A Seat For You

April & Leslie
  • 5.0 (8)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY
  • SERIES

Just a couple people trying to live life to the fullest despite all the information coming in on a daily basis. Our hearts are to build community with those who have not been offered a seat at the table, by having conversations around how we got here and where to go from here, so that there is always a seat for you. 

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    Episode 1: No Turning Back, No Turning Back...

    When things don't feel right, or when something just feels off....it usually is. What happens when you open yourself up to learning and growing and discover things that you can't turn away from any longer? Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    48 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Episode 2: Big Hair & Stupid Amber

    Listen in as Leslie asks April to take us back to the days of matching outfits with mom, big red hair, and cheerleading tryouts. Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    26 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Episode 3: Hey, That's Just Uncle Herb

    In this episode, April digs into Leslie's upbringing, growing up around important people, her privilege and also being the only child of a single mom. Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    23 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Episode 4: Hindsight is 20/20

    We are just trying to have a nice time despite knowing facts and information. In this episode, we reference Watermark Church in Tampa. If you would like to hear additional Sunday Services or find out more information, please check them out online at https://www.watermarktampa.com/ Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    40 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Episode 5: Ready, Reset, Go

    What do you do to reset when it all gets to be too much? Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    29 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Episode 6: What are peoples biggest fears?

    In this emotionally raw episode, join April and Leslie as they discuss a few of their greatest fears in life at this moment. From the a universal fear of rejection, planning for retirement, or the real and pressing concern of finding safe living spaces, these sensitive topics just may resonate with you as well.  Whether you're grappling with one of these fears or curious about ours, we hope this episode will foster insight and help provide solutions. No matter your fear, remember that you are not alone and we always have a seat for you! Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    36 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Episode 7: What is manufactured outrage, and have you been a victim?

    We are outraged... And it just might be manufactured! Manufactured outrage refers to a deliberate act of feigning outrage or offense by an individual or a group.  In this episode, Leslie and April discuss a few high profile examples of topics that could be perceived as manufactured outrage. Take a listen and decide for yourself. People may engage in manufactured outrage for various reasons. Here are a few possible motivations: 1. Attention-seeking: Manufacturing outrage can be a way for individuals or groups to grab attention by creating a controversial or sensational situation. This attention can lead to increased visibility, media coverage, or social media engagement. 2. Sympathy or support: Feigning outrage can elicit sympathy or support from others who might empathize with the perceived injustice or offense. This can help in mobilizing a following or gaining public support for a particular cause or agenda. 3. Political advantage: Some individuals or groups may use manufactured outrage as a strategic tool to discredit opponents, divert attention from their own shortcomings or controversial actions, or create polarization to further their political goals. 4. Manipulating public opinion: Manufacturing outrage can shape public perception by presenting a distorted or exaggerated version of an issue. This can influence public sentiment, garner support for a particular viewpoint, or distract from more critical matters. 5. Covering up real issues: By creating manufactured outrage, individuals or groups can effectively divert attention away from genuine problems or controversial topics. This can help maintain the status quo or prevent meaningful discussions on pressing matters. It's important to note that not everyone engages in manufactured outrage, and motivations can vary greatly among individuals or groups.   Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    32 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Episode 8: Tamed... Toxic Experiences at Church

    In this episode, April digs into a few painful experiences at her past church.  Listen as she tries to identify what is toxic vs normal behavior by the churches leadership. Is taking someones book away considered spiritual abuse? Taking someone's book away by itself is not inherently considered spiritual abuse. However, whether it constitutes spiritual abuse or not depends on the context and intent behind the action. Spiritual abuse typically involves the misuse of spiritual or religious beliefs to manipulate, control, or harm someone emotionally, psychologically, or physically.  If taking someone's book away is done with the intent to control their access to certain beliefs, ideas, or knowledge, and is accompanied by coercive or manipulative tactics to enforce a particular spiritual or religious perspective, then it may be considered a form of spiritual abuse. On the other hand, if taking someone's book away is done for reasons unrelated to their spiritual or religious beliefs, such as concerns about the content being inappropriate or harmful in a different way, it may not be classified as spiritual abuse. Therefore, the classification of taking someone's book away as spiritual abuse or not depends on the specific circumstances surrounding the action.   You decide and share your thoughts on these topics or situations you have experienced personally, on our website - aseat4you.com Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    57 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    Episode 9: The results are in and the answer was YES

    Tons of feedback came pouring in for our question from last weeks episode... Was April's church experience toxic or not. This week we share an interesting experience we had at a local Dunkin Donuts, our night with Jen Hatmaker, and how to keep your convictions to yourself. If you would like to hear the full sermon that was used in this episode, watch here. Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    52 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    Episode 10: MEME-ories & Musings: Sparking Thought-Provoking Conversations with Memes

    In episode 10, April & Leslie share 6 thought provoking MEME's that have been saved in their shared podcast topic inspo folder on Instagram. With topics ranging from the patriarchy to 23 & me, we are sure you will find something to entertain you. Check out our Instagram account to see the MEME's we reference in the podcast. Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    34 min

  11. EPISODE 11

    Episode 11: Listening Beyond the Noise - Tips for Meaningful Conversations

    We discuss ways to listen effectively when you are engaging in conversations with your friends. And Leslie is triggered by a recent podcast they listened to on a road trip. Find out what the hoopla is all about in this episode.  Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    38 min

  12. EPISODE 12

    Episode 12: Leaving Comfort Zones, The Art of Change

    In our last episode of season 1, April and Leslie discuss ways to make small changes in your life and how small changes have impacted theirs. For April, leaving a church was an important decision and for Leslie, going to a church was one. But both lead to very different experiences.  Listen to episode 12 to find out more.  Website Instagram Thank you to our sponsor - A Media Marketing A Media Marketing is a company that specializes in various marketing strategies and techniques to help businesses promote their products or services effectively. They offer a range of services such as social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content creation, digital advertising, email marketing, and website development. A Media Marketing aims to assist clients in reaching their target audience, increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, and ultimately boosting sales and revenue. They tailor their marketing strategies based on the unique goals and needs of each client, ensuring a customized and results-driven approach.

    43 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

Just a couple people trying to live life to the fullest despite all the information coming in on a daily basis. Our hearts are to build community with those who have not been offered a seat at the table, by having conversations around how we got here and where to go from here, so that there is always a seat for you. 

Information

  • Creator
    April & Leslie
  • Episodes
    12
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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