These Are The Days

Happy New Year!! ✨ The holiday season was FULL of movement for us. We spent Christmas at Roloff Farm (in the home where Jeremy had Christmas every year growing up!) then went to our cabin in Spring River before heading back to our temporary home with Audrey's family. 🫠 We've lived out of luggage for the last two weeks, and there is a reality to it that social media just doesn't paint! So, we want to share some BTS of our experience over the last few weeks. BUT more so, Jeremy faced his "dragons" and went back to his childhood home for Christmas. Because there is something powerful, vulnerable, and healing when you face your dragons. 💌 In this episode we talk about: Creative date night ideas; what we do + how we plan intentionally to make dates happen How being at the farm for Christmas brought a depth of peace to our family Discovering whether your kids are feelers, thinkers, or doers (+ what to ask them that will help them feel seen, loved, and process best) Our gender predictions for baby #4 (we will find out soon!!) Links to anything we mentioned: 52 Date Night Tracker 1,000 Hours Outside Podcast 1,000 Hours Outside Tracker Book Spring River Cabin + see availability! Spring River Cabin list of items most asked about Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Shop Audrey's Amazon Storefront Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

You say the word "Santa" and it brings up a diverse perspective of experiences, memories, word maps, and pictures. 🎄So let's talk about this – because for us, we used to sit on side of the Santa-camp and now we find ourselves moving towards the other side. Like many things in parenting, Santa is something we've changed our minds on. Simply said, we are allowing Santa in our home (+ it means something different than "doing" Santa to us). We are all about protecting our kids' childhood and allowing them to cherish childhood. We want to give them a childhood that fosters their imagination and lets them be little. If you find yourself having conversations around Santa in your home + how to foster childhood while maintaining truth, we hope this conversation serves as an invitation to discover what works best for your family. PS - have you heard the news? The Marriage Journal and The Debt Free Journal is available in Barnes & Noble, nationwide! If you find them in your store, tag us on social media so we can see + celebrate together! 💌 In this episode we talk about: How "allowing Santa" differs from "doing Santa" to us Alternative ways to answer the question "Is Santa real?" (and how the way you guide you kids' fosters a healthy filter for truth) Our perspectives of both sides of the Santa-camp Links to anything we mentioned: All our favorite Advent resources + books: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/advent Just Nicholas book based on the true story of St. Nicholas: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/justnicholas Our Nativity set: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/nativityset Jesse Tree Ornaments: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/jessetree Debt Free Journal: https://www.beating50percent.com/collections/books/products/debt-free-journal The Marriage Journal: https://www.beating50percent.com/products/themarriagejournal Memories of Christmas: https://www.beating50percent.com/products/memories-of-christmas Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Shop Audrey's Amazon Storefront Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

You guys have probably seen or heard us talk about 1,000 hours outside on our social media. For the last 3 years we have been trying to complete our 1,000 hours outside as a family. We are SO close to finally hitting our goal this year – which is super exciting! 🥳 We asked Ginny Yurich (the mind behind 1,000 Hours Outside) to join us for this conversion to talk about the importance of being outside for our kids, our family, and for nature. Our kids get one childhood and how we fill the days are valuable … for them AND for the family unit. We KNOW you are going to love this episode! 🌲 In this episode we talk about: Filling life with what we want first and leaving the leftovers for screens Ways nature supports physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development Childhood being the place you begin to pass the baton well onto your kids The importance of boredom + why it is vital for children to transition into adulthood Links to anything we mentioned: Ginny's Book: Until The Streelights Come On Ginny's 1,000 Hours Activity Book Ginny's Podcast Smart Moves by Dr. Carla Hannaford Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom Simplicity Parenting Beyond Winning by Kim John Payne and Luis Fernando Llosa Reset Your Child's Brain by Victoria Dunckley MD Outside Kids in and Inside World by Steven Rinella Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Shop Audrey's Amazon Storefront Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

What are things you value as a family? ♥️ If you have been following us for a while, you know family values are a big part of what we talk about. For our family, the values we've built unite us and ground us – keep us centered and tethered to reality. We know that creating family values can feel overwhelming + daunting. You may feel like you have to instill all those values all the time. You may be thinking: how do I actually implement those values with my family? As we talk about our family values, how we came up with them, and how we implement them, we hope you walk away encouraged + inspired to sit down with your spouse and spend time coming up with your family values. We are going to offer you some practical tools that will help you simplify the focus of your values so you instill them into your kids. ⚒️ *There's still time!* Have you grabbed our heirloom Memories of Christmas journals yet?!!🎄These beautiful 25-year Christmas memory books are the perfect way to record and cherish your Christmas memories, photos, cards, and recipes throughout the years and precious keepsake to pass down through the generations. They are available for podcast listeners at memoriesofchristmasjournal.com In this episode we talk about: Questions you can discuss together to figure out what your family values are Our 12 family values and why we focus on one each month of the year Ways we *very practically* instill our family values in our kids Links to anything we mentioned: Grab our Family Values Planner Our previous episode on Family Values (this is the blog post that simplifies what we do!) Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Shop Audrey's Amazon Storefront Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

We're pregnant with baby #4! 🥳 So we thought this was the perfect episode to talk about expanding our family, how our parenting has evolved, what we're excited (and nervous) about with baby #4, and so much more. When it comes to parenting, we all want a formula but there is no right-one-way to do it. That just doesn't exist. Every kid, every family, and every season is different. And we have transitioned into a specific way of thinking that has released us from the pressure of being the perfect parent. We hope this inspires you to release that pressure too! ♥️ *There's still time!* Have you grabbed our heirloom Memories of Christmas journals yet?!!🎄These beautiful 25-year Christmas memory books are the perfect way to record and cherish your Christmas memories, photos, cards, and recipes throughout the years and precious keepsake to pass down through the generations. They are available for podcast listeners at memoriesofchristmasjournal.com In this episode we talk about: Where we currently stand when it comes to having more kids The perspective shift we've had in parenting that has helped us tremendously How communication (with our kids) has impacted our connection with our kids Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Shop Audrey's Amazon Storefront Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

Did you know we are remodeling our home? 😜 If you didn't it's ok! We haven't done the best job sharing about it online. Renovating our home means we've moved in with family. It's us, our kids, and Audrey's parents navigating life, homeschooling, work, and the renovation. And it has been quite overwhelming! 🥴 A big question we are getting about all this is … "how is it living with your parents?" That question typically comes with the expectation of a negative answer. But honestly, for us, it has been a huge blessing and has gone way better than we anticipated. Want to know why? Listen in! We're diving into the chaos, the reality, the beauty, and everything in between as we share about our home renovation journey so far. 🏠 *Still in stock!!* Have you grabbed our heirloom Memories of Christmas journals yet?!!🎄These beautiful 25-year Christmas memory books are the perfect way to record and cherish your Christmas memories, photos, cards, and recipes throughout the years and precious keepsake to pass down through the generations. They are available for podcast listeners at memoriesofchristmasjournal.com In this episode we talk about: Why we decided to live with family instead of staying somewhere else Expectation management + how we're applying this to our current living situation The reason we aren't putting the renovation on YouTube What the renovation is teaching us about how we treat people in life Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Shop Audrey's Amazon Storefront Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

*Still in stock!!* Have you grabbed our heirloom Memories of Christmas journals yet?!!🎄These beautiful 25-year Christmas memory books are the perfect way to record and cherish your Christmas memories, photos, cards, and recipes throughout the years and precious keepsake to pass down through the generations. They are available for podcast listeners at memoriesofchristmasjournal.com Let's talk about alcohol. Over the last year, our perspective around alcohol has evolved and has led to a pretty significant shift in our lives. One thing we have learned is that not every new discipline has to be extreme because extreme can be unhealthy. But when you develop new ways of living a more whole and healthy life, you understand that healthy moderation is possible. ♥️ There are several reasons why we have scaled back alcohol, and as we share them with you we hope conversations in your own heart and in your own home arise. In this episode we talk about: Our personal experiences + upbringing surrounding alcohol Ways alcohol was impacting our health (physically + spiritually) How being extreme in new disciplines can become unhealthy Why it was possible for us to give up alcohol this time compared to when we have tried before Links to anything we mentioned: Grab the Memories of Christmas Journal Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

Our heirloom Memories of Christmas journals are back!!!🎄These beautiful 25-year Christmas memory books are the perfect way to record and cherish your Christmas memories, photos, cards, and recipes throughout the years and precious keepsake to pass down through the generations. They are officially available today for podcast listeners at memoriesofchristmasjournal.com. With holidays coming up, travel may be in your future (whether in a car or on a plane), so we thought this was the perfect time to talk about traveling with little kids! 😆 For us, we value traveling enough that we didn't want to wait until the kids were older to travel. We know that travel breaks up routine + opens our kids' eyes to new perspectives. But we also know it is NOT easy … especially with little kids. There are things we have discovered over the years that have made traveling with our kids easier; not perfect, but easier. 👏 We are going to share things we've learned along the way – from packing, knowing what strollers and car seats to bring, mapping out daily schedules, the best time to board the plane, things we use to keep our kids entertained on the plane and SO much more. Another big part of today's conversation is all about screen time. We know it is a hot topic. We are not anti-screens but we have a stricter screen philosophy than most people. And we want to talk about how we integrate screen time into our travel. So, let's take off + get into this! ✈️ In this episode we talk about: Why we want our kids to travel and learn through travel experiences Our travel philosophy + how our parenting style speaks into it Cars vs. plan travel (hacks we do differently for each method of travel) What screen time looks like when we are traveling Links to anything we mentioned: Memories of Christmas Journal The Bucket List Family Our jogger stroller Doona Carseat/Stroller Doona Bike Slumber Pod Tonie Box code 20AUDREY for 20% off orders over $99 "Goldbug Book" aka one of our favorite books for the kids Boat Bag aka our "throw all carry-on bag" for travel Baggu Crossbody best-oversized fanny pack Homeopathic travel kit Portable sound machine Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

We get A LOT of questions about how we came to the decision to homeschool our kids. So we thought it would be fun, interesting, and (hopefully) helpful to talk about that in today's episode. 😊 Our decision is multifaceted and it wasn't just about education for our kids. Our goal in this conversation is to share our personal schooling experiences, talk about parenting and our thoughts on raising kids, and how homeschooling fits into all of it. So, let's talk about homeschooling! ♥️ PS - Memories of Christmas journal coming soon 👀 Make sure you are on our Roloff Monthly so you can be the first to know when they are back in stock! Sign up HERE. 💌 In this episode we talk about: Our personal school experiences Things homeschool offers our family that traditional school cannot The resources we use for homeschooling Links to anything we mentioned: The Marriage Journal Call of The Wild + Free by Ainsley Armit Good + Beautiful Curriculum Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

Let's talk about church ⛪ We have experienced many versions of the Christian church, and have openly shared them over the years. In our culture right now, there is a lot of sentiment around church; from church hurt, to frustrations, to people leaving church and not attending anymore. Over the last few years, we have found ourselves wrestling with the gap of what church should be like and what church is actually like. It has been a journey but we are landing on solid ground. 🥾 Our hope is that this conversation inspires conversations within your home, family, and marriage about being a follower of Jesus and what being part of the body of Christ means for you. Ps - have you left the podcast a review yet? We are so thankful for YOU, our listeners. And we want to hear what you love about the show. So take a moment to leave a review on your podcast app. It means the world to us ♥️ In this episode we talk about: Our individual backgrounds in church Letting go of expecting things from the church you can only get from walking with Jesus Why you shouldn't outsource your spiritual walk to the church Moving from criticism to grace when it comes to your perspective of the church Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

We just celebrated our 9 year anniversary (wild!) so marriage is at the forefront of this episode. ♥️ The last 9 years may have taken us away from our plans. But allowing the Spirit to move and shift them has led us to better plans than we could have expected, even if sometimes it has been challenging. Our marriage identity has been formed, and as we share our journey with you, we hope it inspires YOU to establish a marriage identity of your own. We are diving into running the Helvetia Half Marathon, our 13 mile marriage nuggets, and a behind the scenes look at partnerships + brand deals for influencers. Pre-sale for These Are The Days Sweatshirts is EXTENDED through Sunday, 10/15. We hope every time you put it on this cozy hoodie it can be a simple reminder to slow down, stay present to the moment and remember that every day is an opportunity to make memories with those you cherish most. In this episode we talk about: Our anniversary trip to Santa Barbara 13 marriage nuggets from the half marathon we ran together Ways we prioritized home, health, and holiness this last year Links to anything we mentioned: Podcast Sweatshirt Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

"When is the podcast coming back?" This is probably one of the most asked questions we received over the last 2 years. 🤣 We get it. We missed talking to you guys in this way just as much as you missed listening! So let's catch up because A LOT has happened in the last few years. And remember, the life you are living is the life you are living TODAY. These Are The Days ♥️ Ps - listen to the very end to hear about our launch-day giveaway 😉 In this episode we talk about: Why we chose to name the podcast "These Are The Days" What the last 2 years have looked like during our podcast hiatus The 3 words/concepts that encapsulate our vision for the podcast Connect with us: Instagram I @audreyroloff Instagram I @jeremyroloff The Marriage Journal Memories of Us Anniversary Journal Creative Love A Love Letter Life Debt Free Journal Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us! This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co.

We have renamed the show (it fits our season of life!) and we are BACK! We hope that you find inspiration in every episode and walk away living each day more present and intentional. From home, health, & holiness to your family, kids, and marriage – we invite you to join us as we live more intentionally every day. There's no time like the present & remember – these are the days 🌿

It is the final episode of this season! And we couldn't think of a better way to end than with a conversation around marriage mission statements and family values. It is one of our favorite things to talk about! Get cozy on your couch (or by your fireplace) and let's dive in. Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393. In this episode you'll hear: Why mission statements are vital; not just to large companies, but marriages What questions you can ask one another as you form you marriage statement & family values Family pillars; what they are and why they are so important Where the podcast is headed for the next season For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

Dreams have always been a part of our relationship. Our conversations frequently circle back to our dreams. And the more we vocalize them, the more they become aligned. Dreaming together is not only important, but powerful for your relationship. It unifies your relationship, aligns your resources, gives you something to work towards, and gives you purpose. Tune in as we share all about dreaming together! Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393. In this episode you'll hear: Why dreaming is SO important Strategies for dreaming together (and questions to ask each other!) How we create space for dreaming Practical tactics on how to dream together For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

We decided to try something fun for this episode! We went LIVE on our Instagram, @Beating50Percent, for a Q&A session and recorded the entire thing for the show. It was so much fun hanging out with you guys fireside (you even hear some fire crackling in the background) This is an organic conversation answering some of our most asked questions as well as some fun on-the-spot questions from our audience. We LOVE doing these and hope you enjoy them too! Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393. In this episode you'll hear: Why friendship is the most important foundation to any relationship Advice on female friendships (especially when you are a strong female!) How communication can hold you together during seasons of higher stress Why dreaming together is SO valuable for your relationship. For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

Every relationship has conflict - it is universal + inevitable! But what sparks the most conflict in your relationship? Is it stress, lack of time together, money, hard days at work or with the kids? (Speaking honestly: for us, it is often when we overestimate our capacity and take on too much!) The good news is that there are SO MANY ways you can help prevent conflict, healthily work through it, AND learn from it. The idea isn't to get rid of conflict, but to use it to strengthen your relationship. Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393. In this episode you'll hear: Why you should communicate your expectations (psst … it helps avoid so much conflict!). The importance and value of doing check-ins in your relationship. The code of conflict for fighting fair: what it is and how you can develop your own. For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

This episode is all about managing expectations surrounding special occasions and holidays so that they don't turn from a special day into a stressful day (No one wants that)! And with one of the biggest relationship holidays this weekend, we want to talk about Valentines Day, ways you can prevent conflict, and some fun date ideas! Did you know it is Beating 50 Percent's 5 year anniversary? This is a milestone for us and we want to celebrate with you! Tune in for a giveaway you are going to LOVE! Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393. In this episode you'll hear: A very simple, yet powerful, list of questions you can ask to set expectations for special dates in your calendar. 4 things you can do to protect your relationship in the heat of holidays + special occasions. The power of asking questions + staying curious and the value it brings to your relationship. For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

Memories of Us has launched - and just in time for Valentines Day! We believe this journal will carry great weight and impact, beyond your marriage + for generations of your family to come. To celebrate Memories of Us launching, we are diving into why making memories + marking moments is SO important to us and how you can cultivate this in your relationship too. We love what Corrie Ten Boom brilliantly says, "Memories are the key not to the past, but to the future." Beyond making memories, we love to "lock it in." This is our way of creating a mental tattoo of important moments to us; moments of celebration, loss, disappointment, or even just the little daily moments of discovery, connection, or breakthrough. It has become part of our marriage culture and we hope to encourage you to find your own way to integrate this into your relationship too! Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393. In this episode you'll hear: The difference between reminiscing and recording memories. How we document memories and why we place so much value on them. Ways you can go out of your way to create memories. What "Lock It In" means to us and why we do it. For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

We are SO excited for today's episode because we are covering a lot of ground! First, we are going to tackle a fear floating around our world today when it comes to relationships: the fear of being cheesy. And how that fear holds us back from pursuing creativity in our love stories. We are also going to play a fun game that involves YOU guys! We asked you on Instagram to share some statements/assumptions about us, and we are going to answer those. A lot of those questions had to do with the farm. And we have been processing this all summer + are finally ready to share an update with you. While it won't answer all your questions, we know that it will bring enough clarity as we share our hearts. And finally, we are going to talk about roles in our relationship (something you all have been asking more and more!) So grab a cup of coffee, sit fireside, and let's dive in! Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393. In this episode you'll hear: How creativity + cheesy are different and how you can overcome the fear of being cheesy (and creative) in your relationship. Our roles within our marriage (what each of us does at home, in work, and with the kids). An honest update on the farm and how we are processing what feels like the death of a dream. A rose + thorn from our week (who remembers this from previous seasons??). For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

If you know us, you know that we THRIVE off of adventure + spontaneity! Sure, we need routine, but we also need newness. It is about finding that balance, stepping out of your comfort zone, and saying yes to moments along the journey. Adventures make good stories and they teach you so much about who you are, who someone else is, and how your relationship responds to life and situations. Our world today has over complicated and over saturated the truest form of adventure. We are constantly comparing our life to someone else's and thinking we have to have the picture perfect adventure in order for it to be worth it. But that is not true at all! The muscle of adventure is there. It just takes flexing + creativity to unlock it. And once you do, it is well worth it! Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393. In this episode you'll hear: 3 key components to a good adventure The principle of spontaneity + how you can use it in your relationship How you can (and should!) incorporate your kids into your adventures Questions you can ask one another as you define what adventure means to you For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

Communication is the most crucial component in marriage. It can strengthen, heal and acknowledge your commitment to grow your relationship. We live in a fast paced, convenient world that does not value the power of writing things down or communicating well. And one of the biggest things that come against healthy (+ creative) communication is social media. If not harnessed and wrangled, social media will rob you of your love story. Communication isn't just a big conversation once a night before you go to bed. It can happen in creative ways throughout your day. Affirmations, sticky notes, letters - all of that. They are powerful! All it takes is a bunch of words strung together to build a beautiful story. There are little things you can do everyday that have weight + make such a big impact in your relationship. We hope this episode motivates you to do the small, simple, attainable things that come with big rewards. Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393. In this episode you'll hear: Why communication is so important + how you can creatively communicate in your relationship Mailbox affirmations: what it is and how we do them 10 creative ways to communicate "I love you" For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

The podcast is back! But we aren't just excited about the new season of the show, we are also celebrating our new book, Creative Love ... which releases TODAY! This book is an essential follow up to A Love Letter Life. It is a snack book, as we call it! Creative Love is not meant to be a book you read in one sitting. It is a book full of ideas, challenges, and questions that help cultivate creativity in your relationship throughout the rest of your life. You can put it on your coffee table or night stand and reference back to it often! In this episode, we are going to talk about how 2020 looked to us, what it meant for marriages, and how we are going to take action together this season on the show to link arms and cultivate a creative love together. Behind the Scenes Podcast is partnered with Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you receive a FREE copy of our latest book, Creative Love. To Sponsor A Child - Compassion.com/Roloff or Text ROLOFF to 83393. In this episode you'll hear: How Jeremy + Audrey have viewed 2020. BTS of their new book, Creative Love. A glimpse of what is to come this season on the podcast. For all things mentioned in this episode check out the Podcast Blog Post.

The theme of the last 6 months of our life has been scaling things back in our life which is why we have made the decision to wrap up season 4 of the podcast and take a break from releasing new episodes for a season. Our desire is to be authentic, real, and helpful, and offer great value to you guys. In order to do that, we need to fill up and invest in our own lives. We aren't quitting the podcast; we are taking a break. We will be back! Enjoy this final episode of season 4, as we dive into a conversation around news consumptions, discerning truth, inviting healthy conversation, and a fun story that comes FULL circle after 9 years. Read more here: https://theroloffs.com/blogs/behindthescenespodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love having conversations with people we consider mentors and today's guests are definitely some of those people to us! John + Lisa Bevere, co-founders of Messenger International, have been married for 38 years, have 4 sons, 4 grandkids, and their heart for the Lord is so evident! The Bevere's are driven to make disciples + truly loving others. And in this conversation you will definitely be able to see that! They give us tons of insight and practical ways to engage with the Bible and be living expressions of walking in truth and love. This conversation is not one to miss! Let's jump in! All things mentioned in this episode are linked here: https://theroloffs.com/blogs/behindthescenespodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have been around for a bit, you know we have been diving into conversations around the impact social media and technology is having on humanity. And on today's episode we are excited (and honored!) to have John Eldredge on to discuss his new book, Get Your Life Back. It is all about how to find enjoyment and connection again, slow down and take intentional moments to pause with Jesus, and so much more. This episode is PACKED with wisdom! Get ready friends, this conversation is super inspiring! All things mentioned in this episode are linked here: https://theroloffs.com/blogs/behindthescenespodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you know us, you know we are BIG dreamers! So we get super excited and inspired when others dive into their dreams and run with their vision. Today we are sharing an amazing conversation we had with a couple who have found the courage to do what God has called them to! Jodi King and Chris Rademaker are husband and wife, parents to two littles, and songwriters/musicians in their band, Love & The Outcome. Their incredible story of following God and their dreams together is inspiring. Jodi + Chris are humble and very down to earth, so we are super excited to share this one with you guys. Let's jump in! All things mentioned in this episode are linked here: https://theroloffs.com/blogs/behindthescenespodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You guys have been asking us to have Shawn + Andrew East on the show for a LONG time. We are excited to have them on AND they are the first athletes to join us. Shawn is a retired gymnast and Andrew is a retired NFL player. Athletics aside, we have a lot in common and this conversation shows that! From marriage, parenting, working together, and so much more. We know you will love this episode! All things mentioned in this episode are linked HERE: https://theroloffs.com/blogs/behindthescenespodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all that's going on in the world, we believe it's a really important time to start analyzing and talking about your foundations and where your roots are. This season is really causing people to stop and take a look at their lives with an honest lens, evaluating where they are at. For many it's a time for recalibration! Ruth +Troy Simons released a book called, Foundations: 12 Biblical Truths To Shape A Family that is perfect for this time in our world! And it is not just for parents and families. These 12 Biblical Truths are essential to every person's life. Let's dig some roots in this season; roots that will hold steady and strong as we continue to journey through life. All things mentioned in this episode are link here: https://theroloffs.com/blogs/behindthescenespodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we an incredible couple on the show (a couple we look up to in SO many ways!). Phil and Diane Comer have been married for 41 years, have 4 adult children, and have dedicated much of their time to teaching parents how to raise passionate Jesus followers. The ripe fruit of their lives can be seen, and we are so thankful that we were able to have a conversation around all things parenting with a few sprinkles of advice on marriage (of course!). We are incredibly blessed and excited to share this conversation with you. During our conversation, we were taking notes the whole time, so get your notebook + pen out, I promise you're going to want to write down these nuggets of wisdom! All things mentioned in this episode are linked HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toxic thinking: it's a daily fight. And now, more than ever, our world is battling toxic thoughts. With what is happening around us, it is hard to get out of our heads. But we CAN take captive our thoughts and have authority over our minds. Our good friend, Jennie Allen, is back on the show to have a TIMELY conversation around her new book, Get Out Of Your Head which is all about stopping the spiral of toxic thinking. (Seriously how timely!). We know you'll LOVE this conversation and find it so valuable in this season. All things mentioned in this episode are linked HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are FINALLY having a conversation with some friends of ours that are full of wisdom and insight when it comes to many things, especially when it comes to parenting. Isaac and Angie Tolpin are our go-to's when we have parenting questions. They have eight kids and have dedicated their life to helping other families navigate life well. They are passionate about equipping courageous kids for an uncertain world. This episode is SO timely with all the changes in the world going on right now, so get ready for TONS of insight and let's jump in! All things mentioned in this episode are linked HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow! What a wild time it is to be alive. We hope and pray that wherever you are listening to this in the world, you are well and healthy. Wherever you are and whatever your circumstances may be, we are all going through a very similar thing TOGETHER. We all have a mutual connection in this season, and we are more connected than ever before because of not only this tragedy, but also the internet. We thought we'd share a couple things we have been noticing throughout this period of time, and share some tokens of wisdom that we have been hearing and putting into practice. Also, we have been LOVING hopping onto "Instagram Live" with YOU! It has been so fun to get to know some of you all personally. We hope this episode is helpful in your processing of what's going on in the world, and we hope that you are encouraged and uplifted. We love you guys! This week we will be giving away 5 free copies of The Marriage Journal! Simply share this episode on your Instagram story and tag @@behindthescenespodcast, @audreyroloff,@jeremyroloff to enter! All things mentioned in this episode are linked HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what it really looks like (BTS) of being an online influencer? How do influencers stay true to who they are online? You know these people in your life that you can (without a doubt!) say, "they are the same person offline as they are online?" Jordan + Dani Ramierez (Dani Austin publicly) are definitely those people. They do such a good job at keeping it real and staying true to who they are as they have navigated the world of social media. And today, they are taking us BTS of what it really looks like. You are going to LOVE this episode! Connect with us on Instagram and let us know you are tuning in. We give away 5 Starbucks gift cards each week. Simply share this episode on your stories and tag @behindthescenespodcast to enter! All things mentioned in this episode are linked HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a ton of prayer, endless hours of conversation, and plenty of tears, Jeremy + Audrey have decided to close the shop, Always More. If you have been following Audrey for a while, you know how difficult it was for her to make this decision. ⁣These words, inspired by Ephesians 3:20, are a reminder to ALWAYS believe in the MORE that is within, through Christ. Over the past 15 years, ALWAYS MORE has not only been a life mantra for Audrey, but it has also become a community, a clothing line, and a source of hope, inspiration, and encouragement to women around the world. There are countless stories about how ALWAYS MORE has helped so many people through loss, heartbreaking diagnosis's, mental illness, miscarriages, becoming a mom, athletics, starting a business, or pursuing a dream. More than they ever imagined! ⁣⁣⁣We hope the shop closing doesn't stop the ALWAYS MORE message continue to spread. The beautiful thing about encouragement is that it's free to give, but it could be of infinite worth to the person receiving it. And that's what we hope ALWAYS MORE will always be. ⁣#alwaysmore All things mentioned in this episode are linked HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our last episode will be pretty hard to pass up (duh!) but this week we have an incredibly wise guest who has impacted us in HUGE ways - even to the point of shaping how we wrote A Love Letter Life. Cal Newport is taking into a deep dive conversation around Digital Minimalism. He is a computer science professor at Georgetown University + in addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Buckle up friends, this episode is unique, FULL of facts, wisdom + practical tips on how to live well in a digital age. All things mentioned in this episode are linked HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the episode we've been so excited to record, and you've been waiting to hear - Bode's Birth Story (Finally!) Bode has been the most relaxed baby so far, and Ember has been the best big sister. We are definitely adjusting to life as a family of four! This episode is SUPER behind the scenes, so you'll know what's really been going on before, during, after Bode's arrival! All things mentioned in this episode are linked HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an exciting start to the New Year! Our baby boy, Bode James Roloff, has officially made his debut into the world! Don't worry - we will do an episode about his birth story soon, but for now we are going to dive into all things resolutions, goals, and rhythms. Jeremy here - I am #SOLO on the show today. Audrey is taking some time off to rest, adjust, and snuggle our little guy! I am excited to talk about why goals (alone) don't work and share some practical tips on how you can make sure you see the progress you want in your life this year. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Grab a pen & paper to put some of this gold into action! All things mentioned in this episode are linked HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! 2019 was such a full and exciting year for us. We traveled a ton, celebrated the release of A Love Letter Life, Ember hit huge milestones, and so much more! AND there are a few surprises in this episode you may not have known. We are excited to take you BTS of their 2019! In case you missed it, the podcast is moving to a new schedule for the next few months, while we enjoy some time off before and with their baby boy! You will hear from us every other week … but don't worry it isn't forever! We will back with weekly episodes before you know it. For all things mentioned in this episode click HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you believe Christmas is ONE week away? (insert digital Christmas party). Christmas is a season full of traditions - some that are favorable and others that are controversial. Last week on Instagram, Jeremy + Audrey asked you guys to share your Christmas traditions (both the ones you do and the ones you don't do) and they are excited to dive into those and share their perspectives on them. Let's get straight into it! To read more about this episode and for all the things mentioned in this episode click HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you living the kind of story you would want read back to you one day? In other words, if someone were to read your life, would you like the story? We are big on living with intention and purpose. From our relationship, what we eat, the products we use in our everyday life, our time, how we decorate our home, and everything in between. You have to be aware in order to be purposeful. And to get to that place, you have to establish rhythms and routines that support what intentionality looks like for you. We are constantly looking for ways to live more intentional and in this episode we are sharing some of the things that have deeply impacted our lives lately. Read more and get all the links for things mentioned in this episode HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have been loving this season on the podcast and one of the biggest conversations we are continuing to have is around the idea of rest and slowing down. Emily Ley justs released her 3rd book, When Less Is More, after a season of redefining what "the good life" meant to her. Her book was written from the trenches where she felt deep burn out even though a lot of good things were going on. She was saying yes to everything and soon her life and company became more complicated - coming against her foundational message of simplified. She felt really disconnected and far from herself. You are going to love this episode! Let's dive in. Click HERE to read more about this episode and to get all the links from the things we talked about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a while since it was JUST us on the show. We love having guests on, but a lot has happened over the last several months, and with the holidays coming up, we thought it would be the best time to do a life update for you guys! From potty training, Jeremy's surgery, how I am doing at 33 weeks pregnant, and a BIG announcement … there is a lot to talk about! So let's get into to #AllTheUpdates. Check out our podcast blog to read more about this episode! Here are all the things we mentioned in this episode: A Love Letter Life The Marriage Journal Our NEW Website The Marriage Journal and A Love Letter Life Bundle (Use code for 30% off!) PODCAST 30 Ep 09: Making Decisions and Setting Goals Sacred Enneagram by Chris Huertz Follow us on Instagram: @behindthescenespodcast @audreyroloff @jeremyroloff @shopalwaysmore @beating50percent @morethanoils See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are huge fans of the Enneagram - it is NO secret! It's a buzzy subject (for good reasons) and we love talking to experts to debunk myths and misconceptions. We hope our conversations around the Enneagram help bring clarity to how you can use it as a tool of self-discovery and growth. And it is important to understand that it is not an excuse for bad habits or behaviors. This week we get the absolute honor of chatting with Enneagram expert Beth McCord and her husband Jeff as they talk with us about Enneagram and marriage. Let's dive in! Check out our podcast page for more about this episode. Here are all the things we mentioned in this episode: Our book: A Love Letter Life Our Marriage Journal: The Marriage Journal Nothing Wasted by Kelsey Van Norman Your Enneagram Coach Website: Your Enneagram Coach Becoming us Website BTS Episode 4 BTS Episode 35 BTS Episode 36 BTS Episode 46 Free Assessment- Enneagram Free Marriage Assessment Follow us on Instagram: @behindthescenespodcast @audreyroloff @jeremyroloff @shopalwaysmore @beating50percent @morethanoils Follow The McCord's yourenneagramcoach@ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Desiree Hartsock have a full life as parents and entrepreneurs. And while they are not strangers to the public life, the reality of their lives offline and out of the media is incredibly inspiring! They hold nothing back as they take us BTS of their love story, raising and parenting two kids, setting healthy work/life boundaries, and their time on the Bachelor/Bachelorette. This episode is packed with gold and we know you will enjoy this laid back conversation with these guys! Here are all the things we mentioned in this episode: Our book: A Love Letter Life Our Marriage Journal: The Marriage Journal Nothing Wasted by Kasey Van Norman Follow us on Instagram: @behindthescenespodcast @audreyroloff @jeremyroloff @shopalwaysmore @beating50percent @morethanoils Follow The Siegfried's @desireesiegfried @desireehartsock @chrisrsiegfried See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is one of the most inspiring guest interviews we have ever done on the podcast. And it involves one of our favorite organizations - Compassion International. Kiwi is a Graduate Compassion Child from the Philippines. She started in Compassion at age 7 and now works in the medical field in Dallas, Texas. Her story is incredible! She talks about her journey of becoming a Compassion child and the impact it had on her life, her family, and her community. Now she is a sponsor to her own Compassion children. Compassion is a an organization that works with local churches around the world to sponsor children in need. One of the unique things they offer is this letter writing system where you can write letters back and forth with the child that you're sponsoring. And you guys know how much we love letters, so it is no surprise that we are big fans of Compassion! We cannot wait for you to hear this story from Kiwi. It is really going to touch you heart and inspire you to take action! PS - there is a huge giveaway within this episode. So make sure you listen for that and then click THIS link to enter. Here are all the things we mentioned in this episode: Compassion Our book, A Love Letter Life Our marriage Journal, The Marriage Journal Follow us on Instagram: @behindthescenespodcast @audreyroloff @jeremyroloff @shopalwaysmore @beating50percent @morethanoils @compassionFollow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stevie and Sazan Hendrix are full time content creators! They put incredible content into the world through various platforms. But BTS, they are your normal married couple with a young daughter trying to navigate life as they expand, build, and grow. Our conversation with them is life-giving as we discuss rhythms as entrepreneurs, the importance of casting vision for your marriage, the power of affirmations, and so much more. Here are all the things we mentioned in this episode: Our book, A Love Letter Life The Marriage Journal The E-Myth By Michael Gerber Love Languages By Gary Chapman Follow us on Instagram: @behindthescenespodcast @audreyroloff @jeremyroloff @shopalwaysmore @beating50percent @morethanoils Follow The Hendrix's @sazan @stevie_hendrix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been loving our conversations around rest, living unhurried, and rhythms? Then you will love today's conversation! We've got our friend John Mark Comer back on the show to discuss his new book - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. There's an enemy to our overall health that's already trojan horsed its​ way into our lives. It's called HURRY – otherwise known as the pace in which we live our lives. And I think we can all admit that we need to find ways to slow down and find silence in our day-to-day. This is such a timely episode, so let's get straight into it! Here are all the things we mentioned in this episode: Our book, A Love Letter Life Our marriage Journal, The Marriage Journal John Mark's book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Soul Keeping, by John Ortberg Tech Wise Family by Andy Crouch How God Changes Your Brain by Andrew Newberg Follow us on Instagram: @behindthescenespodcast @audreyroloff @jeremyroloff @shopalwaysmore @beating50percent @morethanoils Follow John Mark Comer @johnmarkcomer @brdgtwnchrch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are all about living intentionally and helping others discover what that looks like for them. So we are SUPER excited for today's interview with our good friend, Jeff Bethke. To Hell With Hustle isn't just a book he wrote but a movement we believe the world needs to hear. In a society that thrives and craves busy, we need to embrace the silence and redeem the small moments throughout our day. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, family, community, or feeling anxious, tired or burnt out, this will definitely resonate with you. So, let's get into it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are super excited to have Ben and Liz Bohannan on the show today! They are a local husband and wife duo that founded Sseko Designs. By using fashion, they have created opportunities and communities for women globally. Not only are women being employed, but they're also getting the opportunity to go to college, and further their lives! Liz just released her book, Beginner's Pluck - all about building a life of purpose and impact NOW (not later). Their heart for family, business, life, and others is so inspiring! We dive into topics like having small dreams, mom guilt, communication, trust and more… Let's get into it! Here are all the things we mentioned in this episode: Our book, A Love Letter Life (releasing in April 2019) Our marriage Journal, The Marriage Journal Liz's book, Beginner's Pluck The Bohannon's Company, Sseko Designs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.