hostess gift ideas that are thoughtful and easy 📖 Our new memory verse for December to help keep our hearts centered in the season It's lighthearted, practical, and full of ideas...
2025-12-0154 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#204 Holiday Cooking with KKFollow KK on Instagram here! Her account on IG is a great place to see what she is cooking. Then for anyone local wanting to see her website and order food from her, click here! 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. Each episode is recorded on the campus of Union University! If you have a stu...
2025-11-2454 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#37 Beyond the Finish Line: Connecting with Church in CollegeHave you scheduled a campus visit? We would love to see you! You can schedule that visit by going here. If you have questions at all about anything, send us an email: Ted Kluck tkluck@uu.edu Fran Thomas fthomas@uu.edu If you are ready to apply to Union, do not pay the application fee. We have a fee waiver code for you! Simply type in the word TALK, all capital letters, no spaces, and you do not have to pay the application fee. Are you following us on...
2025-11-1928 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#202 Thankful for good counsel, good laughter, and good growing together!In this week's conversation, we have an update on Fran's social experiment, her super fun estate plan, and our new favorite matchng sets, volunteer opportunities, and bible teachings. We also share our November Blessing Box project, our new favorite questions to ponder, Angela's new bible and our November memory verse. 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 i...
2025-11-1042 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#36 From the Grove to the Great Lawn: Margaret Anne's unusual Union journeyCome see us! You can schedule a visit here. We have a fee waiver code for you if you are ready to apply. Simply type in the word "TALK," all capital letters, and you will not have to pay the application fee. Send us an email if you have any questions at all: Fran Thomas fthomas@uu.edu Ted Kluk tkluck@uu.edu Learn more about Margaret Anne and her business, Blue Byrd Marketing, here!
2025-10-2738 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#200 Happy 200th Episode to All of Us!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 abou...
2025-10-2738 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#199 We Can Do Hard Things!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...
2025-10-2042 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast198 Fall Break Fun!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 to...
2025-10-1336 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#35 From Taylor University to Taylor Swift: academic musings with College of Arts and Sciences Dean Fred JohnsonJoin us for a lively and nostalgic conversation with Dr. Fred Johnson that kicks off with our favorite music memories from the 80's and 90's, Taylor Swift, and then seamlessly transitions into a thoughtful exploration of the transformative power of a liberal arts education at Union University. If you have any questions, please email us! Professor Ted Kluck: tkluck@uu.edu Fran Thomas: fthomas@uu.edu Dr. Fred Johnson: abjohnson@uu.edu We would love to see you on campus! Schedule a visit here! Ready to apply to...
2025-10-0634 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#196 Fear is a LiarThis 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...
2025-09-2938 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#34 Recruiting Hearts & Minds: Makayla Baker on Union's MissionIn this episode, we talk to Enrollment Counselor, Makayla Baker, about her journey to Union as a student, why she chose Union when she wanted to go to a larger state school, and now as an employee, how she advocates for students to attend Union. What sets Union apart from other universities? We answer many questions you may have as a parent or high school student. If you have any questions about Union, send us an email: Fran Thomas: fthomas@uu.edu Ted Kluck: tkluck@uu.edu Makayla Baker: mbaker@uu...
2025-09-1630 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#192 Fun Hot Takes, Jesus, and Just LifeIn this week's conversation, we are full of opinions about pumpkin spice, greeting cards and Facebook Marketplace. We share life updates including Fran going back to school and what she is already learning in the process. We also discuss Colossians 1:9-11 and our memory verse for the month of September. We want the wisdom God Himself promises to give us! 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 liv...
2025-09-0143 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#191 What Do We Believe? Is Salvation Really For Everyone?This week's conversation begins with our usual fun, lighthearted rambling as we get caught up on all kinds of things, but then becomes more serious as Fran elaborates on a Facebook post she wrote several weeks ago about a scary situation in our hometown. Fran shares how jail ministry gave her new perspective as the Lord continues to teach us so much about this world and all the people in it. We hope this conversation causes each of us to consider who we are, what we believe, and what we hope for those desperately in need of Je...
2025-08-2547 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#32 Hello, New Bulldogs!A few things we discussed on this episode: Welcome Week Life Groups Student Organizations Greek Life GO Trips Psalm 37:5 Graduation is May 5, 2029 Psalm 90:17 You can contact us at these email addresses: Fran Thomas fthomas@uu.edu Hayden Phillips hphillips@uu.edu Kelsey Stookey kstookey@uu.edu
2025-07-1453 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#189 Season 5 finaleIt's our season 5 finale! Can y'all believe it's finally summer?! We have updates on the farm (including swans, turkeys and a famous band member), Kaylee's graduation party and Fran's fabulous grad gift. We also share our opinions on weighted vests, small town courthouses, and Grandma hobbies. For our spiritual segment, we discuss our upcoming social media fast in July (join us!) and the books and podcasts we are loving right now. We wrap it all up with a beautiful passage from Psalms 111. We sure do love y'all and hope you have the very best summer! Fran's fabulous melamin...
2025-05-2647 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#185 Rambling about Birthdays, Italy, and Fun Things to ComeIn this week's conversation, we are rambling about birthdays, graduations, and Angela's upcoming trip to Italy. We also discuss Fran's real ID experience, graduation gift ideas, our new favorite way to use ChatGPT, Bob's burgers, bathroom selfies, and of course, Jesus :) We hope this conversation brightens your day. We sure do love y'all! Proverbs 16:24 "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Experiencing God Day by Day Devotional Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge Christy Nockels podcast: The Glor...
2025-04-2849 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#183 Rambling with Fran and AngelaIn this week's rambling, we have some life updates for y'all (including Fran's new hair and new house!) plus our thoughts on Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Fran has a great book recommendation and we wrap it all up with 1 Corinthians 13. We love y'all and hope this conversation encourages you today! Remember Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Listen to Sophie & Melanie on the Big Boo Cast Add flavor to your water bottle with Skittles powder Lead Like Jesus: Lessons From the Greatest Leadership Role M...
2025-04-1446 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#31 Let's Talk About Basketball and Jesus with Jazzy AnousinhYou can learn more about our women's basektball program by going here. You can learn more about Coach Campbell here. If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask! Email Ted at tkluck@uu.edu or Fran at fthomas@uu.edu Be sure and sign up for a campus visit here. Be sure and let us know you are coming. We want to say hi! We also have a fee waiver code for you if you are ready to apply. Simply type in the word "TALK" all capital letters...
2025-04-0824 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#181 Rambling with Fran and AngelaIn this week's conversation, we share what we are loving lately including the recent bible reading on Union University's campus. We also talk about Leadership Union and a recent session we had with students on failure and how it can ultimately lead to success, plus the one surprising question we should ask our children (and ourselves!) each week. We wrap it all up with some encouragement straight from scripture. We love y'all and are so happy to have you here with us! Proverbs 24:16 "For a righteous man falls seven times and rises again, but the wick...
2025-03-3143 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#30 Let's Talk About That with Dr. Dub OliverIn this week's conversation with our President, Dr. Dub Oliver, we talk about GO Trips, the wonderful new building named The Ethos Forum, plans for the new chapel, and finally the financial health of the university. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ted at tkluck@uu.edu or Fran at fthomas@uu.edu. Also, come see us on campus! You can schedule that visit here! Also, if you are ready to apply to Union and do not want to pay the application fee, we have a fe...
2025-03-2534 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#180 Rambling with Fran and AngelaIn this conversation, we update y'all on the sad thing that happened to both of us on the exact same day. We never know what life may bring, but we do know we are always better together, and and we are so grateful the Lord goes before us every step of the way! We love y'all and love rambling with you each week. Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." We love connecting with you in our Facebook group, on Instagram and here and there on TikTok! Ea...
2025-03-2441 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#179 Rambling with Fran and AngelaWe have lots of fun rambling for y'all this week! This is one of those conversations that will make you laugh and smile, plus Fran has a sweet update from her Union University GO Trip to Clarkston, Georgia. We also recap Gather 2025 and Angela shares her new favorite way to memorize scripture with Dwell Differently. As Fran reminds us, "To be a true disciple of Christ in unhurried culture, it will cost you something." Jesus is worth it all! We sure do love y'all and hope this episode encourages each of you! Learn more about Union University GO tr...
2025-03-1747 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#29 A conversation with Dr. Jacob Shatzer | What exactly is a Provost?Dr. Shatzer is Union's current Provost. Many people are curious what that word even means or what they do. We unpack that title just a bit as well as discuss his thoughts, ideas, hopes, and dreams for academics at Union University. If you have any questions at all feel free to reach out to Dr. Shatzer at jshatzer@uu.edu. If you have any feedback at all about this epsiose or any episode, contact Ted at tkluck@uu.edu or Fran at fthomas@uu.edu. Have you scheduled your campus visit yet? Do tha...
2025-03-1129 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#28 Let's Talk About Scholars of Excellence with Makayla MadisonThis is a perfect conversation to listen to if you are a high school senior interested in Union, have an ACT score of 29 or higher, or recently participated in our Scholars of Excellence competition, listen to what last year's winner, Makayla Madison, has to say about her time at Union and her Scholars of Excellence experience. If you want to visit campus, schedule that visit here and let us know you are coming. We want to say hi! If you are ready to apply and not pay the application fee, simply type in the word "T...
2025-02-2535 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#176 Rambling About New Orleans and JesusWell, this conversation was fun! Angela just got back from her first trip to New Orleans, and we have lots of details. We talk about the food, the culture, and our thoughts about it all. In classic Rambling fashion, we also made it spiritual, and Fran wraps it all up with a mic drop moment you don't want to miss! We sure do love y'all and love serving you through this podcast. We hope y'all have a great week! Proverbs 16:24 "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." We LOVE con...
2025-02-2441 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#175 Rambling with Fran and AngelaThank you for joining in our rambling this week! Remember Proverbs 16:24 "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." We love y'all, and we are so grateful for you! We LOVE connecting with you! Join our Facebook group • Follow us on Instagram & TikTok If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or emai Fran at fthomas@uu.edu - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply! Simply use the word TALK on the application.
2025-02-1747 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#172 Let's Ramble About All the Disney MagicIn this episode, Susie joins us for a full recap of Fran's fabulous birthday celebration at Walt Disney World! We share all the details including where we stayed, what we ate, and what we did each day. As always, Susie has the best recommendations including what to wear and how to pack. We loved including y'all on this adventure and hope our shenanigans put a smile on your face today. Susie's super cute toiletries bags Susie's super cute fanny pack Bluey and the Grouchy Grannies Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet t...
2025-01-2754 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#171 Oh, What Fun!!Well, this morning we are headed home from Fran's fabulous birthday adventure. If you missed it, we saved a highlight of our stories on Instagram and will have a full trip report next week. In the meantime, please enjoy this conversation filled with life updates, things we bought on TikTok shop, new book recommendations, and our journeys toward finding and maintaining supernatural peace. As always, we hope this conversation puts a smile on your face as you listen. We sure do love y'all! "A Fine Sight to See: Leading Like You Were Made For It" by Sophie Hud...
2025-01-2042 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#169 The Rambling Adventures Have Begun!Happy New Year! The rambling is back and full of adventure :) We reflect back on our holiday season and look forward to all that 2025 has in store for us. We share highlights from our Christmas breaks with our people including Fran's cinnamon roll mis-adventure and our favorite Christmas gifts. Angela shares her Poppi soda review and ponders new hobbies (sourdough bread, anyone??). We hope this conversation puts a smile on your face as we begin a brand new year together! Learn more about Purposefully Made Ministries here Poppi drinks DreameBot L20 Ultra Mo...
2025-01-0638 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#167 Rambling About This, That, The Other, and ChristmasThis conversation was so fun!! We are rambling about so many random things including weighted vests, Fran's word aversions, Angela's new Hallow-Thank-mas tradition, and Fran's housing update. We also talk about Make-a-Wish flights to the North Pole, easy plants, and gas station chicken. Angela shares her favorite soup recipe, Fran has an update on Atlas' book about the turkeys, and we wrap it all up with our new favorite bible reading plan. Buckle up and hang on! As always, we hope this conversation makes your day better. We sure do love y'all and love serving you through this podcast.
2024-12-0945 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#165 Rambling About Discipleship, Leadership, and Everyday ThingsIn this conversation, we discuss the upcoming holidays, easy ways to feed all the people when they come home, and a silly new tradition that involves costumes. We marvel over how the Lord is bringing revival through our college athletes and reflect on how God prepares us for each new season. Fran reminds us why it's important to consider the definition of leadership and provides a great question to ask potential employers. Then Angela shares Colossians 3:12 and the spiritual lesson she learned the hard way (it's a good thing the word "remember" appears 8670 times in scripture because we are so...
2024-11-1841 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#24 Little (Jazz) Drummer Boy D.J. CulpDr. D.J. Culp, jazz drummer and music professor, joins us this week for a fantastic conversation about his history with music, his love of certain movies, and his deep appreciation for music education! If you would like to visit campus and visit the music department we would love to see you! You can schedule your visit here. If you have visited campus and ready to apply but don't want to pay the application fee, simply type in the word "TALK" all capital letters, no spaces. If you have questions about anything at all...
2024-11-1235 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#164 Let's Ramble About Fun and Wild ThingsThis is a fun conversation full of the easy listening we all need after surviving Halloween, a time change and the election. We laughed our way through most of this episode and think you will, too. We begin AND end with Fran sharing wild adventure stories that will surprise and entertain you. Then you asked and we answered your questions including the five things we are loving right now. We had a lot to share so please enjoy our shenanigans and as always, we thank you for listening and love rambling with you each week! Wendy's copycat chil...
2024-11-1147 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#163 Rambling about life with JesusThis conversation has the fun encouragment we all need to get us through election week. We ramble about Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, Union Homecoming, Athena the owl, and Christmas tree cakes. Our spiritual segment includes a recap of Amy Ragon's episode and the power of noticing. We sure don't want to miss what the Lord is doing in our lives! We pray this conversation will put a smile on your face. We love you and love serving you each week through this podcast! Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."
2024-11-0442 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#162 Rambling about Jesus, Discipleship, and Life with Amy RagonOur precious friend Amy Ragon is back by popular demand! We love Amy for many reasons, especially her ability to have the deepest, richest conversations in the most relatable way. We talk about what it means to leave a legacy (shoutout Reading Rainbow!) and how to evaluate who we are becoming. Amy shares what the Lord is teaching her, including some powerful encouragement for anyone in a waiting season. We talk about discipleship and how we misunderstood what it actually means. We talk about confessional community and how to identify and confess the deeply rooted sin in our life, plus...
2024-10-2846 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#161 Rambling About All Things Trips, Sports, and JesusThis conversation is all about our recent trips, sports and Jesus! Fran shares details from her Fall Break trip to the Big Apple and Angela recaps her trip to the mountains. We talk Tennessee football (Go Vols!), the adorable kid who danced his way into our hearts, plus our favorite ways to support disaster relief from the horriific flooding in East Tennessee and North Carolina. We wrap it all up by answering our favorite questions: "What's the condition of your heart right now? What is the Lord teaching you in this season?" Let us know your thoughts after you liste...
2024-10-2146 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#22 Let's Talk About That with Brooke HampelWe appreciate Brooke's courage, honesty, and willingness to share the hardest parts of her journey with the Lord with us in this week's conversation. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask us. You may email Ted at tkluck@uu.edu and Fran at fthomas@uu.edu. We would love for you to join us for a campus visit. You can sign up for that here. Also, if you are ready to apply, we have a fee waiver code. Simply type in the word "TALK" all capital letters in the a...
2024-10-1536 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#160 Rambling with Fran and AngelaIf you need a little comedy in your life, parts of this conversation had us laughing until we cried. We ramble about a lot of things including our fall break adventures and whether we are prepared for a natural disaster. Hilarity ensues midway through this episode then we transition into the spiritual segment where we discuss how to be vulnerable and authentic as we pursue the Lord. Who do you want to become as an individual pursuing Christ? What do you want to be known for? How do you want God to use you? What is holding you back? We ta...
2024-10-1440 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#159 Rambling with Fran and AngelaThis week's conversation is a little more on the spiritual side, although y'all know us well enough to know there is some ridiculous, too. We loved our time with the ladies at Malesus Baptist Church last month and wanted to share some of that conversation with you. We discuss what it means to grow in Christ and how to know if you are entering a growing season. There is discomfort in growth, and there is discomfort in staying the same. We will never change if we aren't challenged! We talk about abiding, pruning, watering, and other favorite takeaways from John...
2024-10-0742 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#21 Let's Talk About Being Tristan KellyTristan is a senior from Northern Ireland and a member of the men's cross country team. During this conversation, Tristan takes us through his Catholic upbringing and how he found a personal relationship with Christ through his teammates, coach, and his local church. Tristan shares his story with honesty, humility, and great passion. He is currently in his final season as a cross country athlete and not sure what will happen after graduation in May of 2025, but he knows the Lord has a really good plan for his life and he trusts He will reveal that to h...
2024-10-0132 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#158 Susie Said So Fall EditionOur favorite guest is back for Susie Said So Fall Edition! You will love this conversation about fall trends in fashion and beauty, including the colors and patterns we need in our closet this season (yay for the return of the leopard print!). We talk about jean, boot and skirt styles, nail colors, hostess gift ideas, and Susie's thoughts on a new hair growth supplement. Susie also shares the sweetest update on their three grandchildren (including new baby Oliver!) plus Callie Oliver's top 5 "must haves" for new mamas. camo pants from Walmart - so cute & just $16.99! D...
2024-09-3046 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#157 Rambling with Fran and AngelaThis conversation is full of classic rambling including Fran's trip to Chicago, Gen X reminiscing, what we are learning on Tiktok, and our new low-level goals. We also have updates on Fran's new neighborhood adventures and Angela's shopping probation (and how she was motivated by a mouse!!!). We wrap it all up with Galatians 6:9 and what the Lord is teaching us in this season. We hope this episode puts a smile on your face. We love y'all and hope you have a great week! Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the bod...
2024-09-2348 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#20 Let's Talk About Social Media with Dr. Mollie CarterDr. Mollie Carter , Associate Professor of Psychology, joins us in the conversation during this week's episode. We are talking about her findings on social media research. These findings may surprise you and will definitely cause you to think about social media and how you parent your student through their use of it. Dr. Carter and her husband are part of our Faculty in Residence program on campus. You can read more about that here. If you have questions about Dr. Carter's findings, you can send her an email at mdcarter@uu.edu If yo...
2024-09-1741 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#156 Rambling about Gen X and JesusThis conversation begins with a blast from the past! We are talking all things Gen X including the Brat Pack actors we loved as teenagers. We discuss the Brats documentary on Hulu, the power of being labeled by others and how it impacts our identity. We also share what we are learning from Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer including contemplative prayer and the small habits crucial to our spiritual formation. This book has reshaped our undertanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, and we consider it a "must read" for us all!...
2024-09-1642 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#155 Rambling with Rachel MitchellWe become llike the people we spend time with, and Rachel Mitchell is one of our very favorite influencers! Our faith & fitness coach is back for another great conversation about the battle for our bodies, the importance of gut health, the supplements we need, and how to connect scripture to our fitness. Rachel shares her "must haves" from ALDI, her go-to crockpot meal, and her favorite fitness hacks. We wrap it all up with encouragement from scripture and what the Lord is teaching her in this season. This is an episode you will want to listen to more than once...
2024-09-0942 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University PodcastLet's Talk About a New Academic Year with Dr. DubAs we begin a new academic year, we consider who we are as people and the responsibility given to staff and facutly as we steward students lives and the campus we have been entrusted to care for. Ted often writes for World Magazine. You can find them online here. Union's verse for this new academic year is Isaiah 40:8 and it says, "The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God will stand forever." Our Statement of Faith can be found here. You can read more about the swings g...
2024-09-0329 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#153 Rambling about Moves and Mission TripsIn this episode, we continue the conversation about Fran's big move AND international mission trip in July. Fran updates us on how she is doing and what the Lord is teaching her in this season. We talk about our favorite travel essentials and the importance of getting outside our comfort zones. Fran gives us great questions to ask as we are learning and growing in our relationship with the Lord. Angela recaps Kaylee's mission trip to Kenya and her adventures there. We share what we are loving on television lately, then wrap it all up with beautiful encouragement from scrip...
2024-08-2642 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#18 Let's Talk About Writing and God's Provision with Ted KluckIn this conversation we talk about Ted's writing, past, present, and future projects as well as the Lord's provision in how he found himself as a journalism professor at Union. If you have any questions about the episode, please ask! Ted's email is tkluck@uu.edu Fran's email is fthomas@uu.edu If you would like to visit Union, sign up for that here! Let us know you are coming and we would love to say hi. Are you ready to apply? We do not want you to pay the...
2024-08-2041 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#152 Season 5 kick off!We are back and we have so much catching up to do!! In this episode, we recap our summer including Angela's trip to Boston and our summer book club "Untangle Your Emotions" by Jennie Allen. It's amazing how the Lord was literally preparing Fran for all the major life changes that happened in July, and we talk about all of it! Fran is so honest about what she learned and how to show up for people in hard seasons. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us "We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps." Isnt' that the honest truth?! We are s...
2024-08-1943 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#151 Final Episode Season 4: Rambling with Fran and AngelaInterested in staying up to date with our June book club? Fill out this form and you won't miss a single thing. This is our final conversation of season 4 and we ramble about graduation and the transitions that come with that. We ramble about our summer (actually just June) book club. We will be reading Jennie Allen's new book "Untangle Your Emotions." Order yours here. Do you need some simple summer things to eat? We talk about that. Of course there is a baby swan update from the farm too! And the...
2024-05-1347 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#150 Rambling with Rachel MitchellOur favorite faith and fitness coach is back! Rachel Mitchell is passionate about helping women reach our health and fitness goals through inspiration, motivation, meal planning and God's truths. We talk about our relationships with food, why we should eat more(!!!) to feel better, and how to enjoy exercise. Y'all will love this conversation and will be so encouraged by it! Prayer: Lead me to what is good, God-honoring and sustainable! "God already views your body as a perfect and beautiful sacrifice! Romans 12:1-2 "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of G...
2024-05-0644 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#149 Rambling with Fran and AngelaThis conversation is classic rambling including Angela's birthday and all the things we have been up to lately! You can also watch this week's episode on our YouTube Channel! Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Graduation gift ideas: First Light and Eventide Journal New Morning Mercies by Paul Tripp If you are interested in the free online seminary level classes we took as part of Fellowship University, you can find them online here If you want to learn more...
2024-04-2940 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#148 Summer Edition "Susie Said So"Y'all are in for a treat! Susie is back and this conversation is packed with everything we need to know this summer including shoes, jewelry, swimsuits, manicures and skincare. Susie has thoughtful Mother's Day gift ideas, plus fashion advice on what's in, what's out, easy ways to update our wardrobes, and how to find the perfect white tee! We also talk about skincare, summer travel and fun ideas for the kids en route. We have linked a few of her favorites below and will also include them in a "Susie Said So" highlight on our Instagram page. Pau...
2024-04-2246 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#16 Let's Talk About That with volleyball player Sydney WhittakerWe love Union athletics and we are very grateful for Sydney's willingness to share her insight, wisdom, and personal experience as a student athlete here at Union. If you have any questions at all about Union, athletics, or even volleyball, let us know and we will connect you with Sydney. Ted's email is tkluck@uu.edu Fran's email is fthomas@uu.edu If you have not visited Union yet, SIGN UP HERE! If you need a fee waiver code for your application, simply type in the word TALK, all capital letters, and you d...
2024-04-1632 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#147 Rambling with Fran and AngelaThis conversation includes a little craziness from Angela's life as an attorney, updates on the farm animals, and a super fun rambling surprise! We also shout out Aunt Rayna for winning the Sue Shelton White Award last week! Then we wrap it all up with the name game, some spiritual encouragement, and a sweet update on our volleyball tree. Listen to Rayna on Episode 117 How to Be Prepared with Rayna Bomar Learn how to dedicate a tree on Union University's campus here Get your book for our summer book club! Untangle Your Emotions by J...
2024-04-1545 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#146 Rambling with Fran and AngelaHappy eclipse day and happy podcast release day, everybody! In this conversation, we talk about the serious, the not-so-serious, and everything in between! Angela shares swan updates from the farm and her big city Birmingham adventures. We talk about Fran's trip to Jonesboro and our thoughts "The Bachelor" finale, then transition into a spiritually deep conversation about our last few weeks in bible study with the Union University volleyball team. This semester, we have focused on "growth" and we were joined recently by two very special guests, Dr. Dub Oliver and Dr. Michael Schiebout. Fran shares the lessons we can a...
2024-04-0845 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#15 Let's Talk About That with Mo SparksWe are so thankful for how Mo contributes to the care of students as she serves on our Residence Life team. She has experienced such great loss in her time at Union and we are thankful for her willingness to share with others what she has learned through this loss. If you have questions for her, let us know! We will pass along your email to her. Ted's email is tkluck@uu.edu Fran's email is fthomas@uu.edu Come for a campus visit! Schedule that here and let us know th...
2024-04-0236 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#145 Cooking with KKOur precious friend Kristin Kluck is back for another "Cooking with KK" and we are here for it! We get so tired of asking ourselves "what's for dinner?" and Kristin shares so many quick and easy meal ideas including her "sleeper hit for the grill" and simple side dishes. We also talk about creative uses for all the fresh fruit that's about to be in season, including salads and slushes the whole family will love. If you need a creative, fun idea for birthday parties or dinner with friends, Kristin can help with that, too! She truly is our cul...
2024-04-0155 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#144 Rambling with Fran and AngelaIn this converation, we share all the details for our $50 Easter giveaway with Hello Grace! Angela updates us on farm life (including the swans and morel mushrooms), her favorite gratitude journal, and a quick (and healthy!) dinner recipe your family will love. Then Fran gets spiritually deep and meaningful as she shares her recent GO trip to Clarkston, Georgia, and how the lessons she learned apply to each of us. This is the perfect conversation for Holy Week as we examine our lives and ask ourselves "what is the condition of my heart?" We pray this episode will be a...
2024-03-2550 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#14 Let's Talk About That with Avery DeckerWe are so thankful for Avery's willingness to share her very difficult, yet encouraging, story with us in this episode. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to Fran or Ted at their emails below. fthomas@uu.edu tkluck@uu.edu If you have not been on campus yet, come see us and let us know you are coming so we can say hello! You can schedule a campus visit by going here. If you ready to apply we have a fee waiver code for you. DO NOT...
2024-03-1933 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#143 Rambling with Fran and AngelaHooray for spring and more sunshine! This conversation is a little more serious, but we also ramble about silly things including farm life, radio icons, and a fun spring giveaway with Hello Grace. Fran shares where she is going for spring break and what she is learning as she prepares for that trip. We also talk about Psalm 139 and the condition of our hearts. There is so much power in our vulnerability! We have to be willing to ask the Lord to examine our hearts and not be afraid of it, then share what we are learning with our peo...
2024-03-1138 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#142 Rambling with Fran and AngelaThis conversation is pure, classic rambling including life updates and what we are looking forward to this spring. plus an exciting announcement about our new book club! You can also watch this week's episode on our YouTube Channel! Learn more about Jennie Allen & the reasons we need to untangle our emotions here Order your copy on Amazon Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It by Jennie Allen Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." We LOVE con...
2024-03-0434 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#13 Let's Talk About That with Noah SimpsonIf you have any questions at all, send us an email! Email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu Email Joe at jball@uu.edu If you want to ask Noah a question we will pass it along to him. Come for a campus visit! Schedule that at uu.edu and search campus visits. Also, we have a fee waiver code for you! Use the word, TALK, all caps, and you do not have to pay the application fee!
2024-02-2741 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#141 Rambling with Dr. Dub OliverWe are so excited to share this conversation with y'all! Dr. Dub is back and full of the wisdom and action steps we needed. We talk about the importance of living humbly regardless of your title or position and how to be more present with the people you encounter each day. Dr. Dub shares practical ways to focus our minds on scripture plus the daily & weekly disciplines that will change your life. We also asked for his book recommendations which inadvertently led us to our very own "book colloquium" (stay tuned!) and of course, we talk about our beloved col...
2024-02-2656 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#140 Rambling with Fran and AngelaYou asked and we answered! We love hearing from y'all and this was so fun! In this conversation we talk about travel, how we relax, what we are watching & reading, what's bringing us joy right now, what exhausts us, our fave go-to meals, and what we do for fun. We also share one tiny habit we can all incorporate to create an extraordinary life. We sure do love y'all and hope you enjoy this classic rambling! Check out Beis luggage including Angela's favorite - the mini weekender here Angela's favorite websites & podcasts for Disney trip planning...
2024-02-1949 minLet's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#12 Let's Talk About That with Dylan RunionsWe are always so thankful you listen! Let us know what you think about the episode. If you have any questions for Dylan, email him at drunions@uu.edu If you have any questions for Ted, email him at tkluck@uu.edu If you have any questions for Fran, email her at fthomas@uu.edu Have you scheduled a campus visit? We would love to see you. Let us know you are coming! Schedule that visit by clicking here! How about this? If you are ready to apply to Un...
2024-02-1335 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#139 "Susie Said So" Special EditionIn this special conversation, Fran sits down with our beloved friend Susie Oliver to talk about doing hard things! Susie recently made a bold decision to become a Pure Barre instructor so she can help women stay active and healthy. Susie and Fran help us identify the hard thing each of us are facing and then give us practical wisdom for taking next steps in that direction. Susie candidly shares what she is learning on her journey, why it's worth the risk and how we can all be brave in whatever the Lord is calling us into! We can do...
2024-02-1238 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#137 Rambling with Fran and AngelaThis conversation will make you smile and encourage you in your walk with the Lord! We are a little silly at first but that's what happens when we record at the end of a long day at the end of a long week. We take a walk down memory lane (including Love Connection and the Newlywed Game), tell funny stories about words we can't pronounce, and wrap it all up with solid encouragement from scripture. Isaiah 41:10 "I will strengthen and help you." Check out these meaningful and cute tshirts and sweatshirts from Dear Heart including "Can't...
2024-01-2946 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#136 Rambling with Fran and AngelaHere's a fun and funny conversation to kickoff a new week! We are SO OVER being snowed in and have lots to share with you including what we are watching, where we are shopping, how we spent our snow days, new hobbies we might be pursuing, and of course, we wrap it all up with solid encouragement and lots of Jesus! Want to join us in the Psalms "Real Help for Real Life" Bible Study by Ray Ortlund? Order your workbook here Psalm 78:72 "David led with integrity of heart and skillful hands." If you w...
2024-01-2249 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#10 Let's Talk About That with Kevin MorganIf you would like to email Kevin questions about anything he mentioned on the podcast or Res Life in general, you can do that by contacting him at kmorgan@uu.edu. If you would like to email Fran, you can do that by contacting her at fthomas@uu.edu. If you would like to visit Union, you can schedule that visit here. And if you are ready to apply and need a fee waiver code, you can do that by typing in the word TALK (all capital letters) in the appropriate place.
2024-01-1638 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#135 Rambling with Tori WilkersonTori Wilkerson is authentic, engaging, and believes "it is always better to laugh than to cry, even if you have to laugh whle you are crying." In this conversation, Tori reveals how her life dramatically changed after her mother's death, and how that experience became an unexpected ministry opportunity. We talk about the importance of community and how to tell our friends what we need from them. Tori helps us undertand grief and what to say to our friends when they are hurting. This is a beautiful, sacred conversation that will be helpful and hopeful for anyone navigating loss pe...
2024-01-1539 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#134 Rambling with Fran and AngelaThis episode is full of laughter, shenanigans and honest conversation about Jesus. We update y'all on our new habits, how we are growing, and the questions we are asking ourselves each day. We also talk about the spiritual discipline we are loving right now, and how it will encourage you, too! If you haven't already subscribed to our YouTube Channel, this one is worth watching especially for the "crash" and the hilarity that ensues. We sure do love y'all, and we love learning and laughing with you here! Here's the link to our YouTube Channel! Learn...
2024-01-0842 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#133 Happy New Year!Happy New Year, friends! In this conversation, we reflect briefly on Christmas then excitedly look forward to 2024! We share our annual rituals and all the ways we prepare for a new year, including our ban on resolutions and what we do instead. If you are feeling overwhelmed, we keep things simple with easy steps we can all take. As a bonus episode, we also recorded a video for our YouTube channel with practical resources we use each day in our quiet time with the Lord. We love and appreciate each of you and we pray many blessings over you and...
2024-01-0141 minRambling Through Everyday Life PodcastChristmas Rambling EditionCan y'all believe it's almost Christmas?! Tis the season for all the fun but also some crazy emotions in all the hustle and bustle. We are all over the place in this episode with updates on our latest adventures and what we love about this Advent season. Now more than ever, we are so grateful for time to reflect and anticipate and draw near to Jesus! We are so thankful for each of you, and we pray you and your families have a very blessed holiday season! If you want to learn more about Union Univ...
2023-12-1836 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#9 Let's Talk About That with Fran and TedIf you have questions be sure and email us! Email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu Email Ted at tkluck@uu.edu Have you been on campus? No? Sign up and come see us! Let us know you are coming and we will come say hi! You can schedule that campus visit here. If you are ready to apply, we have a fee waiver code for you. DON'T PAY THE APPLICATION FEE! Simply put the word TALK (all capital letters) in the approrpiate place and the fee will be waived.
2023-12-1236 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#131 Rambling with Chrissy VandiverY'all are in for a treat! In this podcast episode, we have a fun, encouraging conversation with our precious friend Chrissy Vandiver. In December we reflect on Jesus and why he came and the magnitude and importance of it all. We want to love God and love others and serve people well. Chrissy shares how the Lord literally stopped in front of the jail where she now loves to serve women. The Lord uniquely gifted each of us to serve others, and Chrissy encourages us to be brave enough to pursue that calling in our lives. "If the...
2023-12-0444 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#8 Let's Talk About That with Becca HollowayIf you would like to learn more about the EDGE program, click here. You can email Becca at rholloway@uu.edu You can email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu You can schedule a campus visit by clicking here. Let me know you are coming and I will come say hi! If you are ready to apply, we have a fee waiver code for you. Type the word TALK (all capital letters) in the appropriate place within the application and we will waive the application fee!
2023-11-2838 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#130 "Susie Said So" Christmas EditionOur beloved Susie is back with "Susie Said So" Christmas Edition featuring everything we need to know for the holidays - AND it's her birthday week so help us wish Susie a very happy birthday! Overwhelmed with gift buying? Need hostess gift ideas? Susie shares thoughtful gift ideas for all ages and every budget. Not sure how to decorate? Susie has creative, practical advice we can all handle including ideas for your mantel and doorway. Wondering what to wear to the holiday parties? Susie has all the fashion advice we need this Christmas inc...
2023-11-2742 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#129 Thanksgiving RamblingHappy Thanksgiving Week! In this episode, we talk about Angela's pet turkeys and their latest adventures, Black Friday shopping, all the ways we are getting holly and jolly, plus a few Christmas gift ideas you will love. Then we transition into a sweet conversation about gratitude from both a mental health standpoint and also a biblical perspective. We hope and pray this episode encourages you and makes you smile because we sure are thankful for each of you! Connect with Renee Hall, our new facebook friend who created the elephant ornaments Upon Waking by Jackie Hil...
2023-11-2039 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#7 Let's Talk About That with Joe BallIf you have any questions at all about this episode, email Fran Thomas at fthomas@uu.edu or Joe Ball at jball@uu.edu The resources Joe mentioned at the end of the episode were: Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortland Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature While Remaining Emotionally Immatureby Peter Scazzero The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World by Peter Scazzero Emotionally Healthy Discipleship: Moving From Shallow Christianity to Deep Transformation by Peter Scazzero Get Your Life Back by John E...
2023-11-1446 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#128 Rambling with Sarah RobertsIn our most anticipated episode yet, Fran & I are joined by our new friend Sarah Roberts, Chaplain of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team that keeps winning the College World Series and keeps going viral for proclaiming Jesus in their press conferences! You will love this conversation full of beautiful, profound truth including: how each of us can serve God in our sphere of influence where to begin if you are new to bible study the two books Sarah reads every year & her favorite bible commentary (great Christmas gift ideas!) the story of Bezalel (ever heard of...
2023-11-1350 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#127 Rambling Fun with Angie AtwoodY'all will love this super fun episode with Angie Atwood! We have declared her our new "official family correspondent" and you will see why! Angie is a wife, mom to 4 teens, former teacher and the queen of family traditions and making holidays more fun! We also talk briefly about the makeup help we need as we age and the solution Angie found, but most of this conversation is centered around Christmas. Every year we marvel over Angie's elaborate "elf on a shelf" adventures, but she also has simple ideas we can all handle. This conversation is packed with fun way...
2023-11-0650 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#6 Let's Talk About That with Levi and Sarah HartsfieldYou can learn more about TAG Coffee Co by checking out their website here! If you have questions about this episode feel free to email Fran Thomas at fthomas@uu.edu. If you want to learn more about Union or schedule a campus visit head over to uu.edu Finally, if you are ready to apply to Union and do not want to pay the application fee, use the word TALK (all caps) and the application fee will be waived.
2023-10-3153 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#126 Fun Fall RamblingIn this conversation, we ramble about all the fun Fall things including Halloween, football, makeup application, and the new Beckham documentary. We also talk about parenting teenagers, navigating social media, and meeting people where they are. We end with solid encouragment from Acts 16 on "closed doors and unmet expectations." You can also watch this week's episode on our YouTube Channel! Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." We LOVE connecting with you! Join our Facebook group • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok • Follow us on Pinterest
2023-10-3045 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#125 NYC RamblingThis episode is packed with our New York City must do's including what to see, where to eat, where to stay, what to wear, where to shop, and how to navigate the city. We just took separate trips with our kids for Fall Break and have lots of fun details to share! If you have never been or if you love NYC as much as we do, let us know! You can join the conversation in our Facebook group chat or send us a message with your comments! We love hearing from y'all! Order our favo...
2023-10-2355 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#5 Let's Talk About That with Emma Cate HareWe love Emma Cate and her story from being a student to an employee of Union. She had so many great opportunties for growth and she is taking those opportunities directly into her work she does within student life. Be encouraged. Smile as you listen. Be thankful for the transformative work happening in lives here at Union University. For more information about this episode you can contact Fran at fthomas@uu.edu or Emma Cate at ehare@uu.edu. If you are interested in learning more about Union or scheduling a campus visit, head over to t...
2023-10-1737 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#124 Fun Rambling with Fran & AngelaThis is a fun, light-hearted conversation that turns serious and encouraging. We have opinions on a random variety of things including leftovers, dry shampoo, the candy corn controversy, Angela's latest Amazon find, and how to deal with sandpaper people. We also share our battle plan for young leaders (aka "5 things we wish we had known at a younger age"). Leadership is a gift from God. We have an incredible responsibility to guard and protect that gift. Be careful whose voice you listen to Reset your mind Build in time for rest and play Always be humble and...
2023-10-1655 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#123 Rambling with Jen WilsonOn this episode, we are joined by our dear friend, Jen Wilson, who has taught us so much about the importance of friendships and showing up for one another. Jen is doing incredible things through the ministry of Young Lives, part of Young Life serving pregnant and parenting teens through mentorship, community and a life with Christ. Jen shares how the Lord called her into this ministry, what they are doing locally, why it matters, and how each of us can help. "I think there's a lie that gets told in relational ministry that you are not equ...
2023-10-0938 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#4 Let's Talk About That with Eva Grace BedellEach story, each episode, represents the faithfulness of God through each person's life as well as the strength of Union University's 4 core values being lived out on campus. If you have questions or want to learn more about Union go to uu.edu. If you are ready to apply to Union and would love an application fee waiver code, use TALK (all caps) on the application and you won't have to pay the fee! Apply for undergraduate admissions and use the fee waiver code TALK here. If you would like to contact Fran, em...
2023-10-0337 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#122 Rambling with Fran and Angelain this episode we ramble about all manner of things including Angela's new perfume and fall nail color, Fran's awesome new podcast and an update on her career change, Angela's new gameday tradition with Cole, and a fun walk down memory lane. We wrap it all up with Philippians 2 and the beautiful reminders we all need about Christ's example of humility. We hope this episode makes you laugh, encourages you, and points you to Jesus. We enjoy hearing from y'all so please send us your thoughts about this conversation. Your kind messages always mean so much to u...
2023-10-0240 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#120 Real Life Rambling with Fran and AngelaIn this episode, we are keeping it real (even more so than usual!) because sometimes life throws a curveball. At the last minute, Angela threw away the podcast outline and took a deep dive into some raw, vulnerable "real talk" with Fran about something she is wrestling with right now. We hope this conversation reminds you we can do hard things with Jesus + one another. Beautiful reminders: In the Lord's Prayer, "daily bread" is sometimes moment by moment bread. The Lord is so faithful to provide us with everything we need to survive every moment...
2023-09-1841 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#2 Let's Talk About That with Coach Casey McGeheeIn this week's episode Fran talks with Union's baseball coach, Casey McGehee. Casey played Major League Baseball for 8 years and since his retirement in 2018 he found his way to Union University starting his 2nd season as head coach. We hope you enjoy listening to Casey tell his story! We are thankful to have him and learn from him on and off the field. Questions? Send Fran an email at fthomas@uu.edu.
2023-09-0545 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#118 Rambling with Fran and AngelaAre you ready for it? We are all over the place rambling about life lately including football season, what we are watching/reading, and Angela's current "crisis." We also have a Rayna recap from last week's episode plus a big fun update with answered prayers from Episode 115. Then we take a spiritual deep dive into Romans 12:2 and think about what we are thinking about. This is classic rambling at its finest so let us know what you think about it all! We sure do love y'all and love hearing from you! Order Tim Keller's book Every Good Ende...
2023-09-0447 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast#1 Let's Talk About That: A Union University Podcast"Let's Talk About That" is a series of candid dialogues with Union faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends about where we are, where we are going, and what we love. Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think. You can find Ted on these two podcasts: The Happy Rant Kluck You can find Fran on her podcast by listening to Rambling Through Every Day Life with Fran and Angela Be sure and subsribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don't miss an episode. We release every other...
2023-08-2233 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#115 Rambling with Fran and AngelaIn this episode, we celebrate our 4th podcast birthday (hooray!) with classic rambling. We still have a lot to tell y'all about this summer, including how the Lord answered one of our favorite prayers for big fun surprises! Fran shares her latest adventures with Whimsy and the big question she is asking as a result (it's a game changer, y'all!). Angela shares what has her all fired up and what she's asking God to do next. We talk about where we feel weak or afraid in our spiritual lives and how to grow in our relationships with the Lord. We...
2023-08-1445 min
Let’s Talk Money and More#93 Fran Spooner – What’s Your Money Story?Welcome to the latest episode of Let’s Talk Money and More Podcast! In this week's instalment, we are thrilled to bring you an incredible guest who is sure to inspire and enlighten you. Fran Spooner is a partner in the Corporate team at Marriott Harrison, a specialist business law firm based in the City of London. She advises clients from a range of sectors on corporate and corporate finance matters, including venture capital and M&A (for which she is recommended in the Legal 500), along with general corporate advisory matters such as director and shareholder arrangements. Fran is al...
2023-06-0652 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#113 Season 3 finale!!!We are going out with a bang! This episode was so fun! We got caught up on our latest adventures and resurrected Fran's prayer for "big fun surprises." Angela shared what she's learning about persisting in prayer from her beloved "monk fools" book. We also share our summer bucket list: where we are going, what we are watching, reading and listening to. Y'all - we LOVE rambling with you each week! We are taking a break for summer but we have so many big fun surprises planned for y'all when we return in August! We are so grate...
2023-05-1641 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#111 Crazy Life Updates & the Power of HUBOn this episode, we have crazy life updates for y'all including Taylor Swift and the swans. We also talk about the end of an era for Fran and her baseball boys. Transitions can be tough and we want to help our people navigate them well. Y'all know we love to ask great questions and we have some new ones for you. We also share our favorite way to make the people around you feel seen, heard and cared for. As usual, this conversation will make you laugh and possibly cry, but we end on a high note with some solid...
2023-05-0241 min