This week, we’re back with a catch-up, a slightly chaotic game, and some really good questions from listeners. From the things that drive us mad to the choices we’ve made in marriage and parenting, we’re reflecting on what we’ve learned along the way — and what we might do differently.

In this episode:

• The things that annoy us most: A blind-ranking game covering bad manners, inconsiderate drivers and people who interrupt your piano practice.
• Getting married young: What would we say if one of our children wanted to get married young? We talk about dreams, timing, relationships and making space to explore different paths in life.
• First impressions: What did we think of each other when we first met at youth group?
• The clothes we’d secretly throw away: An honest discussion about comfort, style and the outfits that perhaps should have stayed in the wardrobe.
• Parenting choices that paid off: Looking back at raising our three teenagers, we reflect on teaching manners, taking the kids with us rather than building life entirely around them, and the little things that seem to have made a difference.

We’re also answering more of your questions, so if there’s something you’d like us to talk about — serious, funny, awkward or somewhere in between — send it our way.

A bit about Plumbline

We’re Dave and Hope, married for over 20 years and raising three teenagers. Plumbline is where we have honest conversations about relationships, parenting, faith, culture and the beautiful chaos of everyday life.

Get in touch

• Email: plumblinepod@gmail.com
• Instagram: @plumblinepod