What a Gift Podcast

Life comes in seasons — some cozy, some hard, some confusing — and this week on What a Gift , Jule and Sarra unwrap how to recognize them, survive them, and even receive them with gratitude. Jule reflects on seasons of the year (fall lovers, rise up 🍂), seasons of life (singleness, grief, confidence, getting your spark back), and why naming the season you’re in can actually bring peace and perspe...

This week on What a Gift , Jule and Sarra unwrap one of their favorite genres of life: pop culture . After shouting out Giftie Jenna Reid for the iconic opening tagline (“detached to spiritually snatched”), they kick things off with a humbling Buffalo Exchange story, cozy backyard dinner parties, and the art of making everyday moments feel special. Then Jule unwraps the gift of monoculture — those...

This week on the What a Gift podcast, we’re moving from the "Book of Job" chapter of our lives into a fresh start. We're getting honest about grief, work-life boundaries, and why a good cry is the ultimate New Year's detox. Plus, we keep tabs on Jennifer Aniston’s "love hypnotist" boyfriend and the medical kinship we share with her. 🎁 WHAT’S INSIDE 🎁 The Gift of Fresh...

Help us ring in our SECOND SEASON with a journey through all things Christmas! You'll be feeling warm and cozy in no time—just time your coffee sips carefully 😂 What if a muppet provided the most Oscar-worthy performance of all time, and why do we keep listening to a song about dying moms during the most wonderful time of the year? This week on the What a Gift podcast, we’re going from "...

What if your greatest strength is your biggest flaw, and what if your phone knows you better than you know yourself? This week on the What a Gift podcast , We dive into the skills of talking it out and the blessing and curse that is social media . We get honest, real, and unwrap the gifts hiding in healthy communication, online identity, and why letting go of unspoken shame is the ultimate relief....

When you think about it, didn’t scrubbing the bathroom as kids teach us a lifetime of work ethic? This week on the What a Gift podcast , we're diving into the daily routines and intentional rituals that shaped our lives. We're getting honest, we're getting real, and we're unwrapping the gifts hiding in traditions and chores. 🎁 WHAT’S INSIDE 🎁 The Gift of Chores We begin by discussing the gifts f...

Do you remember the thrill of your first crush, or the loyalty of your first true best friend? This week on the What a Gift podcast, Jule and Sarra are diving deep into the relationships that shape us: the intense friendships that stand the test of time and the pining that gives life a plot line. 🎁 WHAT’S INSIDE 🎁 The Gift of Best Friends We unwrap the gift of best friends and what distinguishes...

Are we working to live, or living to work? This week on the What a Gift podcast, where we're trying to go from being yucky to feeling lucky , Jule and Sarra push past the expensive trips and curated events to uncover the "super natural" moments of genuine connection that redefine the "Best Day Ever". We dive into the peak moments that shape us and explore the art form that demands we break into so...

What happens when you travel across the globe to step out of your comfort zone, only to realize the most profound lessons might be waiting for you back home on your couch? This week on the What a Gift podcast, we dive into the profound gifts hiding in simple pleasures and extreme sacrifice. Jule and Sarra unpack the lessons learned from beloved traditions and transformative, unexpected adventures....

Have you ever embraced the spotlight to make a name for yourself? And how formative are the strange, unusual, and sometimes rebellious moments of childhood summer camp ? This week on the What a Gift podcast, hosts Jule and Sarra go from grasping with their claws to living in awe, diving into the truly formative experiences of Talent Shows and Summer Camp . They share stories of making legendary me...

This week on the What a Gift podcast, we're diving into love languages and the frivolous treats that make us feel known. 🎁 WHAT’S INSIDE 🎁 The Gift of Love Languages We rehash and get new perspective an oldie but goodie: the five love languages—and discuss how we relate. Jule unwraps the gift of Love Languages, sharing that her top language is Gift Giving because it proves someone thought of her...

Have you ever reflected on which books, movies, and media literally shaped your personality? And what if the most isolating moments of being an underdog actually equipped you with confidence and social skills? This week on the What a Gift podcast, hosts Sarah and Jule dive into two crucial sources of personal development: the influential Foundational Texts that informed their personalities and the...

Have you ever reflected on how your friends’ parents impacted your life? And what if the strangers who leave reviews online are actually heroes among us? This week on the What a Gift podcast, hosts Jule and Sarra dive into two unexpected sources of blessing: the parents who raised our friends and the "Heroes Among Us" who leave reviews! 🎁 WHAT’S INSIDE 🎁 The Gift of Friends' Parents We explore t...

In this episode of the What a Gift podcast, we sit down to talk about the unexpected gifts of bars and being single, focusing on how we transition from despair to being fully aware of the life we're living right now. Whether you're like Jule—who loves finding community with strangers at a dive bar—or like Sarah, navigating the complexities and freedoms of being single in your 30s, let’s pu...

In this episode of  What a Gift,  we sit down to talk about  the magical world of sleep and roommates,  focusing on how we transition from  drama and tea  to  what's God doing in me?  😂 (Side note, please comment or DM your ___ to ___ intro ideas as ours are getting worse and worse 🤢) Whether you're like Jule—a light sleeper who needs the temperature exact and feels "scared and sad at night"—or...

In this episode of the What a Gift podcast , Sarra and Jule sit down to talk about what if everyday life felt like an epic quest, where you can brave hard things and faith feels real? Whether you're wrestling with deeper questions, yearning for more in your relationships, or just need a laugh to get out of fight-or-flight, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged to embrace your own...

In this episode of the What a Gift podcast, Sarra and Jule sit down to explore the question: What if your childhood awkwardness and unexamined past were actually incredible gifts, revealing how God’s grace and humor shaped you into the woman you are today? Whether you're yearning for a laugh, wrestling with old insecurities, or simply desiring to be more comfortable within yourself, this conve...

In this episode of the What a Gift podcast , Jule reveals her in-depth theory on how to throw a next-level house party, and Sarra makes her case for why celebrating birthdays in adulthood actually matters. If you’ve ever wanted to step up your hosting game, craft an unforgettable experience by implementing a few tweaks, or just hear some hot takes on birthdays as an adult, this one’s for you. 🎁 W...