Rambling Through Everyday Life Podcast

Fran Thomas and Angela Snider
  • 5.0 (63)
  • Christianity
  • Weekly

Welcome to our corner of the podcast world! A space where we ramble about the serious, the not-so-serious, and everything in between. Through all our conversations, one thing remains constant—Jesus is at the center. We hope that as you listen, you'll find Him in your everyday life too.

  1. 1d ago

    #238 A Lot of Laughs & A Little Heavy Lifting

    From the candy corn debate to things we just don't understand, we're bringing plenty of silliness to this week's conversation. We're also talking about the Denmark cemetery walk, Union Homecoming, and an update on Fran's mom. We share takeaways from Jen Wilkin's new book on aging "Dust to Dust" including this perspective: "Growing older is a gift to receive, not a problem to solve." Whether you're navigating midlife or caring for aging parents, there's much to consider about receiving each season with gratitude. Then, inspired by a ladies' gathering at the barn and Galatians 6:2, we talk about what it means to carry one another's burdens. We don't have to fix anything or have the perfect words, we simply need to show up for one another and also allow someone to help carry our own load. We're also beginning a new memory verse, Philippians 4:6, reminding us to bring our worries to God in prayer, with thanksgiving.

  2. Oct 26

    #237 Shenanigans & Spiritual Growth

    From Karl's "old man" birthday to strawberry wine nail polish, young people's slang, and a turkey that came home from Michaels, this week's conversation has no shortage of shenanigans! We're also rambling about Snookum's Steakhouse, Trunk or Treat ideas, and an angry bird causing trouble at the Chicago airport. Then we turn to spiritual growth: How do we ask meaningful questions in a discipleship relationship and make room to honestly evaluate how we're growing? Colossians 3 invites us to put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, giving us plenty to consider in our everyday relationships. Join us for laughter, encouragement, and a little spiritual scavenger hunt as we look for treasures along the way. Which quality from Colossians 3 are you practicing this week? Each episode is recorded on the campus of Union University! If you have a student looking at colleges, schedule a visit and let us know you are coming.  Follow us on all the socials: Facebook IG TikTok

  3. Oct 19

    #236 Eeyore Can't Be Your Spirit Animal

    From costume ideas to a black bear wandering into a California library, this week's ramble has plenty of unexpected turns! We also talk about Harvestfest and Heaven's Cradle Twilight Run & Sunset Rendezvous, an event honoring families affected by pregnancy and infant loss. Then we turn to a question that hits close to home: Are we looking to our circumstances to make us content? We explore Philippians 4:13 in the context of contentment, consider the condition of our hearts, and talk about why Eeyore shouldn't be our model for life when we have the hope of Jesus. We're also getting practical with Colossians 3:12: What does it actually look like to "put on" compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience in everyday interactions? Plus, we share reflections on Phillip Anthony Mitchell's ACCESS Night of Prayer and his new book, Contend. Join us for laughter, honest heart checks, and encouragement to live out our faith right where we are. Each episode is recorded on the campus of Union University! If you have a student looking at colleges, schedule a visit and let us know you are coming.  Follow us on all the socials: Facebook IG TikTok

  4. Oct 12

    #235 First Watch and Fall Break

    This week, we're sharing our fall break adventures and tackling three of your biggest NYC questions: Where should you stay? What should you eat? And how do you get around? We're also serving up our First Watch review with Mrs. Chris and that million-dollar bacon before rambling into My Dear Hemlock, Wordle, and our October memory verse, Colossians 3:12. What does it look like to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience in everyday life? Come for the travel tips and bacon talk. Stay for the laughter and encouragement to love people well. Join us for this week's episode "First Watch and Fall Break!" Each episode is recorded on the campus of Union University! If you have a student looking at colleges, schedule a visit and let us know you are coming.  Follow us on all the socials: Facebook IG TikTok

  5. Oct 5

    #234 Apparently, that's a compliment

    "The pantsuit is tea"… and apparently, that's a compliment! Angela's return to her alma mater comes with a vocabulary lesson, and we're still explaining what it means to "Pull an Angela." Add Taco Bell, Fran's NYC week, and Atlanta Braves baseball, and we've got plenty to ramble about. The conversation takes a deeper turn with an Instagram account sharing FAKE Bible verses and why we need to check what we read against Scripture. We also discuss Phillip Anthony Mitchell's ACCESS event, his Street Preachers podcast, and his upcoming book. "Contending is not just being loud, but also being faithful." We're carrying that thought into our new memory passage, Colossians 3:12–13, as we consider compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness. Join us for #234 Apparently, That's a Compliment, because there's room for laughter and a heart check in the same conversation! Each episode is recorded on the campus of Union University! If you have a student looking at colleges, schedule a visit and let us know you are coming.  Follow us on all the socials: Facebook IG TikTok

  6. Sep 28

    #233 Well, That Took A Turn...

    Okay, but HOW did we get from Noah's Ark to a heart check?! 😂 This week we're rambling through the headlines and stories we can't stop talking about, from possible Noah's Ark discoveries and McDonald's drama to Amazon Pharmacy, Slim Goodbody, and the realization that our very friendly "guard dogs" would probably welcome an intruder right into the house. Obviously, we have thoughts. But somewhere along the way, the conversation takes a turn toward Psalm 139 and the prayer, "Search me, God, and know my heart." We're talking about humility, the things we may not see in ourselves, and what it looks like to invite God to reveal the places in our hearts that need His truth. If you need a good laugh, a few ridiculous rabbit trails, and a reminder to let God do a little heart work, this episode is for you. Each episode is recorded on the campus of Union University! If you have a student looking at colleges, schedule a visit and let us know you are coming.  Follow us on all the socials: Facebook IG TikTok

  7. Sep 21

    #232 Consider the Wildflowers with Susannah B. Lewis

    Our beloved friend Susannah B. Lewis (aka Whoa Susannah) is back, and this conversation takes us straight into both the deep AND shallow end, which of course is our favorite place to be. We start with the important things: what Susannah's theme song would be (hello, Michael Jackson), the easiest plants to keep alive, and her ever-growing love of gardening. But that conversation leads us somewhere much deeper. Susannah shares what she's been noticing in the wildflower fields and the vision God is growing in her heart for ministry there. We talk about Jesus' words in Luke 12 to "consider the wildflowers," what it actually means to consider something, and why so many of us may need to retrain our brains to slow down long enough to notice what God is doing around us. And because gardening will preach, we talk about seasons, pruning, and the reminder that sometimes cutting something back isn't cruel but necessary for future growth. Susannah also takes us behind the scenes of her writing life, including what she's learning through the self-publishing process and her newest book, Our Happy Valley Home, with its Christian Southern Gothic flavor. We wrap up with four biblical principles Dr. Dub believes every leader should live by, along with plenty of rabbit trails, laughter, and friendship along the way. Whether you're in a season of planting, pruning, waiting, or simply trying to notice what God is doing right in front of you, this conversation offers a gentle invitation to slow down, pay attention, and trust the work He is doing in your life. Each episode is recorded on the campus of Union University! If you have a student looking at colleges, schedule a visit and let us know you are coming.  Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok by searching "Rambling Through Everyday Life"

  8. Sep 14

    #231 Your Hand of Blessing is on my head

    We're taking a little trip back to the '90s reminiscing about the glory days we may remember just a little more fondly than they actually happened. We're also talking all things Dolly Parton, farm animals, and the Calamity Club.  You'll just have to listen. 😂 But then the conversation takes a more personal turn as we share an update on Atlas and thankfully some very good news. We talk about how Psalm 139 became an anchor in the middle of uncertainty and what it means to trust the God who knows us completely, goes before us, and places His hand of blessing upon our heads.  We reflect on the comfort of Scripture when circumstances feel frightening, the difference between simply surviving and living the abundant life God has given us, and why we were never meant to walk through the hard things alone. As always, we hope that with each episode you'll find us talking about Jesus in the middle of our everyday lives while being challenged, growing together, and with plenty of laughter along the way. We are so thankful that Jesus meets us right there in the middle of it all. Each episode is recorded on the campus of Union University! If you have a student looking at colleges, schedule a visit and let us know you're coming. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and join us for more faith, friendship, and laughter in our everyday lives.

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Welcome to our corner of the podcast world! A space where we ramble about the serious, the not-so-serious, and everything in between. Through all our conversations, one thing remains constant—Jesus is at the center. We hope that as you listen, you'll find Him in your everyday life too.

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  • Creator
    Fran Thomas and Angela Snider
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024

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