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Hey friends! We are making our way through the Relationship Ready series. A series where I am re-posting some of my most popular episodes on relationship advice (while I'm away on maternity leave) and today Kaleb and I dive deep into the essentials you should know BEFORE getting married. From red flags and Godly wisdom to personal stories, boundaries, and pre-marital advice, we're Spilling. It. All.

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In this episode, Dave and Jon dive deep into the hilarious (and sometimes infuriating) world of dad pet peeves. From Dave's intense dislike for sidewalk chalk on his property–a hill he declares he'll die on–to the endless battle against tiny wrappers on the floor and wet towels left anywhere but the rack, they air their most relatable frustrations. Jon shares his number one peeve, and they both lament the cans that don't quite make it into the trash. Amidst the abundance of humor, they grapple with the tension between wanting a tidy house and the perspective that "you won't care when they're 80."

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We’re more connected than ever before, yet more isolated than we’ve ever been. In this raw and eye-opening conversation, bestselling author Jennie Allen and I tackle the loneliness epidemic head-on. 

Why do so many of us feel like we have a million acquaintances but zero deep friends? Why do women say “I’m fine” instead of calling someone in the middle of a cry? And how do we build the kind of friendships that actually last—through conflict, growth, and all the mess in between?

Jennie shares powerful truths, practical tips, and her personal story of how she created a circle of real friends who show up (even when it’s inconvenient). 

You’ll learn:

The 3 things to look for in a deep friend

Why proximity matters more than you think

Why conflict isn’t a friendship-ender

How to start initiating, even when it feels awkward

❤️ And why friendship isn’t just a want—it’s a health need

This one’s for anyone who’s ever whispered, “I feel alone”—and is ready to change that.

Life Happens. Let’s Talk About It. 

Listen in to learn more about:(03:28) - The Value of True Friendships

(16:53) - Different Types and Roles of Friendships

(27:30) - Navigating Conflict in Friendships

(37:46) - Building Strong Inner Circle Friendships

(43:03) - Fostering Diverse Friendships Better

In this episode, we are digging into the loneliness epidemic, why friendships are so important, common barriers to building meaningful friendships, the different types of friends you need in your life, three qualities to look for in a friend, how to handle conflict in friendship, and healthy boundaries in relationships with friends and family. 

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Today's reading is Luke 2:41-52, Mark 1:2-8, Matthew 3:1-12, Luke 3:1-18, Mark 1:9-11, Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 3:21-22, Mark 1:12-13, Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-5, and John 1:19-34.

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Scripture: Psalm 15

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Today's host was Chris Butler, Director of Christian Civic Formation for the Center for Christianity and Public Life.

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This week we engage in a profound conversation with Heather Thompson Day, a speaker, author, and professor about the complexities of faith, grief, and the importance of questions in our spiritual journeys. Heather shares her personal experiences with doubt, the impact of her father's Alzheimer's on her faith, and the lessons learned about success and obedience in God's kingdom. Her insights emphasize the significance of community, the desire for significance, and the transformative power of writing down our experiences with God. Heather encourages listeners to embrace their questions and to seek a deeper relationship with God, even in the midst of trials!

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In this engaging conversation, Becky Thompson shares her journey of faith, motherhood, and the importance of surrendering to God's will.

She emphasizes the need for women, especially mothers, to know their identity in Christ and to seek His presence beyond just asking for answers. The discussion also highlights the mental load that mothers carry and offers insights for husbands on how to support their wives effectively. In this conversation, Becky Thompson shares her journey of prayer, community building, and the importance of simplicity in connecting with God. She discusses her experiences in marriage, motherhood, and the creation of the Midnight Mom Check-In, a supportive online community for mothers. Through her decade-long commitment to prayer, Becky emphasizes the power of simplicity and accessibility in prayer, and how it can lead to healing and connection. She also reflects on her new book, Healing Rest, which addresses various pain points in life and encourages readers to find rest in the Lord.

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Today we’re answering the question, “How do I bring my doubts into a new season?”

Margaret Feinberg is back for her second time and y’all don't want to miss it. She has a brand new book about the Holy Spirit out called, The God You Need to Know and y’all ask OFTEN about how we hear from the Holy Spirit, so we’re going there! We’re also talk about what we picture when we picture the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit throughout Bible, and we even talk about bringing our dreams to God...

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What if the biggest risk to our children’s future isn’t failure—but our fear of it? In this bold and deeply affirming episode, Ginny Yurich is joined by bestselling author and father of four, Mark Gerson, to explore how overprotection is quietly robbing kids of the very traits they need to thrive: independence, resilience, and confidence. Drawing from his new book God Was Right, Gerson shows how timeless biblical truths—like “do not fear”—are being confirmed by modern social science, and why embracing those truths can change how we parent.

This conversation covers everything from helicopter parenting and safetyism to peer pressure, adversity, and the importance of honoring children’s small steps toward freedom. With warmth and clarity, Mark explains how the smallest actions—returning a lost dollar, offering a smile, celebrating a milestone—are never just small. They are sacred. Packed with real-world examples, science, ancient wisdom, and hope, this episode is an invitation to raise stronger kids by doing less hovering and more cheering. You’ll walk away seeing your role—and your child’s potential—through a whole new lens.

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Today's reading is Luke 1:39-80, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-40, and Matthew 2.

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