The IS THAT LIKE A THING podcast captures the meaningful and occasionally hilarious conversations where, if we ask the question, the answer is always yes and well…we’re going to talk about it. Hosted by Becky Leach, Crystal Yates, Magen Thurman and produced by Emily Gentiles, where between the four women you will find singers, artists, writers, wives, mothers and bible teachers. Where the authentic and funny hosts talk about the things everyone is thinking about, but maybe, never really sayi ...
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, all four of us are zoom zoomin’ (we’re talking via zoom because #covidquarantining lol). Today we are talk about our goals for 2022, Crystal totally calls it on Magen and Cory’s most favorite date night activity, we talk about our favorite instagram posts and why we wrote them and how well we think we did on…
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Our friend David joins us for part 3 and our final worship conversation! We talk about worship and how we cooperate with worship and even with the Holy Spirit. We also discussed things like our expectations (The expectations we should have a bar selves and if one another) when we worship and why we should be worshiping In our car. :) “God longs to …
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In this episode we talk with David Gentiles (our producer Emily Gentiles husband!!) about our favorite things: worship! David has deep roots in worship as well as a fresh perspective on how our theology informs our worship. Dig deeper as we talk about corporate worship and personal worship experiences! Scripture References: 1 Peter 2:9 Romans 12:1 …
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, we are introducing a three-part series on worship! We share about what worship means to us along with sharing personal and transformative experiences we have each had with worship. We talk about sacrifice and obedience, surrender and trust. If you love worship or just want to know more about worship, this ep…
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Seasons are changing! It’s happening with the weather and The girls are noticing new seasons in their own lives as well. Maybe you’re feeling the same way? And with new seasons come new questions. Trying to figure out what the Lord is saying and what he is NOT saying is hard! Magen, Becky, Crystal and Emily talk and laugh about it.…
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Season 2 is officially here and we couldn’t be more excited! Today it’s just Magen, Crystal, Becky and Emily in the studio catching up. We laugh, like we laugh so hard Magen is banging the desk at one point (haha oops!). We hope you enjoy and laugh along with us!By Becky Leach, Crystal Yates, Magen Thurman
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, all four of us are back in a room together for the first time since May!! We are so excited to have our sister, Crystal, back with us as we wrap up Season One of the podcast. We didn’t know how this episode was going to end up, but we talk suffering and conquering our giants. Crystal shares her journey from …
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, we’re back talking with Mallory Freidreck about how we can use the Enneagram to grapple with our grief in healthier ways. If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know how much we LOVE this self-awareness tool and today we want to talk about how we use it just like that - as a TOOL. You will hear us say…
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, we’re talking all things Enneagram! If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know how much we LOVE this self-awareness tool and today we want to talk about how we use it just like that - as a TOOL. You will hear us say things like, “The enneagram is not the gospel” or “the enneagram is not what does the…
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GETTING OUT OF THE GROOVE...LITERALLY (JAMIE PART 2)
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we are focused in on mental health PART 2, and specifically areas many of us struggle with: negative thoughts. We asked for help talking through this topic with one of Becky’s friends that also happens to be a mental health professional! Jamie Jaubert is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor i…
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SOMETIMES WE NEED TO SIT IN A CAVE (JAMIE PART 1)
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we are focused in on mental health, and specifically areas many of us struggle with: Anxiety and depression. We asked for help talking through this topic with one of Becky’s friends that also happens to be a mental health professional! Jamie Jaubert is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in …
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we continue to hear from our producer, Emily Gentiles, on her season of waiting. Her new book, Trying, is now available for purchase on Amazon. Make sure you stay until the end for a special time of prayer. Would you like more information? Follow us on facebook, twitter and Instagram! @isthatlikeathi…
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we talk about waiting and waiting well. This episode was recorded before the podcast even began airing, and we have been holding onto it until the Lord gave us a sign that the time was just right. And unbeknownst to ALL of us, our brave Emily has a brand new book about waiting now available for purch…
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WHEN FRIENDSHIPS RIP (KRISI MONSIVAIZ PART 2)
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we are BACK with Krisi Monsivaiz! And we’re covering ALL. THE. THINGS. Krisi is a wife of 30 years, a mom of 5 kids (yes you read that right, and they’re all SO. COOL.), and the author of incredible blog posts on friendship, family, marriage and some amazing recipes, that you can find at her website …
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THE ENEMIES OF FRIENDSHIP (KRISI MONSIVAIZ PART 1)
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we are talking with one of Magen’s mentors from back in her Northern Virginia days! We’re talking with Krisi Monsivaiz! Krisi is a wife, a mom of 5 kids (yes you read that right, and they’re all SO. COOL.), and the author of incredible blog posts on friendship, family, marriage and some amazing recip…
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GOSPEL INFORMED FRIENDSHIP (KELLY NEEDHAM PART 2)
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, WE ARE BACK with Kelly Needham! We all get to spend a little more time with Kelly, and her wisdom on “Gospel-Informed Friendships” (we just love this phrase!). Kelly is a wife, a mom, and the author of a wonderful book that we will continue discussing today called, “Friendish”. We dive into what Gosp…
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we get to spend time with our very first and very special guest, Kelly Needham. She is a wife, a mom, and the author of a wonderful book that we will be discussing today called, “Friendish”. We dive into this idea that there are counterfeit friendships that might look good on the outside, but on the …
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we’re talking what spending time with the Lord actually looks like for all of us. We break free of the stereotypical term “quiet time” and we break down all the different (and varying) ways to seek Jesus on a daily basis. It’s challenging and encouraging as we learn how to conquer obstacles, lack of …
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing, we’re talking about “Venting Up”. Wondering what that means? Listen in! We’d love to have you join this conversation! Magan had mentioned in “Gossip Girls” (Ep. 8), that her boss would always tell her to “vent up”. Meaning this: don’t go to co-workers or work friends to “process” or “vent” about someone. And…
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GOSSIP GIRLS (GOSSIPING ISN'T JUST FOR THE SCHOOLYARD)
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we’re talking Girls Who Gossip. But WAIT! Before you think, “this is for children…#HARDPASS.” As an adult, the word “Gossip” has been repackaged! Rephrased! It’s been softened and edited! As adults, we might now call it “processing”, “unloading”, it might come in the form of “prayer requests” or “goi…
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CHRISTIAN CANNIBALS: BELIEVER VS BELIEVER
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we’re talking BELIEVER VS BELIEVER. Listen, we’re not going to lie to you: it gets a little heated. But that’s why we’re here….to be real, and frank, and admit that we don’t have it all figured out, but we’re all working through it together. And also, it gets GOOD! HOSTS / GUESTS Crystal Yates, Magen…
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"DON'T YOU KNOW THAT YOU'RE TOXIC" (TOXIC POSITIVITY)
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You know your girls have to do a #BritneySpears title with this one. #FreeBritney and WHY ARE LOW RISE JEANS COMING BACK?! Ok, now that we got that out of us...on to the show notes! In this episode of Is That Like a Thing, we’re talking about Toxic Positivity. Wondering what that even is? Basically, it’s simply that our words matter - even when our…
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In this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we’re talking about the “Work that Chooses Us”. These are the things in life we did not choose for ourselves. They run the gamut of experiencing health or medical crises, to infertility, to mental illness, suffering abuse and having people that we care about go through addiction… really any of the th…
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we’re talking about finding JOY (because Joy sometimes is like an Easter egg...you’ve got to WORK for it), and listen...this is so important because figuring out how to work for joy, can change everything for your like, marriage, parenting, future and relationships. The episode gets GOOD, practical a…
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we’re talking about taking the very first steps in a God-sized dream. Have you ever felt a calling from the Lord but not known how to actually (and practically) walk in it? Well, this episode is for you! We talk about how to decide if it’s from the Lord and just a goal, how to prioritize, how to keep…
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GOALS, RESOLUTIONS, AND HOW NOTHING CAN BE THE BOSS OF US, NOT EVEN BABY WEIGHT
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we talk about our (drumroll please) Goals and Resolutions for the year (spoiler alert: we’re keeping expectations pretty low). But in all honesty, it’s important to have goals and dreams. It’s important to God too. And y’all, it gets GOOD! We laugh, we (most likely) shed a tear or two and as always, …
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On this episode of Is That Like a Thing podcast, we’re talking what this podcast is all about! We are excited to introduce ourselves and give you a small taste of what is coming soon is this space. Magen shares about her experience with surrendering her purpose to the Lord. Crystal shares about growing up a “heathen” and finding the Lord when she f…
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