Episodios

  • #151 Final episode: Rambling with Fran and Angela
    May 13 2024

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    This is our final conversation of season 4 and we ramble about graduation and the transitions that come with that. We ramble about our summer (actually just June) book club. We will be reading Jennie Allen's new book "Untangle Your Emotions." Order yours here.

    Do you need some simple summer things to eat? We talk about that.

    Of course there is a baby swan update from the farm too!

    And then we end with the spiritual encouragement we need as we head into summer.

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    Every now and then we post on TikTok. We need to do more of that this summer. :)

    Also, we have a YouTube channel! Some episodes are video. Every audio only episode is there.

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    47 m
  • #150 Rambling with Rachel Mitchell
    May 6 2024

    Our favorite faith and fitness coach is back! Rachel Mitchell is passionate about helping women reach our health and fitness goals through inspiration, motivation, meal planning and God’s truths. We talk about our relationships with food, why we should eat more(!!!) to feel better, and how to enjoy exercise. Y'all will love this conversation and will be so encouraged by it!

    Prayer: Lead me to what is good, God-honoring and sustainable!

    "God already views your body as a perfect and beautiful sacrifice!

    Romans 12:1-2 "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."

    burger in a bowl recipe

    Join a virtual boot camp, sign up for online devotionals, & connect with Rachel Mitchell here!

    Listen to Rachel's podcast Living on Mission

    Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."What am I doing with the body God gave me and the people God gave me?"

    Deuteronomy 2:3 "You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north!"

    We LOVE connecting with you:

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    If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply! Simply use the word TALK on the application.

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    44 m
  • #149 Rambling with Fran and Angela
    Apr 29 2024

    This conversation is classic rambling including Angela's birthday and all the things we have been up to lately! You can also watch this week's episode on our YouTube Channel!

    Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

    Graduation gift ideas:

    First Light and Eventide Journal

    New Morning Mercies by Paul Tripp

    If you are interested in the free online seminary level classes we took as part of Fellowship University, you can find them online here

    If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply! Simply use the word TALK on the application.

    We LOVE connecting with you! Join our Facebook group & follow us on Instagram & TikTok

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    41 m
  • #148 Summer Edition "Susie Said So"
    Apr 22 2024

    Y'all are in for a treat! Susie is back and this conversation is packed with everything we need to know this summer including shoes, jewelry, swimsuits, manicures and skincare. Susie has thoughtful Mother's Day gift ideas, plus fashion advice on what's in, what's out, easy ways to update our wardrobes, and how to find the perfect white tee! We also talk about skincare, summer travel and fun ideas for the kids en route. We have linked a few of her favorites below and will also include them in a "Susie Said So" highlight on our Instagram page.

    Paul Green sneakers

    For local folks, here are two of our very favorite boutiques! Hattie's & Lily May

    Pink Lilly maternity clothing

    Bogg bags & Simply Modern bags

    Callie Oliver Bearden's party decor business Callie Clara's Creations

    Click here to rent Susie's 3 Bedroom Beachfront Condo on the Gulf!

    Angela's new short-sleeve tie-waist t-shirt dress! J. Crew dress

    The Perfect White Tee Shirt

    Susie's 3 skincare must-haves: Cerave Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C serum & Perbelle

    If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply! Simply use the word TALK on the application.

    Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

    We LOVE connecting with you! Join our Facebook group • Follow us on Instagram & TikTok

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    46 m
  • #147 Rambling with Fran and Angela
    Apr 15 2024

    This conversation includes a little craziness from Angela's life as an attorney, updates on the farm animals, and a super fun rambling surprise! We also shout out Aunt Rayna for winning the Sue Shelton White Award last week! Then we wrap it all up with the name game, some spiritual encouragement, and a sweet update on our volleyball tree.

    Listen to Rayna on Episode 117 How to Be Prepared with Rayna Bomar

    Learn how to dedicate a tree on Union University's campus here

    Get your book for our summer book club! Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen

    If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply! Simply use the word TALK on the application.

    Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

    We LOVE connecting with you! Join our Facebook group • Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

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    45 m
  • #146 Rambling with Fran and Angela
    Apr 8 2024

    Happy eclipse day and happy podcast release day, everybody! In this conversation, we talk about the serious, the not-so-serious, and everything in between! Angela shares swan updates from the farm and her big city Birmingham adventures. We talk about Fran's trip to Jonesboro and our thoughts "The Bachelor" finale, then transition into a spiritually deep conversation about our last few weeks in bible study with the Union University volleyball team. This semester, we have focused on "growth" and we were joined recently by two very special guests, Dr. Dub Oliver and Dr. Michael Schiebout. Fran shares the lessons we can all learn from their wisdom, including the powerful reminder to "grow something worth passing down!"

    Psalm 90:12 "Teach us to number our days, that we may have a heart of wisdom."

    Mark 12:30-31 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. And love your neighbor as yourself."

    "Let's grow something worth passing down! We are growing a legacy!" Dr. Dub Oliver

    Psalm 78:72 "So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands."

    Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw

    "Growth will be seen when we pursue it. Growth requires effort and the Holy Spirit is the key to our growth." Dr. Michael Schiebout

    John 15:1-8 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."

    Learn more about Union University's Arboretum including how to dedicate a tree

    If you want to learn more about applying to Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply! Simply use the word TALK on the application.

    Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

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    46 m
  • #145 Cooking with KK
    Apr 1 2024

    Our precious friend Kristin Kluck is back for another "Cooking with KK" and we are here for it! We get so tired of asking ourselves "what's for dinner?" and Kristin shares so many quick and easy meal ideas including her "sleeper hit for the grill" and simple side dishes. We also talk about creative uses for all the fresh fruit that's about to be in season, including salads and slushes the whole family will love. If you need a creative, fun idea for birthday parties or dinner with friends, Kristin can help with that, too! She truly is our culinary queen, and we are so grateful she simplifies cooking for the rest of us!

    Listen to our prior conversation on Episode 108:Cooking With KK

    Local folks - don't miss Kristin's popup on Saturday, April 6th! Details here

    Connect with Kristin on Instagram and subscribe to her email list

    Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

    We LOVE connecting with you! Join our Facebook group • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok

    If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply! Simply use the word TALK on the application.

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    56 m
  • #144 Rambling with Fran and Angela
    Mar 25 2024

    In this converation, we share all the details for our $50 Easter giveaway with Hello Grace! Angela updates us on farm life (including the swans and morel mushrooms), her favorite gratitude journal, and a quick (and healthy!) dinner recipe your family will love. Then Fran gets spiritually deep and meaningful as she shares her recent GO trip to Clarkston, Georgia, and how the lessons she learned apply to each of us. This is the perfect conversation for Holy Week as we examine our lives and ask ourselves "what is the condition of my heart?" We pray this episode will be a blessing to you!

    Shop Hello Grace on Instagram

    Daily Light & Eventide: A Gratitude Journal by Tsh Oxenrider. As you record your answers to three key questions at the beginning and end of your day — your bookends — you'll be better prepared for whatever God has for you in the hours between.

    Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole

    Learn more about Union University GO trips here

    Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

    We LOVE connecting with you! Join our Facebook group • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok

    If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply! Simply use the word TALK on the application.

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    51 m