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Life got you down? What if you could laugh anyway? Christian comedian Tracy DeGraaf (along with her bff Cathrine) will drop weekly episodes (Wednesdays) on topics you care about like how your marriage can survive your husband’s loud chewing, how you can laugh about your kids driving you nuts, and how to scoff off those lady whiskers and not worry about your Howdy Doody sleep wrinkle. Tracy and Cathrine have been next door neighbors and besties for over 20 years. They survived the Great Recession, teenage years, disappointment, health crisis, depression and other stuff that sucks. They have truly learned the secret of Life Happens Laugh Anyway. At the end of each episode, the ladies will point you to faith in Jesus Christ as the ultimate answer regardless of how weird life gets.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Today we talk about Smashing Goals for 2022.
Three takeaways from this episode:
S.M.A.R.T. goals referenced by the Dave Ramsey article below:
https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/smart-goal-setting
S.W.O.T. analysis: https://www.liveplan.com/blog/what-is-a-swot-analysis-and-how-to-do-it-right-with-examples/
Accountability!!! This is the key to really smashing your goals. Get a buddy who will help you.
Inspiration: 2 Chronicles 15:7
Tracy and Cathrine
P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf
***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***
Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, so she combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.
For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Episode 52: Events That Impacted America in 2021
Below are sites we referenced in this episode:
https://stacker.com/stories/25623/year-review-10-biggest-news-stories-2021
https://www.wsj.com/story/a-look-back-at-the-biggest-news-of-2021-28c7c827
https://www.pinterest.ca/proflovegroove/hilarious-headlines/
Three Takeaways:
1. Actual Headlines from 2021
2. Funny Headlines from the internet
3. What we have learned personally from 2021.
Sponsored by: Muffin and Pooh
Inspirational Closing: Psalm 34:10 "Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing."
Call to Action: Re-listen to Episode #21 How to be a better listener. Listen to others in order to understand and have more grace.
Topic for our next episode: Goals for 2022
Tracy and Cathrine
P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf
***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***
Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, so she combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.
For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.
Check out Tracy’s social media. Facebook Youtube Instagram
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Hey Humor Consumers,
Do you get stressed out over holiday baking and decorating? We address the stress and how to make it go away!
Cathrine shares a baking holiday failure (brownies) and Tracy shares a decorating one (Christmas tree in the car wash).
Ya, you gotta tune in!
Hugs,
Tracy and Cathrine
P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf
***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***
Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, so she combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.
For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.
Check out Tracy’s social media. Facebook Youtube Instagram
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! Our prayers are always with you. If you would like to be a part of Tracy's Prayer Team on Facebook, see the link below. There is a Prayer Calendar with scripture on each day that will encourage you!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1805689483024808
Thanks so much for tuning in. If you are viewing these show notes on email, scroll to the bottom to hit the play button and listen to the audio of this podcast episode.
Below is the link to Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress mentioned in this episode.
https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/holiday-stress
Tracy and Cathrine
P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf
***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***
Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, so she combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.
For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.
Check out Tracy’s social media. Facebook Youtube Instagram
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
***Hurry! Only 30 seats left*** The live recording of Tracy's comedy special is on Friday, December 3 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 103 W. Corning Avenue, Peotone, IL Tickets are $20 each and include a complimentary autographed copy of Tracy's book, "Laugh Anyway Mom" a $15 value. Purchase tickets here.
Thanks so much for tuning in. If you are viewing these show notes on email, scroll to the bottom to hit the play button and listen to the audio of this podcast episode. Links mentioned are below:
https://www.thegrommet.com/gifts/holiday
Tracy and Cathrine
P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf
***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***
Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, so she combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.
For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.
Check out Tracy’s social media. Facebook Youtube Instagram
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
***Oooops. Date Change*** The live recording of Tracy's comedy special has been changed to Friday, December 3 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 103 W. Corning Avenue, Peotone, IL Tickets are $20 each and include a complimentary copy of Tracy's book, "Laugh Anyway Mom" a $15 value. Purchase tickets here. Sorry for the mix-up, but the film crew had a scheduling issue and we can't film without a crew. ;0)
Thanks so much for tuning in. If you are viewing these show notes on email, scroll to the bottom to hit the play button and listen to the audio of this podcast episode. Links mentioned are below:
Tracy and Cathrine
P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf
***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***
Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, so she combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.
For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.
Check out Tracy’s social media. Facebook Youtube Instagram
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Hey Humor Consumers,
***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*** Tracy is filming a comedy special LIVE on Saturday, December 3, 2021 at Christ Community Church, 103 W. Corning Avenue, Peotone, IL at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. It's going to be a BLAST and you won't want to miss it. Tickets are $20 each and include a complimentary copy of Tracy's book, "Laugh Anyway Mom" a $15 value. You can purchase tickets here.
Thanks so much for tuning in. If you are viewing these show notes on email, scroll to the bottom to hit the play button and listen to the audio of this podcast episode. Links mentioned are below.
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/seasonal-affective-disorder#2-8
Below is the link to Bob and Brad Physical Therapists. Love these guys.
Tracy and Cathrine
P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf
***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***
Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, so she combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.
For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.
Check out Tracy’s social media. Facebook Youtube Instagram
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*** Tracy is filming a comedy special LIVE on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Christ Community Church, 103 W. Corning Avenue, Peotone, IL at 6:30-8:30 p.m. It's going to be a BLAST and you won't want to miss it. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased here.
Join us today for a warm cup of wonderful Pumpkin Spice on Episode 44! Yum.
Three takeaways for you this week...
1. What started the Pumpkin Spice Craze?
2. What's in Pumpkin Spice?
3. A DIY Pioneer Woman recipe for making your own Pumpkin Spice.
BONUS: Here's a recipe for pumpkin spice pancakes that Tracy made and WOWZA...amazing. Top them with pure maple syrup and some coconut whipped cream. So gooooood.
Thanks for tuning in!
Tracy and Cathrine
P.S. The goal of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast is to present our audience with a relevant topic weekly in an entertaining way followed by some spiritual encouragement. #lifehappenslaughanyway #tracydegraaf
***MORE ABOUT TRACY DEGRAAF COMEDY***
Tracy DeGraaf is a U.S.A. national touring comedian based in the Chicago area working primarily with churches and hospitals on outreach events. She is a Christian and a breast cancer survivor, so she combines two of her passions: Jesus and Mammograms into her comedy ministry. She loves Jesus, but doesn’t want women to meet Him just yet. At her church shows she points the audience to Jesus at the end and at her hospital shows she encourages all to get and stay current on cancer screenings.
For more information go to TracyDeGraaf.com.
Check out Tracy’s social media. Facebook Youtube Instagram