We’re back! In this episode, Tyler and Virginia return from a planned podcast break to share a big life update—baby #4 is on the way! 🎉

They open up about the joy (and surprise) of parenting four, the realities of homeschooling, and what it looks like to cultivate peace and freedom in family rhythms. From homemade crumb quilts to homeschooling at the park, this episode offers both laughter and insight into the everyday messiness of family life.

Plus, they preview what’s coming next on the podcast with three new mini-series centered around:
🍽 Feeding the Family
✝️ Faith through Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms
🏡 Marriage & SYMBIS

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🧭 Episode Breakdown:
 • 0:00 - 1:01 | A surprise pregnancy announcement 🎉
 • 1:01 – 7:19 | Parenting three (soon four): what’s sweet and what’s surprising
 • 7:19 – 16:57 | Homeschooling highs and challenges
 • 16:57 – 19:58 | The value of unstructured play and family learning
 • 19:58 – 24:21 | What’s next: Feeding the Family, SYMBIS, and Faith series
 • 24:21 – 34:40 | Fantasy book corner: The Wheel of Time, Kindle woes, and why Amazon cancelled too soon 😤
 • 34:40 – 37:00 | Final thoughts and what’s messy (and beautiful) in life right now

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📌 Links & Mentions:
 • SYMBIS Assessment
 • Wheel of Time book series (Robert Jordan)

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 Upcoming Series:
 • Feeding the Family: simple, nourishing meals & less stressful mealtimes
 • Creeds, Confessions, & Catechisms: ancient truths for modern faith
 • Marriage through SYMBIS: tools for stronger relationships

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Thanks for being part of our messy and beautiful journey! ❤️