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Missed Opportunities, Fingerless Gloves, and Comparison

John comes in second place A LOT and tries his best to look menacing on his way to Walgreens. Meanwhile, Jonnie eats way too many caramels and learns that the most highly ranked restaurants are also selling car parts.

Plus, a conversation about the trap of comparison and how to enjoy the one life you’ve been given.

Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Hearing Tests: “Stop us if you’ve heard this one…”

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How Gratitude Can Quiet Your Anxiety (Plus Reclaimed Beanies & Going to Movies)

“He who fears he shall suffer, already suffers what he fears.” – Michel de Montaigne. This guy said that in the 1500s… so anxiety has been around for a while. In this episode of Talk About That, we talk about fear and worry – is there a way to get better at worry? Can we worry less in 2025? Is that a resolution we can keep? Listen in to our conversation about gratitude and actively looking for the good in the world as an antidote for anxiety. 

Plus, John thinks he worries better than you do and finds a magical hat in the strangest place. Meanwhile, Jonnie has an idea to bring folks back to the movie theatre, and tells us how the US almost got a pinstriped flag. 

Today’s episode is NOT sponsored by Cellphone Flashlights: “If you’re over 40, yours is probably on and you don’t even know it.”

FOLLOW Jonnie W.: https://jonniew.com

FOLLOW John Driver: https://johndriver.com

LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SEND MESSAGE, OR SUPPORT at http://talkaboutthatpodcast.com

WATCH/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjExy_jWIdNvGd28XgF2Dg

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Christmas Pickles, Skating Rinks, and Attitude Adjustments 

John has a new name for December 23rd and has an Elf on the Shelf that refuses to move. Meanwhile, Jonnie does an indoor show without any heat and searches for a lucky pickle in his Christmas tree.

Plus, a conversation about the right perspective when facing obstacles and inconveniences.

Today’s episode is not sponsored by Feet:  “The original stocking stuffers.”

FOLLOW Jonnie W.: https://jonniew.com

FOLLOW John Driver: https://johndriver.com

LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SEND MESSAGE, OR SUPPORT at http://talkaboutthatpodcast.com

WATCH/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjExy_jWIdNvGd28XgF2Dg

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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