98. Staying Calm in the Midst of a Volatile Election Season

10/13/20 • 23 min

I’m a big fan of doing our civic duty and voting. But you know what can make a bigger difference? How we live our every day lives.

I’ve seen a lot of pundits and talking heads putting a lot of blame for problems on politicians. While elected officials can and should be held responsible for their choices and actions, we also have a responsibility as individual citizens to be a part of the solution.

If we say we are pro XYZ, what are we actually doing in our every day real lives to make a difference in that area? I’m not talking about posting something on social media or having a heated argument to try to convince a co-worker you are right.

I’m talking about making sacrifices of time and effort. I’m talking about showing up and breaking a sweat. I’m talking about building that relationship, walking alongside that person, opening up our home, volunteering for that organization, starting that non-profit, giving to that cause we believe in, having the hard conversations, stepping outside our safe and comfortable bubble — even when it costs a lot.

Let’s stop waiting for change to happen at the mayor’s office or our state senate or in Congress... and let’s start being the change in people’s lives.

In this week's episode of The Crystal Paine Show, Jesse and I have a conversation on how to stay calm in the midst of a volatile election season and some thoughts on how we're approaching conversations around the elections.

In This Episode:

[01:57] An update on Champ's surgery.

[04:45] Amazon Prime Day + how to get the best deals this holiday season

[07:08] We’re jumping right into voting and volatile election seasons.

[08:24] Choose people over politics.

[10:27] Everyone comes to the table with a different perspective and their own baggage.

[12:21] Don’t live in an echo chamber.

[15:53] Live with perspective.

[17:56] How do we walk in faith instead of living in fear?

[20:36] Finally, let's vote with how we live our lives.

Links and Resources:

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I’m a big fan of doing our civic duty and voting. But you know what can make a bigger difference? How we live our every day lives.

Let’s stop waiting for change to happen at the mayor’s office or our state senate or in Congress... and let’s start being the change in people’s lives.

In This Episode:

[01:57] An update on Champ's surgery.

[04:45] Amazon Prime Day + how to get the best deals this holiday season

[07:08] We’re jumping right into voting and volatile election seasons.

[08:24] Choose people over politics.

[10:27] Everyone comes to the table with a different perspective and their own baggage.

[12:21] Don’t live in an echo chamber.

[15:53] Live with perspective.

[17:56] How do we walk in faith instead of living in fear?

[20:36] Finally, let's vote with how we live our lives.

Links and Resources:

Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: [email protected]

Previous Episode

97. How We Chose Our Kids' Names

After a few heavier/deep topics on the last few episodes, we had fun doing a more lighthearted podcast episode this week! So many people have asked how we chose our kids' names, so Jesse and I had fun sharing some of the stories behind their names in this podcast episode.

Plus, we also share about Jesse subbing at the kids' school, our recent sleep struggles, a book I recently read and found fascinating, a book Jesse is reading, plus some electrolytes I've been loving.

In This Episode:

[00:36] Why Jesse ended up being a substitute teacher at one of the schools in our area.

[03:36] Sleep is saving Jesse’s life right now. :)

[06:01] It’s so hard to go to bed when the babies go down, because it’s usually the first time in the day that we’ve had time to do the things we want to do.

[06:56] Ultima Electrolytes are saving my life this week because they taste better than Nuun.

[09:47] I have been reading Five Days in November by Clint Hill.

[12:30] Jesse is reading 100 Deadly Skills by Clint Emerson.

[14:24] Why we chose our kid’s names.

[15:45] Learn how Kathrynne’s name came about, and what our original choice was.

[18:43] Up next is Kaitlynn and for some reason we were sure that she was going to be a boy.

[21:24] Why we didn't choose a K name for Silas.

[23:36] When Kierstyn came along, the girls wanted her to have a K name with a unique spelling.

[27:02] Why Kierstyn's middle name is especially appropriate.

Links and Resources:

Links and Resources:

Ultima Electrolytes
Nuun Electrolytes
Five Days in November by Clint Hill
Libby App
100 Deadly Skills by Clint Emerson
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: [email protected]

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99. Answering Your Burning Questions

It’s been a while since we’ve answered your burning questions and this is one of your favorite types of episodes! So Jesse and I had fun answering another batch of questions you all have submitted recently.

In this episode, we talk about how old we are, how long Champ will be with us, what to do if you want to have kids and your spouse doesn't, when we start talking about the birds and the bees with our kids and how we approach it, how school is going for our kids, plans for international travel, saving for our kids' college tuition, how we got involved in youth group ministry at our church, and our favorite part of having big kids.

In This Episode:

[00:36] Welcome back and welcome Autumn. I recently read a holiday-themed novel -- A Very Bavarian Christmas!

[02:01] Oatmeal and milk (turned into no-bake cookies) are saving my life these days.

[04:37] We are answering some burning questions today!

[06:06] Jesse is now the big 4-0. SO much older that Crystal. ;)

[06:47] We’re sharing how much longer we think may have Champ.

[09:38] How do you proceed when you’re ready for kids but your spouse isn’t?

[14:56] What age is appropriate for the birds and the bees talk with your kids?

[19:59] Any plans to travel internationally?

[21:56] Are we saving for the kid’s college tuition?

[25:44] What is our favorite part of having “big” kids?

[26:47] How is school going this year?

[28:27] How we got involved in the youth group ministry at our church.

Links and Resources:

A Very Bavarian Christmas by Katie M. Reid
No-Bake Cookies
Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
MoneySavingMom.com
My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: [email protected]