These Are The Days

We are SO excited for today's episode because we are covering a lot of ground!

First, we are going to tackle a fear floating around our world today when it comes to relationships: the fear of being cheesy. And how that fear holds us back from pursuing creativity in our love stories.

We are also going to play a fun game that involves YOU guys! We asked you on Instagram to share some statements/assumptions about us, and we are going to answer those.

A lot of those questions had to do with the farm. And we have been processing this all summer + are finally ready to share an update with you. While it won't answer all your questions, we know that it will bring enough clarity as we share our hearts.

And finally, we are going to talk about roles in our relationship (something you all have been asking more and more!)

So grab a cup of coffee, sit fireside, and let's dive in!

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In this episode you'll hear:

• How creativity + cheesy are different and how you can overcome the fear of being cheesy (and creative) in your relationship.
• Our roles within our marriage (what each of us does at home, in work, and with the kids).
• An honest update on the farm and how we are processing what feels like the death of a dream.
• A rose + thorn from our week (who remembers this from previous seasons??).

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If you know us, you know that we THRIVE off of adventure + spontaneity! Sure, we need routine, but we also need newness. It is about finding that balance, stepping out of your comfort zone, and saying yes to moments along the journey.

Adventures make good stories and they teach you so much about who you are, who someone else is, and how your relationship responds to life and situations.

Our world today has over complicated and over saturated the truest form of adventure. We are constantly comparing our life to someone else's and thinking we have to have the picture perfect adventure in order for it to be worth it. But that is not true at all!

The muscle of adventure is there. It just takes flexing + creativity to unlock it. And once you do, it is well worth it!

Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393.

In this episode you'll hear:

• 3 key components to a good adventure
• The principle of spontaneity + how you can use it in your relationship
• How you can (and should!) incorporate your kids into your adventures
• Questions you can ask one another as you define what adventure means to you

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Communication is the most crucial component in marriage. It can strengthen, heal and acknowledge your commitment to grow your relationship.

We live in a fast paced, convenient world that does not value the power of writing things down or communicating well. And one of the biggest things that come against healthy (+ creative) communication is social media. If not harnessed and wrangled, social media will rob you of your love story.

Communication isn't just a big conversation once a night before you go to bed. It can happen in creative ways throughout your day. Affirmations, sticky notes, letters - all of that. They are powerful! All it takes is a bunch of words strung together to build a beautiful story. There are little things you can do everyday that have weight + make such a big impact in your relationship. We hope this episode motivates you to do the small, simple, attainable things that come with big rewards.

Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Why communication is so important + how you can creatively communicate in your relationship
• Mailbox affirmations: what it is and how we do them
• 10 creative ways to communicate "I love you"

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The podcast is back!

But we aren't just excited about the new season of the show, we are also celebrating our new book, Creative Love ... which releases TODAY! This book is an essential follow up to A Love Letter Life. It is a snack book, as we call it! Creative Love is not meant to be a book you read in one sitting. It is a book full of ideas, challenges, and questions that help cultivate creativity in your relationship throughout the rest of your life. You can put it on your coffee table or night stand and reference back to it often!

In this episode, we are going to talk about how 2020 looked to us, what it meant for marriages, and how we are going to take action together this season on the show to link arms and cultivate a creative love together.

Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393.

In this episode you'll hear:

• How Jeremy + Audrey have viewed 2020.
• BTS of their new book, Creative Love.
• A glimpse of what is to come this season on the podcast.

For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

The theme of the last 6 months of our life has been scaling things back in our life which is why we have made the decision to wrap up season 4 of the podcast and take a break from releasing new episodes for a season. Our desire is to be authentic, real, and helpful, and offer great value to you guys. In order to do that, we need to fill up and invest in our own lives. We aren't quitting the podcast; we are taking a break. We will be back!

Enjoy this final episode of season 4, as we dive into a conversation around news consumptions, discerning truth, inviting healthy conversation, and a fun story that comes FULL circle after 9 years.

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We love having conversations with people we consider mentors and today's guests are definitely some of those people to us! John + Lisa Bevere, co-founders of Messenger International, have been married for 38 years, have 4 sons, 4 grandkids, and their heart for the Lord is so evident!

The Bevere's are driven to make disciples + truly loving others. And in this conversation you will definitely be able to see that! They give us tons of insight and practical ways to engage with the Bible and be living expressions of walking in truth and love. This conversation is not one to miss! Let's jump in!

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If you have been around for a bit, you know we have been diving into conversations around the impact social media and technology is having on humanity. And on today's episode we are excited (and honored!) to have John Eldredge on to discuss his new book, Get Your Life Back. It is all about how to find enjoyment and connection again, slow down and take intentional moments to pause with Jesus, and so much more. This episode is PACKED with wisdom! Get ready friends, this conversation is super inspiring!

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If you know us, you know we are BIG dreamers! So we get super excited and inspired when others dive into their dreams and run with their vision. Today we are sharing an amazing conversation we had with a couple who have found the courage to do what God has called them to!

Jodi King and Chris Rademaker are husband and wife, parents to two littles, and songwriters/musicians in their band, Love & The Outcome.

Their incredible story of following God and their dreams together is inspiring. Jodi + Chris are humble and very down to earth, so we are super excited to share this one with you guys. Let's jump in!

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You guys have been asking us to have Shawn + Andrew East on the show for a LONG time. We are excited to have them on AND they are the first athletes to join us. Shawn is a retired gymnast and Andrew is a retired NFL player. Athletics aside, we have a lot in common and this conversation shows that! From marriage, parenting, working together, and so much more. We know you will love this episode!

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With all that's going on in the world, we believe it's a really important time to start analyzing and talking about your foundations and where your roots are. This season is really causing people to stop and take a look at their lives with an honest lens, evaluating where they are at. For many it's a time for recalibration!

Ruth +Troy Simons released a book called, Foundations: 12 Biblical Truths To Shape A Family that is perfect for this time in our world! And it is not just for parents and families. These 12 Biblical Truths are essential to every person's life. Let's dig some roots in this season; roots that will hold steady and strong as we continue to journey through life.

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