What if the thing you're trying to hide is the very thing God wants to heal? This week on Rambling Through Everyday Life, we go from monkeys in Costa Rica and an RV adventure to engagement news, books we're loving, and a much deeper conversation about faith, vulnerability, confession, and being truly seen by God.

Fran opens up about a hard season and what the Lord is teaching her about the condition of our hearts. We talk about the desire to be seen and known, the motives behind what we do, and how easily we can overlook sinful patterns because they don't seem like a big deal. But sin left unconfessed doesn't stay small. It spreads like kudzu, quietly choking out the growth happening around it until we deal with it at the root. And confession? It isn't telling God something He doesn't already know. It's inviting Him into the places that need healing.

We're talking about the serious and not-so-serious parts of everyday life and how God can use all of it to get our attention, reveal what's happening in our hearts, and draw us closer to Him. We encourage you to spend some time in Psalm 139 this week! We love y'all and we are so excited to kickoff another season with you!

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What if the seasons that feel quiet, lonely, or even unproductive are actually invitations to something deeper? This conversation is about finding abundance in the ordinary moments when no one is watching and it's just us and the Lord. We're asking some honest questions: Where is my attention going? What has my affection? Why do I keep doing the things I don't want to do? And how am I stewarding the time God has given me? Maybe the hidden season isn't something to rush through. Maybe there is purpose in the unseen, blessing in faithfulness, and something good on the other side of our obedience.

Psalm 141:3-4

Unseen by Sara Haggerty

Romans 7:15-20

August Memory Verse: Luke 16:10 "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much."

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What if the very thing you're ready to move past is the place where God is doing His deepest work?

This week, we're talking about what it looks like to sit in the deep things with the Lord, to slow down long enough to let Him search our hearts, reveal what's underneath the surface, and lead us instead of rushing ahead to the next thing.

Psalm 139 reminds us that God already knows us completely, so why do we still pray, "Search me, God, and know my heart"? Maybe the searching isn't for Him to discover something about us. Maybe it's for us to become willing to see what He already sees.

We talk about trials, perseverance, our desire for control, the discomfort of conviction, and the strange tension of waiting on God when we desperately want to know what comes next. Sometimes faithfulness looks less like figuring everything out and more like putting down the phone, quieting the noise, and giving the Lord room to speak.

And because we can never stay serious for too long, you'll also hear why Angela had the best day ever, how Fran is recovering from her procedure, meet Frannie the mischief-making turkey, hear a little about our marriage retreat, and find out what podcasts we're loving lately.

Our challenge this week: Don't rush the work God is doing in you. Be faithful in the little things. Stay long enough to listen. And trust that the God who searches your heart is also the God whose hand of blessing rests upon you.

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We're catching up on all the things this week including Fran's recovery, our time speaking at Jesus & Jammies, a few words we absolutely cannot stand, and a new Bible study Angela is loving.

Then we turn to Psalm 139 and a question that hits a little closer to home: If God already knows everything about us, why are we still tempted to hide?

We're talking about the important difference between conviction and condemnation, how to recognize the voice of shame, and why the Holy Spirit's conviction is always an invitation to repentance, freedom, and a closer relationship with God. Sometimes seeing what's really in our hearts is uncomfortable (and even embarrassing) but God doesn't reveal what needs to change so we'll run from Him. He invites us to bring it into the light.

Psalm 139 reminds us that we are already fully known. The question is whether we're willing to stop hiding and pray, "Search me, God, and know my heart."

Because when conviction makes us want to hide, we don't have to hide from Him. We can learn to hide in Him instead.

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This season finale is classic rambling in the very best way! We're rambling about:

✨ American Idol (and how refreshing it is to see bold faith in mainstream culture)

✨ Fran's 24-hour NYC adventure

✨ Eden Salon therapeutic head spa reviews because self-care matters

✨ Nashville food adventures (Fryce Cream & Wanna Spoon Cereal Bar)

✨ podcasts we're loving (2819 Church & With the Perry's)

✨ Eric Church's commencement speech

✨ what we're actually excited about this summer

✨ AND celebrating our anniversary 🥹

If you like Jesus, friendship, random detours, and real-life conversations, this one's for you.

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This episode was indeed a challenge, but sometimes we have to keep going for the sake of not giving in to the tears, frustrations, and cuss words that are on the tip of your tongue.

Lord willing, season 6 will wrap up next week. Can you believe it? Where has the year gone?

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This week's episode is full of heart, humor, and hope as we talk about the changing seasons of life and parenting. From graduation emotions and advice for senior mamas, to small-town festivals (hello, West TN Strawberry Festival 🍓) and a stop at San Antonio Taco Company, we cover the fun and meaningful moments that make up everyday life.

We also discuss why childlike play can be healing for our nervous systems, how our desire to control often comes from fear, and why trusting God with the next season brings peace.

We share summer reading recommendations, spiritual lessons from transitions, and the reminder that joy is sacred because of Christ. No matter your circumstances, real joy is available through the Holy Spirit.

Summer reading list:

1. A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson
2. The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
3. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
4. Over Yonder by Sean Dietrich aka "Sean of the South"
5. My Friends by Frederick Bachman

May Memory Verse: Ecclesiastes 3:1 "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."

If you're navigating change, holding on too tightly, or needing encouragement for what's next, this episode is for you.

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This week's episode is equal parts celebration and reflection. We're recapping Angela's "50 & Fabulous" birthday weekend in Franklin full of fun, laughter, and meaningful moments with the people she loves most.

But beyond the celebration, this milestone sparked some honest questions we're all invited to consider in any new season:

• What do I want to carry forward?
• What am I ready to leave behind?
• How do I want to show up for the people who matter most?

We talk about releasing expectations, embracing presence, and learning to celebrate the "little things" that make up a meaningful life. Because sometimes the biggest shifts don't come from major life changes, but from seeing our everyday lives with fresh eyes.

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