judyblume

• The life and work of her majesty--Judy Blume!
• Why this book is considered too controversial for kids
• The differences between the book and movie
• The book Periods, Period. By Alisha Gaddis & Steph Garcia, Illustrations by Desiree Nash
• The cast of the 2023 film: Abby Ryder Forston (Margaret Simon,) Rachel McAdams (Barbara Simon,) Kathy Bates (Sylvia Simon,) Benny Safdie (Herb Simon,) Elle Graham (Nancy Wheeler,) Amari Alexis Price (Jamie Loomis,) Katherine Kupferer (Gretchen Potter,) Kate McGluggage (Jan Wheeler,) Aidan Wojtak-Hissong (Moose Freed,) Landon S. Baxter (Evan Wheeler,) Echo Kellum (Mr. Benedict,) Zackary Brooks (Phillip Leroy,) Isol Young (Laura Danker,) Mia Dillon (Mary Hutchins) and Gary Houston as Paul Hutchins.

• “We’re moving!”
• Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret (2023 trailer)
• “We must increase our bust”
• Bra shopping
• The party
• Argument about religion
• Music: Hans Zimmer

Mike and Kenny discuss the 2023 film based on the 1970 novel by Judy Blume. Written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig and starring Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Kathy Bates and Benny Safdie, Are You There God? It's Me Margaret. chronicles coming of age and awareness of maturity and faith of Margaret Simon.

Faith Spotted:

Faith when God seems silent. Margaret joins persons of faith throughout the ages, including the Psalmist and Jesus in asking if God is there?  Psalm 22 among many.

The aspect of God's time in constrast to our time which is typically based on personal fear, anxiety, and the unknown.

As with coming into awareness of one's changing body, all persons must explore their faith in the midst of their life and living. While there can, or might not be guides, individuals must make their own choices. The film reflects that these are often parallel tracks of growth and discovery. 

 Dsepite the many differences of development stages and timing, etc. all persons are wonderfully made. Psalm 139

As the Lukasiak's former neighbor, Kelly Sachse has seen a LOT, but she's also one of Christi's only friends who reads. Join us on the couch as we discuss old neighborhood secrets and our love of a juicy summer read. Get comfy because this is a fun one!

Book Links:

What Happened to You: https://rstyle.me/+tt1q3hFYm6QN3427nv5gXw

Before We Were Yours: https://rstyle.me/+V39yWTRUdat-PSdVOmRTCw

The Baby Thief: https://rstyle.me/+ReXV4YnBFR_z2BwQ4Gpyuw

Confessions of a Shopaholic: https://rstyle.me/+mQwYONfHB4JxR6Kz1ql5NQ

The Husband's Secret: https://rstyle.me/+k3Uco3fpiwPecIFJv4v8Fg

Big Little Lies: https://rstyle.me/+jb0hUMlGuyxedPNHOI4Qtg

The Stranger Beside Me: https://rstyle.me/+WqTlpWa4u2v9BcRZ-zpc9Q

The Westing Game: https://rstyle.me/+wgDxHx6RC8e8dlO7b2_Y-w

The She Was Gone: https://www.amazon.com/Then-She-Was-Gone-Novel/dp/1501154656

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The Girls talk childhood BOOKS that stuck with them. Amy digs into her Judy Blume favorites, which leads to Robbie-Ann's sidebar about a slumber party at her friend Pam's house.  Robbie-Ann explains why she related to the "Ramona Quimby" series. "The Chronicles of Narnia." The "Shoes" series - Amy explains its history and why the books are so special. Robbie-Ann's PTSD caused by reading Marilyn Sachs' "The Bears' House." Amy spoils "The Bridge to Terabithia" for everyone, thank God. Part 1 of 2.

A greatest-hits compilation from The Organist’s first two years, created for a special holiday broadcast on KCRW, featuring Nick Offerman, David Cross, Sarah Silverman, Jack White, Lena Dunham, Judy Blume, and more!

To celebrate the release of Lena Dunham's new book Not That Kind of Girl, out this week, we're re-airing a conversation recorded last year between Lena and Judy Blume.

To order Lena's book, go here: http://lenadunham.com/

Banner Image: Lena Dunham & Judy Blume. Photo by Jenna Weiss-Berman.

CREDITS Produced by Jenna Weiss-Berman, Ross Simonini and Andrew Leland. Thanks to Gary Scott, Jenny Radelet, Melissa Morton, Mario Diaz and Monika Scott.