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Общество и культура

Общество и культура

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-1 ДН.

Vacay Mode & Money Struggles

Vacay mode or money mode: which one are you in right now? This week, we’re unwrapping the gift of stepping away… and the gift of not always having it all figured out. We kick things off in full vacay mode—from the magic of setting your out-of-office to the mindset shift that makes even a weekend getaway feel like a full reset. We get into vacation personalities (planner vs. go-with-the-flow), Midwest lake life dreams, chaotic boat days, and the simple traditions that make trips unforgettable (bare feet, sugary cereal, and a whole new vacation alter ego). Then we pivot into something a little deeper: money struggles. We talk honestly about financial anxiety, comparison culture, student loans, and the pressure to “have it all together.” But more importantly, we unpack how limitations can actually shape gratitude, creativity, and trust in God’s provision—and why your worth has nothing to do with your bank account. Along the way: farm life stories that feel like reality TV, a very disappointing adult Pop-Tart experience, homemade treats, side-hustle dreams, and the ongoing journey of building a life (and identity) rooted in something deeper than money. Plus, our “gift to you”: a surprisingly satisfying car-cleaning hack + budget-friendly perfume dupes that smell like luxury without the price tag. So whether you’re clocking out mentally or crunching numbers—this one’s for you. What’s your ideal vacay mode… and what’s something money has taught you lately? Drop it in the comments 💬

-1 дн.

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40 мин.
2 АПР.

Road Trips & Documentaries

Road trips: are they chaotic, magical, or both? This week, we unpack the gift of hitting the open road (snacks, playlists, inside jokes, and all) — then switch lanes into the gift of documentaries, from sports epics to bizarre niche films you can’t believe exist. Along the way: Sarra becomes the queen of the wood-burning fireplace, Jule enters her trad-wife cooking era (roux! mirepoix! chicken pot pie!), and we relive road trip lore like minivan movie setups, jalapeño Cheetos supremacy, and the time Sarra had to drive a stick shift on the “wrong” side of the road in England… with a very concerned mom marking an X on her hand. Then we talk docs we love (and docs that wrecked us), why true crime can feel complicated, and we trade a final “gift to you” with a game-changing thermal brush + two-ingredient biscuits. What’s your go-to road trip snack + your best documentary rec? Drop it in the comments 💬 !

2 апр.

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41 мин.
-3 ДН.

He Was Punched in the Chapel: God's Unexpected Love Language

We are celebrating ONE YEAR! 🎉 A huge thank you to you listeners for supporting us. We can't do it without you. In this episode of Unwritten, guest Dominic Paolucci shares a gripping and unexpected story from a mission trip to Asia. He recounts a moment in a secret chapel where a bizarre prompting from the Holy Spirit to "hit" a discouraged friend resulted in a profound breakthrough of divine love. The conversation explores how God moves through both massive geopolitical shifts and the smallest, most personal gestures to draw people back to Him. For more like this, follow us or visit seekreplay.com. Share with the friend you thought of while listening!

-3 дн.

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14 мин.
-2 ДН.

The Biggest Dating Mistakes Men Make

Dating advice is everywhere and somehow it still misses the one thing guys actually need: stop making dating so complicated. In this episode, the guys break down the mistakes that quietly make dating miserable: the endless “talking phase,” dragging out friendships because you’re scared to ask her out, and treating one date like it’s basically a marriage proposal. They talk about why passivity feels “nice” but actually creates more confusion, why clarity is kinder than ambiguity, and how a little intentionality goes a long way. Plus: a simple playbook for asking her out (no awkward speech required) what actually makes a good first date why “dinner and a movie” is a terrible opener And the hilariously painful story of getting rejected mid–country two-step… followed by the only reasonable reaction:“I can’t wait to tell Clayton.” 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

-2 дн.

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43 мин.
31 МАР.

He Asked to Lead a Bible Study

He just wanted to lead a Bible study. That was the question. It should have been simple. But somewhere in the middle of that conversation, something shifted. What started as excitement turned into tension… and then something deeper. There was more behind his answer than expected.And more at stake than either of them realized. The conversation didn’t end cleanly. It didn’t resolve. But it led to something neither of them saw coming.

31 мар.

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11 мин.
26 МАР.

Letdowns & Conspiracy Theories

You know what they say about conspiracies: fun to dabble, dangerous to live by 😅😬 This week we unwrap two wildly different (but weirdly perfect) gifts: letdowns and conspiracy theories. Sarra shares why disappointment can become a gift—sometimes only 10–12 months later—and opens up about a tough season in England that reshaped how she sees herself. Jule brings the classic story of a zero-dollar paycheck (yes, really), then goes full-vulnerable with a college-era downfall that ended up being the turning point that changed everything: faith, friendships, vocation, and the life she has now. Then we completely switch gears and dabble responsibly in conspiracy theory fun: the Denver airport, Disney’s Frozen SEO theory, Mandela effect chaos (including a guy with a SAFE of “evidence”), Bigfoot, mermaids, dinosaurs… and the line between entertaining and harmful. We close with a White Elephant rapid-fire: retelling dreams, big headphones, “let them,” RSVP-ing “maybe,” and minimalist decor — receive, return, or re-gift? In this episode: - Why letdowns can reveal what you really believe about your worth - The difference between failing at something and being a failure - The “zero-dollar paycheck” moment (still iconic) - Conspiracy theories: fun to dabble, dangerous to live by - White Elephant hot takes, as always 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

26 мар.

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45 мин.
1 АПР.

Are You a Good Hang?

We all know someone who feels like instant sunshine in a room.And we all know someone who somehow makes the room heavier. So what’s the difference? In this episode, the guys unpack the anatomy of a “good hang:" range, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and the subtle ability to make people feel seen. They also talk about the habits that quietly drain a room: dominating the conversation, one-upping stories, pulling people into side conversations, or using humor to avoid depth. But the conversation turns personal: are we actually socially skilled… or just socially strategic? And how do you grow in presence without turning relationships into a performance? Because in the end, being a good hang isn’t about being impressive.It’s about being grounded enough that people are glad you showed up. 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

1 апр.

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35 мин.
-4 ДН.

Seton Hall Runners on Pain, Faith, and Prayer

Live from SEEK 26, Brady sits down with Seton Hall track & cross country athletes Michael Kelton and Steven Beeman for a conversation about the surprising overlap between faith and endurance sports. They share their first-ever SEEK experience (opening Mass, the atmosphere, and why conferences remind you you’re not alone), then get real about what running teaches: perseverance, suffering, community, and becoming present to God. From Bible verses they carry into races, to the behind-the-scenes work most people never see (core training, injury prevention, and the “contact sport” side of cross country), this episode hits the heart of what it means to compete well and keep the faith. You’ll also hear how a simple invitation turned into a team Bible study, why running can become a form of prayer, and what legacy they hope to leave at Seton Hall — in sport, in leadership, and in discipleship. Key moments: SEEK highs • running as prayer • offering up pain • injuries and surrender • building team culture • leaving a legacy of excellence Hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode! 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/varsity-catholic-podcast/id1855639759⁠⁠ Listen on YouTube→⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VarsityCatholicPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/varsitycatholic/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠varsitycatholic@focus.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seekreplay.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more original content and early releases, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠seekreplay.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Varsity Catholic Podcast is a production of FOCUS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.focus.org⁠⁠

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59 мин.
19 МАР.

Neighborhoods & Coffee Shops

This episode has everything: adult hide-and-seek, a mysterious car break-in, and the surprisingly sacred art of becoming a regular somewhere. Jule shares the chaos of playing adult hide-and-seek (including an unforgettable bathroom moment) and her new interest in mahjong. Then we hear Jule's true neighborhood mystery: her car gets broken into, and somehow involves...an empty Tidy Cat jug??(Nancy Drew could never.) The twist reveal is strangely wholesome. Listen for the full story. From there we talk about being an active citizen of your block, becoming a regular somewhere, and why coffee shops can be a daytime “watering hole” for connection—plus Starbucks drive-thru lore and baristas who remember your order. We close with a rapid-fire White Elephant round: fake nails, sneakers with dresses, tattoo sleeves, frozen cocktails, Real Housewives, and wedding dress codes—receive, return, or re-gift? 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

19 мар.

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35 мин.
5 МАР.

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

5 мар.

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45 мин.

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