More Than Small Talk

Suzie Eller, Holley Gerth, and Jennifer Watson, writers and real-life friends, are inviting you to go deeper, become freer, and feel more connected with the More Than Small Talk Podcast.

Every episode includes a confession question as well as helpful truths, tips and resources. If you want more peace and less stress, more vulnerability and less trying to be perfect, more hope and less hustle this is the podcast for you.

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Jan

The Art of Flexibility (Episode 367)

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Sometimes plans change, detours happen, or life stretches us a bit. How do we respond in those times? We share why adapting is different from quitting, what makes curiosity one of our favorite qualities, and how to move into the new year with an open heart.

Jan

A Little More: You Have a Purpose

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Wherever you are, whatever you’ve gone through, God still has a plan and purpose for you. Holley reminds all of us that what looks like a delay or detour can be part of God’s divine direction.

Jan

There's No Plan B (Episode 366)

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What if everything we’re living is plan A, even in the hard times? We have a tender but powerful conversation about seeing God’s hand even in seasons or circumstances we don’t understand.

Jan

A Little More: All Things Made New

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Questions to ask yourself as you start the new year and a little encouragement from Jennifer to kickstart your new year!

Jan

Let's Make a Plan! (Episode 365)

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Are you process-focused or outcome-focused? Your answer to that question (and others we talk through) can change how you set goals and what helps you make progress. Find out how to make plans for 2026 in ways that fit YOU!

Dec

A Little More: The Good News of Christmas

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Carrying the good news of Christmas into tomorrow, and into the new year is faith changing.

Dec

What Does Christmas Mean to You? (Episode 364)

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We each share what Christmas means to us this year, and talk about everything from no-bake cookies to overcoming seasonal depression to practicing the presence of God.

Dec

A Little More: Peace to You

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Peace is more than the absence of something, it’s the presence of Someone and all he longs to give us. Holley offers a deeper perspective on peace and a gentle invitation into it this Christmas season.

Dec

Calm in Christmas Chaos (Episode 363)

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How do you find inner calm in the middle of outer chaos? We tackle this timely topic and cover everything from practical tips to phrases to say to yourself when it all gets a bit overwhelming.

Dec

Best of A Little More: God Cares

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Ways that God cares when you’re battling with despair.

Dec

Best of MTST: I Heard The Bells (Episode 362)

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Today we are revising a favorite episode, where we shared the story behind another favorite Christmas carol, and how the words can help us draw closer to Jesus. What helps you find hope even when the holidays are hard?

Dec