It’ll Always Be Fun with Brooke and Miranda

Elizabeth doesn’t get nearly enough credit in the Christmas story. While Mary is carrying the miracle, Elizabeth is the one who sees it, celebrates it, and speaks life over it. In this episode, we talk about Elizabeth as the original hype girl—the woman who recognized God at work and wasn’t afraid to rejoice out loud. We also talk about how different seasons of life can make us feel left out, overlooked, or like we’ve been passed by. But what if those seasons aren’t about being left out at all? What if they’re about being set apart—set apart for a bigger purpose, deeper faith, and a role we can’t yet see? Elizabeth reminds us that God is always working, even in the waiting, and that joy doesn’t have to wait until everything makes sense. This is a conversation about celebration, calling, and learning to trust that our season—whatever it looks like—matters.

This Christmas, we’re letting our kids tell the story. From ages 10 to 19, they read Luke 2 and remind us that the heart of Christmas doesn’t fade as we grow older—it deepens. There’s something powerful about hearing the familiar words of Scripture spoken by voices still learning, growing, and believing. No commentary. No extras. Just the Christmas story read with sincerity, reverence, and quiet joy. This special moment is an invitation to slow down, listen closely, and remember that the story of Jesus meets us at every age—and still speaks with hope, wonder, and truth.  Merry Christmas! Love, Brooke & Miranda

There is absolutely no wisdom in this episode. No life application. Just pure Christmas chaos. We ask Chad the questions no one should ever ask about Christmas songs—like what’s actually happening with Rudolph, how Frosty came to life (and why no one questioned it), what “Silent Night” even means if everyone is singing, how The Twelve Days of Christmas makes any financial sense at all, and more! Logic is applied where it does not belong. Christmas classics are overanalyzed for no reason. Laughing is unavoidable. If you need a break from deep thoughts and just want something ridiculous and fun, this episode is your permission to turn your brain off and enjoy the nonsense. 🎄🎶 Zero wisdom. Maximum fun.

Hope doesn’t always arrive with fireworks or instant answers. Sometimes it comes softly—almost unnoticed—while we’re still sitting in the dark. In this Monday Minute, we reflect on Isaiah’s promise that light shines even when the way forward feels unclear. If you’ve been waiting, weary, or wondering where God is at work, this short encouragement is a reminder that His hope is steady, faithful, and often closer than we realize. A quiet word for a heavy heart—hope is coming, even if it whispers. If you want a slightly more Christmas-leaning version or something even shorter/snappier, I can tweak it in seconds ✨

In week three of our Christmas series, Brooke and Miranda pause to reflect on Mary — a humble servant whose strength was anything but loud. We talk about the kind of courage it takes to say “yes” when the future is uncertain, the strength required to carry a calling no one else can fully understand, and the beauty of trusting God in quiet, unseen ways. When angels appeared to the shepherds, the good news was proclaimed loudly for all to hear. But when the angel came to Mary, the message was personal — just for her. Scripture tells us she treasured these things in her heart, holding them close in faith long before the world would understand. This episode is an invitation to honor the holy moments God gives us privately — the whispers, the quiet obedience, the unseen strength — and to remember that faith doesn’t always shout. Sometimes, it simply stands firm.