Faith & Four Letter Words
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Faith & Four Letter Words is an unapologetically real look at surviving the boys’ club, Perfect Polly and motherhood all while living in a glass fishbowl.
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God Whispers
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBAmanda and Tara want to lean into God and His plan for their lives. They detail the struggles they're walking through trying to suspend control--including how social media is still a blessing and a curse.
Wake-Up Call
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 20.8 MBDon't take anything for granted--especially your or your family's health. Both Amanda and Tara have faced incredibly challenging health scares. They share details about both, including Tara's daughter's recent hospitalization where they experienced "The Wave" as a family in one of the hospital rooms overlooking Kinnick Stadium.
Why Tt’s Okay To Be a Karen—Sometimes
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 31.7 MBIt’s time to get off the high road and call people out.
When We Thought We Were Fat
June 13, 2022 13:42 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MBAt times we were severely underweight but we were told to be skinnier. It’s time to get rid of the weight of opinions.
Why is No One Talking About Butt Implants?
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBThe ladies lash out about everything from the Kardashians to Amanda's new life without alcohol.
Amanda's Really Sick: Is it Cancer?
May 30, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 22.1 MBThe health scare that landed Amanda in the hospital for days and changed her life instantly.
Lifetime Yo-Yo Dieters: Yep, That’s Us!
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MBWhy we are on a constant roller coaster of carbs and emotions.
American Pride: Patriotism Better not be Dead
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MBThe Russia/Ukraine war is a wake-up call to us all.
Cat Fights: Women with Claws
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 27.6 MBHow to navigate the female haters in your midst.
Let’s Talk News
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 19.1 MBWe were very fortunate to work in the news industry when we did because it’s changed so much. And not for the better.
Can We Cancel Cancel Culture?
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 27 MBYes, we’re still on Spotify because Freedom of Speech matters.
This is About Everything
November 01, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MBLet’s be honest, we talk about it all in this.
The Couric Effect
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 28.6 MBWhen good anchors go bad. Amanda and Tara react to former network anchor Katie Couric's new tell-all where she burns every bridge she can find.
We. Are. Back.
October 19, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBComing back with season 3 as we start Act III
Pay to Play?
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 25.3 MBJust because we pay for our kids to play sports doesn’t mean it’s a guarantee that they’ll play. That feeling of entitlement has to stop with us.
Parents & Youth Sports Continued…
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBAre we making it worse for our kids? Possibly.
Be a Parent, Not a Sideline Coach
August 16, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 42.4 MBWe continue our talk about youth sports with the pros.
Parents: Trust The Process
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 36 MBAs youth sports kick off a new season, parents need to know what they should and shouldn’t do.
Youth Sports: Leave it to the Pros, Part2
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MBWe continue with part 2 of our in-depth discussion with professional youth coaches
Youth Sports: Leave it to the Pros
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MBWe’ve talked about parents behaving badly on the sidelines over and over. Tara is on a hiatus but Amanda sits down with two pro coaches to dig into what every parent really needs to know to help their kid succeed on the field
When News People Make the News
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 34.2 MBEveryone makes mistakes, but in television news, it’s good to always keep your eyes wide open.
Keeping Your Circle Tight
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 27 MBWhy we only have so much time and energy to devote to building & maintaining meaningful relationships.
Embrace the Mom Bod
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MBWhy are we comparing ourselves to our pre-baby bodies and letting it steal our joy?
Youth Sports Gone Bad
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MBStop pretending your kid is doing this for fun, if you’re secretly pushing your children in sports to get a college scholarship that will likely never come.
Local TV News Talent/Celebrity Wannabes
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 29.1 MBHow TV news has morphed into a place where aspiring actors and models go to play journalists.
Don’t Be Afraid to Change Your Life Today
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBWhy Tara is changing jobs for a third act.
The High Price of Being High Profile
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 28.3 MBAmanda & Tara discuss the harsh reality that comes with being a recognizable public figure.
Girl, Bye! Influencers Turned Imposters?
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 25.3 MBIf you can’t relate to them, it could be your favorite influencer is a fraud.
Freak Accidents: Near Drowning & Wire-Laced Chicken Nuggets
April 12, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 26.5 MBThe life-changing close calls that can and will happen, especially when you have children.
Don't Return to Normal
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 26.8 MBWhy we don't want to go back to some of our pre-Covid ways of doing things.
News isn't News
March 29, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 34.3 MBHow media no longer covers all the news that's fit to print.
Royal Reality Check
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBStop whining about the royal family, Meghan and Harry!
Not Bitter, Just Better
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MBWhy women have to eventually walk away from a job that no longer aligns with their values; like we did when we left TV.
Likes, Blocks & Facebook Jail
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MBHow we are using Facebook and other social media platforms to act as a junior high lunch table.
Vaccine Shaming
March 01, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 30.3 MBZip your lip before you start getting judgy about how others are doing life in this prolonged Covid-19 pandemic.
Don't Come For Us Gen Z
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBWhy Gen Xers to Baby Boomers may be better off when it comes to coping with life in the real world.
Kill the Cat Fight
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 32 MBWhy women should resist the pressure to compete as professional peers.
Normalizing Dysfunction
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 28.2 MBWhy adults are not putting children first when it comes to healthy relationships.
Jello Wrestling Gone Wild
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 38.7 MBHow bad behavior is celebrated and encouraged.
Testing Positive for Covid
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MBLessons learned from having Covid and our thoughts on a vaccine.
Amen & A-woman???
January 18, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MBWhen the push for gender equality pushes too far.
Journalism is Dead
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBStop making the news about you. Report the facts and move on.
New Year, New You? Yeah, Right!
January 04, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 29.6 MBStop making false promises to yourself and others. Make 2021 the year you drop the haters and embrace what really counts.
A Lot of Pain For Little Gain
December 28, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 29.5 MBWhy we are lifetime dieters who are fed up with weight loss and workout plans that are too extreme to stick with long term.
Merry Merry Merry Christmas
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 23.6 MBHow moms are always under pressure to bring the magic at Christmas. Why you’re not alone in feeling especially overwhelmed this holiday season.
Don't Be Bitter Just Better
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 31 MBHow the challenging experiences of being working women can hopefully be channeled for good when it comes to how we raise our daughters.
Please Shut Up
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MBWhy having a voice means dealing with those who want you to go away.
Time to move on
November 30, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 32.4 MBStop grabbing your toys to leave the sandbox. It's time to sit and continue to play
Invisible Load
November 23, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 30 MBThere is no weight heavier than the one carried by the working mom.
O Holy Night
November 16, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBNo need to apologize for putting your tree up early or saying Merry Christmas this holiday season.