Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered

This was a special episode to record. Listen in as Stefan shares what it is like to have Ben as his dad. Who's the strictest parent? Listen and find out. We also chat about the ways that parents embarrass their kids, and swap stories about favorite family memories. 

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You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't matter where you are in your own story - there's something for everyone on this show!

And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren't going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. 

If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast

Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here

You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Listen in as we record remotely - thanks covid. We had a great conversation digging into why it is difficult for Jason to identify a time when he felt most alive. Ben talks church and plays a clip from that day's church service. Jason shares about the intentional work he and Meaghan are doing to improve their relationship - even when it is hard. We ask each other 2 questions  and enjoy putting the other on the spot to answer without any time to think.

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You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't matter where you are in your own story - there's something for everyone on this show!

And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren't going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. 

If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast

Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here

You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Therapist Amanda Waldron returns to talk about her new role as Faith Deconstruction/Reconstruction Coach. We chat about each of our own experiences deconstructing our faith, and share the ways in which we are working on reconstruction. 

Amanda is committed to creating a safe space where it is ok to talk about our big doubts regarding faith. As you listen, we invite you to consider your own faith journey. We'd love to hear about it - send us an email at [email protected]

To learn more about Amanda's therapy practice, check out www.wholeselfgr.com

And to learn more about her new faith deconstruction/reconstruction coaching practice, check out www.heyamandawaldron.com

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You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't matter where you are in your own story - there's something for everyone on this show!

And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren't going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. 

If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast

Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here

You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ben took his family on a crazy journey west to Oregon, back east to Montana, and then back west to Portland and the Oregon coast. Along the way, the Krakers met some of their son Stefan's biological relatives. 

This trip definitely had a lot of wildcard moments where Ben & wife Andi were simply out of control, and had no other choice but to go with the flow.

Listen in to find out how it went, and about the incredible happenings that took place!

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You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't matter where you are in your own story - there's something for everyone on this show!

And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren't going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. 

If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast

Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here

You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ben is on vacation so Mike and Jason sit down for a personal format episode and talk beards, Tupelo Honey, how we fight like girls, and break room therapy. 

Jason gets pretty vulnerable and talks about something in his past that changed a lot of things in his life.

Mike talks about his dad and the struggle he had with him growing up.

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You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't matter where you are in your own story - there's something for everyone on this show!

And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren't going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. 

If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast

Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here

You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

We all know that it is important to see a mental health therapist. Ben and Jason have spent many hours encouraging listeners to seek this out.

But what if there are barriers to seeing a therapist?

What if there are smaller baby steps that need to be taken first?

How can we work on our mental health, outside of the therapist's office? 

Listen in as we discuss the answers to these questions!

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stions!You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't matter where you are in your own story - there's something for everyone on this show!

And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren't going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. 

If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast

Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here

You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Mike VanDrie joins us to talk about current events and catch up on the happenings in our own lives. We cover the gamut -- when competition doesn't feel friendly, angry Mike, and Jason talks about going to church!

After some amazing banter, we jump into the meat of this episode and tackle some current events. Ben brought an article about post-COVID burnout to the table, Jason showed us a video that we spent a lot of time unpacking, and Mike informed us of the ridiculous hunting/fishing prohibition law that is being considered in Oregon!

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You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't matter where you are in your own story - there's something for everyone on this show!

And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren't going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. 

If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast

Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here

You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Jason was recently diagnosed with a pretty serious physical condition. Meanwhile, he and Meaghan hit a tricky spot in their communication. Ben found out he was hacked, and dealt with hackers at work after the fourth of July break. 

Ben and Jason talk through some perceived judgment that Jason felt coming from Ben. Things get a bit uncomfortable but are resolved in the end.

You'll hear a bit of memory lane (including the moonwalking bear) as we revisit bits of Episode 4. 

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You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't matter where you are in your own story - there's something for everyone on this show!

And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren't going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. 

If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast

Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here

You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Atheist, skeptic, and free-thinker Katherine Roberts used to be a pastor for 20+ years. Listen as she shares about her deeply emotional salvation experience, and find out why she no longer sees that event as spiritual.

Katherine and her husband were victims of a Ponzi scheme that operated out of their church building. As if that wasn't crazy enough, another unexpected happening was learning 16 years later that her husband had an affair and was father to another woman's child.

We close with an impassioned discussion about what faith is, and how nobody has been able to convince Katherine that God is real. 

You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't matter where you are in your own story - there's something for everyone on this show!

And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren't going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. 

If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast

Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here

You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ben & Jason share how they would handle cringey parenting situations -- including whether or not to wipe the arse of your child's friend who is at your house for a visit! We also talk about pictures of our kids on other parents' social media, lying on those pesky "how many books did your kid read" forms, and more. Check out the cringey situations here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mikespohr/11-hilariously-hard-what-would-you-do-questions-for-parents

We also speak candidly about whether we are helping our kids pursue what is good for them, or if we are more committed to encouraging them to pursue what is BEST.  Read more here: https://www.daniel-wong.com/2012/05/26/10-questions-that-successful-parents-ask-themselves/

You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't matter where you are in your own story - there's something for everyone on this show!

And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren't going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. 

If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast

Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here

You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group