Allie and Sarah
The Shire House Chats
We're Allie and Sarah and we are here to chat with you each week about what we have been pondering in the hope that by sharing these things we can fill our minds with things that are true, noble, and excellent. Our inspiration comes from Philippians 4:4-9 , which extols us to rejoice, to not be anxious, and to fill our minds with thoughts about things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, or praiseworthy. We hope these weekly chats draw you in and allow you to consider those things. And, if you enjoy these, we hope you will tell us what you have been pondering!
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Episodes
Finding the Light in the Darkness and Avoiding Darkness in the Light 11.05.2026 29:47
In this episode, Sarah and Allie talk about how to look for the light in the darkness.
Season 2! Eyeballs and Age Appropriateness 27.04.2026 36:39
Welcome to our Second Year of Shire House Chats! In this episode we discuss the wonders of eyeballs and the age appropriateness of learning about life.
Week 35: Happy Easter! 06.04.2026 28:16
Join us as discuss our interactions with all things Easter and celebrate the fact that HE IS RISEN!!
Week 34: Cells, cells, brain cells, and more cells! 23.03.2026 27:13
It's science week for Allie and Sarah. Discuss the wonders of the cell, marvel at the wonders of the brain, and ponder what might be coming for both in the future.
Week 33: Personal History, the Brain, and Being a Lifelong Learner 16.02.2026 30:12
In this episode, Sarah and Allie discuss the power of the brain, the power of being known, and the delights of being lifelong learners.
Week 32: Teeth, Mail, and the Olympics 26.01.2026 29:19
On this episode, Allie and Sarah discuss the beauty of God's world in teeth, the importance of sending mail, and the joy of the upcoming Olympic games!
Week 31: New Year, New Heart? 05.01.2026 32:11
In this episode, Allie and Sarah reflect on how a new year provides an opportunity for reflection and change. . . but how that change should always and only be rooted in the truth.
Week 30: Christmas Trees! 22.12.2025 27:03
This week we ponder Christmas Trees!
Week 29: Advent 08.12.2025 30:58
Allie and Sarah discuss the Advent season--it's joys, dreams, and shortcomings.
Week 28: The Life of a Lifelong Learner 29.11.2025 31:41
In this episode, Allie and Sarah discuss the beauty of living the life of a lifelong learner.
Week 27: Menelik II and the Mercurial Meaning of Excellence 11.11.2025 36:54
In this episode, Allie and Sarah discuss Ethiopia’s Menelik II and how definitions of excellence can change for the better.
Week 26: God's Breath and Our Bubbles 20.10.2025 27:23
In this episode, Allie and Sarah ponder the wonder that is breathing and the danger that are bubbles.
Week 25: Community and Science 29.09.2025 24:14
In this episode of the podcast, Allie and Sarah talk!
Week 24: Ebenezers and Lab Journals 22.09.2025 25:04
This week Allie and Sarah ponder the importance of laying down (or, rather, building up) ebenezers in our lives. Sarah ponders the importance of keeping clear and precise Lab Journals. It's another rousing episode of Shire House Chats. What have you been pondering??
Week 23: Science Displays the Glory of God 15.09.2025 28:13
In this episode, Allie and Sarah discuss the glory of God as they discuss things they are learning in science classes. :)
Week 22: Curating our Thoughts and the Rest of the Story 08.09.2025 30:22
In this episode, Allie and Sarah discuss what it means (and why it's difficult) to curate your thoughts throughout the day. The also look at what it looks like to live your life even when you don't know the rest of the story. Come join us--and let us know what you are thinking and how you curate your own stories!
Week 21: Is AI Really an Ally? 01.09.2025 25:34
Join Sarah and Allie as they dive into the intriguing world of AI and its impact on our daily lives. 🤔 Discover how technology shapes our thoughts and creativity.
Week 20: Peaceful Ponderings, Episode 4 25.08.2025 16:52
Both Allie and Sarah reflect on what a family who engages in sports has taught them recently.
Week 19: Peaceful Ponderings, Episode 3 18.08.2025 13:05
On this episode, Allie ponders the weight and joys of being who the Lord called you to be. Sarah ponders the righteous life laid out in Isaiah 1 as well as the weight and joys of experience, as laid out in Emily Dickinson's poetry.
Week 18: Peaceful Ponderings, Episode 2 11.08.2025 16:30
In this special peaceful ponderings episode, Sarah discusses how traveling points to the Lord and Allie discusses how focus on the Lord leads to more peaceful parenting. Join us for a short reminder of the goodness of the Lord during this harried school prep time!
Week 17: Peaceful Ponderings, Episode 1 04.08.2025 22:47
This is the first of FOUR back-to-school podcasts where Allie and I don't converse, but instead share things to direct your hearts and minds to the Lord.
Episode 16: Our Good Father 28.07.2025 30:14
In this week's episode, Allie and Sarah discuss the many ways that the Lord shows his love for us.
Week 15: Complaining, Rewriting the Narrative, and Lady Jane Grey 21.07.2025 53:43
In this extra long episode for summer, Allie and Sarah explore the Biblical call to do everything without complaining. They also discuss the possibility of avoiding complaining by rewriting our own brain's narrative of the situation. And, in the last half, Sarah shares the story of the Nine Days Queen, Lady Jane Grey.
Week 14: The Allure of Stories 14.07.2025 37:43
In this episode, Allie and Sarah discuss the role of stories--not just books--in our understanding of life. We hear from a listener with book recommendations for further understanding of the role of stories in our lives. Also, we discuss a wee bit of mythology. For more information on the Scandinavian Tomte, check out these stories below: https://theforestfairy.com/the-swedish-tomte-scandinavian-f...
Week 13: Comets in Wales and Decluttering Your Brain 30.06.2025 37:48
This episode covers another popular summer activity--decluttering! Join Allie and Sarah as they discuss why it's important to make sure that the items in your house are not drawing your mind's eye too much. And in the introduction, Sarah shares a Welsh uprising impacted by NOT Haley's comet. Our website is theshirehouse.com
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