As another PP fan who got here thru Jen, she was the perfect guest to have for your special episode, and boy was it a doozy - uber cathartic...cried thru most of it. I feel so grateful to have had Jen go ahead of me in her deconstruction work, and I feel so grateful to have had you guys alongside me in my ear for this past decade to help me survive & process life in America nowadays. #priceless #lifelines #thankful happy 1000th!
Congrats! Like so many I was a long time listener and finally decided I needed more of Pantsuit Politics. Hit the subscribe button ya’ll wont be disappointed with all of the extra content. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights. As always, keep it nuanced.
Not me openly weeping as soon as Beth started sharing about her conversation with her daughters being intimidating while I am on a morning walk in my neighborhood.
At my bachelorette party my best friend decided it would be fun for people to share their first impressions of me and over half the group said I was intimidating. I was horrified. These are my closest friends and I had never heard that before. They tried to console me that now they realize that I am just an intense person and they value how committed I am to my relationships. But it still wasn't the light and fun party mode that I wanted for my karaoke bachelorette party.
Many things. First, I am one of those women who came over to Pantsuit Politics because of the Jen Hatmaker podcast about Beto. As a Texas resident at the time, I just wanted to hear good things about Beto, and it was such a good episode. I became an immediate convert. Second, I feel the comments about teenage boys so deeply. My son and I drive my husband crazy because we are too much alike and we have been at constant odds since he was a screaming baby in my arms turning me into a milk vending machine. He is my baby and my life and yet he drives me absolutely crazy. Finally, it was so good to listen to Jen talk about life on the other side.
This was so wonderful! Always enjoy a conversation between some of my favorite people. I mean, I feel like we’re all friends event though the 3 of you don’t know me! Anyway, that 2018 episode with you 2 on her podcast was my intro to PP as well and I’ve been here ever since. Congrats on the 1000th episode! Truly impressive.
Happy 1000th episode! I am one of the ones who found you through Jen's podcast. I'd just gotten interested in politics in 2015/2016, particularly after the election and realized I had ZERO understanding of how politics in America worked. I am in Texas and the Beto debriefing interview made me immediately seek out your podcast to subscribe. I remember where I was, walking in my neighborhood on the road next to my church and pushing a double stroller, when I stopped on the street to go find your podcast and listen for the first time.
I came from a republican, evangelical background and your podcast was one piece of me basically deconstructing my faith and political beliefs plus educating myself about racial issues and immigration and all the things. Still am. Beth and Sarah, you have helped me see the world differently. You have helped educate me and have informed my worldview in such a life changing way, which has turned into real-life advocacy for causes I care about and joyful participation in democracy locally. I am forever different, and improved, for having listened to your podcast. And meeting the Spice Cabinet. My husband has also evolved along the way as he's listened to y'all and had discussions with me.
So thank you both, and the Pantsuit Politics team, and Jen!
Just picking up on the discussion about raising boys, in the mid-2000s here in New Zealand an iconic book called 'He'll be OK: Growing Gorgeous Boys into Good Men' by the late Celia Lashlie was published. Celia's teachings were a guiding light for my parents in the 90s when my younger brother was going off the rails in a big way. Just thought I'd mention it in case Sarah (or anyone else in the community) is interested.
I loved this episode! I was late to listening to podcasts and found you in early 2021. I don't remember how I found you though! I joined as a premium within a few months I think and I love the work you do. I always look forward to hearing you talk through current events and issues together and it helps me make sense of it.
I'm also a big fan of Jen Hatmaker! I got to meet her in 2014 when she spoke at a Young Life women's weekend retreat at Windy Gap camp in NC. I have so much respect for how much she has put her integrity over profit, and I'm inclined to think she's helped draw in people who have been skeptical about Christianity and helped them see that there are people standing up for the right thing.
My goodness I have never heard of Jen before what a blessing to learn about her.
Pantsuit politics - I started listening to you during COVID. I stayed for the KY accents at first as I miss my KY aunts. Then I stayed for the content.
Happy 1000th episode Sarah and Beth!! This was such a good one. Loved hearing the voice messages from everyone that is part of the PP team, especially people we don't usually hear from like Dylan. So cool how much you've impacted others' lives and careers. Loved your conversation with Jen Hatmaker and the conversation about how hard it is to raise teenagers definitely hit home. So fitting to have her as the guest for the 1000th episode. Like many others, I've been listening since 2018 and sorta found you through Jen Hatmaker. Well, with Jen Hatmaker would be more accurate. For awhile, both PP and Jen kept popping up in my social media feed, and I kept thinking I should check you both out. Then when I saw you were doing a joint episode, I figured it was a sign and just never left. I'm so grateful for both of you, Beth and Sarah, and all that you've shared with all of us of your minds, hearts, and families, your opinions, your grace, your humor, your passion and your comfort. Thank you!!
I met one of my dearest friends (someone I would call, without hesitation, any time of the night) 19 years ago in September. She was standing at the back of a moms’ group rapidly bouncing her 6-week-old firstborn. I said, “He’s louder to you than anyone else in the room and you need to be here. May I hold him?” Yes, he fell asleep and, yes, she ate a snack & sipped some tea.
Congratulations on the 100th episode to all of the Pantsuit Politics team!
I wish I could remember how I first heard about the show, but it was about 2017 I think. I've been a financial supporter for at least four years, and even though I have had some hard financial times over the last few years I've held on to making my contribution to Pantsuit Politics! You all are worth every dollar and much much more!
Finding and nurturing your people in the sunshine so you can have them in your (and their) dark night of the soul. Truth.
Happy 1000th episode!! I also found y’all through Hatmaker and feel so much gratitude. You’ve all been voices of calm, challenge, wisdom, humor, and just such a consistent voice in my ear. The impact of y’all saying yes to this is immeasurable.
Congratulations to you all! For Jen on her grandmother name: Choose your name. My oldest sister named our grandfather when she first began talking, and this was the name all of the rest of us used for him. The name is basically an insult. My mom thought it was cute and didn't think of the consequences of teaching us all that this was his name. I think I was in my late teens before I realized I had called my grandpa an insulting name and had done so many times in front of his friends. He died when I was 14, so I don't know if, when I wised up, I would have stopped and we all would have settled on a better name for him.
I want to add, choose your grandmother name but also, hold it loosely and be willing to lean into a delightful surprise. My parents chose their grandparent names, but when my oldest came along, she re-named both of them, and it was sweet. My mom wanted to be "Grammy," but before my daughter could pronounce that, she called my mom "B" (her nickname), which gradually morphed into Grammy B, which everyone loves.
As another PP fan who got here thru Jen, she was the perfect guest to have for your special episode, and boy was it a doozy - uber cathartic...cried thru most of it. I feel so grateful to have had Jen go ahead of me in her deconstruction work, and I feel so grateful to have had you guys alongside me in my ear for this past decade to help me survive & process life in America nowadays. #priceless #lifelines #thankful happy 1000th!
I’m excited to read the book coming out, but if I haven’t read any other Jen Hatmaker books what do you recommend?
Congrats! Like so many I was a long time listener and finally decided I needed more of Pantsuit Politics. Hit the subscribe button ya’ll wont be disappointed with all of the extra content. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights. As always, keep it nuanced.
Not me openly weeping as soon as Beth started sharing about her conversation with her daughters being intimidating while I am on a morning walk in my neighborhood.
At my bachelorette party my best friend decided it would be fun for people to share their first impressions of me and over half the group said I was intimidating. I was horrified. These are my closest friends and I had never heard that before. They tried to console me that now they realize that I am just an intense person and they value how committed I am to my relationships. But it still wasn't the light and fun party mode that I wanted for my karaoke bachelorette party.
Also, I will be talking about this with my therapist next week.
Sarah, I shared this today as a follow up in case it encourages you https://bethsilvers.substack.com/p/when-i-say-you-are-intimidating
Many things. First, I am one of those women who came over to Pantsuit Politics because of the Jen Hatmaker podcast about Beto. As a Texas resident at the time, I just wanted to hear good things about Beto, and it was such a good episode. I became an immediate convert. Second, I feel the comments about teenage boys so deeply. My son and I drive my husband crazy because we are too much alike and we have been at constant odds since he was a screaming baby in my arms turning me into a milk vending machine. He is my baby and my life and yet he drives me absolutely crazy. Finally, it was so good to listen to Jen talk about life on the other side.
This was so wonderful! Always enjoy a conversation between some of my favorite people. I mean, I feel like we’re all friends event though the 3 of you don’t know me! Anyway, that 2018 episode with you 2 on her podcast was my intro to PP as well and I’ve been here ever since. Congrats on the 1000th episode! Truly impressive.
Happy 1000th episode! I am one of the ones who found you through Jen's podcast. I'd just gotten interested in politics in 2015/2016, particularly after the election and realized I had ZERO understanding of how politics in America worked. I am in Texas and the Beto debriefing interview made me immediately seek out your podcast to subscribe. I remember where I was, walking in my neighborhood on the road next to my church and pushing a double stroller, when I stopped on the street to go find your podcast and listen for the first time.
I came from a republican, evangelical background and your podcast was one piece of me basically deconstructing my faith and political beliefs plus educating myself about racial issues and immigration and all the things. Still am. Beth and Sarah, you have helped me see the world differently. You have helped educate me and have informed my worldview in such a life changing way, which has turned into real-life advocacy for causes I care about and joyful participation in democracy locally. I am forever different, and improved, for having listened to your podcast. And meeting the Spice Cabinet. My husband has also evolved along the way as he's listened to y'all and had discussions with me.
So thank you both, and the Pantsuit Politics team, and Jen!
Just picking up on the discussion about raising boys, in the mid-2000s here in New Zealand an iconic book called 'He'll be OK: Growing Gorgeous Boys into Good Men' by the late Celia Lashlie was published. Celia's teachings were a guiding light for my parents in the 90s when my younger brother was going off the rails in a big way. Just thought I'd mention it in case Sarah (or anyone else in the community) is interested.
I loved this episode! I was late to listening to podcasts and found you in early 2021. I don't remember how I found you though! I joined as a premium within a few months I think and I love the work you do. I always look forward to hearing you talk through current events and issues together and it helps me make sense of it.
I'm also a big fan of Jen Hatmaker! I got to meet her in 2014 when she spoke at a Young Life women's weekend retreat at Windy Gap camp in NC. I have so much respect for how much she has put her integrity over profit, and I'm inclined to think she's helped draw in people who have been skeptical about Christianity and helped them see that there are people standing up for the right thing.
Wishing you many more successful years!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PANTSUIT POLITICS! I love you all, you're the best, you do great work, and I'm proud to support.
(I did not hear about you from Jen Hatmaker. lol)
My goodness I have never heard of Jen before what a blessing to learn about her.
Pantsuit politics - I started listening to you during COVID. I stayed for the KY accents at first as I miss my KY aunts. Then I stayed for the content.
Peace to all of you today
Happy 1000th episode Sarah and Beth!! This was such a good one. Loved hearing the voice messages from everyone that is part of the PP team, especially people we don't usually hear from like Dylan. So cool how much you've impacted others' lives and careers. Loved your conversation with Jen Hatmaker and the conversation about how hard it is to raise teenagers definitely hit home. So fitting to have her as the guest for the 1000th episode. Like many others, I've been listening since 2018 and sorta found you through Jen Hatmaker. Well, with Jen Hatmaker would be more accurate. For awhile, both PP and Jen kept popping up in my social media feed, and I kept thinking I should check you both out. Then when I saw you were doing a joint episode, I figured it was a sign and just never left. I'm so grateful for both of you, Beth and Sarah, and all that you've shared with all of us of your minds, hearts, and families, your opinions, your grace, your humor, your passion and your comfort. Thank you!!
I met one of my dearest friends (someone I would call, without hesitation, any time of the night) 19 years ago in September. She was standing at the back of a moms’ group rapidly bouncing her 6-week-old firstborn. I said, “He’s louder to you than anyone else in the room and you need to be here. May I hold him?” Yes, he fell asleep and, yes, she ate a snack & sipped some tea.
Congratulations on the 100th episode to all of the Pantsuit Politics team!
I wish I could remember how I first heard about the show, but it was about 2017 I think. I've been a financial supporter for at least four years, and even though I have had some hard financial times over the last few years I've held on to making my contribution to Pantsuit Politics! You all are worth every dollar and much much more!
Finding and nurturing your people in the sunshine so you can have them in your (and their) dark night of the soul. Truth.
Happy 1000th episode!! I also found y’all through Hatmaker and feel so much gratitude. You’ve all been voices of calm, challenge, wisdom, humor, and just such a consistent voice in my ear. The impact of y’all saying yes to this is immeasurable.
Congratulations to you all! For Jen on her grandmother name: Choose your name. My oldest sister named our grandfather when she first began talking, and this was the name all of the rest of us used for him. The name is basically an insult. My mom thought it was cute and didn't think of the consequences of teaching us all that this was his name. I think I was in my late teens before I realized I had called my grandpa an insulting name and had done so many times in front of his friends. He died when I was 14, so I don't know if, when I wised up, I would have stopped and we all would have settled on a better name for him.
I want to add, choose your grandmother name but also, hold it loosely and be willing to lean into a delightful surprise. My parents chose their grandparent names, but when my oldest came along, she re-named both of them, and it was sweet. My mom wanted to be "Grammy," but before my daughter could pronounce that, she called my mom "B" (her nickname), which gradually morphed into Grammy B, which everyone loves.