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Summer & The USA

This week, Jule and Sarra are coming to you virtually for the first of three virtual episodes! Sarra checks in from a dorm room in Nebraska, Jule is in her element in Philadelphia, and together they celebrate two gifts that make this season so special: The U.S.A and Summer! First, Jule unwraps The U.S.A. and why it's worth rediscovering the beauty of our country. They especially reflect on the joy that so many World Cup viewers have shown while they've been visiting! Then Sarra lean all the way into her gift, Summer. With slower evenings, hosting friends, baseball games, and finding simple ways to make ordinary days feel festive. They wrap things up with a White Elephant featuring viral product drops, flavored coffee creamer, sitting in the grass, Aperol Spritzes, vegan restaurants, watching soccer, and the surprisingly controversial debate over foaming hand soap. If you're in the patriotic and summertime spirit, this episode is for you!

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43 min
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A Devastating Car Accident That Saved My Relationship With God

Abby found herself crying in the communion line. She couldn't understand why a piece of bread suddenly meant so much to her. Through a roller coaster of skepticism, a life-changing encounter at a FOCUS SEEK Conference, and a devastating accident changed the course of her life, Abby continued to look for God placing her life in His hands.

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12 min
25 juin

Dads & DIY

Jule and Sarra start this episode catch-up with a unique sport...chess boxing, then talk vocal fry crisis, and how some subcultures are thriving we just don't know it. Then they unwrap the gift of dads. Jule and Sarra swap stories about Navy dads, backyard zip lines, the fun secret London kebab adventure memory, and the ways fathers help shape who we are and even how God The Father sees us. And then the gals unpack the gift of DIY. From changing oil and fan belts to spring-cleaning garages, they discuss the satisfaction of figuring things out for yourself. They explore why learning practical skills builds confidence, how self-reliance can be empowering, and why every household needs at least ONE person willing to roll up their sleeves and give it a try. To close it all out, Jule and Sarra bring in a Giftie favorite, the gift of Perspective, where we hear a story of Facebook Fake Identity from Sarra, and a classic main-character energy journal entry from Jule. You're not going to want to miss this!

25 juin

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42 min
23 juin

An Email That Changed My Life

Austin thought he had everything he wanted. Good grades. Great friends. Leadership roles. A reputation everyone admired. But when the whole world got slowed down in COVID, he was forced to grapple with the question: What if the person everyone sees isn't who I really am? What followed was a move across the country, a surprising email, and an encounter with God's mercy that changed everything. Sometimes one invitation is all it takes.

23 juin

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11 min
18 juin

Church & The Gym

This week, the gals are talking about two places that can be surprisingly hard to show up to — but almost always leave you better than when you arrived.First, Jule and Sarra unwrap the gift of *church*. How can Sundays not feel like just another to-do to mark off the list? They'll cover that and more as they discuss beautiful church architecture, favorite hymns, and what it takes for a parish to feel like home. Then they dive into the gift of *the gym*. A place full of intimidation the girls talk about overcoming the fear, learning the weight room, and why taking care of your body can really change the way your mind works too.Along the way they'll take some detours to: free Chick-fil-A breakfast sandwiches, Denver mountain views, Planet Fitness black cards, tanning booth confessions, favorite church songs, Love Island workout playlists, and another round of our brand-new segment: Stocking Stuffers.

18 juin

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42 min
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Immature Friendships And When To Let Them Go

Some friendships are meant to last a lifetime. Others were only meant for a season. This week, the guys tackle one of the hardest parts of adulthood: realizing you've outgrown certain friendships. They unpack the difference between healthy distance and avoidance, why some friendships naturally fade as life changes, and how to know when it's time to invest deeper in a smaller circle instead of trying to keep everyone close. Along the way, they share stories of high school teammates, college friendships that fizzled out, moving across the country, navigating different stages of life, and the awkward reality of wondering if something feels "off" in a friendship. They also wrestle with when difficult conversations are necessary—and when it's okay to simply recognize that a friendship has become seasonal. If you've ever wondered whether you're growing apart from someone—or how to let go of a friendship with grace—this episode is for you.

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37 min
9 juin

An Inexplicable Light Radiated In A Dark Room

Mark knew exactly where he was heading in life, or at least he thought he did before one injustice changed everything. What followed was a spiral into anger, disappointment, and a search for meaning in all the wrong places. But years after asking, “Who have I become?”, Mark found himself at a retreat he almost didn’t attend, listening to a message he didn’t know he needed. His story is about shattered dreams, unexpected mercy, and what happened when a dark room became brighter than it should have been.

9 juin

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17 min
14 mai

Rituals & Water

First, Sarra & Jule get into the gift of rituals—morning vs. nighttime routines, the struggle to actually stick to them, and the small habits that somehow change everything. Along the way: bedtime songs, storytime improv, and a nostalgic glimpse into the oddly sacred rhythms of growing up. From there, they turn to the gift of water—yes, water—and somehow end up talking about oceans, thunderstorms, showers, childhood summers, and why something so ordinary might actually point to something bigger. They close with a Gift of Perspective segment: chaotic early adulthood moments, journal entries that hit a little too hard, and the strange comfort of realizing…you won’t always feel the way you feel right now.

14 mai

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39 min
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He Had the Dream. Then He Walked Away. | Fr. Chase Hilgenbrink

What drives a person to give up their lifelong dream?In this episode of the Varsity Catholic Podcast, host Brady Stier sits down with the remarkable Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck: a former D1 soccer player at Clemson University, a professional athlete who competed in Chile, and now a Catholic priest serving as Vocation Director for the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. Fr. Chase is a beloved speaker and spiritual Father. Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varsitycatholic/Find us Online: https://focus.org/what-we-do/varsity-catholicEmail us at: varsitycatholic@focus.org

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46 min
4 juin

People Pleasing & Authenticity

Sarra and Jule unpack the gift — and danger — of people pleasing: the art of sprinkling “a little sugar” into daily life, apologizing for things no one noticed, trying to become a grocery store clerk’s favorite customer, and the fine line between kindness and becoming a total doormat. Along the way, they swap stories about Starbucks customer service training, Southwest boarding-pass drama, and why every millennial adds “lol” to avoid sounding hostile. Then they dive into authenticity — why being genuinely yourself is harder (and more freeing) than performing a curated version of your life. They talk social media pressure, vulnerability versus transparency, homeschooling insecurities, faith, marriage, friendship, makeup-free freedom, and the exhausting reality of trying to control how everyone perceives you. It’s an honest conversation about what it means to be fully known and fully loved. They close things out with the debut of their new “Stocking Stuffers” segment: nervous-system-reset jumping hacks, candy jars for adults, Sumo Citrus evangelism, favorite books and movies, Project Hail Mary, Theology for Beginners, and a passionate recommendation for Moonstruck.

4 juin

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40 min

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