Everyone is tired. Who cooks? Who cleans? Who handles bedtime? In this episode, we break down how to share the parenting load without resentment so everyone wins. No more keeping score—just practical, battle-tested strategies to make evenings smoother, marriages stronger, and kids happier.

A thriving marriage doesn’t happen by accident—it takes intentional effort, daily service, and a heart willing to sacrifice. In this episode of Real Talk with Ben and Kimi, we dive into what it truly means to love sacrificially, serve your spouse with joy, and actively pursue your marriage like it’s day one.

We’ll share personal stories, practical ways to keep your relationship strong, and powerful biblical truths to guide your marriage. Whether you’re newly married or years in, this episode will challenge and encourage you to put your spouse first and build a love that lasts.

What goes in comes out. As parents, we have a responsibility to guard what we—and our children—are watching and listening to.

In this episode of Real Talk with Ben and Kimi, we dive into the importance of filtering media through the lens of our family values and Biblical worldview.

Does the content we consume align with the principles we want to instill in our kids? Are we unknowingly allowing negative influences into our home?

Join us as we discuss practical ways to be intentional with media, set healthy boundaries, and lead by example in a culture that often promotes the opposite of what we stand for.

On this episode of Real Talk with Ben and Kimi, we discuss the difficulties of finding joy when parents are in "the thick of it." Also, our new fascination with USA hockey.

In this episode ofReal Talk with Ben and Kimi, we dive into the kind of marriage we want our kids to look up to—one filled with love, teamwork, and purpose. We talk about the daily choices we make to show them what a strong, faith-filled marriage looks like, from playing with them and serving our community to staying active in church and always being on the same team. If you want to build a marriage that inspires the next generation, this episode is for you!

In this episode of Real Talk with Ben and Kimi, we’re flipping the script on the idea that marriage should be a perfect 50/50 split. A thriving marriage isn’t about keeping score—it’s about each spouse striving to give 60% and expecting nothing in return. We’ll dive into what it means to die to self, serve your spouse, and create a relationship built on love, sacrifice, and selflessness. If you’re ready to level up your marriage by shifting your mindset from fairness to generosity, this episode is for you!

In this episode of Real Talk with Ben and Kimi, we dive into the power of family dinners—without screens. We share how this simple habit strengthens relationships, encourages meaningful conversations, and sets the tone for a connected home. Plus, we break down our family’s favorite dinnertime tradition: going around the table to share our win for the day and a win we’re aiming for tomorrow. If you want to create stronger bonds and more intentional family time, this episode is for you!

Like many married couples with kids, we struggle to find time to spend together. Babysitters are expensive. We fall asleep watching Netflix at night. This podcast is our attempt to spend time together doing something productive and we hope to encourage others along the way.