Good art, old lovers, and why every evangelical kid missed out on Song of Solomon — with Ned Bustard!

S4E3: Friendships with Insane Lore, Micro-Feminism & Pilgrimage Prep

In this week's ep: mythic friendships, Raising Hare, and ankle chaffing. Sara takes on Olive Garden, Morgan drinks out of colorful straws, makes fluffy desserts, and more micro fun. First celebrity crushes, neck braces, first concerts, what we're into, what we're worried about, and what we REALLY think about AI. Listen in! *** Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/thatsthespiritpod] Email listener Qs to morganandsarapod@gmail.com [morganandsarapod@gmail.com] Order Sara's new book Nervous Systems [https://www.amazon.com/Nervous-Systems-Spiritual-Practices-Politics/dp/1540904210/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LAR6HSUTY6LtUNViyRljAvs7C1Ij5CLX6MoS3muKt3U.V9pp4Twt8fQCIz0MV8vFXnN9bE4AqyrfNtMha4jpjBA&qid=1757957224&sr=8-1]  Find Morgan on In Residence [https://mtpage.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_mtpage/] Find Sara on Bitter Scroll [https://sarabillups.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sara.billups/] More about us at thatsthespiritpod.com [https://www.thatsthespiritpod.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thats.thespiritpod/].

S4E2: Make America (Sort Of) Healthy Again, Butt Lifts, Pilgrimage Anti-Prep & More

This week: Feeling bad about laughing at funerals, getting hungrier after Sweetgreens, the Barre backside lift, and grabbing ducks at Tractor Supply. How to not prepare for a very long walk, what we're watching, and a burning question: can you be accidentally MAHA?  What we're worried about, what we're into, our outfits of the week, and listener questions. Listen up! *** Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/thatsthespiritpod] Email listener Qs to morganandsarapod@gmail.com [morganandsarapod@gmail.com] Order Sara's new book Nervous Systems [https://www.amazon.com/Nervous-Systems-Spiritual-Practices-Politics/dp/1540904210/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LAR6HSUTY6LtUNViyRljAvs7C1Ij5CLX6MoS3muKt3U.V9pp4Twt8fQCIz0MV8vFXnN9bE4AqyrfNtMha4jpjBA&qid=1757957224&sr=8-1] — OUT NOW! Find Morgan on In Residence [https://mtpage.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_mtpage/] Find Sara on Bitter Scroll [https://sarabillups.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sara.billups/] More about us at thatsthespiritpod.com [https://www.thatsthespiritpod.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thats.thespiritpod/].

S4E1: Season Premiere! feat. Resting Clown Face 🤡

Season 4 of That’s the Spirit is here! Why getting dressed can feel existential, murder in the cereal aisle, the great Midwestern duck sweater of 2026, and seeing a famous person at a writing festival. What to do when you're happier to see a friend than they are, laughing at a funderal,  and absurd emoji-ing.  What we're into, what we're worried about, where we've been and our outfits of the week. We're back! Let's get stupid.  *** Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/thatsthespiritpod] Email listener Qs to morganandsarapod@gmail.com [morganandsarapod@gmail.com] Order Sara's new book Nervous Systems [https://www.amazon.com/Nervous-Systems-Spiritual-Practices-Politics/dp/1540904210/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LAR6HSUTY6LtUNViyRljAvs7C1Ij5CLX6MoS3muKt3U.V9pp4Twt8fQCIz0MV8vFXnN9bE4AqyrfNtMha4jpjBA&qid=1757957224&sr=8-1] — OUT NOW! Find Morgan on In Residence [https://mtpage.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_mtpage/] Find Sara on Bitter Scroll [https://sarabillups.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sara.billups/] More about us at thatsthespiritpod.com [https://www.thatsthespiritpod.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thats.thespiritpod/].

SEASON 3 FINALE! 🥂 Radically Minding Your Own Business, Aspirational Holiday-ing & More

On the Season 3 FINALE!—Morgan's big T-giving and Sara's Turkey Trot + pickup football fantasy. Also: Can you choose to be nice to yourself instead of falling down the fear-shame spiral? Do Morgan's pants make her look naked?  A special thanks to our Patreon supporters and to each of you for listening. See you in a few months, friends!   * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/thatsthespiritpod] Email listener Qs to morganandsarapod@gmail.com Order Sara's new book Nervous Systems [https://www.amazon.com/Nervous-Systems-Spiritual-Practices-Politics/dp/1540904210/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LAR6HSUTY6LtUNViyRljAvs7C1Ij5CLX6MoS3muKt3U.V9pp4Twt8fQCIz0MV8vFXnN9bE4AqyrfNtMha4jpjBA&qid=1757957224&sr=8-1] — OUT NOW! Find Morgan on In Residence [https://mtpage.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_mtpage/] Find Sara on Bitter Scroll [https://sarabillups.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sara.billups/] More about us at thatsthespiritpod.com [https://www.thatsthespiritpod.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thats.thespiritpod/].

Good art, old lovers, and why every evangelical kid missed out on Song of Solomon — with Ned Bustard!

This week, Morgan and Sara are walking on air after a very funny, very lovely conversation with fan favorite and first-ever repeat guest Ned Bustard. Ned talks about love after loss, his new projects coming out from Square Halo Books, creative practice, an invitation to a PA creative gathering, and more.  Also: gifting hot fire quilted bodysuits, clutch product marketing, outfits of the week and more. Listen in! * Support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/thatsthespiritpod] Among the Lilies [https://www.squarehalobooks.com/#/among-the-lilies/]via Square Halo Books Strong Allies [https://www.squarehalobooks.com/#/strong-allies/] via Square Halo Books Square Halo 26 [https://www.squarehalo.org/conference] registration with Jon Guerra, Curt Thompson, and more  Email listener Qs to morganandsarapod@gmail.com Preorder Sara's new book Nervous Systems [https://www.amazon.com/Nervous-Systems-Spiritual-Practices-Politics/dp/1540904210/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LAR6HSUTY6LtUNViyRljAvs7C1Ij5CLX6MoS3muKt3U.V9pp4Twt8fQCIz0MV8vFXnN9bE4AqyrfNtMha4jpjBA&qid=1757957224&sr=8-1]  Find Morgan on In Residence [https://mtpage.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_mtpage/] Find Sara on Bitter Scroll [https://sarabillups.substack.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sara.billups/] More about us at thatsthespiritpod.com [https://www.thatsthespiritpod.com/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thats.thespiritpod/].