The Morning Rage

In this episode of The Morning Rage, Jenn and Lauren "star" in their very own awards show. The ladies give awards to the best pop culture moment, best TV show or movie, best fashion trend and so much more.

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Below, you'll find a long list of some of our favorite businesses and holiday gift items for (almost) everyone on your list--including YOU!Our Favorite Small Businesses Len CollectiveSmith & LenBodega Los AlamosRoot ElixirsCoyote SyrupsPhresh Foods CoPost 21AbleA Spoonful of Faith For The One Who Love ToysNintendo Switch- The Just Dance game is a real crowdpleaser! Keva PlanksEpic Books Subscription- We know it's not a toy, but we think it's even more engaging!For The One Who Loves To Cook Always PanSous Vide- A French cooking tool/technique in which you vacuum seal your food and cook it at a controlled temperature in a water bath. Believe us when we say that this cooking tool/method produces restaurant quality results! Porto's Bake at Home Potato Balls Gift SetFor The One Who Loves GamesPickleball PaddlesPiecework PuzzlesCitadels- If you like Settlers of Cattan, you will love this game of strategy that takes MUCH LESS investment in time. For The One Who Loves GadgetsBug Zapper Paddles- The only thing from Amazon on this list. $30 for a set of three and endless bug zapping entertainment. Milwaukee 18 Volt Cordless Impact Driver-  Actual description from the Home Depot website: Use it for drilling and screwing. More compact with longer runtime. Ideal for working in  tight spaces and overhead applications. Drill measure 5.1 inches. Driver measure 6.5 inches.For The One Who Is SentimentalStory WorthAura Frame- Digital picture smart frameFor The One Who Likes To Stay OrganizedEnneagram PlannerPoketo Wall CalendarFor The One Who Is SpiritualAlabaster Books of the Bible- We highly recommend purchasing the book of PsalmsKid's Prayer Books-  Undated Prayer books for kids that provide a neat way to track what God is doing in their hearts and minds. Praying God's Word by Beth Moore- This book was highly recommended by bookstagrammer Amy Rickards (@livingwellread) who we had on the podcast this summer. It's a compendium of scripture by topic. SO GOOD. For The One Who Has EverythingWaterproof BirkenstocksEmber Coffee MugKinto TumblerFor the One You Splurge OnOoni Pizza OvenFrame TVFor A Good Cause: give the gift of a goatWorld VisionHeifer InternationalSave the Children

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In this episode of The Morning Rage, Jenn and Lauren look at contentment through the lens of short term versus long term thinking. They also discuss the new Texas abortion law and debate the relevance of John and Stasi Eldridge's newly RE-released books  "Wild At Heart" and "Captivating." If you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll also like: Facts on the Texas Abortion Law- NYT Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It's Not About You by Sharon Hodde Miller 

On this episode of The Morning Rage,  Jenn and Lauren share their L's of August: what they loved, looked at, listened to, learned and left in August.  They also talk about their party plans for hitting 5,000 downloads. Spoiler alert: You can help reach the goal and you can join the celebration! If you liked this episode, we think you'll also enjoy: Loving God with Your Soul- sermon by Annie F Downs The Dog House:UK on HBO Max Kacey Musgraves- Star Crossed Teddy Swims YouTube September - James Arthur We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle 

In this episode of The Morning Rage, Jenn and Lauren chat about media literacy. From discerning biases in the media and in ourselves to how to differentiate between types of news articles and figure out which ones are credible to how to know what to care about and take action on and when to walk or LOOK away. If you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll like: A Finder's Guide To Facts- NPRNewslit.org

In this episode, Jenn and Lauren pop off about, what else, COVID stuff. Then, Jenn takes the mic and talks about the process she's gone through to deconstruct and reconstruct her faith over the past five years.  If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Remember God by Annie F. Downs It's Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa TerkeurstA Rhythm of Prayer- A collection of meditations for renewal edited by Sarah Bessey Amena Brown's HER podcast The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas Untamed by Glennon Doyle Rachel Held Evans.com Annie Downs Gospel Reading Plan Garden City by John Mark Comer The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Chasing Vines by Beth Moore Counter Culture, Following Christ in an Anti-Christian Age by David Platt The Dr. Tony Evans Study Bible Reframation: Seeing God, People and Mission Through Reenchanted Frames by Allan Hirsch and Mark NelsonLetters to the church by Francis Chan 

In this episode, we talk with author and Baylor University historian Beth Allison Barr about her new book, The Making Of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth. This interview is steeped in research and historical references and Biblical references and context. We have done our best to link to many of the books and references Beth mentioned in the episode, but we cannot stress the importance of READING BETH'S BOOK to fully understand and unpack your beliefs around women in the American church.  

In this episode, we talk with author Ashley Abercrombie about her new book, Love Is The Resistance: Learn To Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts You've Been Avoiding and Create Real Change.  In the interview, we cover everything from why curiosity is a necessary part of relationship building to why conflict is good (most of the time) to the ways that the American church has "lost control of the narrative" and how Christians can do better. If you liked this episode, we think you'll also enjoy: Preorder Love Is the Resistance- releasing August 31, 2021

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If you liked this episode, be sure to follow The Morning Rage Instagram account (@themorningrage) this week as well as Amy's Bookstagram (@livingwellread). We'll be sharing more book recommendations and hot summer reads. 

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**This episode merely scratches the surface of many deeply troubling issues. Neither of us are trained therapists or psychologists, so while we will link to some helpful resources below, we strongly recommend consulting a physician, therapist or psychologist if you experience trauma, abuse or any other mental health issues. **If you found this episode helpful or want to know more about any of the topics covered, we think you'll also find these links interesting: Why Americans Love Giant Closets- The AtlanticWhat Georgia's Voting Law Really Does- The New York Times Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome- The Harvard Business Review How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome- TimePrey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell The Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up - Tiffany Bluhm Maya Richardsun on Instagram 11 Warning Signs of Gaslighting- Psychology TodayGaslighting In Relationships: How To Spot It and Shut It Down - VoxWhat is Gaslighting and How Do You Know If It's Happening?- NBC News 

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