We live in a world of constant notifications, endless scrolling, and digital noise. But what if we chose something slower?

In this episode, we talk about analog living - intentionally lowering our screen time, detoxing from digital dependence, and building a life rooted in presence. We share simple, tangible ways we're embracing slower rhythms and reconnecting with what's real: our homes, our families, our faith, and our everyday moments.

This conversation is an encouragement to step away from the algorithm and step more fully into your actual life.

In this episode, we’re talking all things “crunchy food” — but in a grounded, practical, and budget-minded way.

We break down some of the most common food conversations and controversies, including seed oils, popular diets, antibiotic-free meat, GMOs and organic, dairy, fermented foods, flour, cooking materials, and salt. Instead of fear-based wellness culture, we focus on discernment, stewardship, and realistic choices that real families can actually sustain.

We also share simple, accessible tips for eating well without overwhelm, how to make small changes, where to spend your money wisely, and how to build healthier rhythms without turning food into a new source of stress.

This episode is about truth, education, and wisdom, our hearts are not about perfection, performance, or food fear.

Resource recommendation: Faith and her husband just started reading this book after the episode was recorded and highly recommend it for practical information regarding biblical health especially surrounding food. This episode scrapes the surface of what is discussed in this book! 10/10 recommend!!

In this episode, we’re back with some spicy hot takes on faith, family, and modern Christian culture.

We talk about spiritual bypassing and why it’s harmful to relationships, the pressure placed on husbands to overwork in order to sustain single-income households, and the nuances of implications that if a woman isn't able to not work at all, the responsibilty is on her husband to work harder.

We also dive into views on birth control, the conversation around motherhood and complaining, and how constant negativity can shape expectations and make seasons in general harder than they need to be.

As always, we're having a candid and a bit unconventional conversation about responsibility, balance, faith, and building healthy family cultures — even when the opinions aren’t popular.

If you’re building your 2026 reading list, this episode is for you.

We’re sharing the books we believe are truly worth your time—mostly Christian reads that have challenged us, encouraged us, and helped shape our faith, mental health, and understanding of calling, motherhood, and the Christian life.

This conversation spans theology, spiritual health, emotional maturity, and practical wisdom for everyday life. Whether you read one book a year or fly through them, we hope this episode gives you meaningful ideas for what to pick up next!

Abby's List:

• The Hole in Our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung
• Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
• A Path Through Suffering by Elisabeth Elliot
• Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad by Abbie Halberstadt
• The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield

Faith's List:

• The Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren
• Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
• The Soul of Desire by Dr. Curt Thompson
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• Toxic Empathy by Allie Beth Stuckey
• Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
• Untangle your Emotions by Jennie Allen
• Be Good to Your Body by Jordan Lee Dooley

Social media has created a polished and (dare-we-say) expensive version of homemaking that often feels impossible to live up to.

In this episode, we unpack the gap between the Instagram stay-at-home mom and real life—why so much homemaking content feels performative, discouraging, or disconnected from reality (and no, we’re not just talking about tradwife role-play).

We talk honestly about money, family size, healthy living, and whether the “American dream” even feels attainable anymore. Then we close with practical and spiritual ways to step off the comparison treadmill, reconnect with real life, and find contentment where you actually are.

This is a rant, a reality check, and a reminder that social media is not real life—and it was never meant to be.

Marriage isn’t just built in big moments—it’s shaped in the everyday.

In this episode, we talk honestly about what marriage looks like after four and (almost) five years: navigating differing personalities, leading and submitting in a way that honors both spouses, and working through seasons where marriage feels more like managing life than cultivating romance and adventure.

We share what’s helped us stay connected when things feel routine, how we’ve learned to honor each other’s wiring, and why faithfulness in the ordinary matters more than chasing constant excitement.

If you’re married, newly married, or hoping to be someday, this conversation offers honest perspective and encouragement for the long haul.

Is self-love biblical? What does surrender actually look like? Is therapy compatible with Christianity? And do believers have to read their Bible, pray, and go to church?

In this episode, we’re tackling four theological questions that Christians often wonder about—but don’t always ask out loud. We break down each topic with biblical clarity, nuance, and practicality, aiming to connect sound theology with everyday life.

If you’re craving honest conversations that challenge cultural assumptions while keeping Christ at the center, this episode will meet you there.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re slowing down to talk about goals that go deeper than productivity or performance.

In this episode, we walk through our intentions for the year ahead in areas like faith, mental and physical health, relationships, rest, personal development, and business. We share what we’re prioritizing, what we’re definitely not.

This is an honest conversation about growth, balance, and trusting God with the process—especially if you’re craving a more grounded, intentional approach to goal setting.

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Christmas can quickly turn into a season of busyness—shopping, full calendars, managing expectations, and trying to make everything feel meaningful. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to choose peace in the middle of the chaos.

Jesus tells us in John 14:27 that His peace is a gift, not something the world can offer or take away. We reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and share practical ways to slow down, refocus your heart, and protect peace during a busy season.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin this Christmas, this conversation is an invitation to rest in the peace Christ has already given.

Today we’re diving into a topic that sparked a little disagreement between us — the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts. Are they real? How do they function today? And what does Scripture actually say?

This conversation is honest, grounded in the Word, and full of curiosity, clarity, and a whole lot of grace as we explore what it means to live led by the Spirit.