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 way! 

This week we’re celebrating the anniversary of one of our favorite episodes of all time. Back in April of 2019, Jenni and I had the incredible honor of sitting down with the lovely Jan Peterson, wife of beloved pastor & 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 complete awe of a life well lived. ⠀

So today, we celebrate Jan and Eugene, and all they taught us through their life together of what it truly means to live life well. Listen in. 

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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 has taught us through these amazing couples he placed on our path!  So we thought it might be helpful to share some of the most valuable 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 way! 

This week we’re featuring a conversation we had with our good friends and mentors, Mark and Jan Foreman. Mark and Jan are the parents of Jon and Tim Foreman from the band Switchfoot, pastors at North Coast Calvary Chapel, and also just happen to be the authors of one of our very favorite parenting books, Never Say No!

As you listen to Mark and Jan share, you will quickly understand why their book remains at the top of our list! We chat with Mark and Jan about how to really enjoy our kids, the importance of saying yes to the invitations from our kids to join them in adventure, and also becoming people who lead the way in our own lives by saying yes to the adventures God is calling us to take! Their wisdom and advice have truly been transformative to us both in our parenting and in our lives. We know you will be blessed and impacted as well! Enjoy our conversation with Mark and Jan Foreman.

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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. 

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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 us!

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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 he and his wife Kay overcame through the grace and rescue of God.  Stories of God’s rescue never get old. We hope and pray this conversation will bless you as much as it did for us! Make sure you grab a friend or two and go support this movie, out in theaters now.

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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 relationship with Him.

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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 with the Nockles that we didn’t want to cut anything! So, we’re sharing this conversation in two parts! Today we’re chatting with Nate & Christy about the heart behind Christy’s brand new record, This is the Hour.

If you haven’t yet, make sure you go back and listen to Part One of this rich conversation with the Nockles where we travel down memory lane with Nate & Christy as they reflect on decades of marriage and music together. They also discuss the timeless marriage, faith, and family rhythms that have carried them along the way!

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127. Nathan & Christy Nockles | From Rest to Rest



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 with the Nockles that we didn’t want to cut anything! So, we’re sharing this conversation in two parts! Today we’re heading down memory lane with Nate & Christy as they reflect on decades of marriage and music together. They also discuss the timeless marriage, faith, and family rhythms that have carried them along the way! 

Make sure to tune in next time for the second half of this rich conversation where we dive into the heart behind Christy’s brand new record, This is the Hour. 

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126. Moving Past If Only



Welcome back, friends! It’s so good to be with you again! After enjoying a much needed time of rest and refresh with our family, we are excited to be back for a brand new season of The Rhythm of Us.  So many wonderful conversations coming up around the rhythms that carry us that we cannot wait to share with you. Stay Tuned!

This week we’re unpacking a powerful truth God showed us over the break that has brought so much breakthrough in our own lives!  Praying the Lord will speak to you through it as well!

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125. Glenn & Holly Packiam | The Intentional Year



On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Author and Lead Pastor of Rock Harbor Church, Glenn Packiam and his wife Holly about the practice of taking an annual retreat to reflect on the year and craft a new year with intention and purpose.  Glenn and Holly unpack how to reflect on the lessons and celebrations of the past season, identify themes and a sense of calling for the season ahead, and implement new rhythms of prayer, rest, renewal, relationships, and work.

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