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They're in her car. She's just going to go run and grab them right quick... Join Tyler Drouet of @simplify_parenting and Holly as they discuss some hacks for snacks, how to talk to your kids when they get out of school, and how the best memories are when the parents are ALSO enjoying themselves. Here's the ⁠Double Ditto⁠ game Tyler references. Tyler Drouet holds her Masters and EDS in counseling and now focuses her work on coaching and consulting. You can find her practice online at simplifyatlanta.com, but she is also the aggregator behind the parenting Instagram account @simplify_parenting that collects some of the best parenting wisdom from around Christendom. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

There will be travel tips, unacknowledged allergies, international blunders, and those poor moms in the Disney movies...prepare yourself for the church lock-in that is this PG episode, chock-full of guys in full-time ministry. We'll hear from Unseriously's jingle genius Adam Wright, plus pastors and theologians Irwyn Ince, Collin Hansen, and Kelly Kapic. Michael Bird and Harrison Scott Key will get shout-outs. Buckle up, ladies--the guys are taking over. Special note: this episode releases just before the February 3, 2026 release of the updated and expanded edition of Collin Hansen's acclaimed Tim Keller biography. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠⁠⁠, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Ayuh, it's a wicked good time with author, illustrator and beloved Maine resident Chris Van Dusen. He and Holly will talk all things Maine license plate, memorable sunburns, kid mobsters, and how his books make the world shine. Kate DiCamillo, Mac Barnett, Brian Flocca, Peter Sagal, and Bob Marley (nope, no that one--the comedian) will all make appearances. So will Chris' older brother, Mr. Magee, who just so happens to be fresh off his camping spree. Chris' brand new book in the "If I Built" series is called If I Built a Town, plus (**BREAKING NEWS**) he'll release a brand new Mercy Watson Valentine's picture book with Kate DiCamillo just in time for Valentine's Day, available for Christmas purchasing in 2026. You can find Chris on Instagram. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Seasoned smart gal and entrepreneurial dynamo Abby O'Dell joins Holly to celebrate Unseriously's FIRST BIRTHDAY! They'll keep her aura up talking "the monsters," that eternal Aldi paint plate, Olivia Dean, trusting your creative instincts, and reminding those you love not to hit people. You can find Abby's art on Etsy at Scripted by Abby or follow her on Instagram here. Holly hears she's also on the TikTok with the rest of the youths of America. Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of ⁠⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠⁠, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Hide your quarters--Lauren Washer is on Unseriously. It's a late-night Waffle House run with mom of 6, wife of Chris Pratt, author, women's ministry director, and all-around delightful person, Lauren Washer. She and Holly will talk about that durn door, the Washer family's incredible Waffle House ordering skills, and uninhibited fandom of others. Lauren will offer deep wisdom on loving others well in the church, at home, and how, "You can always make biscuits"--which Holly would like to go on record as stating should be the title of Lauren's next book. Amen. You can find Lauren's latest from P&R Publishing, What to Say When She Thinks Her Husband Isn't a Good Spiritual Leader here, and also find Lauren on Instagram, where she is one of Holly's favorite follows. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠⁠, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠.

Our first weekly episode of Unseriously is such a treat--join Holly as she asks author and theology professor Dr. Kelly Kapic about keeping his students on their toes, hears how he (regularly) gets schooled by his brilliant wife, and expresses her gratitude for not making the subtitle of his new book, "Hey, Holly! This one's for you!" This is also the episode where Collin Hansen is going to get name-dropped like three times. Kelly's devotional version of You're Only Human is called You Were Never Meant to Do It All, and was a 5-star read for Holly in 2025, easily making Kelly Kapic one of Holly's favorite Kellys. To the dismay of his many publishers, Kelly is not on the socials, but you can find him at his newly-agreed upon mandatory website, kellykapic.com. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Heads up parents: this one's NOT for little ears! In this special Christmas edition of Unseriously, Holly is joined by Kate Strickler of Naptime Kitchen, Abbey Wedgeworth, Caroline Saunders, Jose Sarduy, and Kate DiCamillo. Holly would like to thank her bug man, Eddie, for appearing in the promo video as Santa. Yes, Eddie obvs has a thriving Santa side hustle. Maybe one day he'll make a guest appearance on Unseriously and tell us some stories. Merry Christmas to you and yours! Thanks for joining in the fun this year and see you January 5th when Unseriously goes WEEKLY! Are you subscribed??

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Holly's brother-in-law, Chase, has been called in on this one, folks. Princess Kate is in the building. Our carnival queen, two-time Newbery medalist Kate DiCamillo, joins Holly for a pinch-me-I'm-dreaming interview covering everything from Epcot Center to shredded wheat to inciting kids to troll Chris Van Dusen. There may be a quote-off. If you're friends with Holly in real life, she would like it noted that she arrived earlier than Kate to the interview, a fact which has now become one of the proudest moments of her life. The name you'll be shouting at this interview is BEN STEIN. Don't miss Sophie Blackall's Farmhouse for anyone in your life, not just littles, Amanda Cleary Eastep's Instagram is @book_leaves, and this is a Katherine Applegate book. Here's the Beverly Cleary nonfiction picture book they discuss. Read a Kate DiCamillo. Hug your people. Write back. Kate's magnificent title Because of Winn-Dixie celebrates 25 years in print this year, plus she's got a new addition to The Norendy Tales called Lost Evangeline, with Sophie Blackall illustrating. This is Holly's favorite Kate DiCamillo title, perfect to tuck into a stocking this year. Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of ⁠The Corner Room⁠, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, ⁠Light Has Shone⁠, is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music.  Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

You know him as the top dog editor at The Gospel Coalition, the host of the beloved Gospelbound podcast, and the author of countless sources of faithful scholarship, commentary, and criticism...but have you ever seen him as Rudy's stunt double? It's time to get Unseriously with Collin Hansen. Collin and Holly will discuss why Collin could not bring himself to move up the American Revolution, plus his next career taking over the @birminghamburgers Instagram. But don't worry, we cut out the ten minute riff of them impersonating every Birmingham radio personality they could remember since 2006. If you're Rebecca McLaughlin, Skyler Flowers, Glenn Wishnew, Nadya Williams, Molly Worthen, or Sarah Irving-Stonebraker--you're going to want to listen to this episode. If you're Andrew Wilson...ah, maybe not so much. Collin has a brand new (free) weekly newsletter subscription, Unseen Things--well worth your time--and his latest books, The Gospel After Christendom and Where Is God in a World with So Much Evil?, both available from TGC. Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of ⁠The Corner Room⁠, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, ⁠Light Has Shone⁠, is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music.  Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

On this episode of Unseriously it's Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz, the totally charming sisters behind the beloved Dwell Differently brand! Join Natalie, Vera, and Holly for tons of fun as they drink their chocolately Ovaltine and stand on some chairs to tell those BBHFL boys to step. it. up. Natalie and Vera are kindly offering a special promo code to listeners of Unseriously for a free month of their Dwell membership subscription--visit their website and use code GETSERIOUS to learn more, sign up, and get serious about memorizing Scripture. Natalie and Vera are the authors of the Dwell Differently book, plus tons of Bible study resources, and the hearts behind the Dwell Differently podcast. Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of ⁠The Corner Room⁠, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, ⁠Light Has Shone⁠, is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music.  Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

It's the man, the myth, the legend behind Unseriously's theme song: THE Adam Wright of Act of Congress and The Corner Room. Join Holly and Adam and see if you can keep a count on how many times Tony Hale makes an appearance. May the odds be ever in your favor. Hey, Tony, this is an official request for you to be a guest on Unseriously in 2026. Holly promises to keep Adam from delivering the invitation in person, though she can't promise to keep him from singing a little jingle about it. Adam and Holly will talk about the story behind that handknit smiling cigarette (thanks, Jess!), Adam's highly recognizable voice, their joint devotion to Theo of Golden, and of course, Tony Hale...one more time. You won't want to miss Adam's latest Christmas project, ⁠Light Has Shone⁠, which is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music.  Mackle family particular faves of Adam Wright songs: Nothing but the Blood Can I Get a Witness One Will Break Revelation 22:20-21 and if you're in a Christmasey mood: Here Comes the Joy Music for Unseriously was indeed composed by Adam Wright of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Remember that time Dr. Irwyn Ince, aka Pastor Earth Wind, dropped that five thousand dollar comic book edition in the muddy gutter? Yeah, he does too. Join Holly and Irwyn to sleuth out the guilty party in the Ince family muffin caper, discuss the age when children are to be trusted with embarrassing pictures of their parents (spoiler: never), and get all the tips on keeping those CrossFit palms soft (spoiler: ACK). Irwyn is the author of The Beautiful Community: Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best, and Hope Ain't a Hustle: Persevering by Faith in a Wearying World. Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of ⁠The Corner Room⁠, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, ⁠Light Has Shone⁠, is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music.  Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Laugh along with real life friends Holly and Laura, erm, Lauren as they discuss the perils of getting an oil change when LaLa's Selfie Machine pops up on the dash. Anna will make appearances. Also, Anna is notably better at parking the boat. Lauren is a two-time USA today bestselling author of southern women's fiction--clean, swoony books with likeable characters and beachy settings. Glory Road is Holly's favorite, but most people start with The Hideaway, especially because most people become a Lauren K. Denton completist. Find Lauren on Instagram, and sign up for her Substack on her website, laurenkdenton.com. Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, Light Has Shone, is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music.  Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

If you're an FBI agent, police officer, or New York City neighborhood watch--you may want to avert your ears. For some reason, this season of Unseriously drew out all the illicit stories from our guests. It's not everyone, but there's a definite theme: crime. Hope you enjoy all this fun from Robin Preiss Glasser, Chris Ammen, Elizabeth Passarella, James Spann, and Jose Sarduy. See you in November for season 4!