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Let'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
2025-07-14
53 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#189 Season 5 finale
It'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...
2025-05-26
47 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#185 Rambling about Birthdays, Italy, and Fun Things to Come
In 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 Glorio...
2025-04-28
49 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#183 Rambling with Fran and Angela
In 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...
2025-04-14
46 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#31 Let's Talk About Basketball and Jesus with Jazzy Anousinh
You 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...
2025-04-08
24 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#181 Rambling with Fran and Angela
In 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...
2025-03-31
43 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#30 Let's Talk About That with Dr. Dub Oliver
In 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...
2025-03-25
34 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#180 Rambling with Fran and Angela
In 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...
2025-03-24
41 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#179 Rambling with Fran and Angela
We 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...
2025-03-17
47 min
Let'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...
2025-03-11
29 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#28 Let's Talk About Scholars of Excellence with Makayla Madison
This 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...
2025-02-25
35 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#176 Rambling About New Orleans and Jesus
Well, 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 conne...
2025-02-24
41 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#175 Rambling with Fran and Angela
Thank 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.
2025-02-17
47 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#172 Let's Ramble About All the Disney Magic
In 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...
2025-01-27
54 min
Rambling 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...
2025-01-20
42 min
Rambling 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...
2025-01-06
38 min
Unwritten
A Journey of Healing Fran Bailey's Story | #98
Energy Healing - Exploring Holistic Wellness through meditation and dance with Fran Bailey founder of the S.H.E.V.A method, and author of 'Emergence: Reveal Your Essence. We explore topics on how energy, spirituality, and artistic expression intersect in the pursuit of wellness and fulfillment in life. More of Fran here: https://franbaileyhealer.com/00:00 Introduction to Holistic Wellness01:58 Fran Bailey's Early Life and Dance Journey03:32 Discovering Energy Healing05:18 The Shiva Method and Personal Healing10:19 Understanding Chakras and Meditation20:35 Combining Dance and Healing29:42 The Power of Love and C...
2024-12-20
1h 06
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#167 Rambling About This, That, The Other, and Christmas
This 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.
2024-12-09
45 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#165 Rambling About Discipleship, Leadership, and Everyday Things
In 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 pr...
2024-11-18
41 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#24 Little (Jazz) Drummer Boy D.J. Culp
Dr. 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...
2024-11-12
35 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#164 Let's Ramble About Fun and Wild Things
This 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...
2024-11-11
47 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#163 Rambling about life with Jesus
This 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."
2024-11-04
42 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#162 Rambling about Jesus, Discipleship, and Life with Amy Ragon
Our 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...
2024-10-28
46 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#161 Rambling About All Things Trips, Sports, and Jesus
This 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...
2024-10-21
46 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#22 Let's Talk About That with Brooke Hampel
We 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...
2024-10-15
36 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#160 Rambling with Fran and Angela
If 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...
2024-10-14
40 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#159 Rambling with Fran and Angela
This 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 ta...
2024-10-07
42 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#21 Let’s Talk About Being Tristan Kelly
Tristan 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...
2024-10-01
32 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#158 Susie Said So Fall Edition
Our 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...
2024-09-30
46 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#157 Rambling with Fran and Angela
This 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...
2024-09-23
48 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#20 Let's Talk About Social Media with Dr. Mollie Carter
Dr. 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...
2024-09-17
41 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#156 Rambling about Gen X and Jesus
This 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!...
2024-09-16
42 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#155 Rambling with Rachel Mitchell
We 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...
2024-09-09
42 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
Let's Talk About a New Academic Year with Dr. Dub
As 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...
2024-09-03
29 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#153 Rambling about Moves and Mission Trips
In 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...
2024-08-26
42 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#18 Let's Talk About Writing and God's Provision with Ted Kluck
In 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...
2024-08-20
41 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...
2024-08-19
43 min
Paul Thomas presents UV Radio
Paul Thomas Presents UV Radio 347 - Inc Simos Tagias Guest Mix
Tracklist: Paul Thomas played 1. Sebastian Sellares - Uncertainty [Meanwhile Horizons] 2. Matias Burna - Serenity [The Soundgarden] 3. M.Rojas, Diego R - Lithium [The Soundgarden] 4. Fraser Rix - Sapphire [The Soundgarden] 5. Rokazer - Ceres (Andres Moris Remix) [Mango Alley] 6. Paul Thomas - Summersault (Simos Tagias Remix) [UV] 7. Cloaked - 1999 (Andrés Moris Remix) [Juicebox Music] 8. Simon Vuarambon, Tantum - Arcade [Bedrock Records] 9. Fran Garay - Apex [Nightcolours] 10. Claudio Cornejo (AR) - Fireflash [Mango Alley] 11. Fran Garay - Magnetic [Nightcolours] 12. Underworld - Dark & Long (D-Nox & Emi Galvan Remix) [Promo] 13. Ziger - Rumble [Sudbeat Music] 14. Paul Thomas - Summersault (Extended Mix) [UV] Simos T...
2024-06-14
1h 53
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#151 Final Episode Season 4: Rambling with Fran and Angela
Interested 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...
2024-05-13
47 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#150 Rambling with Rachel Mitchell
Our 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 mercie...
2024-05-06
44 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#149 Rambling with Fran and Angela
This 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...
2024-04-29
40 min
Rambling 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...
2024-04-22
46 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#16 Let's Talk About That with volleyball player Sydney Whittaker
We 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...
2024-04-16
32 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#147 Rambling with Fran and Angela
This 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...
2024-04-15
45 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#146 Rambling with Fran and Angela
Happy 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...
2024-04-08
45 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#15 Let's Talk About That with Mo Sparks
We 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...
2024-04-02
36 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#145 Cooking with KK
Our 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...
2024-04-01
55 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#144 Rambling with Fran and Angela
In 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...
2024-03-25
50 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#14 Let's Talk About That with Avery Decker
We 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...
2024-03-19
33 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#143 Rambling with Fran and Angela
Hooray 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...
2024-03-11
38 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#142 Rambling with Fran and Angela
This 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...
2024-03-04
34 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#13 Let's Talk About That with Noah Simpson
If 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!
2024-02-27
41 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#141 Rambling with Dr. Dub Oliver
We 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...
2024-02-26
56 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#140 Rambling with Fran and Angela
You 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 plann...
2024-02-19
49 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#12 Let's Talk About That with Dylan Runions
We 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...
2024-02-13
35 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#139 "Susie Said So" Special Edition
In 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...
2024-02-12
38 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#137 Rambling with Fran and Angela
This 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...
2024-01-29
46 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#136 Rambling with Fran and Angela
Here'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...
2024-01-22
49 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#10 Let's Talk About That with Kevin Morgan
If 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.
2024-01-16
38 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#135 Rambling with Tori Wilkerson
Tori 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...
2024-01-15
39 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#134 Rambling with Fran and Angela
This 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...
2024-01-08
42 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...
2024-01-01
41 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
Christmas Rambling Edition
Can 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...
2023-12-18
36 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#9 Let's Talk About That with Fran and Ted
If 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.
2023-12-12
36 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#131 Rambling with Chrissy Vandiver
Y'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...
2023-12-04
44 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#8 Let's Talk About That with Becca Holloway
If 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!
2023-11-28
38 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#130 "Susie Said So" Christmas Edition
Our 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...
2023-11-27
42 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#129 Thanksgiving Rambling
Happy 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...
2023-11-20
39 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#7 Let's Talk About That with Joe Ball
If 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...
2023-11-14
46 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#128 Rambling with Sarah Roberts
In 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 h...
2023-11-13
50 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#127 Rambling Fun with Angie Atwood
Y'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...
2023-11-06
50 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#6 Let's Talk About That with Levi and Sarah Hartsfield
You 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.
2023-10-31
53 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#126 Fun Fall Rambling
In 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
2023-10-30
45 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#125 NYC Rambling
This 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...
2023-10-23
55 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#5 Let's Talk About That with Emma Cate Hare
We 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...
2023-10-17
37 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#124 Fun Rambling with Fran & Angela
This 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...
2023-10-16
55 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#123 Rambling with Jen Wilson
On 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...
2023-10-09
38 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#4 Let's Talk About That with Eva Grace Bedell
Each 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...
2023-10-03
37 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#122 Rambling with Fran and Angela
in 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...
2023-10-02
40 min
Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from Manchester
Homelessness with Fran Darlington-Pollock
A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 6, Episode 4 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #homelessness #community #socialimpact #nonprofit #socialenterprise #worldhabitatday. I'm Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. In the fourth episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Fran Darlington-Pollock [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-darlington-pollock-744ab124], CEO, Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity [https://gmmayorscharity.org.uk/] about tackling homelessness in Greater Manchester by providing grants to over 160 organisations working in homelessness. Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity works across 3 themes – emergency response, places and spaces and targeted prevention. Fran shares how A Bed Every Night is a universal offer to an...
2023-09-26
31 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#120 Real Life Rambling with Fran and Angela
In 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 of ev...
2023-09-18
41 min
Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast
#2 Let's Talk About That with Coach Casey McGehee
In 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.
2023-09-05
45 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#118 Rambling with Fran and Angela
Are 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...
2023-09-04
47 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...
2023-08-22
33 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#115 Rambling with Fran and Angela
In 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...
2023-08-14
45 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...
2023-06-06
52 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...
2023-05-16
41 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#111 Crazy Life Updates & the Power of HUB
On 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...
2023-05-02
41 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#106 "Susie Said So"
If you are like Fran and myself and need a little help with fashion, beauty, and home, you will LOVE Susie Oliver, our fabulous friend and our favorite fashionista! Susie is the QUEEN yet she makes all of this less intimidating. Trust us - whenever "Susie says so," you will want to listen and take lots of notes! Susie tells us where her love for fashion began, the rule she always follows, and the must-haves for spring. Susie also shares her favorite beauty products (including the surprising thing she can't live without!), easy & affordable ways to pamper you...
2023-03-28
44 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
100th EPISODE Y'ALL!!!!
100 episodes, y’all!! And none of this would matter without each of you - our loyal listeners & favorite friends. Whenever we record, we imagine your faces & pretend we are gathered together in a coffee shop somewhere. We wanted this episode to be a big fun celebration, and it did not disappoint!! Fran & I are in the hot seat, interviewed by our beloved friend Ted Kluck. You will hear the history of Fran & Angela - how we met & how the podcast began & why it matters. True to form, we talk about the spiritual & the ridiculous & everything in between - fro...
2023-02-14
58 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#99 Oh, the Creative Places You'll Go With Robyn Newman
God gave us all different gifts within the body of Christ, and this episode is such a fun illustration of that. Robyn is gifted in many ways that Fran & Angela are not (she owns a sewing machine and a craft box - what?!). We are fascinated by her ability to create, and we LOVE learning from her! You will hear the adventure of how Fran, Robyn & Christy met and began a nonprofit, perfectly blending their distinctly different gifts. This episode will help you consider what makes you unique and how God can use your gifts in ways you may not...
2023-02-07
48 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#94 Happy New Year
We have SO MUCH to catch up on, including what we are watching, what we are reading, and all the ways we are gearing up for a new year! On this episode we are looking back (we share our favorite Christmas surprises this year!) and looking foward (find out why we stopped making resolutions and what we do instead!). Do you choose a word for the year? We have our own opinions on that, plus some real talk about our daily time with the Lord and our best advice for igniting your prayer life! "We have to rem...
2023-01-03
44 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#92 In need of some Christmas encouragement?
On this episode, we talk about the status of our Christmas shopping & our favorite go-to holiday gift, Fran's favorite book and who it's perfect for, ideas for reflecting back on 2022 and looking ahead, how to navigate grace and growth in the people around us and love them where they are! This is the exact conversation we needed this Christmas season and hope it will encourage you also. Shop local! We love Hattie's Gift Shop! Christmas amaryllis Christy Nockels Christmas album The Lord is My Courage: Stepping Through the Shadows of Fear Towa...
2022-12-13
41 min
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast
#91 Rambling with Fran and Angela
Fran & Angela's rambling this week included a lively debate over Pennies from Heaven, Fran's fun recap of Natalie Grant & Danny Gokey's Christmas Show, Angela's wellness infusion experience, 6 essentials to make you feel better each day, and practical advice for saving your sanity in the crazy holiday season! We also talk about the beauty of Advent and the childlike wonder and joy of the holiday season. I am a spirit, I have a soul. I live in a body. "The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to b...
2022-12-06
42 min
T&T Filmpodcast
249. The Lost City Of Cyrano De SuperCool.
Sommaren börjar sakta men säker lida mot sitt slut men TT Filmpodcast fortsätter enträget att sprida sina filmreflektioner med en blandning av både sött och salt. I kvällens avsnitt har vi följt med Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum och Brad Pitt på skattjakt. Vi har kikat på THE LOST CITY som bjuder på ett klassiskt mantinéäventyr som för tankarna tillbaka till DEN VILDA JAKTEN PÅ STENEN. Så frågan är om den håller sig mot sin förlaga eller inte? Tomas har kikat på tonårsrullen SUPERCOOL där...
2022-08-11
1h 16
Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Mitochondria Disease and Autism with Dr. Fran Kendall [Episode 150]
Podcast Interview with Dr. Fran Kendall on Mitochondria Disease Karen Thomas interviews Dr. Fran Kendall, M.D. Dr. Kendall is a Harvard trained physician with a career of over 25 years specializing in metabolic, mitochondrial, and inherited (genetic) disorders. This interview focuses on mitochondrial disease, a lesser known, but common genetic disorder causing symptoms ranging from seizures, GI problems, fatigue, and Rett Syndrome. Dr. Kendall is an expert in this field. In this interview we discuss what you need to know about mitochondrial disease and what you can do about it... Mitochondria give cells over 90% of...
2022-06-02
40 min
Beardsoup Records
14 - Finstämda ballader och grindcore (Live från Sundsvall Block Party)
Thomas och Anton sänder live från festivalen Sundsvall Block Party, intervjuar artister och leker lekar. Det här är utvalda bitar från den nästan 5 timmar långa livestreamen. Det blir både finstämda ballader och grindcore. Vi får också en sidekick vid namn Philip. Dessutom: Viola Martinsson och Alexander Wallin! Jenny Runa från Trenne! Joachim Lyngfelt från Dråp och mycket mer. Stötta oss på Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/beardsoup Låtarna på Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/beardsoup-records Lägg ljud i vår DROPBOX: https://goo.gl/KP21W1
2018-08-26
46 min
Beardsoup Records
12 - Live från Flottfestivalen
Beardsoup Records sänder live från Flottfestivalen i Viskan. Thomas Medelheim Melin är på plats med gäster Thomas Björling och Theresa Bystedt från systerpodden Idiot Skavank (som även har ett punkband vid namn Animal Nights). Det blir topp 3 sommarminnen, massa musik och KANSKE eventuellt ett musikquiz om internetgudarna är med. SE AVSNITTET LIVE: https://youtu.be/DCCOLfxVgmgLägg ljud i vår DROPBOX: https://goo.gl/KP21W1
2018-07-29
46 min
GullbergNordström
#85 Live från Thomas Mattssons rum
Här är avsnitt 85 av mediepodden #GullbergNordström med Gefle Dagblads chefredaktör Anna Gullberg och Daniel Nordström, chefredaktör för Mittmedias titlar i Västmanland och Stockholmsregionen. Vi båda är en del av Mittmedia och det är vi som har periferin i centrum. Avsnitt 85 spelades in på Expressen, i chefredaktören Thomas Mattssons rum. Förutom Thomas Mattsson har vi även … Fortsätt läsa #85 Live från Thomas Mattssons rum Inlägget #85 Live från Thomas Mattssons rum dök först upp på GullbergNordström.
2017-04-03
00 min
T&T Filmpodcast
Avsnitt 57 : Sommarspecial 2015 - Spöregn, öl och filmerna från 2000-2009
Det är slutet av Juli. Regnet står som spön i backen. Den svenska sommaren visar upp sin sämsta sista. Men DET hindrar inte oss för att att sätta oss ute på en pub och spela in den nu traditionella sommarspecialen av vår filmpodcast. Den här gången pratar vi om filmerna som dök upp från 2000-2009 och vad som var tidstypiskt. Allt från Sagan om Ringen, Harry Potter, Bourne-filmerna, James Bond, Tarantino, till de små och stora guldkornen som förgyllde filmhimlen då. Som förstärkning har vi i det...
2015-08-03
1h 02