FIFTY episodes friends. I can't even believe it. I feel like I could just scream and cry and give all of you a hug! Isn't this so fun! Today's episode is with my friend Jen Hatmaker and it's of course so much fun! Jen is a mom to five, wife to Brandon, speaker, author, and HGTV star. Her newest book, FOR THE LOVE, just released yesterday and if you haven't ordered it yet you should! You will love it!
On this episode we chat about the shows Jen loves that I was trying to get on board with: So You Think You Can Dance & Gilmore Girls, and you will all be disappointed that since we recorded this I haven't watched one more episode of those. We talked about the book that my husband, Aaron, is writing, and some of her older books and how her writing has grown and changed over the years. We discussed racism and how to chat with our kids about this issues. Plus lots more fun stuff! You will love this show.
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Links from the show:
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- Launderette – the restaurant I mentioned that Jess and I visited
- Ms. Understood – one of Jen's earlier books
- For the Love – her newest book
- 7 – her last book
- Interrupted – another book that Jen wrote – which so far is my favorite (but I haven't finished her newest one)
- Go Set a Watchman – Harper Lee's newest book
- Books we're reading or loving: Girl Boss, The Martian, The Kitchen House, Devil in the White City, Dark Places
- Three things Jen is loving: Coconut LaCroix water with lime, The Invention of Wings, and Birds of Paradise candle
Giveaway:
I have lots of fun stuff for you guys today! Jen is graciously giving away FIVE copies of FOR THE LOVE which each also include the newest bracelet from Noonday that is made in Haiti.
Also our friend Tiffany Wade is graciously giving away 2 pair of her St Cecilia earrings which you have probably seen Jen wearing! Not only is she giving away two sets of earrings, she is giving you all a code for 15% off! How nice is that?!?! Use the code: HAPPYHOUR when you check out
I'm gonna pick seven winners! Five of you will get the book + bracelet and then two of you will get the earrings!!! I'll do this all over Instagram, so make sure you are following me over there!
Connect with Jen:
// Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Blog //
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Love, love, love Jen Hatmaker! Can’t wait to read her book! I need to go back and find the episode where she is on Fixer Upper!
Great show!!!!! Looking forward to episode 100 with Jen now! I couldn’t help laughing while y’all were discussing sparkling water and how it was called water “with bubbles” in another country. When we were on a mission trip in Hungary, our family was told to ask for water “with gas.” I almost blurted out my little contribution to the conversation and then I remembered, “Wait, it’s a podcast…. you’re not really there, genius. ”
LOVE LOVE LOVE all of your shows, Jamie, for the very fact that I always feel like I’m out someplace chatting with friends. Don’t ever stop!
Jamie,
I can’t get the Tiffany Wade link to work. help!
Rene I fixed it!!! Should be working now!
I LOVED this episode. Listening while driving in my car, when you guys were talking about men who looked good with long hair, I shouted out “Riggins! Tim Riggins.” As if you can hear me through my car radio 🙂 As a result, my two year old who was riding in the car with me seems to have ascertained that “Riggins!” is just something we randomly shout, as he’s been walking around the house yelling “Riggins” the rest of the day!
YES Riggins. how did we miss him?
Love love love!!!
I should get her book soon!!! And I just subscribed to your podcast. But I don’t have any social media beside my blog but I was wondering if I can still be in the running for a bracelet without Instagram??
Loved the show even if not!! Thank you for sharing you!!
I couldn’t agree more about the Invention of Wings… I listened to it and it was amazing!
Nell
Loved this show! I started listening to your podcast because of your first episode with Jen and have literally listened to every one of them since!
I just wanted to add, when you guys were talking about men with long hair, I definitely agree short is always better… but would say these three men can pull it off pretty well: Sully from Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Tim Riggins from Friday Night Lights, and Sawyer from Lost. You’re welcome. 🙂
So many people have said to me …. TIM RIGGINS!!!
LOVED this episode, as I always enjoy listening to Jen aaannnndd adore your podcast, Jamie. Happy Hour is seriously one of my favorite podcasts and you have such GREAT guests. I love the way you interview people: you’re intentional, listen well and are super engaging.
For the Love is just hands-down one of my favorite books. I’m nearly through it and it will be the first book that I’m going to re-read immediately.
Thanks for quality, engaging podcasts, Jamie. I love listening while I’m chopping veggies in the kitchen for dinner or putting away massive loads of laundry. XO
Just found this podcast and I LOVE!! Can we just talk about how you are the first person I’ve heard say you’re having a hard time watching Loralei on Gilmore Girls because you’re seeing her has Sarah from Parenthood! Me too!! I also watched Gilmore girls recently for the first time, while staying current with Parenthood and they ARE similar roles! Love that I’m not the only one… Also Nashville… Totally there…
So many great take-aways from this podcast, my favorite of which is Jen’s words of truth: “Eat the onion marmalade!” I think these words could have come straight out of the Lord’s mouth to say, “I have showered you with blessings tenfold, one of which is a husband who loves you and has mad cooking skills. Forget the five pounds. You are perfect as is. Recognize the blessings instead.” We may need to make a t-shirt. Or a koozie, at a minimum…
Ladies, this episode was a joy to behold, mostly because the lines of your friendship echoing through were so dear to hear. Thank you both for sharing.
Love Jen Hatmaker and her writing style. Just finished the book- so good!