Jen Hatmaker

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:I would actually like to hear an update from Brandon. It's been a few years since his podcast on the Healing Center and he's since gotten remarried and laid pretty low. I would love to hear his reflections in life after "fame", what he learned about being in the spotlight and what the real costs and rewards were. Basically how he's doing. He seems to be a semi success story from the sale class as his ex, the Hollis', Jami Ivery, etcetera.

Brandon. Quiet life. Lying low. Pursuing real estate sales and development. Remarried. Seems to be pretty happy.

Jen: Shilling 24/7. All over the place. No new books or TV shows. Barely there "boyfriend". Celebrating her 50th with a bunch of strangers.

Dave Hollis: RIP

Rachel Hollis: All over the place. No new books. Barely noticed anywhere anymore. The definition of a has-been.

Jami Ivey: Huge scandal. Gone silent, probably wisely.

Who else?

Sarah Bessey: Still the most precious of the dearest most precious. But not selling any books. In fact, demoaning this in her precious and most dear newsletter. Her yearly conference running on fumes.

Also Sarah Bessey. Magical weight loss only due to better eating and cutting down on the wine and in no way at all related to insulin blockers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would actually like to hear an update from Brandon. It's been a few years since his podcast on the Healing Center and he's since gotten remarried and laid pretty low. I would love to hear his reflections in life after "fame", what he learned about being in the spotlight and what the real costs and rewards were. Basically how he's doing. He seems to be a semi success story from the sale class as his ex, the Hollis', Jami Ivery, etcetera.

Brandon. Quiet life. Lying low. Pursuing real estate sales and development. Remarried. Seems to be pretty happy.

Jen: Shilling 24/7. All over the place. No new books or TV shows. Barely there "boyfriend". Celebrating her 50th with a bunch of strangers.

Dave Hollis: RIP

Rachel Hollis: All over the place. No new books. Barely noticed anywhere anymore. The definition of a has-been.

Jami Ivey: Huge scandal. Gone silent, probably wisely.

Who else?

Sarah Bessey: Still the most precious of the dearest most precious. But not selling any books. In fact, demoaning this in her precious and most dear newsletter. Her yearly conference running on fumes.

Literally did not know who Sarah Bessey or Jamie Ivey were without this thread. I always thought of her and Kristen Howerton in the same sentence but never had a clue about the other two.

Yea, whatever happened to Kristen Howerton? Is she still in the mix?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would actually like to hear an update from Brandon. It's been a few years since his podcast on the Healing Center and he's since gotten remarried and laid pretty low. I would love to hear his reflections in life after "fame", what he learned about being in the spotlight and what the real costs and rewards were. Basically how he's doing. He seems to be a semi success story from the sale class as his ex, the Hollis', Jami Ivery, etcetera.

Brandon. Quiet life. Lying low. Pursuing real estate sales and development. Remarried. Seems to be pretty happy.

Jen: Shilling 24/7. All over the place. No new books or TV shows. Barely there "boyfriend". Celebrating her 50th with a bunch of strangers.

Dave Hollis: RIP

Rachel Hollis: All over the place. No new books. Barely noticed anywhere anymore. The definition of a has-been.

Jami Ivey: Huge scandal. Gone silent, probably wisely.

Who else?

Sarah Bessey: Still the most precious of the dearest most precious. But not selling any books. In fact, demoaning this in her precious and most dear newsletter. Her yearly conference running on fumes.

Literally did not know who Sarah Bessey or Jamie Ivey were without this thread. I always thought of her and Kristen Howerton in the same sentence but never had a clue about the other two.

Yea, whatever happened to Kristen Howerton? Is she still in the mix?

Meh. She still occasionally posts but it is exactly like looking at any FB feed from your privileged, white, ultra left wing neighborhood mom. Look at us do this, look at us do that. Never Trump. Oh look, we're doing a fun thing. Trump is bad. Here's us eating ice cream.

Could literally be half the women I know IRL

[Anonymous]

Bewildereds,

I know it has been a minute since you’ve heard from moi. I have been TOO STINKING BUSY to post. As you know, I just turned 50. I KNOW. I can’t believe it either. Droolings, you would JUST NOT BELIEVE how many people are LITERALLY FLABBERGASTED to know I am 50 because I guess I don’t look it <insert blush face emjoi> Link in stories to Beauty Counter’s MASSIVE CLEARANCE SALE so you can look as amazing as I do and spread your 11-step skincare routine all over the counter so your man won’t have any room for his stuff <wink emoji>

And if YOU didn’t realize I had a birthday, no SHAME in that but sis you really need to adjust your Instagram settings so you’ll be notified when a new update from me gets posted so you can heart and comment IMMEDIATELY and keep up with ALL THE THINGS JANE. So many shenanigans, I literally can’t stand it. CANNOT STAND.

Also, remember how many times I reminded you that I was going to turn 50 for an entire year before I actually did? It was a lot so expect SO MANY precious reminders that I have now reached the half-century pinnacle, along with reminders that you are enough and that you can be FIERCE at any age you are. Not as fierce as me, naturally, but we can all have goals, COMMUNITY.

P.S. I just turned 50 ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION? LOLZ.

Also, LOVE YOURSELVES and LOVE YOUR BODIES, droolings. You KNOW, that’s something I’ve always talked about. ALWAYS since the beginning of time, even way back when I went to church before my traumatic divorce and the deconstructions. I HAVE ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT BODY IMAGE.

As I’m sure you know, I’ve been merrily gallivanting around EUROPE (which is TO DIE FOR) with my ride-or-die beasties wearing my mamaw shoes #sponsored #lifechoices #linkinstories and taking a little bit of time off to SOAK IT ALL IN. Tra la la

We are hashtag obsessed with Europe, BTW. SO. IN. LOVE. I was so surprised at how many people know who I am here but I guess I shouldn’t be. Jane Capsticher Book Club Members (go #JCBC) are everywhere. We’ve made so many new friends, and we’ve been invited into the homes of strangers who are now are deerest, deerest friends for pannenkoeken, which is - HILARIOUSLY - pancakes. I have held so many adorably squishy-cheeked Dutch babies and hugged so many of the DARLING, DEAR gay uncles. I tried to explain the concept of Guncle to Johan, and he just offered me a cigarette, so I think something might have been lost in translation, but that’s OK. We told stories and laughed until we WEPT. There was so much hugging. It was so PRECIOUS.

SO INCREDIBLY BUSY, but wanted to take a moment to send my love to you, COMMUNITY, to let you know that I’ve decided to scout #MeCamp locations a little earlier this year, so be on the watch for an all-new European-inspired list of my requirements. Still must be near water, but I’ll be adding a few dozen things based on my recent travels. To Europe. Which is where I am. Celebrating my FIFTIETH.

So much love to you from the other side of the world, dewdrops. SO. MUCH. LOVE.

[Anonymous]

Sarah preaches authentic this and that but is radio silent on the obvious help she had to lose a massive amount of weight she had carried for decades. These people are such fakes.

[Anonymous]

Howerton is all about snarking on all things church culture. And she can’t stay home more than 2 months at a time.

[Anonymous]

What is the Tyler Merritt "project?" What is the project? He is an actor and author but why is it project and not just Tyler Merritt dot com?

Why is he biting his finger in his profile picture?

Why does he wear a bandana on his head, even when he's wearing a sports coat?

I need to know these things, please.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bewildereds,

I know it has been a minute since you’ve heard from moi. I have been TOO STINKING BUSY to post. As you know, I just turned 50. I KNOW. I can’t believe it either. Droolings, you would JUST NOT BELIEVE how many people are LITERALLY FLABBERGASTED to know I am 50 because I guess I don’t look it <insert blush face emjoi> Link in stories to Beauty Counter’s MASSIVE CLEARANCE SALE so you can look as amazing as I do and spread your 11-step skincare routine all over the counter so your man won’t have any room for his stuff <wink emoji>

And if YOU didn’t realize I had a birthday, no SHAME in that but sis you really need to adjust your Instagram settings so you’ll be notified when a new update from me gets posted so you can heart and comment IMMEDIATELY and keep up with ALL THE THINGS JANE. So many shenanigans, I literally can’t stand it. CANNOT STAND.

Also, remember how many times I reminded you that I was going to turn 50 for an entire year before I actually did? It was a lot so expect SO MANY precious reminders that I have now reached the half-century pinnacle, along with reminders that you are enough and that you can be FIERCE at any age you are. Not as fierce as me, naturally, but we can all have goals, COMMUNITY.

P.S. I just turned 50 ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION? LOLZ.

Also, LOVE YOURSELVES and LOVE YOUR BODIES, droolings. You KNOW, that’s something I’ve always talked about. ALWAYS since the beginning of time, even way back when I went to church before my traumatic divorce and the deconstructions. I HAVE ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT BODY IMAGE.

As I’m sure you know, I’ve been merrily gallivanting around EUROPE (which is TO DIE FOR) with my ride-or-die beasties wearing my mamaw shoes #sponsored #lifechoices #linkinstories and taking a little bit of time off to SOAK IT ALL IN. Tra la la

We are hashtag obsessed with Europe, BTW. SO. IN. LOVE. I was so surprised at how many people know who I am here but I guess I shouldn’t be. Jane Capsticher Book Club Members (go #JCBC) are everywhere. We’ve made so many new friends, and we’ve been invited into the homes of strangers who are now are deerest, deerest friends for pannenkoeken, which is - HILARIOUSLY - pancakes. I have held so many adorably squishy-cheeked Dutch babies and hugged so many of the DARLING, DEAR gay uncles. I tried to explain the concept of Guncle to Johan, and he just offered me a cigarette, so I think something might have been lost in translation, but that’s OK. We told stories and laughed until we WEPT. There was so much hugging. It was so PRECIOUS.

SO INCREDIBLY BUSY, but wanted to take a moment to send my love to you, COMMUNITY, to let you know that I’ve decided to scout #MeCamp locations a little earlier this year, so be on the watch for an all-new European-inspired list of my requirements. Still must be near water, but I’ll be adding a few dozen things based on my recent travels. To Europe. Which is where I am. Celebrating my FIFTIETH.

So much love to you from the other side of the world, dewdrops. SO. MUCH. LOVE.

Best
One
Yet

If this is truly Jen all is forgiven.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is the Tyler Merritt "project?" What is the project? He is an actor and author but why is it project and not just Tyler Merritt dot com?

Why is he biting his finger in his profile picture?

Why does he wear a bandana on his head, even when he's wearing a sports coat?

I need to know these things, please.

The project is Tyler. Can’t you read? He’s a work in progress but strangely already, automatically magical and brilliant.

People who have to talk this way are ridiculous. Did he have a dad in his life?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think Brandon has just moved on and seems to be pretty content. Maybe if Jen's next book is a tell-all - which would probably do decently in sales if she dared spill the tea - he'd respond but I think aside from that, he wants to live in privacy and wants the same for his kids. I could be wrong-o about this.

But I think we all know Jen's newest book, if it actually even happens, is about body image.

I would maybe read a "this is how things went south" book, but only if it's going to be honest. I will NOT read any book written by Jen on body image and the like. That's a hard pass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think Brandon has just moved on and seems to be pretty content. Maybe if Jen's next book is a tell-all - which would probably do decently in sales if she dared spill the tea - he'd respond but I think aside from that, he wants to live in privacy and wants the same for his kids. I could be wrong-o about this.

But I think we all know Jen's newest book, if it actually even happens, is about body image.

I would maybe read a "this is how things went south" book, but only if it's going to be honest. I will NOT read any book written by Jen on body image and the like. That's a hard pass.

I would read a book written by either of them that truly spilled the tea, after reading reviews that confirmed they really spilled the tea, not just some stupid teaser about how they addressed the elephant in the room and said zilch.

I would not read a Jen Hatmaker body image book for all the Blue Bell ice cream in Texas. I would not read a body image book by any internet person claiming to be an expert. I'm a real whole adult and go to therapy for that sort of thing. No interest in what an influencer who clearly does not have her ish together says.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is the Tyler Merritt "project?" What is the project? He is an actor and author but why is it project and not just Tyler Merritt dot com?

Why is he biting his finger in his profile picture?

Why does he wear a bandana on his head, even when he's wearing a sports coat?

I need to know these things, please.

The project is Tyler. Can’t you read? He’s a work in progress but strangely already, automatically magical and brilliant.

People who have to talk this way are ridiculous. Did he have a dad in his life?

Lord help me but I actually went to his website and although I still don't understand the project bit, there is a picture of him in adult clothes. His head is chopped off at the top but I'm pretty sure he is not wearing a bandana in this picture. Is he bald? Is that the reason for the bandanas? Are ppl that have their live together to the degree that Tyler & Jen do (sarcasm font) still that self concious?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bewildereds,

I know it has been a minute since you’ve heard from moi. I have been TOO STINKING BUSY to post. As you know, I just turned 50. I KNOW. I can’t believe it either. Droolings, you would JUST NOT BELIEVE how many people are LITERALLY FLABBERGASTED to know I am 50 because I guess I don’t look it <insert blush face emjoi> Link in stories to Beauty Counter’s MASSIVE CLEARANCE SALE so you can look as amazing as I do and spread your 11-step skincare routine all over the counter so your man won’t have any room for his stuff <wink emoji>

And if YOU didn’t realize I had a birthday, no SHAME in that but sis you really need to adjust your Instagram settings so you’ll be notified when a new update from me gets posted so you can heart and comment IMMEDIATELY and keep up with ALL THE THINGS JANE. So many shenanigans, I literally can’t stand it. CANNOT STAND.

Also, remember how many times I reminded you that I was going to turn 50 for an entire year before I actually did? It was a lot so expect SO MANY precious reminders that I have now reached the half-century pinnacle, along with reminders that you are enough and that you can be FIERCE at any age you are. Not as fierce as me, naturally, but we can all have goals, COMMUNITY.

P.S. I just turned 50 ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION? LOLZ.

Also, LOVE YOURSELVES and LOVE YOUR BODIES, droolings. You KNOW, that’s something I’ve always talked about. ALWAYS since the beginning of time, even way back when I went to church before my traumatic divorce and the deconstructions. I HAVE ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT BODY IMAGE.

As I’m sure you know, I’ve been merrily gallivanting around EUROPE (which is TO DIE FOR) with my ride-or-die beasties wearing my mamaw shoes #sponsored #lifechoices #linkinstories and taking a little bit of time off to SOAK IT ALL IN. Tra la la

We are hashtag obsessed with Europe, BTW. SO. IN. LOVE. I was so surprised at how many people know who I am here but I guess I shouldn’t be. Jane Capsticher Book Club Members (go #JCBC) are everywhere. We’ve made so many new friends, and we’ve been invited into the homes of strangers who are now are deerest, deerest friends for pannenkoeken, which is - HILARIOUSLY - pancakes. I have held so many adorably squishy-cheeked Dutch babies and hugged so many of the DARLING, DEAR gay uncles. I tried to explain the concept of Guncle to Johan, and he just offered me a cigarette, so I think something might have been lost in translation, but that’s OK. We told stories and laughed until we WEPT. There was so much hugging. It was so PRECIOUS.

SO INCREDIBLY BUSY, but wanted to take a moment to send my love to you, COMMUNITY, to let you know that I’ve decided to scout #MeCamp locations a little earlier this year, so be on the watch for an all-new European-inspired list of my requirements. Still must be near water, but I’ll be adding a few dozen things based on my recent travels. To Europe. Which is where I am. Celebrating my FIFTIETH.

So much love to you from the other side of the world, dewdrops. SO. MUCH. LOVE.

Best
One
Yet

If this is truly Jen all is forgiven.

“Mawmaw shoes”. Lol. GENIUS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bewildereds,

I know it has been a minute since you’ve heard from moi. I have been TOO STINKING BUSY to post. As you know, I just turned 50. I KNOW. I can’t believe it either. Droolings, you would JUST NOT BELIEVE how many people are LITERALLY FLABBERGASTED to know I am 50 because I guess I don’t look it <insert blush face emjoi> Link in stories to Beauty Counter’s MASSIVE CLEARANCE SALE so you can look as amazing as I do and spread your 11-step skincare routine all over the counter so your man won’t have any room for his stuff <wink emoji>

And if YOU didn’t realize I had a birthday, no SHAME in that but sis you really need to adjust your Instagram settings so you’ll be notified when a new update from me gets posted so you can heart and comment IMMEDIATELY and keep up with ALL THE THINGS JANE. So many shenanigans, I literally can’t stand it. CANNOT STAND.

Also, remember how many times I reminded you that I was going to turn 50 for an entire year before I actually did? It was a lot so expect SO MANY precious reminders that I have now reached the half-century pinnacle, along with reminders that you are enough and that you can be FIERCE at any age you are. Not as fierce as me, naturally, but we can all have goals, COMMUNITY.

P.S. I just turned 50 ARE YOU PAYING ATTENTION? LOLZ.

Also, LOVE YOURSELVES and LOVE YOUR BODIES, droolings. You KNOW, that’s something I’ve always talked about. ALWAYS since the beginning of time, even way back when I went to church before my traumatic divorce and the deconstructions. I HAVE ALWAYS TALKED ABOUT BODY IMAGE.

As I’m sure you know, I’ve been merrily gallivanting around EUROPE (which is TO DIE FOR) with my ride-or-die beasties wearing my mamaw shoes #sponsored #lifechoices #linkinstories and taking a little bit of time off to SOAK IT ALL IN. Tra la la

We are hashtag obsessed with Europe, BTW. SO. IN. LOVE. I was so surprised at how many people know who I am here but I guess I shouldn’t be. Jane Capsticher Book Club Members (go #JCBC) are everywhere. We’ve made so many new friends, and we’ve been invited into the homes of strangers who are now are deerest, deerest friends for pannenkoeken, which is - HILARIOUSLY - pancakes. I have held so many adorably squishy-cheeked Dutch babies and hugged so many of the DARLING, DEAR gay uncles. I tried to explain the concept of Guncle to Johan, and he just offered me a cigarette, so I think something might have been lost in translation, but that’s OK. We told stories and laughed until we WEPT. There was so much hugging. It was so PRECIOUS.

SO INCREDIBLY BUSY, but wanted to take a moment to send my love to you, COMMUNITY, to let you know that I’ve decided to scout #MeCamp locations a little earlier this year, so be on the watch for an all-new European-inspired list of my requirements. Still must be near water, but I’ll be adding a few dozen things based on my recent travels. To Europe. Which is where I am. Celebrating my FIFTIETH.

So much love to you from the other side of the world, dewdrops. SO. MUCH. LOVE.

Best
One
Yet

If this is truly Jen all is forgiven.

“Mawmaw shoes”. Lol. GENIUS.

THIS CANNOT BE JEN. Was never convinced it was but she who will not sacrifice fashion for comfort would never describe her shoes as mamaw shoes.

[Anonymous]

Mawmaw shoes is the best