Quirks, Bumps, and Bruises The Morning JoyRide

Join us on this episode of Quirks, Bumps, and Bruises as we sit down with Christy Reid, the inspiring CEO of UnityFest USA. Christy shares her incredible journey of faith and obedience, detailing how UnityFest brings together diverse musical genres to glorify God. She recounts miraculous stories of financial provisions, where God's timing and generosity have surpassed all expectations, reinforcing the power of steadfast faith and trust. Christy's testimony highlights the need for churches to ...

Join us on this heartfelt episode of Quirks, Bumps, and Bruises as Melody and Candi discuss the increasing anxiety among school-aged children, often stemming from turmoil at home. Drawing from personal experiences and the touching story of Russ Taff, who carried the weight of his home life into the classroom, we explore how these struggles can impact a child's performance and well-being. We share a powerful initiative by a compassionate teacher who sends home a "handle with care" note, offeri...

Ever feel like a recipe sent you hunting for a dodo bird feather at your local grocery store? Trust us, it’s an adventure you'd want to avoid! Join Candi and Melody on this laugh-out-loud episode of Quirks, Bumps, and Bruises as we share our amusing pet peeves about cooking, starting with a hilarious takedown of TV chefs and their so-called "simple" recipes. We reminisce about our wild goose chases for bizarre ingredients and poke fun at how out of touch these shows can be. We then shift...

Ever been at the end of a drive-thru speaker only to be greeted with a curt, "What do you want?" Or waited endlessly in a store while employees seem to be more interested in avoiding eye contact than helping you? Join us on this episode of Quirks, Bumps, and Bruises as Candi and Melody recount these exact experiences and more. From a grueling hour-and-a-half wait at a cell phone store to a disappointing fast-food fiasco, we’re pulling back the curtain on the alarming decline of good customer ...

Join us for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we chat with Wendy about the retro fashion trends and fads that we would love to bring back. Wendy shares her fond memories of the grand stereo systems from the 1970s, complete with turntables and cassette players, while we explore the evolution of music formats from records to digital. Candy reminisces about her love for jelly shoes and crimped hair from the 80s and early 90s, and we laugh about the quirky joy of picking rocks out of the botto...

Listen in as we explore the quirkiest, and most annoying, things people do during church services on our latest podcast episode. Melody and Candi, discuss the odd and sometimes humorous actions we've noticed – and we're not just talking about the typical whispering or fidgeting. From the surprising sound of fingernail clippings echoing off the pews to the distracting jingle of change in someone's pocket, we've got a collection of stories that will have you chuckling and perhaps nodding in rec...