The Timms Take

Rachel and Matt talk about the guilt around certain areas that they carry with them about their parenting, how they process that individually and together.

How do you grapple with guilt, whether parenting-related or in another part of your life? We'd love to hear about it. Email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• Instagram Reel about "Soaking It All In"
• The Bear on Hulu

Matt and Rachel explore the question "what compelling or interesting things do you bring in your role in our family?" It leads to an interesting and encouraging conversation as they explore their dynamic and how that interacts with early expectations in marriage.

Have you had a conversation like this with someone? Inspired by this episode? We'd love to hear about it. Email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• NYT Opinion on athletic groups replacing religion: "The Church of Group Fitness"

Rachel and Matt offer a whole episode of TV recommendations. Now that they can't just use Matt's parents' Netflix, they are watching shows one streaming platform at a time. So, if you only subscribed for a month, what do they think you should watch? Listen to find out. 

We'd love to hear your recommendations. What are your favorite shows? What should we check out? Why should we subscribe to Paramount+? Let us know at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• Amazon Prime: Primo and Jury Duty
• Max (HBO): Newsroom and The West Wing 
• Recap Podcast: The West Wing Weekly
• Hulu: Survivor and Modern Family
• Podcast: On Fire with Jeff Probst
• Apple TV: Platonic and Trying
• Netflix: Madam Secretary and Formula 1: Drive to Survive (bonus mention to The Diplomat)
• Disney+: Bluey and Andor
• Favorite Bluey episodes: Baby Race and Sleepytime

We're back! Matt and Rachel talk about the future of the podcast and share a few of the things that have happened recently including Julian's birth, Oliver's third birthday and how they feel about it all.

As we broaden the topics of the podcast, we're game for anything - send us a note about something you'd be curious to hear our "take" on! Email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• Zingo, the game Matt and Oliver were playing.

No, it's not an update; just a couple of tired parents trying to not mislead listeners.

More to (maybe) come soon (maybe), we think (possibly)...

One month out from baby #2 and how are we feeling? Rachel and Matt reflect on what they are anticipating, how they've been preparing (and not preparing), and what this might mean for their relationship.

Plus an announcement of our upcoming plans (or lack thereof).

We welcome mail responses to episodes old and new! Email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• Kate Bowler, "A Blessing for the Life You Have"
• In a fitting Easter story, the Chick-fil-A Side salad died, and then rose again. 

This episode is all (and only) the other stuff featuring a new favorite fantasy series, newsletter, another (rival?) podcast and some of Oliver's recent sayings. Links below!

Plus Rachel asks for breakfast suggestions.

Breakfast suggestions? Future topic ideas? Send them to  [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• Chris Traegar from Parks and Rec
• The Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn
• Craig Mod: Roden, Ridgeline, his website
• Bible Project Podcast on the Law

In this episode,  Matt and Rachel talk about their recent summit conversation and the way it created a significant "before and after" moment for Matt.

How do you practice contentment? Email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• "From the Summit" by Hannah (aka "Blog Crush Lady")
• Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
• Survivor is back!
• The Ember mug

In this episode,  Rachel and Matt discuss screen time, how much Oliver gets it, and why it might be helpful for us to just relax a little (or more than a little).

Plus a mention of Oliver's first dentist experience.

Do you have thoughts on screen time? We know you do! Email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• Emily Oster's Cribsheet
• "From the Summit" by Hannah (aka "Blog Crush Lady")
• Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel

In this episode,  Matt and Rachel rank Oliver's 22 stuffed animals, discussing their rankings in light of affection and emotional reactions, longevity, our personal connections to his animals, places they've been, and their heritage.

Disagree with these authoritative rankings? Email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

• Photos of Oliver's animals: Almost the Whole Gang; Some of the Top 10
• A poor substitute for Yaya that we hope we never have to buy.
• Bluey: Unicorse