Video: Trader Joe’s Customer Refuses to Wear Mask​

Each episode we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), you might find one of these PDFs useful. Choose the orientation that fits best in your journal.
 

1. What are your emotional scars?
2. Do you ever have irrational thoughts? How long does it take you to recognize them as irrational? What do you do then?
3. When you discover a friend's emotional scars, how do you react?
4. When someone has an opinion that is , to you, obviously wrong, what is your initial reaction to that person (internal or external)?

• Buy Jamie’s Book
• African Children’s Choir
• Jamie on Twitter
• Jamie on Facebook

Each episode we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), you might find one of these PDFs useful. Choose the orientation that fits best in your journal.

1. Whether you are a Christian or not, how would you describe what it means to be a Christian?   
2. Have you ever felt like you had to give up something good in order to be part of a group? Why was that and what did you do with those feelings? 
3. What is your gut reaction when you meet someone who identifies themselves as a Christian? 
4. Have you ever thought about writing a book? Do you think your story needs to be more complete or are you a work in progress?

Living Will & Health Care Surrogate Forms for Floridians
The Infamous White Bronco Video

Each episode we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), you might find one of these PDFs useful. Choose the orientation that fits best in your journal.

1. What is your opinion of lawyers?
2. Do you have any firsthand experience with lawyers? Have you ever been deposed, been called to testify, or served on a jury?
3. Have you ever gotten deeply engrossed in a televised trial (like OJ or Casey Anthony)? How did you feel during the trial? How did you feel after the verdict?
4. What is your understanding of justice? Do you believe most lawyers want to see justice served?

• Interview with the real voice of Siri
• Steph’s DIY Business
• The “C table” video
• Home Depot Blog featuring Steph’s video

Each episode we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), you might find one of these PDFs useful. Choose the orientation that fits best in your journal.

1. Do you ever struggle with clearly stating what you want or need? How could more clarity help you in your relationships?
2. When you clearly state your needs do you sometimes feel selfish? Why?
3. Have you been the recipient of an unclear instruction? Was it frustrating? How did you handle it?
4. Have you ever used a voice assistant? Have you been surprised at how clear you needed to be?

• See photos of Stephanie working Toy Story Mania just below the transcript.

Each episode we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), you might find one of these PDFs useful. Choose the orientation that fits best in your journal.

1. Think about a time when you realized you were the adult in the room. How did that responsibility feel?
2. Have you ever been in a life or death or dangerous situation? As you reflect on it, how did you feel about how you handled it?
3. Have you ever been a theme park employee or thought about what it would be like to work at a theme park? Has this conversation changed your understanding?
4. Do you have experience being a rule keeper? Reflect on the challenges of being in a role like that?
5. Have you ever been to Disney? What is your favorite ride? What do you love about it? ​

• Video about systemic racism
• Video about redlining
• Black Lives Matter Plaza (this article explains the address to the White House hasn’t changed, but the new Black Lives Plaza is near the White House)
• Realtors Dropping the Term “Master” Bedroom
• Robin DiAngelo on White Fragility via the United Methodist Commission on Religion and Race

Each episode we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), you might find one of these PDFs useful. Choose the orientation that fits best in your journal.

1. What have you learned from the recent Black Lives Matter protests?
2. How do you understand racism now as compared to before the protests?
3. What is your understanding of defunding the police? Does that make you nervous?
4. Have you ever used some or all of the white fragility diversions? Has this conversation changed how you feel about that?

• Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret?
• “State of the Period. The widespread impact of period poverty on US students.”
• The Homeless Period Project
• Beth’s email
• Steph’s email

Each episode we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), you might find one of these PDFs useful. Choose the orientation that fits best in your journal.

1. Did today's conversation feel uncomfortable to you? Why?
2. Have you ever asked a woman about her cycle or being curious about it but chosen not to ask because it didn't feel appropriate?
3. Have you ever been around a woman who got her period unexpectedly? How did she handle the situation? How did you?
4. How is the lack of conversation amongst women about our reproductive system affecting men? What can we do to make sure women’s voices are heard in our community?

• The Junia Project
• The Wesley Covenant Prayer
• Good Samaritan UMC (where Beth serves as a pastor)

Each episode we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), you might find one of these PDFs useful. Choose the orientation that fits best in your journal.

1. What is your experience with female pastors?
2. Have you ever reflected on what the Bible says about women in leadership? Does it seem true to you?
3. Think about the role models and your own work. How many of them have been women?
4. Think about the last person you muted or unfriended? How did it feel? If you've never done that, consider why you haven't. Are your friends really that easy to get along with?

• By Steph: Why I No Longer Photoshop Out My Scars
• Episode 4: Rage, Why We Take It Out On Ourselves
• Article, Mayo Clinic Info on Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
• Article, 5 Myths and Facts About Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

Each episode we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), you might find one of these PDFs useful. Choose the orientation that fits best in your journal.

1. How has your understanding of self-injury changed?
2. Have you ever engaged in an unhealthy coping mechanism? Describe it.
3. Make a list of five or more healthy coping mechanisms you can engage in when you need them.
4. How can you prepare yourself for mentally difficult times in your life?

​Ashley’s Instagram Post
President Obama’s Article on Medium.com
Video: Ten Rules of Survival

Each episode we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), you might find one of these PDFs useful. Choose the orientation that fits best in your journal.
                           

1. What do you think when you hear, Black Lives Matter?
2. Can you articulate your feelings about the current protests and riots?
3. List two or three people you can have an honest conversation about race with.
4. Have you ever been pulled over by the police? Were you afraid, annoyed? How might it have been different if your skin color were different?
5. How do you want the future to be different from the present?