The Big, Full, Fun Podcast

In Episode 15 of The Big, Full, Fun Podcast, Brendt and Andy catch everyone up on their family happenings, including an epicly bad haircut for their son, Paul. In "Put You On The Spot," Brendt asks Andy a question about his morning routine that gets a little off the rails. But the best part of this episode is when Andy and Brendt look back on their respective businesses and share five things they wished they had known when they were getting started. These five tips will be wind in the sails to any entrepreneur or a relatively new business owner. But even if you just have a side hustle, you don't want to miss this invaluable insight.

Why does God allow us the joy of experiencing epic stories? After all, He doesn't have to. In Episode 14, Andy and Brendt share one of their all-time favorite stories: the birth story of their son, Paul. You don't want to miss it; it's about as cool as a birth story gets. You may laugh. You may cry. But one thing is sure: you'll be reminded how God weaves such rich stories through the timeline of our lives.

Episode 13 is a learning exercise, both for you, the listener, and Andy, who learned a LOT about his wife, Brendt, in this episode. Why didn't she watch Saved by the Bell? And WHAT is her favorite Christmas song??? But the best part of this episode is Andy and Brendt discussing the importance of holiday traditions and what you can do to start some new ones. Also, don't miss Safe Travels, where Brendt passes along a killer recipe and Andy shares a devotional thought for you to ponder this week.

In Episode 12, Brendt starts out by sharing the epic story about her surprise back surgery, and in "Put You On The Spot," you'll learn the worst gifts Andy has ever bought for Brendt. But the real heart of the episode is Andy and Brendt asking the question, "What makes your family, well, your family"? What are the four or five words you'd use to describe your family? Better yet, if you asked your children or spouse to describe your family, how would you feel about their answers? This is a fun little exercise that can reaffirm the things you love about your family or shine a light on some changes you may need to make.

"Help! I want to change jobs. What do I do!?" We're in the middle of what's being called The Great Resignation. Fueled by various factors, more people than ever are quitting their jobs and searching for new careers. According to Fortune magazine, nearly 2/3rds of US workers have considered a job change in the last year. In this episode, Andy and Brendt talk about their journeys with career changes and pass along an essential framework for evaluating your own job/career choices. Along the way, they have a lot of fun doing it! Maybe you're considering a job change. Maybe you have a friend or loved one who is. Regardless, you don't want to miss this episode!

Episode 10 of The Big, Full, Fun Podcast is for anyone who has ever felt the frustration of trying to lead a family Bible study. As parents, we all know that we are supposed to be the primary disciple-making voices for our children. But let's be honest: family devotions can be tricky! In this episode, Andy and Brendt pass along five must-haves for any family Bible study time. You'll LOVE these tips! In this episode, you'll also discover that Andy has a fear of candy apples, the one place in the world Brendt could go if she could go anywhere, and so much more.

Episode 9 of The Big, Full, Fun Podcast is FULL of awesome stuff. In this episode, Brendt falls back on her Marriage and Family Therapist days to drop some incredible knowledge. She shares the magic formula for a healthy marriage that is backed by actual research. Do you want a healthy marriage? Then you don't want to miss this. But that's not all! We find out what Andy would really like his name to be, Brendt's secret talent, PLUS, a great devotional resource in "Safe Travels." You do NOT want to miss this episode. And if you like what you hear, don't forget to leave a review!

You do NOT want to miss this Episode 8 of the Big, Full, Fun Podcast! In this episode, Andy and Brendt interview two of their favorite people in the world, Chuck and Emily Hooten. Chuck and Emily are musicians, artists, writers, photographers, . . . really, just all-around creatives. But they also bring the same creative spirit to their marriage and their parenting. When you hear Chuck and Emily talk about their approach to living life on mission, it will be all you can do not to grab your family and head out the door to the next adventure. As always, Andy and Brendt put their guests on the spot with questions about kids' birthday parties and fashion trends. And Brendt shares her favorite coffee drink in "Safe Travels." If you like what you hear, don't forget to leave us a review!

Brendt and Andy start this episode with some confessions about their new Apple watches and, along the way, drop some solid knowledge about Halloween in the South. After a revealing round of "Put You On The Spot," Andy and Brendt pull back the curtain on what drives them as a couple. It really can be summed up in one question: "How are you spending your life?" The couple unpacks how this powerful question impacts how they look at their careers, marriage, parenting, and even leisure. This mindset is a significant part of their lives, and they want to challenge you to make it a part of yours. Don't miss this episode's "Safe Travels," as Andy drops an amazing recipe and Brendt passes along a To-Do hack that will help you reframe your day.

In this episode, Andy and Brendt welcome in football season and discuss a new team allegiance. Then, in "Put You On The Spot," Brendt confesses Andy's most annoying habit, much to Andy's shock. But the main topic of the episode is how as parents, especially parents of multiple children, we must attempt to connect with our children individually. Andy and Brendt share a three-part framework for making sure we're creating space to build unique relationships with our individual children. Finally, in "Safe Travels," Brendt shares five great devotional apps for women, and Andy passes along two albums he's been listening to this week.

In this episode, Andy and Brendt interview Heather and Eric Brown. Heather is the founder and main voice behind My Life Well Loved, a lifestyle brand that empowers busy moms to find balance and live a life where they thrive. Eric, Heather's husband, has his own successful career in healthcare as a CRNP for CVA in Birmingham, AL. And so Andy and Brendt talk to these two about how they manage their work and their family, how they deal with the tension between parenting vs. career that inevitably comes up, and some of their best date-night ideas (which are pretty amazing!). But before Andy and Brendt get to their interview with the Browns, they talk about their own varied and sometimes-weird jobs, as well as play a round of “Put You On The Spot” (where we learn that Brendt has a pretty radical idea for a potential dream career).

Episode 4 of the Big, Full, Fun Podcast is a good one! The kids are back in school, which means a sad farewell to summer and rejoicing in the return of routine. In "Put You On The Spot," Andy both considers the concept of parenting fails and survives Brendt's rapid-fire questions. The heart of this episode is Brendt dipping back into her Marriage and Family Counseling days to give listeners a powerful tool for reframing their thoughts and feelings to power through any situation. Andy has a confession about his lunch habits that leads to a discussion about a recent study on children and processed foods. And in Safe Travels, Brendt shares a quote from Mother Teresa, and Andy passes along a suggestion for an awesome novel.

In this episode, Andy asks is it normal to constantly hide things from your children; Brendt and Andy discuss the obstacles that keep people from pursuing their passions (and how to overcome them); and Brendt answers a major question about the future.

In this episode, Brendt shares how a strong daily routine powers her productivity as a working mom; Andy finally comes up with a few names for his (fake) country band; and Brendt has a confession to make about a certain aspect of her parenting.

In the first ever episode, Andy and Brendt recap their family's busy summer and what they took away from an epic out West trip; Andy discovers scales; and Brendt stumps Andy on the made-up name of his make believe country music band.