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    <itunes:title>Episode 8- Get your Whimsy Back</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’d love to hear from you!  As an adult, life has a way of dulling your creativity until you’re basically a sentient to-do list operating on autopilot. In this episode, my husband and I discuss the struggle to stay human, the importance of not taking ourselves too seriously, and how to intentionally find ways to reconnect with your younger carefree self.    ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 7 - Church Hurt- An Apology Letter to You</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’d love to hear from you!  In this episode, my childhood friend Khanisha joins the conversation to share her raw, unfiltered journey of navigating "church hurt" and the sting of disappointment. We’re talking about the messy middle—the part where you lose your balance and eventually find your footing again. I’ll admit, I was a little nervous about hitting "publish" on this one, but if nothing else, consider this my personal apology on behalf of the Christian Church. We know every story is un...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><p>In this episode, my childhood friend Khanisha joins the conversation to share her raw, unfiltered journey of navigating &quot;church hurt&quot; and the sting of disappointment. We’re talking about the messy middle—the part where you lose your balance and eventually find your footing again.</p><p>I’ll admit, I was a little nervous about hitting &quot;publish&quot; on this one, but if nothing else, consider this my personal apology on behalf of the Christian Church. We know every story is unique, but we hope ours makes you feel a little less alone as you navigate your own.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><p>In this episode, my childhood friend Khanisha joins the conversation to share her raw, unfiltered journey of navigating &quot;church hurt&quot; and the sting of disappointment. We’re talking about the messy middle—the part where you lose your balance and eventually find your footing again.</p><p>I’ll admit, I was a little nervous about hitting &quot;publish&quot; on this one, but if nothing else, consider this my personal apology on behalf of the Christian Church. We know every story is unique, but we hope ours makes you feel a little less alone as you navigate your own.</p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’d love to hear from you!  Join me and my husband as we reflect on our upcoming 10 years of marriage! We breakdown a decade of love growth and minor disagreements with just the right amount of oversharing. Tune in for real talk, throwback stories and proof that marriage is just one long conversation about how to love each other better.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 5 - Life is Long</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’d love to hear from you!  Join me and my husband as I catch you up on the struggles of the past nine months—how we’ve navigated a ‘foggy’ season, what we’ve learned from it, and where we are today. Life has many seasons, but thankfully, life is long.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><p>Join me and my husband as I catch you up on the struggles of the past nine months—how we’ve navigated a ‘foggy’ season, what we’ve learned from it, and where we are today. Life has many seasons, but thankfully, life is long.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><p>Join me and my husband as I catch you up on the struggles of the past nine months—how we’ve navigated a ‘foggy’ season, what we’ve learned from it, and where we are today. Life has many seasons, but thankfully, life is long.</p><p><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’d love to hear from you!  In this episode my cousin and I chat through parenthood, childhood memories and her experience as a teen single mom,and hope for the future. I hope you laugh with us, and know that even in challenging circumstances, there is a hope and reason for your tomorrow !  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><p>In this episode my cousin and I chat through parenthood, childhood memories and her experience as a teen single mom,and hope for the future. I hope you laugh with us, and know that even in challenging circumstances, there is a hope and reason for your tomorrow ! </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><p>In this episode my cousin and I chat through parenthood, childhood memories and her experience as a teen single mom,and hope for the future. I hope you laugh with us, and know that even in challenging circumstances, there is a hope and reason for your tomorrow ! </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 3 - So it&#39;s me?! </itunes:title>
    <title>Episode 3 - So it&#39;s me?! </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’d love to hear from you!  Join my husband and I as we chat through seasons where we learned “we are the problem” and how we use those lessons to shape our present decisions.   I hope you resonate, laugh and gain perspective with us!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><div>Join my husband and I as we chat through seasons where we learned “we are the problem” and how we use those lessons to shape our present decisions. <br/><br/>I hope you resonate, laugh and gain perspective with us! <br/><br/></div>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><div>Join my husband and I as we chat through seasons where we learned “we are the problem” and how we use those lessons to shape our present decisions. <br/><br/>I hope you resonate, laugh and gain perspective with us! <br/><br/></div>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Episode 2 - Why God? </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’d love to hear from you!  In this episode my husband and I  chat through our “origin story.” And our personal experiences as to why we choose to seek God. I hope this brings you giggles and fuzzy feels.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><p>In this episode my husband and I  chat through our “origin story.” And our personal experiences as to why we choose to seek God. I hope this brings you giggles and fuzzy feels. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><p>In this episode my husband and I  chat through our “origin story.” And our personal experiences as to why we choose to seek God. I hope this brings you giggles and fuzzy feels. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’d love to hear from you!  First episode! Join my husband and I as we share a very unscripted  top lessons we have learned in life thus far.    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2381206/fan_mail/new">We’d love to hear from you! </a></p><div>First episode!<br/>Join my husband and I as we share a very unscripted  top lessons we have learned in life thus far. <br/><br/><br/></div>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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