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  • The One With All the Gratitude

    The One With All the Gratitude
    Nov 4 2025
    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.

    If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff this is it!

    In this episode, we start with some lighthearted fun—talking crocs as a fashion statement (are they really making a comeback? 👀) and yes… did Sara actually say she ate pig brains?! 🐷😂 Then we shift into a deeper conversation about gratitude, joy, and how mental health research beautifully aligns with God’s Word. We talk about how gratitude is a gift from our good Father that lifts our spirits, how sometimes it’s a choice before it’s a feeling, and how choosing thankfulness can shift our perspective—like a rope that helps pull us out of the pit. No matter the circumstance, the posture of gratitude changes everything. 💛


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    Things we mentioned in this episode:

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    We also discussed the book by Ann Voskamp - One Thousand Gifts. Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4hDgr1K

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    And watch our episodes on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends

    *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support. **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.
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    51 min
  • The One Where God Gives You Identity in Healing

    The One Where God Gives You Identity in Healing
    Oct 28 2025
    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.

    If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff this is it!


    In this final episode of our month-long series on faith in the desert seasons of life, we talk about what it means to walk through hard places without letting them define us. Trauma is not our identity—only God has the authority to name what has happened, and only He gets to define who we are. When we choose to pursue Him in the hard, we step into healing and freedom, living as daughters with a good Father who calls us His own.

    Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on!

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    And watch our episodes on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends
    *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support. **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.
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    47 min
  • The One With the Desert Seasons (part 2)

    The One With the Desert Seasons (part 2)
    Oct 14 2025
    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.

    Get all the CLEAN MONDAY seasonings, protein powders & Gluten Free Ramen Kits here: https://cleanmondaymeals.com/cara6582950 Cara's Favorite is the dairy free Ranch Seasoning Mix & Sara's Favorite is the Ramen Noodles!

    If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff this is it!


    On today’s episode we talked about:
    In part two of Faith in the Desert Seasons, we start with a little laughter—chatting about cute clothes and the great toilet paper debate —before moving into a heartfelt and vulnerable conversation. Sara shares her story of walking through deep hardship in 2024, and together we talk about the beauty of lament, the power of gratitude, and how godly community helps keep our heads above water and our eyes fixed on God.

    Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on!

    Find us on Instagram
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    And watch our episodes on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends
    *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support. **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.
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    58 min
  • The One With the Desert Seasons (part 1)

    The One With the Desert Seasons (part 1)
    Oct 7 2025
    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.
    If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff this is it!


    In part one of our two-part series on staying focused on Jesus in desert seasons, we start with some lighthearted fun (pumpkin spice lattes and Trader Joe’s anyone? ☕🍂) before diving into a deeper conversation about choosing God in the hard places. From real and vulnerable experiences, we share how faith is often about believing what we know about God rather than what our feelings dictate in the moment, the perspective shift that comes when we focus on His goodness, the gift of community, and the rich comfort found in Psalm 23.

    Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on!

    Find us on Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/thatswhy_werefriends/

    OR at

    https://thatswhywerefriends.com/

    And watch our episodes on YouTube here:
    https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends

    *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support.

    **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.
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    57 min
  • The One Where We Talk About Purpose In the Oldish Years

    The One Where We Talk About Purpose In the Oldish Years
    Sep 30 2025
    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between.

    If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff this is it!


    In this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends, we start with a laugh (yes, mailboxes were harmed in the making of this story 😅) but move into a deeper conversation about purpose in the “oldish” season of life. Through the lens of Ephesians 2:10, we share how freeing it is to trust that God has already prepared good works for us—and how to rest easy knowing He’ll lead us to the right places and people in His timing.

    Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on!

    Find us on Instagram
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    OR at

    https://thatswhywerefriends.com/

    And watch our episodes on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends

    *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support.

    **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.
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    1 h
  • The One With Suzanne Manning

    The One With Suzanne Manning
    Sep 23 2025
    Thanks for joining us for this episode of That’s Why We’re Friends. The podcast is created for women in the oldish season of life, where we get real & vulnerable about all things faith, family, our bodies, health & everything in between. If you’re looking for a space to laugh & cry about the real stuff this is it!

    On today’s episode we talked with Suzanne Manning from Crazy Cool Family. We discuss all things being a grandma, marriage in the empty nest season & how to point our adult kids to Jesus.

    Suzanne mentioned that episodes 100-103 are the best place to start in listening to the Crazy Cool Family Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crazy-cool-family/id1452747296

    Suzanne's conversation with Sara about joy is episode 126: 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crazy-cool-family/id1452747296?i=1000551416957

    Connect with Suzanne & the Crazy Cool Family Ministry here: https://crazycoolfamily.com/ https://www.instagram.com/crazycoolfamily https://www.facebook.com/crazycoolfamily

    And grab the Crazy Cool Family book here: Crazy Cool Family Book https://amzn.to/4mHuWDw


    Get the book Cara mentioned called Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Keeping the Welcome Mat Out & Your Mouth Shut here 👉🏻 https://amzn.to/4mLH32g


    Remember to subscribe & follow so you never miss anything we’ve got going on!

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    at https://thatswhywerefriends.com/

    And watch our episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thatswhywerefriends


    *Note: this description may contain affiliate links to products we enjoy using or mention on the show. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support.
    **Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.
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    50 min
  • The One Where We Talk About Godly Friendships

    The One Where We Talk About Godly Friendships
    Sep 16 2025
    Welcome to That’s Why We’re Friends — a podcast created for women in the “oldish” season of life.

    We’re Cara & Sara, two longtime friends who believe that laughter, honest conversations, and a whole lot of grace make this stage of life not just survivable, but beautiful.

    Each week we get real and vulnerable about faith, family, marriage, health, our bodies, and everything in between. Some episodes will make you laugh until you cry, others will remind you that you’re not alone when life feels hard. Through it all, we point back to God’s presence and the gift of friendship.

    If you’re looking for a space that feels like sitting down with your best friends over coffee — this is it.

    💕👉 Be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. And if you love what you hear, share it with a friend (because that’s why we’re friends!).

    On today’s episode we talk about:
    What godly friendships look like in our lives. How our friends influence us toward God or away from God. How to be in tune with God in the middle of our friendships.

    We also talked about one of our favorite boutiques and online stores, abecce grace. Find them here!
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    Find us on Instagram or our Website and watch our episodes on YouTube

    Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.
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    49 min
  • The One With The Faith Stories

    The One With The Faith Stories
    Sep 9 2025
    Welcome to That’s Why We’re Friends — a podcast created for women in the “oldish” season of life.

    We’re Cara & Sara, two longtime friends who believe that laughter, honest conversations, and a whole lot of grace make this stage of life not just survivable, but beautiful.

    Each week we get real and vulnerable about faith, family, marriage, health, our bodies, and everything in between. Some episodes will make you laugh until you cry, others will remind you that you’re not alone when life feels hard. Through it all, we point back to God’s presence and the gift of friendship.

    If you’re looking for a space that feels like sitting down with your best friends over coffee — this is it.

    💕👉 Be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. And if you love what you hear, share it with a friend (because that’s why we’re friends!).

    On today’s episode we talked about:
    Our faith stories - hear how we got to where we are now & how God's grace & faithfulness have carried us through.

    Find us on Instagram or our Website and watch our episodes on YouTube

    Intro/Outro music ‘Joy’ used with permission from Valley Creek Kids.
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    50 min