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Mental Health and/or Depression issues is not a billboard that is visually seen. When it is exposed and shown, it has already went through a great depth in order to surface, but that depth left behind a deep deep ruin that can't always be filled with advice, a pat on a back, or a "you'll get over it". 

Today we reveal something that we didn't want anyone to see but was NECESSARY to show to let everyone that deals with depression that you are not alone... This podcast was not intended to give you the science of what causes depression, or how to fix it... We hope it brings hope that are struggling with depression, and/or if you have a loved one that is, that you can be there for them with patience, love, and care. 

IF you are dealing with depression and need help:

CHAT: http://anthemofhope.org/hopeline

DEPRESSION/SUICIDE hotline:  1-800-273-TALK (8255)

IF you simply want to share your story, some helpful advice, or even a success story, and/or need a prayer request, PLEASE let us know... Comment below, or email! 

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We love you all, and joy comes in the morning! 

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Right after Father's Day was our SONS 8th birthday. We share their story, and a couple of things to consider if you or someone you know is planning to have multiples or babies in the near future! There's PLENTY more of behind the scenes story that i'm sure we miss but enjoy this episode and laugh at our adventure in raising multiples. 

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Father Figures, Father, Dad, Pops... The very word sends so many thoughts, emotions, and even moves people to become more of themselves than they expect or ever wanted anyone to even see (good or bad). There are extremes to almost all directions when we hear that or when we, as dads, are reminded that we are. Why is that? Why do some call this a burden, when others, call the same responsibility a blessing? 

How odd is it, that a very GIFT that God, himself, blesses us with to showcase the very relationship that God had with Jesus, and we shrug at how we feel about it? 

This episode, we hope to bring out the qualities that GOD has revealed to us, and how that could unfold to the very wonderful framework of forgiveness, responsibility, and love. 

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Sometimes, in life, God hands you a gift and this gift affirms a talent. RJ talks about his journey in the Art/illustration/Graphic Design industry with CHH, Reach Records Musicians, and now becoming a Full Time Designer currently. 

Emily interviews RJ and asks some reoccurring questions he comes across in the business. 

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In the world around us and the climate of today, INCLUDING the topics that are constantly filling up the STATIC of arguments, WE as believers are told to be SET APART! But where does one stand? Do we fight? Do we stand up for injustice? Where in the word does it say where and how we can be set apart in His NAME? 

We address some of those things in this episode. The topics came up in conversation and also some things we questioned ourselves. 

*NOTE* We are not arrived pastors, or know-it-all type of people. This was a real conversation that we had outside of the podcast, and framed to fit it in this one episode. This is a conversation that we should all have with each other and where GOD stands. 

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Ever have one of "THOSE DAYS" as a parent? One of which you know, God is sovereign, but you're literally just surviving? 

Even AFTER recording this our week has been interestingly challenging. Ups, and downs, and struggles in between. We want to make sure that we're being honest with everyone and transparent to assure that being a believer in Christ has its narrow roads and you can feel the gravity more than ever. BUT because we and YOU are still able to breathe right now is assurance that we have an unbelievable good Father. We hope you feel encouraged and ready to take on those challenges. 

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Have you ever asked the young ones in your life to ASK YOU questions that they've never known about YOU? The Us & Stuff Kids ask us some questions and we were actually surprised on the things they asked and what they DIDN'T know, or we just ASSUMED they knew. This also gave us some personal time with them individually! 

Come on in and join us and listen to the wee ones chat and ask US questions. 

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In this Episode, RJ goes to California to meet with a team of creatives for Beleaf In Fatherhood. There, they discuss some questions on how RJ and Beleaf met and being a creative and having a tribe/team.

We also ask ourselves those similar questions on what we do and what is coming up in the next season being a graphic designer/illustrator and our direction into being a creative, and an Author/Illustrator TEAM. 

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After our in depth discussion on Good Friday about DO WE LIVE as if we have truly witnessed CHRIST'S RESURRECTION?, this episode felt only fitting on talking about "the CHEAP version of Christ" and we called it "Idolatry" (pronounced A Dollar Tree) The cheaper knock off version of Christ. 

Recording this on Easter really challenged us as a family to really think of why we do the holidays we do? and what idols are going on in our own lives. PLEASE hit us up and let us know what you think and tell us what are some STRUGGLES/IDOLS? that you see in your life? What are some practical stuff you're doing to change that? 

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If we were to be able to go back in time to witness the death of our God in the flesh. Mourn and cry, and unsure of the prophecy that he spoke of, and clinging onto memories of the amazing things he said and did. Then, just when you were working up the courage to move on, YOU SEE HIM. Not a hallucination, not just a glimpse... you are talking to Him, you're almost in disbelief because HE DID exactly what He SAID... Then you think to yourself, "Well, that means EVERYTHING He said is 110% TRUE!"?!! Then as YOU are begging Him to stay, or take you with Him, He ascends into heaven leaving you with a wonderful gift of Himself IN your heart...

How would the next event/moment/minute be? What would you do? 

NOW, look at yourself NOW 2019. Same outcome... What does it reflect? 

Join us in our CONVICTION and our challenge to our hardened soil of God's Work and resurrection on the cross and HOW we live having witness such an occasion. 

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