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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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00:41:36

I'm thankful God didn't answer this prayer

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/11/20

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! The girls are back together and chat about some Thanksgiving favorite dishes & new traditions. Then talk about twisting this holiday into a positive time rather than a drama filled day. Then Elle & Maddie share a time they had a prayer that didn't get answered in the way they thought and ended up so much better in the long run!

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00:33:38

DO GUY & GIRL FRIENDSHIPS WORK?

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/11/06

Welcome back and happy Thursday!! This week Elle takes on a solo episode to talk about girl and guy friendships. Can they actually work without falling for each other? Is it ok to have close guy friends while searching for the ONE? What about the boundaries? Listen in to find out more as Elle shares from her personal experience.

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01:06:34

THE IMPORTANCE OF REST

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/10/23

Welcome back! The girls talk about the controversy of celebrating Halloween as Christians after Maddie shares some exciting big news! Then, they hop into the main subject of the day: REST (!!) They share how important it is for our bodies and even our Faith, along with how to implement it into our daily lives.

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01:12:01

He's a Christian BUT...

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/10/09

Welcome back! In today's episode, the girls first reminisce on the early 200's aesthetic including the fashion, music and TV shows vs todays lifestyle. Then they play a fun game called "He's a Christian but.." where they share their hot takes on what is passable for a Christian boyfriend or absolute red flags.

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01:08:43

LUKEWARM CHRISTIANITY

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/09/25

Are you lukewarm in your Faith? All of us can struggle with this and get stuck in our patterns. What God calls of us is to be ALL IN and not just learn from the Bible, but to apply it! To obey it. Tune in to hear the girls talk all about this topic after we recap Maddie's CA trip and some exciting news from Elle in her career.

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01:07:10

How to enjoy your singleness

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/09/11

In this episode the girls talk about their current book reads, Sabrina Carpenters new album, and of course.. the main title! Being single as a Christian women can feel like a "bad" thing. But we are here to tell you that being single is so important and also fun! Let's talk about it!!

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01:12:04

GET TO KNOW YOUR HOSTS

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/08/28

We are so glad you're here! Elle starts off the episode giving us a recap on her CA trip and Disneyland day! Next, the girls answer some fun questions so the listeners can get to know them better!

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00:54:42

IMPLEMENTING GOOD HABITS

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/08/14

Today the girls chat about the whole American Eagle & Sydney Sweeney debacle before diving into all things routine. Starting good routines that can eventually turn into good habits takes practice. Tune in to hear the girls share some tips/routines to implement into your life to help you have a better day!

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01:06:24

What to look for in a Godly spouse

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/07/31

Let's talk about qualities and green flags to look for while in the Christian dating scene! Looking for a Godly man who you will spend the rest of your life with can be challenging! Setting those high standards for the relationship helps to weed out what you're NOT looking for and lead you to the real thing....in God's timing of course ;)

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00:48:44

Why is getting older so SCARY

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/07/17

Getting older has a negative connotation to it, we all experience this or watch our friends & family members get the Birthday Blues. But getting older also can be beautiful! Not to mention the relief we all get to experience when the Bible reminds us that God doesn't see age, He will always use you no matter what season you are in!

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00:50:15

Qualities to look for in friendships

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/07/03

We have a NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE for our episodes! Be sure to listen to the very beginning so you're all caught up! Ok.. let's talk GREEN FLAGS in girl friendships! It's important to look for good qualities in people you spend most of your time with, this goes for friendships just as much as it does in dating relationships.

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01:00:18

Giving your finances to God

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/06/26

Dealing with financial stress, learning when to save and when to have fun, and most importantly, GIVING as a Christian. It all can be stressful and overwhelming at times. Let's talk about it together and get encouraged!!

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00:49:18

DEALING WITH LONELINESS

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/06/19

Listen to this if you feel lonely. The girls are back this week talking about the hardships of feeling lonely as a Christian in this day and age. It can be so hard but you are not the only one in this struggle! How do we know? Because we feel the same way.

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01:00:45

what is God teaching you right now

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/06/12

Happy Thursday! Today Elle and Maddie share what God is teaching them in their personal lives and how hard it is to step out and share your faith with others in the real world.

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01:03:03

RESTORING OUR FAITH IN HUMANITY

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/06/05

Welcome back! Today the girls recap Pride & Prejudice and influencer hate before talking all about cute things humans do and random acts of kindness strangers do for each other! A fun light hearted episode that we hope makes me feel good and inspires you to go out and do something kind for someone <3

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01:05:26

BIT BY THE TRAVEL BUG

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/05/29

Happy Thursday! Maddie shares her recap from her "cursed" SC trip then the girls get into all things travel talk! Camping or glamping, dream destinations, places to explore in the U.S. and how to enjoy where you live currently!

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00:58:37

Desire to be a stay at home mom + Body Image

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/05/22

This week, we have a returning guest : Lanie! Get cozy as Elle & her sister Lanie talk about taking the unconventional path. This includes looking for a good job that can sustain you while you wait for your future spouse, not always going to college, and wanting to be a mom. They also dive into what it means to put your identity in Christ and start your journey of true self love & to see yourself the ways Jesus sees you.

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00:59:31

MY EX, CALIFORNIA (culture shock+moving)

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/05/15

Welcome to the podcast! This Thursday, Maddie & Elle talk about where they grew up : California and the pros and cons of the state while also discussing some culture shock from moving from the west coast to the south/Colorado.

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01:06:15

STUCK IN A RUT

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/05/08

Happy Thursday! Let's get vulnerable... Maddie takes on her very first solo episode and shares how normal it is to be in a rut while also leaning on God through it all and finding the balance of being honest with yourself, but also not letting it pull you into a deep hole!

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01:01:13

SHARING OUR WORDS FOR THE YEAR

Crosstown Connections ·

2025/05/01

Happy Connections Thursday! How do you get a word from God and what does that mean? In this episode the girls are sharing their spiritual words for the year from God. They talk detail about past words and their current words, what they mean to them and more! Happy you guys are here! Don't forget to follow us on IG: @crosstownconnectionsFollow us on Spotify & The Apple Podcasts App!

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