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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 Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
***Need a fun night of laughter?***
Comedian Tracy DeGraaf will be performing along with Well Versed Comedy to benefit Royal Family Kids Camp at the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Lockport, IL on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale by clicking here. Seating is limited and will likely sell out. Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your seats NOW. ;0)
Now, back to The Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast show notes:
LOVE garage sailing? We do too. Let's get inspired to get out there and save some money while having FUN! As I (Tracy) write these show notes, I can look around my living room and see so many things that I love that someone else loved first.
I'm sitting in a chair right now that was purchased at Evilena's Red Dresser in Frankfort, IL (a consignment store of previously loved items).
My couch came with the house when we bought it almost three years ago. We loved the house and the couch and it saved us from having to move our old couch.
I'm looking at vintage lamps from Goodwill and the end tables they rest on are also from Goodwill. There's a midcentury modern bookshelf from a thrift store and a larger more modern shelving unit I bought from Facebook marketplace.
It's eclectic, affordable and FUN. I might be addicted to the "hunt."
***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of this podcast episode. ;0)
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 Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
***Need a fun night of laughter?***
Comedian Tracy DeGraaf will be performing along with Well Versed Comedy to benefit Royal Family Kids Camp at the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Lockport, IL on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale by clicking here. Seating is limited and will likely sell out. Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your seats NOW. ;0)
Now, back to The Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast show notes:
Who pays for the wedding? Long gone are the days when the bride's family paid for everything.
In today's episode we will do two things:
1. Help you determine who pays for what.
2. Give you permission to do what you can do and not what you or someone else thinks you should do.
We share from our own experiences as well as what we have learned through researching the internet and surveying friends.
Inspirational Close: Romans 12:10 "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."
Call to Action: Remember....It's not about the wedding. It's about the marriage. Do whatever you can to keep that in your mind and heart as you go forward with wedding plans. ;0)
***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of this podcast episode. ;0)
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 Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
***Need a fun night of laughter?***
Comedian Tracy DeGraaf will be performing along with Well Versed Comedy to benefit Royal Family Kids Camp at the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Lockport, IL on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale by clicking here. Seating is limited and will likely sell out. Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your seats NOW. ;0)
Now, back to The Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast show notes:
Did you know that the average woman spends a CRAZY AMOUNT OF YEARS over the course of her lifetime in the KITCHEN? Can you guess how many? Is it 10 or even 20 or somewhere in-between? Listen to this episode to find out.
We need help friends. We will give you some helpful tips, tricks and hacks to save you....
TIME, FOOD and MONEY in the kitchen.
We found the following links helpful in preparing for this episode:
36 Crazy Cooking Hacks: https://youtu.be/KVyQFwx0ly0
How to Bake Bacon: https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2015/09/kitchen-hack-how-to-bake-bacon.html?m=1
How to Store Cilantro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwsql6GsNj4
Inspirational Close: 1 Corinthians 10:31 "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
Call to Action: If you need to punch up your meal planning game, go to Episode 10 of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway podcast and check out our "Meal planning doesn't have to suck" episode. ;0)
***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of this podcast episode. ;0)
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 Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
***Do you live in the Chicago area?***
Comedian Tracy DeGraaf will be performing along with Well Versed Comedy to benefit Royal Family Kids Camp at the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Lockport, IL on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale by clicking here. Seating is limited and will likely sell out. Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your seats NOW. ;0)
Now, back to The Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast show notes:
Have you played the game "Would you Rather?" On today's episode, we just share some fun. We quiz each other with some fun questions. This was the suggestion of Cathrine's daughter Ellis. ;0) Enjoy.
***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of this podcast episode. ;0)
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 Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
***Attention: Chicago Area***
Comedian Tracy DeGraaf will be performing along with Well Versed Comedy to benefit Royal Family Kids Camp at the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Lockport, IL on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale by clicking here. Seating is limited and will likely sell out. Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your seats NOW. ;0)
Now, back to The Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast show notes:
"Mawwwwwridge is what brings us togethhhhher today..." Who remembers that famous line from the 80s? Princess Bride anyone? Unlike Wesley and Princess Buttercup, most of us don't have to go through so much drama to get married. Staying married is another matter. On today's episode we talk about some of the dos and don'ts we've discovered in our multiple decades of marital bliss. Shout out to our sponsors and our husbands: Ron and Kenny (aka Muffin and Pooh or Puffin!)
Below are the links we used in this episode:
https://ifstudies.org/blog/six-lessons-on-staying-married-from-couples-whove-struggled-and-made-it
https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/7-relationship-problems-how-solve-them
***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of this podcast episode. ;0)
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 Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
***GREAT NEWS for Chicago Area fans***
Comedian Tracy DeGraaf will be performing along with Well Versed Comedy to benefit Royal Family Kids Camp at the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Lockport, IL on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale by clicking here. Seating is limited and will likely sell out. Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your seats NOW. ;0)
Now, back to The Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast show notes:
Minimizing is a thing y'all! What can we say? We're Americans! We have stuff. Today's episode will help you discover ways to deal with it. Love that.
Links we used to research this episode:
Declutter sentimental items https://youtu.be/VlXxYEWtG14
Declutter in 10 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRXkSIBfZfA
***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of this podcast episode. ;0)
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 Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
***GREAT NEWS for Chicago Area fans***
Comedian Tracy DeGraaf will be performing along with Well Versed Comedy to benefit Royal Family Kids Camp at the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Lockport, IL on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale by clicking here. Seating is limited and will likely sell out. Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your seats NOW. ;0)
Now, back to The Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast show notes:
Minimizing is a thing y'all! What can we say? We're Americans! We have stuff. Today's episode will help you discover ways to deal with it. Love that.
Links we used to research this episode:
Declutter sentimental items https://youtu.be/VlXxYEWtG14
Declutter in 10 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRXkSIBfZfA
***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of this podcast episode. ;0)
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 Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
***GREAT NEWS for Chicago Area fans***
Comedian Tracy DeGraaf will be performing along with Well Versed Comedy to benefit Royal Family Kids Camp at the Historic Roxy Theatre in downtown Lockport, IL on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale by clicking here. Seating is limited and will likely sell out. Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your seats NOW. ;0)
Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming....The Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast show notes:
Fads come and go right? How does that impact our lives? In this episode we talk about what fads we've seen in the past and currently. We also talk about why we might want to avoid fads and how to do that. Stay tuned to the very end because we share some inspiration from the book of Matthew. Our call to action just might change your life....it has to do with forgiving and forgetting. ;0)
***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of this podcast episode. ;0)
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 Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
WAIT! WHAT? Ya, we all have a "wait" problem. Guess what? We are no different that those who have come before us. In this episode, we will take a look at our own issues with waiting for things and we will also look at examples in the Bible of people who had to wait.....there are LOTS of them! Finally, we look at the benefits of waiting! WHAT? Benefits you ask? Yes! Benefits and how we can wait well.
Link to Wendy Pope's book that we referenced: Wait and See: Finding Peace in God's Pauses and Plans
***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of this podcast episode. ;0)
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 Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that comes around once a year so why not talk about it right?
***PLEASE NOTE:*** If you are receiving these show notes via email, scroll down to the bottom and hit play to hear the audio of this podcast episode. ;0)
Below are links we reference in this episode:
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