Have you ever felt underestimated?? Mary Marantz joins us to discuss the surprisingly simple shift to quit playing small, NAME the fear, and move forward anyway.  Mary helps us overcome perfectionism, procrastination, people-pleasing, imposter syndrome and overthinking (whew!).  Mary has advice for anyone who feels like they aren't enough, their dreams are too big, or they don't know where to begin. Mary is the real deal and we can't wait to share this conversation with you! 

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Learn more about Mary's new book Underestimated: The Surprisingly Simple Shift to Quit Playing Small, Name the Fear, and Move Forward Anyway 

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Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

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In this week's rambling, we have some life updates for y'all (including Fran's new hair and new house!) plus our thoughts on Holy Week and Easter Sunday.  Fran has a great book recommendation and we wrap it all up with 1 Corinthians 13.  We love y'all and hope this conversation encourages you today!  Remember Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

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In this conversation, we are rambling about the weather, sports and Jesus.  We share how we were personally affected by last week's storms including the damage at Union University and an update on Baby Brownie.  We also talk about March Madness including the coaches and players we love and what we are learning from them.  We wrap it all up with encouragement straight from scripture.  We love y'all and love having these conversations with you each week! 

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Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

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In this week's conversation, we share what we are loving lately including the recent bible reading on Union University's campus.  We also talk about Leadership Union and a recent session we had with students on failure and how it can ultimately lead to success, plus the one surprising question we should ask our children (and ourselves!) each week.  We wrap it all up with some encouragement straight from scripture.  We love y'all and are so happy to have you here with us!

Proverbs 24:16 "For a righteous man falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in time of calamity."

Failure is not final. It's a growth opportunity to rise again as we rely on the Lord and the power of his might. 

Jeremiah 17:7 "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him."

Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

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In this conversation, we update y'all on the sad thing that happened to both of us on the exact same day.  We never know what life may bring, but we do know we are always better together, and and we are so grateful the Lord goes before us every step of the way!  We love y'all and love rambling with you each week. 

Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

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We have lots of fun rambling for y'all this week!  This is one of those conversations that will make you laugh and smile, plus Fran has a sweet update from her Union University GO Trip to Clarkston, Georgia. We also recap Gather 2025 and Angela shares her new favorite way to memorize scripture with Dwell Differently.  As Fran reminds us, "To be a true disciple of Christ in unhurried culture, it will cost you something."  Jesus is worth it all!   We sure do love y'all and hope this episode encourages each of you! 

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Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

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Our beloved Grace Valentine is back with a brand new book "The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships." Grace helps us rethink the way we connect with others and shares her wise and relatable insight on belonging, comparison, gossip, and the scriptures that equip us to be a better friend. We talk about the different types of friends and why we need each of them. Grace reminds us we are not alone as we pursue friendships especially when God designed us for community.

In her own beautiful words "...I am praying that as you read these words, you will find peace from Jesus, unreasonable love, confidence to not give up, and friendships that make you better.  Better is coming when you do life with the Giver of Life."  Go buy her book!!   It's a beautiful read for all of us, but we especially recommend it for your high school and college students.  

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Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

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In this episode, we ramble about new things (do you have milk standards?), new discoveries, and old reminders that are perfect for self-reflection as we begin Lent this Wednesday.

We wrap it all up with a short, powerful prayer and beautiful reminders from Psalm 34:4-5: "I sought the Lord and he answered me; and delivered me from all my fears.  Those who look to him are radiant. Their faces are never covered in shame." 

We sure do love y'all and hope you have a great week!

Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

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Well, this conversation was fun!  Angela just got back from her first trip to New Orleans, and we have lots of details.  We talk about the food, the culture, and our thoughts about it all.  In classic Rambling fashion, we also made it spiritual, and Fran wraps it all up with a mic drop moment you don't want to miss!  We sure do love y'all and love serving you through this podcast.  We hope y'all have a great week! 

Proverbs 16:24 “Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."

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If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or email Fran at [email protected] - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply!  Simply use the word TALK on the application.

Thank you for joining in our rambling this week!  Remember Proverbs 16:24 “Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."  We love y'all, and we are so grateful for you! 

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If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or emai Fran at [email protected] - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply!  Simply use the word TALK on the application.