Wisdom From The Coop

Single? Well, we have got an episode for you! Here at Wisdom From the Coop, we believe that the idea of singleness is one that is sometimes awkward and could be viewed as a negative in a lot of ways. However, we actually are thinking the opposite. Being single gives you opportunities for freedom that no one else has. We really believe that it is a time to embrace, not regret! Come join in on this week's episode!

Would you describe the way you conduct yourself in your relationships as sold out? We seem to have a tendency to act in a way that is in our best interest. Instead of telling our significant other what we may want, we get it for them assuming they want the same thing. Join us this week as we dissect what it looks like to enter into a truly healthy and effective relationship with anyone. Also, keep your eye out for Betsy on your local street corner, she may be showing off her hip hop dancing skills.

How often do we respond to the question, how was your week with busy? We feel that it is more often than not and today we get into why that is the case. It comes down to our identity in that we do not want to disappoint others by saying no to their requests. Betsy gets us to realize that saying no is needed and there should not be any hard feelings toward those who may not have the time or energy for us in the moment. She also shows a side of her that we never saw coming.

Losing someone is never an easy thing, especially when it is a young child. It is a tough thing to put into words the good that can come from loss, the beauty in suffering as we have talked about before. Join us as we talk with Henry and Mel, two of Betsy's best friends as we hear how they dealt with not only the loss of their child, but their best friend Drake.

Human connection, not something we planned on getting into today, but after a short story from Jake there was no coming back. It starts with online classes and the difference between zoom and facetime and ends with a better understanding of our need to connect with one another. Also, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Clay do not seem to get along.

After one week, Clay has come to the realization how important it is to be an organized adult. We discover that there is freedom in structure which can bring peace amongst the storm of life. Google, Apple, or paper, which ever one works best is the one for you. Betsy also learns a thing or two about chickens from Jake, at least that is what he is hoping for.

The "morning", whatever time of day that is for people, is a time the time we take for ourselves. Betsy and Clay talk about what their mornings look like and how it sets them up for their day. It is important that we learn how to ask questions. If we are curious about ourselves, it is much easier to be curious about others. Also, Post-Partum, if you do not know what that means, Clay gives us some insight into the definition and the need for certain words.

Set your student loans, ramen, nature valley bars, and stack of books aside because we’re talking about college. There has been a shift in purpose of college from a tool that helps people learn to a piece of paper that says we are qualified in a certain field. College may not be for everyone and that is a good thing. The goal is to figure out what we were created to do and today we are going to talk about what it looks like to work hard while doing something that gives us purpose.

Faith is an extraordinary woman who has a unique story to tell about her experience with beauty in suffering. Join us as we go deep into the hard topic of dealing with the death of someone close to you, strategies to use in the process of grieving, and learning how to rise from the ashes of loss. If you’re interested in following Faith’s ministry in honor of her daughter Lily, be sure to go and follow @livelikelilykelly to stay up to date on all that God is doing through her legacy.

Injustice, an issue that affects many of the people around us. Today, we dive into the topic of racial injustice and how we can work our way toward reconciliation. Betsy shares a story about her experience with racial profiling and brings an issue that is an arm’s length away to right up in our faces. Join us as we figure out how to enter into conversation with one another, truly listening to what they have to say and understanding where they come from.

The dog days of quarantine know no age. Betsy and Clay get into what their time at home looked like, how it affected them, and what they could and can do to not feel stuck or alone. Being alone does not mean you have to be lonely. Betsy also gets a quick lesson in texting etiquette and the power of the emoji.

Have you ever had the urge to go and buy an airstream and drive off into the sunset because everyone and everything is too much? You're not alone. Betsy opens up about her desire to run away when things get hard. Join us as we consider other options for handling tough stuff. PSA: We may or may not be very open about our views on a certain house pet, but we do not look down on owners of said pet.

Betsy and Clay dive into who they are and how they came together. One of them also may or may not be a former tv star.

Welcome to Wisdom From The Coop! We are here to have real and authentic conversation about tough subjects while having many laughs at the same time. Betsy and Clay bring two very different perspectives. With the help of guests along the way, we invite you to join us as we try to change the world.