We’ve Had Fun in Season One, “No Cap!”

Written By Shelleigh Beeson

It has been a journey of Fun & Connection…

It was in episode #3 when the Fun started showing up. Susan’s grandson Jordan tried to school us in slang. It’s worth the listen. Episode #4, Nancy Myklebust helped us discuss grief, especially around the holidays & shared some great ideas they do as a family. To round out the holidays (or anytime) is the bonus episode with Martie Beck who provided us a lifetime of ideas to do with kiddos in your life - a must listen!

We started the year off right talking with Polly Blasko in Episode #6 and learning about the benefits of a halotherapy and she generously gifted local Fun Grandma listeners a discount to their services - check out the episode description & take advantage of that one. Episode #7 was so inspiring on what being in community does for the soul with Keri Rinard. We followed up with Episode #8 and Susan’s husband Brad Bramlet for Valentines Day & a great discussion on Love Languages. Episode #9 was with the content creator, Ange Movius who has her own offerings on line we hope you’d check out - she also had some really fun ideas to do with kids.

Episode #10 (our most listened to episode) was with the fabulous friends, Terry Cox & Susan Mann. Best friends for many decades, these women inspired us in friendship & living life to the fullest. Episode #12, (our most mentioned episode) is a thought provoking episode with April West & Jessica Movius - both breast cancer survivors who have lived out what it looks like to suffer well. Anyone would benefit from this episode!

You need to check out Episode #13 and get the full scoop on Susan’s family - especially Parker Sue her darling great-grand daugther. Episode #14 is another episode with GREAT IDEAS for spending time with your grand kids. Susanne Maynes inspired us in multiple ways as a student later in life and her willingness to be herself as a grandparent. Episode #15 was with none other than Val Byrd who shared deep wisdom on transition and going after new seasons.

If you’ve missed any be sure and give them a listen - we suspect you’ll have many take aways like we did.

Here’s A Handy Guide to Season One…

Click on the Image for a link to that Episode!

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S2 Episode #8, Debbie & Rachel Ayers PART TWO
S2 Episode #8, Debbie & Rachel Ayers PART TWO

After discussion their experience with family estrangement in episode 7, this mother-daughter duo now shares how God continues to use their passions to help the community at large. From a joyful ministry for special needs adults to caring for those who are homebound, this episode is full of hope, redemption, and practical ministry inspiration.

S2 Ep #7 Debbie Kyes & Rachel Ayers “Healing & Hope Across the Generations” PART ONE
S2 Ep #7 Debbie Kyes & Rachel Ayers “Healing & Hope Across the Generations” PART ONE

What happens when family life doesn’t look the way you hoped—but God still shows up with purpose?

In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode of the Fun Grandma Podcast, we sit down with mother-daughter duo Debbie Kyes and Rachel Ayers to talk honestly about family estrangement, multigenerational living, and building life-giving ministries out of real-life challenges.

Debbie and Rachel share their journey of navigating broken relationships, opening their home to multiple generations, and becoming catalysts for ministry in their church and community. Together, they’ve helped launch and support ministries centered on prayer, home visitation, and social gatherings for young adults with special needs—creating spaces where people feel seen, loved, and included.

We had so much to talk about we created two episodes out of this conversation. If you’ve ever wondered, “Can God still use my story?”—this episode is for you.

Christian grandmother podcast, faith and family relationships, family estrangement and healing, multigenerational living, special needs ministry, prayer ministry, home visitation ministry, women in ministry, grandma faith podcast, Christian encouragement for grandparents

S2 Ep#6, BreeElla & Jaxsen, “Remember & Reflect”
S2 Ep#6, BreeElla & Jaxsen, “Remember & Reflect”

A heartfelt Fun Grandma Podcast episode with BreeElla and Jaxsen on grieving the loss of a grandparent, using an Axis.org conversation guide to model meaningful family dialogue

S2 Ep #5, “Last Minute Christmas Cheer”
S2 Ep #5, “Last Minute Christmas Cheer”

For most of you Christmas is a “wrap” - and you are on it. For those of you like us who could use a few ideas for your celebration or for a gift or two give us a listen!! Or maybe you are listening to this in July and are prepping for next year. In any case we hope you’ll find some inspiration. We are always interested in your ideas. Send us an email or post a comment.

S2 Episode #4, Ronda Laybourn, “Trains, Games & A-Ha’s”
S2 Episode #4, Ronda Laybourn, “Trains, Games & A-Ha’s”

We had so much fun talking with Ronda about her adventures with grandchildren, what she is learning and we learned so much from her!! We hope you’ll take a moment and give it a listen to someone who has made love her greatest aim!!

S2 Episode #3, Michelle King, “Making Room for Hope”
S2 Episode #3, Michelle King, “Making Room for Hope”
S2 Episode #2, Live Podcast “Shenanigans”
S2 Episode #2, Live Podcast “Shenanigans”
Episode #1, Season Two
Episode #1, Season Two
Episode #17, Season One Finale
Episode #17, Season One Finale

Join us as we consider the question: Would you throw yourself a baby shower as a new grandparent? We also get into the rising statistic of those who live 24/7 with their grandkids. We finish up with a reflection over the first season of “Fun Grandma!!” We discuss what we have learned, some of our favorite moments and how our lives have changed for the better. It truly has been a season of learning what it means to connect with the next generation, how to show up when things get hard and trading some really fun suggestions on how to spend time with the kiddos in your life.

What would REALLY BE FUN is to hear from YOU, the listener, on what has been helpful, or meaningful. Drop us a comment or share your thoughts on our Speak Pipe account, https://www.speakpipe.com/FunGrandma, Click the link, and leave a recorded message just for us. It’s very easy, and totally free! You could also help us plan for SEASON TWO coming out in early October. Let us know things you would like to hear more about or ideas you’d like to share.

Episode #16, More than Cookies & Campouts! Summer Ideas to Make a Kids Day!
Episode #16, More than Cookies & Campouts! Summer Ideas to Make a Kids Day!

The summer season is ripe with opportunities to connect with grandchildren or any child. Susan Bramlet provides us some great ideas & reminders of what is available to us during the summer to make memories together. Be sure to listen to the end for a “reposting” of our conversation with Martie Beck! The ideas she shared in that episode were worth repeating. Whether you're a grandma looking to connect with your grandkids or a parent wanting to create tech-free fun, this episode is packed with simple, nostalgic, and screen-free summer ideas that everyone will love.

#SummerFun #FamilyConnection #FunGrandmaPodcast #IntergenerationalActivities #4thOfJuly #GrangevilleIdaho #ThriftShopping #DollarTreeHacks #FamilyOlympics

Episode #15, Val Byrd “Creating Safe Places for her ‘Grands’ & Leaders”
Episode #15, Val Byrd “Creating Safe Places for her ‘Grands’ & Leaders”

Val Byrd serves alongside her husband Ian, who is the Apostolic Team Leader of Life Links International. Val encourages leaders all over the world in Christian ministry. She is also a grandparent to 10 grandkids! We discuss navigating change, learning new things & we get insight on how to build family connections. #grandparenting #leadershipcoaching #fungrandma #LifeLinksInternational

Episode #14, Susanne Maynes, “Grand Parenting, Grad Work & being Genuine”
Episode #14, Susanne Maynes, “Grand Parenting, Grad Work & being Genuine”

Susanne Maynes is an author, blogger, seminary graduate, and of course a fun grandma! This conversation is rich because of Susanne's generosity in sharing about her books, her journey of being a non-traditional student in her 60's and also from the benefits of learning to be yourself in Jesus.

Susanne’s website: https://www.susannemaynes.com

Susanne’s Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemaynes?utm_source=top-search

#grandparenting #devotionals #biblestudy #prophesy

Episode #13, “Parker’s People” & Mother’s Day.
Episode #13, “Parker’s People” & Mother’s Day.

Regular listeners would know the star of our podcast, Parker Sue from past discussions. Parker is Sue’s great grand daughter and she is darling!! [really, really darling!!] In honor of Mother’s Day we had the privilege of having a multi-generational discussion with several of Parker’s people! Her mom Lexi Wimer, her grandmas Kim Bramlet & Angie Wimer and of course Great Grandma Susan! So many great pieces of wisdom are shared and some insight on how a new baby brings new dynamics to a family. #greatgrandchildren #grandparenting #multigeneration #newmom #supportingnewparents #mother’s day

Episode #12, “Faith & Friendship in Fire” Lessons from two Cancer Survivors
Episode #12, “Faith & Friendship in Fire” Lessons from two Cancer Survivors

We have a moving conversation with our two friends, April West & Jessica Movius who both have survived breast cancer. They open up about their journeys, coach us up on how to be a good friend to those going through trials and we also fit in some insights on grand parenting of course!! #Cancer survivors, #faith in Jesus, #strength in faith, #healing journey, #support system, cancer recovery, prayer, #overcoming adversity, #spiritual growth, #cancer faith stories, #cancer survival, life after cancer, Christian podcast, #inspirational podcast, hope and healing, faith-based wisdom.

Episode #11 - Easter Episode
Episode #11 - Easter Episode

A Fun Grandma episode dedicated to fun and meaningful ideas for Easter. #Easter #Grandparenting #FunGrandma #Minno #BigStoryBible

Bonus: Thoughts on '“Widowhood”
Bonus: Thoughts on '“Widowhood”

We invited Shelleigh’s mom Susan back to talk specifically “widowhood" and her advice on how to be a supportive friend to someone who’s lost their spouse.

#fungrandma, #widow, #friendship, #loneliness

Episode #10: “Besties for Life!”
Episode #10: “Besties for Life!”

Terry Cox & Susan Mann have spent their lives together. They’ve supported each other as moms, served together and had a mad amount of fun together. Take a listen and you will notice they have gathered a lot of wisdom over the years. They also represent some great organizations your might want to check out…

PEO International: https://www.peointernational.org/

100+ Women Who Care Confluence:

https://100womenconfluence.org/

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center:

https://www.sjrmc.org/volunteers

#Fungrandma, #grandparenting, #PEO, #bestfriends

Shelleigh Beeson https://fun-grandma.com
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