Podcast appearances and mentions of adam rostad

Yesterday, I went to the North American International Auto Show, known to locals here as the Detroit Auto Show, or just the Auto Show.  And it reminded me of a common question I get from podcasters - when should I release my new episodes?Now, whether you release, weekly, biweekly, monthly, whatever, the key to growing your show is consistency.  As your show grows, your listeners will learn when to expect new content - whether that's the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month, or every Wednesday morning, whatever.  We are creatures of habit.The Detroit Auto Show was always in mid-January, usually when it was about 0 degrees  here in Michigan. It sucked, but we were used to it. In 2019, they decided to move it to the summer or fall, where it could become a hybrid indoor-outdoor event.  Seemed like a good idea.  But then the pandemic happened, and this week's auto show ended up being the first since January 2019.I checked it out with some friends yesterday, and it was pretty meh.  Was it cool to have monster trucks at Hart Plaza downtown? Sure, I guess.  Inside, it was fun to drool over exotic Corvettes, Mustangs, and concept cars.  And there were the ridealongs to check out the acceleration in the F-150 lightning electric, as well as the off-road capabilities of the Bronco and Jeeps.   But the show seemed quiet.    Was it, as one friend suggested, the fact that people have way more going on in September than in the dead of winter?  Maybe.  But when people think of the Auto Show, they think of January.  Now, this could be a great event again if they can get more buy in and participation from car companies,  and if they get the public used to the idea of it happening in nice weather.  But it's going to take time.   The pandemic gave them a reset, but now they have to build a new habit from scratch.  That's why it's important to be consistent with your podcast release schedule.Amazon Music celebrated two years of featuring podcasts on its platform.  If you don't use it, don't feel bad.  They boast a whole 0.7% of podcast listening.   But putting your show on there is as easy as giving Amazon Music your RSS feed.  And it's free, so why not?Could we be one step closer to using copyrighted music?  YouTube is testing out a program called Creator Music, that will allow you to either purchase a use-license for commercial music, or enter a revenue share with the artist.  It's still in Beta, they're hoping to launch in the US later this year.   So it's a baby step, but if it works, that could provide a blueprint for podcasters.  Via PodNews: https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/20/youtube-announces-creator-music-a-new-way-for-creators-to-shop-for-songs-for-use-in-videosAre audio ads more effective than video ads?  Well, yes, according to a press release from Mars Media Group, linked in today's show notes, via Podnews.  They claim a 25% revenue increase for audio ads over video.  The reason, they suspect, is with so much screen time, visual ads just become more clutter.  They also say that audio ads, in their research, haven an 85% listen-through rate.  Pretty impressive. https://podnews.net/press-release/audio-ads-mmgOn Medium, Adam Rostad says you should stop buying ads on big podcasts and, instead, create your own podcast for the same investment- or less, I might add.  Among his other reasons, the "skip" button in your podcast player, podcast ads aren't forever, and honestly, listeners just crave that human connection. More: https://medium.com/@a.d.rostad/3-reasons-you-should-stop-paying-for-ad-space-on-podcasts-e5bc7ce93f30What was the first podcast you listened to?  For me, it was Serial.  Well this week, a judge quashed the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, ordering a new trial.  He's been released from jail and is on home confinement, pending his new trial.  That's at least in part due to the power of a successful podcast.Until next week, stay healthy and stay safe. Lata!

In this last episode before we break for the summer, we take some time to reflect on this podcast and examine what exactly “Women AF” means. We talk about all the ways that creating this show has helped us become more confident, more aware,and more compassionate — in other words, more woman AF than ever! And, of course, we know you are too.  We appreciate all of your support throughout the past “season”! Keep up with us on social media to see what we’re up to and how our summer goals are going: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast And join the discussion on our Facebook group! www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansoundcom.

Have you ever thought about starting a podcast? Or wondered why we started Women AF? This week we tell you how the three of us came to join forces to make our podcast dream a reality. We talk about refining our idea for the show, how it has evolved since the early days, and some of the challenges we never saw coming.  If you had a podcast, what would it be about? Email us at womenafpodcast@gmail.com, or reach out at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast Then come join our Facebook group for more fun discussion! www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansoundcom.

This week our topic is inspired by Mother’s Day, when we all try our best to recognize the moms in our life who do so much — we’re talking about appreciation. We discuss how much “quality time” with our families we really want for Mother’s Day, how we prefer to be recognized for a job well done as an employee, and what we feel constitutes genuine appreciation. What makes you feel truly appreciated? Email us at womenafpodcast@gmail.com, or reach out at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast Then join the discussion in our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.

In this episode we expand on last week's topic, femininity, and examine the idea of masculinity. We discuss traditional expectations of what it means to "be a man," how those expectations can be damaging and become toxic, and how stereotypically feminine ideals exist in relation to masculinity as the "default." How relevant do you think traditional ideas of masculinity are in today's world? Email us at womenafpodcast@gmail.com or reach out on the socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.

This week we try to untangle the complex topic of femininity: What does it mean to each of us? How does it relate to gender? Is it more about personality traits or physical appearance? The layers get deeper when Adam throws in some thoughts from a male perspective. All of that, combined with the fact that “femininity” is actually a pretty hard word to say, leads to a pretty interesting conversation. What does femininity mean to you? We’d love to hear some more thoughts on this one! Email us at womenafpodcast@gmail.com or reach out on the socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.

This week we tap into the mind of a Gen Z-er when we chat with 18-year-old Lucinda Brown, who's wrapping up her final year of high school. We have so many questions for her: What’s it like doing high school virtually? How did you go about making plans for college in the middle of a pandemic? Can we really not part our hair on the side anymore? What does “yeet” actually mean? Listen in, then check out the song she wrote! iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/daisy-in-the-sun-single/1472605746 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2coF6gPGrS5vFdrnajOokC?si=1hTjD87JQWePvWzddwo8Lw Let us know what you thought of the episode! Reach us here: Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.

After wrapping up our One Year In series, we reflect on how we're feeling after a year of pandemic living. As three moms working remotely, we're struggling under expectations of being constantly "on" and available in all areas of our life ... but who's actually putting the pressure on? (Hint: it's us.) We realize that while we're amazing enough to be superwomen who do it all, it's healthy and necessary to take a break — so we're taking next week off from the podcast! See you in 2 weeks!  What’s your favorite way to take a break from life’s responsibilities? Give us some tips on relaxing at: Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive, behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.

This week we wrap up our “One Year In” series with guest Ryan Haack, speaker, advocate and author of the children's book, "Different Is Awesome!" We quickly found that Ryan is a fantastic storyteller — and does he have some great stories to tell! Tune in to hear how he ended up writing his book about living with one hand, how the pandemic has affected his school speaking engagements, and that one really awkward time he got banned from Facebook! Check out Ryan’s blog here: http://www.livingonehanded.com/ ...and then get Ryan’s book: Different Is Awesome   Did any of Ryan’s stories particularly resonate with you? Share what you thought! Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.

This Palm Sunday lead pastor Abbey Smith talks about the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and staying connected to the broader work of Jesus when we feel let down in our personal expectation. Next regular services April 11 + April 25 Special Easter service April 4th https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This week brings us yet another great guest for our “One Year In” series! Andrea Keapproth, massage therapist and owner of Resolution Health Collaborative in Madison, tells us what it’s like running a business that focuses on person-to person contact during a pandemic. Andrea shares her holistic approach to wellness, impresses us with her calm vibe and definitely makes us want to stop in at Resolution for a massage and some sauna time. Find out more about Andrea’s integrative health approach and the services she offers at https://resolution.health.  How has the pandemic affected you or your work? We want to hear all the stories! Contact us! Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.  Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansoundcom.

Today’s episode continues our “One Year In” series with Hathaway Terry-Pogue, co-owner and director of promotions for Ale Asylum, Madison’s first microbrewery and the source of some of Madison’s favorite local beers. We had so much fun (and some good laughs) chatting with Hathaway about Ale Asylum’s creative response to the pandemic in the form of a new beer named FVCK COVID, how they’ve weathered the past year, and how she’s enjoyed forming relationships with other leading women in the local brewing community.  Let us know how you enjoyed the episode! Message us, email us, tweet at us!  Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.  Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansoundcom.  

Abbey sits down with Faith to talk about what shifts when we step outside the religious protocols we were raised with, and how we can approach Jesus authentically as we are now. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

We have another amazing guest for our “One Year In” series this week! Nicole Benedicto Elden, assistant director of Student Counseling Services at The Graduate Center of The City University of NY, talks to us about her experiences over the past year helping grad students through their unique struggles and the difficult changes brought on by life during a pandemic. We were fully impressed with Nicole, who did all this virtually, balanced motherhood on top of it ... and even finished writing a book! We know you all have stories too! Tell us what you've found most challenging over the past year, or something you’ve learned from it all! Contact us at: Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.  Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansoundcom.

This week we close out our series on Meaningful Meals in Luke 19. Join us as we talk about Zaccheus and what we can learn from his wild, undignified pursuit of Jesus. Next service dates March 14 and 28. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Today we're introducing a new interview series, “One Year In,” where guests share with us the ways their lives have changed in light of the past year’s pandemic. Our first guest is John Mleziva, founder of State Line Distillery in Madison, WI. John shares stories of the challenges his distillery and cocktail lounge have faced since last March, as well as the many creative ways he’s worked to keep it all going (we’re definitely intrigued by those cocktail kits…).  For more info on State Line Distillery or to find out how to order spirits or cocktail kits for pickup, head here: https://www.statelinedistillery.com/ And follow State Line on Facebook and Instagram, too! We can’t wait to get to State Line when outdoor seating opens back up! Tell us what you’ve missed the most — or any other interesting ways things have changed for you — over the past year, at: Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.  Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansoundcom.

We all found it hilarious when that guy went viral because he couldn’t turn off the cat filter in a video meeting, but when Zoom mishaps have happened to us — not so funny! This week we tell our own stories of cameras accidentally left on and mics unmuted … and the mortifying results. Luckily, we’re able to laugh about them now, so listen along and laugh with — OK, at — us! If you’ve had an embarrassing or funny video call fail, please share! These are definitely stories we want to hear. Contact us at: Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.  Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansoundcom.

Today we talk about Luke 14 where Jesus again eats with the Pharisees as they try to trick him. Instead he subverts their expectations and shows us that the kingdom of heaven is open to any who would pose to accept the invitation. Next service dates February 128 and March 14. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Do you ever feel like the people around you are smarter or more deserving of their success than you are? If your answer is yes, then you might struggle with impostor syndrome. This week, we talk about what impostor syndrome is — in fact, we take a test to determine if we have it (can you guess which two of us most definitely do?). Tune in to find out where you fall on the scale.Does impostor syndrome affect you? Tell us how you cope! We’re all ears: Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansoundcom.

Join us in Luke 11 as we seek to understand Jesus and the Pharisees and the uncomfortable meal they shared. (Luke 11:37-42) Next service dates February 14 and February 28 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Valentine’s Day for some means a cozy dinner for two, candles glowing, a shared bottle of wine, sentimental gifts. But for a lot more of us, conventional dates are a thing of the past. This week we talk about how dating has evolved from our teen years through our single twenties and into our current married-with-kids status. Throw a pandemic in the mix and romance seems pretty hard to find. But is it any less of a date when that fancy dinner out becomes lunch from the Arby’s drive-thru? Listen in to hear how we’re currently finding that special alone time with our significant others. Been on any hot dates lately? Tell us how you spend time with your main squeeze at:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansoundcom.

You’re gonna love our guest this week! Kaley, a listener, contacted us recently with a great idea for an episode. As a newly engaged professional on the verge of her 30s, she wanted to hear our advice for our younger selves when we were at that stage in our lives. We figured, why not have her on the pod so we can share our wisdom with her directly? Luckily, she agreed to join us … and charmed us all (even Adam).  What advice would YOU give Kaley, or your younger self at this stage of life? We’d love to read it on air! You can reach us at:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansoundcom.

The three of us got some things off our chest this week as we discussed our personal pet peeves of the creative and marketing field, where we all work. From annoying things we’ve seen in advertising to what vexes us about our own jobs, we’ve got plenty to say about copy, design, SEO practices, fonts … humor us while we nerd out about our specialties and vent!Have you seen any advertising that you particularly like — or hate — lately? Or do you work in the marketing field and have pet peeves of your own? We want to hear about it! Fill us in at:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad.

This week we talk about the role food plays in Jesus' ministry and what lessons we can take from those important meals. We begin with Jesus in Mary and Martha’s home in Luke 10. Next service dates January 31 and February 14 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Do you ever feel ancient compared to a lot of your friends? Or like an innocent little kid? This week we talk about our intergenerational friendship and why Carrie, a Gen Xer, sometimes feels like she’s on a different plane than millennials Danie and Nicole. We discuss our differing life experiences, how our ages might affect our parenting styles, and why Carrie can never find her Google docs while Nicole doesn’t know what a Trapper Keeper is.Do you have friends significantly older or younger than you? What differences have you noticed in each other? Dive into this topic with us and share your thoughts at:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

This week we talk about the one year anniversary of Church In the Wild, the new year and shame free resolutions . (John 21:15-19) Next services are January 17th and 31st. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

We did it! We made it to 2021! In this episode, we revisit our very first episode - resolutions. (You know, the resolutions we made thinking 2020 was going to be our year!) Carrie revisits her anti-resolutions, Danie realizes her resolutions were about “spending more time with family” and “slowing down” (Nailed it!), and Nicole revisits her creative resolutions. We all mull about what resolutions we cautiously want to make going into 2021. What were your 2020 resolutions? Are you going to make resolutions going into 2021?Share with us:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at: www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

Congrats, everyone — we’ve almost made it to the end of 2020! In this episode, we reflect on this past year and the ways it changed and challenged us. From travel plans to virtual learning, the struggle was real ... but there were also valuable lessons and silver linings. Here’s to 2021 and a new chapter for us all! What were the hardest parts of 2020 for you? What were the highlights? Share with us, either here or at:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

Merry Christmas to all of you from WAF! This week we’ve got a festive little minisode dedicated to Father Christmas himself, the one and only Santa Claus. As is usually the case for us, we all had different experiences with Santa growing up and, as parents, our feelings on how to approach the subject of him with our own kids aren’t exactly straightforward. Do we feel ok lying to our kids about something so big? Is Santa a necessary part of the magic of Christmas? Would we rather just get all the credit for the presents ourselves? Tune in, and then tell us your take on Santa here:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

This week we’re celebrating — it’s our 50th episode! We’ve come a long way since our first time in the studio, and on this milestone episode we have a blast looking back on it all. Our producer Adam joins us for the conversation this week as we remember the moments that cracked us up, made us proud, or were just completely mortifying. It’s been an adventure, and we thank all you listeners for supporting us along the way. Here’s to the next fifty!Do you have a favorite WAF episode or moment (in addition to “dial-up Instagram”)? We’d love to hear it!Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and outro music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

While a lot of us might be missing family holiday gatherings this year, the upside is that we’ll get to avoid the uncomfortable, awkward or embarrassing moments that always happen when all the relatives get together. Whether it’s a creepy uncle, a political argument over the Christmas ham, or nosy questions asked in front of everyone, there's something awkward for everyone at a family event! And do we have the stories to prove it. Listen in this week as we share some uncomfortable situations from past family get-togethers (and realize that we’re the instigators of the awkwardness almost as often as our crazy relatives — who would have thought?).Can you top our awkward stories? The more uncomfortable the better! Share with us at:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

Whether you’d describe the holidays as a magical season or a chaotic shitshow, that time of year is upon us! Listen to us break down how we feel about decorating, gift giving, managing kids during the holidays, and the festive foods we love most … and then we just go off on a whole food tangent …  What is your favorite part of the holidays? How do you feel about Christmas music? Are you full of holiday cheer or a big ol’ Grinch? Tell us how you feel at:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com. 

Advent is the season of anticipation, of turning our focus to the glory of Christ’s birth. Join us as we talk about building that kind of wonder and waiting into our own Christmas season. Next services December 6 + December 20 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Happy Thanksgiving to all you women AF! This week we take a moment to reflect on what we’re thankful for right now — and we realized we’ve got a lot of blessings to count! However you’re planning on spending Turkey Day this year, we hope you have plenty to celebrate as well. What are you thankful for as we start to wrap up this weird year? We’d love to share some answers on an upcoming episode! Reach us at: Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

Join Abbey as she talks about what it really means that God is in control, and why it matters that we understand that well. Next services November 22 and Dec 6 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

It’s super easy to be the perfect parent … when you don’t have any kids. The three of us admit we sometimes judged parents before we had our own kids, but as moms, we found ourselves doing some of those same things we had previously given the side-eye. This week we talk about all the things we thought we’d do better than everyone else as parents, as well as what it’s like when we feel like we’re being judged as moms now.  But enough about us; we want to hear from you! Tell us what you thought you would never, ever do as a parent — but now don’t even think twice about doing. Cosleeping? Junk food? Another hour (or three) of screen time? Whatever it is, tell us why you finally caved. Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

This week lead pastor abbey Smith talks about the popular worship song Oceans and the story of Peter that it’s based on. Next services are November 8 + November 22 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

We’re women AF, so you know that for us, when things get tough, the tough … start crying! All three of us have found ourselves crying due to work (and general life) stresses lately. We figured we're probably not the only ones — it's 2020, after all — so we thought we'd dedicate an episode to it! We talk about the things that make us cry, what types of criers we are (frustrated? Angry?) and how to get through the inevitable crying episode at work.Care to share your own tips for fighting off tears in the middle of a meeting? Or have an embarrassing crying-in-public story we definitely want to hear? Share with us, at:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

Costumes, candy, scary movies — there are so many reasons to love Halloween. This week, tune in as we talk about how the three of us celebrated as kids (or didn’t!), how we enjoy the spooky season as adults, and some of the best, weirdest, and most — ahem — inappropriate costumes we’ve worn.  What’s your favorite part of Halloween? Share a favorite tradition, costume, or horror movie to help us get in the spirit!Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

KIDS. They really know how to test our patience some days, don’t they? But don’t forget — we were all kids once, and we definitely annoyed the everloving crap out of our parents too! This week we remember back to those things we did as kids that we thought were no big deal at the time, but in retrospect … we’re so sorry, Mom and Dad! Spill the beans — in what way did you (maybe unknowingly) drive your parents up the wall as a kid? We want to hear from you! Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

This weekend we explore some lyrics to the popular song “King of my Heart” and talk about what it means to be let down by God and the promises he will never fail to uphold. Next services October 25 and November 8th https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Maldonado, newly elected alder of District 1 in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Joe was laid-back, knowledgeable and fun to talk with, and he really opened our eyes to how approachable our elected officials can be. He explained aaaaaalll the things he does as part of the Fitchburg Common Council and gave us some actionable ways to get more involved — in addition to voting! —  in the issues facing our communities. Listen in, and then share with us how you stay connected with local politics: Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

This week we’re flipping the script on last week’s conversation about red flags in relationships and taking it to a happier place — the green flags! We talk about the little positive clues we’ve noticed in many of our relationships (including our friendships with each other — awww) that made us realize we’ve found a keeper of a partner, a friend, or a new fave coworker. We think the green flags might be just as telling as the red ones, don’t you? Tell us the best green flags you’ve experienced! There are lots of ways you can share with us:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

This week we spend some time examining the song Reckless Love and what it truly means to love others with the overwhelming, never ending love of God. Next services October 11, October 25 https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” Maya Angelou understood the importance of recognizing red flags in a relationship, and we’ve learned to as well … after plenty of experience with them, which is what we're discussing in this week’s episode. Whether with a romantic partner or a friend, coworker or family member, warning signs can pop up — but sometimes recognizing these clues is easier said than done. Tell us about some of the most notable red flags you've seen in relationships — and if you paid attention or not! Join the discussion at:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

The three of us have all found ourselves working at home in the past several months, rather than the on-site, in-office situation we were previously used to. We’ve enjoyed some of the obvious perks — PJ pants all day, every day? Love it! But how do we really feel about our makeshift home offices, and what’s it like starting a brand new job remotely? Work life has changed drastically for many of us in the past several months, and this week we talk about some of the strange new ups and downs of working from home. Let us know your current work situation! Have a sweet home workspace you want to show us, or tips for staying productive in the comfort of your own living room? Please share! Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

In a world of chaos and busyness how do you maintain spiritual balance? Listen lead pastor abbey Smith talks about what elements of spiritual balance we can incorporate into our lives right where we are. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

Our country feels anything but united these days. The political and social issues in the news have been sparking strong feelings and intense conversations; it’s safe to say passions are running high. You know how it goes: One minute you’re casually scrolling Facebook and see an offensive meme, the next you’re being ALL CAPS screamed at by your old college roommate’s uncle. In this episode we talk about the ways social media and rampant misinformation play a part in today’s struggle to have a civil or productive discussion. We’d love to hear any additional insight YOU might have into this political tension, or maybe your tips for keeping a cool head when discussing hot button topics. Or just dish about the best Facebook fight you’ve gotten into! We love to hear from our listeners, so share with us at:Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcastYou can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast.Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsorswww.womenafpodcast.comWomen AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.

This week lead pastor Abbey Smith talks about being awake to the presence of God in every moment as an act of prayer. https://wildcovington.com/ https://www.facebook.com/churchinthewildcov/ Instagram: @churchinthewild.cov Twitter: city_cov Produced by Mortar Box Media https://www.facebook.com/MortarBoxMedia/ Intro and outro music by Adam Rostad

This week, we talk about an unexpected and sudden hobby that all three of us inexplicably started up this summer: running. While none of us consider ourselves “runners,” listen in to find out why we consistently choose to struggle through the streets of our neighborhoods, panting and sweating and swearing, rather than hang out on the couch and watch Netflix like sane people.  What’s your workout of choice? Let us know how you prefer to get your sweat on by contacting us here: Email: womenafpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenafpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/womenafpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/womenafpodcast You can also become a Patreon supporter for exclusive behind-the-scenes material, to vote on topic ideas, get a bunch of great freebies and more at www.patreon.com/womenafpodcast. Supporting our sponsors helps support the podcast! Check out all of our show sponsors and see what great deals and free stuff we have for our listeners! https://womenafpodcast.com/pages/sponsors www.womenafpodcast.com Women AF is produced by Mortar Box Media and Engineered by Adam Rostad. Intro and Outro Music is SQZ by Shane Ivers. Check him out at silvermansound.com.