We have questions about...contentment in suffering. Join us for this mid-season chat about what contentment in suffering looks like - what we used to think that meant, and some of the truths we've come to better understand about it as we share about a few areas where we're currently experiencing suffering. "For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross." (Hebrews 12:2 CSB) It's a verse that has often been used to imply believers should only experience and express joy in the midst of trials and suffering. We unpack that a little bit, along with how Jesus' own words can better inform us, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death." (Matthew 26:38 NIV). Long-suffering and leaving at the first signs of suffering, and all the nuance people can and do walk through and experience in between are just a few of the things that come up in this very heartfelt conversation.

Have questions about suffering?

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You can also find us on Instagram at @ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalez

We have questions about...vaccines. Listen in on our conversation with Sarah Dietz as we talk about the term "anti-vaxxer" and discuss what led to her decision/conviction. We also talk about some of the challenges she's faced as a result of this decision. Join us for a fresh perspective in regards to the nuance that often surrounds the decision for or against  vaccination. 

You can continue the conversation with Ana and Becky at [email protected]

You can also find us on Instagram at @ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalez

After a longer than originally planned break, we're back! And yes, we still have questions :-) This week's episode helps to answer our questions about the importance of serving in the local community. Liz Pino, Executive Director with Scarlet Hope, shares her story about the quiet prayers of her heart that were answered through her work with Scarlet Hope Miami. Listen in as we talk about the specific joys and challenges surrounding service in the local community, what the local church's involvement might look like, and the best ways for people to get started in serving the community outside of the local church building. We also touch on specific misconceptions/stereotypes that can be challenging to overcome when trying to love and serve specific populations in the community.

For more information on Scarlet Hope:

Their website - https://miami.scarlethope.org/

Their Email - [email protected]

You can also find them at @scarlethopemiami on Instagram

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You can also find us on Instagram at @ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalez

In case you're wondering - we still have questions! Listen in to this brief message about where we've been, and where we're going with the rest of our season starting back up again in January.

As always, you can email us with comments or feedback, or with any questions you'd love for us to explore in upcoming episodes.

This week's episode tackles questions we have about hospitality. Jaylin Hernandez joins us as we talk about what we think of when we hear the word "hospitality." Listen in as we discuss why hospitality should be important, and who it should be important to. We also touch on the difference between hospitality and entertaining, and why both of those matter.

You can continue the conversation with Ana and Becky at [email protected]

You can also find us on Instagram at

@ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalez

We have questions about...mask-wearing. Listen in on our conversation with Amber Fischer as we talk about the theology of masking. We get to unpack some of the nuance surrounding masking, as well as the division among the different stances. We also talk about what it looks like to welcome people in love despite differing perspectives on mask-wearing.

You can find Amber at ambercolleenfischer.com and on Instagram @ambercolleenfischer

Amber is also the host of the Right and Almost Right podcast.

You can continue the conversation with Ana and Becky at [email protected]

You can also find us on Instagram at

@ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalez

In this week's episode, we have questions about purity culture. Listen in on our discussion with Melinda Bush, a pastor's daughter and pastor's wife who was a teen/young adult during the height of the purity culture movement. We talk about her connections to the purity movement, and the purity culture teachings she appreciated, as well as those she found troubling. We also talk about ideas on practical steps we can take to have open, honest dialogue about sexuality and sexual purity in our local churches.

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

Talking Back to Purity Culture by Rachel Joy Welcher

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You can also find us on Instagram at

@ana.writes_ and @_beckygonzalez

Welcome to our very first episode! Join Ana and Becky as they introduce themselves and help cast a vision for where this podcast is headed.