Mangled Spaces

In this book-club-style episode, Tash and Mel chat through Mel's latest read. Mel shares a little bit about the significance this book holds for her, and gives her recommendation for other readers.

Tasha and Mel reconnect after some time away from the microphones. They dive into the logistics of starting up a prayer team at church. Tasha processes through some tools and guidance for preparing others to serve in this ministry. 

Mel and Tash chat and laugh through their lists of worst advice they've ever received. 

Tash and Mel talk through the bariers they face when it comes to showing up with confidence and how they combat them.

Mel and Tash unpack the beautiful diversity in giftings among the body of Christ, and what it looks like to lean into those for the sake of furthering the kingdom.

Tasha shares about the journey she has been on to get back into church ministry.

Tasha led the conversation this week about our responsibility as believers to love one another well, and what it looks like to be protective over the marginalized. 

Mel shared about her family's recent experience with DNA/ancestry tracking, and the new way in which she views the family tree.

Tash and Mel discuss boundaries with their kids,  and how boundaries aren't just the rules kids push against, but also places they find rest.

Mel and Tash challenge the age-old cliché of "WWJD" and discuss what it looks like to pursue not only examples of what Jesus did but what he would have is  do now.

Welcome in the new year along side Tash and Mel as they sort through what they want to leave behind in 2024, and what they are bringing into 2025.

Join Tasha and Mel as they discuss the process of setting healthy boundaries when it comes to joining a church, serving within the church, and living life in community with the church body.

Listen in to a "throwback" episode that Mel and Tash recorded last summer, but never posted...until now! Tasha opens up about her journey toward a new diagnosis in her mental health world.

Listen in as Tasha and Mel talk through strategies and coping skills for taking on holiday gatherings. 

Join us in chatting through our favorite seasonal hobby lobby finds and latest spiritual growth.

We are back from an extended break in recording, and feeling like whole new humans. This week's episode is a short download of what we have been up to since our last episode!

This week Tash and Mel discuss some of their favorite ways of making technology work in their favor. There are plenty of down sides to the prevelance of tech in our world, but this week is all about the parts that are making life better!

This week's episode is the second part of the conversation around growing a culture of inclusivity. Tash and Mel talk through how shifting our priorities can make more room at the table for all.

This week's episode is in response to a listener request who reached out about trying to grow a culture of inclusivity in the school where they work. Tash and Mel talk through some of the barriers they have run into when it comes to challenging norms and behaviors, and how certain attitudes can really hinder whether someone feels welcome in a space. Part two of this conversation will follow next w...

Tash and Mel share a handful of life lessons learned the hard way--some funnier than others. But funny or not, they are doing their best to let lessons learned shift future decisions.

This week Mel and Tash continue their conversation from last week, focusing on Tasha's perspective. Tasha shares about how she worked through a lot of healing to continue showing up for intentional friendship and avoiding "tripping over trauma" when Mel's pregnancy brought up fresh triggers from her past.

This week Mel shares an update on some big life changes on the horizon as she navigates pregnancy and anticipates the arrival of a new member of the family. She and Tasha begin the conversation about the complexities of intentional friendship when pregnancy is a trigger for infertility and miscarriage trauma. They'll continue the conversation in next week's episode, which focuses more on Tasha's p...

Listen in for part 2 of 2 of our first ever guest interview. Pastor Andrew shares about his journey toward becoming more and more authentic in the church community through sharing about mental health and beyond.

Listen in for part 1 of 2 of our first ever guest interview. Pastor Andrew shares about his journey toward becoming more and more authentic in the church community through sharing about mental health and beyond.