We hated seeing our faces on Zoom, but loved talking to Cynthia Beach. She’s the brilliant mind behind The Surface of Water, and we’re diving into church trauma, fierce female characters, and the truth that cuts deep. From classroom memories to #ChurchToo realities, this conversation is raw, honest, and a little too familiar for anyone who's spent time behind the scenes at church. It’s one of those episodes that lingers long after it ends.

Is he brooding… or just emotionally unavailable? In this episode, we dive into the relationships we were told to root for—Elizabeth & Darcy and Ross & Rachel. We'll unpack these problematic romances we grew up idolizing—because “he’s a cinnamon roll to her” only works if he’s not a raging jerk to literally everyone else. From Darcy's insult proposal to Ross’s chronic jealousy and entitlement, we’re asking the hard questions—like, was Lizzie falling in love… or just touring real estate?

Ever feel more like a crumpled plastic bag than a soaring firework? Same. This week, we’re calling out the lies that tell us we’re not smart enough, strong enough, or worthy enough—and where those lies really come from. From church culture to capitalism, we’re naming names and pushing back. Because you were never meant to stay stuck in the trash.