This Is Life:

Welcome back or maybe for the first time to This is Life:! Welcome to my series on a healthy family. This episode is the second of five. In this episode, Tim and I had the pleasure of speaking to Brent and Elisa and got a behind the scenes peak into their marriage and how they have made it work for over 30 years. We talked and laughed about the decisions they made to have the marriage they have today. They shared how they met and their journey to where they are now and hope to go in the future. We discussed how they navigated parenthood and their finances to allow them to enjoy life and give their family the life they desired. We learned that having faith in God and a desire to do things His way can bring you blessings that you could have never imagined. They also emphasized seizing the small moments because time truly does fly by. I am so excited to share the remainder of the series with you all. I hope you enjoy!

Welcome back or maybe for the first time to This is Life:! Welcome to my series on a healthy family. This episode is the first of five. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with our chosen family, the Gilmores, about how they have navigated the many seasons of family life. We talked and laughed about the decisions they made to have the family they have today. They shared how their roots contributed to their family dynamic. We discussed how the families they came has influenced the family that came from them, the traditions that were passed down and how they navigated the transition from being a young family to having adult daughters and maintaining a close family relationship. I learned some new things about being intentional with creating memories in the small moments and enjoying the ride. I am so excited to share the remainer of the series with you all. I hope you enjoy!

Welcome back or maybe for the first time to This is Life:! In this episode, Tim and I had the pleasure of speaking with friends and neighbors, Ozzie and Alaina, about how they are navigating life as an interfaith and intercultural family. We talked and laughed about the challenges they faced and have overcome. They shared how they met and how their relationship blossomed and led to marriage and family. We discussed how they are blending individual experiences to build their marriage and family. Tim and I learned some new nuggets about being intentional about finding similarities instead of differences and how seeking to gain understanding instead of division can make the world a kinder place. I hope you enjoy!

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Trigger Warning: This conversation includes the guest's experience with pregnancy loss. I know that is a very sensitive topic and want to make you aware so that you can make the best decision for you and your wellbeing. I hope you listen and enjoy this conversation and understand if you do not.

Welcome back or maybe for the first time to This is Life:! In this episode, I had a wonderful conversation with my neighbor, turned friend, Michelle, about her journey to and experiences in motherhood. We talked and laughed about the parenting journey and how to navigate tough times especially when you feel like you are the only person going through the situation. Michelle shares her story of pregnancy loss, becoming a mother to two beautiful daughters, working through the challenges of raising children who speak up for themselves, and the everyday task of finding food that a picky eater will eat. I hope you enjoy!

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Welcome back or maybe for the first time to This is Life:! In this episode, Tim and I had the pleasure of speaking with friends, CJ and Samantha, about how they are navigating life as newlyweds and a very blended family. We talked and laughed about the challenges that they face and are overcoming. They shared how the friendship they started led to marriage and family. We discussed how their individual experiences contribute to how they show up in their marriage and for their family. Tim and I learned some new nuggets about being intentional in our marriage and our relationships with our children. I hope you enjoy!

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Welcome back or maybe for the first time to This is Life:! In this episode, Tim and I had the pleasure of speaking with our marriage mentors and friends, Mike and Tiffany, about their many seasons of marriage. We talked and laughed about their journey to and through marriage over the last 33 years. They shared how the friendship they started in college led to marriage and children. We discussed how their early marriage experience shaped their later years to where they now support others in their marital journey. Tim and I learned some new nuggets about being intentional in our marriage and our relationships with our children. We hope you enjoy!

Welcome back or maybe for the first time to This is Life:! I have missed sharing my conversations with you all and I am looking forward to season 2! This season will focus on different types of relationships in addition to the great conversations that I get to have with my friends. There are a few new things happening in our world. Tim has been promoted to a season regular and will be in more episodes and we are expecting a new addition to our family this summer.

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Welcome back or maybe for the first time to This is Life:! It's hard to believe that this is the season finale! In this episode, I had a wonderful reflective conversation with my husband Tim, about all that has happened in 2025, lessons that we have learned this year, and what we will carry into 2026 and beyond. We discussed overcoming unexpected career shake-ups, Tim's journey to Naval Chaplaincy, how we overcame some bumps in our marriage. I am so grateful for all the love and support from everyone this season and I look forward to more conversation in the new year. I hope you enjoy!

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Welcome back or maybe for the first time to This is Life:! This episode ended up being two parts. In this episode I had an amazing conversation with my friend, Tamara, about the hardest things she has had to do in life and what she learned and from it In part 1 we talked and laughed about her time in the military the difficulty of funeralizing her brother after his tragic death. Part 2 goes into depth about how she has overcome the hardship to a place of acceptance. I hope you enjoy!

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Welcome back or maybe for the first time to This is Life:! This episode ended up being two parts. In this episode I had an amazing conversation with my friend, Tamara, about the hardest things she has had to do in life and what she learned and from it In part 1 we talked and laughed about her time in the military the difficulty of funeralizing her brother after his tragic death. Part 2 goes into depth about how she has overcome the hardship to a place of acceptance. I hope you enjoy!

P.S. Please follow the show so you can get updates when new episodes are available! New episodes every 7th and 21st of the month.