IS THAT LIKE A THING

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, all four of us are zoom zoomin' (we're talking via zoom because #covidquarantining lol). Today we are talk about our goals for 2022, Crystal totally calls it on Magen and Cory's most favorite date night activity, we talk about our favorite instagram posts and why we wrote them and how well we think we did on our 2021 goals (spoiler alert: #WeAreNotImpressed). As usual, we laugh a little, get serious a little, and since it's Magen, Becky and Crystal talking, somehow even mountain goats show up in this conversation. Dont miss it! Also, thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing! We are excited to start 2022 with such an incredible group of women (and some men!). Now let's do this 2022 year!  Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @itlatpodcast. You can also find our team on their own personal insagram accounts: magenthurman, crystalyatesmusic, beckyleachtx, emilygentiles. Book recommendations on today's episode: “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Traum”  by Bessel van der KolkQUOTES to SHARE : “I don't know if I've accomplished anything this year but I feel like I've kept things going, which has been the accomplishment.” - magen“I don't feel like I'm in a spiritual wilderness or emotional wilderness but i do feel like I'm in a certain form of wilderness where I'm like, “Lord, what the heck? Where are you going? Where are you leading right now?” But, I trust him - magen “The lord has taken expectation from me, but he has put in expectancy.” -magen “If you can't talk about it, you can't heal from it.” -becky “I just feel like if you're holding something in and you're not able to speak the words out loud, of what is bothering you or what's going on, whether it's past trauma, or a sin, or a circumstance that's really bothering you, or an unforgiveness, or a bitterness, or an anger; if you're not able to talk about it then you can't process it and heal from it.” -becky “I think a lot of times, I don't want to be upset but I am for whatever reason. My feelings get hurt but I don't want them to be hurt, but if I cannot acknowledge that, then I cannot move through that.” -becky “Satan uses the trials to pull us away from God when God uses the trials to pull us into him.” -becky

Our friend David joins us for part 3 and our final worship conversation! We talk about worship and how we cooperate with worship and even with the Holy Spirit. We also discussed things like our expectations (The expectations we should have a bar selves and if one another) when we worship and why we should be worshiping In our car. :) “God longs to interact with His people”Philippians 3:3 “worship by the Spirit”“Are we coming to a corporate gathering to observe what is happening or are we coming to a cooperate gathering to be part of what is happening?”“If we come to church to observe what happens we are going to become an entertainment based, consumer gathering”“My goal as a worship leader is to release the moment to the people and the Holy Spirit”“What if we all walked in to church and asked God, what do you want to do in my life today?”“God is available to comfort, heal, and deliver every person that walks in that room…I can't fathom that but, that is the truth”“There are days when the greatest offering of worship is getting in the car…and showing up”Bible…“Encourage one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” Ephesians 5:19“There is a difference when people are coming to worship and you are in a room full of people that come expectant”“What is your expectation when you walk into church?”“The Lord sees you to worship just you and Him”“Be a car worship leader” listen to the latest podcast and find out from Becky what it means to be a car worship leader (I love this!)

In this episode we talk with David Gentiles (our producer Emily Gentiles husband!!) about our favorite things: worship! David has deep roots in worship as well as a fresh perspective on how our theology informs our worship. Dig deeper as we talk about corporate worship and personal worship experiences!Scripture References:1 Peter 2:9Romans 12:1David Quotes “Worship is our opportunity to meet with God who already desires to meet with us”“Because of the work of Jesus we can have personal moments where we meet with God and He ministers to us”“Because of the work of Jesus I am not dependent on a high priest, because of Jesus I can go to God at anytime and any moment on any day”“When we meet as the body of Christ we get to sing to each other…encourage each other…”“And the things of this world will grow strangely dim” “I so badly want people to experience that” Becky

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, we are introducing a three-part series on worship! We share about what worship means to us along with sharing personal and transformative experiences we have each had with worship. We talk about sacrifice and obedience, surrender and trust. If you love worship or just want to know more about worship, this episode is just for you! Plus, we are introducing the SPECIAL GUEST we will have for the next two episodes. Make sure you stay tuned in for the entire thing to get the sneak peek on what's coming up!  Thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing! You all have been such a blessing to each of us. Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @itlatpodcast. QUOTES to SHARE : “I think worship begins in you” - Magen Thurman“I grew up on country music and 94.9 KLTY.” - Becky Leach“I didn't know what else to do but saturate my life with the things of God.” Becky“Worship is a tangible way of reminding ourselves of who God is, and who He is for us.” Becky“It's so important to intentionally stop looking at the things that are weighing you down and turn your eyes to Jesus.” Crystal“Worship for me has been less about singing, because I have always sung, and more about the choices I made with the Lord.” Magen“If you're in a bad moment, you're in prime position for God to have a transformative moment.” Crystal Yates“It was never about the sacrifice, it was about the willingness to surrender because God knows how good that is for our hearts.” Crystal“Surrender is a practiced thing.” Emily

Seasons are changing! It's happening with the weather and The girls are noticing new seasons in their own lives as well. Maybe you're feeling the same way? And with new seasons come new questions. Trying to figure out what the Lord is saying and what he is NOT saying is hard! Magen, Becky, Crystal and Emily talk and laugh about it. 

Season 2 is officially here and we couldn't be more excited! Today it's just Magen, Crystal, Becky and Emily in the studio catching up. We laugh, like we laugh so hard Magen is banging the desk at one point (haha oops!). We hope you enjoy and laugh along with us!

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, all four of us are back in a room together for the first time since May!! We are so excited to have our sister, Crystal, back with us as we wrap up Season One of the podcast. We didn't know how this episode was going to end up, but we talk suffering and conquering our giants. Crystal shares her journey from  healing from Covid-19 while Becky and Magen share personal giants they've been battling the last few months. If you have ever struggled with doubt or unbelief, y'all, this episode will be of great encouragement to you.  Thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing! Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636QUOTES to SHARE : “God allowed some things in my own heart to rise to the surface in a way that they'd always been there, I just didn't realize that they'd always been there.” Magen“The Lord knows us better than we know us.” Magen“We are not operating within lack.” Magen“We've got to free ourselves from the idea that our suffering is not as bad as someone else's.” Crystal“God is using your suffering in ways that are fuel for Him in our worship, in our prayer, in our faith.” Crystal“I really believe that it is by the grace of God that led me to face my giant… and fight it.”  Crystal“Who are we without our battles?” Crystal“My only comfort was Him.” Crystal“I was doing all the things I was supposed to do, but somehow, I had to face the battle anyway.” Crystal“The whole world can believe God for you, but if you don't believe him for yourself, then what is this all about?” Crystal“We have been equipped more than enough to face the giants.” Magen“Do I just not have enough faith?” Becky“You're going to struggle with unbelief and that's not a surprise to the Lord.” Becky“It's not always gonna feel good… you're not gonna feel like you trust God all the time.” Becky “Instead, it's this act of coming to the battlefield again and again and saying, “Lord, I believe, but help my unbelief.” Becky“Don't give up begging God to help your unbelief.” Becky

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, we're back talking with Mallory Freidreck about how we can use the Enneagram to grapple with our grief in healthier ways. If you've listened to the podcast before, you know how much we LOVE this self-awareness tool and today we want to talk about how we use it just like that - as a TOOL. You will hear us say things like, “The enneagram is not the gospel” or “the enneagram is not what does the transformative work”. We want to share how WE have all used it in our walk with Christ, but we also wanted to bring in an expert to share how to discover your type, why it matters, and how it can help you to dive into how God has made all of us in His own image. Our guest, Mallory Freidreck,  is a certified Enneagram Coach/Consultant and Speaker. She lives in the Houston area with her husband, two kids and German Shepherd puppy. Mallory  graduated with a BA in Music from Sam Houston State University and it was there that she learned to use her voice, first as a musician, and eventually as a leader. Mallory loves teaching and mentoring, and is passionate about authentic and grace-giving leadership. She has worn many leadership hats, including hospice chaplain, worship leader, piano teacher, wife and mom, church staff member, spiritual mentor, and Bible teacher. She loves helping people find their own voice, their inherent value, and their seat at the table. Mallory believes that there is something really beautiful in silencing the lies of the enemy so that you can live as the complete person God made you to be.  That is why she loves the Enneagram so much. She says, “it is a tool I have used personally and professionally to live and lead freely. It often makes its way into conversations I have with people, and my favorite part is finding the Lord's invitation to freedom for someone that comes from their unique Imago Dei, they way they were created to reflect of the image of God.” We are so excited to introduce you to our friend, Mallory.You can find Mallory on her website at www.mallorybeth.com. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing! Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, we're talking all things Enneagram! If you've listened to the podcast before, you know how much we LOVE this self-awareness tool and today we want to talk about how we use it just like that - as a TOOL. You will hear us say things like, “The enneagram is not the gospel” or “the enneagram is not what does the transformative work”. We want to share how WE have all used it in our walk with Christ, but we also wanted to bring in an expert to share how to discover your type, why it matters, and how it can help you to dive into how God has made all of us in His own image. Our guest, Mallory Freidreck,  is a certified Enneagram Coach/Consultant and Speaker. She lives in the Houston area with her husband, two kids and German Shepherd puppy. Mallory  graduated with a BA in Music from Sam Houston State University and it was there that she learned to use her voice, first as a musician, and eventually as a leader. Mallory loves teaching and mentoring, and is passionate about authentic and grace-giving leadership. She has worn many leadership hats, including hospice chaplain, worship leader, piano teacher, wife and mom, church staff member, spiritual mentor, and Bible teacher. She loves helping people find their own voice, their inherent value, and their seat at the table. Mallory believes that there is something really beautiful in silencing the lies of the enemy so that you can live as the complete person God made you to be.  That is why she loves the Enneagram so much. She says, “it is a tool I have used personally and professionally to live and lead freely. It often makes its way into conversations I have with people, and my favorite part is finding the Lord's invitation to freedom for someone that comes from their unique Imago Dei, they way they were created to reflect of the image of God.” We are so excited to introduce you to our friend, Mallory.You can find Mallory on her website at www.mallorybeth.com. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing! Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636NOTES FROM MALLORY: Enneagram book called “Road Back to You” by Ian Morgan Crone and Suzanne StabileWhat is the Enneagram? Listen at 7:00.Link to Mallory's Enneagram Diagram One of the very best ways to find out what type you are is to read about it. The Road Back to You is a great place to start.Social StancesAggressive (8, 3, 7) - Move independently through the world but others may experience it as being aggressive. Future oriented.Withdrawn (4, 5, 9) - Move independently through the world but other people experience that as being withdrawn.  Past oriented.Dependent (6, 1, 2) - Move dependently through the world but others may experience it as getting distracted. Present oriented.Centers of Intelligence - every person is dominant in one of these centers and every person is repressed in one of these centersHeart (2, 3, 4)Mind (5, 6, 7)Body (8, 9, 1)Survival instincts (Sub Types) -  every person is dominant in one of these instincts but we all have access to every instinctSelf - PreservationSocial InstinctSexual Instinct (Intimate one on one relationships)Your main type doesn't change, but your subtype will change because in different seasons of your life you need access to different survival instincts.Great book for subtypes - “The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge” by Beatrice Chestnutt (SECULAR RESOURCE)FAVORITE QUOTES: “The Enneagram really focuses on WHY you do what you do.” - Mallory“Where other type tests put you IN a box, the Enneagram helps you find your way OUT of that box.” - Mallory “The enneagram is not the gospel, but it is a tool in our toolbox that God has given us" -Becky

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we are focused in on mental health PART 2, and specifically areas many of us struggle with: negative thoughts. We asked for help talking through this topic with one of Becky's friends that also happens to be a mental health professional! Jamie Jaubert is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas State University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. She is a founder/owner and provider at Mindful Journey Counseling & Wellness, PLLC.Jamie specializes in individual counseling with adolescents and adults and has notable experience in couples and family counseling. She has extensive training in various modalities of treatment, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and the Gottman method. Jamie is a certified Wellness & Nutrition Consultant and believes in the importance of the mind-body connection. Jamie is highly skilled in treating mood and anxiety disorders including depression and bipolar disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Social Anxiety Disorder. She is also experienced in treating stress and other symptoms caused by adjustments to major life changes such as job loss or change, marriage, birth of children, divorce, retirement, launching children and grief.You can find Jamie and her wellness center at: https://mindfuljourneycounselingandwellness.com/Thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing! Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we are focused in on mental health, and specifically areas many of us struggle with: Anxiety and depression. We asked for help talking through this topic with one of Becky's friends that also happens to be a mental health professional! Jamie Jaubert is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas State University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. She is a founder/owner and provider at Mindful Journey Counseling & Wellness, PLLC.Jamie specializes in individual counseling with adolescents and adults and has notable experience in couples and family counseling. She has extensive training in various modalities of treatment, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and the Gottman method. Jamie is a certified Wellness & Nutrition Consultant and believes in the importance of the mind-body connection. Jamie is highly skilled in treating mood and anxiety disorders including depression and bipolar disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Social Anxiety Disorder. She is also experienced in treating stress and other symptoms caused by adjustments to major life changes such as job loss or change, marriage, birth of children, divorce, retirement, launching children and grief.You can find Jamie and her wellness center at: https://mindfuljourneycounselingandwellness.com/Thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing! Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636NOTES FROM JAMIE: The most basic job of anxiety goes back to the fight or flight we needed physically for survival. In caveman days after those fight or flight moments, you go back to the cave and have several hours to calm down, to allow our bodies to normalize and process our thoughts, feelings and emotions.We often live in fight or flight (even if it's prolonged stress) and we get used to feeling those heightened emotions without ever restabilizing.Sometimes we need to be able to “Go back to the cave” and take time to process the things that are happening in our lives.Negative thoughts actually create grooves in our brain that become like ruts where our thoughts naturally go without even trying to think that way.We can change these physical ruts by inputting new language and practicing it like a spelling test. We can intentionally think new thoughts over and over and over again to create new pathways of thought.FAVORITE QUOTES: “When we relate it back to our faith, we were given anxiety for a reason. We were given feelings of depression for a reason.” - Jamie “When you have negative thought patterns, you create a groove in your brain for those negative thought patterns to travel. The way that negative thoughts work is that of course, it's like a record player. The needle is going to go to the biggest groove and that's the past of least resistance. So if you have constant negative thoughts, that's where the needle's gonna go.” - Jamie“Where is your mission field? It's not appropriate to have 15 mission fields.” - Jamie“When we shame with insight, that's counterproductive.” - Jamie

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we continue to hear from our producer, Emily Gentiles, on her season of waiting. Her new book, Trying, is now available for purchase on Amazon. Make sure you stay until the end for a special time of prayer. Would you like more information? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram! @isthatlikeathing or reach us at: 469-854-9636. We would love to hear about your personal journey in the waiting room as well. And as always, thanks for listening. HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles)EPISODE NOTESEmily's brand new book, Trying,  can be purchased here on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Trying-Reflections-Through-Infertility-Miscarriage/dp/B093RMYF65/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=trying+emily+gentiles&qid=1620088791&s=books&sr=1-1“And the LORD answered me:“Write the vision;make it plain on tablets,so he may run who reads it.For still the vision awaits its appointed time;it hastens to the end—it will not lie.If it seems slow, wait for it;it will surely come; it will not delay.”Habakkuk 2:2-3The story of Abraham and Isaac can be found in Genesis 22. For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.2 Timothy 4:6-8

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we talk about waiting and waiting well. This episode was recorded before the podcast even began airing, and we have been holding onto it until the Lord gave us a sign that the time was just right. And unbeknownst to ALL of us, our brave Emily has a brand new book about waiting now available for purchase on amazon! (Link below)This week are thrilled to hear from our producer, Emily Gentiles, on this episode as she waited in a season of infertility only to have it turn out entirely different than she had expected. We really get into the nitty gritty of what it looks like to wait on the Lord and what we do when we don't actually get the thing we are waiting on. It was SO good, it became a part one and part two situation. This episode will encourage you if you find yourself stuck in  a season of waiting, or even if you're just coming out of one. There is a lot of biblical content shared on this episode (and the next) and we are pumped to share it with you. Also, just a quick note— as Becky stated at the beginning of the show, it was recorded in December. We are happy to say that Willa, Magen's daughter, has gotten a healthy bill of health when it comes to the potentially cancerous spots on her bone. She still has a heart valve stenosis and we continue to pray for her continued healing! Would you like more information? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram! @isthatlikeathing or reach us at: 469-854-9636. We would love to hear about your personal journey in the waiting room as well. And as always, thanks for listening. HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles)EPISODE NOTESEmily's brand new book, Trying, is now available for purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Trying-Reflections-Through-Infertility-Miscarriage/dp/B093RMYF65/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=trying+emily+gentiles&qid=1620088791&s=books&sr=1-1“But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)“He said to them, ‘Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, jif you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, kyou will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20“Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:5“May all your expectations be frustrated, may all your plans be thwarted, may all your desires be withered into nothingness, that you may experience the powerlessness and poverty of a child and sing and dance in the love of God who is the Father, Son and Spirit.” - Brennan Manning (2015). “Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging”, p.17, NavPress“Dayenu - It would have been enough” Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craig-groeschel-leadership-podcast/id1070649025?i=1000473904650“Dayenu - It would have been enough” Prayer via Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayenu

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we are BACK with Krisi Monsivaiz! And we're covering ALL. THE. THINGS. Krisi is a wife of 30 years, a mom of 5 kids (yes you read that right, and they're all SO. COOL.), and the author of incredible blog posts on friendship, family, marriage and some amazing recipes, that you can find at her website listed below! We love Krisi and we had so much finishing out our conversation with her. We hope you enjoy this episode on Enemies Of Friendships with Krisi Monsivaiz. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing!You can find all things Krisi Monsivaiz at: https://www.thegoodsoil.coYou can also connect with her on instagram and facebook at @thegoodsoil.coKrisi's Carnitas: https://www.thegoodsoil.co/2021/02/22/carnita-party/ Krisi's Salsa: https://www.thegoodsoil.co/2021/02/22/carnita-party/ Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636NOTES FROM KRISI: Text-ersations are not advised when resolving conflicts with friends.FAVORITE QUOTES: Why the Lord sometimes allows friendships to die: “The Lord will hear conversations that we have not.” - Krisi Monsivaiz“We can't change the way we feel, but we can change the way we think, which can change the way we feel.” - Krisi Monsivaiz “I feel like as women, we set the bar in sometimes--like, in some ridiculous zone that shouldn't even exist--of expectations on ourselves in friendship, motherhood, wifehood and all of those things. And we need to have grace on ourselves.” - Krisi Monsivaiz “I think if you're a deep feeler and you love to speak into people's lives in a way that is encouraging and helpful, you need to realize...they ain't gotta be your best friend.” - Crystal“We are called to be friendly with all, but not friends with all.” - Krisi Monsivaiz

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we are talking with one of Magen's mentors from back in her Northern Virginia days! We're talking with Krisi Monsivaiz! Krisi is a wife, a mom of 5 kids (yes you read that right, and they're all SO. COOL.), and the author of incredible blog posts on friendship, family, marriage and some amazing recipes, that you can find at her website listed below! Ok y'all, Krisi  is a WELL OF WISDOM. A DEEP DADGUM WELL. We dive into some “Guardrails For Healthy Friendships” (her phrase and we're loving it), what the main “Enemies of Friendships” and …..ahem…..”Ways  To Get Over Ourselves” (WHEW). We love Krisi and we had so much fun visiting with her. Also? We're not kidding you--Krisi is so wise and you will LOVE her as much as we do. We hope you enjoy this episode on Enemies Of Friendships with Krisi Monsivaiz. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing!You can find all things Krisi Monsivaiz at: https://www.thegoodsoil.coYou can also connect with her on instagram and facebook at @thegoodsoil.coKrisi's Carnitas: https://www.thegoodsoil.co/2021/02/22/carnita-party/ Krisi's Salsa: https://www.thegoodsoil.co/2021/02/22/carnita-party/ Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636NOTES FROM KRISI: Identifiers of a Toxic Friendship (aka Enemies of Friendship): Lack Of Transparency Insecurity Unrealistic Expectations Guardrails For A Good Friendship (or any relationship, for that matter):Assume Good IntentForgive Quickly Love Sacrificially Ways To Get Over Ourselves: Be honest with yourself and with the Lord. Recognize that people go through stuffFAVORITE QUOTES: “If there's a lack of transparency in a relationship, you can only go so far in your growth, in your intimacy and  in your connection.” - Krisi Monsivaiz“If there is insecurity and competition that is plaguing your friendship, then your friendship is going to be handicapped.” - Krisi Monsivaiz“If we can't get over our own shortcomings and be for our sister, then we're going to miss out on a genuine and deep friendship where we can have trust.” - Krisi Monsivaiz“If you have friends that want exclusivity in that friendship, that's a red flag.” - Krisi Monsivaiz“Clear is kind. For us to be willing to be clear...transparency on our part to say, “Hey this hurt me…” - Krisi Monsivaiz “Life is too short to not say The Thing.” - Krisi Monsivaiz “If we do not have capacity for conflict in relationships, they will be handicapped.” - Krisi Monsivaiz“What God shows us is that Love presses in. Even if it's for the millionth time.”  - Krisi Monsivaiz“If you don't address issues in a friendship, they're going to lead to unhealthy habits…so .it's really for our benefit to have the healthy conversations.” - Krisi MonsivaizSCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” Romans 15:1

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, WE ARE BACK with Kelly Needham! We all  get to spend a little more time with Kelly, and her wisdom on “Gospel-Informed Friendships” (we just love this phrase!).  Kelly  is a wife, a mom, and the author of a wonderful book that we will continue discussing today called, “Friendish”. We dive into what Gospel-Informed Friendships look like, how WE can become Gospel-Informed Friends, how to handle conflict within friendships and how to correction and rebuke like the wise person found in Proverbs 9:8. We love Kelly and we had so much fun visiting with her, but what we love best about Kelly is her deep wisdom that is both eye-opening, convicting, and helpful  in our own friendships. We hope you enjoy this episode of Part 2 with Kelly Needham! Thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing. You can find all things Kelly Needham and “Friendish” on her website kellyneedham.com. You can also connect with her on instagram or facebook @kellyneedham.Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636“Friendish” by Kelly Needhamhttps://www.amazon.com/Friend-ish-Reclaiming-Friendship-Culture-Confusion-ebook/dp/B07KF27RZ4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=friendish&qid=1617626961&sr=8-1Find Kelly at www.keelyneedham.com or on Instagram and Facebook @kellyneedhamSCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Proverbs 9:8  “Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.”Proverbs 27:5-6 “Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds from a friend, profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” QUOTES“Griefs are less hard together, joys are deeper together.” - Kelly Needham“No one wins a war by themselves. You have to have friends to battle with you against the enemies of your faith.” - Kelly Needham“We have no right to point to one particular person and say, “You must be this for me. You can look at your spouse and say, “You must love me this way” because there is a unique ownership element in our marriage. But in friendships there is not that.” - Kelly Needham“Be the good friend before you have them.” - Kelly Needham “Real friendship is wounding.” - Kelly Needham

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we get to spend time with our very first and very special guest, Kelly Needham. She is a wife, a mom, and the author of a wonderful book that we will be discussing today called, “Friendish”. We dive into this idea that there are counterfeit friendships that might look good on the outside, but on the inside are not the healthiest or even godly. Kelly helps us to identify what a few of these look like in our own lives, while also dropping a few truth bombs on the way. We had so much fun visiting with Kelly on this episode and we each found her wisdom incredibly helpful and eye-opening in our own friendships. We know you will find her a breath of fresh air, incredibly relatable and so very much fun. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Is That Like a Thing. You can find all things Kelly Needham and “Friendish” on her website kellyneedham.com. You can also connect with her on instagram or facebook @kellyneedham.Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles), with Special Guest Kelly NeedhamEPISODE NOTES“Friendish” by Kelly Needhamhttps://www.amazon.com/Friend-ish-Reclaiming-Friendship-Culture-Confusion-ebook/dp/B07KF27RZ4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=friendish&qid=1617626961&sr=8-1Find Kelly at www.keelyneedham.com or on Instagram and Facebook @kellyneedhamQUOTES“A lot of our [friendship] issues are in the motivation - in the why we do what we do.” - Kelly“Real friendship is that I care about you, I am for you, and asking how can I serve you and bless you, not myself.” - Kelly“As soon as we start to need them more than we need Jesus, we start to be selfish with our friendship.” - Kelly“We should be for our friends' friendships.” - Kelly“The thing that's made the biggest difference in my friendship with Christ is embracing the costs that come with knowing Him. And they're different from the costs that come with knowing a friend.” - Kelly“It's only because of technology that we even have the option to refuse to let a friendship be seasonal.” - Kelly

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we're talking what spending time with the Lord actually looks like for all of us. We break free of the stereotypical term “quiet time” and we break down all the different (and varying) ways to seek Jesus on a daily basis. It's challenging and encouraging as we learn how to conquer obstacles, lack of desire, and just plain old negative self-talk.  Join us on this episode to get some practical tips on how to study the bible on your own, what has been helpful for each of us in all the different seasons we've walked through. We know you'll find this episode reassuring if your personal time with the Lord doesn't look like what it used to or even what you think it's supposed to! Thanks for listening.Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles)EPISODE NOTES“Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him and He will do it.” Psalm 37:5“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven    and do not return there but water the earth,making it bring forth and sprout,    giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;    it shall not return to me empty,but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,    and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:10-11“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8Priscila Shrier's Armor of God Study : https://www.amazon.com/Armor-God-Priscilla-Shirer/dp/1430040270Jesus Calling Devotional Book : https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Calling-Enjoying-Peace-Presence/dp/1591451884/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10M2RRXI11SRR&dchild=1&keywords=jesus+calling+by+sarah+young&qid=1616595688&sprefix=jesus+c%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-3Becky's Bible Study Tools : www.studylight.org // Use for strong's interlinear bible to reference original greek or hebrew text. Also great for studying a commentary to go along with the passage of scripture. “Life Applications from Every Chapter of the Bible” by G. Campbell Morgan // This book is hard to find because it's out of print but SO helpful especially in studying the Old Testament“Come to Me” by Jenn Johnson + Bethel MusicQUOTES“Our hearts aren't prone towards Him, they're prone to wander.” -  Magen“The Holy Spirit just wants our cooperation.” - Magen“Sometimes you just have to buck up and do it, even when you don't feel like it.” - Magen“If something's not working, you can change it.” - Crystal“Listening to the Lord has changed my ability to hear the voice of God.” - Magen

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, we're talking about “Venting Up”. Wondering what that means? Listen in! We'd love to have you join this conversation!  Magan had mentioned in “Gossip Girls” (Ep. 8), that her boss would always tell her to “vent up”. Meaning this: don't go to co-workers or work friends to “process” or “vent” about someone. And then we asked ourselves, what do we do? Do we go to friends, and co-workers, the people who will give us the answers we want? Or do we go UP? Do we go to the Lord? As always, we keep it real, y'all! We're nothing if not honest. Emily talks about how hard it is for her to be honest with the Lord. We talk about the simple fact that, if we don't have the Lord, who in heaven or earth do we have?! We hope you have fun listening to today's episode and take away a point or two to implement throughout your relationships--both with one another and with the Lord first. Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram! @is_that_like_a_thing or reach us at: 469-854-9636HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles)SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Psalm 73:25-26 “whom else have I in heaven but you”Psalm 11:5 Matthew 18:3 “unless you change and become like children”Galatians 5:4 GOOD QUOTES“I didn't know we could be honest with the Lord” Em“I felt like in prayer we needed to protect God from my emotions because He is Holy”“God wants us to be honest with Him”“We are created for relationship with God, first”“What made King David a man after God's heart was he even though he sinned he always ran back to the Lord”‘the Lord is my safe place, this is why I vent up”“the Lord is my safe place because the Lord knows my heart”“when we vent up we see God allows us to be ourselves with Him but also, He changes us and makes us look more like Him”‘If we can't confess and be wrong, we can't be changed”“I just choose to believe Him, it's as simple and as complicated as that”“there is freedom for us when we cry out to the Lord”“let go of form and come to God for relationship”“go to God first”“we are free from the box”

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we're talking Girls Who Gossip. But WAIT! Before you think, “this is for children…#HARDPASS.” As an adult, the word “Gossip” has been repackaged! Rephrased! It's been softened and edited! As adults, we might now call it “processing”, “unloading”, it might come in the form of “prayer requests” or “going to a third party”....but listen...if you're being honest with yourself, it's probably gossip. And before you think we're judging you, we're the FIRST to admit...WE GUILTY. But the honest truth is that we probably all are. We're working on it too! We get practical, we keep it real, we DON'T cry on this episode and we laugh! Join us!!Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram! @isthatlikeathing Or reach us at: 469-854-9636HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles)

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we're talking BELIEVER VS BELIEVER. Listen, we're not going to lie to you: it gets a little heated. But that's why we're here….to be real, and frank, and admit that we don't have it all figured out, but we're all working through it together. And also,  it gets GOOD! HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles)Some favorite quotes: “Are you caring first first before criticizing” “Are you consumed with consuming people” “We must stop trying to consume one another, discredit one another and disqualify one another from the ministry God has called them to.”“Be the fragrance of Jesus to one another.” Scripture References: Galatians 5:13-152 Corinthians 2:15Luke 6:45James 3:18And as always, you know your girls are going to keep things real!Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram! @isthatlikeathing Or reach us at: 469-854-9636

You know your girls have to do a #BritneySpears title with this one. #FreeBritney and WHY ARE LOW RISE JEANS COMING BACK?!Ok, now that we got that out of us...on to the show notes!In this episode of Is That Like a Thing, we're talking about Toxic Positivity. Wondering what that even is? Basically, it's simply that our words matter - even when our intentions are good. Sometimes the right thing at the wrong time, well, it's just the wrong thing. We have definitely been on BOTH sides of this - telling friends to “just choose joy” when they are obviously hurting. But what if we stopped going to our “go-to's”, as Crystal describes, and started being more thoughtful about what we say, and WHEN to say it?As always, we keep it real, y'all! We talk about our desire for control, for comfort, for conflict resolution, but also discuss our enneagram numbers and how to use emojis appropriately. Oh, and you just MIGHT hear a Toxic Solo from Magen! We hope you have fun listening to today's episode and take away a point or two to implement throughout your relationships.Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram! @is_that_like_a_thing or reach us at: 469-854-9636HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles)EPISODE NOTESThe right thing at the wrong time can still be the wrong thing. - CrystalToxic positivity is when we start to minimize someone else's emotions or feelings. - CrystalThe power of being present is sometimes ALL that is needed - CrystalWe should be willing to receive other people's heartache, it is OKAY to grieve. - BeckyI am grieving  as one who HAS hope, but there is STILL loss. - MagenThe enneagram book referenced is, “The Road Back to You” by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAI5QSxQsvuXmoD_X9n9ULgScriptures referenced : Romans 12: 15 / Isaiah 53:3 / Matthew 12:36-37

In this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we're talking about the “Work that Chooses Us”. These are the things in life we did not choose for ourselves. They run the gamut of experiencing health or medical crises, to infertility, to mental illness, suffering abuse and having people that we care about go through addiction… really any of the things we would never wish for and yet they have become part of our reality. We tell our stories of personally navigating these hard things and how God has formed our hearts inside of it.  Want more info? Follow us on facebook and twitter @isthatlikeathing Instagram! @is_that_like_a_thingOr reach us at: 469-854-9636HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles) EPISODE NOTES3:20 - We live in a world where bad things happen to good people and good people make bad choices and that's the reality; the consequence of the fall. (Becky)4:20 - We've moved from [questioning the Lord] into a sort of redemptive walk of faith with God and chosen to trust that He is exactly who He says He is in Scripture, despite the circumstances in what He has allowed or brought to us in her life.  (Becky)4:50 - I don't know where culture took this shift, specifically in the Christian culture, where we believe that everything, as we said is a Hallmark movie and it's all supposed to end like a Hallmark Movie?  (Magen) 9:55 - I have to cling to, “What is better is JESUS and belief in Jesus and redemption in sin…  …that is the truer miracle, not the healing.” (Magen)11:45 - “...just because He doesn't heal doesn't mean He doesn't love. That's just the reality. Just because he allows us to experience tragedy doesn't mean he doesn't love. (Magen)15:50 - It's necessary to have doubt so that you can have faith. (Magen & Crystal)22:38 - We can ask God hard questions, like “Where are you?!”. - Pretty much the entire book of Job (Becky)24:10 - A Note from Emily about her comments, “I stopped asking the question of ‘Why, God?'... and began to ask ‘Who' instead.” This deeper understanding inside of the chronic grief of infertility really came in response to a blog project led by Emily called “Trying Collective”; specifically this one by Lindsay Schott. The reminder that “Jesus draws near to the brokenhearted” was a picture that her friend Stephanie Cherry beautifully describes in her story. 28:12 - “What is the bigger miracle?”  (Emily)33:33 - “Surrender is actually, sometimes, some days to not think about it and not let it consume my day or my mind.” (Crystal)42:24 - You can be reconciled and not remain in relationship with somebody.” (Becky)43:39 - Reconciliation is a 2-way street” (Magen) The 2-way street of reconciliation is modeled by salvation… but does not necessarily take place in a one-sided journey to seek forgiveness or grant forgiveness to or with someone that it's not possible to reconcile with.52:30 - “He did not leave his throne when that happened to me.” (Becky)52:53 - He is sovereign and we get to choose whether to believe that or not. And so I think that's the hard part of life and the hard part of walking through the work that chooses us is daily recognizing His sovereignty; daily going back to the Scripture and saying I am going to choose to believe this today… (Becky)Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 1:7; Daniel 2:22; 1 Corinthians 2:10; Hebrews 11:1; Psalm 34:18; Luke 5:17-26; Romans 12:18; Romans 10:9; Matthew 26:39Resources that have been meaningful to us: Systematic Theology - Wayne Grudem (all the doctrine you could ask for)Boundaries - John TownsendGod, Medicine, and Suffering - Stanley Hauerwas

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we're talking about finding JOY (because Joy sometimes is like an Easter egg...you've got to WORK for it), and listen...this is so important because figuring out how to work for joy, can change everything for your like, marriage, parenting, future and relationships. The episode gets GOOD, practical and (equally important) FUNNY! We especially can't wait for you to hear our producer, Emily and parts of her story. And as always, we keep things real for you!Want more info? Follow us on facebook and twitter @isthatlikeathing Instagram! @is_that_like_a_thingOr reach us at: 469-854-9636HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles)EPISODE NOTESLuke 16:10 "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” Galations 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”Matthew 25:23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'Luke 16:10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. (Magen references)Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we're talking about taking the very first steps in a God-sized dream. Have you ever felt a calling from the Lord but not known how to actually (and practically) walk in it? Well, this episode is for you! We talk about how to decide if it's from the Lord and just a goal, how to prioritize, how to keep going. This episode is funny, but gets super practical while taking a lighthearted dive into the nitty gritty work of pursuing a dream from the Lord. You'll want to have a notepad ready, y'all, so get ready because it gets good fast!If you want more info on this podcast, follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @is_that_like_a_thing. If you would like to get in touch with us, you can leave a voice mail at 469-854-9636, or email us on our website, www.isthatlikeathingpodcast.com. Please like and subscribe below if you enjoyed this episode. Thanks for listening, y'all!HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles)HERE'S SOME SHOW NOTES!STEP ONE : Decide if it's a God-Sized Dream or Just a GoalSTEP TWO : Write it Down (Dream Board)STEP THREE : Just StartMagen's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/magenthurmanCrystal's Childhood Inspiration to write, Shell Silverstein books, https://www.amazon.com/Shel-Silverstein/e/B000AQ15KI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareSTEP FOUR : Work HardMagen references Mike Todd interview: https://globalleadership.org/podcast/leading-others/episode-076Magen - references Brene Brown: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7300025-bouncing-hurt-our-ego-is-the-part-of-us-that“Then the Lord replied: ‘Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright—  but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.” (Habakkuk 2:2-4)STEP FIVE : AccountabilityAbraham + Isaac, Genesis 22“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast,  we talk about our (drumroll please) Goals and Resolutions for the year (spoiler alert: we're keeping expectations pretty low). But in all honesty, it's important to have goals and dreams. It's important to God too. And y'all,  it gets GOOD! We laugh, we (most likely) shed a tear or two and as always, we're  keeping it real with you.Want more info? Follow us and subscribe to the show!Facebook: @isthatlikeathingTwitter: @isthatlikeathingInstagram: @is_that_like_a_thingOr reach us at: 469-854-9636HOSTS / GUESTSCrystal Yates, Magen Thurman, Becky Leach (feat. Emily Gentiles)Find host Crystal Yates at www.crystalyatesmusic.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @crystalyatesmusic.Find host Magen Thurman at www.magenthurman.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @magenthurman.Find host Becky Leach at www.beckyleach.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @beckyleachtx.Find more information on the ministry, FreeToo at www.freetootx.com. Follow the FreeToo Instagram feed @freetootx.

On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we're talking what this podcast is all about! We are excited to introduce ourselves and give you a small taste of what is coming soon is this space. Magen shares about her experience with surrendering her purpose to the Lord. Crystal shares about growing up a “heathen” and finding the Lord when she figured out He loves her just the way she is. Becky talks about trauma and redemption. You'll most certainly laugh along the way, but will end with a call to follow the Lord's leading in your life, wherever that might be. Thanks for joining us on our very first episode of Is That Like a Thing! Want more info? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram @isthatlikeathing or reach us at 469-854-9636.EPISODE NOTESFind host Crystal Yates at www.crystalyatesmusic.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @crystalyatesmusic.Find host Magen Thurman at www.magenthurman.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @magenthurman.Find host Becky Leach at www.beckyleach.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @beckyleachtx.Find more information on the ministry, FreeToo at www.freetootx.com. Follow the FreeToo Instagram feed @freetootx.Crystal and Becky's friend, Chrissie Dunham, is a speaker and a podcaster. You can find more about her at www.chrissiedunham.org. Listen to her podcast, The Wonder Podcast, wherever you stream your podcasts. Scripture References : “The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” Proverbes 16:9, NLT“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2“O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water.” Psalm 63:1