Couples Co-op: A Marriage and Family Podcast

Talking about money within the church can be a difficult thing. But don't overcomplicate it. If the Lord has laid giving on your heart, just do it! Support a ministry, missionary, your local church, etc. Giving is a Biblical command but be sure to give as a joyful act of worship. Episode Referenced: 39: Dave Ramsey & Marital Finances

Think you know everything about potty training by now? Think again. Listen carefully and all the way to the end for every detail ;)

Today is the 2 year anniversary of us purchasing our first home. Hear the whole story of finding the right house for our family along with all the remodeling and updating to make it move-in ready. Go check out our social media page to see some before and after pictures. Episodes Referenced: 79: Does "The One" Exist? 80: Relationship Communication 72: Our First Year in Oklahoma 73: Ham-mo...

We should all know that proper communication is vital in all relationships. In this episode, we share with you lessons we've learned to strengthen our communication skills, and practical steps we've taken to help communication in our marriage. Support us while also getting great products at 15% off: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buyblackett.com/CouplesCoop

Biblically, is there such thing as a "soulmate" or "the one"? Our conclusion may or may not surprise you but listen through the whole episode to hear our 3 defenses to our stance on this topic. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this conversation. Either leave a comment below or find us on our social media and let us know what you think. Support us while also getting great...

Even amongst the Christian community, this one could be a controversial topic. What is your "why" behind having or not having kids? What does the Bible say about it? Does God care how many kids you have? We have pretty specific convictions in this conversation and feel pretty passionate about it. Feel free to let us know what you think in the comments below. Support us while also getting...

Our friends, Travis & Somer, are on a SIX month road trip and they came to visit us along the way. We had such a fun, quality conversation about marriage, money, family, faith, traveling, and more. Go check out Somer's website and social media pages linked below. Episode Referenced: 48: Behind the Curtain Support us while also getting great products at 15% off: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buyblackett.com/C...

Happy New Year! We're summing up all the highs, lows, and special memories from 2024. Stay tuned until the end for the most exciting one of them all. Episodes Referenced: 63: Our Baby Star 25: Overcooked! Support us while also getting great products at 15% off: ⁠⁠https://www.buyblackett.com/CouplesCoop

Merry Christmas week!! Natalie's sister, Leah, is with us today as we answer some Christmas-themed questions. We give our thoughts on Christmas music, roast Byron, and "get that cookie eat". Enjoy! Support us while also getting great products at 15% off: ⁠https://www.buyblackett.com/CouplesCoop Help us out by giving us a rating on the platform that you listen on. Episode Referenced: 54: Interviewi...

We're taking you back in time to before we even knew each other. Byron shares about his three year career at GameStop starting out as a single 18 year old living with his parents until he was newly married to his sweetheart. Episodes Referenced: 01: Our Origin Story 58: Our First Year of Marriage Support us while also getting great products at 15% off: https://www.buyblackett.com/CouplesCoop

We're continuing our conversation about differences in regional dialects from Episode 5: "Pop vs Soda?" but this time with a third party. Our friend, Camden, joins us to represent the state of Oklahoma as we decide who it is that really talks "funny". Examples include Caramel, Adult, Bag, Reese's Pieces, and so much more. Episodes Referenced: 72: Our First Year in Oklahoma 68: Pumpkin Pot #5 | Our...

At the very beginning of 2022, our family made a BIG move from Wisconsin to Oklahoma. We're sharing with you all the highs and lows from our first year living here. Episodes Referenced: 68: Pumpkin Pot #5 | Our Series of Unfortunate Events 58: Our First Year of Marriage 21: Moving to Oklahoma 51 & 52: Kara's Birth Story Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEv_UPmTwYlKQfdTxjOV...

It is Natalie's turn to share with you the story of how God saved her and has continued to grow her throughout life. Road Trip Vlog: https://youtu.be/PdVPS1YrX_E Episodes Referenced: 01: Our Origin Story 53: Comparison

Our story is God's story and this is the story of how God saved Byron as a young child and several of the major ways God has continued to grow and teach him throughout life.

Our sweet Kara is turning 2 this month. We somehow managed to have her on the podcast with us to celebrate. We love you, girly. Episodes Referenced: 45: Selina Speaks 66: Selina's 4 Year Old Interview

Pumpkin pot episodes are an assortment of fun, short stories from our lives. This one is full of our shared mishaps, bad times, screw-ups, and unfortunate events. Laughter is the best medicine- enjoy! Our other Pumpkin Pot Episodes: 07: Pumpkin Pot 19: Pumpkin Pot #2 33: Pumpkin Pot #3 43: Pumpkin Pot #4

What is rest? Why is it important and how do we get it? We're talking through all these questions and sharing specific ways the two of us have found rest in our season of life. Episode Referenced: 59: 0 to 1 to 2 Kids

Our oldest child, Selina, just had her 4th birthday and she got the opportunity of joining Mommy and Daddy on the podcast. Hear her nervous, goofy self along with an intense story about why the chicken crossed the road. Happy Birthday, sweet girl! Episode Referenced: 45: Selina Speaks

This is our Q & A series part two. Topics in this episode include how we handle disagreements, bucket list vacations, hidden talents, and more. Leave a comment below or message us with your questions. Episode Referenced: 39: Dave Ramsey & Marital Finances

This is the first part of our Q & A series we'll be doing this summer. Topics in this episode include Byron's work/life balance, living far away from family, our favorite stories in the Bible, and more! Either leave a comment down below with your questions or dm us on our socials and we may answer your question next time. Episodes Referenced: 21: Moving to Oklahoma 63: Our Baby Star

Even through heartbreak and loss God is near, He is good, and He has a plan. Psalm 147:4 "He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names." Episodes Referenced: 15 & 16: Selina's Birth Story 53: Comparison

There's a heavy weight put on every parent to decide the best choice of where to send their child to school. This is an open and honest discussion of our thoughts around schooling for our kids. We discuss our personal convictions about public, private, and homeschooling options for educating our kids. Episode Referenced: 60: Let's Talk About Homeschooling

It's our anniversary week so here is a special episode to celebrate. We've compiled a list of 6 main things we live by and have learned in the 6 years we have been married. We hope this will help you get to know us better, encourage you in your relationships, or just bring a little smile to your day. Heads up, we do talk about Biblical sex in the confinements of marriage in this episode. Episodes...

Natalie attended a private Christian school her entire life and Byron was mostly homeschooled. Join us as Byron & Justin answer all of Natalie's questions about the pros and cons of homeschooling, how to make homeschooling sustainable, and why to consider homeschooling as an option for their own children. Episodes Referenced: 57: Park Days by Uncle Justin

Reflect back with us on our lives before having kids and how having kids has changed our lives for the BETTER! Episodes Referenced: 42: Waiting to Have Kids 26: Breastfeeding 56: Oh Crap! Potty Training 51 & 52: Kara's Birth Story