That's Why We're Friends

That's Why We're Friends
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Welcome to a space where honest conversations meet hilarious moments. Join us as we navigate this “oldish” season of life with grace, grit, and a whole lot of laughter. From parenting adult kids to processing faith, marriage, health, and everything in between—we’re showing up as we are, trusting God through it all, and finding reasons to laugh (even when life feels hard). If you’ve ever felt a little overwhelmed, a little older, and a little unsure—but still full of faith—this podcast is for you.

  1. 4D AGO

    The One With Taylor Cole

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.   If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff, this is it!  —---- This week on That’s Why We’re Friends… In this episode, we’re joined by Taylor Cole, online campus pastor at Valley Creek Church, who shares how a hard season in her life reshaped the way she sees God. With a background in TV production and communications, Taylor brings a unique perspective to what it means to truly behold Jesus, not just as a concept, but as a lived, daily experience. We talk about how slowing down and noticing God in everyday moments allows His words and ways to take root in our hearts and overflow into how we live. Taylor shares how gratitude and curiosity led her to become fascinated with God again, why beholding is so much bigger than worship alone, and how creating margin for “holy interruptions” can open our eyes to Him in ways we might otherwise miss. This conversation is an invitation to step out of a formula and into a fuller experience of who God is. Follow / get in touch with Taylor:  Social Media Insta: @TravelwithTLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorlcole/ Websites    TVwithTLC.com ValleyCreek.org/Online —------- Want 30% off first order + up to $60 free gift at Thrive Market? Use this link:https://shop.thrivemarket.com/caraprice Get all the CLEAN MONDAY seasonings, protein powders & Gluten Free Ramen Kits here: https://cleanmondaymeals.com/cara6582950 Cara's Favorite is the dairy-free Ranch Seasoning Mix & Sara's Favorite is the Ramen Noodles! —------- Things we mentioned in this episode:  To get all the freebies we offer, follow this link:https://thatswhywerefriends.com/freebies Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on! Find us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thatswhy_werefriends/ OR at  https://thatswhywerefriends.com/ And watch our episodes on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support. **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.

    45 min

  2. APR 14

    The One Where We Trade Our Weariness for His Strength

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.   If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff, this is it!  —---- This week on That’s Why We’re Friends… Jesus doesn’t just show us the ways of God, He embodies them. In this episode, we talk about the invitation He gives us in Matthew 11:28, to come to Him when we are weary and find real rest. We unpack what it means that Jesus is gentle and humble in heart, how His authority is not harsh but deeply comforting, and why we so easily lose sight of Him even when we know He’s with us. If you’ve been carrying more than you were meant to or feeling spiritually tired, this conversation is a reminder that Jesus isn’t asking more from you—He’s inviting you to come closer and let Him carry you. —------- Want 30% off first order + up to $60 free gift at Thrive Market? Use this link: https://shop.thrivemarket.com/caraprice Get all the CLEAN MONDAY seasonings, protein powders & Gluten Free Ramen Kits here: https://cleanmondaymeals.com/cara6582950 Cara's Favorite is the dairy free Ranch Seasoning Mix & Sara's Favorite is the Ramen Noodles!—------- Things we mentioned in this episode:  To get all the freebies we offer, follow this link:https://thatswhywerefriends.com/freebies Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on! Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatswhy_werefriends/ OR at  https://thatswhywerefriends.com/ And watch our episodes on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support. **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.

    38 min

  3. APR 7

    The One Where Everything Starts With Beholding Jesus

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.   If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff, this is it! —----This week on That’s Why We’re Friends… After a month of talking about spiritual disciplines, we’re stepping into something deeper: what it actually means to behold Jesus. Because when we truly see Him, everything changes. In this episode, we talk about how beholding Jesus creates awe and wonder, anchors our next steps, and reminds us that He is not distant or unreachable…He came to us. We unpack what it looks like to recognize His presence in the everyday moments of our lives, not just the big, obvious ones, and how slowing down allows our spiritual eyes and ears to open. If you’ve been striving, searching, or feeling unsure of what’s next, this conversation is an invitation to simply look at Him again. —------- Want 30% off first order + up to $60 free gift at Thrive Market? Use this link:https://shop.thrivemarket.com/caraprice Get all the CLEAN MONDAY seasonings, protein powders & Gluten Free Ramen Kits here: https://cleanmondaymeals.com/cara6582950 Cara's Favorite is the dairy-free Ranch Seasoning Mix & Sara's Favorite is the Ramen Noodles! —------- Things we mentioned in this episode:  To get all the freebies we offer, follow this link:https://thatswhywerefriends.com/freebies Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on! Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatswhy_werefriends/ OR at  https://thatswhywerefriends.com/ And watch our episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support. **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.

    37 min

  4. MAR 31

    The One With Rachel Moreno

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.     If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff, this is it!  This week on That’s Why We’re Friends…  In this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends, we’re joined by Rachel Moreno, who has been leading worship for over 20 years, to talk about what worship really is. Is it just music? Is it just Sunday mornings? Or is it something much deeper? We unpack how worship is ultimately submission - a posture of the heart that says, “God, You are worthy.” Every Christian is invited into worship, whether or not music feels natural or emotional to you. We talk about how God calls us to worship Him with our whole life - our obedience, our surrender, our daily choices - and how music is a beautiful gift that can deepen that expression. If you’ve ever felt like worship just isn’t “your thing,” this conversation will remind you: you don’t have to be a music lover to be a worshipper. To listen to messages from Valley Creek Church on Spiritual Disciplines, follow this link: https://valleycreek.plus/search?text=a%20different%20way —------- Want 30% off first order + up to $60 free gift at Thrive Market? Use this link: https://shop.thrivemarket.com/caraprice   Get all the CLEAN MONDAY seasonings, protein powders & Gluten Free Ramen Kits here:https://cleanmondaymeals.com/cara6582950 —------- To get all the freebies we offer, head to our website: https://thatswhywerefriends.com/freebies Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on!   Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatswhy_werefriends/ OR at    https://thatswhywerefriends.com/ And watch our episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends   *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support.  **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.

    53 min

  5. MAR 24

    The One Where The Word Comes Alive

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.    If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff, this is it!  This week on That’s Why We’re Friends…  In this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends, we talk about Scripture and Meditation & why reading the Bible isn’t meant to be dry, confusing, or intimidating. God’s Word is living & active, and the Holy Spirit reveals truth when we slow down, ask questions, and seek Him. We talk about how there are seasons in our walk with God, how discovering new things in Scripture can actually be fun, and how the Bible becomes a steady foundation when everything else feels shaky. Scripture isn’t just information - it’s transformation. It guides us, anchors us, and equips us with truth against anything the enemy tries to bring against us. This conversation will remind you that the Word of God is not just something we read… it’s something we stand on. To listen to messages from Valley Creek Church on Spiritual Disciplines, follow this link: https://valleycreek.plus/search?text=a%20different%20way —------- Want 30% off first order + up to $60 free gift at Thrive Market? Use this link: https://shop.thrivemarket.com/caraprice   Get all the CLEAN MONDAY seasonings, protein powders & Gluten Free Ramen Kits here:https://cleanmondaymeals.com/cara6582950 —------- To get all the freebies we offer, head to our website: https://thatswhywerefriends.com/freebies Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on!   Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatswhy_werefriends/ OR at    https://thatswhywerefriends.com/ And watch our episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support.  **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.

    1h 2m

  6. MAR 17

    The One With Jill Miller

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.     If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff, this is it!    This week on That’s Why We’re Friends…  In this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends, we’re joined by Jill Miller from Teacher Be Still to talk about the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude. In a world filled with constant notifications, noise, and distraction, what does it actually look like to pull away like Jesus did? We talk about quieting both the external noise around us and the internal noise within us. Sometimes it’s as simple - and as hard - as putting our phones down. Silence and solitude aren’t about isolation; they’re about training our hearts and minds to hear the voice of God. Because often, He is speaking, but we can’t hear Him when everything else is loud. This practice builds on every other spiritual discipline and reminds us that intimacy with God grows in stillness. Connect with our guest today, Jill Miller from Teacher Be Still. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacherbestill/?hl=en Or her website: https://teacherbestill.com/ TO GET THE FREE DEVOTIONAL JILL MENTIONED, CHECK THE RESOURCES TAB  -------   To listen to messages from Valley Creek Church on Spiritual Disciplines, follow this link:   https://valleycreek.plus/search?text=a%20different%20way —------- Want 30% off first order + up to $60 free gift at Thrive Market? Use this link: https://shop.thrivemarket.com/caraprice   Get all the CLEAN MONDAY seasonings, protein powders & Gluten Free Ramen Kits here:https://cleanmondaymeals.com/cara6582950 —------- To get all the freebies we offer, follow this link: https://thatswhywerefriends.com/freebies Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on! Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatswhy_werefriends/ OR at    https://thatswhywerefriends.com/ And watch our episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support.  **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.

    1 hr

  7. MAR 10

    The One Where We Invite God Into Our Everyday

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.     If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff, this is it!   This week on That’s Why We’re Friends…   In this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends, we continue our conversation on spiritual disciplines by diving into prayer and fasting - two practices that can feel intimidating, but are actually invitations into deeper relationship. We talk about how God is already our Father, and that relationship isn’t earned by effort. Prayer and fasting aren’t about striving, they’re about awareness. They are ways we intentionally invite God into the life He has already given us. We share practical ways to pray Scripture, what it really means to “pray without ceasing,” and even some of our own failures along the way. Because prayer isn’t perfected overnight, it’s a practice that grows over time, rooted in grace.   To listen to messages from Valley Creek Church on Spiritual Disciplines, follow this link:   https://valleycreek.plus/search?text=a%20different%20way —------- Want 30% off first order + up to $60 free gift at Thrive Market? Use this link: https://shop.thrivemarket.com/caraprice   Get all the CLEAN MONDAY seasonings, protein powders & Gluten Free Ramen Kits here:https://cleanmondaymeals.com/cara6582950 —------- To get all the freebies we offer, follow this link: https://thatswhywerefriends.com/freebies Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on! Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatswhy_werefriends/ OR at  https://thatswhywerefriends.com/ And watch our episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends   *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support.  **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.

    1h 1m

  8. MAR 3

    The One Where God’s Kindness Changes Us

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.     If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff, this is it!  —---- This week on That’s Why We’re Friends…   When you hear the words confession and repentance, do they feel heavy? In this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends, we begin our March series on spiritual disciplines by unpacking what these words really mean & why they’re actually an invitation to freedom. We talk about how spiritual disciplines were never meant to be a checklist or a performance for God, but a pathway to deeper intimacy with Him. Confession isn’t about shame. Repentance isn’t about punishment. It’s about a relationship. It’s about letting God gently change us. And as Scripture reminds us, it’s His kindness that leads us to repentance. This conversation is honest, freeing, and a reminder that the goal has always been closeness with Him. To listen to messages from Valley Creek Church on Spiritual Disciplines, follow this link: https://valleycreek.plus/search?text=a%20different%20way   —------- Want 30% off first order + up to $60 free gift at Thrive Market? Use this link: https://shop.thrivemarket.com/caraprice   Get all the CLEAN MONDAY seasonings, protein powders & Gluten Free Ramen Kits here:https://cleanmondaymeals.com/cara6582950 —------- To get all the freebies we offer, follow this link: https://thatswhywerefriends.com/freebies Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on!   Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatswhy_werefriends/ OR at    https://thatswhywerefriends.com/ And watch our episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends   Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you.  We appreciate your support.  *Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.

    48 min
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Welcome to a space where honest conversations meet hilarious moments. Join us as we navigate this “oldish” season of life with grace, grit, and a whole lot of laughter. From parenting adult kids to processing faith, marriage, health, and everything in between—we’re showing up as we are, trusting God through it all, and finding reasons to laugh (even when life feels hard). If you’ve ever felt a little overwhelmed, a little older, and a little unsure—but still full of faith—this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    That's Why We're Friends
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
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    Explicit
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