Episodes

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Sept. 20, 2025

Psalm 127: 5k’s & Tattoos

This week Mike & Beth discuss their recent trip to the beach, running a 5k, debate are towels linens, their big 12 and the need to create, the power of initiative, Mike has updates on his book and shop, Beth announces her new (almost completed) book along with how to handle the fear of people not liking it, and finally one of them has a big surprise…in the form of a tattoo. https://a.co/d/bb2HwNR https://www.facebook.com/share/1FKPoK73EX/?mibextid=wwXIfr Send us a text
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Sept. 13, 2025

Runnin’ Down A Dream: Marathons & California

Beth returns this week to share all about her experiences in California which included her first ever half-marathon at Disneyland and a trip to Universal. Mike also updates everyone on his first week as a published author. Send us a text
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Sept. 6, 2025

Reading Rainbow: Comic Stores & Book Publishing

On this week’s show, Mike runs solo as Beth is off on yet another adventure, Mike shares two BIG announcements - the opening of his new comic book shop and the publishing of his first ever book. *The book, “Equipped: Fighting From Victory”, is now available on Amazon in Kindle or print formats by following the link below… https://a.co/d/1SVSfMF Send us a text
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Aug. 30, 2025

Celebrate: Funerals & Interruptions

This week Mike and Beth discuss non-celebratory birthdays, Mike’s limited edition “Happy Birthdays”, do celebrations change as you age, Mike’s recent funeral request, are interruptions part of God’s desire for us, and lastly Mike shares about his day in prosthetics class for Maria. Send us a text
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Aug. 23, 2025

Summer Lovin’: Star Wars & The Audubon Society

On this week’s episode, Mike and Beth are joined by Maria and Jacob as they discuss their experiences during their summer internships. Maria shares about her time in the Disney College Program and working at Galaxy’s Edge while Jacob explains his adventure this summer in South Carolina working with the Audubon Society. Send us a text
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Aug. 16, 2025

51 Candles: Birthdays & Epic Universe

Mike and Beth welcome Maria to the show this week as they discuss Mike’s 51st birthday, their recent trip to Universal’s Epic Universe, a ghost tour in Savannah, and a battle over new school year traffic. Send us a text
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Aug. 9, 2025

Leaving a Legacy in Roatan

This week Mike & Beth welcome our friends from Legacy Mission International, located in Roatan (Honduras). We have the privilege of learning not just how and why their amazing ministry was created but what they are doing to leave a “legacy” on the island and in the country. Legacy Mission International https://www.legacymissioninternational.org/ “Test and Testimonies” https://amzn.to/3J6Pq9C Send us a text
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Aug. 2, 2025

Fantastic Voyage: VBS, Hunches, & Splitting Bills

This week, Mike and Beth discuss their recent experience at a VBS, are you obligated to share a hunch, thoughts on the Fantastic Four movie, and wraps up with a disagreement over splitting a restaurant bill. Send us a text
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July 26, 2025

Do It Lady: Wordle & Legacies

On this episode, Mike and Beth discussed their newfound competition with the New York Times Wordle and connections games, google brain and our lack of memory now, the recent rash of celebrity deaths, which include Malcom Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan along with Mike’s brief interaction with Hulk. They also speak about how a celebrity’s death impacts pop culture along with how easily a legacy can be ruined. Beth also discusses her upcoming trip and how hard it is to travel with guil...
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July 21, 2025

The “B” is Back: Portland & Would You Rather

Beth returns with a fury this week as she breaks down her recent trip to Portland, feeling angry and taking it out on Mike, and answers some tough questions “Would You Rather?” questions from Mike. Send us a text
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July 19, 2025

Domo arigato: Busy Lives & Mom Time

Mike runs solo this week as he catches everyone up on his and Beth’s very busy summer. Mike shares thoughts on time with his mom, recent trips and reactions, a possible new side hustle, world-wide listeners, and his upcoming 52nd mission trip. Send us a text
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July 17, 2025

From Krakow with Love: Mike & Beth go to Poland

In this special travel episode, Mike and Beth discuss their recent trip to Krakow, Poland, which included a visit to the Auschwitz concentration camp memorial and the famous salt mines. Send us a text
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July 12, 2025

Group Mission Trips: Elizabeth City, NC Edition

This week, Mike takes the pod on the road as he serves with Group Mission Trips in Elizabeth City, NC. During this episode, Mike describes his connection with GMT along with interviewing volunteers Stephanie, Jeremy, and Helen about their experiences with Group. Mike also has a chat with Thom Watson, youth pastor at Metro North Church in Goose Creek, SC about the impact these mission trips have on students and adults. https://groupmissiontrips.com/ Send us a text
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July 5, 2025

Czechmate: Mike & Beth go to the Czech Republic

In this special travel edition of the, “Hey, Are You Still There?” podcast, Mike & Beth are back from their recent trip to the Czech Republic. In this episode they’ll discuss their time visiting three towns on their way to Poland. Below is a hopefully helpful timeline of the travel that is discussed in the podcast. Czech Republic (new country, new currency) Sidetrip tours - Pavlina; Skoda car We were in south Moravian region of the Czech Republic First stop - MikulovWalked around the cute to...
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July 2, 2025

Vienna Waits For You: Mike & Beth Go To Austria

In this special travel edition of the, “Hey, Are You Still There?” podcast, Mike & Beth are back from their recent trip to Austria. In this episode they’ll discuss their time in Vienna and the surrounding area. Lots of travel insights for vacationers from the US such as places to visit, where to eat, and how to get around. Below is a hopefully helpful timeline of the travel that is discussed in the podcast. Vienna, Austria Day 1 Motto am fluss for brunch after landing St. Stephen’s Catherdral ...
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June 28, 2025

Where in the World are Mike & Beth (& Josh)?

Please forgive the poor sound quality and the very abbreviated episode. Mike, Beth, and Joshua have been away all week for a family vacation. To make it up, we will be dropping 2-3 episodes next week on their travels and adventures. Send us a text
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June 21, 2025

For The Love Of Money: Credit Cards & The Good Ol’ Days

This week Mike and Beth discuss her technological difficulties, Mike’s credit card frustrations, Beth’s love of credit card points, buying a new couch, sharing the same back account, trusting spouses with phone/email passwords, Mike’s visit with a high school friend, what makes the good ol’ days good, and a new milestone for the podcast. Send us a text
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June 14, 2025

Let It Be: Permission & The 5 Hobby Rule

This week Mike and Beth celebrate their 40th episode with a hot discussion of getting a spouses permission and approval, the origins of hobbies, what hobbies have Mike & Beth taken up, and they take a deep dive into the idea of the “5 Hobby Rule”. Send us a text
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June 7, 2025

Cat Scratch Fever: Zoos & George South

This week, Mike and Beth are joined in studio for the first time with their youngest son, Joshua. It’s clearly a two-one-one as they discuss Josh’s taste in music, how Beth killed a cat, a recent trip to visit Jacob in South Carolina, Mike’s visit with “Mr. Number One” George South, top zoos and aquariums we’ve visited, and the ReCon board game convention. Send us a text
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May 23, 2025

No Photo For You: Mean Girls & Wasted Wisdom

Beth returns this week as her and Mike discuss his recent trip to Charlotte and the PGA Championship, an almost confrontation with a lady, escape rooms, Beth’s trip Disney and Universal, her fascination with the Beluga spy whale from Norway, and how we needed more wisdom when our kids were younger. Send us a text
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May 17, 2025

Don’t Call Me Daughter: Pearl Jam & Car Accidents

Mike goes solo this week as Beth is moving their daughter into the Disney College Program. This week he discusses recents trips to see Pearl Jam in concert, reclaiming his bonus room, his daughter’s car crash and move into the Disney College Program, their son’s internship with the South Carolina Audubon Society, and the trials and tribulations of trying to support your kids and not lose your sanity Send us a text
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May 10, 2025

Glory Days: Mother’s Day & Times Gone By

This week, Mike & Beth discuss her recent magazine feature, poll results from spouse friendships, Mother’s Day, and things we experienced at teens that our kids will never have to. Send us a text
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May 3, 2025

You Got A Friend In Me: Award Season & Career Peers

This week Mike and Beth discuss her big award, the challenges with career peers, why Mike hates other pastors, the fact that spouses can’t be best friends, the end of the world poll results with comments, and wrap up with Mike’s lessons learned from comedy. Send us a text
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April 26, 2025

Anniversary Love: Easter & Judging Others

This week, Mike & Beth discuss their hectic Easter weekend activities, Mike’s shallow social bucket, adult egg hunts, restaurant disagreements, pickleball, the tv show “Yellowjackets”, and wrap up with feeling judge by other Christians for entertainment choices. Send us a text