More Than Small Talk with Suzanne, Holley, & Jennifer (KLRC)

Summer often comes with expectations to look a certain way, especially for women. We talk about how to love our bodies as they are and see all of who we are as beautiful, especially our scars. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Somewhere along the way, many of us traded wonder for responsibility, laughter for productivity, and joy for survival mode. Jennifer encourages us that our soul was never designed to live in constant striving. ResourcesJennifer’s FB page

Today we're revising a lighthearted summer episode about how we can play more and stress less. We talk about what play looks like for us, how it helps us as humans, and how it might even be a spiritual discipline.ResourcesMore than Small Talk Facebook Group

Show notes: your experiences, personality and journey to faith are just a few things that are unique to you — and that make a difference in the world.tsuzanneeller.com - connect with Suzie

Mini-adventures are small ways to bring more fun and connection to your life. Holley started them three years ago and we circle back to hear how it’s going, what has been most helpful, and how you can start having more mini-adventures too. ResourcesTo be the first to hear about Holley’s mini-adventures, subscribe to holleygerth.com

Do you ever struggle to stay in the moment? Holley reminds us that it’s okay to slow down, take a deep breath, and simply be where we are–because that’s where God is too. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)  

How can you make memories that are both intentional and stress-free? We talk about some of our favorite memories, how to protect time with our people, and how we’re getting ready for summer.ResourcesGenerous Orchid by Suzanne Eller

Growth doesn’t mean you stop having strong feelings. It means you learn how to sit with them, learn from them, and choose what to do next. You don’t have to suppress your emotions to be “strong.” And you don’t have to let them take over to be “honest.”ResourcesJennifer’s FB page

We all have big feelings and responses at times. How do we know if they’re healthy? This can be especially tricky if someone else is saying things like, “you’re too sensitive.” We talk through how to learn from our reactions while also not letting them control us. ResourcesThe Powerful Purpose of Introverts by Holley Gerth

Assuming responsibility can be such a healthy response, but carrying burdens that aren’t yours to carry is exhausting. So what can we do about that?Resources: www.tsuzanneeller.com

Do you ever blame yourself for what isn’t really your responsibility? We have a tender conversation about this, which includes a beautiful Mama Bear moment from Suzie that will help heal your heart. ResourcesWe’d love for you to leave us a review on your favorite podcast app! Thank you!

In the moments when you mess up, do you respond with accusation or curiosity and compassion? Holley shares how to embrace grace in the moments you need it most, and know that God is with you as you do. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)  

We all have responses, habits, or behaviors that we repeat–even if we don’t want to. We approach this with gentleness, grace, a little humor, and a focus on getting the support we need to stop cycles that don’t serve us well. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Renewing your mind is not a one-time act; it’s a daily practice. And morning is the most powerful place to start. Before the world tells you who you need to be, take a moment to remember that you are a beloved child of God. ResourcesJennifer’s Facebook page

Are you a morning person? We all said no–then we had this conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee about her new book, How to Love Your Morning. She’ll change your perspective on how your day begins and give you practical strategies along with spiritual truth. ResourcesHow to Love Your Morning by Jennifer Dukes Lee

Are you spiritually exhausted? Jesus offers deep, abiding soul rest.www.tsuzanneeller.com

If you’re tired, it’s not failure or weakness–it’s proof that you’ve given much and loved well. We talk about why it’s human to experience times of weariness and what helps, including practical tips and truth that will help you rest in the ways you need most. ResourcesGenerous Orchid by Suzanne Eller

If you’re in a season where God seems far away, Holley has reassuring words for your heart today. Emotional intensity isn’t a requirement for spiritual intimacy, and how loved you are is a gift that can’t ever be taken away. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

When God feels far away, it can cause us to not only doubt him but ourselves. We take a compassionate look at why it can be hard to feel him, ranging from burnout to all of the difficult things happening in our world today. Then we revisit what’s true no matter what–that you are loved and never alone. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)  

It’s no surprise that we are ALL too hard on ourselves. But what if you started believing that your flaws were attached to your greatest strengths? Jennifer reads an excerpt from her new book, encouraging us to see ourselves how God sees us!ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

If you’ve ever said “I don’t know what’s wrong with me,” join us for a conversation about how to reframe those words. We talk about how we can move from self-criticism to curiosity, compassion, and care in the moments we need it most. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Anger may be trying to tell you something.Join Suzie on FB @SuzanneEller

Anger can be one of the most challenging emotions, and yet it can also move us to protect what matters most. We talk about the two kinds of anger and why one is harmful and the other healing. We also work through what makes it hard to admit we’re angry, and what might even help us see it as a gift.  ResourcesMoving Past What You Cannot Change by Suzanne Eller

Let’s use our words to heal not to harm. Will you join Holley in committing to do so? She has a little manifesto to guide the way. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365) 

From critical social media comments to hurtful advice, we talk about words that wound, what creates trust, and how to help each other feel safe by choosing trust over judgment. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Adversity has a way of asking one simple question: Will you trust who you are becoming more than what you’re currently facing or feeling? Being brave doesn’t mean you aren’t afraid. It means you choose to stand anyway. It means you take the next step when the path feels uncertain. ResourcesJennifer’s website

Counselor, coach, and author Tammy Gustafson joins us for a compassionate conversation about her new book, Broken to Brave: Your Courageous Act of Healing After Intimate Betrayal. Whether you’ve experienced betrayal or someone you love has, this episode is a must-listen.ResourcesBroken to Brave by Tammy Gustafson

What you do matters. It's not about numbers or success but the value of your faithfulness, and what God can do. Resource:tsuzanneeller.com

How can you set goals and make resolutions that work for you? We talk about ways to set yourself up for success, how adapting isn’t quitting, and why failure is actually progress. ResourcesFind Your Purpose in This Season by Holley Gerth

While you’re waiting, God’s working, even when it’s hard to see. Holley comes alongside you with gentle but powerful truths to help your heart hold on to hope. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365)  

Are you in a season of waiting, wondering when God will come through for you? If so, you’ll be encouraged by our conversation with Lauren Gaskill, author of Until the Miracle Comes. Until the Miracle Comes by Lauren Gaskill

A Love letter to our More Than Smalltalk friends.

We’re heading into year seven of More than Small Talk! As we do, we’re taking a few moments to share our hearts with you, our focus for what’s ahead, and to say thank you for listening!ResourcesMore than Small Talk Facebook Page

If you struggle with flexibility? You're not alone. Join Suzie as she shares a helpful prayer.

Sometimes plans change, detours happen, or life stretches us a bit. How do we respond in those times? We share why adapting is different from quitting, what makes curiosity one of our favorite qualities, and how to move into the new year with an open heart. ResourcesFind Your Purpose in this Season, online course by Holley Gerth

Wherever you are, whatever you’ve gone through, God still has a plan and purpose for you. Holley reminds all of us that what looks like a delay or detour can be part of God’s divine direction. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365) 

What if everything we’re living is plan A, even in the hard times? We have a tender but powerful conversation about seeing God’s hand even in seasons or circumstances we don’t understand. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Questions to ask yourself as you start the new year and a little encouragement from Jennifer to kickstart your new year!ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Are you process-focused or outcome-focused? Your answer to that question (and others we talk through) can change how you set goals and what helps you make progress. Find out how to make plans for 2026 in ways that fit YOU!ResourcesWe’d love for you to leave us a review on your favorite podcast app! Thank you!

Carrying the good news of Christmas into tomorrow, and into the new year is faith changing.Resource: JoyKeeper: 6 Truths that Change Everything You Thought You Knew About Joy by Suzanne Eller

We each share what Christmas means to us this year, and talk about everything from no-bake cookies to overcoming seasonal depression to practicing the presence of God. ResourcesThe Mended Heart by Suzanne Eller

Peace is more than the absence of something, it’s the presence of Someone and all he longs to give us. Holley offers a deeper perspective on peace and a gentle invitation into it this Christmas season. Resources365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart by Holley (download a free excerpt at HolleyGerth.com/365) 

How do you find inner calm in the middle of outer chaos? We tackle this timely topic and cover everything from practical tips to phrases to say to yourself when it all gets a bit overwhelming. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

Ways that God cares when you’re battling with despair.

Today we are revising a favorite episode, where we shared the story behind another favorite Christmas carol, and how the words can help us draw closer to Jesus. What helps you find hope even when the holidays are hard?Resources4 Beloved Christmas Carols and the True Stories behind ThemWhat Your Mind Needs for Anxious Moments by Holley Gerth

In this episode, Jennifer shares some fond memories of Christmases that were far from perfect but by far the ones that meant the most. Resourceshttps://holleygerth.com/the-gift-of-rest/

We are revisiting a very special episode, where we share the story behind one of our favorite Christmas carols and how the words can help us draw closer to Jesus. What has God been doing in your life that you want go tell on the mountain (or the podcast)? Resources4 Beloved Christmas Carols and the True Stories behind ThemFreedom by Jennifer Watson

If gratitude doesn’t always come naturally to you, you’re not the only one. Holley explains the brain science behind why that’s true and then walks you through seven questions that can help. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

Sometimes gratitude isn’t as simple as it seems. We talk about what being grateful really means, how it’s okay to feel the whole range of emotions, and which little practices help us most. ResourcesIf you’re grateful for More than Small Talk, will you take a moment to leave us a review? Thank you!

We overcommit like it’s an extreme sport—forgetting that God never asked us to meet every need. What He asks is much simpler: “Come to Me.” But in our striving, we often treat rest like a reward instead of a requirement. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson