Sometimes truth shows up where you least expect it.
We could all use a minute – a minute to put up our feet, a minute to watch another episode or read another chapter, a minute to breathe. And that’s okay. Taking time to rest and enjoy yourself isn’t something to feel guilty about. And the truth is that show or that book might just have something holy to teach us.
I’m Mary, and I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome to a guilt-free corner of the internet where you can kick off your shoes, get comfy, and have a little fun. We’re going to talk about our favorite TV shows and movies, our book boyfriends and secret playlists, and anything else that reminds us about who we are, what’s most important, and even God.
Connecting the dots between everyday life and the Word of God makes my heart beat fast as I am convicted or comforted, encouraged or inspired – and I love nothing more than sharing those connections with friends like you. Plus, sometimes I just love a good list or recipe or movie review. If any of that sounds like your cup of tea (or coffee), stick around. We’re going to have fun!
Fishing for Hope
Though I’m not into fishing, this story from the Bible about Jesus and the disciples is so meaningful to me. Jesus said he came to give us abundant life, and that means letting go of my need to control things and opening my heart to hope. Do you find it hard to hope?
When You Realize What Was in Your Blind Spot
I used to watch a TV show called Blindspot with my husband. I liked the show, but he quickly found it ridiculous – too preposterous to waste time watching. He’s not wrong. The premise and nearly all the story lines are incredibly unrealistic. But I keep watching....
The Couch Podcast :: If You Like This Show, Read This Book (S1E15)
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Amy Clark, founder of MomAdvice.com and host of The MomAdvice Book Club on Facebook. Fun fact: I've worked with Amy, writing posts for her site, for several years -- but this was the first time we met! Amy is a self-proclaimed...
It’s Not Just the Way It Is
This post was originally published in 2017. On the way to the theater, we stopped at the gas station to stock up on M&Ms (a bag in every flavor except pretzel, because gross, and two bags of peanut butter, because delicious). As we got back on the road, I stealthily...
The Couch Podcast :: Who Do We Look Up To? (S1E14)
This week my friend Alia Joy and I talk about the people in pop culture we've admired and looked up to. And we also talked about the difficulty of finding someone to look up to when nobody looks like you. (Annnnd I realized the characters I liked most as a kid have...
39 Books & Series to Read if You Love Letters (and Other Correspondence)
It seems like every new movie released these days is a sequel, a superhero story, or based on a book. Sometimes that irritates me, because surely there must be creators and artists out there coming up with original stories. Right? Somewhere? But other times -- when...
The Couch Podcast :: Was the Book Better? (S1E13)
But was the book better? This week's episode is all about book-to-movie adaptations. I talk with my friend, Tsh Oxenreider, about a whole bunch of books that have been turned into movies, and they dissect what makes a good adaptation and debate whether or not you must...
The Couch Podcast :: Beach Reads, Escapism, and Spring Break (S1E12)
This week my friend Amanda White and I are talking about beach reads and books to escape into. Mainly because, as she said, if you can't go on a fancy spring break trip right now, just escape into a book! We talk about our favorite "comfort food" books, all the time...
The Couch Podcast :: Who’s Your Favorite Hallmark Actor? (S1E11)
In the spirit of March Madness, tournament brackets, and being forever hooked on Hallmark movies, my friend Anna and I decided to come clean about what really makes us watch a TV movie. On this week's episode of The Couch (my podcast, if you haven't heard...), we...
It's a lifestyle. It's a devotional!
Gilmore Girls was a TV show known (and loved) for its fast-talking, pop culture-referencing, coffee-chugging characters, but it was also a show devoted to love of family and community. These themes – as well as topics like forgiveness, kindness, and gratitude – partner well with lessons from the Bible.
Christians who loved this show will be encouraged and inspired to follow this “season” of daily devotions, reminiscing about their favorite Gilmore Girls scenes and perhaps seeing them from a whole new perspective.
When life makes you say, “Oy with the poodles already!” grab your mug of coffee and settle in for a conversation that will warm your heart and feed your soul.
