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“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Mike and Beth

70 episodes

5 days ago

Kicking off the first podcast episode of 2026, Mike and Beth take a thoughtful and entertaining look at major cultural shifts over the past 30 years—including the legalization of cannabis and gambling, and society’s growing obsession with dogs. They explore how these changes reflect deeper trends in modern culture and everyday life. The conversation then turns to New Year’s resolutions, personal growth, and goal setting as Mike and Beth share their own plans for the year ahead. They break dow...

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Kicking off the first podcast episode of 2026, Mike and Beth take a thoughtful and entertaining look at major cultural shifts over the past 30 years—including the legalization of cannabis and gambling, and society’s growing obsession with dogs. They explore how these changes reflect deeper trends in modern culture and everyday life. The conversation then turns to New Year’s resolutions, personal growth, and goal setting as Mike and Beth share their own plans for the year ahead. They break dow...

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Episodes (20/70)

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes: Cultural Shifts & New Years Resolutions

Kicking off the first podcast episode of 2026, Mike and Beth take a thoughtful and entertaining look at major cultural shifts over the past 30 years—including the legalization of cannabis and gambling, and society’s growing obsession with dogs. They explore how these changes reflect deeper trends in modern culture and everyday life. The conversation then turns to New Year’s resolutions, personal growth, and goal setting as Mike and Beth share their own plans for the year ahead. They break dow...

1 week ago

1 hour 11 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Turn the Page: Recaps & Best Of 2025

In this final episode of 2025, Mike and Beth reflect on the biggest moments of the year from the four core Hey, Are You Still There pillars: Marriage, Family, Career, and Ministry. They revisit meaningful conversations, lessons learned, and personal growth that shaped the past year and resonated most with listeners. Beth finally reveals the mystery behind the daily Christmas cards, answering a question fans have been asking all season. The conversation also turns practical and insightful as M...

1 week ago

1 hour 6 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Festivus For The Rest Of Us: More Cards & The Airing of Grievances

Beth is back on the podcast this week, and things go off the rails fast. The episode kicks off with Beth calling out Mike for completely botching a sermon illustration, followed by a hilarious discussion about a mysterious flood of Christmas cards from an unknown sender. The conversation then turns to Beth’s strong aversion to wrapping Christmas gifts (and the holiday stress that comes with it), before wrapping up with a special Festivus celebration. In true Festivus fashion, the show debuts ...

3 weeks ago

52 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Call Me Maybe: Conspiracy Theories Part Two

Mike is flying solo this week—and that can only mean one thing: more conspiracy theories. In this episode, Mike revisits his last conspiracy podcast episode, sharing poll results, reacting to listener comments, and unpacking which theories sparked the biggest reactions from the audience. From there, he dives headfirst into six new conspiracy theories, including ongoing questions about the pandemic, internet debates surrounding Charlie Kirk, the mysterious 3I/Atlas, and one of the wildest theo...

1 month ago

52 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

A Very Merry Margaritaville Christmas: Dirty Santa & Clifton Strength Assessment

In this week’s episode, Beth is gearing up for yet another trip while she and Mike recap a hilarious Christmas party filled with the ultimate holiday game, Dirty Santa, or is it White Elephant, or Yankee Swap? They revisit the infamous toilet paper debate that always gets listeners fired up, read fresh comments from fans, and Mike shares the surprising results of his CliftonStrengths assessment. Tune in for travel chaos, holiday party drama, personality insights, and plenty of laughs in this ...

1 month ago

47 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Pettiness Reigns: Toilet Paper Chaos & Why Beth Thinks Mike’s Wrong (again)

Beth is back on the podcast this week as she and Mike dive into their Thanksgiving Day activities, holiday traditions, and family moments. They revisit Mike’s popular conspiracy theory episode, where Beth gives her honest reactions to each of his theories. Mike also teases his upcoming conspiracy deep dive featuring cryptids, the pandemic, and the mysterious death and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. The episode gets hilariously relatable as they debate toilet paper etiquette, including Mike’s infamou...

1 month ago

56 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Down the Rabbit Hole: Biltmore & Conspiracy Theories

Put on your tinfoil hats as Mike dives deep into some of the most talked-about conspiracy theories, including Area 51, 9/11 conspiracies, and the Flat Earth theory. Before the rabbit hole begins, he recaps his recent Asheville, NC travel adventure, featuring a festive visit to the Biltmore Estate Christmas decorations. Mike also explores Mount Mitchell State Park, South Mountains State Park, and Lake James State Park, sharing tips and highlights for fans of North Carolina hiking, national par...

1 month ago

46 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Puttin’ on the Ritz: OsamaSon & Gaslighting

This week on the podcast, Mike shares his wild, “Pyskotik,” and totally chaotic experience at the OsamaSon concert at The Ritz in Raleigh—giving listeners an inside look at the energy, crowd, and live music scene. Beth shifts gears with a practical deep dive into how to identify a narcissist, the signs of narcissistic behavior, and effective strategies for dealing with a narcissist using the well-known “gray rock method.” They wrap up the episode with an update on their worldwide podcast audi...

1 month ago

1 hour 30 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Ticket to Ride: Beth’s New Big Twelve & Rage Quitting

This week, Mike and Beth discuss her new big 12 goals for the next year, recent outburst and rage quitting while playing Ticket to Ride on Board Game Arena, Beth’s book launch party, Mike on the radio, they wrap up with a story from their first date. Beth’s Book: https://a.co/d/9qjSPxg Mike’s Book: https://a.co/d/fDoLmEq Send us a text

2 months ago

54 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Dirty Dozen: Mike & Beth’s Big 12 Recap

This week Mike and Beth celebrate their first podcast anniversary by breaking down their one year of big 12 goals. Mike also announces his big 12 for next year as Beth agonizes over hers. Mike’s Big 12 Start a podcastWrite a bookVisit a new state (did not complete)Visit a new country Get a tattoo Take a trip with just Beth Take a trip with just JacobTake a trip with just MariaTake a trip with just Joshua Take an improv classTent camp by myself for at least 1 night (did not...

2 months ago

59 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Zip It Up: Jump Scares & Mountain Hikes

This week, Mike and Beth catch up on life and laughs as they celebrate Beth’s upcoming birthday, recount her hiking adventures at Hanging Rock State Park, and relive one of Mike’s unforgettable wedding embarrassments. Along the way, they talk about feeling old, accidentally scaring a neighbor, missing a chance to meet comedian Dusty Slay, and drop a fun teaser for next week’s episode. Send us a text

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Paperback Writer: Wondering Light & War Eagle

This week Mike and Beth discuss the release of her brand new book, “Wondering Light”, the struggle with perfection and the fear of reader’s opinions. They also discuss Mike’s recent trip to an Auburn football game, attending a Bethel music concert, and his one-guess Wordle answer. Beth’s Book: https://a.co/d/bl6TeDc Mike’s Book: https://a.co/d/9XRVNPS Send us a text

2 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Life at the Crossroads: Feeling Old & Learning to Grieve

This week, Mike and Beth discuss Mike feeling old and helping friends move, Beth’s big back embarrassment, more credit card drama, and wrap up with discussing how younger generations have not been allowed to grow through sadness, guilt, and grief. Send us a text

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Rocky Mountain High: Colorado & AI

Beth returns this week to join Mike as they discuss his recent trip to Colorado, their love for Rocky Mountain National Park, more air travel complaints, Mike’s new found love for doodles, writing for Group Mission Trips, AI helping plan your trips, using AI in the workplace, an over protective mom of a student driver, and finally the show wraps up with an update on Beth’s book and an unexpected consequence with a proof reader. Mike’s Book: https://a.co/d/5o2EGMO Send us a text

3 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Bad Reviews and Theme Songs

Mike runs solo this week as he delves into book updates, his Mount Rushmore of Disney animated films, an upcoming trip to Colorado, a bad work review, an old date story, and closes the show with his top ten tv theme songs of all time. Send us a text

3 months ago

55 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

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

3 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

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

4 months ago

1 hour

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

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

4 months ago

37 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

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

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

“Hey, are you still there?” Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.

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

4 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes