Midlife Matters

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Yesterday | 97 Sep 02, 2020

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Today we're talking about what we discovered yesterday. Yesterday could be last week or 25 years ago! Join us as we share big and small things we've learned that make life better and more fun!

I'm a fan recommendations

Julie's protein shakes

Marie's reading glasses first option

Marie's reading glasses second option

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Moving in Midlife | 96 Aug 26, 2020

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Moving is always hard, but moving in midlife has its own set of challenges. How do I decide what to keep? What size of house will work best? How will I make new friends and connect with my community? Join us as we discuss all this and more!

I'm a fan recommendations

Janet's Ryobi power tools

Julie's plate hangers

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Midlife Matters "Unplugged" | 95 Aug 19, 2020

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Join us for today's "unplugged" episode where we talk about moving, remote schooling, cooking, home projects, entertainment, and more. There's something for everyone and we can't wait to share what we've been discovering and learning with listeners!

Links in this episode

Fiona Valpy books

The Quest for Cosmic Justice

Dear Edward

I'm a fan recommendations

Mindy's sneakers

Julie's podcast

Marie's wireless headphones

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Interracial Marriage and Family Life | 94 Aug 12, 2020

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Today we're talking about interracial marriage and family life. Our friend, Katee, is joining us to share the unique challenges she and her husband have experienced as a couple and as parents of their three boys. Join us as we listen and learn from her story!

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Help! I Need Somebody! | 93 Aug 05, 2020

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Today we're talking about giving and receiving help. We all need it, but how easy is it for us to ask for it? Do we accept help from others? What kind of help do we offer? Join us as we share the ways we've been helped when we've needed it most and how we can help others in return!

Links in this episode

This Too Shall Last by K.J. Ramsey

I'm a fan recommendations

Julie: Safe + Fair Food Company granola

Marie: Minor Dramas and Other Catastrophes by Kathleen West

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Pornography: How it Damages and Destroys Relationships | 92 Jul 29, 2020

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Today we're talking about pornography and the ways it damages and destroys relationships. We're joined by a friend who shares how her husband's addiction to porn impacted her, her family, and ultimately ended their marriage. Join us as we discuss ways we can support and help women dealing with this issue and how we can talk about the dangers of pornography with our children.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Every Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn

Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn

Tim Challies blog

5 Ways Porn Lies to You

Please Don't Give Them Porn for Christmas

Wired for Intimacy by William Struthers

Other resources

Shattered Vows by Debra Laaser

When Your Husband is Addicted to Pornography by Vicki Teade

Hope After Betrayal by Meg Wilson

The Journey, Book One by Melissa Haas

Covenant Eyes blog

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The Power of Influence in Our Lives | 91 Jul 22, 2020

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Today we're talking about some ways friends and family have influenced us in big and small ways. We're sharing things that have shifted our thinking, inspired us to change, or just stuck in our heads for years!

Links in this episode

On Becoming Babywise

I'm a fan recommendations

Hamilton on Disney Plus

Gospel in Life Podcast

Trader Joe's soy free breads

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Digital Minimalism | 90 Jul 15, 2020

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Do you ever feel like your cell phone has taken over your life? This week we're talking about digital minimalism, unplugging from social media, and reducing the time we spend in front of screens. Join us as we discuss what we do and don't want to do to have a more focused life in a noisy world.

Links in this episode

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

I'm a fan recommendations

Mindy's mascara

Julie's book, Digital Minimalism

Marie's book, The Only Plane in the Sky

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Silver Linings of a Pandemic Summer | 89 Jul 08, 2020

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Today we're talking about the silver linings of this pandemic summer for us and our listeners. Join us as we discuss what's different, what we're appreciating, and what it will take for us to declare this summer a success. We also look forward to sharing listener messages and voicemails on what new things they've discovered and grown to love about this unique season!

Links to our I'm a fan recommendations

Julie's sparkling watermelon juice from Trader Joe's

Mindy's Elf eyebrow pencil

Marie's Netflix show When They See Us

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Financial Freedom and Debt Free Living with Cindy Bramblett | 88 Jul 01, 2020

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Becoming debt-free and having financial freedom are ideas that sound good in theory, but how do you achieve them in real life? Today we're talking with a friend about her journey and what it took for her family to reach their financial goals.

Cindy Bramblett and Brambleberry Farm

I'm a fan recommendations

Cindy--Needles No More by Dr. Brandt

Mindy--Redkin Purple Shampoo

Julie--Ashland Premade Greenhouse Greenery

Marie--The Stranger on Netflix

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