Good Things Podcast

Carissa Bleecker is a wife, mother, and cofounder of a nonprofit organization called McKinney Roots. MR donates thousands of pounds of fresh produce, eggs, and honey to food banks in the McKinney, Texas area. And all this started because God planted an idea in the hearts of Carissa and her friend Michelle to use their personal gardens to help feed the food insecure in their community. On the show Carissa shares how they got started and how God has faithfully grown McKinney Roots over the past six plus years. To find out more about McKinney Roots you can visit their website here or to donate or volunteer you can visit The Seed Project Foundation website here. If you are interested in Carissa's adorable crocheted animals, you can contact her through her instagram @carissa_bleecker.

This week Emily takes a break from the podcast to try not to over do it. To learn more about what Jesus did for you go to jesuscares.com to chat with someone right now. Happy Easter! He is Risen!

Angela Hughes is a Lead Teaching Leader for a women's Bible Study Fellowship class in the Dallas area. However, when she started BSF more than a decade ago, she did not know how to study the Bible. Angela shares her journey through multiple moves and life stages all while having the consistency of studying God's Word with other women in BSF. Angela is genuine and relatable, and her story will be sure to encourage you to study your Bible more. Emily mentions Episode 54: The Original Bill and the Validity of the Bible. Links mentioned are: BSF International Blue Letter Bible The Bible Project Bible Knowledge Commentaries

Dana K. White is a decluttering expert who actually understands struggling to declutter. In this episode Emily and Dana chat about how Dana became a decluttering expert, much to her own surprise. She also shares how keeping things decluttered is still a struggle for her, and how God has shown her that what He really wanted was her, not for her to have a perfectly clean house. Dana talks about how God wanted her to trust Him with her clutter and how He's used her darkest secret to be the only Christian friend some people have. We did not specifically discuss her easy and realistic decluttering process, but all the information about her process can be found on her website here, as well as links to her YouTube channel, her podcast, her blog, her books, and her courses. You can also follow her on Instagram @aslobcomesclean for updates and information on what Dana is up to. You can find her newest book, "Organizing For the Rest of Us," here or wherever books are sold.

Greta Eskridge is a mom, wife, second generation homeschooler, author, speaker, adventurer, and so much more. In today's episode Greta and I chat about adventuring with loved ones because she literally wrote the book on taking adventures with your family. In fact, she's written two books on it. Greta's first book, "Adventuring Together," helped give me the courage I needed to take adventures with my children and husband. So when I saw that she had another book, "100 Days of Adventure," coming out at the end of March, I immediately pre-ordered it and jumped at the chance to interview her about it. Both her books focus mainly on adventuring with your children, but if you have no children or your kids are grown, don't tune out. We chat about adventuring with any loved one - from friends to family, whether you're married, single, or a parent, and Greta wisely observed that the goal of adventuring is connection - adventuring is just the vehicle. So if you're feeling disconnected, looking for new ways to create connection, or just curious about what adventuring entails, I know you'll enjoy this interview with Greta. Her joy and zest for life are genuine and contagious and I know you'll love listening to her! Greta can be found on instagram @maandpamodern You can purchase her first book "Adventuring Together" here or wherever books are sold. You can pre-order her new book "100 Days of Adventure: Nature Activities, Creative Projects, and Field Trips for Every Season" here or wherever books are sold.

Life isn't easy, but much richer when following God, and Lauren Greci exemplifies someone in love with following Jesus. In today's episode Lauren and I chat about her soon to be released book, but mostly about how she followed God's lead through the entire writing process. Lauren is so encouraging, always pointing back to seeking God first. Lauren mentions BSF, which is a great resource for anyone wanting to study the Bible more in depth, but doesn't have the resources to attend seminary. Lauren can be found on Instagram at @lifestyleswithlaurenblog and is the host of Go & Tell Podcast. I will post a link for her book "Mercy in the Mess" when it comes out.

February is here and Emily has some feelings about it. Listen as she chats about February, Valentine's Day, and love with a surprise guest! Websites Emily used for Valentine's Information are NPR, Britannica, and History.com Verses mentioned in today's episode were John 3:16 1 John 4:7-21 Mark 12:28-31 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

In this episode I chat with Randall Goodgame, creator of Slugs and Bugs music, books, and shows for families. If you've listened for a while, you know how much I love the Slugs and Bugs "Sing the Bible" albums for both my kids and myself. I have learned so much scripture in such a fun way because of these albums! Randall and I chat about how Slugs and Bugs started, how he uses writing songs with Scripture in his personal life and family life, and ways he's seen God work through something he started for his own kids. You will be so encouraged by Randall's humility and love for creating music and shows that are enjoyable for more than just kids, teach Scripture, and also help families have fun together. Check out the Slugs and Bugs website here to get information about everything they do. You can listen to their music here on Spotify or on any music streaming service. You can also follow them on Instagram @slugsandbugsofficial

How is your New Year going so far? Mine started much differently than I anticipated, but God was not surprised by my upset plans. In fact, He knew that giving us some down time via a sick family was actually a slower and richer way to end and start a year for our family. In today's episode I talk more about the New Year and touch on resolutions, but if you'd like to hear more goodness from Good Things Podcast about resolutions listen on Apple Podcast or Google Play to our New Year's episode from last year. It is episode 36. I also got to chat with Natalie Abbott from Dwell Differently on today's episode. She shares what DD is and how it started and the heart of their business/ministry. She and everyone at Dwell Differently love sharing their practical, easy, and fun ways for memorizing scripture. She even said, "Regardless of whether you become a member, who cares, if you just take this method or however it might work for you, put God's word in your mind. It is so powerful." She is so right. God's word is powerful. If you are interested in any of the Dwell Differently products to help you memorize scripture you can find their shop here and their membership options here. You can also sign up to receive their free devotional emails and listen to their podcast here.

Do you ever find yourself doing things to try and create this magical Christmas experience for your family only to find yourself yelling at them to have fun or else? You are not alone. On today's episode Emily talks with a good friend, Anne Alley, about Christmas traditions and how to simplify your own expectations at Christmastime. Anne shares things her family did while she was growing up as well as discussing things she's done with her family now that she is an adult, including some failed attempts to bring the Christmas magic. Anne mentions a book her family currently uses for Advent - "Unwrapping the Greatest Gift" by Ann Voskamp. You can find that book here. Anne also mentions she and her husband being more intentional about trying to take Sabbath. To listen to my episodes about Sabbath start here with episode 49 to listen to my series on rest. It includes episodes 49, 50, 51, and 52.

Have you ever found yourself doing something that is completely not worth your time just because you feel like it needs to be done? In my conversation with Amanda Ritchie today we talk about using our time wisely a.k.a. planning and prioritizing. Amanda shares how she went from an anxious, type A planning controller to having no plan at all and just putting out fires each day by dealing with what was most urgent to where she is now - planning, but learning to hold those plans loosely and under God's good authority. Amanda mentions a 12-step program she took through her church called Re:generation Recovery. If you are interested in learning more about that or participating in it you can find that information here. There are locations throughout the United States that host these groups, so there may be one near you. Amanda also mentions the Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 rule. A more detailed description of that can be found here. The three questions Amanda asks herself when she sits down to plan are: 1. What should be on my to-do list? 2. What can I delegate? 3. Where can I ask for help? She also said, "When I sit down to plan, I want to pray." This is something I am going to work on doing - praying as I plan.

When I was in college, or maybe even after that, my dad started a Thanksgiving tradition of making everyone in our family write out a list of five things they were thankful for that year. In this episode I share my "Thankful List" for this year. My family doesn't really continue this tradition since my dad passed away, but I still generally do. I like reflecting back on what God has done in the past year and seeing how He has specifically cared for me. I hope you'll enjoy my list and I'd love to hear what you are thankful for this year!

Valerie Woerner is one of my favorite authors. Her writing is simple and practical and, for me, very relatable. So I was thrilled and nervous to interview her for this episode! She and I talked a lot about her new book, "Pray Confidently and Consistently", and because of that we got to talk a lot about prayer and how God's plan can be so much bigger and better than our plan often is. Val has written several books and also owns Val Marie Paper, a company that focuses on making prayer journals for everyone to help them connect better with God in prayer. You can find all her books and prayer journals here. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Val as much as I did! If you want to hear more about Val, you can follow her on instagram @valwoerner or @valmariepaper.

In this episode I had the privilege of talking with April Brover of Happy Hymnody. Happy Hymnody is an online community of believers who learn a hymn a month together. April selects the hymn, provides background information about the author, beautiful free printables with lyrics and music, as well as a video of the hymn being sung, often by her family or others in the Happy Hymnody community. She and I talk about homeschooling, hymns, worship, and so much more. April's enthusiasm for worshipping Jesus through song is contagious and her delight in sharing the rich theology of hymns is inspiring. To participate in the Happy Hymnody community visit April's website here or follow her on YouTube or Instagram. In the part of our conversation about hymns she loves April mentioned City Alight and Indelible Grace. April's good thing was the homeschooling quarterly magazine Commonplace Quarterly, which she also gets to contribute to as a writer.

Scharlee says goodbye to the show. The podcast will continue, though, with Emily as the solo host with some really exciting interviews coming up through the end of the year.

Tired of all the bad news, especially about the Middle East? You will be encouraged and inspired listening to our conversation with Tom and JoAnn Doyle as we talk about their ministry to the Muslim people in the Middle East and in the United States. Tom and JoAnn share multiple stories about God's goodness, provision, and perfect timing. Their joy is contagious and their commitment to sharing the gospel with the Muslim people is encouraging and convicting. We know you'll love their stories and will want to share this episode! For more amazing stories of what God is doing in the Muslim world, buy Tom and JoAnn's books here. To find out more about Uncharted Ministries and Not Forgotten Ministry go here (UM) and here (NFM). To watch the videos testimonies that Tom mentioned of Muslims who've come to know Christ go here. We hope you are encouraged and challenged to show the love of Christ to the Muslim people in your community - whether it's through praying for those you see, having conversations, developing relationships, partnering with Tom and JoAnn's ministries, or just letting someone feel seen by taking the time to smile at them.

In this week's episode Scharlee shares on a topic she is passionate about - the Bible as the only truly valid source of authority. Scharlee and Emily discuss the Four Sources of Authority that pretty much shape all religious thought (and even most philosophical thought) and how only through holding ideas up to Scripture can we hold onto the Truth. Verse from todays episodes include: Colossians 2:1-4, 8, 20-23 1 Corinthians 1:27 Deuteronomy 13 2 Timothy 1:1-2 & 5; 3:14-17 Psalms 119:9-11 Resources mentioned on this episode include: Dwell Differently Temporary Tattoos Alisa Childers video about deconstruction Alisa Childers podcast on equipping children (Spotify Link Here) The Daily Audio Bible (this is the website, there is also an app) After Class Podcast (apple podcasts here; spotify here) BSF International The Survival Kit by Ralph Neighbors (old version and new version)

Are you a summer forever or a summer for never person? On this episode Scharlee and Emily discuss summer - when it actually begins and ends, favorite summer memories plus some bonus non-summer memories, and good things about summer. While neither Scharlee nor Emily will be sad to see summer go, they both have things they enjoy about it. The place in South Dakota the Glenn family visited was, in fact, called Keystone. More information about that can be found here. Also, the Corn Palace is actually in Mitchell, South Dakota, not Nebraska. More information about that can be found here. And, just in case you are wondering, South Dakota is actually quite beautiful. Here is information about the Badlands National Park, in case you are now planning your next vacation to South Dakota. Also, Emily deeply apologizes for her feigned southern accent. Please forgive her, Southerners. She thinks your accents are delightful and wishes she could imitate one better.

In this episode Scharlee and Emily wrap up their series on rest by talking about practicing Sabbath. They provide some Biblical background for Sabbath and discuss practical ways to give Sabbath a try. Books they reference include "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer and "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" by Peter Scazzero. Scripture references include Exodus 20:8-11 and Romans 14:1-17. The peanut butter cookie recipe Scharlee shares is: 1 cup sugar of choice (she used Monk Fruit Sugar "In the Raw" brand from Walmart) 1 cup peanut butter 1 egg Mix all ingredients to combine. Roll into walnut sized balls and roll in sugar of choice (she used coconut sugar) and bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 10 minutes. We hope you enjoy this episode and the peanut butter cookies!

Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by the things you have to do you want to run away and scream? Asking for a friend. Today Scharlee and Emily talk about doing less - how to do that and how that contributes to our ability to rest in the Lord. This concept sounds trite and easy, but it turns out, doing less can actually be quite a challenge in Western culture. Verses we share in today's episode are Matthew 11:28-30 from The Message paraphrase, Psalm 37:7a (not 37:37 as Emily accidentally says, KJV), Psalm 116:7 (NIV), and Proverbs 4:5-6 (NIV). Books we reference in the show are: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, and Teaching From Rest - A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace by Sarah McKenzie. Also, Scharlee mentions Susanna Wesley, mother of two famous sons, Charles and John Wesley, along with seventeen other children, ten of whom died before she did. To read more about this remarkable woman click here. Finally, Emily misspoke when she called Dave Ramsey's class Money Wise, it is actually called Financial Peace University. More information about that can be found here.

In this episode Scharlee and Emily talk about two strategies that help them (and hopefully you) "rest in the Lord" as Psalm 37:7 says. These two practices are spending time with God and meditating on Scripture. Sounds simple, right? In fact, you probably already knew that these things can help us feel rested when life is swirling around us with busyness. But knowing is often easier than doing, which is why Scharlee and Emily discuss practical ways to implement these strategies into our daily lives, even as time constraints and seasons change.

Do you ever feel weary? Overwhelmed? Anxious? In today's episode Scharlee and Emily discuss some things Emily has been learning about rest. She has felt all of these things (today even!) - weariness, overwhelm, anxiety - and God has been leading her deeper into learning about and experiencing His rest. Join them as they start the conversation this week about rest.

In this episode Emily and Scharlee talk with a surprise guest about her journey through discovering an intense food sensitivity. Her diagnosis is an actual auto-immune disease so she had to change her entire diet, cannot eat food that is cross contaminated (making eating out super difficult), and struggling with gaining weight - something that had never been an issue for her before. We discuss all the ins and outs of eating for her particular food needs and give some tips on encouraging friends with food allergies or sensitivities. We also discuss the social aspect of eating and how difficult it is to share a communal meal when you can't eat what everyone else is having. I know you'll be encouraged and challenged by this episode, plus you'll want to find out who our guest actually is! (:

Seth Glenn is 50% of the party, or at least that's what he likes to say. Emily is the other 50% because, well, Seth is Emily's brother, and also Scharlee's son. Seth is married to an incredible woman, J.J. Glenn, and they have two sons who are getting older by the second. Seth works in IT for a hospital in Oklahoma City and he and his family live next door to Scharlee. Seth also has a huge passion for reaching people for Jesus in the online gaming community. So much so that about 4 years ago he and a friend from church started a ministry through the live streaming gaming platform Twitch, and it has grown and still continues today. In this episode Scharlee and Emily talk with Seth about the gaming, live streaming, the ministry he helped start and so much more.

Randy Varnell is a self-professed "kid-nerd," but there is so much more to him than that as you will hear in this episode. Emily and Scharlee talk to Randy about a gamut of things including his work as a video game developer at Gear Box Media, his many and varied hobbies, how he developed his love for video and computer games, and how he prioritizes family and time with God over his other interests. If you are a bit of a Luddite at times, like Emily, Randy's love for the gaming industry, the people in it, the stories it shares, and the way God is using him there will bring you refreshment and energize you to view the technology around you with a positive perspective. Randy is also a father, husband, active church member, armchair theologian, and passionate follower of Christ. We know you'll enjoy hearing his story as much as we did. The website for Randy's company can be found here, and if you're interested in the "seminary light" that Randy mentioned, BSF (Bible Study Fellowship), more information can be found on that here.

In this unedited abstract Randy, Emily, and Scharlee discuss video game rating systems - what they are, what they mean, how they are assigned and why game developers want to follow these systems. They also discuss the importance of spending time getting to know what your children and grandchildren are interested in, whether it's video games, movies, music, books, or anything else. For more of our conversation with Randy listen to Season 2 Episode 46: Not Having a "Grown-Up" Job with Randy Varnell.

Have you ever been so mad at God you found yourself literally yelling at Him? In today's episode Scharlee and Emily talk with Paul Lowe, husband of Shelley Lowe, about his perspective on their journey through infertility, miscarriage, difficult prognosis, and a scary birth experience. I have honestly never heard a father speak on his experience with these things until this conversation with Paul and let me tell you, Paul shares with incredible vulnerability about his struggles as a father and husband enduring these hardships. Paul also shares deep insights that God shared with him through all of their suffering. This is a conversation you do not want to miss. Scharlee, Emily, and Paul also talk about the small farm (NOT hobby farm) he and Shelley run. If you are interested in learning more about life on a small farm check out their youTube channel Lowe Ridge Farm.

Shelley Lowe is a dear friend of Scharlee and Emily, as well as a wife and mother. She and her husband, Paul, live on a small farm with their two children, sheep, rabbits, chickens, dogs, and other things. They also run the YouTube Channel Lowe Ridge Farm that gives city folks a chance to see what life on a farm is really like. They can also be found on social media at Lowe Ridge Farm. In today's episode Scharlee and Emily talk with Shelley about life on the farm, but also what it's like to walk through secondary infertility, miscarriage, a rainbow baby with possible genetic defects, and early labor and delivery. Shelley shares about the difficulty of walking through these things, but also God's faithfulness to carry them through and His capacity to handle all of our emotions, even anger. You do not want to miss this conversation with Shelley. She is candid, encouraging, and wise. We laugh and cry. We so enjoyed our conversation with Shelley and we know you will, too. The song Scharlee mentions at the end is "Blessings" by Laura Story and it can be found here.

The name Ebenezer usually makes us think of the miserly Scrooge of “A Christmas Carol” fame. But did you know there's an older Ebenezer than that? In 1 Samuel 7, Samuel sets up a large stone between two places and names it Ebenezer, which means “stone of help” because the Lord had helped them win a battle there. The stone was something the Israelites could look at and be reminded of how God had helped them. Maybe we don't set up physical stones in our lives, but sometimes things happen in our lives that we can directly point back to and say, “God helped me there.” In today's episode Ivy Lassiter describes just such a time. We hope you'll listen as Ivy describes the ups and downs of following God throughout her life.

In today's episode Scharlee and Emily talk about some of their favorite things about Easter including - candy, traditions, memories, and some Easter fun facts! But they don't only share things about themselves, they share other listeners answers about favorite candy, memories, and traditions! Listen to see if they shared yours! Links used for this show include: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-easter https://www.denisonforum.org/resources/what-does-the-bible-say-about-easter/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter https://blog.english-heritage.org.uk/the-history-of-the-egg-hunt/#:~:text=The%20custom%20of%20the%20Easter,women%20and%20children%20to%20find.

In today's episode Scharlee and Emily discuss something they recently learned - 5 versions of the gospel that aren't complete. Each of the 5 versions contains some aspects of the gospel, but doesn't really do justice to the full Kingdom Gospel the Jesus taught. Scharlee and Emily talk about each version, the pros and cons of each, and the full Kingdom Gospel. They also discuss Scharlee's ears for a while, so you definitely don't want to miss that. :) If you're interested in learning more about Kingdom Gospel, Emily highly recommends the After Class podcast episodes about it,the first of which is linked here.

In today's podcast Scharlee and Emily cover a lot of ground! They discuss why they decided to change the name to Good Things Podcast and interview Diana Stewart, a long-time friend of Scharlee's, coach and mentor for groundwire.net, and author of evangelism training booklet, "L.E.T.s. Make Disciples". Diana shares about her experience sharing the gospel via live chats and how she developed her booklet and has been able to share it with believers world wide. Diana's good thing includes her story of battling cancer, which lead to her deepened belief that God is good no matter what happens. To receive a copy of Diana's booklet please email her at dianastewart64@cox.net and mention that you heard her on Good Things Podcast. PDF copies are free, but a hard copy is $15. Websites mentioned in the show are groundwire.net and jesuscares.com.

This week Scharlee and Emily look at what Jesus says about forgiving others int he Sermon on the Mount. Be sure and listen to hear Scharlee's excellent acute observations and see if Scharlee can keep a surprise a secret. Verse from today's show include: Matthew 5:21-24 Matthew 6:12-15 Websites include: tandem.coach

Scharlee and Emily discuss their transition in talking a bit more about Scripture and focus today on forgiveness.

Who is my neighbor? We, like the expert in the law mentioned in the gospel of Luke we often want to justify our actions and even our prejudices. Listen to today's episode to find out what Jesus says in response to that and hear some encouragement from Scharlee and Emily about how to be a good neighbor. Verses mentioned in this episode include: Matthew 22: 34-40, Luke 10: 25-37 Websites mentioned in this episode include: tandem.coach

Happy New Year! Do you like goals? Or maybe you do New Year's Resolutions. Or a word of the year. Whether you do any of these things or not you'll want to listen to today's episode as Scharlee and Emily discuss resolutions and how to focus on the best things in the new year. Links mentioned in today's episode include: two articles from the history channel - here and here two articles from the denison forum - here and here message from Bryan Jones - here tandem.coach Scripture from today's show include: John 1:4 and Psalm 119:11

Merry Christmas, everyone! In today's special Christmas Eve episode Scharlee and Emily share some listener holiday traditions and memories, as well as some of their Christmas favorites. Listen for some laughs with a cup of cocoa and have a Merry Christmas!

This week Scharlee and Emily wrap up their conversation about grief and loss with some practical ideas of things to do. This is in no way an exhaustive list because, as you know, each person is unique. We want to encourage you to come up with your own practical applications for dealing with loss. Scripture verses for this episode include Philippians 4:6 and Matthew 6:26. Links mentioned in this episode include groundwire.net and tandem.coach.

In today's episode Scharlee and Emily discuss the thing that everyone knows, but we really don't necessarily want to talk about - how everyone has experienced loss in 2020, and that is making the holidays harder. Emily and Scharlee talk about why loss is difficult, the stages of grief, what to do with feelings of grief and loss during the holidays, and what NOT to say to people who are experiencing feelings of loss and grief. We also talk about how to be a safe person for those around us who are walking through grief and loss and mention creative ways people have cared for us and that we've been able to care for others. Hopefully after listening, you feel encouraged to know that you are not alone. This year has been hard. And it's okay to feel that way during the holidays. We are rooting for you this holiday season and we love you all! Thanks for listening! The websites we mention are: https://www.garyroe.com/ tandem.coach https://www.griefshare.org/

In today's episode Scharlee and Emily revisit the purpose of the podcast and respond to some objections they've heard about the enneagram and it's use in the church.  The resource Scharlee mentions is called "The Survival Kit - Revised: Five Keys to Spiritual Growth". The Scriptures Scharlee and Emily mention are: Acts 17:10-11 John 14:6 Acts 4:12 Ephesians 2:8-9 Colossians 2:8 CBS 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Deuteronomy 13:1-4 Colossians 2:18-19 1 Timothy 1:3-7 Galatians 5:17 Romans 7:7-8:17 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 You can find out more about your personal uniqueness by visiting tandem.coach and setting up a free 30-minute coaching session with Scharlee.

In today's episode Emily and Scharlee do the last enneagram interview with Emily's best friend, Jenna Bullard. Jenna is an enneagram 1 and shares about how she's become more self-aware since learning her enneagram number and how it's helped her become more empathic, as well. We also discuss candy corn, efficiency, bookshelves, and much, much more! You're sure to love this episode because of the amount of laughter alone! Also, I think we *may* have forgotten to mention it, but we are taking a break for the week of Thanksgiving, so we will be with you again in 2 weeks!

Do you ever feel like you need to be alone and to be able to differentiate your opinion from those around you? Today we talk to Brian Carlisle who is an enneagram 9 about what it's like to value others highly, struggle sometimes with having your own opinion, and be married to an enneagram 6. You can find more about Brian at https://agents.farmers.com/ok/edmond/brian-carlisle or on Facebook at Brian Carlisle Farmers Agent.

Karen Quinion? Jones? We promise we know our friends' names. :) In this episode Scharlee and Emily talk to a dear friend and former neighbor, Karen, who also happens to be an enneagram 8. Karen shares about what it's like being a woman and an 8, how hard it is to be vulnerable, and how we can learn from heart transplant patients about how to live for Jesus. Karen is delightful and wise and we know you'll enjoy listening to her be vulnerable with us about what it's like being an enneagram 8!

In today's episode Scharlee and Emily talk to Emily's husband, Jeremy, about what it's like being an enneagram 7. Jeremy talks about what it's like to be able to make almost any situation fun, how situation and context make a difference in how he prepares for something, and how knowing more about his motivations (and Emily's) has helped their marriage.

In today's episode Scharlee and Emily interview Josh Mans, an enneagram 6, and soon to be brother-in-law of Emily. Josh shares about how he was mistyped several times, how people use their type as an excuse, and how understanding his motivations and his fiance's has helped their relationship. Josh mentions doing relationship coaching with Scharlee and highly recommends it (without our prompting). To find out more about relationship coaching with Scharlee visit tandem.coach.

In today's episode Emily and Scharlee interview Paul Lowe, a neighbor and framily (friend+family) member from Emily's childhood. As an enneagram 5 Paul discusses the pros and cons of having measured energy and how his ability to be objective enables him to work in the medical field and run a small farm all while making Scharlee and Emily laugh.

This week Scharlee and Emily talk with Carrie Varnell about what it's like being an enneagram 4. Carrie is delightfully funny and insightful and shares how the enneagram has increased her self-awareness, how it's grown her relationships with her family members, and how it was growing up as a 4. You can find Carrie at http://www.skitzychicks.com/ and @skitzychicks on Facebook and Instagram.

This week Scharlee and Emily talk to Kim Sutton. Kim is Scharlee's sister-in-law, Emily's aunt, a hobby farmer, a contemporary tapestry artist, and she also happens to be an enneagram 3. Kim shares how she's learned to enjoy being a 3 and things God has shown her, as well as the details of "The Pickle Situation".

In today's episode Scharlee and Emily start interviewing someone from each number in the enneagram. Starting with twos, the first number in the feeling triad, they interviewed JJ Glenn - Emily's sister-in-law and Scharlee's daughter-in-law and next door neighbor. JJ shares about what it's like being a two, how different she and other twos can be, things she's learned about herself from finding her enneagram number, how God has grown her through it and so much more. If you or someone you love is a two you are sure to be encouraged by hearing JJ's heart in this episode!

This week Scharlee and Emily explore what Vices and Virtues are and how they relate to the Enneagram. Understanding these key components of each type can help increase our self-awareness and therefore may help us be more able to move away from our vices and into our virtues. Sources for this week's show include: "Self to Lose, Self to Find" by Marilyn Vancil "Virtues" by Beth McCord of Your Enneagram Coach https://www.theenneagramjourney.org/ podcast #89 with Russ Hudson Verses in today's show include: Psalm 139:14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ecclesiastes 12:11-13, Isaiah 54:10, Psalm 34:108 Links from today's show: https://www.tandem.coach/

This week Scharlee and Emily explore what Vices and Virtues are and how they relate to the Enneagram. Understanding these key components of each type can help increase our self-awareness and therefore may help us be more able to move away from our vices and into our virtues. Sources for this week's show include: "Self to Lose, Self to Find" by Marilyn Vancil "Virtues" by Beth McCord of Your Enneagram Coach https://www.theenneagramjourney.org/ podcast #89 with Russ Hudson Verses in today's show include: Deut. 31:8, 2 Tim. 1:7, 2 Cor. 12:9, Rom. 8:37-39, Mark 8:36