Hi, friends! Things are going to be a little quiet around here for the next few weeks... - We're going on a brief hiatus as we strategize and plan all new content for the fall, with a fun twist (hint,

Are you sharing your story? - Countless studies have shown that there's substantial value in sharing our stories and listening to others tell theirs. Among the biggest benefits? The release of oxytoci

If your knowledge of how Independence Day came to be is a little fuzzy, settle in for a brief history lesson! - In this podcast episode, co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender recount America's origi

Feeling discontent with life? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Less-than? There are typically three culprits to blame: clutter, comparison, and conflict. Their impact, individually or collectively, can bog you

Bad days and hard seasons are to be expected, and yet we can never fully prepare for the way they might shake us to the core and disrupt our lives. So how are we supposed to respond when life seems to

Cheesy puns, recliner naps, and mischievous risks... these are just some of the hallmarks of a great dadmaybe even yours! - As Father's Day approaches, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender remind you of wh

The process of forgiveness and reconciliation is a two-way street, and both parties are equally responsible for putting in the work to restore the relationship. Yes, even if you were the one wronged!

Forgiveness is a radical actit's not about holding someone's offense over their head like a debt, and it's also not about forgetting what they've done. So what is forgiveness in and of itself? - In p

We tend to gloss over the intention behind Memorial Day each year as we prep for a long weekend full of good food, games, and time at the beach. But to be clear: We wouldn't be able to enjoy any of th

"Wives, submit to your husbands..." Ladies, how do you feel about this command? If you're like us, it may throw you off, or even make you feel a little defiant. - We approach life differently than men