Mud and Rib Podcast

Kelli and Guy are stepping away for the summer — and before they go, they've got a few things to share. Two creative projects crossing the finish line and a few exciting opportunities. But the heart of this episode is a passage they keep coming back to: Philippians 4:4–9. Rejoice always. Don't be anxious. Think on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. And the peace of Go...

Have you ever quoted "Be still and know that I am God" without knowing how the verse ends? You're not alone — and it's the perfect starting point for Mud & Rib's new episode: Verses We Don't Have Full Context On. In this episode, Guy and Kelli walk through David and Goliath, the fiery furnace, and Daniel in the Lion's Den — and show you the bottom line hiding in e...

Only 1 in 3 Christian leaders finish well. Two thirds don't — and the numbers are getting worse. In this episode, Guy and Kelli Caskey close out the Paul's Journeys series with a deeply practical conversation on why leaders fall off — and the community, based model that helps them stay. They introduce Leadership Communities: small, consistent gatherings of disciple-making leaders built aro...

Paul's fourth journey wasn't what anyone expected — he spent it in prison. And yet the letters he wrote from those chains (Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians) are considered the high watermark of his entire ministry. In this final episode of our Paul's Journeys series, Kelli and Guy wrap up the series by talking about: What we cover: Paul's prison letters and why they matter Teams...

What does it look like when a movement of God stops being about one person, and becomes a team of teams? In Part 3 of Paul's Journeys, Guy and Kelli explore the convergence of leaders in Ephesus, how faithful men and women proved themselves locally before being sent translocally, and what it truly means to die to multiply. From the Hall of Tyrannus to the seven churches of Revelation, this epi...

Paul's second journey isn't about more momentum — it's about learning to slow down, let go of your plan, and raise up a team. In this episode, Guy and Kelli walk through Acts 16 and beyond: the Macedonian call, the birth of the church at Philippi, 18 months in Corinth, and the moment Paul starts writing letters filled with spiritual parenting language — gentle as a nursing mother, inve...

We're back for Part 2 of our deep dive into Paul's journeys — and this time, we're getting into the real details of his first missionary journey with Barnabas through the Galatian region (Acts 13–14). If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there — it lays a powerful foundation for everything we cover here. In This Episode: We open by talking about three things tha...

Ep 027: This is Part 1 of our new series on Paul’s Journey. Before we break down each of Paul’s missionary journeys, we need to understand something critical…Paul wasn’t perfect. He was in process. In this episode of the Mud & Rib Podcast, we introduce the foundation for understanding Paul’s life, leadership, and growth. Most people assume Paul became a fully developed leader after his Damascu...

Ep 026: In this episode of the Mud and Rib Podcast, Guy and Kelli Caskey explore a simple but powerful framework for developing leaders called MAWL: Model, Assist, Watch, Launch. Using Deuteronomy 6, the example of Jesus’ leadership, and years of experience in parenting, disciple-making, church planting, and the workplace, they discuss how real leadership development happens through relationship a...

Ep 025: In this episode of the Mud and Rib Podcast (Love, Life, and Leadership), Guy and Kelli talk about Identity, Intimacy, and Influence, and why these three realities are meant to function simultaneously, like a Venn diagram, not a step-by-step ladder. We unpack why every Jesus-follower is called to meaningful influence (not platform influence), and why true impact flows from knowing who you a...

Ep 024: Boundaries with in-laws can be one of the most challenging parts of marriage. In this final episode of our Marriage Mini-Series, we talkabout how to honor your parents while protecting your covenant. What does “leave and cleave” really mean? When is it normal transition, and when is it unhealthy or even toxic? The Caskey's took special care to speak to both the in-lawsand the married c...

Ep 23: Marriage Mini Series – Part 3: Trust, Forgiveness & Healing What actually breaks trust in a marriage? Is forgiveness the same thing as trust? And can a relationship truly heal after betrayal? In this episode of the Mud & Rib Podcast, Guy and Kelli talk honestly about broken trust — from lying and secrecy to pornography and infidelity — and what it really takes to rebuild what was sh...

Ep 22: In Part 2 of our Marriage Mini-Series, Guy and Kelli Caskey have an honest conversation about emotional connection, intimacy, and sex in marriage. This episode goes beyond cultural extremes—neither purity culture shame nor Hollywood fantasy—to explore God’s design for sex as a gift within covenant marriage. Drawing from their own story, including years of struggle, miscommunication, and hea...

Episode 021 (Part 1): Welcome to the Mud & Rib Podcast—about love, life, and leadership. We’re kicking off a four-week Marriage Mini Series, based on topics you voted for, starting with communication and conflict resolution. Guy and Kelli share some of the real conflicts from their early marriage—like mind-reading expectations, trying to control change in each other, triggers from past pain, a...

Ep 20: I. this episode of the Mud and Rib podcast, Guy and Kelli Caskey discuss the concept of 'white wall washing'—a metaphor for the tendency to cover up truths in order to create a false sense of safety. They explore how this urge can rob individuals of genuine connections with others and with God. Through personal experience and biblical references, they emphasize the importance of emb...

Ep: 019 - In Week 3 of our Connecting Series, Guy and Kelli unpack the metaphor of the Well Digger—one of the hidden urges that quietly robs us of deep connection with God and others. A well digger is someone who insists on feeling good now and on their own terms. Whether through pleasure, addiction, success, approval, or even ministry, we can end up digging our own broken cisterns instead of drin...

Ep 018: In Part 2 of our Connecting series, we explore another urge that quietly robs us of deep connection with God and others: Firelighting. When life feels dark, confusing, or out of control, many of us respond by lighting our own fires—creating plans, systems, and solutions instead of trusting God to be our light. Drawing from Isaiah 50, Proverbs, and the story of Scripture, we talk about how...

Ep 017: In Part 1 of our new Connecting series, we explore one of the most subtle threats to deep connection with God and others: the City Builder. All of us long for connection—but brokenness, fear, and striving often push us toward building our own kingdoms instead of discovering God’s. Through Scripture, story, and honest reflection, we talk about how city building shows up in our lives, minist...

Ep 016: 🎄 Christmas is coming… and so are the traditions, family expectations, and strong opinions. In this Mud & Rib Podcast episode, Guy and Kelli talk about: - Navigating family during the holidays - Setting healthy boundaries and protecting unity in marriage - Creating Christ-centered traditions that can be handed down - How to handle conflict when families do holidays differently - The q...

Ep. 015: What happens when “in sickness and in health” stops being a line in your vows and becomes your daily reality? In this very personal episode of the Mud and Rib Podcast, Guy and Kelli open up about living with chronic illness, invisible pain, years of sleepless nights, and the limits that have reshaped their marriage, ministry, and rhythms of life. If you or someone you love is walking thro...

Ep. 014: Busyness isn’t just “part of life” anymore—it’s become a badge of honor. But underneath the full calendar, constant notifications, and fear of missing out, something much deeper is going on in our souls. In this episode of the Mud and Rib Podcast, Guy and Kelli talk about how busyness is killing us—emotionally, physically, and spiritually—and how God is inviting us into a different way of...

In this episode of the Mud and Rib Podcast , Guy and Kelli unpack the biblical value of hospitality —not as a special gift for a few, but as a core practice for every follower of Jesus. They share real stories from 35 years of opening their home: Taco Mondays, hosting simple churches, making your home teen-friendly, navigating pets and house rules, and even having people live with them as part of...

Ep 012: In this episode of Mud & Rib , Guy and Kelli explore why the simple act of coming to the table —the family table and the Lord’s table—matters more than ever. They unpack how families have drifted from shared meals to isolation, how the “paper plate” exercise reveals family dynamics, and why reclaiming even one weekly meal can transform relationships. They also discuss the biblical and...

EP 011: In this episode of the Mud and Rib podcast, Guy and Kelli Caskey discuss the challenges and principles of managing finances within marriage. They share their personal experiences with debt, stewardship, and the importance of communication and trust in financial matters. The conversation emphasizes the significance of generosity, budgeting, and living within one's means while navigating...

Ep 10: In a noisy, distracted world, listening has become a lost art. In this episode, Guy and Kelli unpack how Jesus modeled deep, Spirit-led listening — and how learning to truly hear God and the people you love can transform your relationships, your marriage, and your community. Mentions: Listening questions: • What is happening/happened?• How are/do you feeling/feel?• What is/was the worst/har...