We've all heard and likely all said it! "I can't wait for 2020 to be over!" It's like we're all waiting for some mystical change of calendar to make everything right again?!?! Keep dreaming... In this podcast, Luke breaks down how we're working to win the year! We've got 4 months left to 2020, let's make it memorable for something great!

We’ve all heard the phrase, “If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you?” We’ve all heard it, yet it feels like a large portion of our society is diving face first off the ledge. Why do we tend to take this path when we know it’s not what we believe? Why are we constantly challenged with the “You're either with me or against me” narrative? Is it even real? What impact does that have on our life and our kids? Especially if we give in to the narrative. In this podcast, Jena and Luke dive into why it’s imperative to be confident in staying true to yourself and your beliefs even when it seems like everyone else is doing the opposite. How we’re going against the herd in some aspects of our lives and why SELF CONTROL is critical when doing this in a positive and respectful manner.

Guess what, you're right!?! There are things outside our control and they SUCK when they happen, but guess what?!?! There are far, far, far more things that are WITHIN our control; including most of these things that seem outside our control. And when we're able to take control of those items, our life reaps the benefits. Is this easy to do?!?! Absolutely not, which is why most people develop the "victim mentality" and simply accept what will be, will be. We don't have to do this and we shouldn't! Can we blame our circumstances, certainly we can, but what's that do to our quality of life? What are we teaching our kids? We must take control! In this podcast, Luke and Jena dive into some big decisions that they've made recently and how we're taking control of our family's lives.

You feel that? The pressure from society to be like everyone else. Do what everyone else does. Speak like everyone else does. Believe exactly what everyone does. I feel it and I know our kids do. But guess what? We don't have to conform to what everyone else wants. We can and we must be true to OUR values! In this podcast, Jena and Luke dive into our responsibility as parents to teach and develop our kids' confidence to be true to them.

Ready for a break? No doubt you and your kids are ready for something new. We're half way through summer and the same old routine is probably getting old. Kids are getting touchy and constantly at each others throat. How do we break this madness? We interrupt it! In this podcast, Luke and Jena break down how they break the cycle of madness in our home!

Raise your hand if you've ever said "Why can't my kids behave like everyone else's?" or "Wow, that couple just seems to have it all together!" or "How do they do it? They seem like the perfect little family." Guess what?!?! They're not. It's a mirage! In today's society we're constantly bombarded with perfection mirages. They're all over social media, on tv, and even in the community around us. It's hard to see someone else gliding through life, while you're in what feels like a constant battle. I get it. We've felt the same struggles. But guess what.?Those lives that seem perfect, they're not. They're not real and they're harmful. Harmful for you and the individuals living in the mirage. When you live in a fake reality or try to live up to a fake reality you're hurting yourself and all those around you. In this podcast, Luke and Jena break down what a perfection mirage is, why it's harmful, and our opportunity to live authentic lives.

This is a tough one for sure…. Any parent knows the challenge of discussing any complex subject with their kids. War, death, starvation, global pandemics, racism, etc..These are difficult subjects to discuss and often also difficult subjects for our kids to comprehend. But, they’re also critical to discuss with our kids. So how do we do it? Great question! We’re on the same journey as you! In this podcast, Jena and Luke discuss our struggles and how we’re handling discussing this important subject with our kids.

Who's the boss in your house? Lately, it seems like our kids are running the show... Not ideal, right? From demanding snacks every 20 seconds to interrupting nearly every discussion Jena and I are have. Admittedly, we have work to do here. But, why's it feel so hard? Why do we feel guilt when we "ignore" our kids? In this podcast, Jena and Luke break down our struggles and how we plan, hope?!?, to turn it around!

Having a difficult time keeping positive? Suck in a rut? No energy? We’ve got 5 ways to get back on track! New podcast up: Imperfect Positivity! Positivity doesn’t have to be perfect, but you got to have it! Jena and Luke dive into 5 key things we have learned to stay on track with positivity in our home. It’s a journey and by no means perfect, but essential for a quality life! We discuss 1) How to get yourself out of a rut 2) Winning each day 3) Finding opportunities 4) Shielding yourself from negativity 5) Focusing on controllables. Podcast link in profile. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, SoundCloud, Castbox and others. Subscribe today and please share the message with someone you know that needs a little boost.

Tensions a little escalated in your home? It's like a roller coaster you can't get off! Jena and I have definitely had our battles, not only during this time, but over our nearly 12 years of marriage. We have learned some valuable things over the course of that time that are even more important now than ever with our increased time together. If you continue to do nothing, ignore or hold those emotions in.... oh man, you're in for some fireworks! In this podcast, Jena and Luke break down how to NOT destroy your relationship during this 24/7 lockdown, what we've learned that works for us when tensions get high and what we’re doing to continually improve in this area.