Straight From The Heart(land)

It's Christine's first solo episode and she confesses all the ways she doesn't know what she's doing in life and in podcasting, including ditching an episode she recorded in favor of getting vulnerable. Plus, a look back at 9-11 in the Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Back-to-school means new clothes and this week Christine and Sarah discuss the newest trends in fall fashion, including the fashion they wore back-to-school back in the day (hello, 90s!!)! Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Next up in our back-to-school series is our conversation with teacher, mom and good friend, Katherine Southmayd. Christine and Sarah discuss with Katherine what it's like to go back to school from a teacher's perspective, including what's involved to get ready to welcome students (hint: it's A LOT!) and how parents can best prepare their kids for the new school year. Plus, the Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Fall and back-to-school means sorting through your schedule. And, this week, Christine and Sarah talk about various approaches to getting your schedule figured out, including some great hacks for building in margin. Plus an update on Sarah's basement renovation in The Pulse and everyone's favorite - What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

It's the end of July and you might be so OVER chicken breasts on the grill by this point. Christine and Sarah talk summer grilling and fun ways you can mix it up to push through the last month of summer. (Can you say kebabs??) Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Soft serve or hard packed? Plain or with mix-ins? On a cone, in a dish, homemade or in a cake? So many yummy choices and who knew a frozen dairy dessert could be a metaphor for life?? You'll be dreaming about sweet treats after this week's episode about ice cream in all its flavors and forms. Plus, a Hamilton Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat! 

Chris Pratt's Nine Rules went viral and in them he boldly professed his faith. This week, Christine and Sarah discuss his rules, the faith behind them and the religious freedom we experience (and celebrate this holiday week!) in the USA. Plus, the Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

The sun, wind, sweat and humidity. Pool hair? This week, Christine and Sarah discuss how their beauty routines change in the summer, including how they somehow become both more low maintenance (Pool hair? Don't care.) and high maintenance (We should probably shave our legs.) during these warm months. Plus, the Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Summer is blockbuster movie season so Christine and Sarah are giving you scoop on what must-see films are coming to a big screen near you. Action adventures, comedies and family-friendly flicks are on the list, perfect for an escape from the heat. Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

This week, Christine and Sarah welcome Fawnn Briggeman to the podcast to discuss her love of travel and the logistics of how she and her family take a trip every 2-3 months. If you're thinking about taking a summer vacation, Fawnn has some great tips for getting that done! Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Summer is coming and so are your kids. Are you ready? In this week's episode, Christine and Sarah share five hacks for you to be winning all summer long. Plus, an announcement in the Pulse and the ever-popular What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Moms save the world each and every day and in this week's podcast, Christine and Sarah reveal some mom superhero identities. Are you the Fixer? The Magician? The Sensei? Find out in this week's episode. Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

First pet. First kiss. First car. First job. Those firsts in our lives hold a special place in our hearts and this week, Christine and Sarah are looking back at the firsts that meant the most to them. Plus, a May Day Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

This week we learn all about how Christine met her husband, Michael, and if you think the Lubachs had a whirlwind romance, just you wait! Did you know Christine has known Michael since she was a little girl?? Hear all about it in this week's episode. Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

It's spring time and love is in the air! No better time to reminisce about how we met our husbands, starting with how Sarah met Aaron over a decade ago. Travel back in time as Sarah describes how it all began. Plus, the Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Eventually it will feel like spring and Christine and Sarah have all the tips you need to freshen up your wardrobe for the season. Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

In another Heart & Soul interactive episode, Christine and Sarah introduce Lectio Divina (a meditative approach to scripture). They study John 15:1-17 and discuss the purpose behind the hard situations in their lives, God as their source of joy, and the importance of staying connected. Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat! 

Counselor and coach Lisa Peck joins us again as we continue our two-week series about control. Lisa helps us discover what's really behind our controlling behavior and provides tips for moving out of control and into trust. Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Control issues. We all have them. Even the most laid-back of us can find control creeping up unexpectedly. In the first of our two-week series about control, Christine and Sarah confess their own control issues, including when it pops up, what it sounds like, and the negative effects control has on their hearts and relationships. Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!

Exercise. Working out. Me time. Dread mill. Whatever you call it, figuring out when to work out, what to do and where to do it can be a challenge. Christine and Sarah share their own (or lack thereof) fitness routines, including what they would do instead of working out if they could. Plus, The Pulse and What's Making Our Hearts Beat!