SideBySide Business

What do you do when life suddenly changes?

Whether it’s marriage, parenting, entrepreneurship, career changes, or becoming empty nesters, transitions can put enormous pressure on your faith, family, and relationships. In this episode of the SideBySide Business Podcast, we open up about some of the biggest transitions we’ve faced as a Christian entrepreneurial couple — including a recent major career change after 13 years of full-time business ownership.

We talk about:

* Why transition seasons are some of the most stressful times in life

* How marriage changes after kids

* The dangers of child-centered homes

* Empty nesting and reconnecting as a couple

* Entrepreneurship, identity shifts, and career transitions

* Practical biblical wisdom for staying united through change

* How to hold onto each other instead of drifting apart

If you’re building a business while trying to lead your family well, this conversation is for you.

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Walking through a storm and trying to stay connected as a couple?We’d love to support you. Schedule a free Side-by-Side Strategy Session with Larry and Sue. This is a no-pressure conversation to help you gain clarity, strengthen your connection, and take practical next steps—together.

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Storms have a way of showing up without warning. They shake our confidence, test our faith, and leave us wondering what we’re supposed to do next.

In this video, we share an encouragement for anyone who is in the middle of a difficult season right now. With honesty, openness, and faith, we talk about the importance of crying out to God, calling on Him in the middle of the storm, and then trusting Him enough to watch what He does.

If you’re in a season where:

* Life feels heavy or uncertain

* You’re facing trials you didn’t expect

* You’re trying to hold things together but feel overwhelmed

* You’re wondering where God is in all of this

This message is for you.

We believe that when you call out to the Lord—right where you are—He meets you there. You don’t have to have all the answers or a perfect plan. Sometimes the most faithful step is simply to cry out to Him and trust that He is working, even when you can’t yet see it.

Our hope is that this video brings encouragement, hope, and reassurance that you are not alone in the storm—and that what God does next can be far more amazing than you expect.

💬 If you’re walking through a tough season, feel free to share in the comments. You’re not alone, and we’d love to pray for and encourage you.

Need help staying connected in tough times?Schedule a free SideBySide Strategy Session with Larry and Sue. We’ll help you identify practical next steps to strengthen your marriage while navigating business, work, and life transitions—together.

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Tough times have a way of pulling couples apart—especially when stress, uncertainty, and pressure start stacking up.

In this video, we share how we’re choosing to stay connected in a challenging season by approaching the problem together, instead of letting it divide us. Rather than seeing difficulty as his issue or her issue, we’re learning to treat it as something outside of us that we face side by side.

We talk about:

* Why unity matters most when circumstances are uncertain

* How shifting your mindset can reduce blame and tension

* What it looks like to trust the Lord while still taking practical action

* Why working together changes how tough seasons feel

This isn’t about pretending things are easy or having everything figured out. It’s about choosing connection, faith, and teamwork when the path forward isn’t clear yet.

If you and your spouse are:

* Walking through a hard or confusing season

* Building a business or navigating financial pressure

* Trying to stay united instead of drifting apart

Our hope is that this conversation encourages you to stop carrying the weight alone and start facing it together.

💬 If you have questions or want us to talk about a specific challenge you’re facing, leave a comment. We read every one and often create future videos based on what you share.

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So often in business, we say,“God, I’m the CEO… but please come along and bless what I’m doing.”

But that’s not how faith works.

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to surrender control — to get out of the driver’s seat and let God lead. Not as a passenger. Not as a consultant. But as the One fully in charge.

This is a message especially for entrepreneurs who feel the tension between leadership, control, faith, and obedience.

You’ll hear:✨ Why God can’t be your co-pilot✨ The danger of asking God to bless plans He didn’t give✨ What it looks like to switch seats and trust His direction✨ How obedience brings peace — even when it’s not the path you wanted✨ Encouragement for business owners learning to follow, not force

If you’re running a business and trying to carry everything on your own, this episode will challenge and encourage you to release control and trust the One who sees the whole picture.

👇 Leave us a comment if this message resonated with you, or if there’s a challenge you’re walking through that we can pray with you about. We’d love to support you.

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There are seasons in life and business when nothing makes sense…When the numbers don’t add up, the prayers feel unanswered, and your circumstances look nothing like God’s promises.

Yet Scripture gives us this powerful declaration:

“Yet will I rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.”

In this episode, we talk honestly about what it means to trust God when everything feels uncertain — when there’s no income, no clarity, no momentum, no answers… and still, yet will I rejoice.

You’ll hear:✨ Why God sometimes feels silent or confusing✨ What Habakkuk teaches us about faith in impossible seasons✨ How joy becomes a spiritual anchor when circumstances don’t improve✨ Hope for entrepreneurs walking through financial or emotional strain✨ How to stay connected to God and your spouse when life doesn’t make sense

If you’re a believer, you can take joy in the God of your salvation — even in the hardest moments. He sees you, He hears you, and He is still moving.

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In this episode, we’re slowing down to reflect on what it really means to live with a grateful heart — not just for one day, but every day of the year.

Larry and Sue share their love for Thanksgiving and the powerful history behind it — from the Pilgrims’ journey on the Mayflower in 1620, to the story of the Five Kernels of Corn, and William Bradford’s vision that they were only “stepping stones to so great a work.”

We talk about how that same mindset inspired our own calling — helping couples build strong, thriving marriages that reflect Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5).

You’ll hear:

✨ The true purpose behind the first Thanksgiving

✨ Why gratitude is good for your heart, your marriage, and your business

✨How to stay thankful even in busy or hard seasons

✨ Practical ways to show gratitude at home and at work

✨ And how to slow down this Thanksgiving to truly enjoy time with family and friends

Whether you’re prepping for a big family meal, finishing up orders, or just trying to find peace in a busy week — this episode will help you refocus on what really matters: faith, family, and a grateful heart. 💛

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Why does your spouse think so differently than you?Miscommunication in marriage is incredibly common—especially when you’re juggling faith, business, and family life. In today’s episode, we break down why husbands and wives process things differently, and how those differences are actually a gift from God when we learn to understand them.

We share real stories, funny misunderstandings (our “potato and pictures” moment!), and the simple mindset shifts that help couples avoid unnecessary conflict.

In this episode, you’ll learn:✨ Why your spouse’s brain works differently than yours✨ The root causes behind common marriage miscommunications✨ How personality wiring shapes reactions and expectations✨ Why entrepreneurs often misread their spouse✨ How to turn confusion into connection✨ Practical, faith-based tools to communicate with clarity and compassion

Whether you’re a Christian entrepreneur building a business with your spouse—or trying to balance business while staying unified at home—this episode will help you understand each other on a deeper level.

Your marriage was designed with purpose.Understanding how your spouse thinks is one of the keys to walking side by side—in life, in faith, and in business.

👇 We’d love to hear from you! Share your funniest miscommunication moment in the comments below.

I’ll never forget the night I saw a bank sign flashing 9:35 p.m. as I was driving home from work.That was the moment it hit me — I had just missed another entire day with my family.Right there in my truck, I said out loud, “What in the world am I doing?”

That moment changed everything.

In this final episode of our Psalm 127 series, we talk about how God blesses our posterity — and how to build a legacy that lasts.

We’ll share:✨ How God is our Provider, Protector, Peace, and Posterity✨ What it means to put God first, marriage second, children third✨ How to live for legacy, not just success✨ And why we have zero regrets for choosing family over busyness

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business and a life that honors God and blesses your family for generations — this one’s for you.

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Ever lie awake at night with your mind racing — thinking about work, money, or what might go wrong next?

In this devotional episode, we dive into part 3 of our 4-part series on Psalm 127 to discover how God invites us to move from stress to rest.

Larry shares his real story of sleepless nights, burnout, and the verse that changed everything: “It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for He gives to His beloved sleep.”

You’ll learn how to:

* Let go of anxiety and trust God with your business and future

* Find true peace in the middle of uncertainty

* Replace worry with worship and rest in God’s care

And as an added bonus, you can watch both of us cry! (hopefully that doesn’t happen very often on this podcast!)

💬 We’d love to hear from you: What helps you find peace when you can’t turn your mind off?

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Psalm 127:1 says: “Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.”In this episode (Part 2 of our Psalm 127 series), we unpack what it really means to trust God as our Protector—at home, in marriage, and in business.

We talk about natural protective instincts (dads scanning rooms, moms in “mama bear” mode), the limits of human control, and how to practice wisdom without worshiping “safety.” You’ll learn a simple framework to move from fear and overstriving to faith and surrender, so your watchfulness serves God’s will rather than replacing it.

You’ll learn:

* What “watchman” means in Psalm 127:1—and how it applies today

* The difference between wise precautions and vain striving

* How to trust God’s protection when you can’t be everywhere

* A practical rhythm for dependence: pray, plan, work… and rest

* Why Colossians 3:23–24 reframes your daily work and decisions

Series:• Part 1 — God our Provider (recap)• Part 2 — God our Protector (you’re here)• Part 3 — God who gives Peace (next)• Part 4 — God’s Purpose for families & work

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