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From Celebrities to Crushes: They All Rejected Us Aug 15, 2025

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Rejection happens to everyone, but that doesn’t make it any less awkward, humbling, or downright hilarious in hindsight. In this episode of The Really Very Crunchy Podcast, Emily and Jason share their funniest and most cringe-worthy rejection stories, from celebrity “no’s” that left our inbox feeling lonely, to job applications that went absolutely nowhere, to those relationship rejections we swore we’d never talk about (until now).

(00:00) Intro

(01:40) Rejected by Carrie Underwood

(02:54) Rejected by John Crist

(05:53) Rejected by Relient K

(06:49) Rejected by Switchfoot

(09:12) Not famous enough…

(10:20) Rejected in relationships

(16:02) Rejected in job interviews

(18:16) Rejecting each other

(21:40) What is rejection?

(22:48) Not caring

(23:36) Rejected by publishers

(29:40) Emily’s dark joke

(30:50) The End

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Thrift Store Gold: Emily’s Best Secondhand Finds (and the things she will NEVER thrift) Aug 13, 2025

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Why buy new when you can thrift? In this episode, Emily dives headfirst into her love of thrifting, digging through racks, the joy of the hunt, and that magical feeling when you score something amazing for just a few dollars. She shares her all-time best thrift store finds, what makes secondhand shopping so special, and why it’s the ultimate sustainable, budget-friendly, and personality-packed way to shop.

Emily's best thrift finds:

The Couch

The Painting

The Table

(00:00) Emily’s Ailments

(02:47 ) Teaching our son about traffic safety

(04:03) This keeps Jason up at night…

(05:41) What does Emily love about thrifting?

(06:20) Our town’s terrible book outlook

(08:36) What is twaddle?

(10:43) Back to - What does Emily love about thrifting

(11:25) The state of thrifting today

(14:14) Facebook Marketplace woes

(18:50) You can’t get this anywhere else!

(20:15) Thrifting clothes

(21:41) Price vs. Vibe

(23:33) Emily is impossible to shop for

(26:16) Our favorite thrift finds

(35:25) Rapid fire questions

(40:26) Wasting Emily’s time…

(43:30) Hacking the system

(47:40) The End

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Mom, Why Did You Toss My Trophy? A Sentimental Showdown… Aug 06, 2025

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That episode about the murder in Emily’s childhood, and how it made her so afraid of death:

Anxiety Nearly Broke Me

https://pod.link/1743468035/episode/f1a62a79a167c534d48c5ef33b16eab2

Emily’s Book:

https://amzn.to/4kMHpDX

Episode Description:

This week Emily and Jason wade through the attic (and their feelings) to talk childhood keepsakes. They confess their own nostalgia bins are embarrassingly light and unpack the weird regret of not hanging onto more tiny treasures. Along the way they tackle questions every parent eventually faces:

* How much memory clutter is healthy clutter?

* When does sentimental value turn into straight-up hoarding?

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Field Trip or Fantasy? Homeschooling at Disney Jul 30, 2025

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In this episode we talk about how Emily threw out her back, weird things happening at the Paducah gaseous diffusion plant, and we contemplate living ten miles upriver from what feels like a future disaster zone. But the heart of this episode? Families are homeschooling their kids… from Disney World. Every day. We have thoughts. Many thoughts. And possibly a few rants.

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Most‑Asked Question REVEALED: Inside our creative process... Jul 23, 2025

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Emily’s Book:

https://amzn.to/4kMHpDX

Episode Description:

In this episode, Jason and Emily pull back the curtain on their creative routine—sharing the hard deadlines that keep ideas moving, the mini workouts that shake loose fresh perspectives, and the small, repeatable habits that turn scribbles into polished projects.

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Would you go into debt for your pet? Jul 21, 2025

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In this bonus episode, we're talking: How far would you go financially to save a pet you love like a child? This week we’re talking about the DINK (dual income, no kids) pet economy: $4,000 emergency surgeries, acupuncture for arthritic goldendoodles, raw-food subscriptions that cost more than your own groceries, and the emotional math of “worth it.”

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Living on Purpose (Even When You're Doing Nothing) Jul 16, 2025

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The Road to Kaeluma: Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-RVC to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content!

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Episode Description:

In this episode, we talk about what it means to live intentionally—not in some perfect, curated way, but in the real, messy, everyday decisions we all make. From the big-picture stuff to the choice to veg out, we explore how purpose can be woven into every moment. We share how we (try to) live with intention in our own lives, why it matters, and why sometimes doing nothing is exactly the right thing to do.

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Church Hurt Jul 14, 2025

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Church Hurt Video we reference:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rrcl_86N0Lk

In this candid episode, we unpack the reality of church hurt—those wounds that cut deepest when they come from the very people meant to love us. Jason and Emily recount the season their own church community turned its back on them.

Whether you’re nursing fresh scars or supporting a friend who is, this conversation offers empathy, wisdom, and encouragement—because the Church is more than a handful of hurtful humans.

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You’re Not Lazy—You’re Just Starting Too Big Jul 09, 2025

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Check out Emily’s book!

https://amzn.to/3TWMnD8

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The Road to Kaeluma: Visit ⁠jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-RVC⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content!

Episode Description:
In this episode, we’re talking about the daily health choices that quietly shape your life—from what you eat, to how you move. The truth? It all matters. But the solution isn’t going off the deep end with celery juice cleanses and cryo chambers. It’s starting small, doing what you can, and building from there. We’ll share some of the choices we’ve made, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how to pursue better health without losing your mind (or your social life). Let’s get into it—real life, real health.

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People want to be seen. Jul 02, 2025

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Episode Description:

Feeling unseen? In this episode, Jason and Emily unpack our universal craving to be seen and heard—how healthy validation fuels connection, but chasing constant attention on social media can quickly turn toxic. They also flip the pom-poms and tackle the age-old question: is cheerleading a sport? We break down athletic demands, competition formats, and cultural stereotypes to decide once and for all. Expect laughs, honest reflection, and crunchy-approved hot takes.

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