Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast

This se a son finale is classic rambling in the very best way!  We're rambling about: ✨ American Idol (and how refreshing it is to see bold faith in mainstream culture) ✨ Fran's 24-hour NYC adventure ✨ Eden Salon therapeutic head spa reviews because self-care matters ✨ Nashville food adventures ( Fryce Cream & Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar ) ✨ podcasts we're loving ( 2819 Church & With the Perry's )...

This episode was indeed a challenge, but sometimes we have to keep going for the sake of not giving in to the tears, frustrations, and cuss words that are on the tip of your tongue.  Lord willing, season 6 will wrap up next week. Can you believe it? Where has the year gone?   Listen to the Perry's Podcast here with Matt Chandler! Don't forget to listen to part 2 as well.  Buy Matt Chandler's book...

This week's episode is full of heart, humor, and hope as we talk about the changing seasons of life and parenting. From graduation emotions and advice for senior mamas, to small-town festivals (hello, West TN Strawberry Festival 🍓) and a stop at San Antonio Taco Company, we cover the fun and meaningful moments that make up everyday life. We also discuss why childlike play can be healing for our n...

This week's episode is equal parts celebration and reflection. We're recapping Angela's "50 & Fabulous" birthday weekend in Franklin full of fun, laughter, and meaningful moments with the people she loves most. But beyond the celebration, this milestone sparked some honest questions we're all invited to consider in any new season: What do I want to carry forward? What am I ready to leave behind? H...

In this episode, we're talking about everything from Oura rings and energy drinks to funny church stories, bucket list dreams, and those "come along with me" friendships we all need.  But underneath it all, we keep coming back to one question: What is actually filling us?  Because no supplement, habit, or routine can replace the true source of peace, strength, and joy. "Because we loved you so muc...

What do glow-in-the-dark pickleball, space missions, and a scalp massage have in common? Honestly… we're still not sure. 😄 This week's episode is classic  Rambling Through Everyday Life, from Fran's nighttime pickleball tournament to our thoughts on Artemis II, a Tennessee Supreme Court session on Union's campus, and a surprising new favorite card game (SkyJo, anyone?). We also talk about rising...

Happy Easter Monday, friends!  This episode is full of our favorite kind of conversation: real life, real faith, and a little bit of everything in between. We talk about our Easter traditions, what Holy Saturday teaches us about rest and waiting, and wrestle with a question that really matters: " what's the big deal about Jesus?" We keep coming back to this: without the resurrection, there is no C...

We have a special surprise guest this week!  One of our favorite humans, Sydney Whittaker is back on the podcast!   Sydney is a senior volleyball player at Union University majoring in biblical studies and languages. Sydney loves the Lord, and it shows! We talk about what she is learning and how she is growing in her faith especially in difficult seasons of waiting on the Lord.   You will be so en...

Pack your bags, grab your passport (real or imaginary) and get ready for some fun with our fabulous guest and adventure expert, Lisa Houston!  We talk travel ideas for every budget, both local and abroad, and you will love hearing Lisa's recap of her recent adventures including Iceland, Italy and the Exumas.  Lisa also reminds us we don't have to go far to have an adventure, and that every new exp...

This episode is a little bit of everything and the kind of rambling conversation we love most. We share stories from recent adventures, including a trip to the Walmart Museum in Bentonville, a mission trip to Honduras (yes, there's a cow involved), and a few memorable characters along the way including Abraham the goat. We also talk about some meaningful ways people in our community are serving ot...

Today we're talking about estate planning, not from a place of fear but from a place of love and making things easier on our families one day. We discuss why planning ahead matters, how it reflects biblical stewardship, and the simple steps that bring clarity instead of confusion during life's hardest moments. We answer lots of questions including: What documents do I need?  What is a trust and ho...

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In this episode, we're doing what we do best: rambling through real life and noticing God's faithfulness in the middle of it all. We share an update on the pet swans, life on the farm, and highlights from the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention at the Opryland Hotel.  We also talk about a beautiful caregiver support group in our community and confess our latest TikTok Shop fashion finds. Th...

February is Pro Life Month, and we're honored to welcome Jen Wilson back to the show to talk about Young Lives ministry, why it matters, and how each of us can love young mamas well from right where we are. Jen shares the powerful story of how God planted the seed for this ministry in the middle of her own cancer journey, and how saying yes to this work has radically changed her life. Through Youn...

Well, we made it to February and survived snowmageddon! It's so great to be back in civilization with y'all for this week's episode where we ramble about all the things! We talk about the winter storm, how we prepared, how we passed the time, and what we learned from it all.  We also discuss our latest favorite book, Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, then share an encouraging verse for the new month....

This week on the podcast, we're joined by our dear friend and bestselling author Susannah B. Lewis for a heartfelt conversation about everything under the southern sun.  Susannah shares vulnerable and powerful truth about the "people test," the danger of speaking curses over our own lives, and how God can use even our worst talk to accomplish His purposes. We unpack how Satan pulls us into doubt a...

In this episode, we're sharing a little of everything that's been inspiring, entertaining, and stretching us lately, including a new favorite book, Theo of Golden, and the return of an old favorite show, The Traitors on Peacock, because who doesn't love a little strategy, psychology, and drama? From there, things take a turn into real life with updates on Fran's family and reflections from a recen...

Grief changes us, but it doesn't get the final word. 🤍 In this week's conversation, Fran shares reflections on love and loss following her dad's passing, and how even in seasons of grief, God meets us with comfort, perspective, and quiet strength. We talk about the reminders loss brings, what truly matters, how precious our days are, and the hope we hold onto when things feel uncertain. We close...

This week's podcast episode is extra special because it's our last episode before January.  We're talking about some of our favorite Christmas traditions, Fran's recent day trip to New York City, and then we slow things down to reflect on our December memory verse: "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town...

If you love a little Christmas crazy mixed with a whole lot of Jesus, this week's conversation will make your heart happy.  It's festive, it's fun, and it's full of joy that lasts longer than the season as we keep coming back to the good news in Luke 2:10–11: "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy for all people." Shop Oxbeau for all the men in your life  Buy the Granny Pants game h...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and the perfect time for Susie Said So: Christmas Edition!  Grab a peppermint mocha and join us as we discuss all the things you need to know this season, including: 🎁  Our favorite gift ideas   👗 Holiday fashion and the color that's trending this season 🎶 The Christmas songs on repeat in our homes and cars 🏡 Hostess gift ideas that are thoughtful and...

Follow KK on Instagram here!  Her account on IG is a great place to see what she is cooking. Then for anyone local wanting to see her website and order food from her, click  here! KK and her buddy, Kayla Corona with  Wildflourloaves, work together and provide amazing bread and sweet treats for J-Town Coffee in Jackson. J-Town Coffee has a storefront and us locals are so happy for them. They have a...

In this week's conversation, we're talking about the simple joys of everyday life and the beauty of true discipleship. When someone comes to know the Lord, what happens next? Who is coming alongside them as they begin to grow? And are we growing in God's Word so we can pour into the people around us? We also chat about accountability: what it is, what it isn't, and why real accountability isn't ab...

In this week's conversation, we have an update on Fran's social experiment, her super fun estate plan, and our new favorite matchng sets, volunteer opportunities, and bible teachings.  We also share our November Blessing Box project, our new favorite questions to ponder, Angela's new bible and our November memory verse.    We hope that with each and every episode, you will find us talking about Je...

This week's podcast might just be one of our favorites yet. We talked about cozy fall things like a cranberry orange simmer pot and deeper things, like our thoughts, our struggles, and the way God transforms us through them. Somewhere between laughter and reflection, we found ourselves saying, "We've lost our ability to consider other perspectives," and it hit us hard. We also talked about how sin...