This n That Trio

Truth & Love in 2026 — Bold Goals, Messy Grace, Real Change

Hosts reflect on launching into 2026 with intentional goals: choosing a word of the year, memorizing Scripture, and practical habits like discipline, prayer and community. They wrestle with balancing truth and love when sharing faith, staying present in messy relationships, and making small acts matter.This episode mixes personal stories, encouragement, and lighthearted moments — from bingo-card resolutions and diet struggles to family updates — all pointing listeners toward closer devotion and everyday faithfulness in the new year.

Growth in 2025: A Cozy Year-End Reflection

In this episode the hosts share candid, laugh-filled stories from their holiday celebrations, reflect on personal growth and faith in 2025, discuss favorite podcast moments, and plan hopes and words for the coming year.

Cozy Hot Chocolate & Christmas Chats: Living Loved This Season

In this warm holiday episode the hosts share cozy conversation over hot chocolate, family stories and tree-decorating memories, laugh about a hilarious comedy show, and reflect on faith and encouragement. They discuss giving and gratitude, hard but hopeful truths about living loved, and close with personal updates, prayer, and reminders to trust God's timing.

Three Gifts, One Heart: From Busyness to Serving

A candid episode about last-minute Christmas chaos, the meaning behind the three gifts, and choosing service over consumerism.The hosts share stories of faith, struggle with busyness, how small distractions can ruin the season, and encourage listeners to find peace by serving others and putting God first.

When the Mic Dies and Hope Remains: A Christmas Conversation

In this episode a recording mishap leads into an honest conversation about the true meaning of Christmas—finding peace and hope in the midst of chaos. Tara reads a story about grief and comfort, reminds listeners that Jesus comes for the broken, and encourage intentional time with God.
The hosts also share family memories, holiday traditions, and everyday moments of faith, closing with prayer and practical encouragement to lean on God through hard seasons.

From Ohio Rivalries to the Community Table: Stories of Gratitude

Hosts trade humorous mail-route stories and reflections on family, faith, and the busyness that buries priorities, all sparked by a lively community Thanksgiving.They talk survivor’s gratitude, simplifying holiday traditions, the value of presence and community, and close with encouragement and prayer.

Sunset Vows & Thankful Hearts: A Florida Wedding Weekend

Hosts recap a trip to Florida for a beautiful wedding and family time, sharing funny travel moments, late arrivals, and the joy of being together. They reflect on a church sermon about gratitude and presence, and highlight inspiring encounters along the way.The episode weaves personal stories — from a miraculous healing at a local coffee shop to community outreach and prayer — into a clear message about living with gratitude, unity, and faith.

Putting Your House in Order: Faith Can Transform Even the Hardest Seasons

We have decided to share from Sunday's message with Curtis and Crystal Christopher.  Tara is still learning the ropes of producing, so this is unedited.  We are all thankful for the opportunity to meet the Christopher family!  We are praying it speaks to you.
When the Christophers came to Fostoria Nazarene Church, they brought with them not only their testimony but also a living example of how God weaves redemption into even the darkest chapters of our lives. Their journeys—through both divorce and death—mirror each other so closely that it is impossible not to see the hand of God at work from the very beginning.
Curtis reminded us of the importance of “putting your house in order,” a lesson he first learned as a college student. That phrase is more than practical advice—it is a spiritual call to prepare our hearts, our homes, and our lives for the presence of God.
Their story is not one of despair, but of encouragement. It shows us that grief, though heavy, can be transformed into testimony. It reminds us that when we surrender our brokenness, God builds something beautiful.
As sisters in Christ, we rejoice in having met them. Their words uplifted us, their faith strengthened us, and their presence reminded us that we are never alone in our struggles.
 

Circling Prayers and Everyday Faith: How Fasting Sharpened Our Focus

Three sisters gather for pizza, ice cream and warm conversation, sharing laughs, family updates and small-town moments while celebrating food, fellowship and community life.They discuss the spiritual practice of fasting and how it deepened their prayer life and focus on God, reflect on Bible study insights and books that encouraged them, and close with testimonies of thankfulness and a group prayer.

Work in Progress — Struggles, Prayer, and Small Victories

Three sisters gather around Trina's table with bad coffee and warm apple betty, sharing candid stories about work, prayer, and the messy journey of faith.
Through humor, scripture, and real-life struggles they encourage one another to let God lead, witness to others, and keep growing as "works in progress."