Best Shauna Glenn Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 43: The One About Chandler, Boy Bands and Baseball 21:44

9M ago21:44

21:44

In this episode, recorded on Halloween, the team talks about the tragic death of Matthew Perry and how he influenced us. Somehow the discussion evolves to 90s boy bands and it's clear that we needed an expert in the era to help us out. Our Texas Rangers are still in the running for the World Series, and we are crossing fingers, toes, everything pos…

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Episode 42: Fall Decorating, Bed Sheets and Upcoming Events 21:21

9M ago21:21

21:21

In today's episode we discuss the specifics of fall and holiday decorating. Does Shauna switch out her decor for fall? When is the best time to decorate for Christmas? Real tree or fake? Also, how many sets of sheets do you have for your bed? We've got some upcoming events too so tune in to find out more, AND send in your pie recipes to info@shauna…

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Episode 41: Grandpa Bachelor and Pumpkin Spice 28:30

9M ago28:30

28:30

On today's show we discuss the latest installment of the Bachelor TV franchise, the Golden Bachelor. Find out what makes Hannah cry while watching the show, or grocery shopping, or driving, and whether or not we think a little blue pill might play a role later in the season. Also, it's time for fall decorating, and we went to one of our favorite de…

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Episode 40: Design Chicago Recap 17:45

9M ago17:45

17:45

In this episode, Shauna catches us up on her adventures as an Ambassador at Design Chicago last week. It's very difficult job, involving meeting major design space celebrities. Hear all about her new BFF and the designer she now has to avoid due to Jeff's conversation with her. We are collecting pie recipes for our Pie Contest! Submit your recipe t…

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Episode 39: The Great Bra Debate and a Trip to DC 22:37

10M ago22:37

22:37

A recent New York Times advice column tackled the question of "What are the rules about wearing a bra?" So, we bring the topic to the podcast for discussion. How much is too much? Are male nips as bad as female ones? Is Florence Pugh over the edge? Also, for a complete polar opposite topic, Kalen shares a little bit about her recent trip to DC whic…

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Episode 38: Travel Journal: Amsterdam, Belgium and London 21:39

10M ago21:39

21:39

hauna has returned from her European vacation and shares with us all the adventures she and Jeff encountered along the way! From the Red Light District in Amsterdam to the home of the King to what it's really like travelling through the Chunnel. Send us your questions and comments to info@shaunaglenndesign.com…

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29 Finding Delight in the Right Now (w Aaron Niequist) 22:44

11M ago22:44

22:44

Can a melancholy Enneagram 4 practice Delight, or is it only for naturally happy people? Beginning with a Richard Rohr quote, Aaron reflects on the universal invitation of Delight for every one of us, and shares three ways he is learning to be present to The Presence in the present.By Aaron Niequist

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Episode 37: The Announcement We Never Saw Coming 16:31

11M ago16:31

16:31

In this episode of Unfollow the Rules, Shauna shares some surprising news that we never thought we'd hear from her. No, she's not closing up shop. Where would we all be without this gig? In other news, Shauna and Jeff will be travelling for a few weeks so we'll be taking a break since none of you tune in to hear anyone but her. New episodes to come…

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Episode 36: Hannah's Frat House and Reasons to Hire an Interior Designer 26:07

11M ago26:07

26:07

While Hannah's husband has been recovering from surgery, her house has been invaded by all of his 20 something friends who seemingly have nothing better to do than hang out, play video games and make a mess. You can be sure we have some thoughts on what she needs to do about this. Also, we discuss reasons why it is beneficial to hire an interior de…

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28 The Light of Delight (w Rev Christine Lee) 22:43

11M ago22:43

22:43

Rev Christine Lee on the relentless joy of karaoke, shining the light without ignoring the darkness, and the gift of practicing delight with others.By Aaron Niequist

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27 The Practice of Delight (w Shauna Niequist) 26:04

12M ago26:04

26:04

Shauna Niequist offers her definition of the Spiritual Practice of Delight, and then invites us to practice it in tangible and helpful ways. She embodies what she preaches, and offers a winsome road map to join the goodness.By Aaron Niequist

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Episode 35: Barbie Chat and Living on a Remote Island 26:59

12M ago26:59

26:59

In this episode of Unfollow the Rules, the team shares their reactions to the new Barbie movie and we discuss all of the ways Barbie has infiltrated our lives. Like design challenges. Head over to the blog to read about the recent design challenge held by the Washington Post for designers to re-imagine Barbie dream rooms. Jonathan Adler and Bobby B…

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Episode 34: Grotesque Furniture and Ultimate Cheeseburgers 21:38

12M ago21:38

21:38

In today's episode, Shauna shares a list of things that Interior Designers wish would go away. Included in that list is Grotesque Furniture, which, we had to go Google to learn what it was. Tune in to find out, and how we feel about all the other "Designer Don'ts". Also, Rich has a game for us about fake headlines. (Stolen from the King of all game…

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Episode 33: Handbell Choirs and Hawk Attacks 21:01

12M ago21:01

21:01

In this episode of Unfollow the Rules, Rich gives us a recap of his recent trip to England as a sponsor of the church handbell choir. Do you think he followed or unfollowed the rules of the trip? We also discuss the brutal heat and crazy hawk attacks including a personal story from Hannah's youth. It's a lot of random chatter and peeks inside our b…

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Episode 32: Threads on Monochrome Rooms and Top Sheets 20:43

1y ago20:43

20:43

Shauna has joined the Threads community, so join us as she talks about how this is giving her all the 2008 Twitter feels. Another debate we have firm feelings about is the top sheet vs no top sheet. Who are the people who are not using top sheets and why? Please weigh in with your comments at info@shaunaglenndesign.com. We also discuss a design tre…

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Episode 31: The Rules of Engagement: How to be (or not be) a Good Friend. 18:28

1y ago18:28

18:28

As a follow up to our conversation last week regarding saying no, Shauna and the team talk about friendships, making new friends, high maintenance friends and "no I'm not mad at you" friends. How do you feel about small talk? Is it exhausting being friends with certain people? How do you navigate those relationships? What about your significant oth…

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Episode 30: Implosions, Trend Talk and Saying No 23:09

1y ago23:09

23:09

In this episode, Rich the Scientist explains to us what's going on in the submarine that was lost while visiting the Titanic wreckage. Think of it as your nerd of the week segment. Shauna also discusses recent design trends and how we feel about them, and we learn a new word for a trend that has been around for a while. I guess everything is up for…

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Episode 29: The Great Zucchini Challenge 14:08

1y ago14:08

14:08

In this episode, we welcome Deborah Horn as our guest. Deb is Shauna's mom and recently supplied us all with gigantic zucchini from her garden. We took that as a challenge and each created recipes using the zucchini for Deb to judge. Join us as we find out which recipe and which chef made the best use of Deb's zucchini. Find all the recipes here. S…

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Episode 28: What We're Watching and Reading, Plus an AITA Story 25:05

1y ago25:05

25:05

So many great shows are out right now, so Shauna, RIley and Kalen talk about what they are watching, and debate the values of bingeing vs. savoring. Also, we share a couple stories that came to us via Reddit and The Ethicist about assholish behavior and our hot take on how we would handle the situation. Coincidentally, Shauna has had the exact same…

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Episode 27: Italian Travel and Partying Like it's 1799 24:55

1y ago24:55

24:55

In this episode, Kalen catches everybody up on her trip to Italy and how it's possible to eat pasta every day and not gain weight. If this gives you the travel bug, we'd love to have you join us in September 2024 on Shauna's trip to Morocco! After our recent conversation about the Grand Millenial style trend, Shauna took a deeper dive in to some of…

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Episode 26: Inspiration, Travel and Baby Talk 19:56

1y ago19:56

19:56

In this episode, Shauna answers a listener's question about where we find inspiration and how to avoid design burnout. And speaking of inspiration, travel is a big one for us. We have an amazing opportunity for you to travel with Shauna next fall. Listen to find out where we are going and how you can join us. Finally, Riley updates us on the fam, P…

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Episode 25: Welcome Back Riley, Let's do a Foot Detox! 23:35

1y ago23:35

23:35

We are so excited to have Riley back from her maternity leave. Catch up on everything with baby Poppy and what Riley has realized about household dynamics with two children in the house. We also answer a reader's question about how to convince her husband to add more color to their home. Finally, we have a fiery debate of the validity of various bo…

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Episode 24: Mahjongg Bullies, Design Styles and Granny Chic 23:42

1y ago23:42

23:42

In this episode, Shauna attempts to answer a listener's question about defining their Design Style. Which, as you will learn, is not a simple answer. Hannah clues us in on the Grand Millenial style, also known as Granny Chic. You can see examples of this style on our Instagram stories. Finally, in the "what we did this weekend" segment, Kalen share…

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Episode 23: Design 101, Vacation Souvenirs and Jonathan Adler's New Job 24:49

1y ago24:49

24:49

In this episode, Shauna answers a follower's question about where her design ideas begin, which flows seamlessly in to a detailed discussion of all our favorite places to shop. The team also talks about vacation souvenirs and how to avoid buying some cheesy T-shirt at the airport 5 minutes before your flight. What you should look for when you are t…

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Episode 22: Bloody Scabs, Destructive Grandchildren and The Washington Monument 21:10

1y ago21:10

21:10

In this episode, Shauna explains how it is possible for anyone to own a white sofa, even in homes with children who have skinned knees and scabs. She also shares a story about Jeff's plan to deal with destructive grandchildren who run amok in their home. Lastly, Kalen talks about her recent trip to Washington DC and the Washington Monument. What wa…

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Episode 21: Meet Rich, Overcoming Decision Paralysis, and John Wick 23:06

1y ago23:06

23:06

In today's episode, we introduce you to the newest member of the team, Rich. Find out how we snagged such a handy guy and the hardest thing he had to do at his previous job. Shauna answers a listener's question about how to decide to pull the trigger on design elements when there may be something better just around the corner. Finally, Kalen discov…

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Episode 20: Swifties, Blue is a Neutral and Hot Dog Water 27:24

1+ y ago27:24

27:24

This week on Unfollow the Rules, Hannah and Kalen share their recap of the recent Taylor Swift concert. The team answers followers questions about how to match (or not match) colors and Shauna gives us some great ways to update our homes for spring. Lastly, we take a dive in to Shauna's life to discover what is really lurking in her freezer. Submit…

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Episode 19: We're Baaaaaaaaacccckkkkk!! 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

30:56

Our triumphant return to the podcast world, Shauna and Kalen talk about why we're here (again), wardrobe malfunctions and answer your hot design questions! Send us your questions at info@shaunaglenndesign.com and tune in every Thursday for new episodes.By Shauna Glenn

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26 Embodiment, Truth, and Yoga for Retreat (w Allison Sullivan) 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

Author, host of the “Sinner Saint Sister” podcast, and yoga instructor Allison Sullivan joins Aaron to talk about ways we can all begin healing from the last couple years.By Aaron Niequist

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25 Night Prayer Ep 3: Night Prayer for Our Souls and Mental Health (w Fr Michael Sparough, SJ) 35:42

1+ y ago35:42

35:42

Fr Michael Sparough, SJ, returns to share a lifetime of experience with Night Prayer, the science behind evening meditation, and what he does when prayer gets boring. Winsome and deeply wise.By Aaron Niequist

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24 Night Prayer Ep 2: Compline and Praying Other People's Prayers (w Rev Christine Lee) 27:12

2y ago27:12

27:12

Rev Christine Lee, the priest in charge at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, joins Aaron to reflect on her experience with the prayer of Compline. From her earliest experiences as a new priest to the overwhelming days of Compline to a community practice of Compline last fall, Christine helps us get to the heart of it. She also answers the question “Why …

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23 Night Prayer Ep 1: A Compline New Liturgy 31:16

2y ago31:16

31:16

Aaron invites us into the story of A New Liturgy No 10: Night Prayer -- a contemplative, music-carried Compline service. (Released 09.28.22) In this episode, Aaron tells the story of the project, shares his heart for Compline, and plays a few sections of the new recording. Learn how to create holy space at the end of each day to release it all back…

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22 Praying Like a Master Chef (w Shauna Niequist) 42:18

2+ y ago42:18

42:18

Shauna Niequist teaches us a form of prayer based on the words of Jesus and a master chef's approach to recipes. Fresh, insightful, and incredibly practical for anyone who desires to pray in a more whole-hearted way. Shauna also shares the heart behind her brand new book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet, which is available this week.…

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21 Father Stu and the Way of Jesus (with Mark Wahlberg) 37:44

2+ y ago37:44

37:44

Actor and Producer Mark Wahlberg joins Aaron to talk about his new film, Father Stu, and the tension between the way of Jesus and the messy brokenness of the church. Plus, they talk about golf. A lot.By Aaron Niequist

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20 Resilient Pastors, Priests and Guides (with Glenn Packiam) 37:53

2+ y ago37:53

37:53

Pastor and writer Glenn Packiam returns to share wisdom from his book, The Resilient Pastor, and speak into our plans for the Pastors, Priests & Guides retreat. The heart-felt conversation is meant for pastors, priests, and ANYONE following Christ during this tumultuous and disillusioning season.By Aaron Niequist

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19 The Beatitudes: A View from the Hill (with Stu G) 30:19

2+ y ago30:19

30:19

Musician and author Stu G tells the story of his incredible Beatitudes Project: an album, book, film, podcast and e-course. Spending more than a decade creating art based on the beatitudes has given Stu deep insight and fresh language for Jesus’ words. Inspiring.By Aaron Niequist

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18 The Beatitudes: The Ninefold Path (with Mark Scandrette) 29:12

2+ y ago29:12

29:12

Mark Scandrette joins Aaron to talk about the Beatitudes and how Christ’s words lead us back into reality. Speaking from his book “The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes”, Mark invites us into new ways of hearing, and new tangible practices. Compelling and practical.By Aaron Niequist

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17 The Beatitudes: A New Liturgy and Three Conversations 24:04

2+ y ago24:04

24:04

Inspired by the brand new A New Liturgy No 9: The Beatitudes project, Aaron invites us to dive into an embodied practice of the beatitudes. In this first episode, he shares the heart behind the project and why the neighbor-loving, peace-making Way of Christ is the only hope for our world. Aaron also plays numerous clips of the new liturgy recording…

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16 The Thing Beneath the Thing (w Steve Carter) 47:52

3y ago47:52

47:52

Speaker, pastor, and author Steve Carter helps us explore “The Thing Beneath the Thing: What is hidden inside and what God helps us to do about it.” Steve has a brilliant and winsome way of translating deep truths into our actual lives. A tender and really helpful conversation.By Aaron Niequist

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15 Scriptures Call to Leverage Privilege (w Dominique Dubois Gilliard) 55:52

3y ago55:52

55:52

Dominique Dubois Gilliard unpacks his new book, Subversive Witness, to help us name our privilege and use it for the sake of others. A deeply biblical and subversively beautiful call to live a cruciform life in the way of Jesus.By Aaron Niequist

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14 Israel, Palestine, & Mutual Flourishing (w Greg Khalil) 43:11

3y ago43:11

43:11

Greg Khalil, co-founder of the Telos peacemaking organization, helps us understand the profound simplicity AND unimaginable complexity of the Israeli / Palestinian conflict. More importantly, he invites us to become a tangible part of the solution. Blessed are the peacemakers.By Aaron Niequist

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13 Restorative Justice (w Rev Dr Michael Battle) 46:38

3y ago46:38

46:38

Rev Dr Michael Battle shares about his life-changing work with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, choosing restoration over the cycle of retribution, and the brilliantly subversive Way of Christ. A crucially important conversation and a brand new guided practice.By Aaron Niequist

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12 The Church Cracked Open (w Rev Stephanie Spellers) 55:44

3+ y ago55:44

55:44

Rev Canon Dr Stephanie Spellers names the searing truth about the state of the American church, AND offers a clear-eyed and contagious hope for what might still be possible. Based on her brilliant new book The Church Cracked Open, Rev Stephanie offers a story of disruption, decline, and new hope for Beloved Community.…

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11 The Holy Week Story (w Brian Zahnd) 47:45

3+ y ago47:45

47:45

Pastor and author Brian Zahnd helps us enter into Holy Week by retelling the big Story of Christ's journey to the cross. Rather than perpetuating the myth of redemptive violence, Brian invites us to join this subversive, self-giving, radical Way. A non-partisan, beautifully provocative invitation into the vision, politics, and revolution of Jesus.…

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10 The Universal Moan - Part Two (w David Bailey, Ashlee Eiland, and Drew Jackson) 53:24

3+ y ago53:24

53:24

David Bailey, Ashlee Eiland, and Drew Jackson reflect on the previous episode with Dr Barbara A Holmes. From their experience in the black church—and moving through life in black bodies—they explored Dr Holmes’ vision of the universal moan and invited us all to participate in appropriate ways. A beautiful and stretching conversation with three incr…

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9 The Universal Moan - Part One (w Dr Barbara A Holmes) 35:04

3+ y ago35:04

35:04

Spiritual teacher, activist, and scholar Dr Barbara A. Holmes unpacks her game-changing book Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church. She gently and brilliantly invites us to move beyond a Eurocentric imagination and into the deeper Christian stream that connect us all.By Aaron Niequist

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8 The Deeply Formed Life (w Rich Villodas) 55:40

3+ y ago55:40

55:40

Pastor Rich Villodas returns to explore the five themes of his wonderful book, The Deeply Formed Life. Through teaching and stories, he helps us consider the formative practices of contemplative rhythms, racial reconciliation, interior examination, sexual wholeness, and missional presence. May we learn to live deeply in a shallow world.…

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7 Contemplative Activism (w Fr Michael Sparough, SJ) 33:07

3+ y ago33:07

33:07

Fr Michael Sparough, SJ, returns to share his story and struggle to hold the contemplative life together with bold and courageous action. Must we choose to be an exhausted activist or an isolated contemplative? Or can we learn to hold the inward and outward journeys together in constructive tension? Please join this insightful conversation and guid…

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6 Jesus and John Wayne (w Kristin Kobes Du Mez) 1:04:45

3+ y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Author and historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins Aaron to talk about her provocative new book, Jesus and John Wayne. In the first half of this episode, Kristin shares the history of how white Evangelicalism was malformed through an embrace of toxic masculinity. In the second half, three compelling guests join the conversation to explore the practice…

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5 A Practicing Community (w Drew Jackson) 47:27

3+ y ago47:27

47:27

Pastor Drew Jackson shares about the communal practices that help anchor his church in God's tangible love for the East Village of NYC. He talks about the embodied work of justice, why preaching alone is not enough, and how his community cultivates a life of action and contemplation. Drew also guides us in two different practices.…

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