Are you the person who plans every minute of vacation... or are you happy to hop in the car and see where the day takes you? 🚗🗺️

In this episode, Cathrine and Tracy dive into the classic "left brain vs. right brain" conversation. While modern science says our brains don't work quite this simply, many of us naturally lean toward being more analytical or more creative. Either way, God has wired each of us with unique strengths.

You'll hear:

Most importantly, we're reminded that God didn't make us all the same. Our differences aren't flaws to fix—they're gifts to celebrate. ❤️

📖 Scripture: Psalm 139:14

💬 Call to Action: This week, think of someone whose brain works completely differently than yours. Instead of being frustrated by your differences, thank God for the unique gifts they bring to your family, workplace, church, or friendships. Be patient with people who are different than you.

🎙️ Because life happens... and sometimes the planner and the dreamer make the very best team. 💙

Have you ever watched a movie and then immediately started Googling because you realized there was a whole chapter of history you never learned in school? 🤯 That's exactly what happened to us after watching Sarah's Oil!

This week, Cathrine, Emily, and Tracy discuss the inspiring true story of Sarah Rector, a young Black girl whose seemingly worthless land turned out to contain a fortune in oil. Along the way, we explore African American history ✊🏾, Native American history 🪶, the Oklahoma oil boom 🛢️, and the surprising connections between them.

✨ Cathrine's summary of the film

❓ What would you do if oil was discovered in your backyard?

🌱 Sometimes the things the world overlooks become the very things God uses for His greatest purposes.

📖 "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone." — Psalm 118:22

🎬 Have you seen Sarah's Oil?

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Thanks for listening! 💕

🎙️ Life Happens. Laugh Anyway. 😄❤️

What did you think adulthood would be like? Freedom? Fun? Staying up as late as you want and eating ice cream for dinner? 🍦

Yeah... us too.

In this episode, Tracy, Cathrine, and special guest Valerie (our favorite Millennial mom!) compare notes on the realities of adulthood from two different generations. While some things have changed over the years, we discovered that adulthood has a way of surprising everyone. 😆

From parenting and marriage to budgeting and contentment, we're talking about the things nobody fully prepared us for.

👶 The 24/7 Weight of Parenting

💍 Marriage Communication Isn't as Easy as It Looks

💰 Nobody Escapes Financial Reality

✅ Adulthood is heavier than we expected.

✅ Healthy relationships require intentionality.

✅ Contentment is more valuable than perfection.

📖 Psalm 127:3

📖 James 1:19

📖 Matthew 6:21

📖 Matthew 11:28

✨ What burden are you carrying that God never intended you to carry alone?

Take one small step this week:

What has surprised YOU most about adulthood? 🤔

Connect with us and join the conversation: Email us at [email protected]

And remember...

💕 Life happens.

😂 Adulthood is weird.

☕ Most of us are making it up as we go.

So laugh anyway!

🎙️ Episode 268: “A Nostalgic Look Back in Time”

This week on the Life Happens, Laugh Anyway podcast, Tracy and Cathrine dive headfirst into the weird, wonderful, mildly dangerous world of growing up before smartphones, streaming, GPS and Amazon Prime. 😂

If you ever:

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☎️ Technology Trauma

And if you liked someone?

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🗺️ MapQuest & Getting Lost

Plus:

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📼 TV Was a Commitment

We discuss:

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🚬 Things That Were Weirdly Normal

We talk about:

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✨ 3 Takeaways

1️⃣ Every generation thinks theirs was normal

2️⃣ Convenience changed us

3️⃣ Nostalgia reminds us to laugh

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❤️ Spiritual Encouragement

Every generation has struggles.

Today’s kids may never understand our weird childhood experiences… but they’re navigating challenges we never faced too.

📖 Ecclesiastes 7:10 (NIV)

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📣 We Want to Hear From You!

What’s something young people today will NEVER understand? 😂

Send us:

Email Tracy at:

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🎧 Listen, laugh and subscribe to Life Happens, Laugh Anyway wherever you get your podcasts!

We all have decisions to make:

Today we’re talking about:

Not just:

But:

Inspired by the teaching of

These questions become a filter for wise decision-making.

📖 Identity matters.

If you belong to Christ, every decision reflects that identity.

Sometimes a “good” opportunity is still the wrong direction.

💬 Discuss:

👉 God’s will ALWAYS matches God’s Word.

If Scripture clearly says no…

Not:

📖 1 Corinthians 10:31

Talk about:

That’s such a revealing question.

💬 If we’re embarrassed to pray about it…that tells us something.

Not excitement.

👉 REAL peace.

This is powerful.

Talk about:

📖 God honors obedience.

Not always immediately.

Confess sin.

📖 Psalm 51:10

💬 Sin clouds discernment.

Commit yourself to doing God’s will—even if it’s not your preferred outcome.

This one is HARD. Because usually we already know what we WANT God to say 😅

📖 1 Chronicles 14:14–15

David waited for God’s instruction instead of rushing ahead.

💬 Waiting is not punishment.

Family.

📖 2 Samuel 7:3

Even good people can sometimes give premature advice.

Not one emotional prayer.

👉 Ongoing prayer.

📖 Philippians 4:6–7

God often clarifies direction through continued communion with Him.

📖 Colossians 3:15

📖 Colossians 3:17

💬 Peace becomes the umpire.

Not pressure.

Sometimes God’s direction:

But obedience and trust go together.

📖 Proverbs 28:26

📖 Proverbs 3:5–6

He wants to lead you.

Not before.

Impulsive decisions often create unnecessary pain.

“Are you there God? It’s Me Margaret. (Faith, Feelings & the Awkward Years)”

Ever wish you could go back and give your middle school self a hug… and maybe a better training bra? 😆

This week, we’re joined by Cathrine’s daughter Emily (film & theater grad 🎬) as we dive into the coming-of-age classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret—and WOW did it take us back.

From awkward junior high dances 💃 to spin-the-bottle disasters 😳 to whispering honest prayers to God… this episode is equal parts hilarious, nostalgic, and surprisingly meaningful.

Margaret talks to God—even when she’s confused.

And honestly? So do we.

We unpack what it looks like to:

👉 Truth: God isn’t intimidated by your questions… but He also doesn’t leave you stuck in confusion.

1. Awkward seasons are normal (even necessary)

2. You don’t have to rush identity

3. God welcomes honest questions

James 1:5

Instead of trying to figure everything out…

No perfect words.