Mandy and Stephanie kick off Season 4 with contagious excitement (and matching outfits!) as they announce Harvest to Hope—a four-month journey through the holidays from fall to Christmas. Recorded in true Uncommon Purpose fashion—equal parts laughter, reflection, and depth—this conversation sets the tone for a season devoted to celebration, intentional living, and keeping Jesus at the center of it all.

From pumpkin spice to Hallmark movies, the co-hosts talk honestly about what it means to stay present through the chaos of October to December. They name the tension between joy and exhaustion, resilience and rest, grief and gratitude, and remind listeners that every season can become sacred when we slow down and remember why we celebrate.

Whether you love Christmas trees (plural!), red-truck décor, or late-night Hallmark binges, you’ll find warmth and purpose in this kickoff episode—and a gentle nudge to approach the coming months with hope, humor, and holy awareness.

Video Audrey Mentioned at the Beginning of the Episode: IT'S TIME!

Listen for:

• Why the co-hosts chose Harvest to Hope as their new theme
• How to keep Jesus in the center of every celebration
• Honest reflections on play, grief, resilience, and tiredness
• The great Christmas-tree debate and Hallmark traditions
• How being present changes how we experience the season

Scriptures & Themes

• Matthew 11:28-29 – “Come to me, all who are weary…” (rest & presence)
• Galatians 6:9 – Perseverance and harvest
• Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know…” (centering in busy seasons)
• Themes: Presence, resilience, slowing down, purpose in celebration, joy + grief, spiritual rhythms, finding Jesus in every holiday

Topics & Stories

• Why the team shifted from a “deep” planned season to this celebratory one
• The meaning behind Harvest to Hope — four months (Oct–Dec) of purpose-filled celebration
• Balancing faith and fun: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas
• Hallmark movies, Christmas-tree traditions, and the true nativity timeline
• Honest talk about resilience and permission to rest
• “Sister Perry” (menopause humor and honesty) and being gentle with ourselves
• The rhythm of fall as a built-in invitation to slow down and reconnect

Mentions & Resources

• John Mark Comer’s “Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” sermon reference
• Therapy & Theology Podcast with Lisa TerKeurst
• Dull’s Tree Farm and Dickens on Main in Texas
• Oura Ring conversation on rest and resilience tracking

Reflection Prompts for Listeners

• What does it mean for you to be present this holiday season?
• Where do you feel weary or “tired of being resilient”?
• What rhythms help you slow down—Sabbath, journaling, walks, worship?
• How might you find Jesus in the middle of the ordinary—pumpkins, parties, or porch lights?

Calls to Action

• Follow and engage on Instagram @uncommonpurposepodcast and Facebook.
• Comment your favorite fall-to-Christmas tradition or how you plan to stay present.
• Share this episode with a friend who needs a little hope heading into the holidays.