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3D AGO

Air Travel & Anticipation

From airport culture to elite people-watching and favorite plane movies (You’ve Got Mail, obviously), we reflect on how flying brings out the best, worst, and weirdest in all of us. Why does the airport feel like its own universe? Why does everyone seem slightly in trouble? And why is it kind of… beautiful? Then we shift gears to something deeper: the gift of looking forward to what’s ahead. Whether it’s a trip on the calendar, a long-awaited reunion, Advent before Christmas, or simply believing that good things are coming — anticipation can transform ordinary days into something luminous. What if the waiting is part of the gift? As always, they close with a chaotic round of White Elephant (matcha, TikTok dances, Pedro Pascal, and surviving the apocalypse… naturally). If you’ve ever: - Had strong opinions about airport behavior - Encountered your own or someone else's quirks around traveling - Needed a reminder that the best might still be ahead This one’s for you. Follow us and comment with your hot takes from this ep—we'd love to hear from you! 👤 Jule's IG: @c0ppacabana (the “o” is a zero) 👤 Sarra's IG: @sarrara ⏰ Early episodes on the SEEK Replay app (seekreplay.com) 📺 youtube.com/@whatagiftpodcast

3d ago

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45 min
FEB 26

Sports & Group Chats

This week on What a Gift, we’re unwrapping two surprisingly powerful things: sports and group chats. 🎁 From childhood softball scars and Irish dance trophies to fantasy football, Super Bowl culture, and the magic of a live game day, we talk about why sports bring out our competitive spirit—and why that’s actually a good thing. There’s something deeply human about leaving it all on the field, whether you’re playing pickleball on a Saturday or watching your team win it all. 🎁 Then we shift gears into the chaotic, hilarious, and occasionally unhinged world of group chats—the permanent ones, the short-lived event ones, the ones that won’t die, and the ones that maybe should. We talk belonging, blue texts vs. green texts, inside jokes, and why a well-timed meme can feel like modern friendship at its finest. ✨Plus: White elephant rapid-fire takes on Jeep rubber ducks, singing competition shows, ChatGPT, airplane neck pillows, and medical dramas. Follow us and comment with your hot takes from this ep—we'd love to hear from you! 👤 Jule's IG: @c0ppacabana (the “o” is a zero) 👤 Sarra's IG: @sarrara ⏰ Early episodes on the SEEK Replay app (seekreplay.com) 📺 youtube.com/@whatagiftpodcast

Feb 26

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50 min
5D AGO

They Didn’t Want Our Help

Will and Nicole wanted nothing to do with the missionaries. They had learned how to survive on the streets of Denver — together, guarded, self-contained. Every offer of conversation met with distance. Every invitation declined. Then Nicole needed surgery. The decision didn’t go the way the missionaries had hoped. The recovery was worse than anyone expected. And still, the visits continued. Not to argue. Not to persuade. Just to stay. What followed didn’t happen quickly. It unfolded over years — in park lunches, long winters, and conversations that slowly stopped feeling guarded. Eventually, they asked for something no one saw coming. Learn More about Christ in the City here: https://christinthecity.org/ Don't forget to subscribe and follow the show

5d ago

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9 min
4D AGO

Why Road Trips Make the Best Spring Breaks

🚗🌴 What if the best spring break isn’t the one you post about—but the one you never forget? In this episode of The All-In Podcast, the guys rethink everything we assume about spring break. From mission trips in Kingston, Jamaica, to legendary road trips, sunburns, soccer games with local kids, and conversations that only happen at 2 a.m. in the passenger seat, this episode explores why connection, service, and shared suffering beat chaos every time. Whether you spent your breaks on the beach, in the mountains, or packed into a car with five guys and no plan, this conversation will challenge how you think about rest, friendship, and what actually leaves you refreshed. What You’ll Hear:🚐 Why road trips create conversations you never get anywhere else🌍 Stories from mission trips, Myrtle Beach chaos, and unforgettable spring breaks⚽ The beauty of “carefree timelessness” (and why putting the phone away matters)🤝 How service—even on a fun trip—deepens friendships🔥 Practical advice for being the faithful guy on a trip without killing the vibe If you’re craving a spring break that fills your cup instead of emptying it, this episode is for you. Hit follow so you don’t miss what’s next. Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: Listen on Spotify → ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQ⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts → ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1831854757⁠⁠⁠ Listen on YouTube→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@All-In-focus-c⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/⁠⁠⁠ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠allin@focus.org⁠⁠⁠ or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → ⁠⁠⁠seekreplay.com⁠⁠⁠ For more original content and early releases, please visit ⁠⁠⁠seekreplay.com⁠⁠⁠ All In is a production of FOCUS. ⁠⁠⁠www.focus.org

4d ago

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38 min
FEB 19

Cooking & Storytelling

Cook a meal. Tell a story. Let's dig into these time-tested gifts! In this episode of What a Gift, Sarra and Jule dive into two ancient arts that make life feel more alive: cooking and storytelling. Sarra shares a miracle of a road trip wedding weekend—from getting invited to a rehearsal dinner last-minute… to pulling off an emergency Walmart outfit glow-up in Manhattan, Kansas. Jule shares what it’s like reading Anne of Green Gables out loud at night to “heal the brain” and break the scroll/TV cycle. 🎁 Then we unwrap: • Why cooking can feel intimidating (especially cooking for one) — and how confidence changes everything • A hilarious “Cutthroat Kitchen in Ecuador” mission trip story (yucca roots, tree tomatoes, one propane burner… and mandatory Oreos + fresh cow’s milk hour) • The difference between cooking as art vs baking as math • How to become a better storyteller (momentum, editing yourself, callbacks, and knowing the point) • Why storytelling builds connection—and why we all secretly perk up when someone says “okay, story time…” Closing gifts: Hear about Sarra's surprising recommendation—from Walmart? Find out about Jule's new favorite music artist. If you’ve been craving more wholesome nights, better conversations, and a little more magic in your everyday life—this one’s for you, Gifties. 💛 Mentioned in this episode: • Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables series) • Chopped / Cutthroat Kitchen • Debby Dawson (music) — try: “Chemical Reaction,” “Gut Feelings,” “U of G,” “Nobody” Follow us and comment with your hot takes from this ep—we'd love to hear from you! 👤 Jule's IG: @c0ppacabana (the “o” is a zero) 👤 Sarra's IG: @sarrara ⏰ Early episodes on the SEEK Replay app (seekreplay.com) 📺 youtube.com/@whatagiftpodcast

Feb 19

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41 min
FEB 12

Weddings & Fresh Flowers (The Valentine's Day Ep)

Valentine’s Day: overrated… or secretly one of the best holidays of the year? 💘 In this Valentine’s-week episode of What A Gift, we embrace romance, tradition, and the small joys that help us survive February. We start with life updates (including an adorable and unexpected Valentine’s interaction after Mass), then dive into why Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about couples only—and how choosing others can make the day actually fun. The main event: weddings. We talk about: - What really makes a wedding unforgettable (spoiler: vibes > food… usually) - Dance floors, playlists, open bars, and seating chart drama - Wedding trends we love—and ones that completely derail the party - Being in weddings vs. attending as a guest The emotional weight of witnessing people you love finally get married We also touch on fresh flowers, gift-giving, and why romantic gestures—big or small—still matter. If you love cozy conversations, strong opinions on celebrations, and thoughtful takes on love, friendship, and ritual, this episode is for you. Follow us and comment with your hot takes from this ep—we'd love to hear from you! 👤 Jule's IG: @c0ppacabana (the “o” is a zero) 👤 Sarra's IG: @sarrara ⏰ Early episodes on the SEEK Replay app (seekreplay.com) 📺 youtube.com/@whatagiftpodcast

Feb 12

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46 min
FEB 24

Nice Christianity Wasn't Enough

In college, Sam Kolar looked like he was doing just fine. Good grades. Full social calendar. Fraternity parties. Plenty of friends. No obvious disasters. But somewhere in the middle of all of it, something felt off — a kind of restlessness he couldn’t explain and didn’t really want to examine. It wasn’t a crisis that changed him. It was a conversation. One friend had the courage to say what no one else would — about sin, about the Eucharist, about the difference between being “nice” and actually loving someone. This is a story about what happens when someone risks your approval for your freedom. And what happens when you finally stop pretending you’re fine. Subscribe/Follow for more episodes!

Feb 24

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14 min
FEB 25

Calling vs. Career: Is Your Job Supposed to Fulfill You?

Is your job supposed to fulfill you, or is that an unrealistic expectation that just makes you restless? The guys get into the messy tension between calling and career: dream jobs vs. bill-paying seasons, how faith changes the way you look at work, and why your “calling” might be bigger than your title. Along the way, they draft a Mount Rushmore of fantasy jobs (high-end bartender, CIA, James Bond, SEC strength coach), then get practical about real life: mentors, avoiding dead-end roles, and why you should always have a 3–5 year “off-ramp” in mind. The punchline: work matters, but it doesn’t have to be your whole identity. Your primary calling is holiness, and your job is one of the lanes where you live that out. If you’ve ever felt stuck between “this pays the bills” and “I was made for more,” this one’s for you. Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: Listen on Spotify → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1831854757⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on YouTube→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@All-In-focus-c⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/⁠⁠⁠⁠ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠allin@focus.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → ⁠⁠⁠⁠seekreplay.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more original content and early releases, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠seekreplay.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ All In is a production of FOCUS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.focus.org

Feb 25

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36 min
JAN 29

Guy Friends & Girl Dinner

In this episode of What a Gift, Jule and Sarra are trying to go from salty to sweet—and unwrapping two very modern (and very relatable) gifts: guy friends and girl dinner. Sarra reflects on the gift of genuine friendships with men—how integrity, encouragement, and shared joy can deepen empathy, heal old insecurities, and break down cultural stereotypes about men and women. From childhood sports teams to lifelong friendships and marriage, she explores why healthy guy friendships can be such a grace. Then Jule unwraps girl dinner—the pop-culture phenomenon turned lifestyle philosophy. From charcuterie boards and Caesar salads to soup on the kitchen floor and snack plates passed off as a full meal, they explore why “girl dinner” is really about simplicity, presence, and letting go of perfection. Plus:• Nighttime croquet and improvised games• Nostalgia, rom-coms, and the magic of unpolished life• The Gift of Perspective featuring a 2005 newspaper article and a 2004 journal entry (yes, wishes were involved) 👇 Follow us and comment: Ladies, give us some of your best/worst girl dinners! Guys: Is this a thing for you, too? We have to know. 👤 Jule's IG: @c0ppacabana (the “o” is a zero) 👤 Sarra's IG: @sarrara ⏰ Early episodes on the SEEK Replay app (seekreplay.com) 📺 youtube.com/@whatagiftpodcast Life is a gift—so receive it.

Jan 29

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41 min
FEB 5

Siblings & Seniors

In this episode of What a Gift, we are trying to go from petty to steady—and unwrapping two surprisingly wholesome gifts: siblings and seniors. Sarra shares why siblings become an even bigger gift in adulthood (including sibling trips, inside jokes, and the “golden eras” of being close with different brothers/sisters). Then Jule makes the case for cross-generational friendships—from childhood neighbor mentors to nursing home visits, and the kind of wisdom (and fun) you only get from people who’ve lived a lot of life. Plus: a gas station cashier’s unexpected act of kindness, a deeply unsettling “peeking around the corner” prank, and a Gift of Perspective segment featuring an iconic sister tribute and a dramatic 2004 diary entry. Follow us and comment—we'd love to hear from you!: Who are the siblings and seniors who’ve been a gift in your life? 👤 Jule's IG: @c0ppacabana (the “o” is a zero) 👤 Sarra's IG: @sarrara ⏰ Early episodes on the SEEK Replay app (seekreplay.com) 📺 youtube.com/@whatagiftpodcast Life is a gift—so receive it.

Feb 5

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39 min

"We have only this life to live by faith." -St. Therese of Lisieux