1989 & Offline Childhood

In this episode of What a Gift, Sarra and Jule sit down to explore the question: What if your childhood awkwardness and unexamined past were actually incredible gifts, revealing how God’s grace and humor shaped you into the woman you are today? Whether you're yearning for a laugh, wrestling with ...

In this episode of What a Gift, Sarra and Jule sit down to explore the question: What if your childhood awkwardness and unexamined past were actually incredible gifts, revealing how God’s grace and humor shaped you into the woman you are today?

Whether you're yearning for a laugh, wrestling with old insecurities, or simply desiring to be more comfortable within yourself, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged to embrace the messy, beautiful gift of your own journey.

What You’ll Hear:

• Sarra “unwraps” the gift of being born in 1989, celebrating a tech-free childhood that led to a deep appreciation for modern conveniences and fun-filled days watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers. Jule champions her offline childhood, where boredom sparked boundless imagination and precious unexamined awkward stages flourished before the age of social media.

• In a side-splitting "gift of perspective" segment, Sarra relives a college glitter prank war and shares her bold and hilariously cringe Facebook status from 2011. Jule bravely shares her incredibly dramatic last will and testament from 2003, dedicated to Bill Cosby, detailing passwords to "LovelyGirl282," and her desired tombstone inscription: ”The girl who lived”.

• Beyond the laughs, discover how their upbringing fostered a unique sensitivity to modern overstimulation and how their faith journey helps them embrace imperfections, let go of comparison, and find God's grace and humor in every messy, ordinary, and unforgettable season of life, ultimately empowering them to live their faith as their true selves. In this episode of What a Gift, hosts Jule and Sarra sit down to talk about Jule’s definitive theory on how to throw an unforgettable house party and Sarra's passionate defense of adult birthdays.

Whether you're looking to elevate your next gathering, curious about building community through hospitality, or simply seeking ways to "go from grasping at presents to basking in the present," this conversation will provide valuable insights and inspiration for creating lasting memories.

What You’ll Hear:

* Jule Reveals Her In-Depth Party Theory: Discover the eight progressive stages of a party, from "Hangout" to "Bash," and learn how to elevate your gatherings with intentional music, lighting, and guest curation to create "electric" moments.

* The Gift of Adult Birthdays: Sarra shares why planning your own birthday is a "gift to other people to give them a chance to love you" and recounts hilarious and heartfelt childhood birthday memories

* Creative Hosting & Community Building: Get inspired by unique themed party ideas, like a "Noah's Ark" setup designed to connect singles or an Oscars-themed snack challenge, and find out how good hospitality is a muscle we’ve got to flex and practice.

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