Straight From The Heart(land)

Christine is so happy to welcome Sarah Lubach back on the podcast for this important conversation about race and the events of the past few weeks.

We discuss what we're learning, how we're failing, who's inspiring us and steps we can take to support the Black Lives Matter movement. It's a frank discussion about our own shortcomings and a time of asking questions about white privilege, anti-racism, defunding the police and the next steps we can all be taking to support (and enact) real change in our world.

We hope you'll listen and join in the conversation.

(Plus, like always, What's Making Our Hearts Beat!)

China's divorce rates skyrocketed after COVID-19 which gets Christine thinking about how all of our relationships - friendships, marriages and co-workers - will fare after all of this.

How are we handling our grief? Why do we feel so judged? What resentments are we carrying that will cause damage? And is there anything we can do to protect our relationships?? (Please say yes.)

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!

Christine is discovering all sorts of quirks of her own and her family's during the quarantine. Plus, quirks that only a quarantine would bring into our lives (hello, social distance parades, zoom happy hours, and wiping down our groceries!).

Take a listen to see if you have some of these same Quarantine Quirks!

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!

It's holy week! That seven days between Palm Sunday and Easter, filled with reflection, worship and traditions.

How will COVID-19 change our approach to this coming weekend? I have mixed feelings and some apprehension about it.

But, I'm challenging myself (and you!) to make this a holy week to remember by doing one small thing!

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!

From my quarantine to yours....hello!

Checking in to see how everyone is doing and sharing my personal ups and downs, including a major revelation that I got yesterday just when I desperately needed it!

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Straight From The Heart(land)! Happy birthday to you!!

Christine is celebrating four years of podcast fun and talking about living our lives from a place of being led vs. being driven.

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!

My word for 2020 changed! Hear why and how this year's word is challenging me to stop riding the emotional roller coaster and start responding vs. reacting.

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!

In honor of MLK Jr Day on Monday, Christine is sharing frankly about the lack of diversity in her own life and why she thinks that is. True confessions...and plans to change this reality.

Plus, crazy winter weather and What's Making My Heartbeat!

I set out to read 52 books (one per week) in 2019. Did I make the goal? Find out in this week's episode, including who are my favorite authors and what are my top picks for best books of the year.

Plus, I share all about our holiday break and What's Making My Heart Beat!

When the weather outside is frightful, a cozy movie sounds so delightful!

In this week's podcast episode, Christine brings you her top, family-friendly holiday movies. Check this list twice because there's something here for everyone!

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!