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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 Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Do you know how Ground Hog Day started? Are you aware of the fun facts surrounding Ground Hog Day? Have you ever heard the term "whistle pig?" You'll love this episode because you are about to get some Ground Hog knowledge.
***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)
Inspiration: Job 37:6-8 "He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ So that everyone he has made may know his work, he stops all people from their labor.[a] The animals take cover; they remain in their dens."
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 Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Home Decor Trends for 2022
A review of what's new to give you confidence in decorating and point you in the right direction in making decor decisions.
The following links were used in research for this episode:
Contact our friend Denise Lough, founder and owner of The Room Designer. She can help!
Inspiration: Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet[a] no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end."
C.T.A.: Refer a friend or coworker to 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
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Is there hope for the Church?
The good news is YES! There is always hope. Despite challenging circumstances, we can trust that God has His hand on the Church.
In today's episode, we chat about a new way to look at the challenges of the pandemic, how to feel more excited about Church and not so gloom and doom, and we talk about how to NOT WORRY about the Church because it's Jesus' idea. God came up with the idea of the Church. He will see it through.
Our inspiration comes from Romans 8:24 "For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?"
C.T.A. : Stop complaining and look upward to Jesus for answers. ;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 Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Who doesn't LOVE the Air Fryer Craze?
Here are three takeaways from this episode:
1. Air Frying 101: An introduction to Air Frying
2. Grilled Cheese to please
3. Air Fryer Donuts
This episode is sponsored by Muffin and Pooh.
Inspirational closing: Matthew 4:4
C.T.A. Get an air fryer ;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 clean comedian based in Chicago 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 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