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S2E1 Just Because Mama Believed It Doesn't Mean I Do Too!
We’re kicking off Series Two of our podcast by digging intothe beliefs we inherited from our families, churches, and Southern rural communities, and how those early lessons shaped us. In this…
S1E10 What a Journey It Has Been!
This is the final episode of Series One and it has been an incredible journey! AJ and Ally share their praises (and some technical challenges!) while navigating this new world of podcasting. Listen…
S1E9 Judgment: Appearance, Hypocrisy, and Inferiority
In this episode of I Just Don’t Understand with AJ and Ally, Ally unpacks a topic we’ve all encountered but don’t always talk about out loud: judgment.From the obvious moments—like walking into a…
Judgement--A Prickly Thicket
In this episode, AJ and Ally wade into the prickly thicket of judgment—where it comes from, why it sticks, and how it morphs into the heavy cloak of shame. From questioning long-standing religious…
Ain't That a Shame: Not Enough-Expectations & Spiritual Pressure
Ever felt like you’re not measuring up, spiritually, culturally, or in your own community? In this episode, we talk about the ways shame creeps in when we don’t live up to the expectations around us.…
S1E6 Ain't That a Shame?--Falling Short of Expectations
In this episode, we are continuing our last conversation on shame, perfectionism, and mental health, and we’re taking it a step further—into the layered expectations of faith, church, and rural…
S1E5 Ain’t That a Shame? – Perfectionism, Judgment, and Mental Health
This week, we’re stepping into the heavy stuff—shame. We open up about the ways shame has shaped our lives, especially in the workplace and in the expectations we place on ourselves (hello,…
S1E4 More Than Sweet Tea--Radical Hospitality in Real Life!
In this episode, AJ and Ally continue the conversation on hospitality—but this ain’t your typical “bless your heart” kind of chat. We’re talking radical hospitality: the kind that goes beyond…
S1E3 The Sweet Tea Myth: Unpacking Southern Hospitality
What is hospitality—and what makes it uniquely Southern? In this episode, we pour a tall glass of sweet tea and dive deep into the heart of Southern hospitality. Together, we explore the charm,…
S1E1 Finding Authentic Communities
AJ & Ally explore the levels and different types of communities within rural, southern America.
S1E1 AJ & Ally Introduction
AJ & Ally introduce themselves and discuss the origins of the podcast concept! Please extend graciousness as this is our very first podcast and we are learning the ropes. The sound quality in…
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I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND! has published 11 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Society & Culture.
I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND! is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 49m.
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