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Galatians 5:22-23 NLT "But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!"   *Transcription Below*   Hi, I'm Emily Johnson. I am a homeschool mama of two beautiful kiddos, married to my high school sweetheart, and the owner of Gracious Healing, a online nutritional practice that works with families to get to the root of their health issues with a holistic view and approach. I deeply love Jesus and pursue Him in all that I do, including health.  After walking through decades of undiagnosed health issues, I was lead to the world of functional medicine and eventually into the holistic health world. After finding support for my body and that of my kids (who have been on their own health journeys) I was able to pursue further education and began working with clients on a 1:1 basis, to help them find the hope and health that I have found.   Emily's Website   Questions and Topics We Cover: Another topic of health is pursuing the opposite of isolation, which is relationships. What does friendship do to us, even at a hormonal or bio-physical level? Will you share all your wisdom on the topic of nutrition? What other health topics have we not yet covered that you want to mention as we get started?   Thank You to Our Sponsor:  Sam Leman Eureka   Other Episodes Mentioned from The Savvy Sauce: 254 Raising Healthy Children with Dr. Charles Fay   Additional Savvy Sauce Episodes Related to Healthy Living: 3. Being intentional with our health, finances, and relationships with business leader, writer, and speaker, Elizabeth Dixon 14. Simple Changes for Healthier Living with Chick-fil-A Wellness Experts, Vasu Thorpe and Leslie Sexton 23. Nurturing Friendships With Harvard Graduate, Jackie Coleman 25. Leadership Principles and Practices with Former NFL Player, J Leman 81. Sacred Rest with Doctor, Wife, Mother, and Author, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith 251. Wintering and Embracing Holy Hygge with Jamie Erickson 256. Gut Health, Allergies, Inflammation and Proactive Solutions with Emily Macleod-Wolfe   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook, Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcription*   Music: (0:00 – 0:09)   Laura Dugger: (0:10 - 1:40) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.   The principles of honesty and integrity that Sam Leman founded his business on continue today, over 55 years later, at Sam Leman Chevrolet Eureka.   Owned and operated by the Burchie family, Sam Leman and Eureka appreciates the support they've received from their customers all over central Illinois and beyond. Visit them today at LemanGM.com.   As I mentioned last time, my amazing guest, Emily Johnson, had so much goodness to share that we decided to split this episode into two parts, so I'm going to make sure that you first go back to part one before you listen to this episode today.   But I'm looking forward now to continuing the chat about nutritional benefits and soul benefits and relational benefits in our health and the health in our children with my returning guest, Emily Johnson. Another topic that's health-related is pursuing the opposite of isolation, which is relationships. So, Emily, what does friendship do to us or do to our children, even at hormonal levels and biophysical levels?   Emily Johnson: (1:40 - 8:39) Yeah, yeah. So, you know, when I was really, really, really sick, from a pretty young age on, and then I had kids really young, and so my kids had some health issues. I was sick. I felt so isolated, and I really, really, really was discouraged when people would speak about community.   You have to be in community, right? And all the sermons and different things, books, these great books are like, you have to be in community, and I'm like, I don't know how to do that with where I'm at. I don't have, I barely have capacity, right, to like feed my children and like get out of bed most days.   How in the world am I supposed to like go find community? And so, I think that, one, I always go back to, for those people who do struggle, and they are in a season where community is tough, right? I always, I love the saying, where the ideal lacks, grace abounds, and there's something beautiful that happens within that, right?   So just to speak to that, because I feel like so many women I walk with have had seasons in their life, or whether it's health-related, or their kids, or just there, you know. Mom home with four young kids, and they just don't have capacity, or their single mom with four kids, and they're working full-time. Right, they just don't have great capacity for community. I always want to plug that reminder in that there are seasons, and God's grace always abounds beyond what is ideal. But then we take it too ideal, right?   And we say, what does that actually look like? And we were made for community, right? We see all the fun videos of the little kids who are like the babies who were in the womb together, right?   And you come out, and they're still like touching, right? We were made for connection. There's something really, really amazing that happens from a cellular level.   When we are, when we are hugged, right, you see some of those neurosciences of like, you need to hug for six seconds a day, because it'll increase your endorphins, you know, and so there's this beautiful thing. There is, in certain science communities, there is a thing called biofield, right? And so it's kind of this idea that from six feet out from me in any direction, I kind of have this like space, like there's a spatial awareness that most of us have about six feet like outside of our bodies.   And when you kind of like, you know, when you're like somebody walks up behind you, and you just know somebody's behind you, even though you haven't turned around or heard them necessarily, but there's just this awareness that they're there. And that is just, I think, so ingrained in who we are to be in community, because we actually have been created not for isolation, but we've been created even with this biofilm biofield idea that we actually get to when people are around us, right, there's an energy that happens, right? When my kid is sick, there's like this energy transfer that happens when my kiddo is sick, and their energy is low, their overall body is just depleted, right?   When I hold them and touch them, there's actually can be like this cool transfer that happens from an electrical perspective that actually boosts them back up, right? Why do we hold babies skin on skin? Because there is that super, super crucial need for connection.   One of my favorite studies I always refer to is a heart map study, where they took babies and mom, and they hooked mom and baby up to like heart monitors. They had mom just kind of like go through her natural day. Right, really smiley, happy, and they kind of watch baby match mom's heartbeat completely like in sync. And then they said, “Okay mom, like start running, like don't change your facial expression or your tone, but start running through all the like scary things that you have going on, right, and all the worries and fears and all the things.”   And they watch mom's heart rate level start coming up, and then they watch baby's heart rate level start coming up, right? Like we were just designed from the womb to connect with people. Then they found those who they ran some studies on who had moms who were super depressed, right? They weren't in connection.   They had whatever lives, whatever circumstances led to this, those kiddos didn't have the kind of intense one-on-one connection, maybe that another kid did. And just watching that those kids had a harder time empathizing and being around other people, right? So, like this idea that from the womb we were designed to be connected to one another, that there is something ingrained in our soul, right?   That the Lord put there that deeply, we deeply want community, but beyond community we want to be known and seen and loved, right? And obviously the ultimate desire is to be known and seen and loved by God the Father, but at a lesser level like we have been created to see that in one another and champion one another and encourage one another, right? One of my favorite Bible stories is when Moses is holding his hands up, right?   And as long as his arms are up, the Israelites are winning, but the minute his arm starts to fall, and then you know you have Aaron and her have to come lift his arms up, and he sits down and they're the ones holding his arms. And I just think that is such a picture of when we have this vision of what God's called us to, and kind of whether that be a mom or a specific vocation or a specific ministry, when we have been called as women to do that, but yet there's these seasons where we're like we're still trying really hard to do that, but I'm so wiped out and tired, right? You need those people around you who are going to go hold your arms up so that the battle doesn't break.   The battle is not going to stop whether you drop your arms or not, it's still going to keep going. And so, when we look at that from just again, like a metabolic perspective, we see that heart rates come down, right? We see someone super, super anxious in isolation, they go into a community where they feel seen and known and loved, and their body comes into this beautiful, restful, parasympathetic state, right?   I would say a caveat to that is a little bit of picking your community well, because I think that the opposite is true. You go into a community where everyone's naggy and negative and discouraging, and you will walk away feeling gross and weary and tired, right? And it doesn't necessarily...   Good community is what again boosts your soul, but it actually... I had a client, it was my favorite story, is we were having a hard time getting her blood sugar stable, and we were kind of trying all these things, and then she went and hung out with her girlfriend, and she was super tired that day, it had been a really, really stressful week, goes and hangs out with her girlfriend outside, right? Letting the kids play at the park, and that's all she did.   And her blood sugar, she took her blood sugar, and her blood came perfectly back into balance, right? And just, we need community for every metabolic process, honestly.   Laura Dugger: (8:40 - 9:27) That is incredible, and it is such a powerful truth, because I'd love to also talk about handling, managing, minimizing stress, which is important, but I think the enemy, our enemy, Satan, wants to convince us that if you're stressed, just power through, whereas like you said, God's inviting us into community with Him and with others. He's created us to need both, and that that is even more important, that trumps the stress and may even help us diminish the stress. So, I know it's not helpful for us to hear, you just need to lower your stress in your life, but how can we actually do that, and why is it beneficial?   Emily Johnson: (9:28 - 14:18) Yeah, so, we talked a little bit earlier about just kind of the idea of fight and flight, and I think one of the things that you see a lot in the world of holistic medicine is just looking at the nervous system. Because if I, everything that we're kind of bringing in is create, like our brains are always hyper vigilant and always looking at, is this safe? Is this not safe? So, you have somebody who is always stressed, always anxious, always running, running, running, running.   Your brain is kind of almost starting to get primed to think everything is dangerous, everything is a lie, and everything I need to be afraid of, right? And so, when we're constantly in that place, you never really, you're sleeping, just because you go to sleep, people are like, I sleep six hours a night. I'm like, you're unconscious six hours of the night. Are you actually getting restored sleep?   Or are you just running, running, running, and then you go to sleep. Yeah, you're unconscious, because your body's like, I'm exhausted, but is your mind actually calming down? Is your heart rate coming down, right? And so, when you look at the overall, every process of the body, there's so much that is related to nervous system, right?   Your breath, like we're not thinking about our hearts beating right now, or our lungs opening and closing. But our nervous system is, right? Our nervous system is always assessing and communicating.   And so, every sound we hear, every noise we come in contact with, every smell, light, right? All of it is having to be processed through that. And so, when you look at that, I would say there's a lot of stress in life that we can't control.   We're always looking, it's kind of like, you know, going on a bear hunt when they're like, we can't go under it, we can't go over it, we have to go through it. There's a lot of stress in life. That we just have to plow through.   I can't help my special needs kid, like I can't take that away, right? I can't help my marriage that's struggling. I can't necessarily run, I can't just like move around, you know, the financial struggles or whatever.   I can't always control everything, but I often go back to, but what can we control? Because when we kind of get into a place where we understand, I can't heal or be functionally healthy if I don't feel safe. So, do I feel safe, right?   And again, I can't control everything, but I often can sit with Jesus, and he will help me change the perspective of it. And so, when we look at how we, right, stress is going to put a huge burden on every organ system. Stress is going to put a huge burden on our adrenals.   Most of us know that kind of specifically, but it's going to put a huge stress on our nervous system. And so, where we can minimize stress, where it is within our control is always the best place to start, right? Again, sometimes simple things like unplugging your Wi-Fi will limit your metabolic stress, eating protein, right?   Eating good whole foods, not being dehydrated. Those are all things that are going to limit. Those are all most of the time within the stress that we can control, right?   I can control being on my phone, which has crazy blue light. And then right before I go to bed, which is going to like create a whole issue with my circadian rhythm. Like I can control putting my phone away.   I can control how I breathe and how I get outside. And so, minimizing stress, being in community with friends that are encouraging you and lifting you up, like those type of things are all things that we often can control at some level in order to help minimize that stress that way. Because the point I think of is the whole of health in general, right?   We know 2 Corinthians chapter four is my favorite because it's like we're all wasting away and this body is going to waste away. So, what is the point of this, right? And the point of it, I believe, is resilience to some degree.   Do we understand the processes of our body? Are we actively working to create some resilience? So, things don't knock us out, right?   You have some people, they'll get real sick, or they'll get into a car accident or something. And it's not major from the world's perspective, but metabolically it is enough stress and trauma that their whole system shuts down. Right?   Like the goal is that we are always renewing our spirit, but we're always working towards resiliency. And so, the more we can minimize stress, the better resiliency, every part of our body from a nervous system perspective, all the way down to a cellular perspective, it's going to function better and have more resiliency. So, when stress does come that we can't control, we can handle it better and not, it doesn't blow us over so quickly.   Laura Dugger: (14:18 - 15:59) And now a brief message from our sponsor, Sam Leman Chevrolet Eureka has been owned and operated by the Burchie family for over 25 years. 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So, come see for yourself at Sam Leman Chevrolet in Eureka. Sam and Steven would love to see you, and they appreciate your business.   Learn more at their website, LemanEureka.com or visit them on Facebook by searching for Sam Leman Eureka. You can also call them at 309-467-2351. Thanks for your sponsorship.   Okay, Emily, everything you've said so far is gold. But there's a huge piece of our health, which is nutrition. And as we're training our children on healthy nutrition, I just love to hear all your wisdom on this topic.   So, take it where you'd like.   Emily Johnson: (16:00 - 24:16) Yeah, okay. Nutrition is part of my story, is actually nutrition was the thing that got me in the store that I write. I had so many crazy health things.   I remember asking a doctor at one point, like, will, if I change my diet, will that help? And he was like, no, right? That's not going to help your seizures. That's not going to help your allergies. That's not going to help all the stress, right? And all the things that you have.   And, which, by the way, right, to kind of go back to the stress thing, the amount of times that people who are really truly unhealthy are told it's just in your head, it's just stress, right? It's, it's crazy. So, I feel like there's that level of like, do what you can to deal with the stress, but also, you're not crazy.   If something doesn't feel right, it's probably not right. And you're probably not just so stressed that right, there's a level that is true that we can control, but then sometimes it has nothing to do with what you're doing. Just a little snippet in there.   Just because I think that can be so helpful for moms to hear sometimes it's okay. It's not all in your head, you're not making it up. But when we look at nutrition, when I started diving into it, I always joke that I was going to write a book that said like, it started with paleo, right?   Because we dove into this world of paleo. And all of a sudden, all these symptoms that I had been told I was going to live with forever, all of a sudden started disappearing. And I was like, I don't need my inhaler anymore.   I don't have seizures anymore. I'm sleeping better. I feel better.   My puffiness is gone, like all because I changed my diet like this. Why in the world did no one tell me this sooner? Right?   Which is crazy. So, when you look at again, nutrition, and we're saying what did God give us and all the different levels of nutrition, you can look at macronutrients. So, that's your protein, your carbohydrates and your fat.   Those when we look at metabolic processes, those are like our big three that we want to get in every meal to kind of keep that fire burning, right? So, from a metabolic perspective, you want metabolism is so huge in hormones, metabolism is huge in our weight, and how we feel and just energy levels in general. And so, when you're getting good protein, good carbs, good healthy fats.   And obviously, with all of these, right, there can be not so great proteins and not so great carbs, right? We're like, “Oh, I ate a cinnamon roll.” I'm like, well, not probably your best carbohydrate.   But so, when I talk about these things, what I'm always meaning is God made food, right? God food that is in its closest to full nature, right? And obviously, we've altered food over the years.   But to the best of our ability, what grows in the ground, what grows on the earth is what I'm talking about. I'm not necessarily processed food, even things like Siete chips, right? Those things are like, yes, their ingredients are better, but still processed, right?   Crackers, I don't care if they're gluten free, they're still processed. And so, when we talk about this, we're talking about just whole food, God food, right? And so, it doesn't matter what you have doesn't matter, the health situations, you have kind of the background you're coming from, everyone can on a fundamental foundational level, look at their nutrition and say, food is the building block to my health.   So, when I give again, we kind of talked a lot about nervous system and information, when I give the body good nutrition through what I'm eating, it is going to help every cell of the body right function and thrive. And when we're getting those good nutrients in, you're going to get all those you're looking at the big macros, but then we're looking at the micronutrients, you know, so, a lot of people talk about magnesium and calcium, right?   And so, all those are, you know, selenium, vitamin D, right, not necessarily synthetic form, but in so many of our foods, these nutrients are in abundance when you eat whole foods, right.   And so, I feel like for so many people one of the best things because food can also become this really, really, really scary topic. I always say if you want to tick somebody off, talk about their money and talk about what they're eating. Because everyone's like, now I'm mad.   Now you're not my friend, right? How dare you talk about what I'm putting in my mouth. And I think there's a really interesting spiritual component to what we see all throughout Israelites, right?   And just how they grumbled because their bellies were driving the train, right? Like God is literally giving them manna from heaven, his glory, like food, the angels food is on the ground. And they're like, I want to go back into captivity because they had leeks and watermelon, right?   And it's like, this isn't a new thing. Food is really hard and can be really scary for people to talk about because we are really honestly controlled by our stomachs more than most of us would like to admit. And so, when we look at food in general and nutrition, and we're being really honest with ourselves, right?   We don't want to be in a place of fear. That's I think the biggest thing with all the holistic space, just like this health realm is sometimes we trade like Western medicine for which we're afraid, like we're fearful and that like I, you know, we have to take antibiotics. We don't want to get, um, we don't want the strep throat to get out of control.   But then we run to this holistic side and we're like, well, I don't want to take the antibiotics. I'm afraid my gut microbiome is going to be all mess. I'm like either side, you're still walking in fear.   God's word tells us to not be afraid, right? This is the point of this is, is to empower us to make us stand in awe of our creator who made all of this in such abundance for our good. He created all of our bodies, right?   He created every mechanism, every cell. So, of course he's going to give us the nutrition in the food that we eat in order to help support those natural functions of the body when we eat food that he's created. Right.   And so, I say that with food because I think most people we can dive down, right? Some people do need very specific diets for short period of time to create better function in their body. Maybe they have an overgrowth of something and certain foods are not helping them kind of achieve that overall kind of thriving stability.   But for most of us, my favorite thing when it comes to nutrition is to go back to Philippians chapter four, right? What is good? What is true?   What is lovely? What is pure, right? And when we're focusing on that part of nutrition, we are just undone, right?   How do you combat fear? You stand in awe. And when we can stand in awe of how God created an egg, right?   Like we get to consume an egg, and an egg isn't just protein fat. It also is vitamin D and selenium, right? And all these other micro macro nutrients that we get to consume.   And all of a sudden, right, we're taught to sit and pray and thank God for our food. And we're like, but what does that mean? We're just pausing and taking a deep breath, which is there is some really interesting health studies that have agreed with that, right?   And they're like, you need to pause and breathe every time before you eat to better further digestion. But what are we actually doing? Are we teaching our children, like, look at this asparagus and this chicken breast that you get to eat?   Do you understand how intentional our God is that he made this food with such nutrient packed availability for you to be able to function right within your body. So, when we look at every part of the body, every process of the body, we need good information, right? Good food to be able to come in to support that.   And I think most people, when we use nutrition, you don't need your multivitamins, you don't need some of these things like food is fundamental. I always say supplements should be supplemental. They're supplemental, getting you where you need to go.   But nutrition is the foundation, the building blocks the road, right? It's paving the way to health.   Laura Dugger: (24:17 - 24:40) Okay, that is so well said. But then I'm even thinking, what are some examples of you've talked about the egg and the chicken and asparagus. So, will you share maybe we'll start here a way to get our kids involved.   I know you've shared something that you do with the farmer's market. Can you tell us that story? And then maybe give a few ideas for healthy snacks or meals.   Emily Johnson: (24:41 - 31:13) Yeah. And I do like Instagram, my website, I have I feel like I have lots of information. And honestly, maybe I could even share with you some of the handouts that I give and you could just put it in people are welcome to have them.   Because I love getting kids involved. It depends on your kiddos age depends on how you want to approach this potentially, right. So, when my kids were super little, we all we did a lot of rainbows, like, are we eating the rainbow?   And so, you know, we'd have like, I have a chart that we laminated. And you know, we'd be like, okay, here's your day how you know, maybe you get a sticker at the end of the day or something if you ate the rainbow. And so, that would be for younger kids.   That's super fun. Sometimes for older kids, kind of that who need to say like, high school necessarily, but when they're kind of in the like, end of elementary, maybe junior high ish, depending on how they're wired, and depending on parenting skills, I will have some other ones that are like, if you eat protein, fat and carb, now you can have maybe another choice that you would like, right. So, for my daughter, that might look like you need protein carbs, you know, like, let's say you're going to have protein, which is, again, I have some great handouts that are like, here's kind of a chunk of protein, right.   So, that might look like steak, eggs, or chicken, or ground beef, or, you know, bison patty, or we actually love Force of Nature, they make a really great ancestral blend. So, you're getting like liver, heart, all that stuff, and it's ground in ground beef. So, your kids don't necessarily know they're eating organ meats, but we'll do like little patties or something, right, keep it simple.   I feel like some of the most challenging things with nutrition is people want to really overcomplicate it. And if you're just thinking protein, animal protein, you get one of those, right, you grab on to like, maybe it's like, okay, now you need some salad, which is going to be, you know, maybe some less of good carbs, because you're throwing in zucchini and cucumber, and you're making a green salad, you know, with a few nuts in it, you know, and drizzling some olive oil on it. homemade dressings, I think are probably the probably the most complicated thing that I get to, just because it's easier to leave out all the bad ingredients in homemade dressing.   But there's some decent dressings out there, right? So, that's your fat. So, you do all that.   And then I'm like, now, if you want, like, maybe we'll have little snacks around the house that might be like, some healthy chocolate versions, right? And it's like, now, if you want a treat, you can, but you have to eat protein, carb and fat first, right? That type of thing.   So, there's different checklists, different things that you can do. We years ago, when my kids were super little, we actually started a list. And there, I think Dr. Walls is the one I originally got this from where she was like, you need to eat close to 300 different varieties within a year, right?   Because, again, kind of thinking back before refrigeration, before we were able to cart food places, we would have eaten a variety based on what was local to you that was growing in this season. Rright, which meant we didn't eat the same thing every single week, we had a lot of variety, I think diversity within the diet is also so important. Again, I think it's a further down the road, right? So, if you're like just starting in this journey, just getting yourself to whole foods is a great place to start.   If you're further along, the next thing we do is diversity, how many different foods. So, our goal one year was to get 300 different varieties, which doesn't sound like a lot until you actually start writing it down. We're like, cucumbers one. Okay, we eat a lot of cucumber, right?   Okay, tomatoes. Okay, well, that's two, right. And then so, one of the things that we had done when they were little was, we would go to the farmer's market.   And we would kind of think, our area and I think a lot of areas are really increasing in kind of this idea of farmers market's over the last few years, which is really cool. My kids were really little, we had one farmer's market, like, and so, we would go there once a week. They had to pick out one new vegetable or fruit that they had never tried before, whatever it looks like, right. And if they could get it on a color of the rainbow that was hard to consume, right, there's some colors of the rainbow, like purple, that's not always super easy to necessarily consume outside of grapes, you know, or any plant.   And they're like, Okay, what other purple options are there. And so, if you could find purple cauliflower, right, then that was like, the best thing because you found a color and a new food, maybe that we hadn't tried. Purple potatoes, right, if you could try even if it was like a food that we already had tried, but it was a different color of that food, right carrots, different things like that, that you could have different varieties of color, then that would count as well.   So, that was kind of one way that we and it's works outside of farmers markets are just going to the grocery store going to a different grocery store. And looking Is there anything in the produce section that we haven't tried before. It can be a good place start sometimes you have to like Google what in the world it is. How you write that was like our, we started off like I remember googling, how do you cut a mango, like I didn't even like I did not grow up eating this way. And so, everything was very new.   I didn't know how to eat anything but iceberg lettuce or canned corn as a vegetable. And, you know, learning and so, again, bite sized pieces, right? Easy plus one, my kids do classical, we do a classical model for education.   And I love one of the things they had done when they were little. In their writing was an idea of easy plus one. And I feel like this always applies to almost everything in life.   But nutrition is one of those where I'm like, don't get overwhelmed. Because it took me and my family years to get to where we are. It wasn't like an overnight thing, right?   It's been a 13-year journey for us, which sounds like a lot when you actually like look at what we eat. And you're like, it took us 13 years to change out things. And it's always evolving, because my kids are older.   So, now they're aware of things they weren't aware of when they were little. But easy plus one, right? What do we already have, swap it out for something new.   It doesn't have to be overwhelming.   Laura Dugger: (31:15 - 33:12) I love that easy plus one. And I'm even thinking of all these fresh ideas of how I plan to incorporate this into our homeschool because some of our daughters are interested in going on with culinary arts, and they love being in the kitchen. So, I think that's a great way to involve them.   By now, I hope you've checked out our updated website, thesavvysauce.com so that you can have access to all the additional freebies we are offering, including all of our previous articles, and all of our previous episodes, which now include transcriptions. You will be equipped to have your own practical chats for intentional living when you read all the recommended questions in the articles or gain insight from expert guests and past episodes as you read through the transcriptions. Because many people have shared with us that they want to take notes on previous episodes, or maybe their spouse prefers to read our conversations rather than listen to them or watch them now that we're offering video rather than just audio.   So, we heard all of that. And we now have provided transcripts for all our episodes. Just visit thesavvysauce.com.   All of this is conveniently located under the tab show notes on our website. Happy reading.   But as you're talking about swaps, this is just kind of my personal journey this year.   I feel like God doesn't always give me a word of the year. But this year, I felt like he gave the word nourish, and even added to that as the year went on, nourishing and flourishing. And food is a big piece of that.   But also just tied in with all of this and helping our kids grow up in a healthy environment. What are some other product swaps that would be helpful for things that we're putting on our body, maybe makeup if they're older, or laundry detergent and different things like that.   Emily Johnson: (33:13 - 36:27) Yeah, I would say we I always feel like my encouragement is to start with what goes on your body. Right, sometimes and again, there's always grace. So, sometimes it's like just stop burning the candle in your house.   That's creating actually more toxins, it smells nice. So, anything that smells like fake fragrance is probably not going to be helpful to your system. But I would say that my next favorite is what are we putting on our body?   So, that's shampoos, conditioner, deodorant, lotions, makeup, laundry detergent, right, anything that would be like touching our skin, then the next thing out of that would be, I think there's a lot of fascinating information that has surfaced the last five years of just the importance of undergarments and what it does to the endocrine system. When we're not, you know, putting natural fibers on our skin, we're putting all these synthetic fibers. So, again, it's not like you can financially most of us go out and swap out everything.   And sometimes I still, like my girlfriend, I was just talking like, I kind of miss Tide. I miss the smell of Tide deodorant. Like I haven't used it for years.   But I still like there's something like emotional pride just from childhood that like just feels clean. Even though I know right that it's not. But when you look at all these different chemicals on the body, so, again, when we talk about stress, when we talk about nourishing, right, anything extra that goes on your skin absorbs, right, we forget that it's the largest organ of our body.   And it is absorbing all sorts of chemicals and endocrine disruptors, and creating more stress on our bodies, right, clogging our pores. When you think of that the lymphatic system, the lymphatic system is a huge system within the body that will push toxins around and help drain the body of kind of this overburden of toxic waste. And one of the biggest places, well, the biggest places for lymphatic movement is around your armpits, right?   And what do we do, we put on deodorant, which actually then doesn't allow our arms to sweat and to get that toxin out. And the next part is around the groin. And it's like, okay, what are you putting around the groin?   Are you putting synthetic fibers? Are you putting plastics? Are you putting things, toxins within your laundry detergent, right, that is then creating a disruption, right, the body's trying to release toxins.   And now you're either not letting it sweat it out, or you're actually putting other chemicals in those places where it's going to absorb even more, and make that lymphatic system even more backed up. So, I would say, a home like cleaning supplies and candles and fragrances, those are all really important. But again, if we're starting with absolutely ground zero, I tend to go what's on your skin first, what's touching your skin, moving away from that stuff is super helpful.   There's so many different apps, you know, I we started with, you know, the IW or the Oh, my goodness, I totally blanked on what that is called. The app. Oh, my goodness.   Oh, well, it'll come back.   Laura Dugger: (36:27 - 36:59) Maybe say more about I wonder if one that I've started with a girlfriend of mine, Rachel Allen, actually, her husband was a previous guest on The Savvy Sauce, Chris Allen, but she's very healthy and has been on this health journey for a while. And she showed me the Yuka app, the YUKA, which is great. It's she said, it's not perfect.   It's just helpful. It doesn't tell you if there's seed oils in food. So, that's a bummer.   But with products, if I am out shopping, and I scan a few, it'll tell which is a better option.   Emily Johnson: (37:00 - 37:56) Yeah, so, that's a good one. IWD was the one that we originally started with, you know, 10 years ago. And so, that can be helpful when you just don't know, right?   And you're in the store. And you're like, I always buy this, you know, and you kind of scan it and see what pops up. But that can be helpful.   But I would say in general, again, looking at just reading ingredients, if you can understand the ingredients, and you're like, oh, this is beef tallow, and, you know, some essential oils, and baking soda, right? Like, that's probably okay, you know, versus the like, I don't know these ingredients. These are a long list of ingredients.   And I have no idea how to even pronounce them. So, apps can be helpful. My preference is to encourage us as much as we can, right, to get away from electronics.   And I think that sometimes it's hard when we're like, so, scanning apps can be helpful. But also, just reading ingredients can be helpful.   Laura Dugger: (37:59 - 38:12) That's great. And again, just to kind of jumpstart us, do you have any favorite brands to recommend? Or even on your website?   Is there a place where you talk about swaps that we can link to?   Emily Johnson: (38:13 - 39:44) Yeah, so, on my website, and I'm constantly trying to update this, as best I can, because again, a lot of this started for me almost 13 years ago. And so, so much has changed in 13 years. So, I'm constantly trying to stay up with the new things, because we all know that anytime something becomes a buzzword, all of a sudden, all these companies jump out of the blue.   We're in the world of the and are they good, you know, and so, being able to kind of, obviously, now, there's so much more happening so quickly. So, on my website, I have a blog post that's just like getting started. And that I just keep trying to add to it.   I find books or information or podcasts that I think are helpful in this realm. It kind of breaks it down. Do you want to read a book?   Do you want to listen to a podcast? Do you want to me and some of my girlfriends did like a whole series on different parts of the body and just different things. And like, that's all links there.   So, just whether you want to watch something, read something, listen to something, there's lots of information there. And then on my website, I have lots of different like my favorite things. And those are just some of my favorite products.   There's great products out there just because it's on not on there doesn't mean it's not great. But there's a lot of products that I really used to love, and that they don't make the products either the same that they used to or they have disbanded over the years, right. And so, just because it's not on there doesn't mean it's still a lot of great products.   But I try to update that if I find something I really love, I will try to update those two spots on my website.   Laura Dugger: (39:45 - 39:56) Well, definitely want to link to that in the show notes. But can you give us your website name and just tell more about in general all the work that you do and what you have to offer if we want to follow up after this conversation?   Emily Johnson: (39:56 - 41:56) Yeah, so, my website is mygracioushealing.com. Between my website, I have an email list. But then I also do a lot on social media, Instagram specifically.   So, my handle over there is gracious.healing. Try just to give lots of tips and lots of trying to reclaim some of that social media space to let it be more encouraging and not fear based. But hopefully, try to kind of clue people in on just things that I'm learning and things I see in my clients. I do have a one-on-one practice called gracious healing.   And it is we just work bio individual with, I started off with children, and then I've obviously moved to moms. And now I'm kind of treating most whole families. But I love working with families just because it's sometimes easier because you already know so much history and everything.   But our goal in doing one-on-one nutrition clients is we're looking at lifestyle history, symptoms, we're looking at personality, we're looking at all the ways God created you, and where is their dysfunction on labs? Or, again, we're not thriving, right? Someone might be tired, but what does that mean?   Is it a soul issue, a heart issue, a mental issue? Is it you're not getting enough rest? Do you need more nutrition, that kind of stuff.   So, we look at all of that, and really holistically, and then we break down a road plan, how are we going to get you there, you're in the driver's seat, I'm just trying to help you navigate what nutrition might you need, what kind of steps might you need, in terms of supplementation, diet recommendations, lifestyle pieces. And we kind of address all of that with kind of a game plan of follow ups and what that looks like. My goal is for people to not need me forever.   So, our goal is to help as much as clients want to be discipled and learn all of this, so that then they can get to where they feel they're truly thriving, and then they can run off into the world that God has for them.   Laura Dugger: (41:56 - 42:24) I love that. Thank you for sharing that. And I will definitely link to that in the show notes.   And I just have a couple more questions for you, because I want to make sure, even as you talk about meeting with your clients, and it's very bio individual. So, maybe there's not an answer to this. But is there anything in general, any other health principles or even supplements that you do see, generally speaking, this would be beneficial to everyone?   Anything that we haven't covered yet?   Emily Johnson: (42:25 - 45:21) Yeah, so, I'd say at this point, the only two supplement companies that I feel like can be pretty helpful for most people. One is called Core Formulas. They are just kind of basic, like nothing they're doing is crazy detox, nothing they're doing is like killing anything.   They're just really supporting the body from a nutritional standpoint. So, you're thinking drainage, gut support, and vitamin support. So, they're pretty basic companies, like most people kind of look on their website, determine if that's something that would be helpful for them.   And then the other one would be body bio. So, BodyBio is a great company that focuses specifically on cellular health. And so, you're going to have electrolytes, you're going to have some good kind of fatty acids, right?   When we look at the cell, we need four to one omega six to omega three, a lot of us focus on omega three, because they're just aren't great sources for omega six. And so, they make some really great companies that really look at the cellular level, the mitochondria level, being able their products are really based on that you're not going to have again, crazy detox supplements. So, most people can tolerate at least to a small degree, I always say it's individual, you should always kind of look at who you are, what you have, what your goals are.   Because again, sometimes I think we hear things and we're like, oh, this is the roadmap, I need to detox, I need to liver do a liver blast, I need to do all these things. And that may not be true, right. And so, the ability in this day and age to just be able to chew and spit right, like what information is helpful, spit out what's not, and then maybe tuck away in my brain what might be helpful down the road.   Yeah, I think that those companies are the only companies I ever feel confident being like, most people would benefit from kind of playing around with those products. Yep, I don't think I think everything we talked about just feels super fundamental and foundational. I think encouraging people to really know where they're not thriving and to be really honest and raw with themselves as to what they are, what God has for them and where they're maybe not stewarding or operating fully right with the knowledge they have in those places. I think can be really helpful.   It's kind of like going on a trip without a destination, right? Like you're just kind of wandering. And I feel like this stuff is so beautiful and so wonderful to incorporate in our lives.   But if we don't actually have a picture of what we're trying to achieve in the process, I feel like we kind of just get tossed around. And so, while this stuff is all wonderful and the nutrition and focusing on I think if we don't really know where we're trying to go with it, then it can just get really muddied.   Laura Dugger: (45:22 - 46:11) I think that's so good to talk about purpose and be aware. And I love this conversation how you've incorporated for us as the parent, but also for our children. And I will link to one other episode as well with Dr. Charles Fay, where he talks about raising emotionally healthy and mentally healthy children. He wrote a book with Dr. Amen. And in the episode, he just talked about instilling purpose in our children and talking about that, because God does have a purpose for them as well. And so, I love how you're bringing all of this back as you've done so well shining your faith throughout this conversation.   But Emily, you know, we are called The Savvy Sauce, because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge. And so, as my final question for you today, what is your savvy sauce?   Emily Johnson: (46:13 - 46:57) Yeah, you I knew this question was coming. And honestly, I was like, how do I pick just one? So, I think this is what I'm going to say.   Discipline equals freedom. And I have just found for me that kind of that savvy sauce, and it may change that discipline may change over a period of time. But if I can get real honest with what I need to be disciplined in in the moment, it gives me so much freedom for the rest of my day.   And so, being disciplined it used to feel constraining. And now it actually feels like, I don't have to think about right. Decision fatigue is a real thing.   And so, if I can just be disciplined, there's so much freedom that happens in my day with that.   Laura Dugger: (46:57 - 47:32) Wow, I love that so much. And I love how self-control I think of self-discipline as a fruit of the spirit. And that's what I've experienced.   You've cultivated that fruit in your life. And we've gotten to experience the good sweet fruit in this conversation and the abundant life that you're living in the overflow. So, thank you for walking this journey while stewarding all of this well and sharing so generously with each of us.   You are just a delight to spend time with. So, thank you for being my guest.   Emily Johnson: (47:32 - 47:35) Yes, thank you. Oh my goodness, such kind words.   Laura Dugger: (47:36 – 51:19) One more thing before you go, have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you, but it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there's absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior, but God loved us so much. He made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life. We could never live and died in our place for our sin.   This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished. If we choose to receive what he has done for us, Romans 10:9 says, “that if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”   So, you pray with me now. Heavenly father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you.   Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life? We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus name we pray.   Amen. If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me. So, me for him, you get the opportunity to live your life for him.   And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you're ready to get started.   First, tell someone, say it out loud, get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes and Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it.   You can start by reading the book of John. Also get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you.   We want to celebrate with you too. So, feel free to leave a comment for us here. If you did make a decision to follow Christ, we also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “in the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

In this episode of Yahweh's Money, we're talking real faith, real care, and real financial empowerment. I sit down with Bethany Hawkins, Client Success Manager at Crusaders for Change®️, LLC, and Founder of Crackers in Soup, to explore the financial, emotional, and spiritual realities of caregivers and senior care workers—those who serve our most vulnerable every day.From navigating personal financial struggles to supporting nurses and CNAs through life's hardest seasons, Bethany shares what she's learned about leadership, humility, and why true care begins with stability at home. Together, we unpack why investing in financial wellness for caregivers isn't just a workplace perk—it's a spiritual calling.You'll discover:The Cost of Care – How untreated financial stress impacts mental health, job performance, and patient care.Faith in the Workplace – What Galatians 6:9 has to teach employers about lifting those who pour themselves out daily.Breaking the Silence on Money Shame – How safe financial conversations can transform retention, morale, and community.From Burnout to Balance – Why financial education, coaching, and counseling are critical in care-based workplaces.The Power of Purposeful Leadership – The difference between managing employees and truly supporting the hands that serve.Featured Scripture:Galatians 6:9 — “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”Action Step:This week, whether you're a caregiver, leader, or advocate, check in with the people who serve. Ask a colleague, staff member, or friend how they're doing—not just professionally, but financially and emotionally. Small conversations lead to big transformations. Then, explore Crusaders for Change®️, LLC to learn how financial wellness can become an act of faith in your workplace.Learn more about Crusaders for Change®️:Website: crusaders4change.orgFinancial Wellness Program: www.crusaders4change.org/financial-wellness-programs-for-organizations or www.crusaders4change.org/fwp-seniorcare Connect with Bethany: Send us a text

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by Aladino Sales Director Trey Mac Shipley to catch up and smoke the Aladino 85th Anniversary Reserva toro. The guys are mostly taking it easy catching up, hearing about some of Trey Mac's travel adventures. They discuss a recent issue with NyQuil and how it resulted in the obliteration of many many crackers.  The guys also discuss a project they're considering doing and want to know if the Parishioners have any interest in it. So sound off if you do! Find out what they've been watching lately in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report.  And learn about a doctor who pioneered fresh water systems in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Oh, and make sure to listen after the end music for Story Time with Trey Mac! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Lauren and Michelle are back with a cozy reminder to do less and enjoy more this holiday season. From slowing down and caring less to embracing the art of doing absolutely nothing, this episode is your permission slip to simplify the season.Things kick off with laughter over Kim Kardashian's latest creation—SKIMS merkins (yes, pubic wigs are a thing again)—before diving into Michelle's first-ever Artist's Date at a cozy indie bookstore and Lauren's tales from the toddler bedtime trenches.The sisters chat about homemade ornaments, vintage sequins, and June's famous dill and ranch CRACKers while sharing how to ditch the holiday chaos and focus on connection over perfection. With their signature blend of humor and heart, they offer practical tips for reclaiming calm: set boundaries, rest often, and embrace the cozy sabbath.They also spotlight their featured partners, Let It Be Us and Helping Hand Signature Homes, and wrap up with what they're watching, listening to, and their simple joys of the week.So go on—slow down, care less, do nothing, and get cozy with The Sister Project.Resources:Follow Us!Shop Our Seasonal Candles!Check Our Our Website!Thank you to our sponsors; ⁠Let It Be Us⁠⁠Helping Hand⁠

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This week on Wrestling Outlet, Boxman kicks off the show with special guest Cheezman! They take a break from the squared circle to talk about the latest movies, navigating life with kids, and the general mayhem of being a grown-up fan.Then, Smark joins the fray, and it's time to hit the ropes with the hottest wrestling topics:SmackDown Sensation: We discuss Doug Malo, the wrestler who famously dragged Raja Jackson away from Syko Stu, and his big appearance on SmackDown last Friday.Rotunda Update: Getting the facts straight on the Mike Rotunda rumors—he is rehabbing and thankfully not in hospice care.AEW's Finish Line Fiasco: Mark Henry takes issue with AEW for 'disrespecting' him by using his signature finishing move.The Goldberg Rant: Asuka issues a sharp response after Goldberg dismissed her undefeated streak by calling her "some girl."Legal & Loyalty: Eric Bischoff breaks down Andrade's tricky legal situation involving both WWE and AEW.Natalya's New Chapter: We look forward to the release of Natalya Neidhart's new book, The Last Hart Beating: From the Dungeon to WWE, hitting shelves Tuesday.The Road to 42: Cryptic WWE videos have been revealed as a major ad campaign for WrestleMania 42!Vince Russo's New Gig: The bizarre news that Vince Russo has joined Insane Clown Posse's Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW).Hardy-Sized Halloween: Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs and his girlfriend crushed the Halloween game dressing up as Jeff Hardy and Lita!AEW Fright Night: A recap of all the action and spooky surprises from AEW Fright Night Dynamite!Check us out live every Thursday at 9:30 PM ELive on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingoutletpodApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-sheet-dudes/id1471552947?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMzYwMzg2NS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrestlingoutlet/Twitter: @wrestlingoutletEmail: wrestlingoutletpod@gmail.comTotally Inappropriate Team Sports - https://www.youtube.com/@TotallyInappropriateTeamSports

In episode 141 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, innovator and entrepreneur Angad Daryani joins us to discuss the science and impact of air pollution. He dives into how pollution affects our immunity and intelligence, the cutting-edge technology being built to solve this crisis, and the deeper issues of rejection and talent scarcity that shape innovation in India today.Recording Date: March 7, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:02 - Why Delhi Is So Polluted04:52 - Is Construction Worsening Air09:46 - Pollution Immunity: Myth or Reality?13:01 - Who will fix it?16:00 - How the Filterless Idea Began20:37 - Is Pollution Making Us Dumber?26:21 - Building Filterless Tech 30:51 - Rejections, Hustle, and No Funding36:02 - How Did Tyler Cowen Help38:41 - Can Industrial Pollution Be Solved with Indian Tech46:46 - Apple-like Air Purifier54:21 - Talent Challenges in India59:42 - Why Indian Space Companies Raise Less Money01:01:58 - Why Does India Fear Failure01:04:28 - Science Behind the Tech01:15:01 - What Is Filterless Technology?01:20:09 - Why Is Delhi's Pollution Still Ignored01:23:28 - Why Hasn't Anyone Solved This Yet01:29:01 - Current Challenges & Future Plans01:33:41 - Questions for Prakhar01:37:33 - Problems Beyond Pollution

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Today on the show - 00.00.00 - Nut Shots 00.11.57 - Cool Story Bryce 00.15.59 - Producer Wars 00.25.00 - Walk Without Fear - Eugene Bareman & Mike Angove 00.36.34 - Ryan's Big Announcement 00.44.13 - Jamayne Isaako 00.48.13 - Kurt Eklund 00.60.58 - Mulls In Hospital 01.06.15 - Bryce's Greatest Day

We are thrilled to welcome Paige Braddock, the Creative Director Emeritus for the Schulz Studio. Hired by Charles Schulz himself as Creative Director in 1999, Paige is also the talented cartoonist behind Jane's World, Peanut, Butter, & Crackers, and more.  Paige recommends the book Love Letters to Jane's World as a place to start. https://janesworld.us/janes-world/ Her current work, Peanut Butter & Crackers, is available from Penguin Books and from Nosy Crow in the UK. https://peanutbutterandcrackers.com/ Transcript available at UnpackingPeanuts.com Unpacking Peanuts is copyright Jimmy Gownley, Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz, and Liz Sumner. Produced and edited by Liz Sumner. Music by Michael Cohen. Additional voiceover by Aziza Shukralla Clark.  For more from the show follow @unpackpeanuts on Instagram and Threads, and @unpackingpeanuts on Facebook, Blue Sky, and YouTube. For more about Jimmy, Michael, and Harold, visit unpackingpeanuts.com.   Thanks for listening.

Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instant-pot-download MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Cream Cheese & Crackers, Chips & Dips – How to prepare snacks and/or serve delicious hors d'oeuvres smarter and healthier! Elevate your snacking with Tofu Cream Cheese & Crackers: Chips & Dips, an eBook packed with over 30 plant-exclusive, low sodium, oil and sugar-free recipes, for creamy dips, crispy crackers, and satisfying snacks. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy healthy, flavorful alternatives that everyone will love! Meet the Authors Tami Kramer: A devoted advocate for a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, Tami shares her expertise through her Nutmeg Notebook blog and YouTube channel. Known for her signature “Beautiful Chopped Salads” and practical kitchen tips, she inspires others to simplify meal prep and embrace a plant-exclusive way of eating. Shayda Soleymani: Shayda is passionate about sharing the joys of whole food, plant-exclusive cooking. She is known for teaching others how to create simple, oil-free meals bursting with flavor on her Healthy Cooking With Shayda YouTube Channel. Shayda is also a co-author of the international cookbook Live Your Healthiest Life, One Bite at a Time, One Meal at a Time, featuring authentic Persian and Argentinian recipes. Nutmeg Notebook LLC Tami's Nutmeg Notebook Plant based food & lifestyle blog... https://nutmegnotebook.com https://.youtube.com/@NutmegNotebook https://www.facebook.com/NutmegNotebook https://amazon.com/shop/nutmegnotebook Healthy Cooking With Shayda https://www.youtube.com/@healthycookingwithshayda https://healthycookingwithshayda.com/

We often settle for less than God's best. God says "I have a juicy ribeye steak", we say, "That's okay Lord, I've got some cheese and crackers." No, God paid the price at Calvary for you to have His very best!

Charcuterie boards are out, these are in: Our best hot honey crackers are the new quick party appetizer hero!

Hello Playdate Community! This week, Nick, Ryan and Don talk Blippo+ world domination, Nick basically wrote the entire episode, and we get excited about our friend, the moon! You'll also find our regular round-up of news, new releases, and more... Thanks for listening and joining us every other week! News/Links: Blippo+ on Steam Blippo+ on Switch Blippo+ Twitch Stream Escape the Baby Alarm - Wishlist Now Damos Games at Play Expo Blackpool PlayJam 8 Croak'd Playdate Community Autumn Direct Form Narrative Nexus Short Story Contest Form Ryan's Next Book Kickstarter Uncrank'd Zine Substack PDGames Weekly Question Page Intro/Outro Music - Made with Boogie Loops on Playdate Destination Update Destination Playdate Indie Inventory: ( 00:13:05 ) Binary Battle by Haplo The Giant of Amsterdam by Sam Matsa Slime Lab by Out of Sample Cherry Hill: A Trucking Adventure Simulator by Oatcup What's in the Sky by Jacob Haqq Misra Armada by Random Encounter Stickyban by Tom Tervoort Cheese n' Crackers by Scenic Route Software Catalog Games Currently on Sale PDGames on Sale Pick of the Week: ( 00:29:38 ) The Moon is our Friend by paily Discord Thread Our Next Selection: Magic Castle by Mateusz Michalak  Discord Thread Contact: Hello Playdate on Discord Hello Playdate on Bluesky Hello Playdate on YouTube Hello Playdate on Threads Hello Playdate on Instagram Playdatepodcast.com PDGames Pick of the Week Collection Indie Game of the Week Collection on itch.io Helloplaydatepodcast (at) gmail dot com Voice Mail - 1-(724)-BINGOS-1  (1-724-246-4671) For Amusement Only Games Merch For Amusement Only Podcast, Nick's EM Bingo and Pinball Podcast Game and Cast, Ryan's Handheld Gaming Podcast Series Tags: video games, gaming, handheld, handhelds, panic, playdate, play, date, yellow, crank, gameboy, ds, pocket, videogames, nintendo, sega, xbox, playstation, sony, vita, psp, ngage, itch.io, Keita Takahashi, katamari, gamegear

A mum has gone viral after being told to pick up her son from school—because he had cheese and crackers in his lunchbox. Little George is a fussy eater, and that’s his go-to snack, but his new teacher banned it for not being “healthy enough.” Mum Rachael was fuming, arguing that cheese and crackers are better than nothing, and slammed the school’s snack rules as completely over the top.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry for the late upload, but this content merited that. We do have some Ross' history corner, Carie is very passionate about "Colors of the Wind", Ross is deep in the larger war of HOW GOOD WAS JOHN SMITH??, And the siblings are very much on the side of do your own research. We are a bunch of Crackers.  Do not treat this as an avenue for nuance.  SUPPORT US WWON PATREON!!!

Send us a textWe sit down with Stacey Sobers — calypsonian, actor, and entrepreneur — for an inspiring conversation on music, resilience, and community. Stacey shares her journey from growing up in Chaguanas to starring in Queen of the Road - Calypso Rose: The Musical, the untold story behind “Let Me Know When You're Coming,” and the moment that shifted her from soca to calypso.We talk about women in kaiso, mentorship, and the realities of competition at Skinner Park and the Savannah, her 2018 Calypso Queen win, and how she's building her own sold-out concert brand Crackers & Cheese.This episode is about more than music — it's about gratitude, perseverance, and creating space for the next generation.Click the link in my bio for the full episode.#coriesheppardpodcast00:00 – Intro01:00 – Queen of the Road Calypso Rose musical03:00 – Butterflies & nerves04:20 – Exhaustion & rest06:30 – Cast & band dynamics07:12 – Learning lyrics11:02 – “Let Me Know When You're Coming”13:20 – From soca to kaiso20:00 – Party Time & early shows21:05 – Family & Marlon Asher23:00 – Competitions begin24:30 – Voice training at COSTAATT28:12 – Turning point after tragedy31:20 – Winning Calypso Queen36:10 – Challenges for women43:00 – Skinner Park vs. Savannah49:20 – Competing until 5056:08 – “Respect the Tribe”1:06:25 – Mentors & spiritual support1:09:16 – Husband as manager1:14:10 – Crackers & Cheese brand1:18:14 – Pan at the centre1:19:56 – Building sustainable shows1:22:16 – Café Blue as hub1:25:20 – Advice to young women1:27:10 – Kaiso call & response1:28:59 – Closing & Crackers & Cheese plug

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BRING OUT THE FLANNELS!?!?!?!?! Follow, Like, Comment & Subscribe! #dayones Discount Codes Here: linktr.ee/latenitewnate​ Another week where we discuss the latest mess like Peta, Candace Parker, and so much more! Give it a listen and tell us what you think!

This week's episode of Trambles is all Meeeeee, with six Es. Meeeeee discusses the Cracker Barrel logo controversy, the Robert Downey Jr. vs. Ryan Reynolds rumor, and the latest episode of Dexter: Resurrection. 

Mike Ferguson in the Morning - Morning News Dump - Cyber-bullying CEO's works! Cracker Barrel will restore their old logo... but if this means they're keep their interior integrity is yet to be seen. - Yes, President Trump plans to allow 600,000 Chinese students to come to enroll in American schools, despite all of the recent CCP spy activity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 7: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: So WTF with Trump's health? Is he dying? Or is he fine? Clearly, there is a Donald Trump health crisis. What is its exact nature? Is he sick? Is he fine? Is there some acceptable explanation for his swollen face and narrowed eyes last shown publicly on Friday? And what does the enlarged left hand mean? And what does the bruised right one covered in make up MEAN? And are those ballooned engorged ankles as benign as claimed by the latest doctor, Captain Barbabella? Is the president of the United States – whoever he is, whatever we think of him - gravely ill? Would they tell us if he were? Would they tell… HIM? No, no, it’s all just “chronic venous insufficiency." Not serious. When we saw him Friday he looked like he'd just changed out of a hospital gown. And behind these questions – why is the national news media still giving the clear decline in Trump’s appearance and clarity and likely in his physical health less attention than the irrelevancy that is Biden’s cognition level from LAST YEAR? Lost in the Trumpstein cover-up, the Ghislaine Maxwell hostage video, Trump’s planned terrorism in Chicago, the John Bolton raid – Trump's face was so puffy – even for HIM - that his eyes looked like slits, barely open. Right hand with a contusion, clear tape, what could have been traces of blood near the fingers, running from the thumb through the middle finger and up, under the shirtsleeve, badly covered in make-up. Left hand so swollen it looked like something they’d draw for a cartoon character: the BASE of those fingers 40 or 50 percent larger than the ends and his ability to use the hand clearly impaired enough to make him hesitate. And we didn’t see the ankles this time. We saw them when he was in Alaska with Putin and they were wider than his feet. Last time he only lied about his health on every topic from getting a colonoscopy to nearly getting intubated for Covid. Before that his personal doctor said everything except 'he's immortal' then confessed Trump dictated the statement. What's going on? PLUS: Trump’s latest terrorist invasion will be of Chicago is about Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, just like LA was about Gavin Newsom, just like DC was about a Democratic local government, just like New York will be about Zohran Mamdani. And it’s all unconstitutional and more of the Trump dictatorship – unchallenged. And what, the Epstein Files were in John Bolton’s house? So Trump’s cult is going to believe ONE of Ghislaine Maxwell's 750 lies but not the other 749? B-Block (29:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Live in Washington, Pam Bondi reveals she thinks she's in Miami. A confidante of NYC Mayor Eric Adams gives a reporter cash wrapped up in a potato chip bag. And the Cracker Barrel protestors prove they'll eat anything as long as you call them Crackers. C-Block (45:30) SPORTSBALLCENTER/THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: It is the greatest document ever written in the English language. Well, at least the greatest sports document. It is so amazing that for a long time, historians doubted it was real. It's called "Special Instructions To Players" and they had to read it, sign it, and hand it back because it was about banning them for life for excessive profanity. And there sure is excessive profanity! And I am going to read it to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch the 9malls taste test review of the Shoyu Age Fried Arare Rice Crackers Snack. Are these sweet and salty snacks packed in Hawaii actually worth getting? Watch the hands on taste test to find out. #hawaiisnack #hawaiifood #tastetest #tastetestreview #productreview Find Shoyu Age Fried Arare Rice Crackers On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C6WW2MK?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1HMWYUEJHSWM2&linkCode=tr1&tag=getpaid4surfcom&linkId=amzn1.campaign.1HMWYUEJHSWM2_1756056822882 Find As Seen On TV Products & Gadgets at the 9malls Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/9malls Please support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/9malls Disclaimer: I may also receive compensation if a visitor clicks through to 9malls, or makes a purchase through Amazon or any affiliate link. I test each product on site thoroughly and give high marks to only the best. In the above video I received a free product sample to test. We are independently owned and the opinions expressed here are our own.

How long should you wait to begin dating after the death of your spouse? On this installation of RPA's Famboogie, we answer this question by discussing the shocking debate between Comedian Owen Benjamin and homesteader Curtis Stone. We also discuss the Cracker Barrel controversy...did the retail chain go "woke" or is the Right overacting. We also discuss the death of MSNBC (R.I.P.). Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long should you wait to begin dating after the death of your spouse? On this installation of RPA's Famboogie, we answer this question by discussing the shocking debate between Comedian Owen Benjamin and homesteader Curtis Stone. We also discuss the Cracker Barrel controversy...did the retail chain go "woke" or is the Right overacting. We also discuss the death of MSNBC (R.I.P.). Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dj opens up this episode and he is clearly on BS timing this week. We hold a funeral for Cracker Barrel. The whites really are in a tizzy over the logo change and Dj compares this change to logo changes made in recent history. Revisionist history is an ongoing topic at this point as we break down Muni Long and her comments about Lyfe Jennings. Dj and Wop go down memory lane and talk about old school R&B. What is todays R&B missing? Is it drugs and yearning? Speaking of drugs Lil Nas X was in LA at 4am in his draws? Is this a album rollout or is LA doing something strange to young talented people? The mastermind of the Young Dolph murder is found not guilty. We discuss the WNBA and their contract negotiations and their record-breaking attendance season without Angel and CC. Is Brock Purdy under pressure now that he hit his big payday? The 49ers cant keep any players healthy. Daniel Jones took the Job from AR15. We start talking sports around the 52 min mark and close out the pod with it.

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Cracker Barrel's stock plunged today following their controversial new logo. The new design got rid of the longstanding image of an overall-clad man by a barrel, in favor of a minimalistic and bland logo. Also on the show, two key interviews today. We speak to Hernandez Govan's attorney Manny Arora about Govan's NOT-GUILTY verdict and we speak to syndicated columnist Ron Hart about his latest column regarding Trump being a peacemaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 180:Much Ado About Nothing remains one of the more popular comedies where the characters of Benedick and Beatrice are usually thought of as the leading characters, but this play is much more of an ensemble piece than might be usually remembered.The dating of the playThe print history of the playEarly performances of the playThe sources for the playThe significance of the titleA Synopsis of the playThe views of the male character, all soldiers, in the playThe pairings of Hero and Claudio and Beatrice and BenedickMargaret and her views on marriageCommunication and miscommunicationThe changes Shakespeare made to his sourcesPublic honour and public shamingPride and pridefulnessDogberry and the watchWhy didn't Shakespeare dramatize the fooling of Claudio?Reality and imagination in the play‘Much Ado About Nothing's relationship with ‘The Taming of the Shrew'The performance history of the playSupport the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Crackers and Grape Juice, Teer and Jason sit down with Rabbi Joseph for an honest and deeply personal conversation about what it means to be Jewish in a time of global conflict. As headlines from Gaza continue to grieve and divide, Rabbi Joseph offers a perspective shaped by history, faith, and heartbreak—speaking candidly about the loneliness many Jews feel, the complexity of the moment, and the challenge of holding grief for all who suffer.This is not an easy conversation. But it's a necessary one. Together, we ask: What does it mean to tell the truth without resorting to partisanship? What does it look like to love our neighbors when the world tempts us toward sides? And how can Christians and Jews move toward one another in a time when it feels easier to retreat?If you're looking for a place to start—not to solve, but to understand—this conversation is a step in that direction.Find Crackers and Grape Juice on Instagram, Facebook, and Substack.

Yamaneika Saunders is back for a full episode, this time to talk about perimenopause, why Chelsea sent her a box of vibrators, and bringing a buddy to a mammogram. Then: A mom is concerned she’s smoking too much weed while caring for her toddler. A youngest sister finds herself cleaning up the messes of her older sister’s bitcoin scams. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yamaneika Saunders is back for a full episode, this time to talk about perimenopause, why Chelsea sent her a box of vibrators, and bringing a buddy to a mammogram. Then: A mom is concerned she’s smoking too much weed while caring for her toddler. A youngest sister finds herself cleaning up the messes of her older sister’s bitcoin scams. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Sarcastro and Banky pitch a new buisness venture to generate revenue for the show.  Fatty recaps his adventures in the city that will leave you forever wet, San Antonio, Texas.  They also discuss the joys and disappointments of fireworks, loading up a bunch of twelve year olds with Black Cat firecrakers for the first time, and the perils of eating baked beans while taking Ozempic. Intro and Outro music written and performed by Andrés Rodríguez (Androzguitar).

The Coldplay Incident. Ozzy’s Final Show. Morons in the News.   The People’s Movie Critic. R.I.P. Hulk Hogan. Everyone Needs a Laugh.   Talkback Callers. Can You Believe This? The Origins of Crackers.   The Zippy Zodiac. From the Vault.

DJ & Matt discuss the trivia behind the 1980 Comedy, Crime Film "How To Beat The High Cost of Living" starring Susan Saint James, Jane Curtain and Jessica Lange. Next Time: Vibes (1988) To Be Released on 8/01 Recommendations: "Crackers" (1984) and "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" (1982) Write to DJ & Matt at matineeminutiae@gmail.com Leave a comment on our page at matineeminutiae.com Follow the show on BlueSky. View our our videos on Odysee. Friend DJ on Facebook

This is the rest of mid-week news I was unable to finish Wed. night, more dumb criminals and more. Get your Motorcop Merch CLICK HERE Want more Motorcop Join the Patreon and Become a Krew Member CLICK HERE Want ot share a story or be a guest email me at motorcopchronicels@gmail.com Check out the Web site www.motorcopchronicels.com BE THE LION !!!!

Cheese and Crackers! It's only episode 405 of Superchuckamania!!We talk about some topics, do I need to detail every single one here? Maybe not. But we fully appreciate the people that read all of these little notes :)What do we have here? Well.. I can't do this anymore. It's just too much, I have to go through the whole show again, just to write down a few things! I just can't do it. Just have a listen, you'll hear all the things eventually anyway! Don't you like surprises? I really don't care about keywords getting picked up by the damn algorithm, I'm positive you must know that by now!You can contact us on instagram as superchuckamania or you can just get us directly on the old-fashioned Emails at superchuckamania@gmail.com & tell us your thoughts :)Here is a lovely AI generated description of the show. -The Superchuckamania podcast, hosted by Captain and Playa, is a dynamic show that offers a blend of personal anecdotes, pop culture references, and engaging conversations. The hosts' humor and camaraderie shine through as they delve into a variety of topics, ranging from their own experiences to broader cultural observations.Episodes typically feature segments like "What's Good This Week" and "What's Bad This Week," providing a platform for the hosts to share their perspectives on current events. They also read out emails and tweets from their dedicated fan base, adding a personalized touch to their interactions.The hosts' dynamic and relatable style creates an inviting atmosphere for listeners, and occasional references to the number 58 and other inside jokes serve as endearing callbacks to their podcasting history.As the show progresses, the hosts continue to evolve their format, keeping listeners engaged and entertained. With most episodes averaging around 55-75 minutes, the Superchuckamania podcast offers an accessible and enjoyable listening experience for fans around the world.Here are details of the different segments of the show.01 - Intro: The show begins with an introduction where the hosts, Captain and Playa, set the tone for the episode. They often discuss what they've been up to since the last episode.02 - Coffee Update: The hosts provide updates on their coffee preferences or experiences, potentially discussing new types of coffee or cafes they've tried.03 - What's Good This Week: In this segment, the hosts share positive experiences or things that have caught their attention in the past week.04 - What's Bad This Week: Conversely, this segment allows the hosts to discuss any negative or frustrating experiences or observations from the week.05 - Did Anybody Die?: This segment involves a discussion about notable or interesting deaths that have occurred recently. It may cover celebrities, public figures, or individuals of historical significance.06 - Who Is Still Around?: In this segment, the hosts talk about people who are still active or relevant in the world, despite having been around for a long time.07 - Recommendations: The hosts share their recommendations for various forms of entertainment, such as movies, TV shows, music, books, or other media.08 - Tweets and Emails from Listeners: The hosts read out emails and tweets from their dedicated fan base. This segment provides a platform for listener interaction and feedback.09 - What We Learned This Week: The hosts discuss interesting or surprising facts, information, or insights they've come across recently.10 - '58' (Semi-Retired Segment): This segment involved Captain providing clues about a famous celebrity who was 58 years old, and Playa had to guess the celebrity's identity.It's worth noting that while some segments are regular features of the podcast, the hosts also have the flexibility to introduce new topics or segments as they see fit. The podcast's format allows for a dynamic and engaging listening experience.That's it!

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Stassi is joined by LadyGang's Jac Vanek to talk all things LadyWorld—the first-ever podcast festival happening this September 26-28, 2025 in Miramar Beach, Florida. Jac shares how it all started with a glamping idea and turned into a full-blown interactive weekend with all the famous podcast girlies. They also bond over preferring day-drinking to being out late, they rank their favorite seasons (spoiler: they have completely opposite rankings), and they reminisce about their good ol high school days. Plus, they unpack the chaos of social media—why filters are still cringe, how TikTok makes everyone look suspiciously gorgeous, and what the term “b*tch eating crackers” has to do with Blake Lively. It's millennial nostalgia, influencer burnout, and Aperol spritz vibes all in one.Thanks for supporting our sponsors:Progressive: Visit Progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance.Minnow: Go to shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15%off your first order.Ro: Ro's Insurance Checker lets you know if you're covered for GLP-1s—for free.Go to RO.CO/STASSI for your free insurance check.Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits by going to joinbilt.com/stassi.Quince: Go to Quince.com/stassi for free shipping on your order and 365 dayreturns.Booking.com: Find exactly what you're booking for. Booking.com, Booking.YEAH! Booktoday on the site or in the app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupThis episode dives deep into how a major global brand (Barilla) reimagined Back to Nature with a bold rebrand strategy anchored in nostalgia, joy, and simple ingredients. Hear why shifting from a plant‑based tagline to a "Better‑For‑You Remix of Classics" helped unlock broader consumer appeal, fortified by skinnier SKU range and sharp creative decisions.

In this episode of Crackers and Grape Juice, we're joined by author and historian Amy Mantravadi to talk about her new novel, Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation. Amy shares the inspiration behind her richly detailed historical fiction, how the tumult and theology of the Reformation continue to echo in our modern world, and why fiction can be a powerful medium for engaging the past.We also dive into her love for church history, and the unique path that led her from political science and international security to writing novels in Dayton, Ohio. Whether you're a Reformation nerd, a fiction fan, or just here for the witty banter, this one's for you.Check out Amy's writing at amymantravadi.substack.com/  and learn more about Broken Bonds wherever books are sold.Find Crackers and Grape Juice on Instagram, Facebook, and Substack.

In this episode, we join local comedy club owner Nick Bruce as he shares the intriguing story of Wise Crackers Comedy Club in Northeast Pennsylvania. Learn about the club's history, the comedians who've graced the stage, and the unique atmosphere that sets it apart. Nick discusses the challenges of running a comedy club, the intricacies of booking acts, and the importance of fundraisers for the club's survival. We also dive into funny anecdotes from Nick's personal experiences, including his favorite concerts and his unfortunate accident. Discover how Wise Crackers is more than just a venue—it's a staple of the local entertainment scene.If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook!

In this special episode of Crackers & Grape Juice, Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli sit down with Bishop Will Willimon and Rev. Tony Robinson to celebrate the life, legacy, and theological firepower of The Rev. Fleming Rutledge. Together, they explore the depth and breadth of Rutledge's influence on contemporary preaching and theological discourse.From her theocentric preaching style to her razor-sharp use of language, Rutledge's sermons never flinch from the hard truths—sin, salvation, resurrection, and the cosmic battle between good and evil. The conversation traverses her Southern roots, her unapologetic embrace of proclamation over persuasion, and the way her preaching cuts through the noise of modern, therapeutic homiletics.With a mix of personal stories, sharp wit, and deep reverence, Jason, Teer, Will, and Tony reflect on what makes Rutledge's work so urgently necessary for the church today—and what it means to preach like it matters. Tune in for a spirited theological tribute to one of the great voices of our time.Find Crackers and Grape Juice on Instagram, Facebook, and Substack.

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This week on The Big Fib we find out if our child contestant can spot which adult is lying about Crackers! What are the holes in crackers called? What type of cracker is served during the Jewish festival of Passover?  Can you whistle while eating crackers? Play along and see if you can guess who is telling the truth on The Big Fib gameshow. For more great shows for kids and families visit GZMshows.com. To hear all episodes of The Big Fib ad-free subscribe now. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Thanks to Mint Mobile for their support. Shop data plans, and get more info at mintmobile.com/bigfib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rue Patties Drag Race. Ass Pic. Meat Cake. Kangaroo's on the menu, boys! I Don't Like Head Cheeeeeeeeeese! Love Me Don't. A carapace full of goo. Jug Moisture. Mister Whompass. While my Feud gently weeps. My Boy Wink. Attack of the Gelatinized Tomatoes. Bloodsport with Crackers. Wednesdays keep on humping (humping, humping) into the future. Getting turned on with Tom. It's my son with Nicole and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rue Patties Drag Race. Ass Pic. Meat Cake. Kangaroo's on the menu, boys! I Don't Like Head Cheeeeeeeeeese! Love Me Don't. A carapace full of goo. Jug Moisture. Mister Whompass. While my Feud gently weeps. My Boy Wink. Attack of the Gelatinized Tomatoes. Bloodsport with Crackers. Wednesdays keep on humping (humping, humping) into the future. Getting turned on with Tom. It's my son with Nicole and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.