Carlos here and I love visiting the doctor. Not sure why, I just always have. Joy on the other hands avoids them like the plague. She’s hyper afraid of needles so maybe that has something to do with it…but not every visit equals a shot…so what is it? Now, I may be a little over the top with my love for doctors. I went to the same pediatrician till I was 18 and eventually told… … Continue reading →

9 year old girl barred from school for shaving head to support friend with cancer back in class

9 year old girl barred from school for shaving head to support friend with cancer back in classThis new story inspired us!  It’s always amazing when a child does something that we wonder if we would be brave enough to do ourselves. I’ve never had someone super close to me lose their hair due to cancer, but I’ve always wondered if I would stand with them and shave my head too. This beautiful, young girl… … Continue reading →

Show partners that change car batteries together stay together!Yesterday was a crazy day for Carlos, on the first day of our new show his car wouldn’t start. I picked him up for work in the morning and after the show we started the adventure of fixing his Jeep! We picked up a new battery together, but when we got to Carlos’ house we quickly realized he did not have the tools necessary to replace it. We… … Continue reading →

How to Keep Your Smartphone From Running Your Life

How to Keep Your Smartphone From Running Your LifeJoy here: I tend to impulsively check my social media all throughout the day. It ends up controlling me instead of me controlling it! These 6 tips on being intentional with your time spent on technology have really made me think. I am going to make new habits that include some of these tips so that my phone is a good addition to my life, but doesn’t… … Continue reading →

Meet my friend, Carlos!Today kicks off a new show on WAY-FM “Afternoons with Carlos and Joy!” Carlos is an awesome addition to the WAY-FM team! We couldn’t be more different, but we’ve already become fast friends. He has an amazing blend of life experiences that I have not had and his outlook on faith is engaging and exciting. He just moved here from Texas and is so excited to get to hang with you on WAY-FM.… … Continue reading →

On behalf of the church, I’m sorry. This is what I wrote to a friend last night. I never thought I would need to apologize on behalf of the body of Christ but yesterday it was necessary. One of my old friends, (we’ll call him Steven), has walked away from Christianity. Steven looks at it as anti-intellectual and shared that he grew up in a church where he was never allowed to pose seriously questions… … Continue reading →

The Best Parts Of Fruits And Veggies You’re Not Eating (But Should Be)

The Best Parts Of Fruits And Veggies You’re Not Eating (But Should Be)Ok, FINE. I don’t eat enough fruits or vegetables, but you probably don’t either! That’s why this article is so exciting to me. It says if we ate all the parts of the fruits and vegetables that we ACTUALLY do eat, we may not need as many! Yes, it sounds a bit nasty, but read on. I might actually try this!  … Continue reading →

What You Need to Know About Your Pastor

What You Need to Know About Your Pastor”I don’t need to encourage my pastor, there are plenty of other people to do that!” Have you ever heard this statement? Or even thought it yourself? I have and I should know better. I grew up in the Christian bubble. My dad is still a pastor to this day so I know the ins and outs of the local church like no one else. I have watched… … Continue reading →

Mom and Dad Thanks For….

Mom and Dad Thanks For….When you think back to your childhood, there where probably countless things that your parents made you do that you hated! I was in charge of doing the family dishes as a little girl and I complained probably EVERY night! I remember trying to cram so many things into the dishwasher that I almost broke it because I loathed hand washing dishes and still do to this day! However, I’m thankful… … Continue reading →

I’ve even gone on a Sunday and sat in the drive through wondering why no one was waiting on me… … Continue reading →