Snacks and Good Company with Sherri Lynn

Please say it isn't so! It is the last episode of this series. This episode has a big surprise so make sure you listen so you don't miss it. After pulling an all nighter to overcome a hard drive crash, Sherri got it done with special guest Lisa Anderson from Focus on the Family. First, the series takes an unexpected turn into caregiving...What if you don't have kids? Are kids an insurance policy? Answers to that question along with why the grass isn't always greener on the other side, what a 'friendlationship' is and why you are not Julia Roberts. Don't forget to share this whole series with a single friend, leave a review to tell us what you loved, and we'll see you next time. Co-Host: Angelique Struthers Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3tqQoWQ

Disclaimer: Friend, this is not the episode to listen to with young ones around. Put in those earbuds! As Sherri explains, singleness is a continuum. There isn't just one type of singleness. You might be a single mom, or maybe you've never dated, or perhaps you were married and now are a widow. Each set of circumstances is different. This episode is a little dose of reality, not meant to kill the fairy tale, but meant to be a reminder that if you are single, seeking marriage isn't the cure because singleness isn't a sickness. It's time to own contentment because desperation can lead you down a path that will make you say yes when you should say no. What is the gift of singleness? How do we handle the conversation about celibacy? Let's go to scripture and see what it says! Keep those earbuds in and let's go! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Rg4vWS Special thanks to Vision House for sponsoring the Snacks And Good Company Podcast!

Jesus redefines everything. Our ultimate belonging is in the family of God. In this episode Sherri chats with Danielle Treweek author of The Meaning of Singleness. First, you'll love how Sherri found her. Then you'll spend the whole episode nodding your head and laughing along as these ladies break down what is really means to be single, how the church can do better in this area and how if you are single you are valuable, seen, and loved as you are! God has purpose where you are in your journey! Co-Host: Angelique Struthers Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46MTpOW

Whether single or married one thing is really important to know…your relationship status does not define you. Is marriage the actual antidote for loneliness? Don't miss the continuum of contentment and how to handle a mousetrap in the middle of a zoom call. How does God call those who are single? Why is there so much guilt and shame associated? You'll love this conversation with Lisa Anderson from Focus on the Family. Wisdom for all as we navigate this important topic in a way that is encouraging and hope-filled. Co-Host: Angelique Struthers Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3NdqkFg

Sherri's counselor is in the house. Yep, her actual counselor. You'll learn about Kathy's experience being married for 42 years and now navigating life as a widow. How do we focus on and contemplate and meditate on the things we do have? Is Jesus actually enough? All this and more as we dive into episode 1 of this new season of Snacks & Good Company focused on navigating singleness in church culture. As we look at the experiences of people in the single space, the message is loud and clear…You are not alone! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3MW3jXf Special thanks to Vision House for sponsoring the Snacks And Good Company Podcast!

This podcast series is going to break the mold. It's not weepy. It's not depressing. It's full of joy, hope, contentment and laughter. Singleness can be all those things and that is what we are here to talk about in this new series. This series is specifically created for single women. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3QYzN5L

How do you encourage kids in their God-given gifts? How do you do this well? That is the question posed for this last episode in the Mom to Mom series on Snacks & Good Company. Hear from moms young and old as we look at how we cultivate and teach our kids to embrace who they are meant to be.Special Co-host: Jackie Nickel Show Notes: http://bit.ly/3nbucg2

How do you raise a kid who loves Jesus? Moms from all walks of life join Sherri and Jackie as they go head first into this topic. What are the things we can do to help our kids cling to their faith? You will come away richer after this conversation with practical things to implement with your kids as well as a reminder that you aren't alone in the battle. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3YGQL9i

*Disclaimer: This is not the best episode to listen to with your kids present. Put those earbuds in for this. Ms. Bev is in the house! It's the moment you've wanted, Sherri's mom joins the conversation. Hear how the Lord made all the difference as Sherri navigated a childhood full of trauma. Plus, Sherri and her aunt talk directly to you if you don't have kids and are listening. You still have a part to play in the village. If you are a single mom working hard, divorced, or wondering where your perfect husband and picket fence are, you'll find this super encouraging! Special Co-host: Jackie Nickel Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3YsTDqh

Sherri Lynn, and special cohost Jackie Nickel, are back in this 2nd episode of Mom to Mom, the first series on the new podcast Snacks & Good Company! First off, you'll hear about favorite snacks and why snacks are delicious and important (Yes, they are important!). Today Tami Hamilton is here and we are so excited to talk about her 8 kids and the things she learned along the way. What are some nuggets that we can all apply to parenting when raising successful kids who love Jesus.

Older moms with adult children talk to moms of young children. The seasoned moms talk about how they got through it, the beauty on the other side, and how to help our kids love and adore Jesus. Special Co-host: Jackie Nickel Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3IihKC1

In Episode 4 of Snacks and Good Company, Sherri Lynn sits down with radio veteran, counselor, and doctoral student Stacy Stone to talk about the mental, emotional, and spiritual realities of perimenopause and menopause. They unpack anxiety, depression, shame, aging, and the pressure women feel to care for everyone but themselves. Stacy brings clarity, humor, and deep compassion to this "window of vulnerability," reminding women that what they're experiencing is real.   Quotes: "You are the expert on what you're going through." "Menopause is a window of vulnerability and that means care matters." "Just because it's physical doesn't mean it isn't spiritual." "The devil plays in darkness, silence, and shame." "You're taking care of everybody else — just put yourself on the list." "What you're feeling is real, and it deserves to be taken seriously."

In Episode 3 of the Snacks and Good Company Perimenopause & Menopause series, Sherri Lynn talks with broadcaster Heather Erb about navigating this season while launching kids, becoming an empty nester, managing depression, and staying married when your body feels out of control. They talk honestly about exhaustion, brain fog, faith, and the grace it takes to admit, "I don't feel like myself." This episode is for women trying to show up for everyone else while learning to be kind to themselves.     Quotes: "I didn't feel like myself — and I didn't know who to talk to." "Launching kids while your body is changing is incredibly hard." "The fatigue has been the hardest part for me." "I honestly wondered, 'Is this dementia, or is this menopause?'" "It can last ten years — and nobody tells you that." "God created me, and I am still a good creation." "Learning to give myself grace has been the hardest lesson."

In Episode 2 of the Snacks and Good Company Perimenopause & Menopause series, Sherri Lynn is joined by Dr. Carol Tanksley — OB-GYN, reproductive endocrinologist, and Doctor of Ministry — for a grounding, hope-filled conversation about what is actually happening in our bodies, minds, and spirits during midlife.  Dr. Carol reframes this season not as a breakdown, but as an invitation to care for ourselves, face our limits, and grow in wisdom, freedom, and faith.   Quotes: "We are integrated, whole human beings — body, mind, and spirit baked together." "It's not just hormone levels — it's the changing levels that affect everything." "Your body, mind, and soul all sense these changes — and they're trying to adapt." "This season forces us to face our limits — and that can actually be a gift." "No is a complete sentence." "God is not angry with you. He made you this way." "What the enemy meant for harm, God can use for good — even here."

In this first episode of the Snacks and Good Company Perimenopause & Menopause series, Sherri Lynn sits down with radio host and friend Erica Parkerson for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about "second puberty," hot flashes, brain fog, hysterectomies, and faith. Together, they name what so many women feel but rarely say out loud, especially in church spaces. If you've ever wondered, "Am I crazy?" this episode gently answers: No, and you're not alone.     Quotes: We're sitting in church pretending it's the Holy Ghost and not hot flashes." "No one told me what was happening to my body — and I was terrified." "I didn't lose my faith — I had to learn what I actually knew about God." "We blaze the hot-flash trail so other women don't have to suffer in silence."   Reach out to Erica: https://www.spirit1053.com/erica-parkerson/   Reach out to Sherri: Sherri@snacksandgoodcompany.com

Snacks & Good Company w/Sherri Lynn is back with a brand-new season, and this time we're talking about perimenopause and menopause.  From hormones and hot flashes to identity, rest, and trusting God with your body, this season tackles hard things in an easy way… with snacks! We laugh. We cry. We eat snacks. We laugh again. This is a sneak peek of the upcoming season. New episodes begin March 5..

What is singleness for? Dr. Dani Treweek, author of Single Ever After, joins Sherri for an honest, hopeful conversation about purpose, longing, contentment, and life in the household of God. Whether you're single or married, hopefully this discussion will challenge the way you view community and eternity. Get Dani's book! ⬇️ https://tinyurl.com/yw5zdmr4

What does faith look like when life feels overwhelming? In this episode of Snacks and Good Company, Sherri invites her mom, Ms. Bev, to answer questions from a group of young moms who read Sherri's new book "Holy Ghost Mama." Ms. Bev gets candid about marriage struggles, domestic abuse, resilience, prayer, and ultimately trusting God. Honest, emotional, and encouraging, this is an episode for every parent who's ever wondered if they're doing it right.. . . Click here to buy Sherri's new book Holy Ghost Mama https://tinyurl.com/4tpp9ynn

God is a God of laughter and joy. That is why when we first talked about doing a LIVE women's event we wanted to focus on delight, laughter, and JOY! That's what we did. This is the first (and hopefully not last) Snacks & Good Company LIVE and we are bringing it here as a special bonus episode.  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4burjLx

Snacks & Good Company isn't all about snacks. It's about tackling tough topics with humility and humor…and yes, snacks! You bring the snacks (I'll be having popcorn!) and we'll bring the good company. Starts 2/22! First Series: Mom to Mom. Older moms with adult children talk to moms of young children. The seasoned moms will talk about how they got through it, the beauty on the other side, and how to help our kids love and adore Jesus. Special Co-host: Jackie Nickel ---------- About Sherri: Sherri Lynn has been a radio professional for well over a decade. She has her degree in Communications as well as Biblical Studies. Sherri is a writer, comedienne, and former youth pastor. She wrote and produced a comedy DVD entitled "The Very Funny Church Comedy Show: Together We Laugh", wrote and starred in the stage play musical "The Bold and the Sanctified" which starred American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard, and authored the book "I Want To Punch You In The Face But I Love Jesus." She is the producer of The Brant Hansen Show and "The Brant & Sherri Oddcast."