Episodes

Nov. 13, 2025

148. Andy Gullahorn and Jill Phillips | Love is a Long Game

On today’s episode we’re chatting with Andy Gullahorn and Jill Phillips. Andy and Jill are local Nashville treasures, well known throughout the community as amazing singer songwriters, Belmont Alumni, married for 27 years, and just all around wonderful humans. We chat with Andy and Jill about their journey of working together in the music industry, the rhythms that have carried them over the last 27 years, and the unique ways that marriage has sharpened them along the way. We absolutely loved th...
Oct. 30, 2025

147. The Future Us

What does the Future Us look like? Who do we hope to become, twenty, thirty, forty years from now? When they leave our home, what will our kids say about the love they watched us share? What kind of relationship do we long to enjoy together? The truth is the habits we choose to practice today will determine the couple we become tomorrow. On today’s episode we’re sharing three practices that you and your spouse can walk through to help you intentionally move toward the future you’re both dreamin...
Oct. 16, 2025

146. Andrew Osenga | How to Remember

On today’s episode we’re joined by our new friend Andrew Osenga. Andrew is a songwriter, musician, record producer, and leader of Anchor Hymns, a multi generational community of artists creating new sacred songs for the church. He has worked extensively with artists such as Steven Curtis Chapman, Andrew Peterson and Caedmon’s Call. He is also the host of one of our very favorite podcasts: The Pivot. We chat with Andrew about his story moving from the cornfields of Illinois to pursue his dream of...
Oct. 2, 2025

145. In My Head Habits

It’s our first episode back for the Fall, and we’re so excited to start a brand new season. Today we’re unpacking the idea of “in my head habits.” How to identify them, both individually and as a couple, and how to move our highest values from just a list of things we wish we could squeeze in more to an intentional part of our regular rhythm of life. Listen in. Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https:...
Sept. 11, 2025

Revisiting | The Rhythm of Speaking Life

This month we’re revisiting some our favorite episodes from the past as we get ready for a brand new season of The Rhythm of Us starting soon! This episode originally aired on February 10, 2022. We hope you’ll grab your Rhythm of Us book and join us as we dive deeper into the rhythms of thriving marriages! In this week’s episode we’re diving into rhythm #1: The Rhythm of Speaking Life! Listen in. Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Connect with Chris & Jenni: https://therhythmofus.com https:/...
Aug. 28, 2025

Revisiting | John Eldredge | Get Your Life Back

This month we’re revisiting some our favorite episodes from the past as we get ready for a brand new season of The Rhythm of Us starting in September! This episode originally aired on February 25, 2020. On today’s episode we’re very thrilled to welcome back to the show, for the third time, our good friend, the one and only Mr. John Eldredge! If you’re not familiar with John, he’s the founder of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado Springs, well known Christian Speaker, and best selling author ...
Aug. 13, 2025

Revisiting | Shauna Niequist | Finding Beauty in a New Season

This month we’re revisiting some our favorite episodes from the past as we get ready for a brand new season of The Rhythm of Us starting in September! This episode originally aired in April 7, 2022. Today we’re thrilled to welcome Shauna Niequist to the show. Shauna is the NYT’s best selling author of books such as Present over Perfect, Bread & Wine, and Savor. We sat down with Shauna to unpack her latest book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned that Yet. Shauna shares her journey of navigating life in ...
July 9, 2025

144. Shannon Scott | Trusting the Sovereign Hand of God

On today’s episode of The Rhythm of Us, we are so excited to chat with our sweet friend, Shannon Scott. Shannon is a Bible teacher, author, and the host of the podcast Everything Made Beautiful. She also serves on the team at QAVA, a local ministry here in Franklin, Tennessee. We chat with Shannon about the twists and turns of her story throughout the years, important lessons learned along the way, and trusting God even through excruciating times. Wherever this finds you today, we hope God wil...
June 19, 2025

143. Josh & Morgan Thompson | It Takes a Village

One of the things we talk a lot about in our book, The Rhythm of Home, is the idea of building your family village. One thing parenting will teach you pretty quickly is that you can’t do it alone, so praying for a handful of amazing families you can do life with and raise your kids together becomes really important. On today’s episode, we are so excited to introduce you to two incredible people from our family’s village, our good friends and neighbors, Josh & Morgan Thompson. Josh & Morgan have...
June 5, 2025

142. Jason and Tori Benham | Staying Connected in Every Season

This week on The Rhythm of Us we’re chatting with our good friends Jason & Tori Benham. Jason and Tori are incredible speakers, marriage coaches and best selling authors of Beauty in Battle. Jason & Tori share some of the lessons they’ve learned over the last 25 years of marriage, rhythms that have helped them fight for and not against each other, and practice ways to stay connected in every season. Wherever this finds you today, we hope God will speak directly to your heart and circumstance th...
May 14, 2025

141. Christy Nockles | Be Where Your Feet Are

Welcome Back Friends! On this week's episode we are thrilled to welcome back for the third time, best selling author, podcaster, worship leader, amazing songwriter, and our good friend, Christy Nockles. Christy is sharing the heart behind her beautiful brand new album, King Who Never Sleeps, which has pretty much been on repeat in our home this season! We chat with Christy about the importance of being where your feet are, which also happens to be one of our favorite songs on this new album. How...
April 23, 2025

140. Helpful Rhythms for Decision Making

On today's episode we get to flip the script as I interview Chris on his best practices for decision making. There isn't a week in our house where Chris does not receive a phone call from a buddy or two, asking him to talk them through a big decision. As someone who struggles regularly with decision fatigue myself, I often lean on Chris' strengths to help me make the tough calls. Whatever decision you may be currently facing, we pray this conversation will be helpful to you, that the Lord will g...
April 2, 2025

139. Meshali Mitchell | Living the Restored Life

On today’s episode our good friend and world renowned photographer, Meshali Mitchell returns to join us for her third time on The Rhythm of Us to share about her journey of healing and restoration. Meshali is known for her incredible gift of capturing the heart and soul through her beautiful portraits, which is why she’s one of the most highly sought after photographers on the planet. Meshali shares her story of partnering with God to redeem the broken places in her life and important lessons sh...
March 19, 2025

138. Bob & Ruth McKeaney | Hungry for Home

On today's episode of The Rhythm of Us, we are so honored to have award winning author Ruth McKeaney and her husband Bob joining us. You may have seen the McKeaneys beautiful home in the Philadelphia area called Hillside Farm, which has been featured in countless magazines and media posts, or from Ruth’s show on Homeworthy called At Home with Ruth McKeaney. We chat with Bob and Ruth about the ups and downs of 26 years of marriage, raising five amazing kids, and the rhythms that have carried them...
March 6, 2025

137. Melanie Shankle | Trust the Story God is Writing

Welcome Back Friends! So thrilled to be back for another season of The Rhythm of Us! On today’s episode, we’re chatting with New York Time’s best selling author, Melanie Shankle about navigating the turbulent teen years. Melanie has written some of my very favorite books, Sparkly Green Earrings,(on parenting), Antelope in the Living Room(on marriage), and Nobody’s Cuter than You (on friendship), and now her latest release, Here Be Dragons just to name a few! Melanie is wonderful, hilarious, genu...
June 4, 2024

136. The Rhythm of Home

Today is the day!! Our brand new book, The Rhythm of Home is launching out into the world!! Join us as we unpack the heart behind it! Listen in. . . . Grab your copy of The Rhythm of Home Featured Music: As For Me, by Christy Nockles on This is the Hour Connect with Chris & Jenni: Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us https://therhythmofus.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/jennigraebe/ https://www.instagram.com/therhythmofus/
May 9, 2024

135. Charlie Peacock and Andi Ashworth | Everything Matters

Welcome back friends! This week we’re continuing in our Mentor Couples series leading up to the launch of our new book, The Rhythm of Home, releasing June 4! If you haven’t yet, make sure you pre-order your copy so you will be able to snag your bonuses when they become available at therhythmofus.com Today we’re excited to share this conversation with legendary artist and producer Charlie Peacock and his lovely wife, Andi. Charlie has written songs and produced for everyone you can think of from ...
April 25, 2024

134. Jan Peterson | A Life Well Lived

This week we’re continuing in our Mentor Couples series leading up to the launch of our new book, The Rhythm of Home, releasing June 4! So many of the rhythms that have carried us as a couple and as a family over the years, God has taught us through these amazing couples he placed along our path, and we are so excited to share with you some of the most helpful conversations we’ve had with some of the wisest couples we know. Some new, some old that have been incredibly valuable to us along the wa...
April 4, 2024

133: Mark and Jan Foreman | Never Say No

This week we’re starting a brand new series leading up to the launch of our new book, The Rhythm of Home, releasing June 4! One of the ways God has faithfully led us over the years has been through bringing many older, wiser couples around us, who are enough ahead of us on the journey to offer helpful wisdom for the season we are in. We have come to value learning from them as much as humanly possible. So many of the rhythms that have carried us as a couple and as a family over the years, God ha...
March 21, 2024

132: Sara Hagerty | The Gift of Limitations

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with our good friend and best selling author, Sara Hagerty. We chat with Sara about her latest project: The Gift of Limitations, as she unpacks her journey of finding the beauty hidden beneath the boundaries of her life. If you have ever felt stuck or limited by circumstances that just don’t seem to change, this conversation is for you. Pull up a chair and join us, this is a great one! Listen in! Order your copy of The Rhythm of Us Featured Music: As For Me, by...
Nov. 2, 2023

131: Douglas McKelvey | Every Moment Holy

On today's episode we're chatting with poet, songwriter, and best selling author, Douglas McKelvey about his latest work: Every Moment Holy, Volume 3: The Work of the People. Every Moment Holy is a beautifully written book of prayers that point us toward the true sacredness of the ordinary moments that make up our lives. These prayers have meant so much to our family over the years, and this conversation with Douglas was an incredible blessing as well. We pray it will bless you as much as it did...
Oct. 5, 2023

130. Willie and Korie Robertson | Redemption Stories

On today's episode we're kicking off this brand new season right with our friends Willie and Korie Robertson from the hit show Duck Dynasty. We dive into the sweet story of how they met, the strengths they've learned from each other along the way, and the specific rhythms that have carried them through 31 years of marriage. Willie and Korie also share the heart behind their brand the new movie, called The Blind, which tells the incredible redemption story of Willie's Dad, Phil, and the struggles...
June 7, 2023

129. Addison Bevere | Fresh Rhythms of Prayer

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with our good friend and best selling author, Addison Bevere. Addison is COO of Messenger International (founded by John & Lisa Bevere), and cofounder of SonsAndDaughters.tv Addison shares his journey with prayer over the years and how he has learned to step into and through the tension of prayer, toward the place where God’s voice becomes real. We loved the wisdom Addison shares on how to embrace new practices of prayer that can lead us to a deeper relationshi...
May 18, 2023

128. Nathan & Christy Nockles | This is the Hour | Part 2

Welcome back friends! We are so thrilled to be back with you all! On today’s episode, we’re chatting with our good friends Nathan & Christy Nockles, who you might have known back in the day as the Christian Music duo, Watermark. Christy and Nathan have had a long, successful career in music since the early 90s, leading worship as featured artists in the passion movement and releasing 12 records, including Christy's latest project, This is the Hour. We covered so much amazing ground in our time w...