Hey, are you still there?: Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Mike flies solo this week while Beth is away running a Disney World half marathon. In this episode, Mike shares in-depth reviews and recommendations of what he’s been watching, reading, and playing lately. He breaks down his thoughts on popular TV shows like Breaking Bad and Chad Powers , discusses the movie Wake Up Dead Man, and dives into his current read, Something Is Killing the Children. Mike...

Kicking off the first podcast episode of 2026, Mike and Beth take a thoughtful and entertaining look at major cultural shifts over the past 30 years—including the legalization of cannabis and gambling, and society’s growing obsession with dogs. They explore how these changes reflect deeper trends in modern culture and everyday life. The conversation then turns to New Year’s resolutions, personal g...

In this final episode of 2025, Mike and Beth reflect on the biggest moments of the year from the four core Hey, Are You Still There pillars: Marriage, Family, Career, and Ministry. They revisit meaningful conversations, lessons learned, and personal growth that shaped the past year and resonated most with listeners. Beth finally reveals the mystery behind the daily Christmas cards, answering a que...

Beth is back on the podcast this week, and things go off the rails fast. The episode kicks off with Beth calling out Mike for completely botching a sermon illustration, followed by a hilarious discussion about a mysterious flood of Christmas cards from an unknown sender. The conversation then turns to Beth’s strong aversion to wrapping Christmas gifts (and the holiday stress that comes with it), b...

Mike is flying solo this week—and that can only mean one thing: more conspiracy theories. In this episode, Mike revisits his last conspiracy podcast episode, sharing poll results, reacting to listener comments, and unpacking which theories sparked the biggest reactions from the audience. From there, he dives headfirst into six new conspiracy theories, including ongoing questions about the pandemic...

In this week’s episode, Beth is gearing up for yet another trip while she and Mike recap a hilarious Christmas party filled with the ultimate holiday game, Dirty Santa, or is it White Elephant, or Yankee Swap? They revisit the infamous toilet paper debate that always gets listeners fired up, read fresh comments from fans, and Mike shares the surprising results of his CliftonStrengths assessment. T...

Beth is back on the podcast this week as she and Mike dive into their Thanksgiving Day activities, holiday traditions, and family moments. They revisit Mike’s popular conspiracy theory episode, where Beth gives her honest reactions to each of his theories. Mike also teases his upcoming conspiracy deep dive featuring cryptids, the pandemic, and the mysterious death and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. The e...

Put on your tinfoil hats as Mike dives deep into some of the most talked-about conspiracy theories, including Area 51, 9/11 conspiracies, and the Flat Earth theory. Before the rabbit hole begins, he recaps his recent Asheville, NC travel adventure, featuring a festive visit to the Biltmore Estate Christmas decorations. Mike also explores Mount Mitchell State Park, South Mountains State Park, and L...

This week on the podcast, Mike shares his wild, “Pyskotik,” and totally chaotic experience at the OsamaSon concert at The Ritz in Raleigh—giving listeners an inside look at the energy, crowd, and live music scene. Beth shifts gears with a practical deep dive into how to identify a narcissist, the signs of narcissistic behavior, and effective strategies for dealing with a narcissist using the well-...

 This week on the show, Mike and Beth dive into Beth’s new Big 12 goals for the coming year, debate whether being called the “Seinfeld of podcasts” is a compliment or a critique, and break down a hilarious meltdown and rage-quit moment while playing Ticket to Ride on Board Game Arena. They also share highlights from Beth’s upcoming book launch party , Mike’s recent radio appearance , and wrap up t...

This week Mike and Beth celebrate their first podcast anniversary by breaking down their one year of big 12 goals. Mike also announces his big 12 for next year as Beth agonizes over hers. Mike’s Big 12 Start a podcast Write a book Visit a new state (did not complete) Visit a new country  Get a tattoo  Take a trip with just Beth  Take a trip with just Jacob Take a trip with just Maria Take a trip w...

 In this week’s podcast episode, Mike and Beth share laughs and real-life stories as they celebrate Beth’s upcoming birthday and recap her recent hiking adventure at Hanging Rock State Park. Mike revisits one of his most unforgettable wedding fail moments, while the conversation turns to the realities of getting older and the awkward humor that comes with it. They also tell the story of accidental...

 This week, Mike and Beth celebrate the release of Beth’s brand-new book, “Wondering Light,” and open up about the battle with perfectionism and the fear of reader feedback. Mike shares highlights from his recent trip to an Auburn football game, their experience attending a Bethel Music concert, and the unbelievable moment he nailed Wordle in just one guess. It’s an episode filled with creativity,...

In this week’s podcast episode, Mike and Beth blend humor and honesty as they share real-life stories and meaningful conversation. Mike talks about feeling older while helping friends move, and Beth opens up about an embarrassing and all-too-relatable back injury moment. The episode also dives deeper into ongoing credit card drama and everyday financial frustrations. They wrap up with a thoughtful...

 Beth is back this week as she and Mike dive into a packed episode covering Mike’s recent trip to Colorado and their shared love for Rocky Mountain National Park. They swap more air travel complaints, talk about Mike’s newfound obsession with doodle art, and chat about his latest writing projects for Group Mission Trips. The conversation also explores how AI can help plan your travel, ways to use...

In this solo podcast episode, Mike goes it alone with a wide-ranging conversation packed with personal updates and pop culture nostalgia. He shares the latest news on his book, breaks down his personal Mount Rushmore of Disney animated movies, and previews an upcoming trip to Colorado. Mike also opens up about receiving a tough work performance review and reflects on a memorable dating story from...

 This week, Mike and Beth share stories from their recent beach getaway and a fun 5K run, dive into a playful debate on whether towels count as linens, and discuss their Big 12 goals and the importance of creativity and initiative. Mike gives updates on his book and shop, while Beth announces her nearly finished new book and talks about overcoming the fear of reader criticism. Plus, the episode cl...

 In this week’s podcast episode, Beth returns to share highlights from her California adventure, including running her first-ever half-marathon at Disneyland. She talks about the experience of race weekend, training, and what it’s like to run through the parks at one of the most iconic Disney races. Beth also recaps her visit to Universal Studios, sharing travel moments and behind-the-scenes fun....

On this week’s show, Mike runs solo as Beth is off on yet another adventure, Mike shares two BIG announcements - the opening of his new comic book shop and the publishing of his first ever book.  *The book, “Equipped: Fighting From Victory”, is now available on Amazon in Kindle or print formats by following the link below… https://a.co/d/1SVSfMF Send us Fan Mail Support the show

This week Mike and Beth discuss non-celebratory birthdays, Mike’s limited edition “Happy Birthdays”, do celebrations change as you age, Mike’s recent funeral request, are interruptions part of God’s desire for us, and lastly Mike shares about his day in prosthetics class for Maria.   Send us Fan Mail Support the show

On this week’s episode, Mike and Beth are joined by Maria and Jacob as they discuss their experiences during their summer internships. Maria shares about her time in the Disney College Program and working at Galaxy’s Edge while Jacob explains his adventure this summer in South Carolina working with the Audubon Society.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

In this week’s podcast episode, Mike and Beth are joined by special guest Maria to celebrate Mike’s 51st birthday and share highlights from their exciting trip to Universal’s Epic Universe. They also recount spooky stories from a ghost tour in Savannah, Georgia, and discuss the challenges of back-to-school traffic and everyday life chaos. Packed with humor, travel adventures, and relatable real-li...

 This week, Mike and Beth welcome special guests, Brooke & Renee, from Legacy Mission International in Roatán, Honduras . They explore the inspiring story behind the ministry, how it was founded, and the impactful work they are doing to leave a lasting legacy on the island and throughout the country. Listeners will gain insight into mission work, community development, and the meaningful ways...

This week, Mike and Beth discuss their recent experience at a VBS, are you obligated to share a hunch, thoughts on the Fantastic Four movie, and wraps up with a disagreement over splitting a restaurant bill.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

On this episode, Mike and Beth discussed their newfound competition with the New York Times Wordle and connections games, google brain and our lack of memory now, the recent rash of celebrity deaths, which include Malcom Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan along with Mike’s brief interaction with Hulk. They also speak about how a celebrity’s death impacts pop culture along with how easily...