It is our privilege and joy to share the birth story of our sixth child, Wilder Coast. Join us as we recount his birth from each of our perspectives as well as our thoughts on homebirth for the first time. This episode will encourage and uplift you as we give testimony to God's goodness and love for his children. Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritan…

Today we are tackling a HUGE question that is asked in many circles of married couples: how do we know if we're done having kids? Do you get an overwhelming sense of peace? Does my husband decide? Are there external factors that affect couples' decisions? Join us in this episode as we share YOUR stories, reasons and what the Bible has to say about …

In this episode, Jake and Bethany are talking about sex within marriage and if lingerie should be part of a Christian marriage. We have noticed that sex and Christianity are not talked about together enough so we are aiming to open the conversation up in this episode and bring it back to the Bible. Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministries.org/…

Is Date Night actually that important or something society makes us think is necessary? How do couples with kids find time to be together especially in the little years? How do do strive for a marriage and not just a roommate situation? Join us for the first episode of our mini Valentine's Day series! We are sharing what dating looks like for our m…

It is election day and week! As Trump and Harris vie for America's votes today, let us remember God is King no matter what the outcome. In today's episode we set aside time to encourage and remind everyone where our hearts should be focused and who to lay our anxieties down before. Filled with scripture, election resources, songs and more, we hope …

In today's episode we explore the buzz word "woke" and what it actually means. Join us as we dive back to the 1930s and give you a timeline of how "being woke" came to be, how the rights view it, how the lefts view it and ultimately how Christians should view it today. Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministries.org/wavesandlilacs Seven Weeks Cof…

It's almost impossible to not notice the political shift in our country over the last several years and when it turns election year, the chaos amps up. Today we are sharing our journey over the last couple years and how we have worked to maintain our sanity and stability while still remaining informed about politics. This episode is packed with scr…

Marriage is a wonderful gift from God. But it doesn't mean it doesn't come without its share of frustrations and hard times. Throughout our marriage we have had those bumpy seasons of disagreements and learning to be unified on important topics. In today's episode we share how we go about solving marital disagreements but more importantly what the …

In today's episode we are pulling back the curtain on RV living and sharing the the good, the bad, and the beautiful. We are chatting everything from having community on the road. what the day to day looks like to the financial side and bathroom breaks. Want us to visit your church? Fill out this document: Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministr…

Today we are sharing the wild birth story of our 5th child! From delivering with the flu to changing birth locations hours before her birth we share all the details and God's sovereignty. We also walk you through how to advocate for yourself (as the mother) and as the birth support partner. Whatever Is True Homemaker Challenge Seven Weeks Coffee 10…

We're back 16 months later! After a longer than anticipated hiatus from our podcast, we're back with a new episode and a new season and a whole explanation of WHY. Today we're sharing what has happened in our lives for the past year and a half. Buckle up because we're about to take you on a wild road. Our life may have been tuned upside down in 202…

In today’s season 2 finale we are weeks away from Bethany giving birth to our fifth child. We thought it would be timely to share some of our thoughts on birth. With having our firstborn at a hospital with an epidural and the following three with midwives at a birthing center, we have seen how drastically different birth can be. Tune in to hear Jak…

It has officially been ONE year since we launched this podcast. Today’s episode is an array of everything from favorite moments, bloopers, a behind the scenes look at what having a podcast as a husband and wife looks like and so much more! Thanks for being here. Happy Birthday, Whatever Is True! Like, Follow and Subscribe. Please leave a comment an…

With elections just around the corner, we know there are a lot of emotions: excitement, anxiety, fear and hope to name a few. As Christians we know our identity is in Christ first and foremost. So where does voting land for the believer? What does the Bible have to say? Is there a wrong or right way to vote as Christ followers? We hope you'll join …

“Should Christians celebrate Halloween?” That is the question you probably see posted all over social media currently. While many articles and episodes will take a look into the past and origins of Halloween, we wanted to step back and share a different perspective. There is a lot more to why our family chooses to not celebrate Halloween and it goe…

In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Abbie Halberstadt, wife, mother to 10 kids and author of M Is for Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood. Abbie shares about motherhood, marriage, and her new book all while pointing to scripture. If you are in need of encouragement and a reminder that women are called to thrive daily in C…

Disney has become a household name and odds are slim that someone won’t recognize the name. From kids’ movies to family amusement parks and everything in between, Disney is the epitome of family entertainment. Or is it? Is Disney as family friendly as they claim to be? What does the Bible have to say in regards to the messages they send out? Are th…

Today we’re talking all about discipline. This is a challenging topic and one that has many views. We went back to Bible basics and how important it is to God (Proverbs is filled with wisdom on this topic!). You’ll also get a look into our discipline journey and what it looks like in our home. We hope you enjoy this highly asked for episode! Affili…

Let’s face it: our culture has a target aimed at our children. Whether it be in TV shows, magazines or school book shelves, our world wants to desensitize our children to the truth of God’s Word. Today’s episode is an interview with Trent Talbot, the CEO of Brave Books, a book series designed to teach your children the truth about current events. T…

Our first interview of the season is with Jennifer Pepito, author and homeschooling mom to 7. In this interview Jennifer shares about her new book, Mothering by the Book, life as a homeschooling parent and overcoming anxiety and homeschooling fears. Book link: https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/motheringbythebook IG: @jenniferpepito Website: http…

Welcome back to Season 2! Today we’re talking about how wives can encourage their husbands to lead in their homes. What if your personality as the wife is loud or you are the one who comes up with all the ideas? What if as a husband you struggle to know what are the right things to do? In this episode we are sharing our personal story and struggles…

We’ve been fighting for women’s rights and roles for what feels like ages now. But what are we fighting for really? What does the Bible say about a woman’s role and how are women to live according to it? We hope to give you encouragement in your God-given role as you minister to those around you daily. Whether you’re single or married the Bible has…

What is a man? What makes men and women different from each other and what does the Bible say about a man's role? Men are given specific instructions on how to act and live. Join us as we dig deep into what God calls men to and their purpose here on earth. Like, Follow and Subscribe. Please leave a comment and review. Subscribe to Bethany's email l…

Our children are being exposed to ideas and policies that our generation only began to hear of at young ages. It’s not that the idea of homosexuality or transgenderism is new, it’s that it is now celebrated and promoted everywhere. How do we discuss these topics with our young and innocent children in a biblical manner? Tune in to hear how we share…

With rainbows everywhere, pride parades and more agenda driven merchandise than you thought possible, we're clearly in June. As Christians we recognize the evil and sin that is homosexuality and transgenderism, but why does this all matter so much to God? Why can't love just be…love? Join us as dig deep into God's design of two genders, its signifi…

Introducing our summer miniseries: God + Gender. Today's trailer gives you exclusive insight into what to expect over the month of June from us . We have 4 episodes talking about gender, gender roles and an interview with someone to wrap it up with. We want to encourage you to lean into God during this month of June when agendas are heightened. Lik…

What do you think about the gift of tongues? Should pastors support Disney? Do you expose your children to other cultures? Get the answers to these questions in more on our season one finale of The Whatever Is True Podcast! We will be back in June with our summer mini series! Like, Follow and Subscribe. Please leave a comment and review. Subscribe …

You have probably heard of the term “deconstructionism” floating around–but what does it mean? Our guest Kyle Lammott, pastor of Exodus Church in Wichita gives us a deep exploration into this topic and just how damaging it can be. Join us as we tackle this huge topic and bring clarity to questions like: Why is deconstructionism so popular? Were the…

Today we’re getting to the heart of the matter: should we use songs from these churches to worship God? Should churches be using these songs as part of a Sunday morning worship service? Do they receive our money if we do use them? Join us as we broach this topic, jump into scripture and sharing our perspective. Araza CODE "Bethany15" Like, Follow a…

Dropping our next two part series on a much anticipated topic: Hillsong, Bethel, and Elevation music. Should we be listening to their music at home and at our churches? In order to dig deep into this topic, today’s Part 1 episode is imperative. What is happening in these churches? What do they believe? What do people have to say about the head past…

Does attending church actually matter? Is online service sufficient? Today we have the privilege of interviewing our head pastor, Mike Brownfield, of our home church Crosspointe. Join us for an uplifting and convicting conversation on the matter of in-person church attendance. Show Notes: Fehrnvi: BETHANY for 15% off @MikeBrownfield1 Crosspoine Con…

While we don’t consider ourselves experts on the topic of homeschooling, we wanted to share some insight while the beginning process is still fresh in our minds. These are the tips we wish someone had shared with us when we first started homeschooling a couple years ago. We hope this eases your mind and encourages you in your education decisions. D…

With the war going on between Russia and Ukraine currently and the news our families are faced with, what is the best way to have conversations about these topics with our kids? Today we’re walking you through 8 tips we’ve learned over the last 2 years as the world has seemed to turn upside down. Just how do we talk about tough topics with our kids…

Today we have the honor of interviewing Laura Murphey, the executive director of Stanton Healthcare of Southern CA. She shares about the pro-life work her organization is doing and gives us an in-depth look at biblical advocacy. This eye-opening interview talks about common misconceptions in abortion and pro-life work, tangible ways to get involved…

Are all children’s Bibles created equally? Should we read children’s Bibles to our children? Today we’re discussing three popular children’s Bibles at length, pros and cons list style, and how we choose to utilize them in our lives with our four children. Sharing the Bible with our children is a gift and we ought to use it wisely! Show Notes: Like,…

Grab a cup of coffee or tea and cozy up to hear us share about our youngest daughter’s birth. This Valentine’s Day we will celebrate her first birthday and we are taking a walk down memory lane and also sharing some of our TOP tips for labor and delivery. We are talking tips for birthing without pain meds, how to best support a woman during childbi…

In today’s episode we continue our topic of Ephesians 5 but turn our attention towards the men’s role: love and sacrifice. What kind of love is Paul talking about? How do we love our wives? What can a wife do if her husband is not walking in love in their marriage? This part of scripture is just as important as its counterpart about wives and we’re…

We are tackling a popular passage on marriage in the Bible in this episode: Ephesians 5. When you hear the word “submission” what comes to mind? Should wives be submissive to their husbands in all things? Are there exceptions? Does that mean the husband controls his wife? What does submission even actually mean? Join us for part 1 of this two part …

Are you feeling intimidated about raising kids in our current world? As parents in the 21st century we are being faced with hard topics that we'll need to discuss sooner than later with them. We don’t want you to lose hope though! You and your child(ren) were placed on earth at this exact time in history intentionally by God. Join us as we share Go…

Last week Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted for sexual charges against minors. Her story is one of many that gives us a glimpse in the sex trafficking industry that is overtaking our entire world. Considering the 846% increase in reported child sex trafficking cases recently, this is a topic you are going to want to be aware of. How do you combat thi…

Merry Christmas! We are having a lighter episode today and doing a Q + A–Christmas edition! Our audience sent in a lot of wonderful Christmas themed questions and today we’re answering them. What are our favorite family traditions? Should Christians have Christmas trees? Do we celebrate St. Nick? and many more! Candy Cane Cookie Recipe Daily Grace …

Last week there was a huge court hearing on the issue of abortion. Can it overturn Roe v. Wade? Is abolishing abortion the answer? What is a Christian’s role in this? Today we’re sharing some of the history of abortion, debunking common pro-choice arugments and talking a little about how we have chosen to discuss this topic with our kids. We cover …

Whether you're single, married without kids or married with kids, this episode has something for you. We're talking about the value of prioritizing your marriage. Just how important is prioritizing your marriage? What does the Bible say about the importance of marriage? Can kids take a position over your spouse for a season? We're excited to share …

Does the government have a say in what gets injected into my body? Is there biblical ground to refuse the current vaccine mandate? Join Jake and Bethany as they break down this hot topic and head to God's Word for the answers. Bible verses: Romans 13:1-3, Exodus 1 + 2, Galatians 5:14, 1 Cor. 6:19-20, Proverbs 28:26, James 1:5 Like, Follow and Subsc…

Is your marriage set apart from the world? Today we're diving into the world of husband and wife bashing. Is that joke on social media harmless or harmful? When does a venting session cross the line? Join us as we share what the Bible says about this topic and encourage your marriage. Show notes: 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Cor. 1:10, Prov. 16:24, Eph. 5: 25, J…

Today we are sharing who we are, how we met and our journey with Christ. We are also talking about the vision for this podcast and what you can expect to come. Like, Follow and Subscribe. Please leave a comment and review. Subscribe to Bethany's email list. Check us out on Instagram at whateveristrueco Bethany: wavesandlilacs Jake: jakeoffscript Fi…