Posts by Lisa-Jo

HomePartner With Us 210. How Our Show Got Its Name: Origin Story Part 3 This is the story about strawberry jam and Wednesday night parenting. Because this is the story about how our podcast got it’s name. Buried deep in the thick of the most ordinary things we could think of was the surprising discovery…

HomePartner With Us 209. The Antidote to Dissatisfaction: Origin Story Part 2 This is the story of eating a 3 course dinner soaking wet in the middle of a rainstorm in Zimbabwe.  And the story of yellow leaves falling in the middle of summer in Pennsylvania. And how we have often both been so desperate…

HomePartner With Us 208. Everything Big Starts Small: Origin Story Part 1 This is the story of a packet of grass seeds and a pitcher of water. What started out as the smallest, most unexpected parts of our ordinary lives have became the very best bits we couldn’t imagine life without. We’re delighted you’re joining…

HomePartner With Us 207. Get Cozy for these Recommendations Round 2 First episode of Get Cozy is #203. We all need some escapes from the world. Lean into the cozy recommendations made by Lisa-Jo and Christie.  Things that will grip your soul, make you cry, laugh or make you scared for what’s going to happen…

HomePartner With Us 205. How Not To Be Held Hostage By Guilt How to Not be Held Hostage by Guilt:  1. Don’t be hijacked 2. Be Aware 3. Let go 4. Recognize the Internal Dialogue 5. Do less 6. Leave Room Podcast links: Follow Lisa-Jo on Instagram @lisajobaker and Christie at @christiepurifoy and please leave…

HomePartner With Us 204. How Not to be Held Hostage by Holiday Shopping Don’t let the Holiday Hustle Take you Down! HOW NOT TO BE HELD HOSTAGE BY HOLIDAY SHOPPING Join us for a series of conversations about how not to have your holiday season hijacked this year! Embrace emptiness Make a list Thrift Be…

HomePartner With Us 203. Get Cozy for these Recommendations Key Conversation Points: Who needs a cozy book or a new show to pe into? Christie and Lisa-Jo have the best suggestions this week! Do you enjoy Sherlock Holmes? Let Lisa-Jo explain how this book ties to him.  A Study In Charlotte series by Brittany Cavallaro.…

HomePartner With Us 202. Muddling Through Faith Key Conversation Points: Is muddling through faith the exception or the rule? Sometimes we can feel like we’re following breadcrumbs to connect the dots but guess what we see when we look back?! Lisa-Jo and Christie share moving and personal stories to show us what faith looks like.…

HomePartner With Us 201. Muddling Through the Holidays Key Conversation Points: How does Diet Coke and KitKats honor God? There is a sense that the holidays happen if mom makes it happen, but we have ideas on how to make it less stressful. The low bar is sacred and intentional. We can be creative and…

HomePartner With Us 200. Muddling through…Transitions and Goodbyes Key Conversation Points: Why is Christie afraid of mediocrity? Scared of being normal? Let’s not miss out on an experience because we’re trying to make it extraordinary! There is grace in muddling through the unique transitions and goodbyes that aren’t ordinary or daily. We can do it…