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Crosstown Connections

Crosstown Connections Podcast

Meet your new long distance besties, Maddie Sparr and Elle Williams! We are here to chat about anything from fun, light hearted talks like you would with your girlfriends, to some hard conversations about what it"s like being a christian in today"s world. We are glad you are here and hope you come hang with us every other Thursday :)

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00:53:07

SISTER TALK (ft. Elle's sisters)

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/04/24

Welcome in Elle and her two sisters, Lanie & Colbie! It's sister takeover this week where the girls get to share what it was like growing up in a large family, the differences with their age gaps, and the sweet things that come with sisterhood!! <3 Happy Thursday!

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01:03:14

BURNOUT (ministry, relational, jobs etc)

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2025/04/17

This Thursday Maddie & Elle talk about the harsh truths of feeling burnout whether that's social media, your career, relationships/friendships and the list goes on.. To end on a good note, they share how you can keep yourself energized and not let the enemy get into your head!

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01:05:53

YAY or NAY 2025 TRENDS

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/04/10

Happy Thursday! Today is a light hearted episode where the girls talk a little bit about pretty privilege & the reality TV show Survivor before playing their version of "smash or pass" with 2025 trends. We are so glad you are here and hope you can laugh and relax with us <3

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01:04:11

BALANCING FAITH & FUN

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2025/04/03

Can your faith and having fun coexist as a devoted christian? This week Elle & Maddie start off by talking about the controversial "women's only gym" and the drama with the new Snow White movie. Then they deep dive into how to have fun as a christian without putting your faith on the line & the importance of it.

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01:02:53

HOW WOULD YOU REACT? (Stories)

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2025/03/27

After some fun updates with Elle moving into the city & a bit of self care talk, the girls read some juicy stories and share how they would honestly react to some sticky situations if it was them in their shoes.

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00:55:48

RELATIONSHIP ADVICE w/ the Husband

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2025/03/20

This Thursday Maddie is joined by her husband, Jacob to answer some questions about relationship advice. Sometimes it's nice to get an outsiders perspective, more specifically, it's nice to have a christian couples input to share some insight on what they've learned this far together. Want to be part of our episodes? Follow us on Instagram : @crosstownconnections

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01:04:49

FRIENDSHIP BREAKUPS

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2025/03/13

This week the girls are talking about the harsh truths about friendship breakups and how sometimes it can either be the hardest relationships to mourn, or a blessing in disguise.

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01:06:49

BEAUTY STANDARDS

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2025/03/06

Happy Crosstown Connections Thursday! The girls talk about the pressures of beauty standards in this day and age with the relevance of social media, the reality that a lot of girls have work done, and Elle talks about what it's like working in a high demand beauty work space.

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01:07:16

PET PEEVES & HOT TAKES

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/02/27

Happy Thursday! Is Taylor Swift possessed? Are doctors actually helpful? This week Elle and Maddie have a fun discussion about some hot takes & pet peeves of their own and pull some responses from the audience.

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01:01:16

HOBBIES (it's not too late)

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/02/20

Happy Thursday! This week the girls chat all about finding hobbies as you get older and the challenges that come with it, such as: finances, finding the time, feeling "too old" and the importance of challenging yourself as well!

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01:00:52

Young Love! ( w/ Jacob Sparr)

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2025/02/13

Welcome to our Valentines Day Special! Today we have Maddie's husband joining us as our very first guest on the pod! The girls (and guy) talk about Valentines day from a boys perspective and the pros/cons of getting married young.

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00:58:27

PEOPLE PLEASING

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2025/02/06

This week both the girls share how their people pleasing tendencies have affected them and how their enneagram numbers played a role into their personalities. Is people pleasing honoring to God? Is it actually more damaging than people realize?

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01:00:42

THIS IS GIRLHOOD

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/01/30

This Thursday the girls talk about the short lived TikTok ban and how much fun it is being girl! They discuss the social "norms" in todays world and the beauty of how God created women with beautiful emotions and so much strength! Jesus is such a girl dad.. and we are so here for it<3

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01:02:53

WE WERE HOMESCHOOLED..are we weird?

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2025/01/23

Happy Crosstown Connections Thursday! Today the girls talk about their unique experiences on what it was like growing up homeschooled and if they would homeschool their future kids.

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01:01:10

MODESTY IS EMPOWERING

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2025/01/16

This Thursday the girls recap a bit of their fav shows : Squid Games 2, Only Murders in the building, and of course the controversy of Blake Lively in "It Ends with Us". Then finally the meat of the episode, all about modesty and how it is a beautiful thing although looked down on in our society.

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01:00:33

HE MADE YOU PAY ON THE FIRST DATE?

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2025/01/09

Let's talk about BOYS. This week Elle shares an awkward first date story and jump starts the conversation about dating in todays world, when is it ok to kiss on a date, and setting boundaries in relationships.

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01:02:16

DEFEATING ANXIETY

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2025/01/02

Happy 2025 everyone! We are glad you are starting the new year with us as we talk about something that could be a little controversial in the church... ANXIETY. The girls share some personal struggles with anxious feelings and how to give it up to God.

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01:07:28

SETTING SPIRITUAL GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR

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2024/12/26

This week the girls share some funny "I can't hold my pee" stories and dive into setting goals for the New Year that have purpose for you, your spiritual life, and future life!

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00:54:19

THE MOST WONDERFUL (and stressful) TIME OF THE YEAR

Crosstown Connections ·

2024/12/19

MERRY (almost) CHRISTMAS! Yay for Jesus! On this Holiday episode the girls have some fun chatting about Christmas traditions and also the stress that can come around the holidays when in your 20's.

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01:02:16

THE REALITY OF DIFFERENT LIFE STAGES

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2024/12/12

This Thursday the girls deep dive into the hard truth of being in different seasons of life from your friends. The struggles, the patience, the comparing, AND the beauty that comes along with it.

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