In the final Spring 2021 episode of the Really Real Podcast, Isaac admits he'd prefer just staying mentally checked out on current events right now (13:22) Kara shares an idea from Jon Acuff about changing the soundtracks playing in our brains (19:55), Ansen moderates "Favorite Thing Faceoff" between two special guests (24:20), and the group discusses how words like certainty and doubt relate to the Word of the Week: "Faith" (31:22).

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Checking Out, Soundtracks, Favorite Things, and Faith (Episode 72)

In Episode 71 of The Really Real Podcast, Isaac proposes the idea of focusing on marginal gains (8:28), Ansen boasts about his Google searching proficiency (13:40), Kara takes us into the world of competitive towel folding (19:33), and the group discusses why and how we tend to get "stuck" (26:32).

Gains, Google, Towels, & Stuck (Episode 71)

In Episode 70 of the Really Real Podcast, Ansen shares a quote about God's design for men and women to be co-laborers in the Kingdom (13:50), Kara admits that she likes hanging out underneath her desk (20:34), Isaac introduces us to a slightly disturbing school mascot (24:37), and we discuss an aspirational "Word of the Week" in "gentleness" (30:30).

Humility, Safety, Mascots, and Gentleness (Episode 70)

In Episode 69 of the Really Real Podcast, Kara recommends that everyone comes up with a post-pandemic recovery plan (12:35)), Isaac asks if he's alone in feeling like extreme wealth is unattractive (17:48), Ansen tries to get Isaac and Kara to discuss basketball (25:08), and the group discusses how the word discipline is a bit misunderstood (34:05).

Prescriptions, Money, Basketball, & Discipline (Episode 69)

In this episode, Isaac is reminded of the importance of authentic connection (07:23), Ansen notes that he sometimes feels like he's addicted to new insights (10:51), Kara reveals the discovery of a new but frighteningly adorable creature in the animal kingdom (19:10), and the group discusses the foundation underneath the Word of the Week: wisdom (26:11).

Connection, Knowledge, Fluff, & Wisdom (Episode 68)

In Episode 67, Ansen shares a quote that helps define what appropriate civic engagement looks like for Christians (11:07), Kara confesses that it's hard to be happy for other people's success (16:39), Isaac moderates a debate on recent (fake) news out of North Korea (21:56), and the group discusses this week's word of the week: fear (28:31).

Politics, Envy, Statues, & Fear (Episode 67)

In this episode, Kara's "Quote of the Week" reminds us that the Gospel is not self-care (9:07), Isaac never wants to make a phone call ever again (14:10), Ansen dives into the latest Royal Family gossip (22:10), and the group discusses how to give and receive community, emotional, and spiritual support (29:23).

The Gospel, Phone Calls, Royalty, & Support (Episode 66)

The Really Real Podcast returns from a winter break! Isaac shares his "Quote of the Week" from Bob Goff (12:01), Ansen wonders if we ought to share compliments more liberally (15:44), Kara guides everyone through the most ridiculous show segment yet (21:30), and the whole crew works to hone in on the true definition of humility (39:07.

Caring, Compliments, Appendages, & Humility (Episode 65)

It's our final episode of 2020! Ansen shares how he (barely) succeeded at not overshadowing someone else's challenges (11:38), Isaac attempts to wrap a present for the first time in his entire life (18:48), Kara takes us back to a time when she was "thirty, flirty, and thriving" (30:04), and everyone takes some time to ponder the word of the week: refresh (37:45).

Outlets, Presents, Cruising, and Refreshment (Episode 64)

On tap for Episode 63, Isaac attempts to stay quiet and avoid sarcasm when there is mischief afoot (12:13), Kara learns how to build a fire with numerous, variably-sized sticks (17:17), Ansen takes us back to the days when he started a Tumblr blog (28:25), and everyone discusses the word "anger" and the many different ways people express it (34:13).

Restraint, Fire, Tumblr, & Anger (Episode 63)

Ansen, Kara, and Isaac return for Episode 62, where Kara eventually manages to make a decision (10:55), Ansen spends some quality time with the girls in his family (15:04), Isaac revisits some hot takes from a decade ago (32:57), and the group discusses the nuances of the word "peace" (37:17).

Decisions, Girl Time, Hot Takes, & Peace (Episode 62)

In Episode 61 of the Really Real Podcast, Ansen shares how he narrowly avoided being over-competitive (12:34), Isaac tries his hand at grocery shopping (17:57), Kara revisits her Doctor Who fandom (25:46), and the whole gang discusses how the word "Contempt" does a pretty good job of summarizing our culture's attitude towards each other in 2020 (31:17).

Competition, Grocery Shopping, Dr. Who, and Contempt (Episode 61)

In Episode 60 of The Really Real Podcast, it takes all of Isaac's strength to resist stealing someone else's puppy dog (13:10), Kara takes her first test in a long time on a subject she knows very little about (18:36), Ansen is thoroughly embarrassed by his membership in an old Facebook group (27:09), and the group perseveres through a conversation about the word "perseverance" (33:29).

Puppies, Tools, Singleness, & Perseverance (Episode 60)

It's Episode 59 of The Really Real Podcast, where Ansen, Kara, and Isaac discuss how to avoid the "Pit of Despair" (or climb back out when it's unavoidable) (13:07), Ansen's desperate endeavor to write something legible (17:53), Isaac's Japanese weapons collection (29:19), and some questions surrounding the word "joy" (32:28).

The Pit, Calligraphy, Samurai, & Joy (Episode 59)

In Episode 58, Ansen, Kara, and Isaac share some honest conversation on taking control of how we spend our time (08:30), Isaac's valiant attempt to imitate the Great British Baking Show (15:19), Kara's haunting memories of a demon spider-wasp home invasion (27:05), and some aspirations and fears related to the word "honesty" (33:45).

Boredom, Baking, Bugs, & Honesty (Episode 58)

Life is exhilarating, troubling, strange, difficult, rewarding, and so much more. Basically… it gets complicated. And sometimes it helps to just talk it out. Join Ansen, Kara, and Isaac each week as they sit down for an authentic conversation on daily living, pop-culture, current events, and faith. New episodes weekly.

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