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Why Reflections of 2019 are Necessary Tho Dec 19, 2019

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We’re ending a decade and in 2019, a million and one things happened. Not only nationally and globally, but personally. On this episode, Tiffany and Ashley look back on the year, share lessons learned, including what it means to stay present, speak life over others, manage busy seasons, and wrestle well. We hope you take time to reflect and learn from this year. Even this decade! You’re powerful and you’ll probably be amazed at all you’ve accomplished as you look back on your life. We’re cheering you on! To learn more about Tiffany, her books, speaking, freebies, and more, visit www.tiffanybluhm.com. To learn more about Ashley, her book, speaking, freebies, and more, visit www.ashabercrombie.org.

Why Gratitude and Gumption Tho Dec 12, 2019

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Gratitude brings so much joy (unless you're complaining and Sister So & So and her Brother Bob are so happy you could die). Also, joy is vulnerable. It takes courage to celebrate, especially when things aren't going great or when we're waiting for breakthrough. Still, gratitude is like engine oil for gumption. When we practice gratefulness, we are less likely to envy others, surrender to discontent, or feel like nothing is ever enough. We are more connected, more able to stay present in the daily moments of life, giving our best where we are. That's gumption - the will to continue living out our purpose, fulfilling our responsibilities, and giving our best to the people right in front of us. We don't want to make light of the very real challenges we all go through; at the same time, we know that habitual gratitude will produce a happier mental state, healthier lifestyle, and we want that for you! Enjoying Why Tho? Will you subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend? it helps others find the show! To find out more about Tiffany's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at http://www.tiffanybluhm.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/ To find out more about Ashley's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at https://ashabercrombie.org/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie/

Why Holidays are Better on a Budget Tho Dec 05, 2019

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Peppermint mochas, mulled wine, cheese boards (duh), pine needles, holiday candles, shopping lists, and all of it has the potential to be so lovely... and so, expensive. If you're not careful, you can dig a hole of debt, and a soul crushing mountain of anxiety, trying to do all the things and please all the people. BUT WE GOT YOU! Holidays are better on a budget. Sure, it might require grown-up conversations (no, I can't participate in a gift exchange this year, but I'd love to come and party!), and it might mean stretching decor, or getting better storage, but who can put a price on SANITY?! We'll tell you: NO ONE. Save your money. Love your people. Resist the urge for more and discover clarity and contentment. Enjoying Why Tho? Will you subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend - it helps others find the show! To find out more about Tiffany's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at http://www.tiffanybluhm.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/ To find out more about Ashley's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at https://ashabercrombie.org/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie/

Why Turkey is STILL a Problem Tho Nov 28, 2019

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Listen, it's impossible to top last year's Thanksgiving episode - it was so hilarious that we were hearing from you cheeky little listeners for WEEKS. So, here's a recap, and we hope you have a great week gathering with your people, in celebration of the complicated American holiday, Thanksgiving. Guys, seriously, can we talk about turkey tho? Who wants to have a dry piece of poultry as the main event? Everyone knows that SIDES are the hero of this Thanksgiving story. Why doesn't anyone serve filet mignon with twice baked potatoes and a cheese platter? Unless you're Tiffany, who had a vegetarian help her stuff her turkey one year, wearing dishwashing gloves with leftover soap on them. This episode is filled with laughs, to accompany your Thanksgiving holiday prep. And don't worry, if you're listening from somewhere else in the world, you'll cry tears of laughter too. Also, sorry to the entire United Kingdom from Ashley. We think she might have failed geography. To find out more about Tiffany's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at http://www.tiffanybluhm.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/ To find out more about Ashley's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at https://ashabercrombie.org/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie/

Why Loneliness is Real Tho Nov 21, 2019

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This is an issue that impacts us all. We can experience loneliness even if we are completely surrounded by others, or perhaps in a new season of life (like motherhood, or empty nesting, or navigating the loss of a loved one), or when we're in recovery making new choices, or feeling on the outside at work, school, or even at home. Loneliness is real tho, and this episode, Ashley and Tiffany discuss how they've felt it in the past (yes, there have been holidays alone), how they experience it now, and offer practical ways to deal with feeling alone. Dear listener, the holidays are coming, and we want you to take care of your heart and mind during this time. We love you, and we're not the same without you! Enjoying Why Tho? Will you subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend - it helps others find the show! To find out more about Tiffany's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at http://www.tiffanybluhm.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/ To find out more about Ashley's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at https://ashabercrombie.org/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie/

Why Self Care is Not Always Soul Care Tho Nov 14, 2019

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Listen, we're here for the glow up. Tiffany gets two emails per day from Sephora and she's satisfied with her life choices. Ashley has a standing gel manicure appointment every month. Good curling irons are life, and so is Glossier lip balm and boy brow, okay?! However, the New York Times wrote an opinion piece about the wellness industry, "The New Spiritual Consumerism" and gave thoughtful commentary on who wellness is actually for, and if we are trying to satisfy our needs in unrealistic, unhealthy ways. As we approach the holiday season, this dialogue is important, not only because our sense of loneliness and depression statistically increases, but because we can try to put a bandaid over a bullet hole, avoiding what's really going on beneath the surface by dealing with only, well, the surface. Share this episode with a friend, and talk about what ways you might be avoiding true soul-care, by filling your time with self-care and using your money on self-care. Remember, most of the time, what we might need is community care. Message us, and let us know how it goes! To read the article mentioned, click here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2019/08/19/arts/queer-eye-kondo-makeover.amp.html Enjoying Why Tho? Will you subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend - it helps others find the show! To find out more about Tiffany's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at http://www.tiffanybluhm.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/ To find out more about Ashley's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at https://ashabercrombie.org/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie/

Why a Friend Loves at All Times Tho Nov 07, 2019

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When we really know each other, we can really love each other. To suspend judgment, step into a person's context, seek to understand, and walk alongside a friend means that we can experience companionship in every season of life. None of us have a perfect life, and all of us know what it means for the reality of our life to hang well beneath our ideal of what life should be. Each of us also know what it's like to go through an identity crisis (HELLO MIDDLE SCHOOL, WE ARE NOT FRIENDS), and suffer brokenness and hurt in some area of our life. In this episode, we're talking about being a friend through it all, and also, since it's National Adoption Awareness Month, highlighting those who carry adoption in their story (like Tiffany), and what it means to never fully be done grieving the loss of blood parents, but also how beautiful it is to see redemption and grace at work. This is a special episode for the Why Tho Gals, and a subject near and dear to our hearts. What's been your experience with adoption? Share your thoughts with us! We'd love to hear from you about how this episode and this topic impacts you personally. Enjoying Why Tho? Will you subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend - it helps others find the show! To find out more about Tiffany's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at http://www.tiffanybluhm.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/ To find out more about Ashley's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at https://ashabercrombie.org/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie/

Why We Are Not Going Home Tho Oct 31, 2019

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Everyone is talking about the conversation at the conference where John MacArthur told Beth Moore to go home, went on to say that there is no circumstance for women to preach, ever, and suggested that women of color and immigrants have no place at the table talking theology and translation. SAY WHAT HOMEBOY! Not only are we not going home, but we believe the Bible very clearly endorses the body of Christ operating in the five-fold ministry (unless there's two bodies of Christ - one for men and one for women), and that BOTH men and women are called to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds and teachers. Passage after passage teaches us that women are not only called to speak, but called to serve Jesus and people. We see countless examples of women actively living out the gospel of goodness and grace in their spheres of influence (INCLUDING THE CHURCH). So, yeah, we went there, and we hope to encourage you to stay in your place, keep running in your lane, speak up, and to live out your purpose on this Earth. Let's get on with it. We don't need an endorsement from the church gatekeepers. We have the highest endorsement from Christ, who is the true shepherd, empowering, loving and serving us right into the will of God. We referenced the resource Why Not Women by Loren Cunningham on this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Not-Women-Biblical-Leadership/dp/1576581837 To learn more about Tiffany Bluhm’s books, speaking and content, visit www.tiffanybluhm.com. To learn more about Ashley Abercrombie’s books, speaking and content, visit www.ashabercrombie.org

Why You Need to Ask This Question Tho Oct 24, 2019

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A good question can unlock a moment of life. When we don't have understanding; when we feel alone; when we're struggling or suffering; when we're confused or lonely... asking the right question helps us settle into the season, and see beyond our circumstances. We all have times when the monotony wears on us and we need to see God. So, we're asking a very important question on today's podcast: Where do you see God right now? Because we need to pull back the layers of our day, our life, our relationships and our junk, to see God where we are, and learn to enjoy the people and places we're in. Loving our Podcast like we love you? Then subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend - it helps others find the show! To find out more about Tiffany's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at http://www.tiffanybluhm.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/ To find out more about Ashley's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at https://ashabercrombie.org/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie/

Why Even the Good Things Can Be a Struggle Tho Oct 17, 2019

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What happens when you get what you pray for? After all the waiting and hoping, are we ever really ready for the great responsibility of sustaining a dream? From starting a business, to transitioning home with kids, to moving cities, and more, we will have to let go of some things. What sustained us in our waiting, may not sustain us in our dream. New habits, new relationships, and new mentalities are required, and so is room for dreaming, thinking, and BEING. We hope you get what you pray for, dear listener, and we're here with some fresh tips to help you when you do! We love spending time with you each week! If you loved this episode, take a moment to review and rate Why Tho. It helps others find the show. To learn more about Tiffany Bluhm’s books, speaking and content, visit www.tiffanybluhm.com. To learn more about Ashley Abercrombie’s books, speaking and content, visit www.ashabercrombie.org

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