This week, Jule and Sarra are coming to you virtually for the first of three virtual episodes! Sarra checks in from a dorm room in Nebraska, Jule is in her element in Philadelphia, and together they celebrate two gifts that make this season so special: The U.S.A and Summer!

First, Jule unwraps The U.S.A. and why it's worth rediscovering the beauty of our country. They especially reflect on the joy that so many World Cup viewers have shown while they've been visiting!

Then Sarra lean all the way into her gift, Summer. With slower evenings, hosting friends, baseball games, and finding simple ways to make ordinary days feel festive.

They wrap things up with a White Elephant featuring viral product drops, flavored coffee creamer, sitting in the grass, Aperol Spritzes, vegan restaurants, watching soccer, and the surprisingly controversial debate over foaming hand soap.

If you're in the patriotic and summertime spirit, this episode is for you!

Jule and Sarra start this episode catch-up with a unique sport...chess boxing, then talk vocal fry crisis, and how some subcultures are thriving we just don't know it.

Then they unwrap the gift of dads. Jule and Sarra swap stories about Navy dads, backyard zip lines, the fun secret London kebab adventure memory, and the ways fathers help shape who we are and even how God The Father sees us.

And then the gals unpack the gift of DIY. From changing oil and fan belts to spring-cleaning garages, they discuss the satisfaction of figuring things out for yourself. They explore why learning practical skills builds confidence, how self-reliance can be empowering, and why every household needs at least ONE person willing to roll up their sleeves and give it a try.

To close it all out, Jule and Sarra bring in a Giftie favorite, the gift of Perspective, where we hear a story of Facebook Fake Identity from Sarra, and a classic main-character energy journal entry from Jule. You're not going to want to miss this!

This week, the gals are talking about two places that can be surprisingly hard to show up to — but almost always leave you better than when you arrived.First, Jule and Sarra unwrap the gift of *church*. How can Sundays not feel like just another to-do to mark off the list? They'll cover that and more as they discuss beautiful church architecture, favorite hymns, and what it takes for a parish to feel like home. Then they dive into the gift of *the gym*. A place full of intimidation the girls talk about overcoming the fear, learning the weight room, and why taking care of your body can really change the way your mind works too.Along the way they'll take some detours to: free Chick-fil-A breakfast sandwiches, Denver mountain views, Planet Fitness black cards, tanning booth confessions, favorite church songs, Love Island workout playlists, and another round of our brand-new segment: Stocking Stuffers.