Best Benjamin Watson Children Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus - Why Not Take A Pause 0:45

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Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Do you ever just need to take a breath and pause? In this check-in with Benjamin and Kirsten they share that they’ll be taking some time away to evaluate 2023 and press into the New Year as a family. They remind us that it’s important to always live out what we’re teaching, and the power of maki…

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Ep 45 - Why Not Find Christmas in Genesis? 29:51

2+ y ago29:51

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Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Can you find a ripple effect of obedience in your life? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about how you can find pieces of the Christmas story all throughout the Bible, even in Genesis! They walk us through scripture to show us the power of an act of…

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Ep 44 - Why College Memories? 29:04

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Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com How often do you reflect on past memories to see just how far you’ve come? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten share some never before heard memories from their college days! They tell us some fun stories from early on in their relationship, and how Kirsten…

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Ep 43 - Why Christmas Chaos? 31:30

2+ y ago31:30

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Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com How do you manage the chaos that is sometimes associated with this time of year? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Kirsten and Benjamin kick off the Christmas season by talking about how to navigate the pressure that comes with the holidays. They give practical tips on how to…

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Ep 42 - Why Not Be Grateful for Conflict 31:28

2+ y ago31:28

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Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com How often do we let the conflict in our life produce growth? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten finish up their series “Why Not Be Grateful”, where this week they talk about how to navigate conflict. Through talking about a recent moment of conflict in the…

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Ep 41 - Why Not Be Grateful for Giving 29:11

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How often do we take the focus off of ourselves, and put it on the needs of other people? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Kirsten and Benjamin continue their series “Why Not Be Grateful”, where this week they talk about giving and the importance of laying the groundwork of generosity with your kids. Through being generous with…

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Ep 40 - Why Not Be Grateful for Prayer in Marriage 30:45

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Is prayer a part of your foundation in marriage? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten continue their series “Why Not Be Grateful”, where this week they break down the power of prayer in marriage. They discuss the importance of building a firm foundation and taking time to remember your love story, encouraging u…

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Ep 39 - Why Not Be Grateful for Change 28:04

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How do you respond to change in your life? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Kirsten and Benjamin begin their new series “Why Not Be Grateful”, where this week they focus on what it looks like to be grateful for the change. They share how they’ve handled new seasons in their own lives, reminding us to shift our perspective to re…

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Ep 38 - Why Not See Halloween for What It Really Is 31:08

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How often do Christians think about spiritual warfare? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten discuss Ephesians 6:12 and show us how to look beyond the surface of our situations to see what we’re actually fighting in the spirit. They also share how they navigate Halloween with their children and the importance of…

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Ep 37 - Why Your Kids Prayer Life May be a Reflection of Yours 30:32

2+ y ago30:32

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How often are you encouraging your kids to talk to God? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Kirsten & Benjamin talk about how your kids' prayer life may be a direct reflection of yours. They discuss what to do when praying feels uncomfortable, and the power of always pointing your kids back to God, encouraging you to be a living e…

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Ep 36 - Why Are Good Friends Hard to Find and Keep? 28:54

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Do you view friendship as a priority in your life? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin & Kirsten talk about why good friends are hard to find and keep. They start by walking through the various types of friends, sharing the reality of knowing that any good relationship is worth fighting for, encouraging us to pray for our…

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Ep 35 - Why Whiter Than Snow is Better Than Crimson Red 31:30

2+ y ago31:30

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How often do you respond to the Lord’s calling? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Kirsten & Benjamin read through Isaiah 1 and discuss how God used Isaiah to speak to the people of Judah. Through the scriptures we see the importance of making sure our lives are pleasing to God, but that also through repentance the Lord is faithf…

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Ep 34 - If I Knew Then What I Know Now: From Our Future Selves 33:10

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What advice would you give yourself in your current season? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin & Kirsten finish out their series “If I Knew Then What I Know Now” where they give advice from the perspective of their future selves, and discuss how that wisdom impacts their lives today. They talk about prioritizing their ow…

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Ep 33 - If I Knew Then What I Know Now: To Our 30 Something Year Old Selves 31:03

2+ y ago31:03

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What wisdom would you go back and tell your 30-year-old self? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Kirsten and Benjamin continue their series “If I Knew Then What I Know Now” where they share experiences from their 30’s! They discuss topics like embracing change, how to find purpose exactly where you are, the importance of surrende…

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Ep 32 - If I Knew Then What I Know Now: To Our 20 Something Year Old Selves 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

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What would you say to your 20 year old self if you could go back? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten continue their series “If I Knew Then What I Know Now” where they talk all about their 20’s! They discuss the power of knowing your worth, their first few years of marriage, and talk about the struggle with pe…

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Ep 31 - If I Knew Then What I Know Now: To Our Younger Selves 31:45

2+ y ago31:45

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What are some things you would go back and tell your younger self? In this episode of 'Why or Why Not with the Watsons', Kirsten and Benjamin begin their new series “If I Knew Then What I Know Now” where they talk about themselves when they were younger. From relationships with their parents, purity culture, and the importance of memorizing bible v…

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Ep 30 - Team Why Versus Team Why Not 35:04

2+ y ago35:04

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Are you team Why or team Why Not in your thinking? In this episode of 'Why or Why Not with the Watsons', Benjamin and Kirsten review some of their legendary arguments over their 17 year marriage that reveal their own unique thought process. From disagreements over laundry baskets, closing cabinets, unread emails and more, they remind us to look bac…

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Ep 29 - Why Hezekiah's Obedience Prepared His People For War 31:59

2+ y ago31:59

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Are you prepared to stand apart in a culture that is going the other way?In this episode of 'Why or Why Not with the Watsons', Kirsten and Benjamin read through 2 Chronicles and discuss Hezekiah’s obedience in preparing his people for war. They talk about the importance of knowing that it’s the Lord who prepares us for battles, explaining that reco…

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Ep 28 - Why not Hear From Our Listeners? Q&A Episode 34:05

2+ y ago34:05

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How much do you really know about the Watsons? In this episode of 'Why or Why Not with the Watsons', Kirsten and Benjamin answer your submitted questions. They discuss topics like how to carve out quality time with your children, their friendship with the Brees family, how to discern what popular tv shows to watch, and much more. New episodes drop …

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Ep 27 - Why not Learn About the Game of Football? 29:30

3y ago29:30

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How much do you know about the game of football? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about the logistics of the game of football. As the NFL season opens, Kirsten shares that knowing the basics of the game makes the season feel a lot more fun even if football is not your passion. Whether you love the game…

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Ep 26 - Why NFL Training Camp Was a Blessing and a Curse 32:53

3y ago32:53

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What season or experience has grown you in ways you never thought were possible? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about the 16 seasons of NFL Training Camp that they experienced. They both reflect on their memories of this season in their lives, talking about how much they grew individually and as a fa…

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Ep 25 - Why Is Summer Almost Over? 27:32

3y ago27:32

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Do you feel pressure to give your kids the “perfect summer”? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about how they are feeling as summer comes to an end with their kids. Kirsten gets real about her emotions as Benjamin provides encouragement to her and other moms out there who feel the same. New episodes dro…

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Ep 24 - Why Talk to Your Kids About Abortion? 35:59

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How do you talk to your kids about tough issues? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about how to approach the difficult topic of abortion with your kids, considering how to share the right information for their age. They discuss some of the barriers to this conversation as well as why it is so important …

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Ep 23 - Why not Go to Family Camp? 31:56

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Have you ever been to Family Camp? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about the amazing benefits of going to family camp for children as well as parents. They share memories of their time at camp as well as some ways they slowed down to focus on their individual spiritual growth and their relationship wi…

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Ep 22 - Why Is Parenting So Hard? 35:18

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Do you ever find parenting hard? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about the reality of the challenges as a parent. They look to the Bible to see what God says about how we should view our children as a gift and share how to align our parenting perspective with scripture. New episodes drop every Monday …

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Ep 21 - Why not Be Like Peter? 28:17

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Are you bold about the gospel like Peter when the opportunity comes? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Benjamin and Kirsten read through Acts, chapter 3 and talk about the boldness of Peter proclaiming the gospel after healing the man at the gate. They talk about how to apply that boldness to your everyday life, starting with k…

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Ep 20 - Why Anniversaries Are a Perfect Time for Pruning 34:32

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Do you have a consistent time set aside with your spouse to talk about how your marriage is doing? In this episode of 'Why or Why Not with the Watsons', Benjamin and Kirsten talk about their longstanding tradition of talking about how their marriage is doing while they are away celebrating their anniversary. From finance, to communication and intim…

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Ep 19 - Why Sending an SOS Could Save Your Marriage 32:07

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Are you willing to ask for outside help for your marriage when you need it? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about why it is important to ask for help especially when it comes to the state of your marriage and relationships. They share what they believe is the #1 key to a happy marriage and how to get…

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Ep 18 - Why not Understand Our Holidays? 27:59

3y ago27:59

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Does your family love summer? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about how many great things summer brings, like grilling, swimming and holidays that mark important events in our nation’s history. They share why it is important that we not only celebrate, but how we pass on our heritage by letting our k…

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Ep 17 - Why Do Father's Need More Than a Tie For Father's Day? 31:56

3y ago31:56

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Do you give your father the same gift every year for Father’s Day? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about how all those gifts are great, but there are three things fathers truly need: affirmation, accountability and affection. New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss on…

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Ep 16 - Why not Worship the Big "K" King of Kings? 32:37

3y ago32:37

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When you read the Bible, who is the main character to you? How do you apply it to your life? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about the scriptures where the Israelites ask Samuel for an earthly king to rule over them so that they can be like other nations. They show how we as believers have the same a…

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Ep 15 - Why the Story Must be Retold? 31:12

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Do you share the story of your life and faith journey with your kids? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about how important it is to share our stories with our kids about our childhoods and where we came from, so that they can know us. They show how in the Bible, the children of Israel needed to hear t…

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Ep 14 - Why not Know the Cost First? 36:13

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Are you a person that counts the cost ahead of time? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about counting the cost financially, in our daily lives and spiritually as believers in Christ. Reading the passage in Luke 14:25-35, they break down what Jesus tells his disciples about counting the cost to follow h…

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Ep 13 - Why April Showers Bring More Than May Flowers 28:26

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Do the months of April and May compel you to undergo spring cleaning? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s', Kirsten and Benjamin talk about how spring cleaning has grown their awareness of how much life changes in a year. They address how important it is to not just clean out closets in the spring, but to check in with yourself and…

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Ep 12 - Why Celebrating Mother's Day Is Tricky 25:13

3y ago25:13

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Are you prepared for Mother’s Day? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about Mother’s Day in their home and how that has evolved over the years. They discuss the different emotions that come with Mother’s Day and why it is important to be aware that though this is a day of celebration, there is also hear…

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Ep 11 - Why Take a Breath? 28:47

3y ago28:47

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Are you moving so fast in this life that you forget to pause and just take a breath? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about Kirsten’s new book ‘Sis, Take a Breath’. Kirsten shares highlights from the book, like candid stories, encouragement as well as some behind the scene insights about the project t…

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Ep 10 - Why Taxes Mean More Than You Think? 23:30

3y ago23:30

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How many of you are excited about paying taxes? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about the importance of paying taxes as an American citizen, as well as being a light to the world as Christians. They read through scripture highlighting what Jesus said and did on this topic as an example to us. New epi…

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Ep 9 - Why not Celebrate Jesus on Easter? 29:14

3y ago29:14

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How do you and your family celebrate Easter? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about Easter traditions, where they originated and how we carry them forward in our own families. They reflect on the true meaning of Easter - the resurrection of Jesus, our salvation and hope in the gospel. New episodes dro…

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Ep 8 - Why not Plan for Summer in April? 30:42

3y ago30:42

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Parents, how do you deal with school breaks for your family whether it’s planned out or basic survival? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about how important it is to be intentional with how to spend school breaks, using that as time for fun, family, friends, faith as well as future (building life skil…

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Ep 7 - Why Your Marriage Is Your First Ministry 33:58

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If you are married, do you consider your marriage your first ministry or even a ministry at all? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about how marriage is supposed to be our first ministry, not in vocation but in how we live our lives day to day. They dive into how to view marriage as a ministry opportun…

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Ep 6 - Why Read Leviticus? 27:43

3y ago27:43

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When was the last time you read the book of Leviticus? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watson’s’, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about how even though the book of Leviticus seems like it is just a book of rules for the Israelites, it is actually deep insight to the heart of God for His people. The truth is that the more and more we read this…

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Ep 5 - Why not Pretend the World Is Safe? 32:04

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Do you feel tempted to ignore what is happening in the world and just pretend it is safe, avoiding difficult conversations with your children? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about the responsibility as Christians not only to engage with what is happening in the world, but how to equip children so tha…

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Ep 4 - Why Are You so Afraid? 30:50

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Do you or anyone you know struggle with fear? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about how and when fear tries to creep into our lives with specific, personal examples of how they have struggled. On the flipside, they talk about what the Bible says about fear and give some practical tips on how to overco…

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Ep 3 - Why Read Exodus? 31:19

3y ago31:19

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Have you ever read the entire Bible cover to cover? In this episode of ‘Why or Why Not with the Watsons’, Benjamin and Kirsten talk about how doing this has impacted their daily life as well as their faith journey. Listen in as they read from Exodus, explaining how that excerpt from the Old Testament applies to life today, showing exactly why the B…

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Ep 2 - Why Have a Big Family? 30:09

3y ago30:09

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Do you already, or are you planning on having kids? In this episode of Why or Why Not with the Watson's, Kirsten and Benjamin talk about the decision every couple faces when they enter marriage- if kids, how many. Hear about their family size choices and how that evolved over the years. Plus the things you should never say to parents of big familie…

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Ep 1 - Why Flowers for Everyone but Her? 24:48

3+ y ago24:48

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How do you celebrate Valentine's Day? In this season premiere of 'Why or Why Not with the Watson's', Kirsten and Benjamin talk about the expectations placed on couples and pro's and con's that come with this day of the year. Oh, and you might be surprised to hear who actually wants the chocolates. Join us for our Valentine's Why or Why Not with the…

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Introduction to Why or Why Not with the Watsons 1:35

3+ y ago1:35

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Why or Why Not with the Watsons features first-round draft pick and Super Bowl Champion Benjamin Watson and his wife Kirsten Watson. Benjamin and Kirsten are inviting you into their home and family for a behind the scenes look at their marriage and parenting journey starting Monday, February 14th. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode!…

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Let's Talk About Race | Best Of The Watsons 1:07:26

3+ y ago1:07:26

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In this week's episode, gain insight as Benjamin and Kirsten weigh in with their perspective on the "Race" conversation in today's society, and the events from 2014 that caused a viral post and the penning of Benjamin's book "Under Our Skin."By Benjamin & Kirsten Watson

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Back to Where We Started: New England Patriots 27:08

3+ y ago27:08

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After playing for the Saints a second time, The Watson's recall heading back to where it all started: New England. Listen in about the struggles of parenting new twins at the time, never sleeping, lugging seven kids around, and all the pains and injuries on the field. In this episode, The Watson's share their story of a growing family, football, an…

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Who Dat Part 2: One More Year with the New Orleans Saints 32:13

3+ y ago32:13

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After leaving Baltimore, The Watson's headed back to New Orleans to play one more year with the Saints. Listen in and hear about the wins, the losses, and all of the in-between struggles of going back to play for Who Dat Nation. In this episode, The Watson's share what happened on and off the field with football, a growing family, and how they lear…

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