Ep. 151: Shelving, Satisfaction, & Self-Care

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Episode Summary

Molly talks about the theme of doing what what you're created to do, tees up J.R. for some thoughts on satisfaction and joy in Ecclesiastes before they riff a little on the idea of "self-care" and it's Biblical merit. Naturally, there's a least on recipe in the show.

Episode Notes

Show Open: Birthdays, tea and coffee, the differences between. 5:28: Titus, a game night, and his chocolate chip cookie. 7:04: A new recipe for Thanksgiving, chocolate cookie pies and chess pie. 9:46: Chess pie, vinegar pies, Momofuku. 15:29: A running theme: kids’ room shuffling, Ikea hacks, and new shelving ideas. 19:31: Joy and satisfaction in working with your hands, teaching your son to be a man. 22:57: Doing things with your hands for mental health and a sense of doing what you’re created to do. 26:19: Molly tees up J.R. On Ecclesiastes. 33:47 Molly responds with some Hebrew lol and they discuss finding joy in the toil. 40:35: Life seasons. 42:53: Argentina's new President looks like his’s from the 60’s and The Byrds. 45:15 An admonishment about self-care. 45:48: Distinctions between self-care and rest and underlying heart conditions. 50:43: A brilliant Bluey episode on mom needing 15 minutes. 52:28: Modern lifestyles don’t lend themselves to healthy rest and rhythms in life. 54:12: Some tips for better health and rest. 59:20: Show Close It's a Wonderful (Brief) Life - Sermon Too Busy to Flush Telegram Group Send us a Postcard Pique Tea - Referral Link (Website) Molly's Favorite Milk Brother (new version)

Ep. 150: Eating Scrolls & Baking Rolls

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Molly's been ruminating on Revelation this week and learned a few interesting bits of history along the way. Join us and laugh a little and be encouraged around our virtual table as we raise kids and navigate life in a frequently difficult world.

Episode Notes

A week of normal week, and daylight savings time. 3:19: Timezone history and statistics. 9:26: The electrifying of America. 13:33: The Gray Haven’s new hymn record is fantastic and listening to music over and over again. 17:11: Molly’s 3rd grade snack win, trying trying to find a link on our website like this Revelation sermon. 23:20: Molly’s takeaways from said sermon: a pastor tones down his teaching on God’s wrath; there is no cosmic justice; Hilter, Stalin, Mao didn’t get what’s coming to them 27:51: What it means to “eat this scroll”; alarming stats on Christianity 31:40: Being prepared in the heart, Iran bigwig declares war on the US, a Montana lab had the covid virus a hear before it “got out.” 37:58: A balm to the hurting heart 41:27: Hymn of the week…oh my. 45:46: A podcast highlighting the mysterious acts of the Lord 47:27: Back to the hymn 53:34: Taking something too far, too hard. 55:48: The Battle Hymn of The Kingdom 58:02: Christmas Open House! 1:02:45: Show Close Too Busy to Flush Telegram Group Send us a Postcard Pique Tea - Referral Link (Website) Molly's Favorite Milk Brother (new version)

Ep. 149: The Joy of Experience & No Sad Funerals

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After another unintentional week off (how do this daily podcasts do it?) we start the show with a recap from our judo tournament and our kids doing hard things and the joy of experience. Molly has some commentary of Camille Paglia and a conversation with the girls about funerals. We also share some new recipes and our general chaotic family life.

Episode Notes

3:40: Birthdays, growing kids, and judo tournament recap. 10:54: Not seeing things in your kids and marveling at the joy of experience and gifting. 18:XX: Excelling at craftsmanship. 21:XX: Camille Paglia and there are no female Mozart’s or female Jack the Rippers. 23:30: Driving your kids to do the thing and being a person that finishes things. 27:19: A super-interesting conversation with the kids about choosing songs for funerals. 29:30: There are no sad hymns at Christian funerals. 39:40: A huge hymn at a Lutheran church we’ll never forget but don’t remember anything about. 43:04: Sausage bites are so good. Molly’s two cooking fails. 48:15: Applesauce based BBQ sauce. 52:00: Molly’s third fail…oops - JR 😅 55:00: The kids have their own rooms! 58:16: Sourdough cinnamon twists. Too Busy to Flush Telegram Group Send us a Postcard Pique Tea - Referral Link (Website) Molly's Favorite Milk Brother (new version)