This week’s episode has everything: kolaches, conflict resolution, Michael Jackson discourse, audiobook slander, White Rock Lake walks, and Atlas spiraling deeper into his movie-writing era.

We talk about trying to become the kind of adults who grocery shop with a list, the communication patterns we’ve started noticing in our relationship, and why vulnerability with friends matters more than we think. We also share thoughts on the Michael Jackson biopic, the pressure parents put on kids to succeed, Atlas’ first time watching The Devil Wears Prada, and the books Olivia has been obsessing over this week (plus one she absolutely hated).

Also featuring: friendship appreciation, acoustic EP rehearsals, health goals, and an alarming amount of emotional honesty.

Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro

0:03:11 Holy Kolaches and Meal Prep

0:06:30 Communication Issues (Remastered)

0:38:28 A Fellowship of Yappers

0:39:54 Moonwalking Into Generational Trauma

0:51:23 Oblivion Is Taking Over the Plot

0:55:46 An Abundance of Disappointment

0:59:58 Cardio for the Girls, Acoustic Sessions for the Boys

1:04:23 Atlas Discovers Fashion Cinema

1:10:28 The Sunday Night Pep Talk

1:19:13 Outro

In this episode, we recap a thought-provoking church message on why a “perfect” society doesn’t quite work in the real world, and share the personal rules we’re building our lives around right now to grow in discipline, health, and faith.

We also catch up on meaningful time with friends, talk through a very real (and very expensive) life update, and let you in on what we’re learning about money, priorities, and long-term goals. Plus: grocery dates, current watchlist reviews, a surprisingly productive audiobook streak, and a big update: our movie script is officially in the works!

Oh, and somewhere in there… an 18.5 mile walk.

Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro

0:05:24 Why Utopia Doesn't Survive Reality

0:31:01 Liv's Reset Blueprint

0:36:48 Baptisms & Catch-Ups

0:39:29 $4,500 Worth of Character Development

0:47:00 Errands, But Make It Romantic

0:51:46 Morally Grey Lawyers & Magical Lions

1:01:00 Turning Time Into Growth

1:03:41 We're Actually Doing This

1:11:32 Just a Light Stroll...

1:15:46 Outro

From Easter Sunday at Six Flags to a chaotic weekend in Little Rock, this week had a little bit of everything. We start by recapping the beginning of the week with a fun trip to Six Flags with the Murtha sisters that quickly sets the tone for what becomes a very eventful stretch of days filled with small disasters and car issues that refuse to resolve themselves.

By Friday, we make our way to Little Rock where the boys spend time at Oaklawn watching horse races while Liv gets some intentional one-on-one time with Atlas’ grandparents. We have late-night hangouts, unexpectedly amazing tacos, and conversations that somehow drift from current life updates into full-blown childhood nostalgia spirals. We also talk through the more unexpected moments of the trip, including Jake performing in a salsa band as a very committed white boy on trombone. The weekend wraps with meaningful time spent with family, a lot of laughs, and some genuinely sweet conversations that balance out the chaos.

And to close it all out, we share a big podcast update: we’ve officially upgraded our setup with new microphones and are stepping into a new era where we’ll start bringing guests onto the show soon!

Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:21 Easter, Rollercoasters, and Public Enemy #1 (Teenage Boys)

0:21:08 $0 Parking, $$$ Consequences

0:27:05 Check Engine Light: A Love Story

0:31:58 We Finally Called Saul

0:34:42 She Said She'd 'Shoot the Families'???

0:47:00 Lucky Number 4 Strikes Again

0:52:48 Couple Goals, Honestly

0:56:10 Forgetful Jake, Unforgettable Tacos

1:02:21 A White Boy Played Salsa and Somehow We Ended Up at Floam?

1:08:10 Southern Tail Talks & Podcast Upgrade

1:14:57 Outro