Nothin' But Fine: with Emily Trotter

What did you want to be when you were little?  Did you do that?  Are you living your dream?  As you grow up you realize that dreams can change and that is absolutely acceptable.  Are we forcing our kids to grow up too soon?   --- Coffee Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Don’t we all hate small talk? What can you say that will be interesting? What won’t sound boring? What wil...

An interesting point about the Psalms of David is that they probably were not only written while he was king.  This was his life.  This consistency of this aspect of his relationship with God is just another piece of encouragement for us.  We are talking about prayer this week.  I read this quote this week by RA Torrey in his book How to Pray (I haven't read the book yet...it's in the ca...

How have we been on the air for a year and this is our first discussion about coffee?  How do you take yours?  Emily only takes cream, more than is probably necessary, and Helen is a cream and a little sugar.  There are lots of GREAT local coffee houses out there.  Where is your favorite?  Let us know! --- Coffee Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Don’t we all hate small talk...

Another lament from David.  What I am noticing is that while David laments he also praises.  This is a great reminder.  Verse 3, two ways: Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him. -- NIV Look at this: look who got picked by God!  He listens the split second I call to him. -- The Message You are picked by God, friend. Here is this week's pl...

Dads are good parents too.  This week Emily and Helen are looking to the animal kingdom to learn about some baby daddies that go beyond the normal father figure types.   --- Coffee Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Don’t we all hate small talk? What can you say that will be interesting? What won’t sound boring? What will get a chuckle? What will create thought? How to get th...

Our direction for the next few months is the book of Psalms and we are starting off with the Psalms written by David.   Psalm 3 is a lament that David wrote when he fled from his son, Absalom.  We dive deeper into the relationship of David and his kids and why he was fleeing his son.  David, he's just like us!  After God's own heart, but not great at parenting.   Also, check out Emily&ap...

One WHOLE year of Nothin But Fine!  Where has the time gone?  It sure does fly when you are having fun.  Join us as we rehash some of our favorite moments.  We have truly learned so much and have had an absolute ball.  Thank you for being with us on this podcasting ride.  xoxo, Your Nothin But Fine Gals --- Coffee Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Don’t we all hate small tal...

This episode begins our journey into the book of Psalms.  Psalm 27 is a lament from David.  Circumstances surrounding its writing aren't exactly known, but it speaks to being afraid and drawing strength from the Stronghold.   --- Bible Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Emily Trotter has a teaching style all her own. Tune in for a fun, but educational dive into God’s Wor...

Why do now what you can save for later?  Helen so wanted procrastination to be good for you.  She just knew that it fostered creativity.  Turns out you need to just do it.  Eat that frog.  Attack your to do list. --- Coffee Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Don’t we all hate small talk? What can you say that will be interesting? What won’t sound boring? What will get a chuck...

Carrie Beth Wallace is the mastermind behind The Columbusite , a publication that keeps you in the know about cool things in Columbus and the surrounding area.  And she is a classically trained vocalist.  And we are going to host a clogging event together.  Tune in to see exactly what clogging is.  Ha! --- Let's Talk - a monthly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. People are interesting!...

We all need to be in the Word.  Get in your Bible.  Take time to know it.  It doesn't have to be large portions, it can be a verse at a time.  There is not a special place in heaven for folks that read the whole thing.  They don't get a star by their name...as far as I know.  Write down what you learn.  Because you can go back and read it and learn it again or even learn something new. ...

Do you have an overactive brain?  Do you overthink?  Does your mind work a mile a minute running through different scenarios?  Helen has done some fantastic research and found some good strategies to help us quiet our minds.  And what do you think happens in your fridge when the door is closed? --- Coffee Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Don’t we all hate small talk? What c...

How are you at waiting?  Do you have patience?  I have some, but apparently not much.  Mark 2:1-5 is what this episode is about.  The faith of the friends who tore a hole in a roof to lay their friend at the feet of Jesus.  I'm good at cutting the hole and laying my need down.  I think I keep lowering down the same thing though.  Jesus already knows all my things.  He's already promised...

Many hands make light work.  Sharing household responsibilities with a team of people sounds appealing.  But how does sharing your spouse sound?  Polygamy is a topic that fascinates us obviously because TLC has four shows with this topic.  Helen and Emily don't think they are for it, but Emily has invited Helen to move in.  Wouldn't that be a hoot?  Poor Jim. --- Coffee Talk - a weekly p...

"Loving God, loving each other" is something we know we are supposed to do.  Love your neighbor as yourself is a reminder given a lot.  What does that love look like?  Brotherly love is what we are going for.  Right?  Nope.  We are to love as God loves.  God is love and God love is agape. Take a listen to "Loving God, Loving Each Other" by Gaither Vocal Band if you haven't...

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? There was a Roman festival first and then the Pope got involved.  There was a Saint Valentine, but we don't know which man of three he was.  Helen's sweet daddy is her forever Valentine.  Emily got dumped Valentine's 1999. If you're curious about Emily's Valentine's day dumping . . . you can take a listen on Apple Podcasts: Cl...

What is all the hub bub about circumcision?  Why does Paul keep mentioning it?  A quick look at the practice and why it is so important to the Jewish culture.   Resource: The Cutting Truth about Circumcision: It Was All About Rites and Religion | Ancient Origins --- Bible Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Emily Trotter has a teaching style all her own. Tune in for a fun, but...

There are so many words that people (ahem, we) say wrong.  I'm sure our list is not exhaustive.  In fact, I think we have just scratched the surface.  There are several that we are not convinced we say wrong.  And Emily has added a new character to her one-woman show.  Check out Words Commonly Mispronounced by Merriam-Webster . --- Coffee Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fin...

My childhood friend that grew up to be an Emmy award-winning...I forget.  Cinematographer?  Documentary editor?  Whatever it is, it's cool.  And he will be embarrassed that I am introducing him as such.  Old friends are just good. You can check out his video production business website here: https://cinematicfocus.com/   ---  Let's Talk - a monthly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine...

This week is the last week of Galatians, so let's dive in. The Galatians had forgotten their freedom in Christ.  Don't we all?  The rest of Paul's letter to them, chapters 3-6, is a great pep talk to get them back to the liberty they gained with their belief.   --- Bible Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Emily Trotter has a teaching style all her own. Tune in...

How do Flo Rida and pigs fit in the same discussion?  You will have to tune in to find out!  Never fear that Emily and Helen will make a smooth transition.  Also, are bugs a source of protein in your diet?  --- Coffee Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Don’t we all hate small talk? What can you say that will be interesting? What won’t sound boring? What will get a chuckle? Wh...

The Galatians are just like us!  Paul writes to them "astonished" that they are forgetting the message of the gospel that he gave them, that they first believed.  We do that, too.  Don't we?  It is all too easy to forget that all that Jesus requires is our faith and belief in Him.  We don't have to do anything else.  There are no other steps.     Resources: Paul's Success...

Mamas have the best advice.  And sayings.  We had a ball reading and discussing some of the gems you all shared with us.  And the Varner mamas have some absolute winners that you will be adding to your repertoire. Put on your lipstick, peel your shrimp and go listen.   --- Coffee Talk - a weekly podcast series by Nothin' But Fine. Don’t we all hate small talk? What can you say that will be in...

We are diving into the book of Galatians!  This week we are looking at the author, Paul.  You know Paul?  The guy who wrote a lot of the New Testament through his letters to all these little churches he started?  Yeah, that Paul.  There might be even more to him than we originally thought.  Learn why Saul's name was changed to Paul: https://www.gotquestions.org/Saul-Paul.html --- Bible Talk -...

Really though?  Helen and Emily are NOT making resolutions.  They are keeping up the good work that has already been done.  "Streaks" is what we are calling them now.  How long can we continue new, healthy habits and behaviors?  If you break your streak, don't give up! Also, don't miss Emily's new blog post: Keep On Keeping On --- Coffee Talk - a weekly podcast series by N...