The 13 Beginnings

On the 13 Beginnings podcast, hosts interview Aunt Sabrina (13th sibling) and Uncle Jordan. Sabrina recalls growing up on the Bonifay farm, closeness with brothers, and later memories with all siblings; she attended Rick’s College/BYU–Idaho, missed a nursing school acceptance by not confirming, studied at UVU, and finished a family major at BYU. Jordan served a mission in Edmonton, studied at UVU...

On the 13 Beginnings podcast, the host interviews her mother, Jane Hall, with Hunter present. Jane shares being the seventh of 13 children, her education (including making the dean’s list at Wallace), and serving an LDS mission in Toronto after working as a nanny in Connecticut, describing international companions and how travel broadened her perspective and strengthened her faith. She recounts me...

On the 13 Beginnings Podcast , Courtney interviews Aunt Paulette, the ninth of 13 siblings, as she reflects on growing up in a large, close-knit family and the values that shaped her life. She shares the story of meeting and marrying her husband, Troy—who served a mission in San Diego—and their life together raising four children, now living in Florida and Utah with their growing families. Paulett...

Courtney and Hunter Lewis sit down with Uncle Quinn and Aunt Stacy in this episode of the 13 Beginnings to share stories of faith, family, and resilience. Quinn reflects on growing up in a large family, serving a mission in Germany, and building a 35+ year roofing career, while Stacy recounts their whirlwind love story that began with a yellow rose and led to marriage just three months later. They...

In this episode of 'The 13 Beginnings' podcast, the hosts interview siblings Madison and Israel Pike, joined by co-host Hunter Lewis. The discussion explores personal stories, family dynamics, and childhood memories. Madison shares insights into her name’s origins, her education, and her business ventures. Israel recounts his academic journey and professional experiences. They both recall...

In this heartfelt episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, Aunt Karen shares her journey as the fourth sibling in a large, close-knit family. She reflects on growing up with limited means but abundant love, the importance of faith, gratitude, and forgiveness, and the lessons learned from her parents and extended family. Karen opens up about building a life and business with her husband, raising five...

In this episode of the 13 Beginnings podcast, the hosts introduce Caleb and Liz Kriser, who share their experiences and family stories. Caleb discusses the significance of his name, recounts his birth order as the 18th cousin, and fondly remembers his childhood, including unique and adventurous activities with his numerous siblings. Liz shares insights into how they met, their courtship, marriage,...

In this episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, Aunt Colleen shares her experiences growing up in a large family, detailing her close relationships with her siblings and fond memories of family gatherings. She recounts how she met her husband, David, their life together, and their careers. Colleen provides a detailed look at her approach to health, emphasizing the benefits of the keto diet and fasti...

This podcast episode, hosted by Courtney Lewis and co-hosted by Israel Pike, is a heartfelt tribute to Joe Nichols Hall, Jr. The episode was created to honor Joe for Father's Day, highlighting his life, memories, and the impact he has had on his family. Courtney and her siblings recount fond memories and stories about their dad, including family traditions, his love for sports, his generosity,...

In this episode of the '13 Beginnings' podcast, hosts interview Josh and Andrea Bouchard from American Fork, delving into their family life and Andrea's journey. Andrea discusses the significance of her name, her upbringing, and family dynamics. The conversation transitions to Josh's meeting and courtship with Andrea, leading to their quick marriage and life together. They talk abo...

In this episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, hosts visit Landon and Makenzie Davis in Riverton, Utah. They discuss family, cousins, and Landon's childhood memories, including anecdotes of growing up in a large, tightly-knit family. Landon reflects on his mission experiences, particularly a memorable family in Idaho. His journey through various careers is shared, highlighting his passion for h...

In this episode of '13 Beginnings,' the host meets Breanna and Brandon Batt in Saratoga Springs to delve into their family history and personal journey. The discussion touches on Brianna’s extensive family, surprising details about cousin birthdays, and humorous anecdotes involving mistaken names. Breanna recounts her dramatic shift in identity from using her middle name Breanna to using h...

This episode features an in-depth interview with Shauna Smith in Alpine, Utah, hosted by '13 Beginnings'. Shauna recounts her life story, starting with her childhood memories, family dynamics, and her upbringing. She is the second in her family, sharing her birth year and memories with cousin Stacy. The talk delves into her parent's divorce and the impact it had on her, her siblings, a...

In this episode of the 13 Beginnings podcast, Drew and Tamra Kriser join to discuss Drew's life experiences, starting with his name's meaning and significant childhood memories. Drew reminisces about his position among his 13 siblings, detailing the advantages of being the middle child and his relationships with each sibling. He shares the story of meeting Tamra at Rick's College and t...

In this episode of the 13 Beginnings podcast, hosts Courtney with Uncle Drew and Aunt Tamra share memories of their daughter, Rachel, who passed away at 17 months old. Rachel, one of 8 siblings, was a vibrant and adventurous child whose passing 34 years ago deeply affected the whole family. The couple recounts the events leading up to Rachel's birth, her brief but impactful life, and the traum...

In this episode of the '13 Beginnings' podcast, Uncle Tim shares stories from his life, starting with the significance of his name, named after his grandfather, Timothy Stallin Schuman. He discusses his upbringing as the third of thirteen siblings, the critical role his siblings Ryan, Colleen, Karen, Drew, and Matt played in his life, and his move from Utah to Oregon. Uncle Tim talks in de...

In this episode of the Thirteen Beginnings podcast, the host interviews Uncle Matt, who shares personal stories about his life, family, and the significance of his name. They discuss Uncle Matt's experiences as the sixth sibling in a large family and the influence of his position as a middle child. He recounts meeting and marrying his wife, Debbie, and talks about raising their children. Uncle...

In this episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, the host interviews Cory Kriser, touching on the origins and spelling of his name, family lineage, and childhood memories. Cory discusses his upbringing, including the complexity of his family dynamics and the impact of his parent's separation. He shares fond and challenging memories of growing up with siblings, his father's remarriage, and his...

In this podcast episode of 'The 13 Beginnings,' hosts Courtney and Hunter Lewis interview Colby and Rachel Anderson, delving into the significance of family, faith, and community. Colby shares his personal journey, from his childhood and early struggles with substance abuse to his transformative encounter with faith and his dedication to leading a men's Bible study group. His wife, Rac...

In this episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, Laura Schwartz, the eighth sibling in a large family, discusses her family background, life experiences, and the importance of faith. She fondly recalls growing up with her siblings, her time as a nanny in New York and Connecticut, and details her life with her husband Harry, a music industry professional. Laura reflects on the various changes and tria...

In this episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, host Courtney interviews Morgan and Marcella Strickland. They discuss Morgan's family connections, recounting some personal anecdotes, including how Morgan brilliantly identified his place as cousin number 12 and shared family trivia. Morgan and Marcella recount their relationship journey from meeting on the LDS mutual dating app to their whirlwind...

In this episode of the '13 Beginnings' podcast, host Courtney talks with Ryan Kriser, the eldest of 13 siblings in the Ben and Bonnie Kriser family. Ryan shares his experiences growing up in a large family, detailing his siblings, his own family, and the various stages of his life, including his three marriages and raising children from these marriages. He recounts the challenges and joys...

In the 13 Beginnings podcast episode, host Courtney interviews Whitney Feisel, the eldest daughter of Drew and Tamara Kreiser. The conversation covers Whitney's personal history, including her name's origins, her position as the 15th grandchild in the family, and her strong attachment to family. Whitney shares her love story with Mark, whom she met through her sister Heidi while on a missi...

This is the first episode of The 13 Beginnings podcast. Courtney's husband, Hunter, joins her for this episode and assists with the interview portion. Courtney explains the reason for starting this podcast and gives the Kriser family statistics: 71 grandkids, 89 great-grandkids, and 2 great-great grandkids. They then proceed to follow a basic version of the outline for the podcast to give some...