Call Your Sister with Joy & Jinger

This week on Call Your Sister, Joy and I are getting into some seriously embarrassing territory: our awkward teenage phase. We're talking bad fashion choices (hello, giant hand-me-down t-shirts and my infamous green linen tunic-over-skirt look — the one I was wearing the day I met Jeremy), disastrous hair experiments, and the crunchy-mousse curls and hairspray-soaked ponytails that may or may not have caused permanent damage. We also get into the deeper stuff — how we each struggled to figure out who we really were as teenagers, jumping between personas, and how insecurity showed up differently for each of us. Joy opens up about a season where she equated spirituality with being "zero fun," and how her motivations for things like reading through the Bible in two months weren't always as pure as she thought at the time — but how God used it anyway. I share what it was like dealing with body changes, comparison, and dressing for comfort over style because I didn't feel confident in my own skin. If you ever wore something you cringe at now, went through a hair phase you'd rather forget, or spent your teenage years trying to figure out who you actually were underneath the persona, this episode is going to feel very relatable. 🎧 New episodes of Call Your Sister with Joy and Jinger every week — subscribe so you don't miss out! OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit ⁠https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/⁠ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. ZENNI: Zenni because it's the only way I've found to buy sunglasses I actually love without the guesswork ... choose from stylish, affordable options with over 150,000 5-star reviews. Upgrade your glasses and use code PODCAST15 at ⁠https://zenni.com/PODCAST for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on U.S. orders over $65! FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER at ⁠https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/⁠ for $25 off your membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the very first episode of the Call Your Sister Podcast! We can’t believe we’re finally saying that. In this episode, we’re sharing how a casual FaceTime conversation between sisters turned into a brand-new podcast and why Joy and I decided this was the right time to do it. We talk about what you can expect from Call Your Sister, some of the fun things we have planned, and why we want this show to feel like you’re jumping onto one of our regular sister FaceTime calls with us. But starting a new podcast isn’t even the biggest news of the episode: Joy is pregnant with BABY #4! We talk about how she told me, why this pregnancy has felt so different, and what it’s like stepping back into the baby stage after a bigger age gap. That leads us into a much deeper conversation about something we both had to rethink as adults: how many children should you have? Growing up, we both assumed that having as many children as possible was simply what you were supposed to do. We talk about questioning those childhood teachings, what Scripture actually says about children and family, and how we’ve learned to approach those decisions with our husbands through prayer, wisdom, and without fear. Then we lighten things up with some sister talk about Type A vs. Type B moms, perfectly organized refrigerators, dishes sitting in the sink, the pressure to have everything together when you’re hosting, and how social media can make it feel like everyone else is doing motherhood better than you. We also reveal just how much we actually text and FaceTime each other, confess how terrible we both can be at responding to messages, and talk about why we decided to make room for this podcast. This is the beginning of something new, and we’re so excited to have you here. Think of Call Your Sister as an hour every week to sit down, catch up, laugh, talk honestly about life, motherhood, faith, family, and all the things we’d normally be talking about on the phone anyway. So… call your sister. 🤍 Topics covered: Joy Forsyth pregnancy, baby number four, Call Your Sister Podcast, Jinger Vuolo and Joy Forsyth, family size, childhood teachings about children, motherhood, Christian parenting, Type A vs. Type B moms, social media and motherhood, sister relationships 🎧 New episodes of Call Your Sister every week — SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out! 00:00:00 - Life Updates and a Major Teaser00:05:26 - Introducing the Call Your Sister Podcast00:12:18 - What to Expect from the New Podcast00:13:22 - Big News from Joy00:18:10 - Deciding How Many Children to Have00:20:48 - Rethinking Their Childhood Teachings on Family Size00:27:21 - Type A vs. Type B Moms00:30:43 - When Personality Types Become Excuses00:32:44 - Balancing Hosting, Social Media, and Priorities00:35:09 - How Often the Sisters Communicate00:36:59 - Texting Habits and Email Overload00:39:56 - Worth the Call00:40:55 - Why They Decided to Start the Podcast #CallYourSister #JingerVuolo #JoyForsyth #Motherhood #Pregnancy #Sisters #MomLife #Parenting OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most. Trust & Will makes it simple and affordable to create your will or trust online in minutes. Visit trustandwill.com/JINGER and get 20% off when you use the code JINGER. ARTICLE: If you’re looking to upgrade your space, we’ve been loving Article. Their furniture is modern, high-quality, and easy to style. Go to article.com/JINGER for $50 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, my sister Joy and I are talking all about finding joy — even, and especially, in the hard seasons of life. We start light, talking about the small everyday things that bring us joy right now: home, routine, our kids, beach days, sunsets, and even a few Facebook Marketplace wins (wait until you hear about Joy's chandelier find). But we also go somewhere deeper. Joy opens up about the miscarriage of her daughter Annabelle at 20 weeks and the season of depression that followed, and how she had to fight against becoming bitter while learning to trust God through something she never saw coming. I share my own experience with postpartum depression after having Evy, along with a spiritual crossroads I walked through where I had to wrestle honestly with hard questions about faith. We talk about the difference between happiness and joy, how joy can return in small, unexpected ways after grief, and why getting your labs and vitamin D checked is such a simple but important reminder when you're feeling low. We wrap up with a fun rapid-fire on what's currently bringing us joy, and even float the idea of a Jinger & Joy spin-off podcast — let us know what you think!If you've ever walked through loss, depression, or a season where joy felt impossible to find, this conversation is for you. Topics covered: finding joy after loss, postpartum depression, miscarriage and grief, choosing joy in hard seasons, faith and doubt, motherhood, everyday gratitude, sisters podcast 🎧 New episodes of the Jinger & Jeremy Podcast every week — SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! 00:00:00 - When Joy Becomes Hard to Find 00:01:26 - The Everyday Things Bringing Us Joy 00:11:09 - Trusting God and Choosing Joy Through Trials 00:15:21 - Seeing Everyday Joy Through a Child’s Eyes 00:18:59 - Finding Joy in Nature and Community 00:23:27 - Settling Into a Family Home 00:25:52 - The Comfort of an Ordinary Routine 00:30:26 - Coffee Shop Outings and Family Routine 00:31:15 - Facebook Marketplace Finds and the Chandelier 00:36:00 - Rapid-Fire Things Bringing Us Joy 00:37:34 - A Reminder to Check Your Health 00:38:56 - Should the Sisters Start a Podcast? #Parenting⁠ ⁠#Motherhood⁠ ⁠#MomLife⁠ ⁠#ParentingTips⁠ ⁠#RaisingKids⁠ OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most. Trust & Will makes it simple and affordable to create your will or trust online in minutes. Visit ⁠https://trustandwill.com/JINGER⁠ and get 20% off when you use the code JINGER. ARTICLE: If you’re looking to upgrade your space, we’ve been loving Article. Their furniture is modern, high-quality, and easy to style. Go to article.com/JINGER for $50 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, my sister Joy and I are getting real about something almost every mom deals with: feeling overwhelmed. We're talking about overscheduled kids, overcommitting to social plans, and how to know when a busy season has crossed the line into burnout. Joy opens up about how her capacity to handle things comes in waves, and why she and Austin made the decision to protect at least three quiet evenings at home each week just to reset as a family. I share how Jeremy and I hit our own breaking point after years of "gone, gone, gone" through ministry and church commitments, and what it took for us to finally say it's time for a change, even when that meant pulling back from good things and worrying about what people would think. We dig into the difference between a busy season (like a home remodel or a book deadline) versus a lifestyle that's simply unsustainable long term, and the practical ways we've each learned to say no, protect our family's time, and communicate openly about what we can and can't handle in any given week. If you've ever felt stretched too thin, guilty about pulling back from commitments, or unsure how to reset when life gets too full, this conversation is for you. 🎧 New episodes of the Jinger & Jeremy Podcast every week — SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! 00:00:00 – Intro & Welcome 00:00:54 – What's Making You Feel Overwhelmed This Week? 00:04:23 – Stepping Back from Overcommitment (Bible Study Story) 00:06:08 – What Helps vs. What Doesn't When You're Overwhelmed 00:09:21 – How Austin & Jeremy Notice When We're Overwhelmed 00:12:35 – Communication, Sleep & Letting Go of What's Not Yours to Carry 00:14:44 – Do You Need to Leave the House Every Day? 00:22:34 – Burnout, a Stress Rash & Learning to Rest 00:24:36 – Things We've Said No To Recently 00:30:12 – Does Your Capacity Change With the Season? 00:32:11 – Feeling Like an Introvert & Emotional Drain 00:34:02 – Joy's Genuinely Restful Day 00:38:18 – Jinger's Genuinely Restful Day 00:42:02 – The "Milestone Party" Trend 00:44:54 – Are Themed Birthday Parties Over the Top? 00:52:44 – Overscheduled Kids & Youth Sports 00:58:02 – One Thing That's Helping Us Slow Down 01:00:07 – Closing Thoughts & Outro OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit ⁠https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/⁠ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR: Keep your whole family on the same page. Skylight Calendar puts everyone's schedules, to-do lists, and chores in one place everyone can see. Visit ⁠https://myskylight.com/JINGER⁠ and get $30 off your 15" calendar. ZENNI: Zenni because it's the only way I've found to buy sunglasses I actually love without the guesswork ... choose from stylish, affordable options with over 150,000 5-star reviews. Upgrade your glasses and use code PODCAST15 at ⁠https://zenni.com/PODCAST for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on U.S. orders over $65! FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER at ⁠https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/⁠ for $25 off your membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, I'm sitting down with my sister Joy to talk all things marriage, especially what it's really like getting married young. Joy was 19 when she married Austin, and I was 22 when I married Jeremy, so we're diving into our different timelines, how our age gaps compared, and what marriage actually looked like once the "happily ever after" honeymoon phase wore off. We get honest about the biggest surprises marriage threw at us — from learning how to communicate (and why miscommunication is behind almost every argument), to balancing work and family life when your husband's job doesn't fit a typical 9-to-5, to figuring out how to find your own voice and opinions after years of just going along with everything. I open up about how I used to be way more passive early in our marriage, and how Jeremy actually pushed me to become more independent... even when that meant a little more "friction" at home! We also get into some of the funnier, more personal sides of marriage: Jeremy's prankster habit of bringing snakes and reptiles into our house, Austin's germaphobe tendencies and nightly shower routine, and the best piece of marriage advice we've actually stuck with — a simple nightly question that's helped keep our communication open for years. If you're newly married, engaged, dating young, or just curious what marriage looks like behind the scenes for us, this episode is full of honest, relatable, and encouraging conversation about love, growth, and building a life together. 🎧 New episodes every week — SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out! OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit ⁠https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/⁠ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. MOM COZY: The Mom Cozy Night Pro Bottle Warmer and Deep Clean Bottle Washer make late-night feedings and bottle sanitizing so much easier. Get 20% off at momcozy.com with code JINGER. BROOKLYN BEDDING: Brooklyn Bedding has been around for over 25 years, known for top-of-the-line comfort and quality without the luxury price tag. Go to ⁠https://brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use my promo code JINGER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. NUTRAFOL: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com and get $10 OFF your first month’s subscription when you use our promo code JANDJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does friendship feel harder than it should? In this episode, I sit down with my sister and co-host Joy for an honest, tear-filled conversation about what it's really taken for us to build meaningful friendships — as kids, as teens, and now as adult women navigating marriage, motherhood, and moving to a new city. Joy and I open up about growing up in the public eye and how that shaped (and sometimes stunted) our ability to trust and connect with others. We talk through the insecurity, comparison, and social anxiety that followed us into adulthood, and how marriage — and moving away from a built-in support system of siblings — forced me to learn how to make friends from scratch. I share real stories about the friends who've shown up for me in hard seasons: care packages during potty training, a month of secret prayer journaling from my sister-in-law, last-minute pool days, and coffee dropped off at my door with no expectations attached. Joy and I get vulnerable about the fear of losing friends during hard family seasons, the guilt I've felt pulling back, and why "perfect" friendships don't exist — but genuine ones are worth fighting for. In this episode: Why friendship didn't come naturally to me or Joy growing up How growing up in the public eye affected our ability to trust people Battling insecurity, body image, and comparison as teens How marriage and moving away exposed the gaps in my friendships The role social media plays in how our kids will experience friendship and comparison Small, thoughtful gestures that have made the biggest difference for me in hard seasons How I'm challenging myself to reach out and encourage a friend this week If you've ever struggled to make or keep close friends, felt too busy or too "in survival mode" to nurture relationships, or wondered how to build real community as an adult — this episode is for you. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE! 00:00:00 - Introduction: The Meaning of True Friendship 00:01:30 - Friends Who Encourage Us 00:04:20 - Public Life, Trust Issues, and Keeping Walls Up 00:08:19 - Learning to Pursue Deeper Friendships 00:13:06 - Social Media, Comparison, and the Next Generation 00:15:51 - How Marriage Pushed Us to Build Friendships 00:21:12 - Vulnerability, Emotions, and Missed Connections 00:24:23 - Learning to Communicate and Find Community 00:33:29 - What Makes a Friendship Feel Safe 00:36:15 - Friendship as Couples 00:39:43 - Trustworthiness, Mentorship, and Spiritual Maturity 00:42:06 - Building Intergenerational Friendships 00:44:55 - Letting Friendships Grow Organically 00:45:58 - Friendships Across Differences and Difficult Seasons 00:48:54 - How Friends Have Shown Up Recently 00:51:19 - Small, Thoughtful Ways to Care 00:54:22 - Encourage Someone and Accept Help 00:55:52 - Closing Thoughts #Parenting #Motherhood #MomLife #ParentingTips #RaisingKids OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER at https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/ for $25 off your membership! ZENNI: Zenni because it's the only way I've found to buy sunglasses I actually love without the guesswork ... choose from stylish, affordable options with over 150,000 5-star reviews. Upgrade your glasses and use code PODCAST15 at ⁠https://zenni.com/PODCAST for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on U.S. orders over $65! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Jinger and Jeremy Podcast! I have my sister Joy on the pod for an honest, funny conversation about motherhood, parenting fails, and everything in between. We swap hilarious stories about their kids (a diaper left on a car roof, toddlers climbing furniture, and Gideon's "Dear Diary" adventure), open up about the parts of motherhood that surprised us most (hello, patience lessons), and get real about what's actually harder, and easier, than we expected. You'll hear our honest takes on baby carriers vs. strollers, why we skip the diaper bag, our favorite baby product hacks (the Doona and our go-to stain remover), overrated baby products and viral parenting trends (looking at you, toddler chefs), sleep training struggles, extended breastfeeding, and how we balance routine with flexibility for our kids. Whether you're a new mom, a mom of multiples, or just love real talk about the chaos of raising littles, this episode is packed with relatable stories, practical tips, and plenty of laughs. In this episode: Funniest things our kids have said recently Embarrassing parenting fails (the diaper-on-the-car-roof story!) What surprised us most about motherhood Overrated baby products vs. must-have parenting hacks Sleep training, night waking, and extended nursing Balancing schedules and flexibility with kids Homeschooling wins and favorite summer activities with littles OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS:  ARTICLE: If you’re looking to upgrade your space, we’ve been loving Article. Their furniture is modern, high-quality, and easy to style. Go to article.com/JINGER for $50 off your first purchase. BROOKLYN BEDDING: Brooklyn Bedding has been around for over 25 years, known for top-of-the-line comfort and quality without the luxury price tag. Go to ⁠https://brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use my promo code JINGER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide.  NUTRAFOL: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com and get $10 OFF your first month’s subscription when you use our promo code JANDJ. CURE HYDRATION: For our listeners, Cure is offering 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting http://curehydration.com/jinger and using promo code JINGER at checkout. That’s http://curehydration.com/jinger—and use code JINGER for 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My sister Joy flew in for a visit and we couldn't wait to jump on the mic together! In this episode, I sit down with my favorite co-host (yes, my actual sister) to talk about what it's really like being sisters — the closeness we didn't always have growing up, how we stay connected even though we live so far apart, and why FaceTime has completely changed the way our families bond across the miles. We get into it all: our kids growing up as playmates even though they're states apart, what it means to build relationships with aunts, uncles, and grandparents who don't live nearby, and how technology has changed long-distance family life for the better. I also open up about leaning on my faith through hard seasons and how studying the attributes of God has shifted my whole perspective lately. If you've ever wondered how sisters stay close despite distance, different seasons of life, or busy schedules — this conversation is for you. 📌 In this episode: ✨ Growing up as sisters (and not always being close) ✨ How we stay connected long-distance ✨ FaceTime, family bonds, and our kids' relationships ✨ Leaning on faith through hard seasons ✨ Studying the attributes of God 00:00:00 - Welcome Back, Joy 00:02:24 - Staying Close Across the Distance 00:06:18 - Why We Weren't Close Growing Up 00:12:37 - Childhood Memories and Family Roles 00:17:11 - How We Became Close Friends 00:23:01 - Growing in Vulnerability and Faith 00:27:22 - Fun Sister Questions 00:30:53 - Crying at Unexpected Moments 00:32:17 - Impulse Buying and Spending Habits 00:38:21 - What We've Been Loving 00:45:13 - Finding Encouragement in God's Attributes 00:46:43 - Thanks for Watching OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. ARTICLE: If you’re looking to upgrade your space, we’ve been loving Article. Their furniture is modern, high-quality, and easy to style. Go to article.com/JINGER for $50 off your first purchase. TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most. Trust & Will makes it simple and affordable to create your will or trust online in minutes. Visit ⁠https://trustandwill.com/JINGER⁠ and get 20% off when you use the code JINGER. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR: Keep your whole family on the same page. Skylight Calendar puts everyone's schedules, to-do lists, and chores in one place everyone can see. Visit ⁠https://myskylight.com/JINGER⁠ and get $30 off your 15" calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just celebrated one of our kids' birthdays, and it got us talking about birthdays, gifts, and the one thing we still don't agree on... cake. Yeah, we're airing out our "argument" (we don't like the word fight) over birthday cake traditions, and it's a good one.In this episode, we cover: ✨ The birthday cake debate that became our biggest "we did not see eye to eye" moment 🎂 The nostalgic treats we grew up with — homemade ice cream cakes, Cool Whip layers, and those paper-wrapped ice cream blocks (if you remember these, you're our people) 🎁 The most memorable gifts we got growing up, and the ones we love giving our kids now 💛 Why we sometimes get so caught up trying to make something "special enough" that we end up doing nothing at all 👶 A moment that hit us hard — learning to see the world through our daughter's eyes instead of our own 😄 Plus we're catching up on Comic-Con, sore throats, sunburns, and our usual banter If you've followed our marriage and parenting journey, you know we like to keep it real, funny, and a little sentimental. This one's all three. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:19 - Weekly Recap 00:02:59 - Birthday Celebrations and Gifts 00:03:57 - Cake Argument 00:06:28 - Cake Preferences 00:12:02 - Symbolism of Birthday Cake 00:15:19 - Marriage and Compromise 00:15:46 - Birthday Planning and Gift Giving 00:23:15 - Childhood Birthday Memories 00:26:34 - Birthday Traditions and Expectations 00:30:33 - Birthday Traditions and Trips 00:31:42 - The Art of Gift Giving 00:33:33 - The Special Gift: A Cuckoo Clock 00:33:49 - Struggles with Gift Giving 00:36:16 - Understanding Children's Perspectives 00:37:31 - Closing Thoughts and Goodbyes 🔔 SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss new episodes every week OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: BROOKLYN BEDDING: Brooklyn Bedding has been around for over 25 years, known for top-of-the-line comfort and quality without the luxury price tag. Go to ⁠https://brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use my promo code JINGER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. NUTRAFOL: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com and get $10 OFF your first month’s subscription when you use our promo code JANDJ. COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER at https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/ for $25 off your membership! #JingerAndJeremyPodcast #JJPod #BirthdayTraditions #MarriagePodcast #ParentingPodcast #FamilyPodcast #GiftGivingTips #CoupleGoals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hit up the Rose Bowl Flea Market, the largest flea market in the world, and came home with some seriously good finds! In this episode, we're talking garage sale hunting, solid wood furniture scores, and the wild story of a toy from the 80s that turned out to be worth $26,000 on eBay 😳 In this episode we cover: - Our trip to the Rose Bowl Flea Market (and why it's a must-visit) - Scoring solid wood furniture for $3-$13 at garage sales - How to spot real wood vs. engineered wood in 2 seconds - The vintage "Made in Japan" toy that's worth $26,000 - Our home remodel update — decorating, dining chairs, and paint colors - Jeremy's windshield wiper disaster story (you won't believe this one) - DIY cardboard box "airplane" hack for the kids Whether you're into thrifting, flea market hunting, antique furniture, garage sale finds, or just want to follow along with our home remodel journey, this episode has a little bit of everything! 👇 Let us know in the comments... what's the best thing you've ever found at a garage sale or flea market? 🔔 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:37 - Summer Activities and Home Decorating 00:02:23 - Garage Sale Adventures 00:05:11 - The Unexpected Antique Toy 00:08:06 - The Excitement of Bargain Hunting 00:13:42 - The Rose Bowl Flea Market 00:15:35 - Safety Concerns at the ATM 00:18:37 - Arrival at the Rose Bowl Flea Market 00:23:17 - Exploring the Flea Market 00:23:55 - Finding the Perfect Side Table 00:24:37 - The Value of Solid Wood Furniture 00:26:33 - Flea Markets vs Thrift Stores 00:31:12 - Hunting for Dining Chairs 00:32:48 - Car Wash Incident 00:36:16 - Weather Changes and Future Plan OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more.FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER at https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/ for $25 off your membership!TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most. Trust & Will makes it simple and affordable to create your will or trust online in minutes. Visit https://trustandwill.com/JINGER and get 20% off when you use the code JINGER. ZENNI OPTICAL: Zenni makes it easy to find prescription glasses, sunglasses, or blue light glasses online — starting at under $30. Visit https://zenni.com/JINGER and get 15% off your first order with code JINGER15. #FleaMarket #RoseBowlFleaMarket #GarageSaleFinds #ThriftFlip #AntiqueHunting #HomeRemodel #ThriftingHaul #VintageFinds #GingerAndJeremy #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of the Jinger & Jeremy Podcast! This week we're recapping our 4th of July weekend, celebrating America's 250th birthday, running our annual Independence Day 5K, and being part of our dear friends Anna and Zach's wedding (all three of us were in the wedding party). In this episode: - Keeping my yearly tradition of running a 5K every 4th of July, postpartum and undertrained this time - The collegiate runners (and even an Olympic steeplechaser) who put our times to shame - Getting cheered on by friends along the route, and how it reminded us of Hebrews 12 and "the great cloud of witnesses" - My last-minute bridesmaid dress situation - Jeremy watching me walk down the aisle twice in one wedding - Our second annual 4th of July tradition, the race, the parade, and a pool party at home - LA's neighborhood fireworks culture and why we don't do our own anymore - A bit of good-natured medal drama over this year's 5K design It was a full, memorable weekend, and we hope you had a good one too! OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: BROOKLYN BEDDING: Brooklyn Bedding has been around for over 25 years, known for top-of-the-line comfort and quality without the luxury price tag. Go to ⁠https://brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use my promo code JINGER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. NUTRAFOL: Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at https://Nutrafol.com and get $10 OFF your first month’s subscription when you use our promo code JANDJ. PONCHO: This season, skip the guesswork and give him something he’ll actually wear. Whether it’s for your husband, dad, or son — Poncho makes clothes built for the men who do it all. Go to ⁠https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/SHOWCODE and enter your email for $10 off your first order. SUBSCRIBE for new episodes of the Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, where we talk marriage, faith, family, and parenting. #JingerAndJeremyPodcast #JingerDuggar #JeremyVuolo #4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #FaithAndFamily #MarriagePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like you're never doing enough as a parent? In this episode, we're getting honest about the anxiety and mom guilt that come with raising our three kids; from the comparison trap of social media "perfect parent" content, to the exhaustion of newborn sleep schedules, to the surprise stress of dental appointments and scheduling overload. We talk about: ✨ Why social media makes our parenting anxiety worse (and how we try to unplug) ✨ The mental load we carry as parents: appointments, food choices, schooling decisions ✨ How sleep deprivation with our one-year-old and five-year-old is really going for us ✨ The communication tension we've had around late-night scheduling talks ✨ Why we try to model humility and ask our kids for forgiveness, instead of chasing "perfect" parenting ✨ Trusting God in the middle of our own parenting overwhelmIf you've ever laid awake at 10pm running through your kids' schedules in your head, or felt like you failed because of an Instagram post... we get it, and we're in this with you. OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSOR: ARTICLE: If you’re looking to upgrade your space, we’ve been loving Article. Their furniture is modern, high-quality, and easy to style. Go to article.com/JINGER for $50 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy put his phone in "dumb mode" and it sparked a full conversation about screen time, doomscrolling, and phone addiction. Jinger and Jeremy share the hacks they're actually trying (grayscale mode, app blockers, flip phone Sundays) and get honest about how much time they're really losing to their phones. They also talk about social media and comparison culture, why it's especially tough for parents and kids, and how to use your phone without letting it use you. Plus a summer life update... wedding season is here, Jeremy was a groomsman, and their daughter Felicity took over the dance floor! Topics covered: - Screen time stats & phone addiction - How to put your phone in grayscale / dumb phone mode - Apps to reduce screen time (Blank app + others) - Social media comparison culture & parenting - Simon Sinek on dopamine and phone design - Wedding season 2025 family update New episodes every week. Subscribe so you don't miss one! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:41 - Wedding Season 00:04:10 - Phone Usage and Screen Time 00:10:27 - Facebook Marketplace and Furniture Hunting 00:12:06 - Getting a New Dining Table 00:16:03 - Screen Time Discussion 00:16:34 - Social Media Usage 00:16:55 - Analyzing Our Screen Time 00:17:13 - Facebook and Instagram Usage 00:17:49 - Screen Time Limit 00:22:22 - Screen Time and Kids 00:27:36 - Screen Time and Parenting 00:28:15 - Screen Time and Entertainment 00:29:08 - Screen Time Memories 00:29:35 - Balancing Screen Time 00:30:11 - Screen Time as a Lifeline for Parents 00:30:30 - Screen Time and Dinner Prep 00:31:16 - Screen Time with Kids and Social Media Impact 00:32:26 - Social Media Perception vs Reality 00:37:47 - Screen Time and Social Media Stewardship 00:37:48 - The Real Life Behind Social Media 00:39:24 - The Influence of Social Media 00:43:45 - Social Media as a Tool 00:44:12 - Managing Screen Time 00:44:36 - Alternatives to Smartphones 00:46:54 - Conclusion OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: POCKET HOSE: Upgrade your outdoor setup with the Pocket Hose, the world’s #1 expanding garden hose. It’s lightweight, durable, and expands as you use it, then shrinks back down for easy storage. Text JJ to 64000 for a free pocket pivot and a 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of any size copper head hose. COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit ⁠https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/⁠ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎉 100 EPISODES?! We're celebrating our 100th episode of the Jinger and Jeremy Podcast with a special look back at the moments, guests, and lessons that got us here! From our very first recording mishaps in our old house's storage room to the guests who completely surprised us, we're reminiscing on everything that's made this show what it is. In this episode, we play a few fun superlative games... most competitive guest, who we'd trust to babysit our kids, who we'd want with us during a zombie apocalypse and reflect on the conversations that turned into something more like therapy than a podcast. We talk about the guest who shocked us with how deeply their story resonated with listeners, revisit our episode with Dean McMahon, and look back on our chat with Olympic sprinter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. Plus, a few behind-the-scenes confessions about our home decor (or lack thereof) and how this podcast almost didn't survive its first few recordings. Thank you for 100 episodes of laughs, hard conversations, and life with us. Here's to the next 100! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:42 - Podcast Beginnings 00:01:21 - Early Challenges 00:07:17 - Remembering Notable Guests 00:11:46 - Understanding Podcast Audience 00:15:50 - Memorable Guest: Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East 00:16:48 - Interviewing Victim of California Wildfires 00:23:07 - Memorable Guest: Stephen McWhirter 00:28:49 - Reflecting on Podcast Conversations 00:30:40 - Podcast Production Insights 00:31:34 - Challenges of Recording at Home 00:35:15 - Reflecting on Past Episodes 00:43:00 - Podcast Awards Segment 00:45:48 - Closing Thoughts OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER at https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/ for $25 off your membership! CURE HYDRATION: For our listeners, Cure is offering 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting http://curehydration.com/jinger and using promo code JINGER at checkout. That’s http://curehydration.com/jinger—and use code JINGER for 20% off your first order! BROOKLYN BEDDING: Brooklyn Bedding has been around for over 25 years, known for top-of-the-line comfort and quality without the luxury price tag. Go to ⁠https://brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use my promo code JINGER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. ARTICLE: If you’re looking to upgrade your space, we’ve been loving Article. Their furniture is modern, high-quality, and easy to style. Go to article.com/JINGER for $50 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Were you nervous before your wedding day? 😬💍 In this episode of the Jinger & Jeremy Podcast, Jinger and Jeremy open up about the nerves, fears, and unexpected emotions they each felt leading up to their wedding... and what it actually took to find peace before saying "I do." Jeremy shares how he always wanted to be married but feared he'd never truly "know" and Jinger reveals the surprising thing that actually scared her most about him. They get real about how much of who they were came out AFTER marriage, the pressure to perform and have it all together, and the sincerity they found in each other that gave them the safety to move forward. Plus, a fun summer life update! They recap their San Diego trip, the San Diego Zoo, panda sightings, a hilarious Airbnb balcony ball game with Grandpa, and adjusting to the slower rhythms of summer with their kids. Whether you're engaged, married, or just dreaming about it, this honest, heartfelt conversation about pre-wedding jitters, choosing your partner with confidence, and the beauty of growing together is one you don't want to miss. 🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! 👍 Like this video if it encouraged you! 💬 Comment below: Were YOU nervous before your wedding? 00:00:47 - Podcast Introduction 00:01:17 - Summer Discussion 00:01:38 - Sleeping Patterns 00:02:43 - Summer Activities 00:03:48 - San Diego Trip 00:07:58 - Airbnb Experience 00:11:57 - Continuation of Airbnb Experience 00:14:31 - Legoland Experience 00:15:37 - Legoland Experience Continued 00:19:23 - Miniland at Legoland 00:21:15 - San Diego Zoo Experience 00:23:14 - Marriage Reflections 00:31:24 - Fear and Excitement Before Marriage 00:32:31 - The Importance of Realness and Honesty 00:34:45 - The Fear of Perfection 00:35:44 - The Facade of Perfection 00:35:48 - The Performance Mindset 00:37:07 - The Value of Vulnerability 00:38:30 - The Uncertainty of the Future 00:38:43 - Making Decisions with the Information You Have 00:39:29 - Sincerity Leading to Safety 00:40:22 - Looking Forward to Future Adventures OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: POCKET HOSE: Upgrade your outdoor setup with the Pocket Hose, the world’s #1 expanding garden hose. It’s lightweight, durable, and expands as you use it, then shrinks back down for easy storage. Text JJ to 64000 for a free pocket pivot and a 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of any size copper head hose. COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most. Trust & Will makes it simple and affordable to create your will or trust online in minutes. Visit https://trustandwill.com/JINGER and get 20% off when you use the code JINGER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Shawn and Andrew open up about life behind the highlight reel: the thousands of hours of grueling practice before Beijing, Andrew getting cut from NFL roster after roster and choosing to keep going anyway, and what it actually looks like to build a life of meaning when the world is constantly throwing new options, distractions, and noise at you. They get into the real stuff... parenting three kids with completely opposite personalities, navigating the chaos of mid-30s marriage, and the moment their Type-A daughter discovered rock climbing and transformed overnight. They talk about the nature vs. nurture debate playing out in real time as their four-year-old son races motocross and their two-year-old refuses to be tamed. Shawn pulls back the curtain on her Olympic mental training, including the little-known technique her coach used where she'd sit on each apparatus the day before competition and visualize five perfect routines in a row, and how reciting Newton's Law mid-backflip on a four-inch beam kept her brain too busy to be afraid. At the heart of it all is the message of their book: in an age of infinite scroll, swipe culture, and decision fatigue, commitment isn't a cage... it's the path to freedom. They argue that you don't wait for the best option to present itself. You choose a good one and make it the best. 00:00:00 - Podcast Introduction 00:01:18 - Guests Introduction 00:01:34 - Family and Parenting 00:01:47 - Discussing Kids' Personalities 00:02:34 - Parenting Challenges 00:07:50 - Discussing Kids' Interests 00:12:59 - Shawn's Gymnastics Career 00:14:06 - Andrew's Football Career 00:15:24 - Resilience and Mental Strength 00:17:19 - Discussing the Journey and Attitude 00:21:29 - Overcoming Rejection and the Role of Mentorship 00:22:28 - The Role of Failure in Success 00:23:35 - The Importance of Perseverance 00:25:58 - The Kip Story and Persistence 00:28:08 - Parenting and Encouraging Kids' Interests 00:30:00 - The Challenges and Rewards of Parenting 00:31:14 - Discussing Commitment in Sports 00:32:07 - Passion and Commitment 00:33:02 - Discussing Kids' Exposure to Various Activities 00:34:04 - Discipline and Priorities 00:34:07 - Physical Training and Spirituality 00:36:26 - Confidence Building in Kids 00:40:23 - 'The Courage to Commit' 00:40:35 - Commitment and Freedom 00:46:48 - Distractions and Depth of Knowledge 00:48:14 - The Role of Boredom and Failure in Passion 00:48:55 - Discussing the Importance of Beautiful Obsessions 00:51:21 - Discussing the Role of Gamification in Motivation 00:52:15 - Discussing Shawn's Mental Process during Olympics 00:56:10 - Discussing Mental Strength Training and Visualization 00:57:23 - Discussing the Role of Music in Difficult Situations 00:58:35 - Conclusion and Gratitude OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: POCKET HOSE: Upgrade your outdoor setup with the Pocket Hose, the world’s #1 expanding garden hose. It’s lightweight, durable, and expands as you use it, then shrinks back down for easy storage. Text JJ to 64000 for a free pocket pivot and a 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of any size copper head hose. PONCHO: This season, skip the guesswork and give him something he’ll actually wear. Whether it’s for your husband, dad, or son — Poncho makes clothes built for the men who do it all.Go to ⁠https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/SHOWCODE and enter your email for $10 off your first order. BROOKLYN BEDDING: Brooklyn Bedding has been around for over 25 years, known for top-of-the-line comfort and quality without the luxury price tag. Go to ⁠https://brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use my promo code JINGER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. ARTICLE: If you’re looking to upgrade your space, we’ve been loving Article. Their furniture is modern, high-quality, and easy to style. Go to article.com/JINGER for $50 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy's away, so Joy is stepping in as co-host and we might need to make this a regular thing. In this episode, Jinger and Joy sit down for a raw and real catch-up on life lately, including navigating one of the hardest seasons either of them has faced, finding small pockets of joy in the midst of it, and leaning on faith when things feel impossibly heavy. Joy opens up about how getting outside, staying close to her kids, and the song "Pillars of Praise" have been anchoring her through it all. If you've been in a hard season, need a good laugh, or just want to feel like you're catching up with two sisters over coffee, this one's for you. Don't forget to like, comment and SUBSCRIBE. 00:00:48 - Welcome to the Podcast 00:01:36 - Life Update from Joy 00:03:29 - Coping with Difficult Times 00:04:39 - Finding Joy in Difficult Times 00:05:55 - Finding Balance Online 00:06:37 - Finding Joy in Little Things 00:07:24 - Outdoor Activities and Family Time 00:11:49 - Enjoying Coffee and Tea 00:15:23 - Coffee Shop Preferences 00:22:45 - Things We've Been Loving 00:30:22 - Cooking Experiences and Preferences 00:30:58 - Hot Sauce Stories 00:31:35 - Jeremy's Hot Sauce Adventure 00:32:57 - Hot Sauce Preferences 00:35:29 - Meal Routines and Cooking Rut 00:36:29 - Favorite Veggies and Cooking Methods 00:40:00 - Kids and Food Preferences 00:40:19 - Entertainment Choices for Kids 00:42:14 - Wrapping Up OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. POCKET HOSE: Upgrade your outdoor setup with the Pocket Hose, the world’s #1 expanding garden hose. It’s lightweight, durable, and expands as you use it, then shrinks back down for easy storage. Text JJ to 64000 for a free pocket pivot and a 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of any size copper head hose. TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most. Trust & Will makes it simple and affordable to create your will or trust online in minutes. Visit https://trustandwill.com/JINGER and get 20% off when you use the code JINGER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you grow up in a closed, communal community, speaking your own language, wearing homemade clothes, owning nothing, and needing permission just to leave for a dentist appointment? This week, Jinger and Jeremy sit down with their friend Michael Wurtz, who was raised inside a Hutterite colony in South Dakota and made a daring midnight escape at just 18 years old. Michael opens up about life inside one of America's most secretive communities, from colony politics and strict dress codes to shared bank accounts, no back pockets, and a world almost entirely cut off from the outside. He traces the Hutterites' fascinating roots in the Anabaptist Reformation, their migration through Ukraine and Ellis Island, and how a community built on Scripture slowly drifted from the gospel into control and conformity. But this isn't just a story of escape, it's a story of answered prayer, God's providence, and life on the other side of freedom. Michael shares the prayer he prayed three days before his brother-in-law called, the flashlight signal in the field at 11pm, and what it looked like to walk away from everything he'd ever known with just $20 in his front pocket. Today, Michael is a seminary graduate serving at his local church, a husband, and a father of two little girls and he calls himself the richest man alive. 00:00:47 - Introduction 00:02:35 - Michael's Background 00:08:16 - Hutterite Community Structure 00:14:01 - Understanding the Hutterite Language 00:16:04 - Education and Schooling in the Hutterite Community 00:17:30 - Music and Secrecy in the Hutterite Community 00:24:45 - Hutterite Community Politics 00:25:07 - Personal Experiences in the Hutterite Community 00:26:44 - Subculture and Side Hustles in the Hutterite Community 00:31:59 - Identity and Beliefs in the Hutterite Community 00:32:28 - Questioning the Hutterite Community 00:33:11 - Views on Non-Hutterites and Apostates 00:36:41 - Hutterite Community as a Cult 00:37:42 - Escaping the Hutterite Community 00:39:26 - Introduction to the Gospel 00:43:38 - Becoming a Believer and the Role of Radio 00:46:18 - Leaving the Hutterite Community 00:47:23 - Religious Pressure and Suppression in the Hutterite Community 00:49:31 - The Hidden Reality of Sin in the Hutterite Community 00:50:54 - Understanding the Gospel Outside the Hutterite Community 00:51:45 - Planning the Escape from the Hutterite Community 00:51:48 - The Night of the Escape 00:57:33 - Life After Leaving the Hutterite Community OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: PONCHO: This season, skip the guesswork and give him something he’ll actually wear. Whether it’s for your husband, dad, or son — Poncho makes clothes built for the men who do it all. Go to ⁠https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/SHOWCODE and enter your email for $10 off your first order. CURE HYDRATION: For our listeners, Cure is offering 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting http://curehydration.com/jinger and using promo code JINGER at checkout. That’s http://curehydration.com/jinger—and use code JINGER for 20% off your first order! MOMENTUM SHAKE: Fuel your body with clean, powerful nutrition. Momentum Shake is a daily all-in-one supplement packed with protein, collagen, omega-3s, and more. It’s simple, effective, and actually tastes good. Visit https://momentumshake.com/JINGER to get started and receive a free $70 value welcome kit & travel collection with your order today. POCKET HOSE: Upgrade your outdoor setup with the Pocket Hose, the world’s #1 expanding garden hose. It’s lightweight, durable, and expands as you use it, then shrinks back down for easy storage. Text JJ to 64000 for a free pocket pivot and a 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of any size copper head hose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your summer actually restful or just busy in a different place? Jinger & Jeremy get real about planning a truly restorative summer with little kids, sharing their own vacation wins and fails, why they're staying in California this year, and the honest truth about traveling with young children. But this episode goes deeper than travel tips. They dive into a theology of rest... what Scripture says about why we crave vacations, what the Sabbath really points to, and how Jesus' promise of rest connects to our everyday longing to slow down. What we cover: - How to plan a family vacation that's actually restful (not just survived) - Hotels vs. Airbnbs with kids and what works and what doesn't - Why they're exploring California instead of flying cross-country this summer - The biblical concept of Sabbath and what it means for modern life - Why Jesus promises rest for weary souls and what that has to do with your summer - Childhood vacation memories and why making them for your kids matters Don't forget to like, comment and SUBSCRIBE. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:14 - Theology of Rest 00:00:50 - Summer Vacation Plans 00:01:33 - Challenges of Vacationing with Kids 00:02:24 - Choosing Family-Friendly Vacation Spots 00:03:29 - The Struggles of Staying in Hotels 00:04:09 - Staying Local for Vacation 00:04:54 - The Benefits of Airbnb 00:05:22 - Exploring California 00:09:46 - Planning for Future Travels 00:15:06 - Different Types of Vacation 00:15:50 - Personal Preferences for Vacation 00:17:44 - The Need for Rest 00:20:55 - Reflections on Work and Rest 00:27:00 - Childhood Vacation Memories 00:30:16 - Creating Memories for Children 00:30:17 - Summer Plans OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 20% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER at https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/ for $25 off your membership! TRUST & WILL: Protect what matters most. Trust & Will makes it simple and affordable to create your will or trust online in minutes. Visit https://trustandwill.com/JINGER and get 20% off when you use the code JINGER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when tragedy strips everything away and leaves something far greater behind? In this powerful episode, Jinger and Jeremy sit down with country music star-turned-pastor Granger Smith and his wife, author Amber Smith, for one of the most moving conversations about grief, marriage, and genuine faith you'll hear this year. Granger opens up about walking away from a wildly successful music career, including his viral alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr. and how the devastating loss of their 3-year-old son, River, in 2019 became the catalyst for real, saving faith. Amber shares what it was like to rebuild their marriage in the wake of unimaginable grief, the pact they made to stay together, and her journey to writing her deeply hopeful book The Girl on the Bathroom Floor. Together, they discuss the River Kelly Fund, water safety, finding purpose through pain, and what they'd say to anyone sitting on a bathroom floor with no hope left. In this episode: - Granger's decade-long grind in Nashville & the Earl Dibbles Jr. viral moment - How Amber went from acting in his music video to becoming his wife - The tragic loss of their son River and how it transformed their faith - How they kept their marriage intact through catastrophic grief - Amber's book The Girl on the Bathroom Floor and why it has a hopeful ending - The River Kelly Fund and giving back globally in River's honor - Granger's upcoming book on cultural Christianity - What true saving faith looks like vs. cultural Christianity Perfect for fans of: Christian podcasts, faith and grief, marriage and relationships, country music, Granger Smith, redemption stories, parenting, loss, and hope. Don't forget to like, comment and SUBSCRIBE. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:51 - Life in Texas 00:03:01 - Current Season of Life 00:04:22 - Testimony of God's Faithfulness 00:05:07 - Granger's Music Career 00:07:00 - Meeting and Falling in Love 00:12:13 - The Break in Music Career 00:12:17 - Creation of Earl Dibbles Jr. 00:14:31 - Impact of Earl Dibbles Jr. 00:16:10 - Passion Shift: From Soccer to Ministry 00:18:53 - The Tragic Loss of Their Son, River 00:19:09 - The Catalyst of Their Faith: Grief 00:21:52 - Amber's Perspective on the Tragic Loss 00:23:18 - Finding God in the Midst of Grief 00:24:09 - The Power of Scripture in Healing 00:25:49 - Granger's Personal Transformation and Encounter with God 00:29:17 - The Revelation of God's Love and Identity 00:31:11 - Recognizing God's Presence 00:31:34 - The Journey of Faith 00:31:52 - Shared Grief and Faith 00:32:29 - The Girl on the Bathroom Floor 00:33:50 - Wrestling with God's Presence in Suffering 00:38:40 - The Pact to Stay Together 00:42:49 - The River Kelly Fund 00:45:07 - Hope for Those on the Bathroom Floor OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: BROOKLYN BEDDING: Brooklyn Bedding has been around for over 25 years, known for top-of-the-line comfort and quality without the luxury price tag. Go to ⁠https://brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use my promo code JINGER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. ARTICLE: If you’re looking to upgrade your space, we’ve been loving Article. Their furniture is modern, high-quality, and easy to style. Go to article.com/JINGER for $50 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices