Overheard@Thrive

a collection of thoughts, phrases, and the overall ridiculousness of Thrive Santa Barbara

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Random chatter:

Student: Touch my butt, but not in a weird way.

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Random chatter:

Dan: We’re 55 episodes into our show. Student: Wait, what show? What are you even talking about? Dan: Tales From The-- Wait, you’re in it! Itzel (formerly known as “Firestarter”): You’re in a few of them. Student: I am???

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During the sermon:

Will: Who in the Bible is a good example of male headship? Kentucky: MARY AND JOSEPH!!! Will: ...no, Jesus. Kentucky: Oh yeah, Jesus.

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During the sermon:

*An ungodly stench settles near the computer where Dan and Daniel are sitting.* Daniel: Oh wow, what’s that smell? Dan: One time I’m happy my allergies are acting up. I can’t smell anything-- OH WOW, that’s awful! Make it stop!

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Random chatter:

Dan: I had to bust out the book of quotes tonight. Kentucky: Did I say something stupid? I did, huh?

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Whilst talking about Adam and Eve:

Kentucky: I just realized something. My name is EVE-ana! Everybody Else: *Wow* Dan: Time to fire up that Tumblr nonsense again.

(Oh hey, Kentucky’s real name is Ivana. What a shocker.)

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During the sermon:

Will: Why do we use cookie cutters? Kentucky: To cut cookies!!! Dan: Well, you’re not wrong. *Slides of gingerbread men pop up to make things weirder.*

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During the sermon:

*We’re talking about how a woman generally changes her last name when she gets married.* Student: (legitimately serious question) Drew, did you know your wife changed her last name [to yours]? Drew: Yes, OF COURSE I know.

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During worship:

Dan: How much time do you need for the message? Will: 10 minutes. Dan: o rly? Will: An hour. Student: WHAT???

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Random chatter:

Ballet Is Life: I’m super tired! Dan: And you didn’t even do ballet today. Ballet Is Life: I know! I’m fat.

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During the sermon:

Will: That’s why we come here every night. Well, not every night, thank God. Everyone: WOW!!!

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During worship:

Dan: (praying) ...and I pray that any distractions would be-- A student lets out a rather audible fart. Dan: That was perfect timing.

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Random chatter:

Luigi: I might not be able to make it to youth group for the rest of the year. Will: Completely unacceptable. I’m gonna call your teacher!

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Random chatter:

Will: Who wants to do something important and responsible next week? Luigi: Is there money involved? Will: ...no. Luigi: So, Kingdom work, huh?

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Random chatter:

Will: Whose dollar is that on the floor? Everyone: Mine!!! Dan: That failed.

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During the sermon:

Will: I have a video clip to show as an illustration. Dan: If you haven’t seen this movie... I’ll be upset. The group watches a clip from Toy Story. Will: So, you all know what happens next. Student: Nope. I haven’t seen this. Dan: *death glare*

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During the sermon:

Kentucky: St. Peter? I thought you said St. Pablo.