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On this “Slightly Off Script” marriage podcast episode, Bethany and Andy discuss recent busyness, a last-minute weekend getaway at their favorite hotel with a rooftop bar, and their mixed feelings about Shake Shack. Bethany introduces a set of reflection questions—what’s working, what they’re working on, and what needs work—and they share current rhythms like early mornings with Scripture, journaling, reading, Orangetheory, time with friends, staying connected as a couple, and enjoying outdoor projects. They talk about training for a half-marathon, Bethany prepping for a powerlifting meet, ministry startup work, puppy challenges, and focusing on sleep and nutrition influenced by the book “The Body Teaches the Soul.” They identify morning/evening routines and true rest as areas needing work, mention interest in learning to smoke a pipe, and look ahead to summer plans like farmer’s markets, hiking, hosting, and possibly visiting an MLB park. They recommend shows including “Paradise” and “Love on the Spectrum.”
00:00 No Script Intro
00:56 Weekend Getaway Recap
02:23 Artemis Splashdown Talk
03:14 Shake Shack Debate
04:11 Murder Questions Setup
05:54 What’s Working Right Now
08:42 Bethanys Wins
10:33 Things Were Working On
10:43 Half Marathon And Ministry
14:10 Sleep Food And The Book
16:01 Fasting Feasting Ordinary
16:32 What Needs Work
17:07 Morning Rhythm Reset
18:10 Learning Real Rest
19:23 Pipe Smoking Project
21:25 Recalibrating Ministry Life
22:49 Summer Bucket List
24:52 Food Quest Debate
25:35 Listener Challenge Wrap
26:08 Media Recommendations
27:19 Love on the Spectrum
29:07 Final Sign Off
By Andy & Bethany Needham4.9
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On this “Slightly Off Script” marriage podcast episode, Bethany and Andy discuss recent busyness, a last-minute weekend getaway at their favorite hotel with a rooftop bar, and their mixed feelings about Shake Shack. Bethany introduces a set of reflection questions—what’s working, what they’re working on, and what needs work—and they share current rhythms like early mornings with Scripture, journaling, reading, Orangetheory, time with friends, staying connected as a couple, and enjoying outdoor projects. They talk about training for a half-marathon, Bethany prepping for a powerlifting meet, ministry startup work, puppy challenges, and focusing on sleep and nutrition influenced by the book “The Body Teaches the Soul.” They identify morning/evening routines and true rest as areas needing work, mention interest in learning to smoke a pipe, and look ahead to summer plans like farmer’s markets, hiking, hosting, and possibly visiting an MLB park. They recommend shows including “Paradise” and “Love on the Spectrum.”
00:00 No Script Intro
00:56 Weekend Getaway Recap
02:23 Artemis Splashdown Talk
03:14 Shake Shack Debate
04:11 Murder Questions Setup
05:54 What’s Working Right Now
08:42 Bethanys Wins
10:33 Things Were Working On
10:43 Half Marathon And Ministry
14:10 Sleep Food And The Book
16:01 Fasting Feasting Ordinary
16:32 What Needs Work
17:07 Morning Rhythm Reset
18:10 Learning Real Rest
19:23 Pipe Smoking Project
21:25 Recalibrating Ministry Life
22:49 Summer Bucket List
24:52 Food Quest Debate
25:35 Listener Challenge Wrap
26:08 Media Recommendations
27:19 Love on the Spectrum
29:07 Final Sign Off