Today’s episode is a little bit all over the place in the best way possible. We start by reading through some of Liv’s old journal entries from the very beginning of our relationship starting with the concert where we met and our first unofficial date and reflect on what it feels like looking back on a relationship before we knew where it would end up. From there, we get into a deeper conversation about modern dating culture, why we think dating should be an intentional test for marriage rather than a performance, and how authenticity matters more than chemistry alone.

We also recap church this morning and the start of a new series on the Holy Trinity focused on God the Father, followed by an extremely passionate discussion about why Panda Express might secretly be one of the best macro-friendly fast food spots out there. Later, we rant about The Devil Wears Prada 2, why we think some movies should stay untouched, and how the sequel completely missed what made Miranda Priestly such a compelling character in the first place.

To wrap things up, we talk about the progress on Zenith: Desire, the realities of balancing creative projects with life, and what it’s been like building something meaningful together as a couple. Atlas also opens up about where he’s currently at mentally and creatively in his career, how his goals and passions have shifted over the years, and what it looks like to reconsider the future while growing alongside someone you love.

Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro

0:01:51 Dear Diary, I Think I Met My Husband

0:15:12 Compatibility Over Chemistry

0:33:37 God the Father & Orange Chicken

0:35:52 Miranda Would Hate This

0:48:55 The Final Act

0:54:34 Career Paths & Existential Dread

1:06:53 Outro