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Life In A Family of 13 (what it's really like!) Tea Talk Ep #39 with @MariaHardman_
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What’s it really like growing up in a big family—and why is the media so weirdly hostile about it?
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Maria, who grew up in a large Christian family that not only thrived in the day-to-day chaos of life with many siblings—but also survived something unimaginable: a massive tornado that completely destroyed their family home in Oklahoma.
We talk about everything from 15-passenger vans and buddy systems to the strength, faith, and community that shaped her childhood. I also share how my curiosity about families like the Duggars and the Bates led me to rethink what I thought I knew about large families—and how meeting Maria opened my eyes to how beautiful and grounded that life can really be.
We cover:
• What daily life in a big family is actually like
• How her family rebuilt after the tornado
• Why the media often portrays big families negatively
• Healing from childhood without losing the good
• Faith, community, and resilience through crisis
Whether you’re from a big family, raising one, or just curious—this conversation will challenge assumptions and deeply encourage you.
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Follow Maria: Personal and Photography
Video Interview: YouTube
If you'd like to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nikkiphillippi
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Links for Products or Brands I am loving:
· CUTE Modest Swimwear, Honeymark: code NIKKI10 for 10% off
· The BEST magnesium supplement- BIOptimizers code NIKKIP10 for 10% off
· Don't Freak It's Faux blankets: code nikki15 for 15% off
· Conservative Homeschool Books! Tuttle Twins
· MASA Chips: Code NIKKIPHILLIPPI for 20% off first order
· EQUIP PROTEIN: Clean Protein Powder use NIKKIP for 15% off
· Frownies: use link or code NikkiP for 10% off
*Many of the above links are affiliate links. If you use these links to purchase items, I may earn a commission on your purchase. I obviously only recommend products or services that I use and enjoy! ☺️ Thank you! 🙏🏻
Business Inquiries: [email protected]
What’s it really like growing up in a big family—and why is the media so weirdly hostile about it?
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Maria, who grew up in a large Christian family that not only thrived in the day-to-day chaos of life with many siblings—but also survived something unimaginable: a massive tornado that completely destroyed their family home in Oklahoma.
We talk about everything from 15-passenger vans and buddy systems to the strength, faith, and community that shaped her childhood. I also share how my curiosity about families like the Duggars and the Bates led me to rethink what I thought I knew about large families—and how meeting Maria opened my eyes to how beautiful and grounded that life can really be.
We cover:
• What daily life in a big family is actually like
• How her family rebuilt after the tornado
• Why the media often portrays big families negatively
• Healing from childhood without losing the good
• Faith, community, and resilience through crisis
Whether you’re from a big family, raising one, or just curious—this conversation will challenge assumptions and deeply encourage you.
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