EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 32 MIN
1989 & Offline Childhood
from What a Gift Podcast · host FOCUS
In this episode of the What a Gift podcast, 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’s Inside 🎁• 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.* * *Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Hang out with us and thousands of other Gifties at SEEK in January http://bit.ly/3IPoew4LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE:🚨 Head over to Replay to watch the latest episode a week ahead of everywhere else! http://www.seekreplay.com/category/whatagift/Find it on YouTube → https://youtube.com/@whatagiftpodcastFind it on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQFind it on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-a-gift/id1839023006CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:✨ Sarra’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarrara/✨ Jule’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/c0ppacabana/✨ FOCUS' IG: https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/Email us at [email protected] or leave a comment!Register on Replay to join our email list → seekreplay.comFor more original content and early releases, please visit seekreplay.comWhat a Gift is a production of FOCUS. www.focus.org
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In this episode of the What a Gift podcast, 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’s Inside 🎁• 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.* * *Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!Hang out with us and thousands of other Gifties at SEEK in January http://bit.ly/3IPoew4LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE:🚨 Head over to Replay to watch the latest episode a week ahead of everywhere else! http://www.seekreplay.com/category/whatagift/Find it on YouTube → https://youtube.com/@whatagiftpodcastFind it on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQFind it on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-a-gift/id1839023006CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:✨ Sarra’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarrara/✨ Jule’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/c0ppacabana/✨ FOCUS' IG: https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/Email us at [email protected] or leave a comment!Register on Replay to join our email list → seekreplay.comFor more original content and early releases, please visit seekreplay.comWhat a Gift is a production of FOCUS. www.focus.org
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