It’s hot out there, but the podcast has been even hotter over the past few weeks as we’ve featured your most shared, hottest episodes on the 4:13! We’re calling these episodes our Summer Sizzle, and if you’ve missed any, be sure to go back and listen to them here.
Otherwise, get ready for another great throwback episode, this time to Episode 37: “Can I Show Good Judgment Without Being Judgmental?” Because none of us want to be “judgy,” but we do want to show good judgment, right?
For about ten years now, Katharyn, Lori, and I have met for a girls’ weekend. Beach condos, New York City hotels, and even our homes have all played host to our once-a-year estrogen-charged escapes.
This year, we chose Kansas City for our latest installment. We arrived late Thursday night to discover our lovely suite overlooked the Country Club Plaza, yes; my expectations and excitement were brimming. The only thing I anticipated more than the shopping was the emptying of my brimming bladder; yes, it had been a long drive.
After checking in, I raced into our hotel bathroom and quickly shut the door. Well, I tried to shut the door. Something had lodged beneath it and the door was jammed. I reached down to dislodge the assumed washcloth, grasped a wad of fabric in my fist—and screamed. Katharyn and Lori rushed to the scene for a “sight” inspection. I knew for certain when Katharyn yelled, “Gross!” and Lori groaned. I held an anonymous pair of men’s underwear in my hand. We all marched from the restroom to the phone. I pressed zero and connected with the young man at the front desk.
Dear Jennifer,
I just completed your Bible study Me, Myself and Lies. It was extremely rewarding and beneficial to me. I just have one question. First, a little background on me. I have been very blessed. I was raised in church by great parents and married a great Christian man and have two daughters.
I try so diligently to lead a devout Christian life in my job. Most people at my job do not lead Christian lifestyles, so I feel I have to work extremely hard to lead by example. I have one serious problem that I really have trouble keeping under control, and that is my mouth. I can’t keep anything a secret. I pray everyday that God will help me keep my mouth shut.
I have really been very good all year until now. I overheard something about my boss that involved my co-workers, and we were discussing it before work one morning. Later, somehow the boss heard about it and confronted me in front of my peers. Very embarrassing. I do not understand why I always get caught. Everyone was discussing it, but he only heard that it was me. It ruined my entire Christmas vacation and I am in deep depression.
What do you do if you have these bad thoughts in your thought closet and they are warranted? I am truly in the wrong and I should not be gossiping. I do not want to be known as a gossip. I want to be able to keep my mouth shut. The only thing I know to do is to isolate myself at work and just stay to myself. I do not have any good feelings in my thought closet at all now about myself.
-Anonymous-
Jennifer’s Anwser:
