Still Choosing You

Still Choosing You

By Thomas & Alyssa NilsenEducationSelf-ImprovementKids & Family
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Still Choosing You episodes

  • From the Archive: Crime Scene and Two Pink Lines
    We're throwing it back to a previous episode this week where we talked about the wild day we found out we were pregnant with our 2nd. It was an exciting and happy day which involved green balloons but also involved TONS of cops wielding shotguns and a manhunt for a killer. Typical pregnancy announcement stuff, obviously. Tune in to hear this crazy memory of how our 2020 started off, and how we were optimistic that 2024 was already off to a less dramatic start.

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    26 min
  • The Radiance Project

    In this week’s episode of Still Choosing You, we’re sharing all about the heart behind The Radiance Project, our annual service project created to bring light to people walking through hard things.


    We talk about how it started, what we’ve learned from past years, our hopes for this year, and how you can be part of it by nominating someone to receive a Radiance basket. More than anything, this episode is an invitation to help us remind people they are seen, loved, and not alone.


    Learn more about The Radiance Project and nominate an individual or family here:

    https://lovethenilsens.com/radiance-project

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    30 min
  • Grief, Gratitude, and the Last Little Milestones
    This week we talk about the tender ache of watching our kids grow up while knowing our family is complete. From the joy of new milestones to the grief of closing certain chapters, we reflect on what it means to hold happiness and sadness at the same time. The conversation also turns toward perspective, slowing down, and recognizing God’s hand in both the beautiful moments and the hard seasons.

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    28 min
  • 12 Years Later: Remembering Our Wedding Day

    It’s our 12th anniversary, so we’re taking a sweet little walk down memory lane and reflecting on the day it all began: our wedding day. In this episode, we talk about the excitement, the joy, the people we love, and all the little moments that made that day so meaningful to us. Twelve years later, we’re still so grateful we chose each other then and that we’re still choosing each other now.


    Check out our Amazon storefront to see some of the things that we've discovered that we love over the last 12 years:

    Love, The Nilsens Amazon storefront

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    36 min
  • Unprepared For Adulthood Things
    In this episode of Still Choosing You, we’re talking about the weird, funny, and surprisingly emotional parts of adulthood that no one really prepares you for. From navigating your mom getting remarried, to realizing “stepdad” feels like a strange word as an adult, to hearing your spouse coach a kid through pooping from the other room, this one is all about the moments that make you laugh, pause, and wonder, “Wait… is this just life now?”

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    36 min
  • From the Archive: Just Found Out Your Baby Has Clubfeet?

    We’re resharing this episode from the archive because we know how heavy those first moments can feel.

    We talk honestly about our son’s diagnosis, what we feared, and what we’ve learned since.

    If this is your story right now, take a breath. You’ve got this, and you don’t have to walk it alone.

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    48 min
  • Cruise Re-entry: Unemployment Realities
    In this episode, we share a candid look at the contrast between a refreshing cruise getaway and the very real return to everyday life where the uncertainty of unemployment is still waiting. We talk openly about what it feels like to step away for a moment of joy, only to come back and face the ongoing weight of not having a job. It’s honest, grounding, and filled with perspective on what it means to keep choosing faith, stability, and each other in a season that doesn’t feel settled yet.

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    44 min
  • Raising Emotionally Strong Kids (Even When We’re Not Perfect)
    We’re not experts. Just parents figuring it out as we go. In this episode, we talk about how we’re trying (imperfectly) to raise emotionally intelligent kids—what that actually looks like in real life, where we get it wrong, and what we’re learning along the way. From big feelings to everyday moments, this is a real conversation about showing up, staying patient, and helping our kids grow into who they’re meant to be.

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    42 min
  • Miracle Day: The Day Everything Changed
    The day that almost took everything became the day we now celebrate. In this episode, we share the story behind Miracle Day. We discuss what happened when Alyssa went into septic shock after giving birth, and why we believe her survival is a miracle we’ll never stop honoring.

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    45 min
  • Holy Week & What Courage Looks Like
    This week, we’re talking about courage—what it looked like for Christ as He entered Holy Week, and what it looks like in our everyday lives. We reflect on how real courage is deeply tied to faith, especially when things feel uncertain, heavy, or hard. A simple but meaningful conversation about choosing trust, even when it’s not easy.

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    39 min

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Still Choosing You is a podcast brought to you by Love, The Nilsens. It's about love, commitment, and choosing each other again and again through real life. Hosted by elementary school sweethearts now…