Thursday House

Chalee and Chelsea discussed the potential upcoming strike and whether that would affect consumer goods for the rest of the year, which inevitably led to a discussion on prepping and self sufficiency. We also discussed an interesting butterfly effect. Do car seat laws influence how many children families have? And we try some delicious fall foods.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss the feminist world view and whether it is being culturally supplanted. They draw inspiration from the recent trends of man v bear, childless cat ladies, TikTok women trying to convince their husbands to be SAHM and the Golden Bachelorette TV show. Then we try Magic Spoon breakfast bars and give our review. Join us.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss random topics from the internet including RFK Jr, Steph Curry's endorsement of abortion, homemade sports drinks, Travis Kelce's Uncle Rico haircut, and we ask the all important question 'Do you share a car with your spouse.' Join us for a fun convo on this episode of Thursday House.

Chalee and Chelsea have a frank discussion about Generation X in the context of the horrible new ad campaign from Nike and Donald Trump. Then, they get a little more serious about some concerning trends in medicine. And finally, they end with fun bite-sized desserts your kids will love!!

Chalee and Chelsea open the show by talking about what trends they think will be popular Christmas presents in 2024. Also, rapid fire current events and a new food trend. Join them for a new episode of Thursday House!!

Chalee and Chelsea have been on a summer sabbatical but are back with this classic rant session. Join us while we discuss things that have annoyed us this summer. Why girls on boys' sports teams veer children away from complementarianism. How movie theaters have finally driven away the rest of the public with 30-minute-long ads and assigned seating. Finally, we try to fix the repair with red light therapy. Join us!

Chalee and Chelsea discuss modern day conspiracy theories and which ones they buy into. Then, they resume their favorite activity of trying new snacks with a yummy energy bite called Circ.

Chalee and Chelsea finally discuss that social media bonanza "Trad wives" from the farm. We also talk about what we think will be the next big lifestyle trend to hit social media. You won't want to miss!!

Chalee and Chelsea start the podcast and experience technical issues within the first two minutes. So come back for part two. haha

Chalee and Chelsea respond to a twitter prompt about 5 things you can do to become the person you want to be in 5 years. Also, we discuss the ugly truth of Spring Training Baseball.

Chalee and Chelsea give an update on the sourdough starter who remains unnamed. We discuss our new weight loss challenge and finally we discuss a "am I in the wrong" story between a married couple and an air travel fiasco. We also sample a A'Capella cookies and cream truffle cone. Please join us.

Chalee teaches Chelsea how to do a sourdough starter and we discuss all things bread.

Chalee and Chelsea are back after a hiatus of ladder injury. In the episode we discuss ervything we missed during Chelsea's cuncussion from Russel Brand to how to flirt. Join us.

Chalee and Chelsea bring in the New Year with a rant and a great idea for mentoring moms. We also try out a New Year's trend: healthy sodas and non-alcoholic beer. Join us.

Chalee and Chelsea review trends for 2024 and the most common resolutions. We also reveal our shows 2024 theme...

Chalee and Chelsea start off today's discussion with a really good discussion of Chapter 7 The Essential Church by Steve Swartz. And after a completely adult conversation about our duty to worship God when we are afraid. Then, we like our cizilation descend into a vapid discussion about Time's Person of the Year and DINKs. Join us for the hilarity.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss the church's cop out with Romans 13 during Covid and then segue to the boomerfication of society. Specifically, the horrific new Dolly Parton album. Then, we discuss a current viral social media list about first date activities. and wind up with a new fall food discovery that is yummy!

Chalee and Chelsea pick up with a discussion about what it means to be a Church as we continue our discussion about The Essential Church by Steve Swartz. Then we discuss a reading curriculum that we have been trying out and give a big double thumbs up. And after that thoroughly intellectual discussion, we descend into all things candy corn meringue and Disney's personification of animals and forks. Join us today at the Thursday House.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss chapter 3 of The Essential Church by Steve Swartz. And fall, books from our childhoods, and then we just fall head first down the rabbit hole over GQs cover of Chris Evans departure from Hollywood. Join us today on the Thursday House.

Chalee and Chelsea continue discussing the book "The Essential Church" by Steve Swartz and the current news surrounding Covid 19 3.0. Then for fun, we try out a keto staple...the chaffle. Join us in our Thursday House.

Chalee and Chelsea are back with more updates from the resurging Covid narrative. We are also going to review a book and upcoming movie, "The Essential Church" by Steve Swartz. We also come back to our Fall foods segment with salted caramel cream cheese and probiotic macadamia butter. Join us at the Thursday House.

This is our minipod. We are just tasting our kefir today. Please join to see if I throw up.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss things to come this fall. We also start a kefir experiment and discuss the funniest tweet on the interwebs where we will introduce you to Frank. Join us at our Thursday House.

Chalee is heading up the annual Camp Early Bird week. We went to the farm for camp this year. We also go through our fall preview of upcoming topics.

Chalee and Chelsea return after computer woes to finish the summer reading series and to forecast things to come. Also, they discuss twitter trends like pre-workout honey and Himalayan salt and ways to deliver a classy dig.

Chalee and Chelsea continue their summer book series study of Body of Proof: the 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus-And Why it Matters Today. We explore reason #6 and talk about Paul's Transformation and subsequently the world's. Then to descend into some pop culture we discuss a hypothetical fight between Elon Musk and mark Zuckerberg. Finally, we propose some other celebrity fights we would like to see. We clicked the explicit material because Chalee los...

Chalee and Chelsea continue their series on "Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus- and Why it Matters Today." Then we also come back to a discussion about our 2023 motto: God is still in control! Finally, we lighten the mood by assaulting your hearing and your national conscience with what might be the worst rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner ever recorded.

Chalee and Chelsea continue their book series "Body of Proof: The 7 Reasons to Believe in the Resuurection of Jesus- and Why it Matters Today." We discuss Reason 4: No Motivation to Invent Jesus' Resurrection Narrative is evident.

Chalee and Chelsea continue our book series "Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus-and Why it Matters Today". We discuss Reason 3: Jesus demonstrated Resurrection Power. We also discuss how to teach your children to appreciate the opportunity for failure. Also, do you and your husband have spending limits?Finally, we try some potato lentil curls and ask the question: a good vehicle for condiments or just yuck?

In this episode, Chalee and Chelsea discuss Chapter two of Body of Proof and we have a fiery conversation about a band teacher who went to social media to discuss her 12 yo students and their difficulties with self-regulation. We start the episode with a little champagne and the best strawberry tea cakes and end it with nudge, chocolate-covered coffee candies.

Chalee and Chelsea start discussing the first reason in 'Body of Proof' by Jeremiah J Johnston, PhD. Also, we discuss how to parent a child who receives a book from a friend that you think is too "old" for them. We also try keto muffins. Hilarity ensures.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss four stories in the news where people took very odd stances leading us to question their sincerity: 1) a young mother who has an unusual reaction to a man attempting to politely address her in a parking lot, 2) Christian parents who object to classical art in the name of modesty, 3) a very upset wife who publicly outed her husband for his questionable conduct, and 4) celebrities who virtue signal their parenting styles.Please be advised we did play the video and it ...

Chalee and Chelsea go through current stories and articles on twitter while also preparing to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with green beer and Killarney jewel cake AND World Down Syndrome Day. come join us at the Thursday House.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss a twitter thread from Foundation Father about the 12 things every father must say to his son, over and over. Also, we discuss the young woman who has become a social media sensation and is desperately trying to speak out against current dating culture on whatever.com despite a speech impediment that inserts like into her sentences over and over again. Programming note: We play this short clip. It has adult language. We apologize in advan...

Chalee and Chelsea finish their discussion on how to bring Christian, family values back to the mainstream by taking on the institution of healthcare. Chelsea gets a little heated. Then, they "calm" things down with a discussion of Chelsea handler's video on lining a child-free existence. Finally, we discuss a woman from Iran who shows up what actual bravery looks like.

Chalee and Chelsea set out to convince the audience that Valentine's Day is for married people only. When Valentine's Day is appropriated by non-married people cockroaches get involved. It's ugly. Also are you and your spouse a "team"???

In this episode, we continue our discussion about bringing Christian, family-centered values back to our institutions. This week we discuss schools. We also talk about how much to let go of your college-preparing student. And Chalee shares how to make a low-cost, natural cleaner for everything in your home.

In this episode Chalee and Chelsea discuss bringing Christian values back to government, whether or not you should go to sleep angry and then we tried some delicious caffeinated chocolate. Join us for some fun discussion.

Chalee and Chelsea describe the shows mission statement and purpose for the show this year. And in the name of trying new, healthy foods, we sample something meaty. Please join us at the Thursday House.

On today's episode Chalee and Chelsea discuss an interesting twitter thread that makes the case that we our overly involving our children in politics and current events, and thus, negatively affecting their happiness. We also play a game of two lies and a truth. Finally, we kick of the holiday season with new snacks we eat and review. Pease join us.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss the coming flunami and also lighten the mood byd iscussing when you can start decorating for a happier time (ie Christmas). We also get pumkin'd on some nog.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss their feelings on the great Halloween debate. Also, our favorite Halloween movies, candy, costumes. And finished off with some Fall food extravaganza. Pumpkin bagels. Need I say more?

Chalee and Chelsea end their summer spiritual journey to learn how to raise spiritually strong men with a funny look at Tucker Carlson's documentary about raising strong men. We discuss the documentary in detail and how it applies to women as well. We also slonk a raw egg. Yep, we really did it. we also chased it down with some fall food extravaganza.

We begin our fall Food extravaganza with pretzels, and fancy popcorn. We also continue our summer book series with a discussion about Charles Spurgeon and John Piper and their moms.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss the benefits of fermented foods. We also try some new Fall flavored snacks. We end our summer book series. And get carried away with trends we started.

Chalee and Chelsea are finishing up their summer book series on Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies. Additionally, they are launching into Fall extravaganza with goodies, cocktials and a preview of things to come.

Chalee and Chelsea continue their study of Devoted: Great Men and their Godly Moms. We discuss Charles Hodge and his mother, their difficult relationship, and how trying to maintain control over your children can irreparably harm your relationship and your witness with your sons.

Chalee and Chelsea continue their summer series on Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies. This week we discuss William Borden. It is a sad story, but truly revolutionary. Please join us. Also, Chalee is discovering fermented foods. So, she challenges Chelsea to a taste test in another episode of homemade or store bought. Challenge: Sauerkraut.

We once again have brought one of our kids in to enlighten us on all things 13-year-old boy. From comics to ice cream. Please join us to meet Henry.

Chalee and Chelsea continue their summer book series on 'Devoted' by Tim Challies. This week the chapter concerns Christopher Yuan and his mom Angela. We discuss specifically how to prioritize your child's spiritual life over earthly sucess. We also had another installment of homemade vs store bought. Today we tried applesauce.

Chalee and Chelsea continue their summer series discussing Tim Challies's book Devoted: great Men and their Godly Moms. This week we review J Gresham Machen and his mom Minnie. We also discuss how to show your children unconditional love without affirming all of their beliefs, and also how to patiently wait for God. We also continued our series; homemade or store bought. This week, Chalee makes tortillas and we compare them to the ones in the baggie.

Chalee and Chelsea continue their summer season #Boymom discussing book Devoted: Great Men and their Godly Moms by Tim Challies. Also we start a new game: Is it homemade (or store bought)? Despite needing a better name for the segment, Chalee has made almond milk and we compare it to store bought almond milk. We wash it all down with Ree Drummond's Ranch water recipe. Join us for a Mom's happy hour!

Chalee and Chelsea go on location at the HEAV homeschool convention. They discuss all of the cool things to do there. Then they have some fun with interesting and unusual interview questions. And we round out the show with two new bug out bag options for summer

Chalee and Chelsea discuss what it was about their husbands and relationships that made them want to finally take the plunge into marriage. Then we play a quick game of "The Bee or Not the Bee" (which one of these is a real headline vs a headline worhty of Babylon Bee). Finally we, well Chalee, tries out a bug out item.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss the pros and cons on growing your own food and raising chickens. Spoiler alert: we are both pro. But we give some insight on how much it costs, what is the ROI, and other questions for beginners.

Chalee and Chelsea talk about taking the kids to the March For Life, getting lost, and how that experience topped off a pretty bizarre week. Meanwhile, Team Reality had a big week and everyone seems to be getting back to normal. Also, it is still weird to marry inanimate objects. Plus, a yummy chocolate snack is in the bug out bag.

Today is our kitchen sink episode. We discuss Chalee's new hobby of foraging. Also, we comment on some mighty fine Twitter threads related to culture. We finish off with tasting some of Chalee's homemade reworked dark chocolate. Spoiler alert: it is yummy. Grab a coffee, afternoon tea or an early cocktail. It is time for Thursday House.

Chalee and I discuss how to cook squirrel and 26 recipes for beets. April Fool's! We are talking about how to use twitter for good or at least how to survive it. And Chalee unveils her new hybridized preschool curriculum for both typically developing kids and special needs kids who school together.

In this slightly longer Thursday House, Chalee and Chelsea talk about things Zuby learned about humanity during Covid in their Twitter reflections. They also played a fun game of "Would you rather...?". And ate some awesome Get out bag treats from your local 7-11 or Kroger.

We are once again bringing in one of our kids to spotlight cool things for kids. Here about educational video games, good books, fun volunteer projects for 8-12 yo boys from my son Elijah. Stay for yummy meat sticks and snotty root beer.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss a tweet thread about the cause of the global declining birth rate, Elon Musk and the best thing about having kids.Also, we try sparkling Pinot Noir, Boar's Head Apple Pie Hummus, Taza Chocolate and Savannah Grace Virginia Shortbread Buttons. Welcome to our Thursday House!

Chalee and Chelsea delve deep into how feminism and self-care are actually keeping women from happiness. It gets kind of deep, but in a lighthearted way. Then, we wash away all of the unpleasantness with the best snack we have ever had: Popcorners!

Chalee and Chelsea lose it today talking about how to raise entrepreneurial kids and how to survive February. Also, Chelsea convinces Chalee to turn one of her healthy drinks into a cocktail. Spoiler alert: It's yummy!

Chalee and Chelsea take a page out of Billy Graham's book and think of three things they can't live without and then detail three things they can't homeschool without. Also they discuss what they would grab from their houses in the event of a fire and finally they test out espresso flavored mascarpone cheese in the bug out bag segment.

Chalee and Chelsea discuss current events, namely the introduction of the theory of mass formation psychosis and how it could be applied to homeschooling. Also, how long would you wait in your car on the highway to be rescued before getting out and rescuing yourself? Finally, we explore another tasty treat in the get out bag. Join us. Happy New Year! Welcome back.

Chalee and Chelsea celebrate Christmas with a little history, a fun game, sharing some Christmas traditions and some eggnog. Come and join us.

Chalee and Chelsea totally geek out over all things Advent. No, not the little calendar with chocolates. The season that just might teach the world about true hope, peace, joy and love. Join us!

In this episode, we discuss the cultural migration to discourage young people from marrying. What is causing this? Is it justified? Is it contributing to delayed adolescence and cohabitation? We review the book 'Young and in Love' by Pastor Ted Cunningham. Then, Chalee reviews the history of the Thanksgiving holiday and some fun ways to celebrate with kid crafts. Finally, we round out our fall season treat series with apple cinnamon Kombucha and caramel apple peanuts from Li...

In this episode, Chelsea discusses the new revelations from Hillary Burton about the joys of being married and having children and even taking a break from her career to achieve those things. Chalee discusses easy weeknight meals and things you can and should freeze. Finally, we continue our fall goodies segment with a review of Boar's Head Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus and Stacey's Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips. Spoiler alert: they are yummy and very complementary.

This week we abandon our normal format to once again interrogate one our kids in order to discover how young people think. And Jack doesn't disappoint with a yummy fall goodie!

In this episode, Chalee and Chelsea are back from a 3 week hiatus with fall goodies and German wine to give you some homeschool encouragement. Hint: it's not all butterflies and rainbows. Also, we discuss what Christmas presents you should buy right now before they are gone!

This week we are talking about something near and dear to our hearts... prepping! What do you think of when you hear that word? Self reliance or total crazy person? Either way, we are here to shed some light on the topic and let everyone in on our take. We also answer some humorous questions on our own prepping lifestyles. What are our most embarrassing prepper items? You'll have to tune in.

In this episode we discuss WWII victory gardens and how they can inspire us today to teach our children self-reliance and give them self-esteem. We also discuss Apologia exploring creation with chemistry and Physics: the electricity chapter and fun science experiments you can do at home. Finally, we take a break from our bug out bag with some not-so-prepperish items to celebrate all things fall.

In this episode we discuss the changing philosophy of the patient/physician relationship-spoiler alert-Chelsea isn't a fan. And we lightened things up with a game called "first date questions". We also try a new bug out item!

In this episode, we discuss items in a real doctor's home first-aid kit and what we learned from our Covid year. Join us to discuss what were some of the blessings to come out of Covid lockdown.

This weeks episode was an unplanned distraction from global unrest. We take a moment to reflect on our homeschool summer camp week at the Early Bird Academy.

This week we discuss the need to get outside help for the things we moms do day in and day out. We talk about how this is not only helpful but sometimes very necessary. You do a lot mama, why not outsource?As we begin the show, Chalee has a musing about the differences she and Chelsea have when it comes to kids snacks. Chelsea also makes the case for Snickers bars almost being a health food.

In today's episode, we start with a list! I see if I can get Chelsea to name the top 10 supermarkets. Can you name them all? Some of them are pretty regional. We also get serious with a message for rising and current college students. As always, we have something fun to try and we ask the age old question, "What are you having for dinner?"

In Episode 3 of the Thursday House, we discuss the most popular homeschool myths.

In this episode, Chelsea's daughter Nora joins us for an insight into the minds of 10 year old girls. She gets to ask us questions and give us some advice. She also has brought with her a list of her favorite books if you are looking for a new read for your kids.

Have you ever lived in a Thursday House? In this episode, Chalee and Chelsea explain the ups and down of our Thursday houses.