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Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#215 Estate Planning Made Simple: The Basics Everyone Should KnowToday we're talking about estate planning, not from a place of fear but from a place of love and making things easier on our families one day. We discuss why planning ahead matters, how it reflects biblical stewardship, and the simple steps that bring clarity instead of confusion during life's hardest moments. We answer lots of questions including: What documents do I need? What is a trust and how is that different from a will? What questions should I ask my aging parents? What does my adult child need and why? How do I get started? Wha...
2026-03-0244 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#213 Rambling About Life Updates & God's Faithfulness In The Middle Of It AllIn this episode, we're doing what we do best: rambling through real life and noticing God's faithfulness in the middle of it all. We share an update on the pet swans, life on the farm, and highlights from the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention at the Opryland Hotel. We also talk about a beautiful caregiver support group in our community and confess our latest TikTok Shop fashion finds. Then in true Rambling fashion, we slow down for what matters most and discuss where we are struggling and how God meets us right in the middle of life's heaviness. Whether y...
2026-02-1636 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#212 Young Lives, Big Calling: Loving Young Mamas Well with Jen WilsonFebruary is Pro Life Month, and we're honored to welcome Jen Wilson back to the show to talk about Young Lives ministry, why it matters, and how each of us can love young mamas well from right where we are. Jen shares the powerful story of how God planted the seed for this ministry in the middle of her own cancer journey, and how saying yes to this work has radically changed her life. Through Young Lives, teen moms are seen, known, supported, and reminded that they are deeply loved by God and by the people walking...
2026-02-0945 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#211 Snow Days, Icy Side Roads, and Rambling Through Everyday LifeWell, we made it to February and survived snowmageddon! It's so great to be back in civilization with y'all for this week's episode where we ramble about all the things! We talk about the winter storm, how we prepared, how we passed the time, and what we learned from it all. We also discuss our latest favorite book, Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, then share an encouraging verse for the new month. We hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Jesus in our everyday lives while also learning, being challenged, a...
2026-02-0243 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#210 Everything Under the Southern Sun with Susannah B. LewisThis week on the podcast, we're joined by our dear friend and bestselling author Susannah B. Lewis for a heartfelt conversation about everything under the southern sun. Susannah shares vulnerable and powerful truth about the "people test," the danger of speaking curses over our own lives, and how God can use even our worst talk to accomplish His purposes. We unpack how Satan pulls us into doubt and self-reliance, why apart from Christ we can do nothing, and how getting ahead of God often leads to a harder fall later. We also discuss where Susannah finds inspiration f...
2026-01-1953 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#209 Our Hope is In Christ AloneIn this episode, we're sharing a little of everything that's been inspiring, entertaining, and stretching us lately, including a new favorite book, Theo of Golden, and the return of an old favorite show, The Traitors on Peacock, because who doesn't love a little strategy, psychology, and drama? From there, things take a turn into real life with updates on Fran's family and reflections from a recent Leadership Summit including the top 10 things she wants us all to know about leadership, growth, and showing up well in the world. We wrap up with our January memory...
2026-01-1251 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#208 Walking Into a New Year with Heavy Yet Full HeartsGrief changes us, but it doesn't get the final word. 🤍 In this week's conversation, Fran shares reflections on love and loss following her dad's passing, and how even in seasons of grief, God meets us with comfort, perspective, and quiet strength. We talk about the reminders loss brings, what truly matters, how precious our days are, and the hope we hold onto when things feel uncertain. We close with Isaiah 43:18–19, a beautiful promise that God is always doing something new, even when we can't see it yet. If you're walking through a tender season, this conversation is a gentl...
2026-01-0548 minRambling 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 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#206 Holiday Hoopla and Holy Highlights: Laughs, lists, and of course Jesus.If you love a little Christmas crazy mixed with a whole lot of Jesus, this week's conversation will make your heart happy. It's festive, it's fun, and it's full of joy that lasts longer than the season as we keep coming back to the good news in Luke 2:10–11: "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy for all people." Shop Oxbeau for all the men in your life Buy the Granny Pants game here Order Susannah Lewis' new book "A Weekend on Allyson Island" here Learn all about...
2025-12-0844 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 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#203 Everyday Joys & A Heart for DiscipleshipIn this week's conversation, we're talking about the simple joys of everyday life and the beauty of true discipleship. When someone comes to know the Lord, what happens next? Who is coming alongside them as they begin to grow? And are we growing in God's Word so we can pour into the people around us? We also chat about accountability: what it is, what it isn't, and why real accountability isn't about policing behavior but holding someone's heart with care and honesty. Plus, we share our November memory verse: Philippians 4:8. We'd love to hear your t...
2025-11-1746 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 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#201 Fall RamblingThis week's podcast might just be one of our favorites yet. We talked about cozy fall things like a cranberry orange simmer pot and deeper things, like our thoughts, our struggles, and the way God transforms us through them. Somewhere between laughter and reflection, we found ourselves saying, "We've lost our ability to consider other perspectives," and it hit us hard. We also talked about how sin, as painful as it is, can be the very thing God uses to change us from the inside out. And then this question: "Are you thinking about what...
2025-11-0344 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 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#197 Susannah B. Lewis: Rooted and Rising!This week, we are joined by our dear friend and best-selling author, Susannah B. Lewis. You will love Susannah's humor and authenticity as we discuss our faith and the challenge she placed before us at the Rooted and Rising Women's Event last month. We talk about the four types of soil and the condition of our hearts, and Susannah shares what prompted her to grow deeper in her relationship with the Lord. We hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Jesus in our everyday lives while also learning, being challenged, and...
2025-10-0645 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 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#195 There is power in the name of JesusOur hearts are so tender after the last two weeks and yours probably is, too. We recently spoke at the "Rooted and Rising" event with our dear friend Susannah Lewis and loved being with those precious ladies (it was so fun seeing several of our listeners there!) In this episode, we continue that conversation including what the Lord is teaching us and what we are constantly being convicted of. As always, we hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Jesus while also learning, being challenged, and growing together while loving and lau...
2025-09-2238 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#194 How we are processing this past week, the death of Charlie Kirk, and the evil in this worldJoin us for a somber but hopeful conversation about how we are processing this past week, the death of Charlie Kirk, and the evil in this world. We are so thankful that we have the eternal hope of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We share our personal testimonies and why Jesus is the only hope we have and the only hope we need. If you are struggling and need someone to talk to, please reach out to us. If you need help finding a church to attend, we invite you to come sit with us. Our time...
2025-09-1550 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#193 Real Talk RamblingIn this week's conversation, we have more hot takes and some big wins to celebrate! We also consider whether we are really walking the walk or just talking the talk, and the importance of good coaching plus accountability. We wrap it all up with the beautiful prayer found within our September memory verses, Colossians 1:9-11 "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may li...
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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...
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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 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#190 Here's To A New Day!In the Season 6 opener, we have a fun summer recap plus an honest look at what happened when we stepped away from social media. We share what the Lord taught us in the silence, what it means to "burn the ships" and how we plan to move forward. We sure did miss y'all this summer and we are so excited to be back for more rambling! We love y'all and hope you have a great week! Each episode is recorded on the campus of Union University! If you have a student looking at colleges, schedule a visit and...
2025-08-1843 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 min2025-05-1948 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#187 Susie Said So Summer EditionAre you reading scripture with Tara Leigh Cobble and the Bible Recap? Be sure and watch King of Kings! Susie highly recommends Nuuly for your clothing needs! Susie loves these hair vitamins! Susie loves this high end shampoo for her grandson's curly hair! Here are some fabulous swimsuit links: Check out Modily Check out Cupshe Check out Summersalt Check out Albion So many fun things to see on Susie's daughter's IG! Callie's friends love these podcasts and we do too: Allie Beth Stuckley BigBoo Pod...
2025-05-1250 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#186 Good ole Godly Rambling with Sydney WhittakerIn this conversation, we are joined by one of our very favorite college friends, Sydney Whittaker. Don't let her young age fool you! You will quicly see why we love her so much and love learning from her! Sydney shares her newfound love for the Greek language and how it has grown her faith. We also discuss the importance of obedience and what the Lord is teaching her personally in this season. Be sure to subscribe to Sydney's new podcast "Made for More" where she and her best buddy Aryn Roberts share what the Lord is doing in their live...
2025-05-0550 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#184 Have you ever felt underestimated? A conversation with Mary MarantzHave you ever felt underestimated?? Mary Marantz joins us to discuss the surprisingly simple shift to quit playing small, NAME the fear, and move forward anyway. Mary helps us overcome perfectionism, procrastination, people-pleasing, imposter syndrome and overthinking (whew!). Mary has advice for anyone who feels like they aren't enough, their dreams are too big, or they don't know where to begin. Mary is the real deal and we can't wait to share this conversation with you! Take the quiz to find our your achiever type here Learn more about Mary's new book Underestimated: The Surprisingly Simp...
2025-04-2148 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 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#182 Rambling about the weather, sports, and JesusIn this conversation, we are rambling about the weather, sports and Jesus. We share how we were personally affected by last week's storms including the damage at Union University and an update on Baby Brownie. We also talk about March Madness including the coaches and players we love and what we are learning from them. We wrap it all up with encouragement straight from scripture. We love y'all and love having these conversations with you each week! Follow Ryan Hall on youtube for severe weather updates Do you have a bag packed in case of emerg...
2025-04-0741 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 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 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#178 Rambling with Grace Valentine - The Better FriendOur beloved Grace Valentine is back with a brand new book "The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships." Grace helps us rethink the way we connect with others and shares her wise and relatable insight on belonging, comparison, gossip, and the scriptures that equip us to be a better friend. We talk about the different types of friends and why we need each of them. Grace reminds us we are not alone as we pursue friendships especially when God designed us for community. In her own beautiful words "...I am...
2025-03-1039 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#177 Rambling about New Things, New Discoveries, Old RemindersIn this episode, we ramble about new things (do you have milk standards?), new discoveries, and old reminders that are perfect for self-reflection as we begin Lent this Wednesday. We wrap it all up with a short, powerful prayer and beautiful reminders from Psalm 34:4-5: "I sought the Lord and he answered me; and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant. Their faces are never covered in shame." We sure do love y'all and hope you have a great week! Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to t...
2025-03-0341 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#174 Let's Ramble About Ridiculous Dr Office HappeningsWe are full of life updates this week! This conversation isn't super serious but will certainly entertain you and make you smile. Let us know how y'all are doing. We love hearing from you! 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 & TikTok
2025-02-1044 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#173 Just when you think you know what's going on...This conversation is straight out of Proverbs 16:9 because "we can make our plans, but the Lord determines out steps." We have quite the story for y'all along with an incredible recap of HOLDFAST Dyer County's Women's Conference. We wrap it all up with an update on all the bird shenanigans. As always, we hope this episode encourages you and puts a smile on your face. We sure do love y'all and hope you have a great week! Learn more about the HOLDFAST Dyer County Women's Conference on their Facebook page Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like hone...
2025-02-0334 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#170 Rambling Fun!This week's conversation has us pondering some serious (and not-so-serious) topics including whether we need chore charts for grownups and our low level goals for 2025. Angela shares how she overcame a bad mood with Jesus, chicken, and some really cute Target boots. We discuss the new year and why we prefer rhythms and habits over resolutions (Did you make any resolutions? Send us updates if you did!). We also talk about bible reading plans and why they matter. We wrap it all up with Angela's word for the coming year and our prayer for us all. As always, we hope...
2025-01-1346 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#168 Christmas Fun!Merry Christmas, everybody!! Our final conversation for the year is packed full of holiday goodness including elf shenanigans, naked Christmas trees, new birds, Christmas movies, and stocking stuffers. We also talk about all the Christmas food we love and get a little reflective as we begin thinking about a new year. We hope this episode puts a smile on your face and joy in your heart! We are so grateful for Jesus and pray you have a restful Christmas and a very happy new year!! Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and hea...
2024-12-1638 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#166 Rambling About Christmas at Hattie'sIt's finally time to talk about Christmas! Y'all will love this conversation with our dear friend Marcy Simpson, known to locals as the owner of Hattie's. Marcy has fun Christmas gift ideas and helped us mark several things off our Christmas lists. She also shares her story and what the Lord taught her as she took a giant leap of faith and opened her own small business. We loved our time with Marcy, and we are so excited to share this episode with you! Learn more about Hattie's and shop online here Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are...
2024-12-0240 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 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 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 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 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 minRambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#154 Rambling about Swans, Surprise Trips, and JesusHappy Labor Day, everybody! We have a fun conversation for y'all this week full of classic rambling including updates on the swans and our volleyball tree, Angela's anniversary trip to the Tetons (and new favorite garment bag), and the new all-in-one skincare we are investigating. We also discuss Kane's Gift and how to come alongside families who are adopting (and how to apply for grants if you are adopting). Then we share our new favorite book "Practicing the Way" by John Mark Comer and why we think it's a must read! Learn more about Jackson Lake Lodge insi...
2024-09-0240 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
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 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 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 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 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 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#138 Rambling with Grace ValentineIf you are on Instagram, you will find Grace Valentine sharing all her joy and wisdom there. She can be found here! You can also find her books, devotionals, learn about the fabulous retreat she hosts, join her facebook group, find the podcast by going to her linktree. Her website can be found here. Aren't you so thankful for how she is pouring into this next generation? We sure are! Be sure and follow Rambling on IG, TikTok, and don't forget to join our Facebook group.
2024-02-0546 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 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
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
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 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 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
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
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#121 Therapy Rambling with Paige Bledsoe, LCSW"Therapy Rambling" may sound intimidating, but y'all will love our special guest and dear friend, Paige Bledsoe, LCSW. Paige has spent the last 21 years helping teenagers and adults heal their wounded hearts, minds and souls. In this episode, we talk specifically about imposter syndrome, inner child wounds, and how to find healing from the traumas we all experience. This episode is packed with practical, helpful information and is a conversation well worth listening to! You can learn more about Paige and connect with her on the iMInd website here Paige's recommendations: If you ne...
2023-09-2557 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
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#119 Susie Said So - Fall EditionSusie is back (yay!) with everything we need to transition into a new season. In this Fall edition, Susie shares the latest in fashion including the pieces you need in your closet, clever ways to update your look without spending a dime, and the shocking new trend we can't stop talking about. For the home, Susie has lots of great (and practical!) advice including how to update your interior with fabrics, paint colors, and statement lighting, plus fun ways to add personality to your spaces. Y'all will love this episode! We are so grateful for Susie! Proverbs 16:24: "Kin...
2023-09-1152 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
Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast#117 How to Be Prepared with Rayna BomarRayna Bomar is the wise, resilient and relatable matriarch of Angela's family. She has endured the unfathomable - having buried her husband and their only child - yet this conversation is so full of hope! Rayna shares practical ways we can be prepared for hard times. Rayna's faith is unshakable and inspires our own. This is our most anticipated podcast conversation yet, and we are better because of it. We love Rayna Bomar, and you will, too! Job 19:25 "I know that my Redeemer lives" 2 Timothy 4:17 "But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength." ...
2023-08-2847 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#116 Rambling about Barbie and JesusOn this week's podcast, we have lots to say about the Barbie movie, sending freshmen to college (including the questions we should and shouldn't ask them), spritual disciplines and routines, and our new favorite bible study. You can say "yes" to the Lord before you know what you are doing. Transitions are hard. Be kind to yourself! Be honest with others about what you are feeling and how you are doing. Instead of asking your college freshman "how are you?" ask "what do you need from me right now?" When you st...
2023-08-2137 min