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Made Ya Smile

150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Melinda Whitten and Carrie Varnell share about life, laughter and their love of Jesus. Great uplifting podcast for your commute!

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Episodes

I'm Just Being Honest in My Honest Brain

March 27, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this episode: Some great facts with Resident Bible Nerd Kelley Mathews, Melinda aka "Minnie" has an announcement, Carrie should probably not serve in children's ministry Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

It Feels Like it Should Be Illegal

March 20, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this week's episode: Fun Easter Facts; That Just Feels Illegal  Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Give Me a Good Butter Cream and I'm All Yours

March 14, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode: Unpopular Opinion, Easter Chocolate Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Are People on the Right Side of the Auditorium Even Going to Heaven?

March 06, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this Episode: Change is Hard, Claire Update, Arts Festival, Whoda Thunk It? Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Introducing the Doctor Buddy

February 29, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

In this episode: Leap Year Explained, Our Million Dollar Idea, Hall Monitor of the World, Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet? Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

I'm a Very Brave Backseat Listener

February 21, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this episode: A Claire Update, The Shopping Cart Theory Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

I've Never Been Called an Old Tire

February 14, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this episode: Carrie's Visit to the Hip Doctor, Valentine's Ideas Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Ran Out of My Estrogen Patch

February 07, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this week's episode: Do-over Day, 7 Ways to Promote Memory Health Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

I Don't Even Know Where My Baby is Right Now

January 31, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

In this episode: Update on Melinda's Broken Frame, Ways to Help Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

You've Bartered for Your Child's Teeth!

January 24, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this episode: Carrie shares some random life hacks, Melinda shares about how weird it is to have GAD (General Anxiety Disorder) Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

I Think I'll Move to Australia

January 18, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this episode: Melinda Faceplants, Cute Puppies in Sunshine, How to Energize Yourself for Spring Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Yeah, I Be Tacky

January 10, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

In this episode: Weather's A'comin! The Care and Feeding of Husbands Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

How Did We Survive the 80's?

January 04, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode: Welcome Back, The Struggle of the 80's Kid Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Advent Week 4- Prince of Peace

December 22, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Merry Christmas, everyone! We hope you have enjoyed this Advent series as much as we have. This week we're talking about Jesus as Prince of Peace. This is such a great reminder that in this very noisy world with war and conflict and outrage, that Jesus came to abolish all of that. He is our Peace. Shalom, y'all!  "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Princ...

Advent Week 3- Eternal Father

December 15, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

We are on Advent Week 3 and talking about Jesus being our Eternal Father. How do wrap our heads around God being eternal with no beginning and no end? "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess th...

Stocking Stuffer Ideas 2023!

December 13, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode: Support the MWSS, Stocking Stuffer Ideas 2023! Links on some of the products we talked about: "He Knows Your Name" Scripture Cards Time  Piece Calendar Light Up Travel Mirror Tymo Cordless Straightener Brush Screen Cleaner Travel Size Umbrella Travel Power Strip If you don't see one of the products we talked about listed here, message us on Instagram or Facebook and we'll help you find it! Merry Christmas! Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_po...

Advent Week 2- Mighty God

December 08, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

This week for Advent, we're talking about the coming Messiah as Mighty God. What does that mean for us? We can trust him. We can turn to him in our need. He is worthy of our praise. He’s capable of saving us. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and F...

My "In Case" Packet of Turkey Gravy

December 06, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode: Hallmark Christmas Movie Fun Facts, Ideas for Kids and Ornaments Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Advent Week 1- Wonderful Counselor

December 01, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

Christmas is upon us and so we want to pause and focus our mind's attention and our heart's affection on the hope we have in Jesus. Our Resident Bible Nerd, Kelley Mathews, is back to bring some perspective and truth from the prophet Isaiah.  "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,  Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 Thanks for listening! Check us out on Inst...

Store Your Turkey Toddler at My House

November 30, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this episode: Melinda wins at Thanksgiving, Carrie has bear advice Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Holiday Outfit Appropriation

November 22, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this episode: Melinda rethinks her outfit choice, Christmas Decorating Chaos Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

We'll See You Next Week!

November 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB

We're taking the week off, but we'll be back with an all new episode next week!  Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Not a Big Women's Conference

November 08, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this episode: Fun with sand art, Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

What to Do With Leftover Halloween Candy

November 01, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

In this episode: Leftover Halloween Candy Solutions, Cuteness Aggression, Social Media + Thanksgiving Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Yay for My Very Own Phobia!

October 25, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode: Phobias, Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet-Straws Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Tu-buh-far

October 18, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

In this episode: Sit and Start Cars, Carving Pumpkins Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

I'm Glad You Were Born, The End.

October 04, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

In this episode: Birthday Freebies; Inktober Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Sun's Out, Toes Still Out

September 27, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

In this episode: As Long As Its Warm, We Wear Sandals; Why Haven't They Fixed That; We've Got a Bone to Pick With Etymology Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

La-De-Da-La-De-Da 'Tis Autumn

September 20, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode: Pumpkin Patch Update, Fun Facts About Fall Check out our Autumn Spotify Playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6F06UuJZYw8Ku9AxWHC4SC?si=3c3922ea3e3044fb Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Give Me a Julian Fellowes Series Stat!

September 13, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

In this week's episode: A Few of Carrie's Favorite Period Dramas, We're Back from Vacation! Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

This is the First Time We've Been This Age

September 06, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this episode, we continue our ranting on getting older. Rant with us, won't you? Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Salting the Back of Your Fork

August 30, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this episode: Old Lady Badge, After 50 Weight,  Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Your GenX is Showing!

August 23, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this episode: Snakes! Resisting the Urge to Buy a Planner, and "Who'da Thunk It" Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Too Bad She Died But Her Underwear is Pretty

August 16, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this week's episode: Carrie lost the cookies, Melinda has a pumpkin patch update, Carrie accidentally eats something she shouldn't have, an all new "Whoda Thunk It" Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Back to School Time!

August 09, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this episode: Back to School Tips, History of the Yellow School Bus Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

I Think You Should Get That Eggs Benedict Next Time!

August 02, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode: Delicious Breakfast vs. People Pleasing, Melinda Has a New App Idea Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

You Rang the Dinner Bell Baby!

July 26, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

In this episode: Noises in Cars, Noises at Night, Why Haven't They Fixed That Noise Yet, Happy Noises Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

And My Best Friend Just Drove Away

July 19, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this episode: Attack of the Sun Visor, Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet, Washing Up on the Beach Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

I Gotta Drink More Dumb Water

July 12, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this week's episode- making good habits, Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet: Hot Dog to Bun ratios Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Is Tumpt a Word?

July 07, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode: Carrie's swimming embarrassment, the many uses of baking soda. Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Made Ya Smile: Sorry, Not Sorry for Loving Christmas

June 28, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode: Melinda's chimney is now a conservation area, it's halfway to Christmas and something about volcanoes and El Nino, one more kid gets married. Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Made Ya Smile: The "Best of" Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet

June 21, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode: We're on a break, so join us this week for a look back at some of our Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet segments.  Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

If You Didn't Eat in the Car, You Didn't Eat

May 31, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this episode: Carrie gives Melinda a heart attack; Naps; Ketchup Packets Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

I Just Really Love Saying Tic Tac

May 23, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this episode: Melinda gives us a scam update, the values of listening, and a fun game of "Would You Rather?"  Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Made Ya Smile: I Don't Do Eyeballs

May 17, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

In this episode: M&Ms Update, Mother's Day Recap, What I Would Tell My Younger Self Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Cuz I'm Fast and I Got a Lot of Kids!

May 10, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

In this week's episode: Yes, we're talking about lice, getting scammed, road trip survival Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Let's Play!

May 03, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this episode, we welcome our friend and speech pathologist, Stephanie Spitaletto. Stephanie gives us some practical tips on how to engage our kids through playtime.  Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Get Your Jammies On

April 26, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

In this week's episode: Comfort Shows and Funeral Arrangements Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

As Melinda Digs Into the Yum Yums

April 19, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In this episode: "Just Try It!", Its Okay to Make Fancy Lunches, Carb-Friendly Snacks Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

You'll Have to Shake Off the Shimmer

April 12, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this week's episode: "I'm Sorry" vs. "Excuse Me", Word of the Day, and a Kwestion for Kelley Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!