Enjoy our last week in our Throwback Thursday series: Why Heaven is All Around Us Tho. A global pandemic doesn't really feel like heaven, but we're encouraging you to really look and see the goodness of God. Jesus often said, "The kingdom of heaven is at hand..." In the midst of economic difficulty, oppressive rulers, racism, sexism and more, he pressed people to see that heaven is right here, right now, all around us. No matter how dark, how fearful, how lonely, we are not alone, and there is beauty, and dare we say, joy to be found.... But not in Tiger King. So y'all stop watching that garbage! Or at least message us with an explanation, please. We love you Why Tho Fam, and we love encouraging you week after week. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed today's episode, share it with a friend and don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it helps others find our show! Want more content? Tiffany and Ashley have some free gifts for you so go visit their websites for downloads, bible studies, book trailers, and more. www.ashabercrombie.org www.tiffanybluhm.com

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Throwback Thursday: Why Heaven is All Around Us

#tbt to our top downloaded episodes of Why Tho! Old friends and new, these episodes offer humor, wisdom, and practical hope for you. In celebration of our third birthday we’re revisiting the archives to see how far we’ve come and thank you for being part of the Why Tho Fam! Enjoy our Throwback Thursday fave all about cheese boards! Cheese boards are a ministry and we'll tell you what makes our so mouthwatering. www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm www.ashabercrombie.org www.tiffanybluhm.com

Throwback Thursday: Why Cheese Boards are Life

#tbt to our top downloaded episodes of Why Tho! Old friends and new, these episodes offer humor, wisdom, and practical hope for you. In celebration of our third birthday we’re revisiting the archives to see how far we’ve come and thank you for being part of the Why Tho Fam! Body image impacts women everywhere. Our culture is obsessed with image. From magazine covers to social media ads to the groups we belong to, we're receiving implicit and explicit messages that the sum total of our value is in our pants size, our lack of wrinkles, our hair, and skin color. In this episode, Tiffany and Ashley talk about their experiences with body image (name calling, shame, eating disorder, and more). Plus, we'll provide helpful tools to help you overcome negative body image and share how to lean into a more holistic perspective of our emotional, spiritual, relational and physical well-being. We can resist the cultural norms and stop reducing ourselves to what we look like so we can celebrate who we (and others) are! To find out more about Tiffany's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at http://www.tiffanybluhm.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/ To find out more about Ashley's writing, speaking, or books visit her site at https://ashabercrombie.org/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie/

Throwback Thursday: Why Body Image is a Struggle

Welcome to the Throwback Thursday Series! Enjoy one of our top downloaded episodes from the archives. People lie, cheat, gossip, act wild, don't do what they said they would do, ghost us like they have lost their minds, and we still keep them in our lives! WHY THO? Maybe it's because we fear the consequences, or repercussions of changing the boundaries in the relationship. We fear the loss of connection, or the rumor mill, or that a potential opportunity will be taken if we hold people accountable for their actions. We fear rejection and loneliness, and we also can be so afraid that people we love the most won't ever change, that we'll be stuck in the crazy cycle forever. In this episode, we learn why we need to stop making excuses for people so that our relationships are loving and meaningful, instead of scary and manipulative. No relationship is perfect, but we don't have to stay in transactional, dysfunctional relationships - we can work through our character flaws with the right people, who are also working through theirs. Time to get off the crazy cycle, and say BYE THO to people who have no intention of actually loving us. #byetho #whytho Who needs this podcast? Share it with them! www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm www.ashabercrombie.org www.tiffanybluhm.com

Throwback Thursday: Why You Need to Stop Making Excuses For People Tho

#tbt to our top downloaded episodes of Why Tho! Old friends and new, these episodes offer humor, wisdom, and practical hope for you. In celebration of our third birthday, we’re revisiting the archives to see how far we’ve come and thank you for being part of the Why Tho tribe! Why are we so scared to quit what needs to be quit? Sometimes we forget that it's not just about what we are walking away from, but what we are walking into. There's an expansive world of choice and love out there, and the microcosm of our moment (especially if the job, relationship, mentor, employer, pastor, etc. is unhealthy or unsustainable) can make us feel like if we leave the world will end. Will quitting mess with our calling? Will we miss God? Will we have any other opportunities? Do we have what it takes to navigate the unknown? Here's why quitting could be the best decision you ever made tho: You can build a life you love one step at a time. This episode will help you make an exit plan, dream bigger, and recognize unsafe people and places so you can say, bye tho, with honor and grace.   Have you subscribed to our podcast? Thank you for joining us! We'd love to hear from you! Rate, review, and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded to focus on faith and not fear, to build their big, beautiful future. www.ashabercrombie.com www.tiffanybluhm.com

Throwback Thursday: Why Quitting Could Be the Best Decision You've Ever Made

The Must Haves for Fall 2021. Please do not expect anything great, dear listener. We know it’s the Met Gala this week, but it’s only recently that we began to buy good jeans which every woman needs. From jeans to podcasts, books and more, this episode is just a few of the things blessing us right now. Check out what the Why Tho hosts are up to lately: www.ashabercrombie.org www.tiffanybluhm.com

Must Haves Fall 2021

In week six of the Love is The Resistance Series, we address forgiveness, conflict resolution, and how we navigate difficult situations with those who think and act differently than we do, because dear listener, it's not easy! To order your copy of Love is the Resistance by Ashley Abercrombie, visit https://www.amazon.com/Love-Resistance-Disagree-Conflicts-Avoiding/dp/0801094399 To take the Love is the Resistance Course visit: www.ashabercrombie.org/love-is-the-resistance Find Ashley on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie Find Tiffany on Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm

Love is the Resistance: Addressing Conflict and Pursuing Accountability

When conflict calls, how do we respond? Las Mariposas, the sisters who toppled a dictatorship in the Dominican Republic, have so much to teach us. Minerva Mirabal became the sexual conquest of Dominican Dictator Rafael Trujillo. Her faithfulness, integrity, and resolve in her daily life positioned her to tell him no, repeatedly. Her and her three sisters deaths at the hands of Trujillo’s henchmen led to an uprising of freedom for the Dominican people. In your life right now, there are opportunities to respond to conflict. This episode is all about sowing the right seeds now, to have the right resistance later. Love Is the Resistance is available wherever books are sold this week! Order your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0801094399 Get the video series, or the book club kit: Www.Ashabercrombie.org/love-is-the-resistance www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm

Love is the Resistance: When Conflict Calls

The mantra "bigger, better, and more" is destroying every sector of society. From agriculture to business, media to the church, the value for production, consumption, and profit over people is deeply impacting creation and communities. As the proverb says, "Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, and for lack of justice, there is waste." What is possible when we revitalize the land and communities that are crushed under the weight of production and consumption? What is possible when we stop valuing our "do" and "do for" over "be" and "be with?" When we resist hurry, or the idea that we need bigger, better, or more, we discover the ease and grace we were created to experience. Love Is the Resistance. As promised, just for our Why Tho Listeners, here is the early bird release of the Love Is the Resistance individual course and book club series: www.ashabercrombie.org/love-is-the-resistance Use code WHYTHO to get $10 off the book club kit, and invite your favorite people to join you! Order your copy of Love Is the Resistance today (and get the audiobook for free!): https://www.amazon.com/Love-Resistance-Disagree-Conflicts-Avoiding/dp/0801094399 Visit www.ashabercrombie.org/book to learn more, and claim your audiobook. Say hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm www.instagram.com/ashabercrombie

Love is the Resistance: For Lack of Justice There is Waste

Why do we find so many ways to separate ourselves from others? What are the hidden fears that keep us struggling to relate and connect? Today's guest in the Love Is the Resistance series, Pastor Jennifer Toledo, is no stranger to pushing herself to love people who don't look, think, or act like her. Her global human rights work, leadership in the Los Angeles County foster care system, and faithfulness as a pastor, makes her wisdom helpful and healing. Check out Jen’s peace building course on race, politics and justice: www.saltla.org and follow her on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/jentoledo_la Learning to love our neighbor (all the neighbors) is important. We can't suddenly have compassion for neighbors in Haiti or Afghanistan when there's a crisis, but not when they move in next door. We need to restore integrity and lean into the knowledge that every person is created in the image of God and worthy of our respect. Order your copy of Love Is the Resistance today (and get the audiobook for free!): https://www.amazon.com/Love-Resistance-Disagree-Conflicts-Avoiding/dp/0801094399 Visit www.ashabercrombie.org/book to learn more, and claim your audiobook. Download Ashley's free PDF: 7 Ways to engage in conflict that will lead to health and more thriving relationships: www.ashabercrombie.org/love

Love is the Resistance with Jennifer Toledo

When Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Rep Ted Yoho disagreed over a path forward for policing in America, Rep Yoho stood on the steps outside the capitol and called her a b*tch. In one of the worst public apologies he cited his love for God, his family, and his daughters. In her response, AOC discussed the larger issues at play in Rep Yoho's name calling and bad apology. Do we feel entitled to say and do anything we want to people who don't look, think, act or vote like us? What makes people of faith feel emboldened to disrespect others? And why does it feel like men and women do not fear God in their treatment of others? Language matters. Words shape our world. The way we think and speak directly impacts our connections with others. There is a better way. Order your copy of Love Is the Resistance today (and get the audiobook for free!): https://www.amazon.com/Love-Resistance-Disagree-Conflicts-Avoiding/dp/0801094399 Visit www.ashabercrombie.org to learn more, and claim your audiobook. Get Ashley's free PDF: 7 Ways to engage in conflict that will lead to health and more thriving relationships: www.ashabercrombie.org/love

Love is the Resistance: Language Matters

Listen to chapter one of "Love Is the Resistance: Learn to Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts You've Been Avoiding and Create Real Change," Ashley's brand new book, releasing August 31st. In a time of extremism, division, polarizing narratives and more, this is the book we need to learn to better understand others, get along when we disagree and redraw the boundary lines in relationships when necessary. Ashley writes, "In the public space, Christians are not known for our love, or the fruit of the Holy Spirit, or for uniting together to care for the common good. It’s time for change. To put it old school: repent." Yes and Amen. Pre-order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Resistance-Disagree-Conflicts-Avoiding/dp/0801094399 Spread this message and join Ashley's book launch team (last week!): http://bit.ly/launchloveistheresistance Get her free PDF: 7 Ways to engage in conflict that will lead to health and more thriving relationships: www.ashabercrombie.org/love

Love is the Resistance

MORGAN HARPER NICHOLS! Guys, we have NO CHILL. She is an artist, poet, storyteller, musician and an incredible champion of humanity. Morgan inspires the world through her app, social media feeds, podcasts, planner, and books. In this conversation, we talk about her daily inspiration, why she chooses to write from her pain, how she went from struggling to pay the bills to creating art. We also discuss Morgan's recent autism diagnosis as an adult female. When we tell you she is a WHOLE BLESSING, we mean it. You'll want to share this half hour of gold with your friends and family. Read, listen, and watch MHN content: https://morganharpernichols.com/ Follow her on Instagram from daily inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols Loving the summer series, How'd She Do That? Take a moment to rate and review the Why Tho Podcast - it helps others find the show! To connect with Ashley and Tiffany: www.ashabercrombie.org www.tiffanybluhm.com

How'd She Do That: Artist Morgan Harper Nichols

Every woman has to raise herself. Even in healthy families, children do not receive every thing they need to grow into their purpose. We need relationships, healing, opportunities to change, and wisdom to face our life. Sarah Bragg, popular podcast host of Surviving Sarah, joins Why Tho today to teach us how to raise ourselves. What do we need to keep changing? How do we understand anxiety's affect on us, and our children, if we have them? How can we live a more calm, peaceful life? Sarah is FULL of wisdom and we're so glad you're joining us today! Mentioned in today's episode: Sarah's Survival Kit (one of Ashley's favorite emails): http://www.sarahbragg.com/ Order Sarah's book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself: https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Guide-Raising-Herself-Parenting/dp/0310361346

How'd She Do That: Author Sarah Bragg

Jenny Yang took us to church on today's episode! With almost 20 years of experience working on policy around immigrant and refugee issues, Jenny is an incredible communicator, and clearly articulates the need for Christians to better understand the overarching story of migration in scripture. This is important to our understanding of how to think about, and relate to, immigrants (what the Bible calls strangers and foreigners). She offers helpful advice for engaging in difficult discussions with our loved ones and how we can take action in our daily lives. Side note, one of our favorite bits is that Jenny bakes, and as the Policy Director at World Relief, has won the employee bake off. You will laugh, be informed, and encouraged by our friend Jenny. Mentioned on today's episode: Evangelical Immigration Table: https://evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/ Women of Welcome: https://womenofwelcome.com/ World Relief: https://worldrelief.org/ Welcoming the Stranger Book: https://www.amazon.com/Welcoming-Stranger-Justice-Compassion-Immigration/dp/0830845399

How'd She Do That: SVP of Advocacy and Policy Jenny Yang

Welcome to Why Tho, we’re your hosts, Tiffany Bluhm and Ashley Abercrombie. We land somewhere in between Mother Teresa and Biggie Smalls, and we’re just wondering: Why tho? We all have questions, from our existential crisis curiosities, to our hey girl, why your eyebrows look so good tho, and we want to tackle all of these conversations with you. Thanks for joining us! Remember to subscribe and comment, it helps others to find the show. To learn more about Tiffany's writing, speaking or books, visit www.tiffanybluhm.com. To learn more about Ashley's writing, speaking, or books, visit www.ashabercrombie.org.

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