Husband in Law

Hey guys, it's Jessica! And today, we're following up on the awkward situation from last week, because the best way to clear things up is to talk about it!! As you can see, good communication is pretty important to us, but last week, some things kind of got lost in translation. If you remember, we discussed some pretty heavy subjects, talked about boundaries, and about my marriage with Mat...

Hi guys, it's Jessica! And in this week's episode, Matt, Steve, and I discuss the importance of setting boundaries! Or at least, we try to... But first, we start with a little catch up!  I got my first COVID vaccine (YAY!), we talk about the time Matt had the flu in the beginning of our marriage (fun times), and Steve talks about his Zoom issues (he keeps having Zoom-related incidents and...

Hi guys, Jessica here! Following on from last week's episode, Matt, Steve, and I continue our conversation about the church’s stance on LGBTQ people. But first, Matt starts by reading some of the reviews you're leaving us. We love hearing your feedback, it keeps us going, and truly helps us remember why we decided to share our story in the first place. We go on to discuss the responses we...

Hi there, it’s Jessica! And this week, Steve, Matt, and I discuss a topic we hold close to our heart: the church’s stance on LGBTQ people. But first, a little update! We start with welcoming Steve, who is back with us now after his COVID mishap, and he is healthier than ever! Hooray to that! We then go on to talk about the most fun subject you can discuss with your friends: funerals! And this is w...

Hi there, it’s Jessica! In this week’s episode, Steve, Matt and I discuss our lives with our children, the ups and downs, and what we hope they know! We start with me (yay!) telling a story about Penny’s latest visit to the doctor. Always dreadful for a child, isn’t it? Steve and I also discuss Penny’s slight phone addiction (she’s really into playing Among Us these days) and how we’re trying to m...

This week’s episode starts with Matt talking about his latest trip to Moab, which prompts Steve to discuss his and Jessica’s first trip to Moab, back when they had just gotten married, and tells all about their adventures there. Matt also touches on the change of dynamic with his ex-wife. He discusses their latest court hearing and its effect on their relationship. He goes on to talk about how he...

In this week’s episode, Steve and Jessica discuss how they moved on after the end of their marriage and how different the process was for each of them. They also talk about how they had to take time for themselves to emotionally heal first before they were able to become friends and navigate and nurture their new relationship. They share how their divorce journey was different, and Steve discusses...

This month is Jessica’s birthday month, and as always, she’s making it worth her while! So get ready, because in this week’s solo episode, you’ll learn all about Jessica’s birthday month traditions, how they started, and why she's not giving up on them any time soon.  But that’s not the only thing she discusses in today’s episode!  Jessica also shares how she created a life she loved after her...

Picking up from last week’s episode, Matt, Steve, and Jessica talk about the end of Steve and Tommy’s relationship. It was one of Steve’s longest relationships and definitely not an easy breakup for him. They talk about the catalyst for the dissolution of that relationship and trying to hold it together for Pride weekend. Steve shares how he felt after it all ended and whether he got any closure a...

This week, Steve, Matt, and Jessica discuss Penny's baptism and the emotions surrounding this event in her life. Jessica and Steve weren't sure what Penny's involvement in the church would look like. With Steve choosing to leave the church when Penny was a baby, they both agreed to let her decide how active she would be in an effort not to sway her in any direction. When Penny chose to...

Dating after divorce can be tough. In this episode, Matt, Steve, and Jessica talk about Steve’s longest relationship since his marriage. Steve shares how he met Tommy and reveals why their relationship wasn’t the best fit. The pair got along very well, but Steve started to realize that their lifestyles just weren’t compatible. As a single parent, Steve’s schedule is often hectic and filled with ac...

This week's episode is a little different. Jessica is on the mic sharing her thoughts on how leaders can inadvertently lead us to feel shame.  Recently, Jessica was working on a weekly bible study and was taken aback by the lesson's message. Instead of uplifting her, it had the opposite effect and reinforced some of the negative ideals we put on women. In so many ways, women are fighting a...

First, they talk about the impact the reviews have on their lives. They are thankful for the feedback and support of the show. Jessica spends some time reflecting on moments with Penny, and why it’s important to soak in the everyday moments, we spend with our families. Matt shares what unfolded after the court situation and talks about the new custody arrangement with the kids. They all talk about...

Matt, Jessica, and Steve discuss how they make it through the rough times and offer some tips that may help you! But first, they spend some time talking about going “viral” on Instagram, reminisce on some of their “first time” experiences, and finally recap this most recent holiday season. If you’ve been listening to the past few episodes, then you know they’ve been covering Matt’s custody issues...

This week, we welcome back Steve to the podcast. He was out last week on a trip to Arizona. He shares his new year’s intentions and discusses his training schedule for his upcoming ultra marathon.  Matt and Jessica describe what led to Matt’s kids getting a psychiatric evaluation. They talk about what life was like during this time. They tell the stress it put on the entire family and how Matt dea...

Happy new year, everyone! We are so thankful to start off 2021 with you all and looking forward to the great things to come.  This week, Matt and Jessica discuss goals vs. intentions and how to be successful in setting goals. Many of us start the year with our hopes for what we want to change and accomplish. Matt and Jessica share their goals for the upcoming twelve months and the energy they’ll b...

This week, Jessica shares her live lesson on creating Bold Boundaries in your life and relationships. Maybe you feel like you've lost a part of who you are or are looking to create change in your life but not sure where to start. Or you've been struggling to show up to your life or relationships in a way that feels authentic to who you are. You let other people's opinions determine how...

This week, Matt, Steve, and Jessica keep things light and answer some questions you guys may have had from previous episodes. They share what it’s like to put personal details about their life out in the open and revisit the conversation from last week. Matt describes Jack’s perspective on his custody issues with Ann. Jessica tells the parameters they’ve implemented in their interactions with Ann...

This week, Steve, Jessica, and Matt discuss more of the issues they faced navigating Ann's custody arrangement. It seems the constant lesson to be learned through this season of Matt and Jessica's life is boundary setting. In this episode, Matt and Jessica are back into a routine with the kids but continually deal with the stress of having Ann's frequent interference.  Jessica is accus...

This week, Matt, Jessica, and Steve pick up where they left off last week on their story about Ann’s restraining order against Matt. During the whole custody fiasco, Matt got a knock on the door from the police. Ann had accused Matt of domestic violence and requested to have a restraining order put on him. This resulted in an incredibly tumultuous several weeks for the entire family as they went b...

Jessica, Matt, and Steve are back from their break to talk about that cliffhanger they left you on! If you’ve been following along with their timeline, then you know tensions are high between Matt’s ex-wife Ann and him. Today, they’re discussing the incident that ended with the cops intervening and Matt ending the day with charges pressed against him. Tune in as they tell the whole story, what Mat...

We’ll be back for a regular episode next week but in the meantime, we wanted to pop in and give you an exclusive opportunity to join us in one of our favorite holiday traditions! Jessica is making “little dudes” for the shop this year. They are gnomes that we have been gifting throughout our family for the last decade and we thought it would be a great idea to bring you in on the fun!  Listen to t...

Life has been pretty stressful and hectic recently, so Matt, Steve, and Jessica decided to do some boundary setting and take a break for the next two weeks.  Matt’s business keeps him and Steve very busy, and Jessica has been in quarantine as she recovers from COVID. They thought it’d be best to take a little break and reenergize themselves so they can bring their best selves back on December 2nd...

Matt and Jessica thought that buying a home would be an opportunity for a fresh and positive start. What ended up happening was Ann coming after Matt for more child support because in her mind it wasn’t fair that he was able to take that next step. This led Matt and Jessica needing to get really clear on their boundaries as they navigated the storm to come. They struggled to agree on custody terms...

Don’t give your time to people who make you cry on the playground. This week we are tackling the importance of setting boundaries! Steve talks about quitting his job and his new career working with Matt’s company, Ship Zoom. They all muse on this new and exciting dynamic, and Matt explains his initial hesitation with bringing Steve on the team. Jessica talks about her upcoming training on setting...