The Honestly Podcast

Ep. 29: Holidaze: 2019 Recap

Summary: One of our favorite parts of the holiday season is thinking back on the year! Reflection is a crucial part to growth, celebration, and goal setting. We hope you take time to talk with those you love about all you’ve learned and experienced this year! Mentioned This Episode: -Check out this guide for reflection and goal setting: -Elle’s word for the year was “patience”. She learned about engaging with the slow process of growth! -Laura’s word for the year was “appreciation”. She felt a deeper desire and willingness to love and serve her husband. -Looking forward to 2020, Laura is hoping for intentionality with her family and Elle is hoping for rhythm and routine.

Ep. 28: Holidaze: Top Christmas Albums

Is there anything more magical than Christmas music playing while it snows outside and you hang Christmas lights? If you’re looking to update your Christmas selection, look no further! Top Christmas Albums 12. Cee Lo’s Magic Moment 11.  Michael Smith’s Christmastime 10. Penny and Sparrow’s Christmas Songs 9. Mannheim Steamroller’s Christmas Album (Check out this amazing light show at 913 E Evergreen Street in Wheaton, IL. They’re raising money for Muscular Dystrophy!) 8. John Legend’s A Legendary Christmas 7. Dave Barnes’ A Very Merry Christmas Dave's Funny Christmas Video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5u1xEUW7_s&feature=youtu.be] 6. Bing Crosby’s The Best of Christmas 5. Glee’s The Christmas Album 4. Michael Buble’s Christmas 3. Justin Bieber’s Under the Mistletoe  Taylor Flash Mob [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sogljPSWKVg] 2. Charlie Brown Christmas, Vince Guaraldi Trio 1. Amy Grant’s A Christmas Album

Ep. 27: Holidaze: Top Christmas Movies

Summary: Who doesn’t love a good Christmas movie?! Don’t miss out on this full list of movies we love! Mentioned This Episode: Movies We Love: The Grinch, Family Stone, Four Christmases, The Holiday, The Christmas Calendar, The Princess Switch. Coming Soon: Last Christmas, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Frozen 2, The Knight Before Christmas, Listener Faves: Home Alone, Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Life, Die Hard, Santa Clause, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, Sleepless in Seattle, Little Women, The Muppets, Rudolph, Polar Express, Christmas Vacation. Happy movie watching!

Ep. 26: Holidaze-The THP Anti-Gift Guide

Summary: Everyone is telling you what to buy--we thought we’d tell you what NOT to buy! Listen in to get helpful do’s and don’t’s! Mentioned This Episode: -Gift ideas: subscriptions (cheese of the month?! Magazines), meaningful maps or menus framed! -DON’T: Unmentionables, squatty potties, specific decorations. -DO: Get rid of annoying pets, chocolate, fruit of the month, gift cards to great stores, a night of babysitting for a friend.

Ep. 25: 'Tis the Season for Hard Stuff

Summary: While the holidays bring lots of cheer, sometimes the difficult parts of life feel magnified in these moments. The pain of losing a loved one, the tricky feelings of comparison, or even the struggle of family dynamics all play a role in the holiday season. Elle and Laura encourage listeners to engage with these difficult topics and to be the type of friend that allows for both joy and pain. Praying you all have a meaningful Thanksgivings and feel deep gratitude for who God was, is, and has been to you. And of course, We're grateful for YOU! Thanks for listening each week.