Busted Biscuits

…and your little dog, too! In this episode, listen as Jen and Jill discuss pro-social behaviors. We talk about doing kind acts for others and how that helps keep us from feeling lonely. Want to maximize the benefit? We talk about which relationships the research shows are the best bang for your buck when spreading kindness and why. Have thoughts in this episode? Email us at bustedbiscuits3@gmail.c...

We’ve talked about the health benefits of friendships before but this one is definitely an eye opener. In this episode Jen and Jill discuss the link between loneliness and being overweight. Listen as we talk through why having friends can make a difference in your weight and motivation to move. Have thoughts on this one? Email us at: bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

In this episode, Jill and Jen dissect the concept of “Tend and Befriend.” How do women handle stress? What are healthy ways to process life events with our friends? Did you know there are health benefits when we talk to our friends about the things we find stressful? Why then do we have a tendency to pull away from friends in stressful times as opposed to seeking them out? Listen and find out! bus...

Busted Biscuits has been voted Best Podcast of 2024 for Indiana County Pennsylvania and we couldn’t have done it without you, our listeners! Jill and Jen talk through what this year and a half have been like, the changes the podcast has made, and their biggest takeaways as they have been on this journey. We hear most often from our listeners that they relate most to Jill and her experiences…listen...

Join Jen and Jill as they wrap up their review of Justin Whitmel Earley’s book Made for People. The last chapter is all about memories! Why it’s important to make them, the good and the bad, and how they strengthen relationships. What are some of your favorite friend memories? Walk down memory lane with us in this episode! Want to share a special memory? Email us at bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss the chapter on Communication in the book Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley. Communication is so important but did you realize how you communicate plays a big role in building and maintaining healthy relationships? Listen as we talk through a variety of suggestions to keep the lines of communication open. Share your thoughts on this episode at bustedbisc...

In this episode Jen and Jill discuss Justin Whitmel Earley’s chapters on Geography and Time in the book Made for People. Have you ever thought to make a move across the country to be closer to friends? Do you schedule your next friend date before you leave the current one? Listen as we talk through suggestions for how to manage two big obstacles to maintaining strong friendships. Questions? busted...

This week, Jen and Jill continue to discuss the book Made for People by Justine Whitmel Earley. The chapter on Invitation dives into how we include and exclude people from friendship. It’s a fine line to walk and can often be perceived very different than intended. Listens as we talk through navigating inviting new people into existing friend groups and how to deal with those that are quite ready...

In this episode, we continue our discussion of the book Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley. This week we dive into the chapter on Forgiveness and add our own Busted Biscuits perspective. Listen as we talk through why giving and receiving forgiveness is so hard. How you can get better at forgiveness and have healthier friendships that grow closer not apart when conflict happens. You don’t wan...

In this episode Jen and Jill continue their review of the book Made for People. This chapter on covenant friendships is an important one. Listen as we talk about what it means to truly commit to your friends. Investing time and effort and sticking it out when it gets rough is key to building a lasting friendship. Got questions? Email us at bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

Today on the podcast Jen and Jill talk about what honesty looks like in friendship. Loving your friends enough to speak truth in their life is an important quality for so many reasons. The kind of honesty that calls your friends forward toward their purpose no matter how hard the conversation may be. Email us with your comments at bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

Vulnerability is often the hardest and scariest parts of relationship but it’s also one of the most important. Today Jen and Jill talk through the first chapter of the book Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley and share some great insight on vulnerability in friendship. If you have questions or suggestions email us at bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

Join Jen and Jill as they discuss the book Made for People written by Justin Whitmel Earley. Find out why we need friends, how we were made by God for community, and how asking someone for their best work disaster story can bond you in an instant! Got questions or suggestions? Email us as at: bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

Jill and Jen sit down with Jen’s longtime friend, Leighanne Rhodes, and talk all things friendship! How do you manage long distance friendships? How can friendship be difficult when you are in ministry? And of course, what TV show does Leighanne watch that she probably shouldn’t admit to? Listen and find out! Got questions? Email us at: bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

We’re back in the “studio”!! Join us as we catch up after our brief hiatus and dive right back in to talking about all things friendship. In this episode we talk about how to best support your friends and bring them along on the journey to healthy relationships. So glad to be back! If you’ve got suggestions or questions, email us at bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

It’s the final episode of season 3! Join Jill and Jen as they talk about the gap between where you are and where you want to be. It’s a hard place to sit but it’s part of the journey. You’ve got to go through it to get to the other side! We promise it’s worth it in the end. ❤️ Be sure to send your thoughts and questions to us at bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com. Don’t forget to follow us so you get a not...

On this episode, Jill and Jen talk about the importance of self care, cup filling, and what Jesus has to say about it. Take some time to listen, and apply the principles of taking care of yourself so that you can take care of others. Like, share, and subscribe! Send us your questions and topics at bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about the difference between disagreeing with and judging someone. Yes, there is a difference. Give a listen and let us know what you think. Email us your comments or questions at bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

In this episode, Jill and Jen talk about how our thoughts can get in the way of how we perceive situation. What happens when we make assumptions and are wrong? We might miss a great opportunity for friendship! They offer suggestions on how to take every thought captive and align it with truth. Got questions for Jill and Jen to answer on the show? Email them! bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

On this episode, Jill and Jen talk about what to do when it feels like making friends is hard. How do you get past the first step? What do you do when the person you talk to, doesn’t respond how you were expecting? How do you keep trying? Jill and Jen give you some tips to try! If there is something you would like for Jill and Jen to address, send your questions and comments to bustedbiscuits3@gma...

On this episode, Jill and Jen catch up with Alex Lang on how it’s been reaching out to new friends and making connections. We talk about her next steps of taking those friendships beyond surface level and then answer her questions about bringing friends together that don’t know each other. Do you connect people who seem similar or who are completely different? Listen to find out what Jill and Jen...

After a prompting question in a devotional, Jill and Jen share about self perception. Jen shares about when she was TOO big for her britches and had to be taken down a notch, and Jill expresses how she struggles to value her own voice in situations. There’s some vulnerability here! Have a listen and let us know what you think! bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com Like, share, and subscribe!

In this episode Jen and Jill are working to erase the stigma of going to therapy to improve your mental health. Sometimes it really makes sense to talk things through with an objective and neutral person separate from your every day life. Join as we talk through why you should go and when to expect when you get there. Questions? Email us at bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com

On this episode, Jill and Jen meet with their friend, Michelle McCombs, and discuss why we have resistance to having people in our lives. We discuss what we tell ourselves about not having friends and what the truth is of our experiences. Sometimes what we think people expect from us prevents us from wanting to connect with others. Do you relate to this? Let us know! bustedbiscuits@gmail.com. Like...

On this episode, Jen and her husband, Todd, talk through what it looks like to have a friendship in marriage. They share a little bit about their own journey, and the work it took to get there. They offer some tips on how to improve your relationship and why it’s important to work on it. We would love to hear your feedback and questions! Bustedbiscuits3@gmail.com Like, Share, and Subscribe!