Crystal Paine Show
259 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 480 ratingsThe Crystal Paine Show is dedicated to helping you embrace life right where you are and take practical steps to get where you want to go. Crystal says, "My hope is that this podcast will serve as an inspiration to your week, a pause in your day to slow down and reflect a little, a looked-forward-to part of your weekly routine, a place where we can connect on a deeper level… and ultimately, my desire is that you come away from listening to each episode feeling motivated to bloom where you are planted and take intentional steps to move in the direction you are longing to go." Crystal is a wife, mom of 6, foster/adoptive mom, speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and online entrepreneur, best known for founding MoneySavingMom.com.
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157. Why Your Prayers Might Not Be Answered
February 15, 2022 16:23 - 30 minutes - 28 MBI recently shared a little bit about prayer on Instagram in answer to a woman's question about praying to change her husband. I got so many responses from what I shared and many followup questions, that I wanted to focus this podcast episode on that topic. First off, I think we often have a false sense of what prayer is. It's not about bringing our laundry list of things we want changed and fixed to God; it's about a relationship with Him. It's about releasing our desire to control and mic...
156. A Different Perspective on Foster Care (with Jamie Finn)
February 08, 2022 10:56 - 31 minutes - 29 MBI first found Jamie Finn's instagram when we were beginning our foster care journey. As I started watching her stories and reading her posts, God used her words to really change my heart and perspective on foster care. When we started fostering, I was really focused on helping kids and I honestly had a critical attitude toward birth parents. But Jamie's words convicted me that I needed a heart change. A Gospel-centered approach to fostering wasn't about rescuing children but about walking ...
155. 3 Questions to Ask When Your Child is Frustrated
February 01, 2022 23:28 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBOne of the kids woke up really frustrated recently. In all honesty, I wanted to respond back in frustration... because it felt like a really “silly” thing for them to be upset by. But if I’ve learned anything in over 17 years of mothering, it’s this: responding in frustrating to a child who is frustrated never ends well. Just trust me on this. So instead, I took a deep breath, leaned on the Holy Spirit, and asked them to share what was wrong. They had a lot to vent out right then & I p...
154. 5 Things I Do Every Morning
January 25, 2022 15:03 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWhat is one thing you do every morning to start your day well? How you begin your days sets up the foundation for how you live your life. Here are 5 things I do every morning to start my day with intention: 1. Create a simple plan — I make a time-blocked to do list on a notebook. (If that feels like a lot, you could just do 3-5 things you want to accomplish in order of priority.) Making a plan helps me live with much more focus and use my time well. 2. Write down blessings — I take ...
153. 8 Ways I Simplify My Life
January 18, 2022 14:03 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBIt’s so easy to over-complicate life. To completely miss simple solutions because they are, well, just too easy! Now, hear me out: I’m not saying you should be lazy or lax. What I am saying is that there’s no point in wasting a lot of time and energy on making life more complicated or difficult than it needs to be. The more we pare down to what matters most, the more time we have to intentionally invest in what’s important. Two questions I ask regularly as I come up against a problem or ...
152. What I Learned From a Year of Intentional Proximity
January 11, 2022 14:41 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBMy word for 2021 was Show Up. (Okay, that’s two words, but who’s counting?) This simple phrase impacted so much of my year and served as a guide for how I lived my day-to-day. Any time I found out a friend was struggling or discouraged or just feeling overwhelmed or tired, I tried to stop and pray, “God, how would You have me show up for her?” That sometimes looked like sending a text or checking in regularly or just stopping to pray or sending dinner or a card. But it often looked like r...
151. Surprise! I'm 15 weeks pregnant!
January 04, 2022 14:39 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWe’ve been keeping a secret for 11 weeks — I’m 15 weeks pregnant!!!! Yes, this news was possibly even more shocking than when we found out I was pregnant with Kierstyn after 10 years of infertility! In fact, we were so surprised, we waited a full week to tell our kids — which, if you know Jesse and me well, you know we can’t keep secrets from our kids! We found out I was pregnant right after saying yes to adopting Baby D... who we thought was going to our family’s caboose! But God definite...
150. What We Learned in 2021
December 14, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB“I can’t do this. It’s too much. I’m scared.” I lay awake in bed pretty much all night long the first night Baby D arrived. I felt completely overwhelmed and in over my head. When they told us he had Down syndrome and a cleft lip (they didn’t realize he had a cleft palate, too) + a feeding tube, I expected an 8-month-old baby that was somewhat delayed. I didn’t expect him to show up as a tiny malnourished infant that was just 11 pounds, in 0-3 month clothes, and non-responsive. I knew he ...
149. Our December Bucket List
December 07, 2021 15:22 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWelcome back! We unplugged for a few weeks; visiting family and friends in Kansas for Thanksgiving but we are excited to be back with another episode today! In this week's episode, we not only talk about our December Bucket List but we also share an exciting Baby D update, what we've been reading, what is saving our lives, and some thoughts on self-care vs. self-comfort. In This Episode [00:34] - Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show. [03:24] - Today we're sharing a bi...
148. Only Jesus Gets to Tell You Who You Are
November 16, 2021 15:43 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBRemember in last week's podcast episode when we alluded to how you can often pre-decide a negative narrative about yourself and you can let that cloud all your interactions with others? Instead of hearing their kind words or assuming they are sharing something out of love, you hear and see everything through the lens of a negative narrative. In this week's podcast episode, Jesse and discuss this more in-depth. We talk about lies we've believed, how these have colored our viewpoints, and ho...
147. How We {mostly} Stopped Arguing
November 09, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBIn this week's episode of the Crystal Paine Show, Jesse and I share some of the lessons we've learned in our almost 19 years of marriage on how fight less and communicate with more grace and depth. We talk about practical strategies, personal development and growth, and how to approach difficult conversations that could potentially lead to conflict and misunderstanding. We also share some family updates -- especially about Baby D's upcoming surgery -- and then we talk about what we've bee...
146. A Surrendered Yes (with Rebekah Lyons)
November 02, 2021 14:48 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBHaving open hands and an open heart is one part of A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free, the new book by Rebekah Lyons. A Surrendered Yes is also about living in the now. On today’s episode of The Crystal Paine Show, Rebekah and I talk about what it was like for her to have a child diagnosed with Down syndrome, what living a surrendered life looks like, and how God doesn’t call you to anything that He won't also give you the strength for. Rebekah and her family have be...
145. Our Unexpected Adoption News
October 26, 2021 14:24 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIf you follow me on Instagram, or Facebook, we already announced the big news, but on the podcast today, we get to tell the story behind the news. Listen in to hear all the details on our unexpected adoption story + we share what is saving our lives, books we're reading, and more! In This Episode [00:37] - Welcome to The Crystal Paine Show today we are sharing some pretty big news. [01:21] - Jesse shares our big news. [02:05] - Jesse had an eventful 24 hours. [04:27] - I've been r...
144. You Were Made for This Moment (with Max Lucado)
October 19, 2021 22:59 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIt was an honor to have Max Lucado in studio recently to talk about his new book, You Were Made For This Moment: Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow. We begin the conversation with me sharing about how his children's book, You Are Special, deeply impacted my life. And then Max shared the really amazing story behind the book which you don't want to miss! He also shared how he got started writing, about his time in Brazil, how he first made writing a priority while being a missionary, ...
143. A Love Languages Quiz
October 12, 2021 13:41 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBDo you know what your love languages are? Do you know what the love languages are of those close to you? Understanding how people give and receive love can make such a difference in our relationships. In this podcast, Jesse and I talk about what we've learned about love languages over the almost 19 years of marriage + what we learned recently in revisiting this through a Love Languages quiz we took as part of doing a Date Night in a Box recently. In this podcast, we also give you lots of...
142. Worship Suffocates Worry (with Katie Reid)
October 05, 2021 14:31 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB"Worship suffocates worry.” This powerful quote by Katie Reid has been challenging me ever since I read it in her book, Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done. When I’m feeling worry creeping in, when I’m starting to stress over the what if’s or unknowns, I want to choose worship instead. This might mean turning on worship music and singing along (there’s something about singing about the goodness and faithfulness of God that just changes your perspective and outl...
141. Living a Grace-Filled Life in a Stress-Filled World (with Ruth Chou Simons)
September 28, 2021 13:25 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBDo you feel like your days are filled with stress? In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Ruth Chou Simons all about living a grace-filled life in a stress-filled world. Ruth Chou Simons is a best-selling author and founder of GraceLaced. She has been married to her husband Troy for 23 years and they have been involved in the local ministry most of their lives. Ruth and Troy have 6 sons ages 19 to 8. Everything that Ruth does has this aroma of beauty and it's such an inspiration to m...
141. Living a Grace-Filled Life in a Stress-Filled World (with Ruth Chou Simmons)
September 28, 2021 13:25 - 34 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat are you doing to improve your life? We are going to dive into what it looks like to replace the gospel of self improvement with the gospel of life transforming grace and our special guest is Ruth Chou Simons. Everything that Ruth does has this aroma of beauty which is the opposite of me. Where I am a cut and dry minimalist. Ruth Chou Simons is a best selling author and founder of GraceLaced. She has been married to her husband Troy for 23 years and they have been involved in the local...
140. When Your Prayers Aren't Answered Like You Hoped
September 21, 2021 13:17 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBDo you feel like your prayers are being ignored? This is something that has been on our hearts to share and a story that God is currently writing for us... of a decade of having a dream and a hope and not seeing prayers answers. But in hindsight, God was answering those prayers -- just not in the way we ever could have thought or dreamed! And His story is so much better! In those 10 years, God taught us so many lessons on faith, and resting in Him, and contentment, and just opening our hea...
139. Do This One Thing Every Morning (with Alison Lumbatis)
September 15, 2021 04:10 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBI am thrilled to have Alison Lumbatis on the podcast today to talk about one of the most important things you can do every morning to change your day -- and your life! What's that? Get dressed. I know it sounds simple and you might even be rolling your eyes right now, but I can guarantee you that it makes a huge difference. Don't just take my word for it, though! Listen to this week's episode where Alison and I talk about how what you wear sets the tone for your day and your mood and yo...
138. How to Keep Going When Life is Hard (with Lisa Whittle)
September 07, 2021 13:35 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBI've been talking with and hearing from so many people who are tired, weary, and just wanting to shut down. If you can relate to this, you will definitely want to listen to this week's podcast episode! I'm talking with Lisa Whittle, the author of the brand-new book: The Hard Good: Showing Up for God to Work in You When You Want to Shut Down. Lisa answers honestly the questions I ask about what to do when we are exhausted and burnt out and life feels hard and overwhelming. We discuss why s...
137. Dating vs. Courtship: Our honest thoughts
August 31, 2021 13:18 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBOur topic today – our takes on courtship and dating - might be considered a bit controversial by some! You may recall an early episode of the podcast in which we talked about our own history involving this topic, and if you did hear that episode, then you may also remember that we have a pretty unique story of how Jesse and I ended up in a relationship together and how we had strict courtship rules set by our parents. In this episode, we're talking more about that and answering the questi...
136. Don't Miss Out on This Superpower! (with Jeannie Cunnion)
August 24, 2021 12:54 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBLongtime listeners or new listeners who have gone back and listened to our older episodes may recall one of our early episodes in which we had Jeannie Cunnion on the show as a special guest to talk about how to be a happier mom! Well, Jeannie is back again this week to discuss her new book — how it came to be, what it means to rely on the Holy Spirit, and how that can change your life. Jeannie shares so many great points during our conversation such as how the Holy Spirit is available in a...
135. Answering your burning questions
August 18, 2021 02:36 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIt has been a while since we have done this, but we are bringing it back – that is, answering your burning questions! We tackle a variety of your questions today including how Jesse felt leaving his job as an attorney, which of us handles the bills and budgeting, how arguing between us pretty much always indicates a deeper issue, and our personalities. We also reflect on how our personalities and interests are different and similar and how this has changed in 18 years of being married. ...
134. Our Experience with Covid
August 10, 2021 14:43 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBCovid... that was the last thing I expected she would test positive for when our doctor sent us to the hospital when Kierstyn was really, really sick a few weeks ago. She had come down with a fever and a really bad case of what we thought were hives all of a sudden on Saturday night. We called the after-hours nurse and she had us go in and get it checked out at the walk-in clinic that night. They thought it was just some sort of allergic reaction + a virus. They gave her Benadryl and told u...
133. Our Best Strategies for Raising "Twins"
July 20, 2021 23:06 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBAlthough we've never actually had twins – neither biologically nor via fostering – we have had two babies for most of the past year and a half, so we thought that we would share some of our best advice and tips on either having twins or fostering twins! The biggest thing we've learned is that it takes time (our experience has been 4-6 weeks) to establish a comfortable rhythm and routine, so be patient, and give yourself (and those around you) a lot of grace. We also recommend finding creat...
132. Family Breakfasts: What We're Doing Instead of Family Dinners
July 13, 2021 18:34 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBA few years ago, we went through a season with a lot of evening activities. During that season, we decided to switch from family dinners to family breakfasts. We would all eat a hot breakfast (usually eggs and bacon, maybe toast or pancakes, too) and spend some time reading the Bible and talking together. We were homeschooling at the time and didn't have any specific time we needed to get out the door in the mornings, so it worked so well for our family. Recently, we've had a lot going on...
131. A crazy travel story
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBSome of you may recall the podcast episode that we did last year during lockdown about some of our craziest travel stories. Well, we're coming back at you with another round of that, sharing another crazy vacation story! This one happened on our recent trip to Kansas. We usually have good success booking hotels at the last-minute online. But well, things didn't go so well this time. In fact, for the first time ever, we checked out of the hotel after only staying for one day. I think this...
130. You Get What You Expect (+ some thoughts on raising teens)
June 22, 2021 14:06 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB“I love having teenagers!” I said this to a young mom recently who told me how she gets so discouraged with people telling her, “Just enjoy these years when they are young because it’s not going to be fun when they are teens.” She sighed and said to me, “I wish people would stop declaring such negativity over my kids’ futures!” I couldn’t “Amen” her statement fast enough! And I loved getting to share with her how much I love having teens. Sure, we have hard moments and days. Sure, there ...
129. My System for Keeping on Top of Emails
June 15, 2021 13:10 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBFeeling overwhelmed by email? In this episode, I share some of my best tips and practices for taming the email monster -- strategies I've learned from processing millions of emails and messages over the years (I get hundreds of emails/messages every day, so I've had to learn to be efficient!) In addition to talking about email, Jesse and I chat about Kathrynne's new job, I share a really personal email that encouraged me (shared with permission!), we talk about two books we're reading/list...
128. Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos
June 08, 2021 12:57 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIf you were to drop by our home on any given day right now, you’d likely find that there are dishes in the sink, crumbs on the counter, and baby toys on the floor. My bed is probably unmade. I might not be out of my PJs yet. And it may smell like a very recent poopy diaper. I’ll be holding a baby or running after a toddler. I will invariably need to leave the room multiple times to change a diaper or make a bottle or try to soothe a little one who is fussy. There will likely be teens c...
127. Living Out Your Calling (instead of being limited by lies) with Paul Angone
June 01, 2021 12:54 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWhat’s holding you back from living out your calling or doing that thing you have always dreamed of doing? Could it be lies you are believing that are holding you back from facing your fears? Maybe you feel like that dream of yours is just too big or too out-of-reach or too impossible? If so, I think you'll be really encouraged by this week's episode of the Crystal Paine Show. I sit down and have a conversation with Paul Agone, husband, father of four, blogger, podcaster, and author of mu...
126. Addressing the assumptions
May 25, 2021 14:53 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBJust for fun, Jesse and I took the popular Share Your Assumptions About Me Instagram story idea and turned it into a podcast episode. We asked for people to share their assumptions about us and then we chose a number of them to respond/react to. We addressed assumptions that Jesse gets nervous coming on the podcast, that we never yell or fight, that we don't have a pet, that we eat a lot of ice cream, that we're more wild and crazy than we let on, that I wear the pants in the family, that ...
125. Stop Saying "I Can't"
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBSo often, when I share about something we're doing -- sticking with a $70 grocery budget, staying out of debt, choosing to save up and pay cash for something, fostering, etc., people will immediately write in and let me know why they can't do what we're doing. Here's the thing: I don't share what I do online expecting that everyone is going to do exactly what we're doing. Foster care might not be a possibility for you. You might be in a situation where a mortgage is a smarter idea than ren...
124. Unexpected Lessons from a Year of Foster Care
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIt has been just over a year since we brought home Champ, our first long-term placement in our foster care journey. It's been a year of learning, growing, and riding a rollercoaster of emotions. In this episode of the podcast, Jesse and I sit down and recount some of the most unexpected lessons -- the grief of goodbye, walking through deep sadness with our kids, what we've learned through reunification, how it has impacted our kids, thoughts on caring for a child with special needs, and ho...
123. How I Became More Extroverted
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBFor years, I let the belief that I was shy and introverted hold me back. While on the outside, I might have seemed like I was outgoing in some situations, I was constantly second-guessing and psycho-analyzing everything I did… "Do they like me? Did I disappoint them? Should I have been more outgoing or less outgoing? Are they distancing themself from me? Did I do something?" It was not until I confronted some big lies I was believing about myself and started understanding and believing how...
122. Love-Centered Parenting
April 27, 2021 10:38 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWhen Jesse and I were talking about what topic to tackle for this week's episode, I said something to the affect of, "Well, I've gone on almost 60 other podcasts, radio shows, and TV shows talking about Love-Centered Parenting, but I've yet to really dive into the topic on my own podcast. Maybe that would be a good topic for this week's episode?? If you've been considering getting a copy of my new book, Love-Centered Parenting, but you've wondered if it would be a fit for you, be sure to l...
121. Bad Attitude? Feeling Frustrated? Try this!
April 20, 2021 09:53 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn light of so many new and unexpected things in our lives recently, Jesse and I are chatting all about how to maintain a positive attitude in difficult seasons. One of the most important things for me is to focus on how much I am loved by God. Remembering and resting in His love and faithfulness changes my perspective on life. In addition, starting my day with praying over my day and handing my fears and concerns over to the Lord is so helpful. I also try to steep myself in truth and tr...
120. How to Nix Your Negative Narrative (with Jon Acuff)
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBDo you have a soundtrack on repeat in your head that is repeating negative things and holding you back? Many of us do -- often without even realizing it! Jon Acuff joins me on the podcast this week to share about how he discovered these soundtracks in his own life, how they were affecting him in a negative way, and how choosing a new soundtrack has changed his life. Jon is a best-selling author and motivational speaker and he’s spent a lot of time over the past few years paying attention...
119. Phones, Social Media, and Being Present With Our Kids
April 06, 2021 12:43 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBDo you struggle to set good parameters for social media? In this week's podcast episode, Jesse and I tackle a question from a listener about how we set boundaries for our phones (trust me, we're a work in progress when it comes to this, as you'll find out in the episode!) We talk about different strategies we've implemented, why I take one day off from posting on social media each week, how Jesse had Kathrynne set up accountability for him, what I learned from my time-tracking experiment, ...
118. 4 Strategies to Feel Less Stressed
March 30, 2021 19:42 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBI recently shared some strategies on Instagram that have helped me to feel less stressed: 1) Recognize that in most cases, stress is a choice. No one can *make* me stressed (or angry or sad or happy, for that matter). I can choose my response in any situation. I can’t always choose my circumstances, but I can choose my response. And my response is my responsibility. 2) See stress as an indicator that something is out of line. Instead of just assuming stress is a normal, unavoidable part ...
A Trip to Disney + a New Baby! (what a week!)
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this week’s episode of The Crystal Paine Show, Jesse and I sit down and give you a fun life update — sharing all about our wild week full of a trip to Disney for Jesse, saying yes to a sweet little foster baby who has medical complexities, learning how to care for him in the middle of all the whirlwind of book launch, and getting the stomach bug thrown in there for good measure. Yes, all of that happened in the span of just one week! Be sure to listen in for all the details and how God...
116. The Big Day is Here!
March 16, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBJust for fun, this week on the podcast to celebrate the launch of Love-Centered Parenting, we turn the tables and Jesse hosts the show and interviews me about why I wrote another book when I never thought I would, a real behind-the-scenes look at how I wrote this book, what the editorial process is like for writing a book, plus much more! He asks me some of his own questions + questions you all submitted, including: Did I plan to write another book? (Spoiler alert: the answer is no!) Ho...
115. Un-hurrying Your Heart with Jennifer Dukes Lee
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this age of hurry and hustle where so many feel overworked and overwhelmed, is it possible to slow down? Is it possible to be successful and fulfilled in life while living at a slower pace? What would it take and what would it look like to live in a space of rest with an unhurried heart? In this episode, Jennifer Dukes Lee and I sit down and talk about what being an accidental farmer's wife has taught her about seasons and the importance of growing slow. If your heart feels hurried an...
114. An Honest Conversation About Faith with Angie Smith
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWe finally made it happen -- after having to cancel due to the snow and ice the week before. Angie Smith came over to record a podcast... and we covered a lot of ground in our short interview! Angie is one of those people who is always so honest and also hilarious. Every time I'm with her, she makes me think with her deep questions AND she makes me laugh until the tears come with her funny stories! In this episode, we begin by recounting how Angie and I met at a blogging conference a numbe...
113. An interview with Kathrynne
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBLast week, while the kids were off of school because of the ice and snow, Jesse and I sat down and interviewed Kathrynne, our 16-year-old. She answered some of your questions that you'd submitted on topics like: how parents can build stronger relationships with their teens why she feels like she can trust us her honest thoughts on kids and social media how she feels most heard and understood (and what makes her feel like we're not listening/paying attention) what learning to drive...
112. How We're Preparing for the College Years
February 16, 2021 10:57 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBHow are you preparing for the college years? The question came into one of my Q&A Saturday features on Instagram stories recently. I loved how the question was worded because it wasn't, "How are you financially preparing for college?" Or, "How are you preparing your kids academically for college?" Or even, "How are your kids preparing for college?" Instead, it was more of a holistic approach about preparing for the college years as a whole. In this week's episode of The Crystal Paine Sho...
111. Answering Your Burning Questions
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIt's time for another edition of Answering Your Burning Questions! About once a quarter, Jesse and I sit down and devote a podcast episode to your questions. In this episode, we answer these questions: Is Jesse still doing CrossFit? (We also share a little more about current workout routines.) What top three tips would you give to your pre-married selves? When do you plan to retire? What are your favorite activities to do with each of the kids? Should you pay off your mortgage or in...
110. How I Got Over My Fear of Negative Reviews
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB“This was the worst garbage. I picked this up as an audiobook to listen to. Her voice is exceptionally annoying.” This was one of many similar reviews of my second book. While there were lots of kind reviews, all I could hear was that I should not ever narrate an audiobook again because my nasally voice irritated people. I was embarrassed that I had ever considered doing it myself. So guess what I did? I told my publishers that I didn’t want to narrate my third book and they hired a prof...
109. 18 Years of Marriage: 10 Lessons We've Learned
January 26, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBJesse and I celebrated our 18th anniversary recently (our marriage is officially an adult!) and we had fun sitting down and recounting 10 lessons we've learned in 18 years of marriage. We talk about lessons like: if your wife says she's not hungry, still get food for her and why daily gestures are more important than celebrating Hallmark holidays. We also share honestly about a simple phrase that has completely changed the way we communicate and how I completely blew an opportunity when Je...