This is the first of FOUR back-to-school podcasts where Allie and I don't converse, but instead share things to direct your hearts and minds to the Lord.

In this week's episode, Allie and Sarah discuss the many ways that the Lord shows his love for us.

In this extra long episode for summer, Allie and Sarah explore the Biblical call to do everything without complaining. They also discuss the possibility of avoiding complaining by rewriting our own brain's narrative of the situation. And, in the last half, Sarah shares the story of the Nine Days Queen, Lady Jane Grey.

In this episode, Allie and Sarah discuss the role of stories--not just books--in our understanding of life. We hear from a listener with book recommendations for further understanding of the role of stories in our lives. Also, we discuss a wee bit of mythology. For more information on the Scandinavian Tomte, check out these stories below:

https://theforestfairy.com/the-swedish-tomte-scandinavian-folklore/

This episode covers another popular summer activity--decluttering! Join Allie and Sarah as they discuss why it's important to make sure that the items in your house are not drawing your mind's eye too much. And in the introduction, Sarah shares a Welsh uprising impacted by NOT Haley's comet.

Our website is theshirehouse.com

In this episode we discuss Victor Hugo's Les Mis, how scripture calls us to hospitality, and the unique landscape that summertime provides for all sorts of hospitality.

On this lengthier summer chat, we discuss what it means to reflect the glory of God, how much fun it is to travel as a family unit, and recent discoveries we have made about alpacas! :)

The song mentioned in the episode is here: https://open.spotify.com/track/0hyQx3w15NupxtTcirzaKQ?si=mUdfJxVUQF2aiPey-SnOUg&nd=1&dlsi=7ad07401ccf24a58

In this episode we discuss Anne from Iowa's comment that she has started "I Wonder" journals with her kids so that they make sure to pursue the things that catch their interest. For most of the episode, though, we discuss Allie's great passion: homeopathy. She fills us in on what that is, how she got into it, and how it points her mind and heart to the Lord!

The first of our "Long Summer" episodes, this week's podcast delves into a listener's question about Richard III and exposes one of Sarah's great passions. Let us know what you think really happened in the comments section!

This week we have a special guest on our podcast: Master Gardener Kerri Rehn! Kerri chats with us on her love of gardening, how her garden impacts all aspects of her life, and the spiritual reflections from the life of a gardener.

Kerri's website may be found here: https://sunnywrengardens.com/

She also has two websites she recommended on the podcast:

https://relentless-creator-1271.kit.com/companionplants

https://sunnywrengardens.com/using-companion-plants/