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What happens when your faith gets shattered? How do you rebuild trust in something bigger than yourself when life deals devastating blows? This deeply personal episode reveals the spiritual journeys that have profoundly shaped our marriage and blended family.

Greg shares his transformation from substance abuse to ministry after a rock-bottom moment in a bar bathroom. His story includes unexpected miracles—like the time four catering vans mysteriously appeared with food after a simple prayer for homeless people in Atlanta. You'll hear how his faith was later tested through divorce despite "doing everything right" according to religious expectations, leading to broken windows, burned furniture, and ultimately, redemption.

Jess reveals a different path—raised in church by a devoted mother, her faith was strengthened through her daughter's miraculous healing from severe heart defects. Yet she too faced a devastating test when her first husband died unexpectedly, forcing her to redefine what "good" looks like in a world where prayers sometimes seem unanswered.

We explore how these experiences form the foundation of our relationship, highlighting our belief that healthy marriages require three essential components: personal health (emotional, mental, spiritual), a strong couple relationship, and family dynamics. As we share our stories without filters, we invite you to consider your own "true north"—what grounds you during life's inevitable storms?

Whether you're spiritually inclined or not, this conversation offers valuable perspective on finding anchor points that hold you steady when everything else falls apart. Because as we've learned through our journeys, everyone is either in a storm, just coming out of one, or about to enter one—and what matters most is how you weather it together.

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The scheduling dance of blended families might be the most challenging choreography you'll ever learn. In this heartfelt episode, Greg and Jess dive deep into the complexities, frustrations, and unexpected joys of figuring out who gets the kids when—and how to do it with grace.

Drawing from their 13 years of experience navigating the waters of shared custody, they reveal how color-coded calendars became their lifeline and why perspective changes everything. With a simple yet powerful finger-pointing exercise, they demonstrate how two people can look at the exact same situation yet see completely different things—a perfect metaphor for co-parenting negotiations.

The conversation takes an honest turn as they address the painful reality that children will inevitably miss events that feel important to you. Rather than creating guilt or making demands, they share their philosophy of always extending invitations while accepting that kids will make their own choices, especially as they grow older. "It's not about you" becomes their mantra, repeated throughout as a necessary reminder for anyone trying to navigate these tricky waters.

Most powerfully, Greg shares the story of the mule in the well—a touching metaphor for how the dirt that seems to be burying you can actually become the steps that lead you out if you just keep shaking it off and stepping up. For anyone feeling stuck in the scheduling conflicts and emotional turbulence of blended family life, this episode offers not just practical advice but genuine hope that there's light at the end of the tunnel.

Whether you're newly navigating the blended family journey or have been at it for years, this conversation delivers equal parts practical wisdom and emotional reassurance. The key takeaway? Keep communicating, keep perspective, and above all—keep moving forward.

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We're all guilty of seeking that elusive "silver bullet" – the one magical secret that transforms an ordinary marriage into an extraordinary one. But what if the answer isn't found in grand gestures or revolutionary techniques, but rather in simple, consistent choices made day after day?

In this deeply personal episode, Greg and Jess pull back the curtain on their 13-year relationship to share four foundational principles that have sustained them through blended family challenges, busy schedules, and life's inevitable ups and downs. Their candid conversation reveals how intentionally having fun together, embracing selflessness, letting go of minor irritations, and prioritizing communication creates the bedrock of lasting love.

Jess shares a particularly powerful perspective on "not sweating the small stuff" that stems from her experience of losing her first husband – a reminder that the very things we complain about (laundry left unfolded, items on countertops) are actually privileges of having someone in our lives. Meanwhile, Greg opens up about his journey from being communication-avoidant to recognizing how essential honest dialogue is to relationship health.

What makes this episode especially valuable is its practicality. Rather than offering vague platitudes, Greg and Jess provide specific, actionable challenges you can implement immediately: a five-minute question exercise to improve communication, ways to redefine "fun" that fit your current life stage, and the transformative practice of serving your partner with zero expectation of return.

Whether you're in the honeymoon phase, navigating the roommate years, or rebuilding after a rough patch, these time-tested principles offer a roadmap for creating a relationship that doesn't just survive but genuinely thrives. Ready to move beyond searching for silver bullets and start building something that lasts? This conversation is your starting point.