What do iconic brands, tight-knit families, and mentorship have in common? They all take intention to build!

On this episode of These Are Good Days, we take you on our recent adventure to J.M. Smucker HQ in Orrville, OH. We’re breaking down how legacy brands like Smucker and Walnut Creek Foods build massive value into their teams, their company culture, and their local communities.

To top it off, we were able to participate in a student cooking competition hosted by OHuddle Mentorship in partnership with J.M. Smucker! Tune in as we share key takeaways on how to uplift the people around you and build something truly meaningful.

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Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

Matt sits down with speaker Lisa Harper to discuss her upcoming book, Theology for the Rest of Us. Throughout the episode, Matt and Lisa share an engaging conversation filled with laughter, sharp Biblical scholarship, and deep wisdom. They explore the vital role of women in Jesus' ministry and God's powerful design for all. The conversation also highlights how humor breaks down walls and brings joy into the spiritual walk. Lisa offers profound encouragement, reminding us that while God doesn't always give us every answer, He always provides His presence. Tune in for an uplifting, soulful, and hilarious conversation that will make you fall even more in love with Scripture!

Follow Lisa on Instagram @lisadharper or check out her studies on her website.

In preparation for this podcast, Matt listened to 3 of her messages that deeply impacted and shaped his conversation leading up to the interview. They're linked here: You're Worth It, Taking Charge of Your Territory, and The Gift of Grief.

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If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us!

If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more!

Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here!

Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!

We all have that natural urge to ask “Why?” when things get messy—our brains are actually wired for a neat and tidy conclusion. But, the reality is, life doesn't always answer the question - instead, it often pushes us towards faith. If we look back at folks like Job and Joseph, we realize life doesn't always come with a clean instruction manual or an easy roadmap. The truth is that we don't need to understand every twist and turn of the valley to be okay. Real comfort doesn't come from getting all the answers; it comes from knowing we aren't walking alone.

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Thanks for being a part of our podcast community! You can follow Lee Ann and Matt on Instagram to keep up with happenings in between episodes. Click the link in their name to follow!

If you’ve been around the podcast for any length of time, and you’re in our podcast community, we would love for you to join us on our Patreon. Patreon is where you go to support us, get more TAGD content, download exclusive episodes and recipes, and get behind the scenes looks at what’s going on with Lee Ann and Matt. Thanks for joining us!

If you know anything about us at all, you know a good cup of coffee is important to us - especially “frothy coffee.” Click here to grab some of our These Are Good Days blend coffee - we created this blend and couldn’t love it more!

Also, we have merch! Grab a tshirt, hoodie, baseball cap, or other swag to show your love for the podcast, or just remind yourself that These Are Good Days! No doubt, we all need a reminder to embrace the joy in the moment, no matter what’s going on around us. Check out our storefront here!

Thank you to our sponsor Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese and Market. Walnut Creek Foods creates products that are carried in stores all over the United States. Click here to see where you can locate a store near you that carry their incredible products. If getting packages on your doorstep is more your speed, click here to see all the Walnut Creek Cheese and Market products that can be shipped right to your door!