Crosstown Connections

What are your thoughts on influencers taking over? How do they feel about it? How has social media affected our generation? Let's talk about consumerism, Coachella, and seeking contentment in Jesus over worldly desires!

Are you struggling with feelings of loneliness? Do you wonder why God has you in this season or why you struggle with this specific issue continually? Did God ever feel lonely like this? Let's go through a small devotional together and talk about it.

Happy Spring! For today's episode the girls share their favorite Spring activities, movies for the season, and share all the right vibes to get you ready to take full advantage of this beautiful season!

Today we have a fun episode for you guys where Maddie and Elle react to "Am I the bad guy?" Reddit stories! Don't forget to check out our Instagram to share what you want to hear more of and important updates! @crosstown connections <3 Btw, JESUS LOVES YOU!!!

Today we have a pt.2 of "what is God teaching us right now" because of course God is always teaching us an growing us in some way! The girls talk about true joy from the Lord vs. happiness, contentment in our lives, patience, and even idols like our finances! Let's get real and talk about it together!

Happy Thursday! Today the girls share some fun light hearted 2026 predictions focused on trends. What are we hoping to leave behind in 2025 and what new trends do we think will appear in 2026? Is the sour dough trend behind us? Platform shoes? What about new house decor ideas? Let's talk about all of it!

KEEP SEX SACRED! Has our generation taken the romance out of something that was meant to be shared between a married couple? Are we all just desensitized because of our media and Hollywood? Join the girls as Elle is in Charleston visiting Maddie and get the scoop on this intense topic.

Today the girls will recap a little on the final season of Stranger Things and soon to be released, Outer Banks before jumping into sharing their special words from God to focus on for the year of 2026!

Happy New Years! In our first episode of 2026 we want to share some victories from the past year because it's important to recognize your accomplishments! Then the girls will share some things they are challenging themselves with going into the new year!

Merry Christmas from the podcast! Have we lost the plot about what this Holiday really is about? Have we gotten too wrapped up in the materialistic things and brushed over how special this time is? Let's get real and talk about it!

Have you ever been through a big change in your life that forces you to "rebrand" yourself or cling to the routine that you have always known? Is it better to just move forward or remember what makes you comfortable and stick to that? Let's talk about it as the subject is fresh in the girls minds with Maddie's recent move to Charleston and Elle remembering the shift from Oregon to Nashville!

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! The girls are back together and chat about some Thanksgiving favorite dishes & new traditions. Then talk about twisting this holiday into a positive time rather than a drama filled day. Then Elle & Maddie share a time they had a prayer that didn't get answered in the way they thought and ended up so much better in the long run!

Welcome back and happy Thursday!! This week Elle takes on a solo episode to talk about girl and guy friendships. Can they actually work without falling for each other? Is it ok to have close guy friends while searching for the ONE? What about the boundaries? Listen in to find out more as Elle shares from her personal experience.

Welcome back! The girls talk about the controversy of celebrating Halloween as Christians after Maddie shares some exciting big news! Then, they hop into the main subject of the day: REST (!!) They share how important it is for our bodies and even our Faith, along with how to implement it into our daily lives.

Welcome back! In today's episode, the girls first reminisce on the early 200's aesthetic including the fashion, music and TV shows vs todays lifestyle. Then they play a fun game called "He's a Christian but.." where they share their hot takes on what is passable for a Christian boyfriend or absolute red flags.

Are you lukewarm in your Faith? All of us can struggle with this and get stuck in our patterns. What God calls of us is to be ALL IN and not just learn from the Bible, but to apply it! To obey it. Tune in to hear the girls talk all about this topic after we recap Maddie's CA trip and some exciting news from Elle in her career.

In this episode the girls talk about their current book reads, Sabrina Carpenters new album, and of course.. the main title! Being single as a Christian women can feel like a "bad" thing. But we are here to tell you that being single is so important and also fun! Let's talk about it!!

We are so glad you're here! Elle starts off the episode giving us a recap on her CA trip and Disneyland day! Next, the girls answer some fun questions so the listeners can get to know them better!

Today the girls chat about the whole American Eagle & Sydney Sweeney debacle before diving into all things routine. Starting good routines that can eventually turn into good habits takes practice. Tune in to hear the girls share some tips/routines to implement into your life to help you have a better day!

Let's talk about qualities and green flags to look for while in the Christian dating scene! Looking for a Godly man who you will spend the rest of your life with can be challenging! Setting those high standards for the relationship helps to weed out what you're NOT looking for and lead you to the real thing....in God's timing of course ;)

Getting older has a negative connotation to it, we all experience this or watch our friends & family members get the Birthday Blues. But getting older also can be beautiful! Not to mention the relief we all get to experience when the Bible reminds us that God doesn't see age, He will always use you no matter what season you are in!

We have a NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE for our episodes! Be sure to listen to the very beginning so you're all caught up! Ok.. let's talk GREEN FLAGS in girl friendships! It's important to look for good qualities in people you spend most of your time with, this goes for friendships just as much as it does in dating relationships.

Dealing with financial stress, learning when to save and when to have fun, and most importantly, GIVING as a Christian. It all can be stressful and overwhelming at times. Let's talk about it together and get encouraged!!

Listen to this if you feel lonely. The girls are back this week talking about the hardships of feeling lonely as a Christian in this day and age. It can be so hard but you are not the only one in this struggle! How do we know? Because we feel the same way.

Happy Thursday! Today Elle and Maddie share what God is teaching them in their personal lives and how hard it is to step out and share your faith with others in the real world.

Welcome back! Today the girls recap Pride & Prejudice and influencer hate before talking all about cute things humans do and random acts of kindness strangers do for each other! A fun light hearted episode that we hope makes me feel good and inspires you to go out and do something kind for someone <3

Happy Thursday! Maddie shares her recap from her "cursed" SC trip then the girls get into all things travel talk! Camping or glamping, dream destinations, places to explore in the U.S. and how to enjoy where you live currently!

This week, we have a returning guest : Lanie! Get cozy as Elle & her sister Lanie talk about taking the unconventional path. This includes looking for a good job that can sustain you while you wait for your future spouse, not always going to college, and wanting to be a mom. They also dive into what it means to put your identity in Christ and start your journey of true self love & to see yourself the ways Jesus sees you.

Welcome to the podcast! This Thursday, Maddie & Elle talk about where they grew up : California and the pros and cons of the state while also discussing some culture shock from moving from the west coast to the south/Colorado.

Happy Thursday! Let's get vulnerable... Maddie takes on her very first solo episode and shares how normal it is to be in a rut while also leaning on God through it all and finding the balance of being honest with yourself, but also not letting it pull you into a deep hole!

Happy Connections Thursday! How do you get a word from God and what does that mean? In this episode the girls are sharing their spiritual words for the year from God. They talk detail about past words and their current words, what they mean to them and more! Happy you guys are here! Don't forget to follow us on IG: @crosstownconnectionsFollow us on Spotify & The Apple Podcasts App!

Welcome in Elle and her two sisters, Lanie & Colbie! It's sister takeover this week where the girls get to share what it was like growing up in a large family, the differences with their age gaps, and the sweet things that come with sisterhood!! <3 Happy Thursday!

This Thursday Maddie & Elle talk about the harsh truths of feeling burnout whether that's social media, your career, relationships/friendships and the list goes on.. To end on a good note, they share how you can keep yourself energized and not let the enemy get into your head!

Happy Thursday! Today is a light hearted episode where the girls talk a little bit about pretty privilege & the reality TV show Survivor before playing their version of "smash or pass" with 2025 trends. We are so glad you are here and hope you can laugh and relax with us <3

Can your faith and having fun coexist as a devoted christian? This week Elle & Maddie start off by talking about the controversial "women's only gym" and the drama with the new Snow White movie. Then they deep dive into how to have fun as a christian without putting your faith on the line & the importance of it.

After some fun updates with Elle moving into the city & a bit of self care talk, the girls read some juicy stories and share how they would honestly react to some sticky situations if it was them in their shoes.

This Thursday Maddie is joined by her husband, Jacob to answer some questions about relationship advice. Sometimes it's nice to get an outsiders perspective, more specifically, it's nice to have a christian couples input to share some insight on what they've learned this far together. Want to be part of our episodes? Follow us on Instagram : @crosstownconnections

This week the girls are talking about the harsh truths about friendship breakups and how sometimes it can either be the hardest relationships to mourn, or a blessing in disguise.

Happy Crosstown Connections Thursday! The girls talk about the pressures of beauty standards in this day and age with the relevance of social media, the reality that a lot of girls have work done, and Elle talks about what it's like working in a high demand beauty work space.

Happy Thursday! Is Taylor Swift possessed? Are doctors actually helpful? This week Elle and Maddie have a fun discussion about some hot takes & pet peeves of their own and pull some responses from the audience.

Happy Thursday! This week the girls chat all about finding hobbies as you get older and the challenges that come with it, such as: finances, finding the time, feeling "too old" and the importance of challenging yourself as well!

Welcome to our Valentines Day Special! Today we have Maddie's husband joining us as our very first guest on the pod! The girls (and guy) talk about Valentines day from a boys perspective and the pros/cons of getting married young.

This week both the girls share how their people pleasing tendencies have affected them and how their enneagram numbers played a role into their personalities. Is people pleasing honoring to God? Is it actually more damaging than people realize?

This Thursday the girls talk about the short lived TikTok ban and how much fun it is being girl! They discuss the social "norms" in todays world and the beauty of how God created women with beautiful emotions and so much strength! Jesus is such a girl dad.. and we are so here for it<3

Happy Crosstown Connections Thursday! Today the girls talk about their unique experiences on what it was like growing up homeschooled and if they would homeschool their future kids.

This Thursday the girls recap a bit of their fav shows : Squid Games 2, Only Murders in the building, and of course the controversy of Blake Lively in "It Ends with Us". Then finally the meat of the episode, all about modesty and how it is a beautiful thing although looked down on in our society.

Let's talk about BOYS. This week Elle shares an awkward first date story and jump starts the conversation about dating in todays world, when is it ok to kiss on a date, and setting boundaries in relationships.

Happy 2025 everyone! We are glad you are starting the new year with us as we talk about something that could be a little controversial in the church... ANXIETY. The girls share some personal struggles with anxious feelings and how to give it up to God.

This week the girls share some funny "I can't hold my pee" stories and dive into setting goals for the New Year that have purpose for you, your spiritual life, and future life!

MERRY (almost) CHRISTMAS! Yay for Jesus! On this Holiday episode the girls have some fun chatting about Christmas traditions and also the stress that can come around the holidays when in your 20's.