Best Rachael Review Podcasts (2024)

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Motherhood is more valuable than your business (with Haley Williams!) 14:36

7m ago14:36

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Find Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Haley Williams, host of the Kindled Podcast, reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from managing a podcast while raising five children. She discusses the initial pressures to maintain a consistent publishing schedule and the eventual shift to a more flexible …

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S9E12: Disappointment (Rachel Turner) 39:13

17h ago39:13

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This term, we have been thinking about curveballs to family life, and what they mean for our children’s (and our) discipleship journey. To end the season, we wanted to speak - more generally (or perhaps more specifically?) - on the topic of disappointment. How do we coach our children through disappointment - whether it’s a theme park that didn’t l…

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The Killers 1:16:35

6h ago1:16:35

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Send us a Text Message. He told us to “Win one for the Gipper.” He put Bonzo to bed. But in 1964’s The Killers, Ronald Reagan played a villain for the first (and only) time in his film career. This was actually the second feature film adaptation of a seven page short story of the same name by Ernest Hemingway. How could a seven page story be adapte…

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Biblical homemaking v. worldly feminism (with Haley Williams!) 18:23

4d ago18:23

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Get Homemaking 101 here: https://shop.simplyconvivial.com/product/homemaking101/ Mystie Winckler and Haley Williams chat about managing home and family life from a biblical perspective. Feminism has poisoned our view of homemaking more than we realize, and Haley shares how she's seen that in her own life. They also discuss the challenge of balancin…

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S9E11: Financial hardship (Jess Monteiro) 33:34

8d ago33:34

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Whether you have much or little, finances are always a key part of family life. How do we frame Christian principles around money with our children? How can we raise them to be responsible stewards of what God has given them? And when a financial curveball hits - perhaps a job loss or mortgage hike - how do we navigate our families through this sea…

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The Founder 1:19:05

7d ago1:19:05

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Send us a Text Message. This week we serve up the 2016 docudrama “The Founder;” the story of how Ray Kroc turned MacDonalds into the profitable and ubiquitous fast food chain it is today. Starring Michael Keaton, Laura Dern, and Nick Offerman. We also discuss all things fast food; the good, the bad, and the deliciously greasy. So join us, won’t you…

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S9E10: An International Move (Stephanie Foster) 30:20

12d ago30:20

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Stephanie Foster has been married for 7 years and has 3 young children. Despite having a background in Law and International Public Policy, she has had the privilege of working as a Youth Leader and it remains her most meaningful role to date. Stephanie enjoy worship and spending time with her family amongst other things. She is also a fully accred…

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How to be truly feminine (The Empowered Wife - part 4) 20:27

11d ago20:27

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Join the Empowered Wife bookclub, starting July 12: https://convivialcircle.com In essence, by nature, the female is not necessarily floral, pastel, and soft. The female receives and productively transforms what she receives. She embodies and glorifies what she stewards. Feminism has taught women to be insulted when men treat them as special, open …

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The Manchurian Candidate 1:24:18

12d ago1:24:18

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Send us a Text Message. Politics is something we like to stay away from in our episodes, not that we don't have our own strong opinions on this topic. Our new theme, "Hello, Mr. President" presented some challenges in this regard when it came to our picks and what topics to discuss but who doesn't like a challenge? Coming in this week is the origin…

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WIVES - Respect your husband! (The Empowered Wife - part 3) 14:02

18d ago14:02

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Now, I've read a lot of Christian marriage books that talk about love and respect, but none have actually ever given such specific examples like Empowered Wife. I think a Christian book these days could never be as pointed and blunt and specific as Laura Doyle is because specifies are immediately denounced as legalism. I have been married for over …

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S9E9 A High-Achieving Child (Carey and Frances Simon) 32:52

21d ago32:52

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Curveballs aren’t necessarily ‘negative’ in nature. Sometimes our families can be thrown off track by something positive and joyful, if it arrives unexpectedly.One example is when you have a high-achieving child, whose opportunities require you to make some sacrifices as a family. Our guests today, Carey and Frances Simon, know a lot about this, ha…

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The Split 1:04:47

19d ago1:04:47

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Send us a Text Message. Former NFL player Jim Brown leads an all star cast in heist film The Split, which adapts one of the many novels featuring the Parker character written by Donald Westlake. So why are we wondering if this movie is “really that bad?” Because this was the first movie to ever be rated R after the dismantling of the Hays Code! We …

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AI Best Practices for Skin Wellness Pros with Kevin Burke 1:14:45

20d ago1:14:45

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In this episode of the Skin Wellness Pro Show, we dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the holistic skincare and wellness industry. Our guest, Kevin Burke, brings over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, brand development, and e-commerce.…

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Self-Care for Moms - (The Empowered Wife - part 2) 27:11

25d ago27:11

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Time management help: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/stop-overwhelm Be a happy wife - at first it seems odd that the first intimacy skill is self-care, is about yourself, but it's all part of taking responsibility for yourself. Start with yourself, not with what other people are doing or saying. Many unhappy wives and homemakers think martyrdom is…

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S9E8: Breaking Generational Cycles (Fran Hill) 31:15

26d ago31:15

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What happens when you’re trying to parent ‘well’, but your own upbringing was challenging? How do you break the cycle of generational trauma? And where does journeying with Jesus fit into it all?Sharing her wisdom today is author and teacher Fran Hill. Fran had a turbulent childhood and entered foster care at the age of 14. In her late teens, she c…

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Gigli 1:04:48

27d ago1:04:48

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Send us a Text Message. This week we review the 2003 box office bomb, "Gigli" (rhymes with "really," as in, was it "really" that bad? Well. . . kind of. . . ). Starring on again, off again, on again, and maybe now off again, Hollywood couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. This poor movie was mangled with rewrites and edits to make an originally de…

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Happy marriage, happy home (The Empowered Wife - part 1) 16:32

1M ago16:32

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Join the Empowered Wife book club inside Convivial Circle: https://convivialcircle.com The Simply Convivial team discusses what it takes to have a happy marriage - and why that's so important. Empowered Wife (find on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45ju0wY ) sounds cringy and feminist, but it's actually about taking responsibility for yourself, about recog…

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S9E7: Disability (Jade Reynolds) 30:59

1M ago30:59

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Disability can be a huge curveball to family life - particularly if it occurs suddenly. At the age of 12, Jade Reynolds was struck by an extremely rare, debilitating virus which left her unable to walk again. How she walked through this curveball, and how her parents walked through it, give us much hope and encouragement if this is something happen…

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Antichrist 1:28:03

1M ago1:28:03

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Send us a Text Message. Was it really that bad? It's something you might ask yourself after a negative experience, when facing regret or to seek closure. You might ask the same question after watching a traumatizing or really bad movie. It's also our new theme for this round. Touching on pretty much all of those points, we have the 2009 Lars Von Tr…

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S9E6: Work-Life Wellbeing (Naomi Aidoo) 27:43

1M ago27:43

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Regardless of our situation, the challenge of balancing work and family life will always be a curveball in our parenting journey, throwing up new and interesting problems that we never expected before we became parents.So we’re delighted to welcome Naomi Aidoo onto today’s podcast, to share wisdom about managing the different aspects of our lives w…

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The Iron Claw 1:13:18

1M ago1:13:18

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Send us a Text Message. Let me tell ya somethin’ Mean Gene. In this week’s episode , the MRT Crew steps into the squared circle and enters the wild world of professional wrestling! We watch and review The Iron Claw, the true story of the fabled Von Erich wrestling family, and the triumphs and tragedies that befall them. We also talk about what make…

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Live a full life WITH your kids - featuring Sarah Mackenzie 17:42

1M ago17:42

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Tune in to this conversation between Sarah Mackenzie and Mystie Winckler all about Sarah's latest picture book. Sarah also shares about why she started a new publishing house for picture books and what life lessons we can learn from Barbara Cooney. Find Sarah's latest picture book here: https://amzn.to/3wRVvkJ Visit Waxwing Books: https://waxwingbo…

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Cancer: Finding peace & comfort - with Rosemary Bartlett 21:21

1M ago21:21

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Find your vocations: https://simplyconvivial.com/vocguide/ Rosemary was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing treatment, yet she’s still checking in with her accountability stand-up group weekly and being such an encouragement in our community. Rosemary I would just love to hear your testimony of seeing God’s work in you…

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Cinderella Man 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

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Send us a Text Message. We invite you to step into the ring with us for Ron Howard’s “Cinderella Man,” a true story about a down-and-out boxer who makes a career comeback through sheer grit and devotion to his family. We also talk about how modern day boxing came to be and explore the concept of loyalty. So pop in your mouth guard and get in close …

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Create a Sacred Home with Jennifer Pepito 20:20

2M ago20:20

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Join Jennifer Pepito as she shares her tips on creating a sacred home. Learn how to bring peace and harmony into your space with Jennifer's expert advice about creating your own family mission and rule of life. Book bonuses - https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/habitsforasacredhome Jennifer is the host of the Restoration Home podcast, author of Ha…

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S9E5: Losing a Child to Cancer (Rebecca Fogarty) 26:52

2M ago26:52

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Arguably the biggest curveball life can throw at us as parents is losing our child. On today’s podcast, we hear from Rebecca Fogarty, who lost her son Leo to cancer shortly before his 4th birthday. With candour and honesty, Bec walks us through the challenges of his illness and the social isolation it created for her and her husband as they travell…

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Rudy 1:22:08

2M ago1:22:08

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Send us a Text Message. Sports! Playing, watching, stat tracking or tailgating. Professional, competitive or pick-up. Enjoy them or hate them, it's the category most of us normal people dread on trivia nights and also our new theme for this round. Running out of the tunnel and onto the field first it's Rudy, the 1993 American biographical sports fi…

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BEST Planner Tips for Moms with Kayse Pratt 10:42

2M ago10:42

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Free planner templates: https://convivialplanner.com Do you have a hard time making a planner useful in your day to day life? Do you want to use a planner, but you feel like you're just wasting your time or doing something wrong? Kayse's tips on realistic planning and making a planner fit your life are gold! Kayse's YouTube: @AnchoredWomen Kayse's …

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S9E4: Mental Health (Rachael Newham) 23:42

2M ago23:42

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Mental illness affects a huge proportion of families, whether in the life of a parent/carer or a child/teen. So how can we navigate our way through this as Christian families? How can we frame mental health and mental illness for our children, from the time they’re born through to when they’re teens and young adults? What are the healthy practices …

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Night Watch 1:24:17

2M ago1:24:17

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Send us a Text Message. It’s a battle of good others versus bad others in Timur Bekmambetov’s Night Watch, a Russian film featuring subtitles designed by the director himself that interact with the film in unique ways. The MRT Crew also discuss whether they are morning people or night owls, Matt’s debut as a race car driver at the Lemons Race, and …

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Why use a planner at all?? with Kayse Pratt 12:31

2M ago12:31

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Free planner templates: https://convivialplanner.com For years when I was a young mom I’d faithfully use my planner on Monday, filling everything out for the week, and then never look at it again until the next “fresh start” Monday. It seemed like a waste of time, so then I spent some years not bothering with a planner at all. What would you say to…

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S9E3: Big Emotions (Lisa Campbell) 26:02

2M ago26:02

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There’s not a family alive who hasn’t experienced the curveball of big emotions at some point or other - sometimes from the child, sometimes from the grown-up!Helping us to navigate the emotions that crop up in family life with Biblical wisdom is Lisa Campbell. Lisa is a freelance children, youth and family ministry consultant who specialises in in…

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Diabolique 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

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Send us a Text Message. Bienvenue, mes amis! This week we view the 1955 French psychological thriller “Diabolique,” a screenplay so interesting that Hitchcock himself tried to get his hands on it and an ending so thrilling that we are asked explicitly by the film not to reveal it to you. We also ask the burning questions you never knew you had, suc…

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S9E2: Addiction (Russ De Vos) 46:33

3M ago46:33

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In this longer episode, we chat to Russ De Vos - husband, father and creator of LIFELINE - about the curveball of addiction. Russ is open about the many challenges he and his family have been through over the past 20 years, and the incredible grace of God in bringing his heart to repentance and healing.Together with his wife Heather, Russ has equip…

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Run Lola Run 1:16:28

3M ago1:16:28

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Send us a Text Message. I hate subtitles! We don't really, but that's our new theme for this round. In this episode we talk all things subtitles/dubbing/cc/etc and how they can have an effect on our viewing experience. We jump into things with Run Lola Run, the 1998 German experimental action crime thriller directed by Tom Tykwer. We have seen this…

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Sidetracked? Plan with an index card! (with Rachael Younger) 16:55

3M ago16:55

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By Mystie Winckler

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S9E1: Early life trauma (Beth Guckenberger) 34:42

3M ago34:42

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This season, we’re looking at the ‘curveballs’ that enter our parenting journey and threaten to derail family life. In today’s episode, we’re thinking about early life trauma. Whether we’re parenting adopted or fostered kids, or whether our birth kids have been through traumatic events, what are the obstacles to discipleship, and what are the pract…

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The Peanut Butter Solution 1:11:57

3M ago1:11:57

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Send us a Text Message. The MRT Crew reviews their first “kids’ movie”, a 1985 Canadian oddity featuring, among other things, ghosts, unexpected hair loss, uncontrollable hair gain, child kidnapping art teachers, magic paintbrushes, and a killer soundtrack from a teenage Celine Dion. We also discuss experiences with eBay, visiting Canada, strange c…

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