Why would we ever believe Symphony brownies to be the brain trust of anyone other than the lovely Kate Strickler of the Naptime Kitchen?! Of course she created them in her basement kitchen where she also happens to mass manufacture Symphony candy bars - spread the word.

Kate's new book, I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen, And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy, releases in August, 2025, and you can preorder here.

On this episode, Kate and Holly had such fun talking favorite sauces, favorite Instagram follows, and unfavorite family vacations. Ina and Ree will make appearances. (OKAY but only in shout-outs.) So will @raisingcades10, @the_car_mom, and @brunchwithbabs.

Recipes mentioned include:

Tate's Dulce de Leche Icebox Cake

Ree Drummond's Malted Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

Symphony Brownies

No Churn Ice Cream

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

And, of course, ICD. Recipe below!

Aunt Terri's Ice Cream Dessert, also known as ICD

you need:

1 family size roll Pillsbury Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie dough, baked as cookies (crunchy but not burned)

1 container Breyer's Natural Vanilla ice cream (the one with the visible vanilla beans)

1 jar Smuckers caramel topping

Set the ice cream on the counter to partly melt while you bake the cookies to crispy but not burned. Once cookies are baked, crumble about 2/3 into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Drizzle about 2/3 of the jar of caramel sauce over the cookies, then scoop the entire container of melty ice cream over the caramely cookies. Spread this out smooth. Top with the rest of the crumbled cookies and drizzle with the remainder of the caramel sauce. Freeze for several hours--overnight is best. Before serving, set on counter for 5 minutes.

Find Kate on Instagram, @naptimekitchen, Symphony bars at your favorite grocer, and the Strickler family anywhere other than Disneyworld.

Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.

Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠.

It's a summer bonus episode with Elizabeth Woodson! Elizabeth is a Bible teacher, founder of The Woodson Institute, and host of the podcasts Starting Place and Culture Matters. Her latest study, Live Free, A Study of Galatians is out now.

On this episode we'll talk church potlucks, sneaker fashion, that big ole slide at Trail Dust and - of course - discipleship.

Wikipedia and my 9th grade history teacher would like to remind us all that the Battle of Hastings in 1066 resulted in the Norman conquest of England and the establishment of a new ruling dynasty--the same one that continues to this day.

And I'd like to remind us all that we can find Elizabeth on Instagram, but note that her handle has changed since we recorded this episode. She's no longer @missjazzyliz but @elizabethwoodson. You won't want to miss her theological moments on the IG.

Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠The Corner Room⁠, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠Instagram⁠.

Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠.

Yep, she's just as funny as you'd hope she'd be.

Join Holly for some humor and heart with singer/songwriter Taylor Leonhardt of her eponymous solo career, her duo act with Jess Ray called Mission House, and her all-star girl band Paper Horses with Leslie Jordan, Sandra McCracken, and Jess Ray.

Taylor and Holly will discuss the proper spelling of unconventional roasted meats, Taylor's skill level at Bubble Spinner, and Mandy Moore's hair.

Adele and Usher will both get shout-outs. Leigh Nash...we see you following us down the produce aisle.

Oh yeah, there will also be lots of hope for the dark places.

Find Taylor online or on Instagram, Mission house on their Instagram, and the correct spelling of CABANA in the introductory pages of the spelling bee handbook.

Happy summer! It's a Summer Bonus episode of Unseriously!

Up today it's Chris Ammen, founder and publisher of Kaleidoscope Kids Bibles. In this episode Holly airs some last name beef, learns about the candy bomb, and hears a story about Chris crossing the line with The Law--as only a pastor could do. (Facepalm.)

You can find Kaleidoscope on Instagram, and Chris' new book, Raising Disciples at Home: Nurturing Your Kids Into Faithful Followers of Jesus, from Harvest House Publishers.

Holly has written two volumes for Kaleidoscope--Bright Star: The Story of Esther, also available on Yoto, and the latest, Kingdom Come: Ezra & Nehemiah.

Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠The Corner Room⁠, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠Instagram⁠.

Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠.

Unseriously is back! And it's one for the ear buds, parents. In this PG episode it isn't so much the silliness that toed the line toward a PG rating, but more so it's grown-up talk about getting rid of "the talk," spoiling a picture book that your kids might like to experience for themselves, and processing one of our favorite Bible teacher's theological educational experiences. Four of season 2's fabulous guests will make an appearance: Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson from Birds & Bees, Daniel Nayeri, and Amy Gannett of Tiny Theologians.

Hope you enjoy and will you tell a friend about Unseriously? When you spread the word it helps us book the guests you want to hear!

See you soon for summer bonus episodes!

Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of The Corner Room, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on Instagram.

Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously @hollymacklebooks.

Join in the fun as Amy and Holly talk American Girl dolls, mistaken identities, and mishaps at the DMV. There will be black eyes.

You can find all things Amy and Tiny Theologians on Instagram @amycategannett and @tinytheologians, or online at https://www.tinytheologians.shop.

Additional resources mentioned:

Through the Wardrobe, How C.S. Lewis Created Narnia by Lina Maslow

Finding Narnia, The Story of C.S. Lewis and His Brother by Caroline McAlister and Jessica Lenan

Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠The Corner Room⁠, a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠Instagram⁠.

Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠.

Fun Police: looking for a Persian man. Talks with his hands. Doesn't leave the house without Newbery medal. Enemies include Subway. Goes by the alias, "The Humble Rumble."

Holly would like to take this opportunity to apologize to Jon Foreman and also clarify that she was far away from him... like... at least 30 yards. It should also be noted that Daniel's Jon Foreman story would be equally creepy were it to take place in the modern era.

Everything Sad Is Untrue is on the list of books Holly recommends to anyone, at any time. Also don't miss The Many Assassinations of Samir the Seller of Dreams, and look for The Teacher of Nomad Land, coming soon. You can follow Daniel Nayeri on Instagram, Holly Mackle also on Instagram, and Jon Foreman at the Colonial Williamsburg Merchant's Square.

Also, The Internet would like you to not put mustard on burns.

Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright of the acoustic pop quartet Act of Congress, who have a ⁠Christmas catalog⁠ and a brand new collection of ⁠hymn arrangements⁠. To listen to their music or book them at your venue or church, visit ⁠actofcongressmusic.com⁠.

Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously on Instagram ⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠.

Tara Sun joins Holly to reminisce on their days folding sweaters working retail, and compare notes on their favorite card game.

Tara and Holly reference the delightful Slugs & Bugs.

Tara is a writer, podcaster, and mom of two boys. She is the author of Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God, a collaborator on Hey Friend: 31 Journaling Devotions on Friendship, and host of the Truth Talks with Tara podcast. You can find her on Instagram, @misstarasun.

Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright of the acoustic pop quartet ⁠Act of Congress⁠. Adam and the members of this unique band have played together for nearly two decades both stateside and abroad, even collaborating with symphonies. To stay up to date on all things Act of Congress, make sure to follow them on ⁠Instagram⁠and Facebook.

Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠.