Modern Musings: Conversations with the Maiden, Mother, And Crone

Have you ever noticed how certain movies seem to come in pairs? In this episode, we unpack the phenomenon of twin films—movies released around the same time with remarkably similar plots—and share some of the most interesting examples we discovered.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend. That's what they say, right? But are they really? Listen in as we explore the evolution of the diamond as a status symbol and why it may not be all it's cracked up to be.

We're celebrating birthdays -- several of them! The birthday girls are talking all about their best and worst birthdays, favorite flavors of cake, and much more. Join us for our birthday celebration!

'Tis the season for December Daily! In this episode, we’re revisiting a topic we first shared with our listeners nearly four years ago. We’ll reflect on what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and explore some of the many creative ways you can take part in this beloved annual project.

Halloween is an opportunity to dress up in a costume and have some fun. It can also be the perfect occasion for parents (and us) to stage embarrassing photos or make questionable choices about what is appropriate. Do you have any embarrassing Halloween costume stories? We do!

Special effects, stunts, secrets, mysteries...who doesn't love a good spy thriller? We're working our way through a list of some of the greatest spy movies, TV shows, and novels of all time. Did we miss any of your favorites?

Richard Webster's "Write Your Own Magic" is one of Amber's favorite books about writing (and magic). We're exploring his ideas about the power of words and writing in this episode of a 2-part series. 

What does it mean to live fearlessly? What fears are holding us back and how can we let go of those fears to boldly live the life we are meant to live?

Books get banned or censored for many different reasons, but should they? Is there ever a good reason to ban a book? Who gets to decide, and when is it a step too far? Have you read any banned books? Were you surprised to find out why they were banned?

If you could try a new hobby, what would it be? What is holding you back?

After our look at Disney Princesses and our discussion about which Disney Princess we might be, we thought it would be fun to take a look at some Disney villains and what motivates them. In this episode, we're taking a look at jealousy.

It's that time of year again, and we've all got something that makes us anxious about the start of the new school year. Luckily, we've got some tips to help get through it.

It's summer, and we're hot, so we're talking about our all-time favorite summer dessert -- ice cream. We're dishing on soft-serve versus hard-pack, all the flavors, toppings, and even a little psychology for the cherry on top.

What is Project Life, and why do Christen and Cindy think it is important? What will happen to your family stories when you are gone?

Did Dante get it right when he described nine levels of hell in his epic poem? How relevant are his ideas to the world we live in today? What level would you be in?

Everyone has their preferences—whether it's butter on your popcorn or poetry with or without rhymes. In this episode of Modern Musings, we kick things off with some lighthearted 'better with' or 'better without' debates. But true to our style, the conversation soon dives beneath the surface, exploring how these preferences echo in deeper social and cultural issues.