Stephanie Clinton, we find out that our girl got hand picked for Food Network’s special edition of A Very Brady Chopped! (think RETRO food + the Brady Bunch + Stephanie = SO much FUN!) Listen in as Stephanie shares a behind the scenes view of her time (it takes an entire day to shoot!) on Chopped as well as what she is learning in this season of “wait and see” with Recipe Archaeology her YouTube channel w/friend Christine. Settle in for this “cherry on top” bit of “extra” with Kari & Stephanie - So many gasps and giggles, and ZERO pearl clutching!

Jill of all trades - master of many (or at least that’s what her YouTube channel proves!) Stephanie Clinton is an absolute gem living snack dab in the middle of Normand, Oklahoma. In this first heaping helping we talk social justice book club books, white privilege, book launching, YouTube-ing, grandmothers who cook and leave us recipes… girl you just have to tuck in and listen to this conversation with the precious friend of mine.

When Glenys Nellist invited me to help launch her newest book, “Twas the Morning of Easter,” I responded with, “Yes! Would you like to be on my podcast?” And glory be, she said YES! We had such a lovely conversation (I could listen to her read a phone book - her voice and accent are so beautiful to me!) and I found myself so thankful to have this incredible opportunity to visit with her. We chatted about the importance that story played in her own childhood, and in the lives of her children. I am honored to serve in the Father’s fields, in children’s ministry alongside absolutely wonderful folks like Glenys. And I can’t wait for you to fall in love with her voice, her writing and her heart for Jesus.

Callie Murphy started out growing boys… five of them. And then she took up cut flower gardening… which has blossomed into a personal mission to make 50 gardeners in Houston in 2021! She may have her hands full with yours truly. When we visited via ZOOM before Texas’ Great Freeze of 2021, Callie and I talked about her gift for teaching other people the art of growing things. She is the perfect person for us to visit with in our new season “Bury the Alleluia.” (Check out the details in the episode!) Pruning, weeding, composting - it’s all a time for God to whisper to his kids. There is so much going on underground - where God is working, growing and bringing forth life. So let’s get our hands full of the stuff that we are made of - remember we are dust.

We sit back down today with Britt Carter Fisk and share the second half of our visit around the beautiful story that God is telling through this precious family. Both Britt and I take stock of just a few “God winks” through this whole conversation - those little things that God does to help us see his hand at work. To quote Britt, “God if you can take care of the piñatas, you’ve got this cancer and spina bifida under control!” Join the You Brew You Crew as we spend the season of Lent (the 40 days in preparation for Easter) as we pray for, Jeremy, Britt, Carter, Peter, JohnPaul, Sophie, Genevieve, Henry, Lucy and sweet Agnes. You aren’t going to want to miss one second of this beautiful story of God’s incredible grace and our hopes to shine brightly for His glory through all that life dishes up. We are both learning to “Savor this…” All of this.

It started with a prayer request that went something like, “Can you pray for my friend Britt’s baby Agnes?” And for the hundreds of friends of sweet Britt Carter Fisk, thousands of prayers have been raised over the last six months. The ripple effects of those prayers have turned into an absolute tsunami of love for this precious baby, her beautiful momma and their incredible family. I invite you to sit with Britt and I today, as we share Part 1 of our visit. Part 2 will drop next week! You aren’t going to want to miss one second of this beautiful story of God’s incredible grace and our hopes to shine brightly for His glory through all that life dishes up. We are both learning to “Savor this…” All of this.

Bo is a momma, a wife, a friend, a pastor, an author, and the creative genius behind the app “Soulspace”. Our visit was one part caffeine, two parts Jesus and so rich with mindfulness. I take Bo at her word when she says that her dearest wish is that her books (and I’ll bet she means the app too) “makes you laugh, cry and believe that you can become your best self in the middle of the hardest fight.” I’ve watched my own heartrate slow with each morning meditation I’ve done on Soulspace - and I’ve found myself journaling about so many of the amazing truths she shares in this chat. Brew up a cup of some dark roast and join Bo and I as we talk about anchoring to the Rock.

Sharon Collins is a gem! Our mutual friend Angela, suggested that we chat and am I forever thankful for that introduction! Our conversation today starts with the amazing story of Sharon’s calling by God to become an author and an artist. Sharon’s story is filled with inspirational phrases like “I had to learn the discipline of listening,” and “God can use ‘should-ers’!” I found myself inspired to pull out my art supplies and get to creating, and I hope you’ll feel the same way!

Jenna Kuykendall and I met in the summer of 2020 in the middle of a global meltdown. I was immediately struck by her joy, creativity, big heart for Jesus, and her courage. Today we talk music, faith and those who inspire us. We share both the blessings and the banes of 2020 - in parenting and in ministry. And at the heart of it all Jesus is our Light. Our visit is packed to the very rim of the cup with encouragement and even the last 30 seconds were prayers of hope for this new year. We pray you find your light amplified through this visit!

We invite you to participate in Cup of Wonder with us at You Brew You this Advent season. Each week on Monday, our episode will include thoughts, quotes, music and meditations for reflection. Find a random cup in your kitchen or office to spend this time with each week. Fill your cup with something you enjoy drinking - and allow both the cup and the drink to be a focal point in your quiet time. Journal your reactions to the spoken or sung offerings and/or spend a few minutes using the questions below to enrich your time. Every day in between, we will post quotes on Facebook and Instagram. We hope you’ll journey through Advent with us with loving expectation.