We loved catching up with John!!! Our conversation bounced between light and deep—covering everything from the chaos of his love life to the raw, honest truths about addiction, depression, and the road to healing. Of course, we somehow ended up laughing every other minute. We also talked about his upcoming comedy tour and everything there is to look forward to!! It was vulnerable, hilarious, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy!

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the best episodes of the year.

(00:00) happy birthday jett james!

(00:56) how is jetter, and what are you most excited for?

(01:27) tell us about your shoes

(02:23) what else do you like to dress up as?

(03:06) who is faster, stronger, good, and caring?

(03:57) what sport do you like to play, and what do you like to do at home?

(04:54) what do you want for your birthday?

(05:11) the best part of the summer was…

(06:45) what makes jett feel happy?

(07:16) tell us about your favorite things and your birthday party!

(08:08) who is your favorite superhero?

(08:26) when we found out about you being born…

(09:45) i am so proud of you…

(12:44) a letter to jett

(17:48) message to jett in 2024

(21:02) jett’s 3-year-old interview

(28:12) jett’s 2-year-old interview

(32:20) message to jett in 2023

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Today we thought it would be fun to go through some of your most embarrassing stories and we honestly feel a little bad laughing at some of these because they were so bad. We had second hand embarrassment for some of you while reading these haha This was a fun one and a big thanks to everyone who sent stories in through our Instagram page @ShawnAndAndrewPods !!

Which story did you think is the most mortifying? Let us know in the comments below!Love you guys!

Shawn & Andrew

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(00:00) did anyone see me go to the bathroom on the mountain?

(01:21) comment of the week

(02:10) andrew’s postpartum protocol

(03:36) let’s start with the juicy stories

(05:40) “in jesus name, amen…”

(06:02) are you ready for this???

(08:30) calling the police on the pool boy

(09:35) farting on the job

(10:00) smacking someone else’s butt…

(11:20) my echoing fart…

(12:30) leaving chick-fil-a

(13:18) my pants fell off…

(14:15) falling down the stairs in high school

(14:54) meeting the mom for the first time in the bedroom

(16:43) being allergic to a horse

(17:59) sneezing too hard

(18:44) peeing on the floor at the gym

(19:24) snotting while flirting

(20:24) pulling my “day of the week” undies out

(22:54) my story as the mascot

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In this episode, we got to hang out with Sahil Bloom—entrepreneur, investor, author and all-around deep thinker—to chat about his new book, The 5 Types of Wealth. Spoiler alert: wealth isn’t just about money! Sahil breaks down the five types of wealth and shares why focusing on all of them (and not just your bank account) leads to a richer, more fulfilling life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re chasing success but missing the mark, this conversation will help you get back on track! Sahil is so inspiring and we love how open he is about his own personal struggles to get to where he is today. We hope this episode encourages you to wake up tomorrow and invest in what really matters!

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Today we dove into a topic we’ve been talking a lot about ever since we became parents of three kids and that’s “pruning” in our lives. After we became a family of five we really had to sit down and figure out what was the best use of our time and take a look at our top priorities. We ended up having several things we knew we needed to cut out for the sake of the goals we have for our family, marriage and career. We’ve talked so much about this topic and we would love to hear if you can relate :) We hope this episode inspires you to re-evaluate what’s really important to you and align your time and energy with those priorities. We love you guys!

Love, 

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00:00 - why is pruning important for us?  

05:34 - how we began to prune  

06:56 - why pruning was hard for me  

09:33 - our relationship with failure  

18:00 - do you think you have freedom from failure because of your successes?  

21:12 - what really is pruning?  

22:07 - examples of pruning  

25:45 - waking up excited because of pruning  

26:27 - how do we discuss what to prune?  

29:46 - what areas need the most pruning in our life?  

30:40 - effects of pruning and how saying no gets easier  

33:55 - how to make room for what matters most 

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In today's episode we got to sit down, walk down memory lane and reminisce about how crazy the timeline of our lives has been. It’s wild to think if one thing was slightly off,  our whole lives could look entirely different. We truly wouldn’t change a thing :) Let us know what topics you want us to cover in the comments below, we’re gearing up to film some highly requested episodes! 🙂

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(00:00) how we work over here  

(01:33) why i feel fortunate in life…  

(06:35) today’s featured comment  

(06:58) shawn’s all in… let’s get started  

(14:14) we’ve lived through the greatest tech boom of the century  

(15:55) medicine has never been better  

(16:30) poverty is rapidly declining  

(17:03) we have incredible education and personal freedoms  

(18:37) but we’ve also lived through some dark times…  

(19:34) our timing was “lucky” when we met  

(28:28) not agreeing on what “luck” is  

(29:47) being in nashville — is that luck?  

(31:40) applying luck to the outcome vs. the process  

(34:43) shawn working with her coach — was that luck?  

(36:44) andrew’s personal timeline didn’t happen — was that luck?  

(38:58) marrying young — was that luck?  

(39:45) starting social media when we did — was that luck?  

(40:52) i feel fortunate for when our kids were born  

(41:06) i feel fortunate for where i was when my house burned down  

(41:55) i feel fortunate for when you went to the olympics  

(42:20) my football career ended — that feels fortunate  

(42:50) i’m grateful for my team  

(44:06) i’m grateful for my vandy experience and the timing of our wedding  

(44:30) i feel fortunate that our growth came slowly… and that things didn’t happen how we thought they would  

(45:17) “flukes” and letting things unfold

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Today we sat down for part TWO of your latest assumptions about us as a family of five. Not gonna lie, some of the assumptions from part one were spot on, seems like you’ve figured us out ;) Let us know if any of these caught you by surprise in the comments below!

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(00:00) don’t look ahead, shawn

(00:32) comment of the day

(01:06) shawn finding her pink again

(03:43) let’s get started with these assumptions…

(04:50) is bear the last…?

(06:45) are we quick to forgive?

(07:40) jett the daredevil

(08:12) andrew never wakes up in the night

(08:48) east fam = go with the flow?

(11:02) east fam = great sleepers

(12:01) our kids are uniquely different

(13:20) traveling a lot and navigating our limits

(16:13) arguing when we are tired 😬

(17:28) loving supplements

(18:24) finding a system with the in-laws

(19:08) andrew flying the family

(20:33) eating fast food and finding moderation

(21:13) how we try to keep up with trends: creating vs. consuming

(21:42) navigating priorities

(22:27) using a night nurse

(25:53) different love languages and navigating it

(26:51) sometimes we don’t want to go on date night

(27:43) balancing our kids’ interests

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Today we got to interview Rich and DawnCheré Wilkerson, a couple we’ve been wanting to meet for a while and the conversation didn’t disappoint! After an 8 year battle with infertility, DawnCheré and her husband Rich are here to share their story of God’s faithfulness after a long season of waiting. We talked about DawnCheré’s powerful new book that explores what it means to find purpose, joy, and strength in seasons of waiting, and how we are all waiting on something in our lives. Together, Rich and DawnCheré share how their journey through infertility, ministry, and unanswered prayers transformed their perspective on pain, purpose, and God’s timing. So whether you’re in a holding pattern or coming out of a hard season, we hope this conversation reminds you that your story is still unfolding.

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We wanted to know your recent assumptions about us as a family of five and some of these were spot on while others couldn’t be further from the truth and made us laugh! Follow along with us on Instagram @ShawnAndAndrewPods so you can send in an assumption for part 2 and see if you’ve got us figured out ;)

(00:00) comment of the week

(00:56) life updates & morning workouts

(04:07) rolling into the assumptions

(05:16) we have a wonderful community

(06:17) we go through each other’s phones

(08:28) we have help with our kids

(09:43) shawn wants to go back to school

(10:36) our kids are flexible and adapt easily

(12:30) marriage counseling changed us

(16:42) shawn can bench press andrew

(17:25) our videos are never planned

(18:35) we always seem happy… no no no

(20:10) we never sleep

(21:08) we like to keep the kids engaged

(22:18) we schedule sex

(23:00) we may have a fourth baby

(23:56) we don’t have time to be dialed in politically

(25:13) we don’t let our kids have fast food, nope

(26:26) we have never cleaned our toilet

(27:12) our kids never have tantrums

(28:54) andrew is laid-back and shawn is on top of it all

(31:07) we spend a lot of money and invest a lot

(31:45) our life is crazy but it’s the happiest we’ve ever been

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Today we sat down with two incredible resources and human beings, beloved counselors and best-selling authors, Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling. We have learned SO much from them over the years. With decades of combined experience walking alongside children and families, Sissy and David bring wisdom, warmth, and practical tools to the table as they share insights from their highly anticipated book series for kids  called “The Daystar Dog Series.” We dive into topics like childhood anxiety,  emotional resilience, the importance of connection, and what parents can be doing to check in with their child’s emotions.  Whether you're a parent, caregiver, teacher, or someone who simply loves the next generation, we hope conversation leaves you encouraged and equipped.

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