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Our culture is distracting and inconsistent. It’s hard to navigate, making it difficult to discern what is real and true. We are here to answer questions, speak the truth, and uncover what truly matters. We endeavor to shine the light of Jesus Christ through commentary on social, political, and theological questions of the day. As young, Christian, and conservative women, we strive to be an encouragement through this podcast. We are Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson, and this is Fact of Life.

Chloe A. Noller and Mattingly Watson


    • Jul 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Episode 45 - Interview with Wall Street Weekly: Investing and American Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 22:42


    Do you wish you had a better grasp on American finances? Investing, the stock market, and the national debt? Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in their conversation with George Accola and Patrick Scott from Wall Street Weekly as they discuss all things money!

    Episode 44 - Interview with Bradley Haley: New Guard Press and the Importance of Young Conservatism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 20:21


    Join Chloe Noller as she and Bradley Haley, the Editor-in-Chief of New Guard press, a publication outlet for young Christian conservatives, discuss the importance of young conservatism and the best way to fight against liberal ideologies.

    Episode 43 - Interview with Mike Gonzalez and Katharine Gorka: Next Gen Marxism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 25:22


    Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they discuss the book Next Gen Marxism with authors Mike Gonzalez and Katharine Gorka, taking a deeper look at the motivations and ideas behind the current left-leaning generation. 

    Episode 42 - Interview with Kathy Barnette: Democrats, Republicans, Motherhood, and Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 28:51


    Kathy Barnette joins Chloe and Mattingly to discuss politics, motherhood, and the threat of liberal ideologies.

    Episode 41 - Beyond the Feed - The Facade of Social Media on the Ideological Level

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 23:17


    Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly in discussing the potentials dangers of a generation that uses social media as their primary news source. 

    Episode 40 - Interview with Stephanie Trussell: From Blue to Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 31:31


    Stephanie Trussell joins Chloe and Mattingly to discuss her political conversion from blue to red.

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    Episode 39 - The Building Blocks: The Children's Rights Movement with Katy Faust

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 23:11


    Katy Faust, author of Them Before Us - Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement, joins Chloe and Mattingly to discuss the importance of a cohesive family unit.

    Episode 38 - Beyond the Feed - The Facade of Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 23:00


    Is it bad that social media is a highlight reel? Should we be fighting to break that trend? Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they dive deeper into how individuals hide under the facade of social media.

    Episode 37 - Beyond the Feed: Exploring Social Media's Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 24:04


    Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in the first installment of their social media series as they discuss the jarring statistics of social media's effect on people.

    Episode 36 - The Building Blocks: A Series on the Nuclear Family Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 22:39


    Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in their final discussion on the nuclear family centered around the modern-day struggles that children and families face. 

    Episode 35 - A Decrease in Voting? - with Special Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 22:28


    Join Mattingly Watson and guest host Hinson Peed as they discuss the concerning decrease in young adults voting as we head into the 2024 election.

    Episode 34 - The Building Blocks: A Series on the Nuclear Family Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 22:21


    Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they discuss the major consequences of a society without the nuclear family in the most recent episode of their nuclear family series.

    Episode 33 - The Building Blocks: A Series on the Nuclear Family Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 19:53


    Propaganda will tell you the nuclear family only came about 70 years ago. In reality, that is simply when they began to attack it. Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they discuss the Progressive attack on the nuclear family in part 2 of their latest series.

    Episode 32 - The Building Blocks: A Series on the Nuclear Family Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 21:21


    Is the nuclear family a modern concept? Are there really trends of a strong family unit as far back as biblical times? Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they begin a multi-episode deep dive into the roots of the nuclear family.

    Episode 31 - Returning to the Roots: A Series on Education Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 47:26


     Dive into the Progressive era of education, and take a look at the modern-day effects of its ideologies with Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson on the third installment of their education series.

    Episode 30 - Returning to the Roots: A Series on Education Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 43:22


    Continuing their education series, Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson discuss the fascinating history of education. Join them as they investigate where education has strayed over the years and where that leaves us today.

    Episode 29 - Returning to the Roots: A Series on Education Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 42:43


    Education is the foundation of our society, but are we really doing it correctly? Join Chloe A. Noller and Mattingly Watson as they dig into the history and purpose of education in the first episode of a new series.

    Episode 28 - The One-Year Birthday of the Fact of Life Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 40:46


    It's the one-year birthday of the Fact of Life podcast! Take a trip down memory lane with Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they discuss what they've learned through the challenges and opportunities provided throughout the year. 

    Episode 27 - Are Feminism and Femininity the Same Thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 42:22


    Are feminism and femininity the same thing? How has the culture marred true womanhood? What defines a woman, and how is a woman modeled in the bible? Discuss these questions and more with Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson on this episode of the Fact of Life.   

    Episode 26 - Continuing the Conversation: with two Special Guests

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 46:05


    Continuing the conversation, guests Nathan Stanish and Valerie Check join this week's episode to discuss why they enjoyed the Barbie movie. Join Nathan, Valerie, and your hosts, Chloe and Mattingly, as they discuss the pros and cons of this controversial movie.

    Episode 25 - Barbie and the Summer of Women?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 43:52


    Taking a controversial stance, Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson discuss the Barbie movie. Join them as they begin talking about an important cultural question brought up by the movie, and laugh with them as they dissect the woke content, contradicting messages, and faulty plot lines.

    Summer Snippet - Is Social Media Good for us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 22:19


    Is social media good for us? Or is it doing more harm than good? Listen to Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson's thoughts on this topic in today's summer snippet.  

    Summer Snippet - Where did Gen Z go Wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 22:43


    Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson for another summer snippet as they discuss Generation Z and its shortcomings. 

    Summer Snippet - Should Christians Listen to Secular Music?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 22:55


    Join Chloe and Mattingly for a short and insightful summer discussion on how Christians should approach both secular music and the media culture in general.

    Episode 21 - Former Freshman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 44:38


    Freshman year has come to a close, and Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson have learned a lot! From Welcome Party to the final weeks of classes, you don't want to miss the reminiscing as they discuss faith, friends, and more at Hillsdale College. Join them on the final full episode of the 2022-2023 school year.  

    Episode 20 - Feminism against Progress: Featuring Mary Harrington

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 44:12


    What did the Industrial Revolution have to do with feminism? Where did the movement for women's rights go wrong? Join Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson in their discussion of modern-day feminism and progressivism with special guest Mary Harrington. 

    Episode 19 - Relationships - with Special Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 44:28


    A special guest joins the hosts today! Join in on the discussion of all things relationships with Chloe Noller, Mattingly Watson, and special guest Hinson Peed.

    Episode 18 - Are Christians Under Attack?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 44:44


    Following the tragic school shooting in Nashville, Tennesee, responses from the public, media, and White House Administration have been mixed. Find out what Christians are up against as Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson take a deeper look into the events surrounding these recent events.

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    Episode 17 - Take Courage: Our Thoughts on the Nashville School Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 41:38


    Delve into the recent tragedy in Nashville with Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson as they discuss the heart-wrenching events of school shootings and the dangerous effects transgenderism.

    Episode 16 - A Journey of Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 45:00


    Join them on their journey as Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson recap the important lessons they have been learning recently through the re-telling of their story of a hike they took over Spring Break.   

    Episode 15 - What now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 41:01


    I know who I am… I know what my purpose is. Now what? This final segment closes out the three-part identity series that tackles the three questions everybody asks themselves. Dive into this question with Fact of Life co-hosts, Chloe Noller and Mattingly Watson.

    Episode 14 - What is the Purpose of my Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 43:37


    Now that I know my identity, what's my purpose? Do I have a purpose in life? How do I know I have the right purpose? Part two of this three-part series digs deeper on questions every person asks themselves. Join Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson as they discuss this week's topic on Fact of Life.

    Episode 13 - Identify: What Defines Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 44:12


    Who am I? Where do I place my identity? What lies does society tell me about who I should be? Follow along as we begin a deep dive into the questions every person asks themselves through this three-part series with Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson.

    Episode 12 - The State of the Union Addressed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 41:41


    Should the State of the Union Address be polarizing or unifying? Nonpartisan or partisan? How did President Biden handle this year's address? What was the GOP rebuttal? Tune in to this week's segment of Fact of Life as Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson discuss the 2023 SOTU address by President Biden and the GOP rebuttal by Arkansas governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

    Episode 11 - 1 Peter 2 and Submission to Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 42:50


    Should Christians duck their heads and “submit” to authority? Is that the same as apathy? Who is our ultimate authority? Answer these questions and more with Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson on today's episode of the Fact of Life podcast.

    Episode 10 - Sports and Politics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 44:31


    Are professional athletes the next political activists? Why are our favorite sports arenas turning into a political battle ground? On this week's episode of Fact of Life, Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson discuss the increasingly politicized nature of sports and why we should be doing everything in our power to stop this progression.

    Episode 9 - Greatest Moments of 2022 - Looking Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 43:45


    5…4…3…2…1! Can you name the top 5 newsworthy events of 2022? This week's segment of Fact of Life featuring Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson gives you the play-by-play you've all been waiting for. What major events will 2023 bring us?

    Episode 8 - Gun Control and the 2nd Amendment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 44:35


    Should teachers be allowed to possess guns on campus? Is it time to harden school campuses? Was the 2nd amendment even intended for regular citizens or was it just the “militia?” Answer these tough questions with college freshmen Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson on today's segment of Fact of Life.

    Episode 7 - Abortion and the Pro-Life Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 43:52


    Post the November 7th election day, the fight for life seems to be taking a hit. Despite this, today's hosts, Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson will cover abortion. What is abortion? What does the history of abortion tell us? Moreover, what does the current situation look like in America, post the Dobbs v. Jackson overturning of Roe V. Wade? Listen in to the discussion on today's episode of Fact of Life.

    Episode 6 - The Fifth Commandment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 43:33


    Is Gen Z really as disrespectful as they say? Why should we respect our elders anyways? Maybe we should rethink this whole “honor your father and mother” thing… dive into the conversation with 18-year-olds Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson on today's segment of Fact of Life.

    Episode 5 - Is Voting Important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 43:26


    Is voting actually that important ? Are you even registered to vote? Do local elections matter? Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson bring you the history of voting, why it's important, and how to be an informed voter on today's segment of Fact of Life.

    Episode 4 - The Attack on Education and Critical Race Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 41:59


    What is Critical Race Theory? Where did it come from? Why is it being taught in schools? Listen in as Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson discuss the history and threat of Critical Race Theory on today's episode of the Fact of Life podcast.

    Episode 3 - The Attack on Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 33:53


    Could you pass the U.S Citizenship test? How many civics/social studies were you offered in high school? Is it really important for students to learn these things? Follow along with 18-year-olds Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson as they discuss the attack on education on today's episode of the Fact of Life podcast.

    Episode 2 - Losing a Generation to Progressivism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 36:08


    Are we losing a generation to progressivism? What even is progressivism? Is it really that serious of a problem? Follow along with 18-year-olds Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson as they discuss the dangers of progressivism on today's episode of the Fact of Life podcast.

    Episode 1 - Feminism and Christianity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 37:04


    How are the effects of modern day feminism tarnishing the original feminist movement? Does the Women's March actually have women's best interest in mind? Is voting for a woman just because of her gender actually insulting? Answer these questions and more with 18-year-olds Chloe Noller and Mattie Grace Watson on today's episode of the Fact of Life podcast.

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