Laugh So You Don't Cry

It's been a loooooooong time since we recorded an episode. What in the world is going on?! Where have we been? What is going on in our lives?! In this episode Mike and Paige talk about what's been going on since they last recorded in March and why haven't they shared.

Mike experiences true revival in his life and tells the story of how. Paige is AMPED as always but this story has left us in awe of what the Lord has chosen to do in our lives.

What do you do when apathy creeps in and threatens to take over? Where do you go when you look around and feel surrounded? This episode is so good but it's also a raw look into the ugly of our hearts. We got into an argument while recording this episode. The argument caused us to pause finishing this one for several weeks as we fleshed out some things between us.

Today's episode is a little more serious so make sure to go watch something happy after listening! Mike talks about his relationship with the Lord and struggles he's currently walking through.

Mike named this episode and it makes us laugh! Paige pretty much hijacks the mic today and talks about something that's been brewing in her for the past couple of months! Also Mike shares how he once smoked... incense?

Today we talk about all the small things that make us Mike & Paige. Absolutely nothing significant and everything ridiculous. For sure you need to listen just so you can hear what absolutely bizarre thing happened to us on our wedding day!

This week we chat about what does it look like in the middle? What do you do when you are hoping for redemption but it hasn't come yet. When you feel hopeless and struggle to breathe let alone do anything profitable.

As believers, what do we do with doubt? How do we walk through seasons of doubt well? Is it ok to doubt the faith? And then how do we love others well they doubt? What is our role as Christians when others walk away from the faith?

Mike shares about how his family tricked him into a multi-mile hike after family camp that he about never recovered from. Then Mike and Paige share about how finances have shaped their marriage, the challenges of a spender and forced saver, and the goodness in giving.

We all have dad hurt. But we never REALLY know how bad or deep that hurt is until we face it or become parents ourselves. In this episode we talk about Mike's biological dad and the hurt and pain Mike lived with his whole life. Spoiler alert: Mike cries like a baby.

No one tells a story like Paige's momma. Enjoy some of the stories Paige grew up on! Nana shares stories of raising hard children, God physically healing her son, and how her 18 month old fell off a two story deck. Join us!

In this episode we talk about the heartache that is miscarriages. We dive into our own personal experiences and how the loss of our babies took its toll on us and what it means to grieve and be there for others who are hurting.

This one is a BIG ONE! We tackle a ton of stuff, all of which are things we had HUGE misconceptions about! Join us for some laughs and some serious topics. Fair warning, near the end we don't hold back!

On this episode we talk about our 10 year anniversary, the renewing of our vows, our surprise trip 2nd honeymoon, and how mike recently relapsed.Should be fun.

How many jobs can one man POSSIBLY have? On this episode we talk about how Paige's smart mouth almost got her fired from her first job. Then we chat about Mike's job history and the stress it caused on him and their marriage. What God has showed them in the midst of it and how He has redeemed what was broken.

Mike Got Caught 1 & 2 was from our perspective. This week we sit down with Dan and Amanda (OUR FIRST podcast guests!!) and hear what happened from their side. Yet again, we are blown away by how incredible our friends are in the sticky & messy parts of life.

This song was written for us."Just a small town girl, Livin' in a lonely world. She took the midnight train goin' anywhere. Just a city boy, Born and raised in South Detroit. He took the midnight train goin' anywhere!"This episode we talk about how me met.

Today on the podcast we talk about Paige's Fat Lip. Noooo- we're not talking about how loud Paige is. Well... not really. Join in and hear about Paige's background, how she grew up and an embarrassing story she STILL cringes when thinking about!

On this episode we learn about the time mike won a Tina Turner dance off contest and we talk about mike's life growing up without a dad and losing his mom at a young age and how he coped with it all.Also Paige sings BOOTY BOOTY BOOTY ROCKING EVERYWHERE!

Being offended and hurt by someone sucks. It sucks even more when that person is someone you trust and respect. This weeks episode we talk about church hurt and what it's like to be on both sides of it and even more importantly, how to heal and grow from it.

Opening Story: We've heard Mike's crazy stories. Now here's one about Paige! Learn how delicious margaritas at a friend's house turned sour real quick (see what we did there...) Main Story: What does it mean to be the Spiritual Leader of your family? The Church throws that term around a lot but who even knows what that practically looks like? Today we talk about what that journey has looked like for Mike & Paige in their marriage. You also hear some of the "ugly" of Paige's heart.

Opening story: This one time, Mike's butt hurt.Main story: A large part of our story is the work put into recovery. What does it look like to put effort towards being better and what does it take to really be sober?

Being a parent means you have these incredible opportunities to raise up and nurture future good people of earth. You have the power to help make this world a better place through your kids, You also have the once in a lifetime chance to put whatever you want down on that birth certificate for the name, like MEGatron, Kevin, or O.J..

Did you know that Mike was engaged before Paige? Here's the story of the one that got away ;) Pre-marital or Marriage counseling. M + P talk about their views on each.

Part 2: We're Mike + Paige. We're college sweethearts who have been married for 10 years. In this episode we talk about Mike's secret that came out 9 years into our marriage. This massive secret caused us to separate and we weren't quite sure if there would be an "us" a year later. Yet here we are. Join us and Laugh So You Don't Cry.

We're Mike + Paige. We're college sweethearts who have been married for 10 years. In this episode we talk about Mike's secret that came out 9 years into our marriage. This massive secret caused us to separate and we weren't quite sure if there would be an "us" a year later. Yet here we are. Join us and Laugh So You Don't Cry.

You've heard of pregnancy scares but have you ever been told your husband of 7 years gave you an STD?!?! Come laugh with us (and maybe cry a little) as we tell the story of how Paige found out Mike gave her an STD... or did he??

Hey! We're Mike and Paige, college sweethearts with four kids who love laughing and being ridiculous. Marriage & kids have provided us with an insane amount of hilarious situations. Come along and Laugh So You Don't Cry.