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Artificial intelligence is everywhereand it isnt going away.

In this timely and thoughtful conversation, Chrys and Shellie take on AI and the many tools now available to all of us, with one goal in mind: understanding it well enough to use it wisely.

We dont want to bury our heads in the sandbut we also dont want to hand over discernment without asking important questions. If we, as adults, dont understand tools like AI, we cant help our children and grandchildren navigate them safely and responsibly.

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie talk honestly about the benefits, concerns, and boundaries surrounding AI. They remind us that while technology can be a gift, it never replaces relationships, wisdom, or human connection.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Why AI is something we need to understandnot fear or ignore

The rapid growth of AI tools and what that means for families

Why adult understanding matters before guiding kids

Healthy questions to ask before using new technology

The difference between helpful tools and unhealthy dependence

Why relationships, faith, and discernment still matter most

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After days without power, unpredictable schedules, and families gathered under one roof, Chrys and Shellie reflect on the unexpected lessons learned during a winter storm. From rediscovering gratitude for everyday comforts to seeing communities rally together, this conversation reminds us that hard seasons often reveal what matters most. Whether you weathered the storm personally or are walking through a different kind of challenge, this episode offers encouragement, humor, and perspective for finding light in difficult moments.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

Discovering strength and resilience in unexpected situations

How hardship brings families and communities closer

Learning gratitude for everyday conveniences

Finding humor and memories in inconvenient moments

Why slowing down can sometimes be a gift

How storms reset perspective on what really matters

Seeing Gods presence in both crisis and recovery

Hospitality has taken a hit in the years since Covid. Many of us want to gather againbut the thought of opening our homes to a crowd can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, Chrys shares five practical, tried-and-true tips for hosting a large gathering without losing your joyor your mind. After recently welcoming 75 people into her home, Chrys walks listeners through what really works, what doesnt matter nearly as much as we think, and how to create an atmosphere where guests feel relaxed, included, and cared for.

From letting others help with the food to holding plans loosely, this episode is a gentle reminder that hospitality doesnt have to be perfectit just needs to be open-hearted.

God calls us to be hospitable and relational. Maybe its time to dust off the extra chairs, open the door, and get back to doing life together.

In This Episode, Chrys and Shellie Share:

Why hospitality feels harder than it used toand why it matters more than ever

The mindset shift that makes hosting doable (even joyful)

Five practical tips for hosting a large group without burnout

Why letting others help is a gift, not a failure

How flexibility can save your gathering (and your attitude)

Encouragement for anyone who feels intimidated by entertaining

What if the reason prayer feels hard isnt because youre doing it wrongbut because youre trying to do it like someone else?

In this special episode, Chrys turns the microphone toward her co-host, Shellie Tomlinson, to talk about her newest book, Dont Try to Pray Like Her.

Shellie openly shares how she once struggled when talking to God, feeling unsure, inconsistent, and even discouraged. But through that struggle, God gently led her into a deeper, more personal connection with Him. Along the way, Shellie discovered 15 prayer habits that helped her move past comparison and into a prayer life that felt honest, doable, and deeply meaningful.

With her trademark Southern charm, humor, and honesty, Shellie invites readersand listenerson a grace-filled journey toward practical prayer support that meets you exactly where you are.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Why comparing our prayer lives to others can be discouraging

Shellies personal struggles with prayer

How God used honestynot perfectionto draw her closer

The 15 prayer habits that helped Shellie go deeper with God

Encouragement for anyone who feels bad at praying

How to develop a prayer life that fits your personality and season

Anxiety is no longer an adult problem. Study after study confirms what parents, grandparents, and teachers are already seeingour children are struggling with worry, fear, and anxiety at unprecedented levels.

In this heartfelt conversation, Chrys and Shellie sit down with poet, speaker, and author Blair Linne to talk about her newest childrens book, Yara the Brave and the Swirling Worry.

After personally battling anxiety, Blair discovered that God is the only true refuge and help when worry begins to overwhelm us. She first explored this journey in her adult book Make the Tremble, and now shes helping children face anxiety through the story of a brave young girl named Yara.

This episode is an important conversation for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and anyone who loves a childand wants to help them learn where true courage and peace are found.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Why anxiety is affecting children at younger and younger ages

Blairs personal journey with anxiety and faith

How Yara the Brave and the Swirling Worry helps children name and face their fears

How parents and grandparents can talk to children about worry without minimizing their feelings

What it looks like to point children to God as their refuge

Encouragement for adults walking through anxiety alongside the kids they love