Episodes

On today’s episode we invited one of our very favorite entrepreneurial couples couples, Steve and Sarah Dubbeldam to join us for a conversation about believing in each other's dreams, and bringing those dreams to life. Steve is the founder of Wilderness Collective, offering trip-of-a-lifetime adventure experiences with the intention of inspiring character development through exploration.(yes please!) Sarah is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Darling Magazine, a quarterly publication that seeks...

This week, we’re jumping into the world of writing and we've brought in the best of the best for you. We’ve asked our good friend and NavPress Publisher, Mr. Don Pape to join us. With over 30 years in the business, Don has published over a dozen New York Times best-sellers and worked with incredible authors such as Francis Chan, Madeline L’Engle, and Eugene Peterson. Don is one of the most humble, authentic, wise people you could hope to encounter and the advice he shares on writing your story ...

A few short months ago, Chris and I had the incredible honor of sitting down with the lovely Jan Peterson, wife of beloved author Eugene Peterson, for what none of us realized would be her very last interview. Shortly after our time together, her health began a rapid decline, and she went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 10, 2019. To say we were blessed by our time with Jan would be a vast understatement. It is a gift we will treasure forever. Jan had us cracking up, tearing up, and in comp...

On today’s episode, we had the wonderful honor of sitting down with the one and only Margaret Feinberg. If you've never heard Margaret before you're in for such a treat today. She's recently been named one of Christianity Today’s top women shaping culture, she's a beloved Bible teacher, and author of several best selling books including her latest project we’re chatting about today, Taste and See. Margaret shares with us the transforming power of gathering around the table, simple tips to creat...

What a treat we have for today's episode. If you’ve listened to this podcast for very long at all, you’ve heard me, quoting, almost weekly, the one and only, Eugene Peterson. Just in case anyone is unfamiliar with Eugene Peterson, he was a very much beloved American Pastor, professor, author and poet who passed away in 2018. Eugene wrote over 30 books including The Message, which is a beautiful paraphrasing translation of the Bible into modern everyday language. On today’s episode, we had the i...

On today’s episode we’re talking with our new friend, Kellye Fabian. Kellye is an incredible author, teacher, and pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, IL. A few months ago, way back to Episode 33, we had a wonderful conversation with our friend Aaron Niequist, who introduced us all to our latest addiction, The Practice gathering podcast. One of our very favorite episodes features our guest today, Kellye Fabian who teaches all about the life changing practice of asking sacred quest...

On today’s episode we’re talking with Kyle Idleman. Kyle is the Teaching Pastor at Southeast Christian in Louisville, KY, best selling author of six books, including his latest project we are chatting about with him today, Don't Give Up. Anyone can start something, but the fruit is in the not giving up. Kyle encourages us to run the race, chase the call, and never give up. Listen in. Books Mentioned: Not a Fan Don't Give Up Dare to Lead LIW Recommended Resources Connect with Chris & Jenni:...

On today’s episode we're talking about how to stay crazy in love with best selling author and speaker for Proverbs 31 Ministries, Karen Ehman. What if the marriage you've always wanted could be the one you already have? Karen shares with us how to recover that passion, the power of consistently showing up, how to find your unique calling as a couple, avoiding the trap of joy stealing comparison, and so much more. If you’re hoping to hold on to the spark in your marriage or looking to recover wha...

On today’s episode we invited one of our new favorite author, speaker, podcasters Emily P. Freeman, to join us for a conversation about the practice of decision making. Emily is a bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast where she helps create space for the soul to breathe. If you’re feeling stuck over a certain decision, you’ve weighed the options but just can’t see things clearly yet, this episode is for you. Listen in. Books Mentioned: The Next Right Thing - htt...

On today's episode we're wrapping up our series for the month of February, unpacking a few simple, but powerful practices that have brought life to our marriage, and we pray that as you put them into practice in your own life, you'll experience growth and joy in your relationships as well. Listen in. Links + Resources Mentioned: The Life You've Always Wanted : https://amzn.to/2LbDUI3 Long Obedience in the Same Direction : https://amzn.to/2XtQLLh Ep. 017 : Mark & Jan Foreman http://apple.co/2...

We are always so humbled when people ask, "How do you have such a great marriage?" Of course, the truth is there is no such thing as a perfect marriage, however there are practical things we can all do to help us love each other well and cultivate the marriage we long for. For the month of February, we're unpacking a few simple, but powerful practices that have brought life to our marriage, and pray that as you put them into practice in your own life, you'll experience growth and joy in your re...

We are always so humbled when people ask us, "How do you have such a great marriage?" Of course, the truth is there is no such thing as a perfect marriage, however there are practical things we can all do to love each other well and cultivate the marriage we long for. In honor of Valentines Day, we're unpacking a few simple, but powerful practices that have brought life to our marriage, and pray that as you put them into practice in your own life, you'll experience growth and joy in your relatio...

On today’s episode we welcomed our very first Aussie to the show, one of our favorite author, speaker, church planters, Michael Frost. Mike is internationally recognized as one of the leading voices in the missional church movement. He is the author of over twelve popular Christian books, including his latest project we’re chatting with him about today, Keep Christianity Weird. We had such a blast chatting with Mike, we were literally on the edge of our seats the entire time, soaking up every w...

On this week’s very special episode, we had the incredible joy of welcoming back to the show, one of our very favorite mentors on planet earth…. Mr. John Eldredge. If you’re new to the podcast, make sure you check out our first episode with John (Ep. 30) where you’ll hear how John went from just barely surviving to living the life of adventure He longed for. John is a dynamic speaker, counselor, and Director of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado who is known most for his best selling book, W...

On today’s episode we had the incredible honor of chatting with President of Proverbs 31 Ministries, International speaker, and New York Times best-selling author of over 20 books : Lysa Terkeurst. Lysa might just be one of the bravest people we’ve encountered. With great authenticity and vulnerability, she shares how she learned to trust God and fiercely cling to hope while walking through not just one but several of her greatest nightmares including the unraveling of her marriage and a cancer...

In this week’s episode we’re celebrating 2018! What an incredible ride it’s been! We could not be more grateful for each and every one of you who listen and share in this journey with us as we learn together what it means to live our one life well! One of our very favorite parts of every episode happens when we ask each guest the same three questions: What’s a book that’s changed your life? What’s a habit that’s changed your life? What advice would you give to the younger you? It’s always s...

In this week’s episode we’re celebrating one year together as a podcast community! What an incredible ride it’s been! We could not be more grateful for each and every one of you who listen and share in this journey with us as we learn together what it means to live our one life well! One of our very favorite parts of every episode happens when we ask each guest the same three questions: What’s a book that’s changed your life? What’s a habit that’s changed your life? What advice would you giv...

This week we’re throwing it back to one of our most popular episodes of 2018 with our amazing friends and the founders of Truth & Co: Casey and Anisa Darnell We covered just about everything in our conversation! From how to look for and support your spouse’s dreams, order your life according to what matters most, Anisa’s experience on HGTV’s Design Wars, and we may have even discussed Casey’s former glory days in a Christian boy band! You will probably laugh out loud, you may even shed a tear, ...

We have an extra special treat for you guys today! We asked our good friend and amazing Worship Leader, Austin Benjamin to join us for this episode, and in keeping with this episode's theme of authenticity, we asked him to do a simple, acoustic version of God Will Make a Way. So find a quiet place, soak it in, sing along, or just listen and receive the promise of this amazing song. God is working all around you, even when you cannot see. He will make a way for you.

If you grew up anywhere near a church, chances are good you heard the widely popular worship song, “God Will Make a Way”, in fact you probably started humming the tune as soon as you heard the title. On today’s episode we had the incredible honor of chatting with the writer of this cherished tune, Don Moen. A pioneer of the Praise and Worship movement, Don is an internationally acclaimed, multi award-winning music artist who spent his career as a worship leader, producer, songwriter, and music ...

This week we’re talking about parenting well with one of our favorite parenting experts, Jeannie Cunnion. Jeannie’s written two best selling books on parenting (Mom Set free & Parenting the Whole Hearted Child), has a Master’s degree in Social Work, and is a contributing writer for The Better Mom and Fox News. Jeannie's writing has been featured on outlets such as The Today Show, Fox and Friends, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family. We chat with Jeannie about her journey of becoming an “acci...

On today’s episode we’re chatting with our new friend, Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan is an incredibly gifted faith and culture writer whose published more than 3,000 articles for outlets such as the New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and CNN. We chat with Jonathan about his journey moving from the Bible Belt to New York City and how he found himself struggling to engage people in spiritual conversations who didn't speak the "christianese" he was used to in the South. If you've ever found ...

On today’s episode we had the incredible honor of chatting with one of our very favorite mentors on the planet, New York Times best selling author, Stasi Eldredge. Stasi and her husband John lead Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado and have been such a guiding light to us throughout our faith journey. We could not be more excited to share this incredible conversation with you today. We chat with Stasi about her latest project, DEFIANT JOY, taking hold of our joy, hope, and life in the midst of...

On today’s episode we’re talking with Neil Tomba. Neil has served as the senior pastor for 17 years at one of the most well known, well loved churches in Dallas, Texas, Northwest Bible Church. Years ago, a huge dream was born in Neil's heart when he discovered two of his greatest passions : having conversations about Jesus, and spending time in the great outdoors. Neil decided loving Jesus meant more than just listening to sermons every Sunday, it meant taking risks and sharing the Jesus he lov...