Episode 266 - Are You There God It's Me Margaret (Faith, Feelings and the Awkward Years)

🎙️ Episode 266: “Are you there God? It’s Me Margaret. (Faith, Feelings & the Awkward Years)” Ever wish you could go back and give your middle school self a hug… and maybe a better training bra? 😆 This week, we’re joined by Cathrine’s daughter Emily (film & theater grad 🎬) as we dive into the coming-of-age classic Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret—and WOW did it take us back. From awkward junior high dances 💃 to spin-the-bottle disasters 😳 to whispering honest prayers to God… this episode is equal parts hilarious, nostalgic, and surprisingly meaningful. 😂 What We Talk About: What even is a “coming-of-age” film—and why we love them 🎬 A quick recap of Margaret (thank you, Cathrine 👏) Our own painfully awkward growing-up moments: Training bras that did absolutely nothing 😆 Spin the bottle… but make it PG (hand kisses only ✋💋) Junior high dances = social anxiety with a DJ 🎧 The real questions we had about life, identity… and God 🙏 💛 The Deeper Conversation: Margaret talks to God—even when she’s confused. And honestly? So do we. We unpack what it looks like to: Bring your real questions to God Navigate seasons where nothing feels clear Trust that God isn’t overwhelmed by your uncertainty 👉 Truth: God isn’t intimidated by your questions… but He also doesn’t leave you stuck in confusion. ✨ 3 Takeaways: 1. Awkward seasons are normal (even necessary) 👉 Growth often looks like confusion before clarity 2. You don’t have to rush identity 👉 The world pushes labels—God invites relationship 3. God welcomes honest questions 👉 You can come to Him unsure—and still be heard 📖 Scripture James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault…” 🎯 This Week’s Challenge: Instead of trying to figure everything out… 👉 talk to God about it. No perfect words. No polished prayers. Just honesty.