Why It’s Important to Explore Our Past with Katrina Cowen | Episode 81
Trigger / Content Warning: I want to be sure my listeners are aware that in this episode we will be talking (in general terms) about sexual abuse. This week's episode will be a little different. My guest is not an author or a speaker, but instead is an everyday mom...
The Power of Playfulness in Your Life with Courtney Ellis | Episode 80
I have a question for you today: How do you do with incorporating play into your life? If I were to ask myself that question, my honest answer is I don’t do a very good job of making play a part of my life. Sure, when my grandkids are over at my house, I do a pretty...
Holding on to Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart with Chrystal Evans Hurst | Episode 79
“Especially when grief is fresh, it is going to sneak up on you.” - Chrystal Evans Hurst Have you ever experienced accumulated grief? This is when you have multiple losses within a short period of time. Maybe you've experienced accumulated disappointments or...
BONUS: How Fiction Can Grow Your Faith (with Tim Shoemaker)
We're back with another bonus episode! These shorter episodes are always a fun way to bring you some extra podcast goodness as a way to say thank you for your support of this show. After recording this week's episode with Tim Shoemaker (such a good one if you haven't...
Making Family Devotions Crazy Fun with Tim Shoemaker | Episode 78
What if your family devotions looked less like sitting in the living room listening to someone read and more like electrocuting a pickle? Or converting a leaf blower into a toilet paper launcher? Or lighting toothpaste on fire? That sounds crazy, doesn’t it? But I’m...
Living with a Settled Soul (Even When You’re Busy!) with Katie Reid | Episode 77
Are you a “do-er?” Are you someone that just loves to check things off of their to-do list? I know I am! I survive off of my to-do list and it often begins to control my life. If that is you as well, this episode is just for you. We are digging into a story in the...
Where’s Jesus in Your Car? (LIVE @ The Church Next Door in Columbus, OH) | Episode 76
Mark and I often get the opportunity to speak on marriage topics, but rarely do we get the opportunity to preach a Sunday morning message together. In today’s episode, we are sharing a unique message that Mark and I had the privilege of delivering at The Church Next...
Spouse in the House: Navigating Increased Togetherness with Cynthia Ruchti | Episode 75
Have you found yourself spending a lot more time with your spouse than you're used to? You're not alone! And if that's your circumstances, this episode is for you. In the last few years, many of us have found ourselves experiencing a lot more togetherness due to one...
Finding the Hero in Your Husband with Dr. Juli Slattery | Episode 74
"I asked God, 'What does it mean for me to trust my husband's leadership when I feel like I'm more equipped to lead than he is?'" - Dr. Juli Slattery Wow! I am so excited to share today's conversation to kick off 2022! In this episode, we are talking about marriage...
It’s a Christmas Special! (Traditions, Memories, & the Christmas Story) | Episode 73
In this Christmas episode, Mark and I are reflecting on some of our favorite Christmas memories, traditions, food, music, and more! You’ll find that it’s filled with laughs as we look back on some of our favorite memories and share about how we’ve shifted some of our favorite traditions as we’ve become empty-nesters. And to close, we’re reading the most important story that truly is the reason for the season!