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In Episode 40, Steph shares how working for Disney took ten years off her life. She initially worked at a show, but when she was chosen to be a cast member for a ride, everything changed. The stakes were much higher. Guest safety meant that there were times when Steph had to literally make a life and death decision in …
In Episode 39, Steph and I reflect on what we have learned so far from listening to the Black Lives Matter Movement. We both recognize that, as white women, we have a lot to learn! We also know that refusing to learn allows racism to continue unchallenged. Steph and I have an honest conversation about Juneteenth, Defund the Police, White …
Many years ago when my son was in preschool, his class did a sweet little play called “It Could Always Be Worse.” We live in Tallahassee, Florida, home to Florida State University. One of the advantages of living here is that the University brings some incredibly talented people into our community. One of my son’s classmates was the son of …
In Episode 38, my 16-year-old daughter joins Steph and me for an honest conversation about something that half the world’s population will deal with at some point—periods. I was reluctant to have this conversation, but we realized that might be generational! We tackled this from the perspective of three women in three different generations (Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z). …
In Episode 37, Steph and Beth celebrate Beth’s Seminary graduation by talking about gender and calling. They share their experiences as women in male-dominated fields and how they handle internet trolls. They also have an honest conversation about the fact that some denominations do not allow women to preach and teach. Why is Beth a pastor even though the Bible …
In Episode 36, Steph and Beth have an honest conversation about non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). This is one of many unhealthy coping mechanisms people deal with, and it is one Steph has personal experience with. Steph shares how it feels when abuse causes a disconnect between brain and heart and why that sometimes leads to self-injury. This is an honest, and …
In Episode 35, Steph and Beth have an honest conversation with software engineer and DIY Blogger, Ashley Basnight, about #BlackLivesMatter. Recognizing that they, as two white women, definitely do NOT have all the answers, Steph and Beth reached out to Ashley with their uncomfortable questions. The three have an authentic conversation about why All Lives Matter is an insensitive and …
You know how once you notice something, it’s very hard to un-notice it? I really enjoy Christian music. I enjoy sacred hymns and contemporary songs. But, I’ve noticed that a lot of them stop at the crucifixion. For example, there’s an old hymn called “Nothing but the Blood.” It asks, “What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood …
Have you ever felt disappointed in God? For many of us, this is an uncomfortable idea. We may think we can never be disappointed in God or God’s ways. After all, God’s ways are mysterious. Who are we to feel disappointed by them? It may feel sacrilegious, heretical, or just plain disrespectful. And yet, throughout the Bible people express their …
Easter begins with an empty tomb. Mary Magdalene and other women go to Jesus’ grave to mourn, but when they get there, the grave has been disturbed and the body is gone (Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1-2, Luke 23:55-24:2,10, John 20:1). Can you imagine going to your dead friend’s grave and finding it … empty? The Gospel of John tells us …