In this episode come on the journey as we discuss our New Years Eve recap (and how early our bed times were), a beautiful story about the impact your neighbors can have, how to walk with people in seasons of grief, multi-tasking and the strategy (and timing!) of taking down all your Christmas decor! We cover it all today right here on the POGcast. 

1:02 - Welcome to the new set!
3:10 - Word buzzer.
5:01 - New Years Eve Recap.
13:34 - Circle of Friends: A neighbors impact.
17:56 - How you can come around people in grief.
18:42 - We were never made to multitask.
19:48 - Diary of a Private Prayer.
30:08 - Circle Up: tips and tricks.
30:52 - Strategy for taking down Christmas decor.
33:59 - Christmas cards turned into gift tags. 

You're invited to take a trip down the 2025 Memory Lane with us. Laughs, reflection, and big plans for the New Year! 

2:07-9:22 - Favorite Point of Grace group memory.
9:22-14:04 - Favorite personal 2025 memory.
14:04-18:20 - Liberty University graduation.
18:20-19:27 - Circle up with tips and tricks.
19:27-20:56 - NYX Lip products.
20:56-23:02 - Night Vision Driving Glasses.
23:02-26:27 - Cherry Coke Zero.
26:27-38:12 - New Years Resolutions.

On this episode we let you in on our personal plans for Christmas - in-laws, out-laws, friends, and family. The last candle of Advent - Love - is lit, along with the Christmas candle. Plus, an animal rescue story you won't believe! All on Christmas Eve, right here on the POGcast. 

1:28-7:06 - Christmas with in-laws, Oklahoma Christmas, and quiet Christmas at the Breens
7:06-14:24 - Neighbors being neighbors, a very sick owl, and Walden's Puddle
14:24-21:59 - Purple Love candle and the White Christmas candle for Advent, Corinthians and Matthew reading
21:59-32:13 - Christmas games, quality questions, and the Santa question

Did you know you can WATCH "Circle of Friends" as well as listen? We tell you how on today's episode. We'll also hear a heart-warming story of true friendship, 'light' the third Advent candle, and discuss perhaps the most important treat of the season. 

4:00-8:48 - Caroline and Lily Pulitzer, Leigh's aches and pains, and an Oklahoma Christmas.
8:48-15:44 - Christmas friendship story from Denise, www.dailygood.org, and loneliness during the holidays. 15:44-22:41 - The Joy candle of the Advent wreath and Jesus' arrival.
22:41-33:17 - Time with family, Chick-fil-A Peppermint shake (add cookie crumbles), Reindeer games, and candy canes. 

We are mid-Christmas tour but taking a break to be with YOU and our NEW show jingle is here! Put a short hold on wrapping presents and baking cookies, make yourself a nice cup of cocoa, and spend a few minutes in the circle. You'll hear about our time meeting new friends in Dallas, the world's most powerful purse-sized fan, and Advent encouragement. Not necessarily in that order! 

3:45-9:04 - New jingle and road life. 

9:04-17:18 - New friends from the Digging In Women's Conference. 

17:18-22:15 - Advent Week 2. 

22:15-31:57 - Exercise, C.S. Lewis, and the Heayzoki Portable Handheld Turbo Fan.

Consider this your invitation to jump into our Christmas chaos. Rehersals, and Advent, and Latte's oh my! Also, you won't want to miss Leigh's smelly tell-all! - Christmas tour rehersals and Jason Gray song. - Black and White Party. - Advent Week 1. - Sugar cookie latte, Christmas card box, and steamer trick.

It's almost Thanksgiving and we can't wait! It's all about side dishes, South Carolina, and scriptures of gratitude. Circle up!
1:18-7:39 - Andy's birthday, Thanksgiving plans, and side dishes.
7:39-13:52 - Neighborly friendship.
13:52-19:55 - Scriptures of Gratitude.
19:55-27:32 - Favorite Things Party and a recipe for contentment.

Hello lovely listeners! We would love for you to hang out with us for a few laugh-filled minutes on the pod today. It's almost Christmas tour time so that means practice, practice, practice. 

Also, it wasn't in the show notes to talk about shaving our faces, but here we are! Join in the circle of friends if you dare. 

2:08-7:49 - Christmas music practice and No Shave November
7:49-11:58 - Comfortable silence friendships
11:58-22:51 - 1st Corinthians and Unity in Diversity
22:51-33:56 - Christmas tour dates and your local food bank

There is so much to celebrate today! Shelley pays tribute to our American veterans, Denise throws a baby shower, and Leigh honors a friend's life well-lived. Have a coffee (or a Diet Coke!) break with the gals and join the circle of friends. 

1:55-8:36 - Birthdays and baby showers, trip to Michigan

8:36-16:12 - A loving tribute and friendships with women

16:12-20:21 - Adoption

20:21-26:00 - Turkey time, Winter Wonderland vinyl, Manger Throne devotional book

Denise, Leigh, and Shelley are back to break down holiday decorating, Bible facts we never knew, and Dancing with the Stars. 

Pro tip - have your tissues ready for the Circle of Friends moment.

00:54-7:42 - Family wedding, Halloween candy, and razorblades
7:42-15:11 - Alan Levi's book, "The Last Sweet Mile" 
15:11-23:54 - Judas, Romans, and gratitude for the ability to know God
23:54-31:24 - Soup season and DWTS