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**Out of the Ordinary**

Welcome to Out of the Ordinary, the show that helps you grow a daily life that matters. In a world that loves bigger, better, fast, and famous, longtime friends and authors, Christie and Lisa-Jo, are here to remind you that the very best stories actually grow out of the soil of ordinary life.

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157. Gift a Daily Life that Matters. Final Round: Treat YO SELF! Dec 01, 2021

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Everyone wants to feel comfy this time of year and Lisa-Jo and Christie are the same! Grab something off this list just FOR YOU! You deserve it!
What products make you so happy? See if you hear about a new thing that will make your life better. There's super affordable options too!
Have you seen "Parks and Rec?" We can fill you in- Treat Yo Self origin here
Lisa-Jo's list:

Hair Wand -L’Ange Le Spirale in Blush 1" (25MM) Titanium

Nail polish- Olive and June Get 20% off first-time customerʼs
order of any Olive & June system.Use Code: Lisa-JoBaker

Shower Cap

Tabletop Fire Pit and fuel

Christie's list:

Fleece-lined leggings

One Long River of Song

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156. Gift a Daily Life that Matters. Round 2 of 3: Home Style Nov 24, 2021

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What would be one theme of your house? Can you guess a theme for Lisa-Jo and Christie's home?
There's items in this podcast that are perfect gifts for you home. Please leave comments about what you love the most in your home as gift ideas for listeners!
Does a person on your list need some practical gifts that will bring joy? Every gift on this week's episode fills a specific need, while bringing relief, happiness and peace!

Lisa-Jo's Gift Suggestions:

Cast Iron Skillet Handle Cover

Ninja Smokeless Grill XL

Click here for the idea of an inside garden.

Big chalkboard

Pet Odor Eliminator Spray for Dogs

Wireless Remote Control Electrical Outlet Switch

Heavy Duty Yard Cart

Christie's Gift Suggestions:

Lodge pre-seasoned skillet

White Flower Farm Amaryllis

Le Creuset Dutch Oven

Illume candles - Woodfire

To see more humor and real life follow Lisa-Jo and Christie on IG at @lisajobaker and @christiepurifoy

National Adoption Month is November

We have an idea on how to impact children in foster care to find their forever familiy this holiday season. Tennessee Kids Belong equips the community to dramatically improve the experience and outcomes for children in foster care. Our podcast editor, Emily Graffius, works for TKB. One part of what they do are video shoots called the I Belong Project™ which uses high quality videography to give children in foster care a face and a voice. These videos serve as individual recruitment tools for children who are legally-free for adoption and are waiting for their forever family. If you'd like to donate items needed to make the day special for these children seeking a place to belong, click here for the wishlist. Many thanks!

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155. Gift a Daily Life that Matters. Round 1 of 3: Family Style Nov 17, 2021

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Do you plan ahead or are you a last minute shopper? Which one is Christie and Lisa-Jo?
Lisa-Jo and Christie have someone to add to your list this year! We can all do something to impact foster care and help children have a place to belong. Click here for the wishlist of items.
Gift giving can be tricky depending on ages and where everyone on your list lives. Lisa-Jo and Christie have thought ahead and have some ideas for you!

Lisa-Jo's highlights for family gift-giving this season:

Hair towel turban Life 360 Taboo Popcorn Maker DIY Bracelet advent calendar
Monogram and color coordinated bath towels

Christie's highlights for family gift-giving this season:

Dixit Hario Olive Wood Pour Over Coffee Stand Set Gooseneck Electric Kettle San Lazaro coffee
Mission Lazarus artisan goods Turkish Bath towels Universal Yums

To see more humor and real life follow Lisa-Jo and Christie on IG at @lisajobaker and @christiepurifoy

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast.

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National Adoption Month is November

We have an idea on how to impact children in foster care to find their forever familiy this holiday season. Tennessee Kids Belong equips the community to dramatically improve the experience and outcomes for children in foster care. Our podcast editor, Emily Graffius, works for TKB. One part of what they do are video shoots called the I Belong Project™ which uses high quality videography to give children in foster care a face and a voice. These videos serve as individual recruitment tools for children who are legally-free for adoption and are waiting for their forever family. If you'd like to donate items needed to make the day special for these children seeking a place to belong, click here for the wishlist. Many thanks!

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here for 30% off your order with Betabrand, for a limited time. Find out why women are ditching typical work pants for Betabrand’s Dress Pant Yoga Pants.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month.

Click here to go to GreenChef.com/ordinary125 and use code ordinary125 to get $125 off including free shipping!

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Click here to sign up for your own digital Paper&String care package curated by Christie, Lisa-Jo and friends.

154. Do Fences Make Good Neighbors? Nov 10, 2021

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Lisa-Jo and Christie said "middle finger" on the podcast. What is up with this story?!
Lisa-Jo shares about how we're supposed to love our neighbor when they're literally and actively trying to make our lives miserable.
Christianeze isn't real life and the Good Samaritan parable is super difficult to live out. Feelings aren't relevant when we're trying to obey Jesus because he says to love them anyway.
Who was the mystery man in the dark corner?
Jesus doesn't let anyone off the hook, the one who needs a neighbor and needs mercy... THAT person is your neighbor.
Take a peek inside Christie's new book here. It's available for pre-order right now from your favorite bookseller.
To see more humor and real life follow Lisa-Jo and Christie on IG at @lisajobaker and @christiepurifoy

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast.

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here for 30% off your order with Betabrand, for a limited time. Find out why women are ditching typical work pants for Betabrand’s Dress Pant Yoga Pants.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month.

Click here to go to GreenChef.com/ordinary125 and use code ordinary125 to get $125 off including free shipping!

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Click here to sign up for your own digital Paper&String care package curated by Christie, Lisa-Jo and friends.

153. Graveyards and Twinkle Lights Nov 03, 2021

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Faith and Halloween can be uncomfortable to talk about but Lisa-Jo and Christie talk through the tension of the American holiday with clarity and grace.
As they reminisce about Halloween traditions, please share in the comments about how this holiday has united your neighborhood.
Who were Christie's neighbors in Chicago and how did Lisa-Jo never know this?!
Christie asks and answers her question, "Halloween is the eve of what?"
Lisa-Jo shares with passion and a lump in her throat, "We don't have to be afraid of the things that haunt us."
Believers in Christ don't have to be afraid of death and the explanation is in the podcast.

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast.

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here for 30% off your order with Betabrand, for a limited time. Find out why women are ditching typical work pants for Betabrand’s Dress Pant Yoga Pants.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month.

Click here to go to GreenChef.com/ordinary125 and use code ordinary125 to get $125 off including free shipping!

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Click here to sign up for your own digital Paper&String care package curated by Christie, Lisa-Jo and friends.

152. Fresh Eyes Oct 27, 2021

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What happens in South Africa at 11am and 4pm every day? Should Americans integrate this too?!
How did only three choices at the store help Lisa-Jo breathe?
God's first language isn't English.
Putting on fresh eyes, helps us gain major perspective.
God's comfortable in all the new places we go, even the dark.
When you're discouraged by a sliver of your story, there's hope. Lisa-Jo and Christie share why.
Christie mentions the Grocery Run podcast here. Follow Christie on IG @christiepurifoy
Find Lisa-Jo's Reels of her South Africa trip are on IG @lisajobaker

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast.

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor.

Click here for 30% off your order with Betabrand, for a limited time. Find out why women are ditching typical work pants for Betabrand’s Dress Pant Yoga Pants.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month.

Click here to go to GreenChef.com/ordinary125 and use code ordinary125 to get $125 off including free shipping!

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Click here to sign up for your own digital Paper&String care package curated by Christie, Lisa-Jo and friends.

151. When Life Feels Nothing Like the Movies Oct 20, 2021

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Lisa-Jo's son passionately said, "Now listen, it's not as bad as you think." Mothers everywhere clutch their pearls at these words.
The invisible work that no one sees matters. Find solidarity in this episode for the work you do, whether you have kids or not.
Bearing witness to a human's life is a heavy gift. We can pause with intentional reflection but not give into the quicksand of hopelessness.
The richest, best blessings cost us.
There's no promise from God if you do X,Y, Z and 1, 2, 3 then everything will be okay.
"The Weight of Memory" by Shawn Smucker is mentioned in this podcast.

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Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast.

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor.

Click here for 30% off your order with Betabrand, for a limited time. Find out why women are ditching typical work pants for Betabrand’s Dress Pant Yoga Pants.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month.

Click here to go to GreenChef.com/ordinary100 and use code ordinary100 to get $100 off including free shipping!

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150. You're Never Too Old for a Plot Twist Oct 13, 2021

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Lisa-Jo learned new things about Christie, right along with the listeners today. Decades of friendship and there's still things to learn! Grab your tissues!
Sometimes Christie plants things and loses track of them...but God doesn't forget to finish our stories. How has a seed that was planted finally grown in Christie's life?
God is too creative and amazing to leave meaningless, dangling loose ends.
Have you tried to snip things out of your story? God doesn't discount dreams, no matter how old.
Lisa-Jo reminds us, "Courage is a part of the word encouraged."
Why DOES your grocery run matters? Link to last week's episode that was discussed is here.

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Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast.

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor.

Click here for 30% off your order with Betabrand, for a limited time. Find out why women are ditching typical work pants for Betabrand’s Dress Pant Yoga Pants.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month.

Click here to go to GreenChef.com/ordinary100 and use code ordinary100 to get $100 off including free shipping!

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Click here to sign up for your own digital Paper&String care package curated by Christie, Lisa-Jo and friends.

149. Why Your Grocery Run Matters Oct 06, 2021

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What's your guess for Christie's new, life-giving rhythm that she didn't ask for but is receiving well?
Christie's grocery list befuddles Lisa-Jo and we can learn from this! Clue: There is such a thing as imposter olive oil and it may or may not be sitting in Lisa-Jo's pantry right now.
When do you have space in your week to free your brain? Ideas are in this episode!
Let's remind ourselves WHY the meaning in the middle of our weeks really matters! It can be a sacred liturgy.
What new thing is Lisa-Jo doing that she hasn't done in 4 years?
When you travel overseas, gift shopping looks so different. We have the tips!
Lisa-Jo states, "What you take for granted in your life is special to someone else."
Find us on Instagram Lisa-Jo and Christie.

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast.

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month.

Click here to go to GreenChef.com/ordinary100 and use code ordinary100 to get $100 off including free shipping!

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Click here to sign up for your own digital Paper&String care package curated by Christie, Lisa-Jo and friends.

148. A Rescue from Your Daily Rut Sep 29, 2021

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Who remembers the tag line for our new and improved podcast? Lisa-Jo is working on it. We've all been there.
Join Lisa-Jo and Christie as they discuss the lowbar of hygiene, losing tempers at stupid socks and men who don't use their phones for incoming calls.
Christie, "The ordinary can feel like the quicksand that's got a hold of us."
Our work can feel wasted in the routine but there is a renewal of all things.
Does our refrigerator really give us a look into our mental state? Heaven help us!
How is it possible to commune with God in the daily, ordinary tasks?
Nicole M. Roccas writes in her book, Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life, "Time...becomes not a fatal loop of mortality but an upward spiral, a never ending dance of love drawing us farther up and farther into the eternally loving God."
How is there beauty in dying flowers and how can it parallel our life? Lisa-Jo learned a lot from Floret Flowers on IG.

Podcast links:

Click here to join the conversations we have with listeners every week around the podcast.

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Sponsor appreciation: We're so grateful to partner with show sponsors that keep making our work possible.

Click here for 30% off your order with Betabrand, for a limited time. Find out why women are ditching typical work pants for Betabrand’s Dress Pant Yoga Pants.

Click here to join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health through the online counseling offered by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month.

Click here to go to GreenChef.com/ordinary100 and use code ordinary100 to get $100 off including free shipping!

Click here for 20% off your first order with Onyx+Rose and use promo code ORDINARY!

Click here and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor.

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Click here to sign up for your own digital Paper&String care package curated by Christie, Lisa-Jo and friends.

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