I'm under the weather this week, so I'm sharing one of my favorite episodes!

This week, I’m excited to welcome Ginny Yurich, a homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside- a global movement reclaiming childhood and fostering family connections through nature-based play. Alongside her husband, Josh, Ginny is the brilliant mind behind the 1000 Hours Outside lifestyle brand, featuring an online store, app, podcast, a brand new book, and much more.

Whether you have kids or not, this episode is an absolute must-listen. We dig deep into issues that resonate, especially for those of us stuck behind desks and indoors all day. This conversation was deep, thought-provoking, and left me feeling challenged and convicted in the best way. It’s easily one of my top 10 favorite episodes of all time, and I’m so excited to share it with you!

3:36 – Ginny 101

• Struggles of early motherhood
• A playdate that changed everything
• Transformation through outdoor time
• Writing about this experience

15:07 – The Power of Outdoor Play

• The challenges of modern parenting
• Making small, intentional changes in daily routines
• Building outdoor habits as a family
• The power of friends and community with outdoor activities

34:11 – Embracing All Seasons

• The magic of winter
• Leaning into the unique experiences each season brings
• Cultivating grit and resilience

41:55 – Parenting in a Changing World

• Balancing structured and unstructured activities
• Encouraging self-discovery and independence
• Rethinking the college-centric path

1:01:21 – Takeaways + Words of Encouragement

• The power of pre-ordering books
• The long-term impact of parenting choices
• Celebrating real-life, hands-on experiences

FEATURED QUOTES

“If all that time, all those memories, all that relationship building, all of that connection, all of those moments of exhale- if those had gone to screens, our life would be so much less full….This is about bringing balance back to childhood.”

“What I’ve learned over the past decade is that this is a step that you take as a family. And the step is awareness. It’s about knowing that, when we play outside, it benefits every single member of your family, from your newborn to your grandmother to your great grandmother.”

“There are long-term effects to the choices that we make. And this is their life, this is their childhood. And it’s important to understand, at least to a small degree, what self-directed childhood play does for kids. And it does an immense amount.”

Learn more about Ginny:

https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/

https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/about-us

Hey, friend! Today, we’re talking about something that has been on my heart a lot lately- the power of small wins and why they actually matter more than we realize.

We live in a world that constantly celebrates the big, flashy milestones- the promotions, the six-figure businesses, the book deals, the dream homes. And those things are great! But what about the small victories? The little moments of progress that quietly shape our lives?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing why shifting our mindset to celebrate small wins- whether it’s folding laundry the same day it's washed (yes, that counts!), drinking more water, or just showing up when it feels hard- can truly transform how we approach life, business, faith, and our relationships. Plus, I’ll share some practical ways to start recognizing and celebrating these moments in everyday life.

So, if you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind because your wins don’t seem big enough- this episode is for you. Let’s reframe our thinking, embrace progress over perfection, and start finding joy in the little things!

1:52 – Reframing “Success”

• Moving away from hustle culture
• Celebrating incremental progress
• The power of small wins
• How hustle culture can overshadow small victories

9:23 – Practical Tips For Celebrating Small Wins

• Keeping a gratitude or prayer journal
• Writing down one accomplishment a day
• Texting a friend

11:27 – Takeaways

• Life is made up of tiny moments
• Examples of incremental progress
• Taking a moment to share a tiny win

FEATURED QUOTES

“Things like social media and that hustle culture I was talking about, all of that has fed into why we don't tend to celebrate the tiny victories, the tiny steps, because we are constantly bombarded with everyone else's big wins.”

“Sometimes we have to remember that when we get to the end of the day and we have done the best that we can with what we've been given… that is a win.”

“Incremental progress, day-by-day matters, because here is the deal- our lives are made up of the tiny moments. Yes, the big milestones are great- the marriages and the having kids, the big career wins- they are wonderful, but they don't happen overnight.”

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

Today, we’re doing something a little different! For the first time ever on the show, I’m sharing a sermon I preached at my church over a year ago. Now, before you think, Oh no, a sermon?- stick with me. Over the last couple of years, I’ve received countless messages from listeners who are feeling isolated, lonely, and disconnected. And I think this message is incredibly timely.

The loneliness epidemic is real, and it’s affecting so many of us, especially in the wake of declining church attendance and increasing feelings of disconnection. In this sermon, I dive deep into what the Bible says about loneliness and how the church can be a source of support and community for those feeling alone.

So, whether you're currently struggling with isolation, have stepped away from the church, or are curious about what the Bible says on the topic, I hope this message resonates with you!

4:22 – Introduction

• 1 Corinthians 12
• Issues the Corinthian church faced
• Paul’s message to the church

13:15 – Every Gift Matters: Serving In The Body Of Christ

• The church is the body of Christ
• 1 Peter 4:10
• Being good stewards of our gifts
• There is no hierarchy of gifts

24:26 – The Pandemic Of Loneliness

• 50% of American adults feel lonely
• The role of community in overcoming loneliness
• We can be lonely with God

35:14 – Love in Action: Building a Stronger Community Through God’s Love

• Community is a byproduct of love
• Being intentional alongside others
• Ministering to someone else

FEATURED QUOTES

“The church cannot and should not be established on the charisma or the personality or the giftings of any one person. The church is to be built on the foundation of Jesus Christ.”

“Some gifts may bear more responsibility and consequences than others, but you have gifts, and those gifts matter.”

“We create these dividing lines between us based on our gifts or our roles or status or economics or whatever. And those lines are unbiblical, they're unnecessary, and they lead to chaos.”

“Our primary goal must be the love of and pursuit of Jesus, who is the lifeblood of the body.”

You are in for a treat this week! We are back with my good friend Tyler Merritt today, who has been on the show before. Tyler is a Nashville-based actor, author, musician, activist, cancer survivor, and founder of The Tyler Merritt Project. He’s appeared in shows like Netflix’s Outer Banks, Marvel’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and NBC’s Young Rock.

Tyler is also the author of the bestselling memoir I Take My Coffee Black and the children’s book A Door Made for Me. I’m thrilled to have him back on the show today to talk about his new book, This Changes Everything: A Surprisingly Funny Story About Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don’t Talk About.

Tyler is a true light in this world, and this conversation is packed with depth, vulnerability, and lots of laughs. I’m honored to have him back to share more of his story, and I know you’ll walk away with so much from this conversation!

2:26 – Tyler 201

• Tyler’s second book birthday!
• The positive response to his first book
• Acting projects and walking through cancer
• Tyler’s stance on Coca-Cola

11:31 – Finding Peace In The Present

• Tyler’s advice for someone struggling to live in the present
• Living in your life right now
• Navigating fear and anxiety about the future

22:07 – Facing Fear And Living Well

• Why humor has been such a powerful tool for Tyler
• Confronting your fears head on
• Living well and loving fully

32:33 – Learning To Lament

• The importance of true grief
• The legacy Tyler hopes This Changes Everything leaves
• Getting your copy of Tyler’s book

FEATURED QUOTES

“There's a thing I think sometimes that we associate with, oh my gosh, how much time do we have left? What's going to happen after I'm gone? and not really taking the moment to go, I'm still here right now, and I'm so, so radically thankful that that's a thing.”

“If tomorrow, God forbid, I was no longer here, did I love well while I was here? Did I serve well up until the very last moment?”

“There are some things I can't change, right? But while I'm here and I have the tangible moments to do these things now, I can bring as much goodness as I can into the moments that I currently exist in, and that can be my stronghold on the fear that I might see coming against me.”

Learn more about Tyler:

The Tyler Merritt Project
https://thetylermerrittproject.com/

Get your copy of This Changes Everything
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Tyler’s other books
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