Q&A: What if we are married but don't want kids?

Jeff and Alyssa Answer Your Questions: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke answer your questions, which include topics like marriage, life rhythms, reading the Bible, newborns, and more. This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com. Get a 4-week free trial when you visit... by The Real Life Podcast

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Our Best Parenting Tips (w/ Jeremy Pryor): This week on The Real Life Podcast, we did something fun and a little different. As you may know, I have another podcast with my friend and mentor Jeremy Pryor called Five Minute Fatherhood where we share a few quick thoughts on a different topic... by The Real Life Podcast

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How Many Kids Should You Have? Asking the Right Questions: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke talk about family size and parenting intentionally. by The Real Life Podcast

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Eschatological Realism: Living in Who You Already Are in Christ: Join Jeff and Alyssa Bethke for a special episode on Eschatological Realism and the mind-blowing truth of the gospel in our everyday lives. Today's episode is sponsored by Brooklinen. Get $20 off and free shipping at... by The Real Life Podcast

35 min listen

Dealing with Our Own Ugliness: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke go off on one of Jeff’s random thoughts on human waste, industrialization, and dealing with the hard things in our lives. Today's episode is sponsored by Legacybox. There's never been a better... by The Real Life Podcast

35 min listen

Jeff and Alyssa Q&A: In today's episode, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke answer your questions! This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com. Get a 4-week free trial plus more when you visit https://stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page and enter code LASTS Today's... by The Real Life Podcast

39 min listen

Learning to Walk in Faithfulness: This week Alyssa and I chat about how we are growing at learning to look for thankfulness in the everyday moments and especially when it's difficult! To take advantage of the Amazon Prime offer, go to https://www.audible.com/reallife or text reallife... by The Real Life Podcast

24 min listen

The Key to a Good Relationship: This week on the podcast we have a message from Alyssa that she gave at a conference recently on relationships and building a foundation in the Lord. This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com. Get a 4-week free trial plus free postage and a digital... by The Real Life Podcast

38 min listen

How We Live as a Family Team: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke talk about living as a team in your family and in your marriage and why it’s critically important. Today’s show is sponsored by Zip Recruiter. Try Zip Recruiter for free by going... by The Real Life Podcast

30 min listen

Interview with Craig Groeschel & Mandy Meehan: hey! tune in this week as we air a special favorite episode from our Dads Building Teams podcast by Family Teams! Get Audible Escape first month free trial by visiting audible.com/lovereallife or texting lovereallife to 500 500. Today’s show is... by The Real Life Podcast

69 min listen

Creating New Rhythms and a New Story: This week we have one of Jeff's conference talks from NewSpring Church on creating rhythms and habits in your life. Today’s show is sponsored by NOOM! Out with the old habits, and in with the new! Sign up for your free trial today at... by The Real Life Podcast

48 min listen

Everyone Needs a Braintrust: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke talk about the mentorship and growth that comes out of brain trusts and how important it is to have a teachable spirit. Don’t miss your chance to join us for our 5 Day Family and Marriage Challenge!... by The Real Life Podcast

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Fight Hustle, End Hurry (episode 1 preview): hey guys! this week tune in as John Mark and I give a preview of what we will be doing over at our new podcast Fight Hustle, End Hurry. Get your first audiobook plus two Audibleoriginals free when you try Audible for 30 days, go to... by The Real Life Podcast

32 min listen

Conflict that Grows Your Marriage: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke talk about the “real life” part of the podcast by reflecting on a recent fight they had and talk about communication and friction in marriage. Today's episode is sponsored by Brooklinen. Get... by The Real Life Podcast

40 min listen

Dealing with Pain: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke talk about the beauty in pain and how pain can bring relationships closer together. by The Real Life Podcast

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The Loving Father and the Prodigal Son: This week on the podcast we have a message from Jeff at the GREATER THAN conference on Luke 15 and the prodigal son. by The Real Life Podcast

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What We’d Tell Our Young Adult Self: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke talk to their younger, college-aged selves about what they would do differently or what they wish they had known then. To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry... by The Real Life Podcast

27 min listen

when you don't feel like you're enough (women's roundtable): join Alyssa and her friends this week as they chat about what it means to be a women in culture today, and specifically chat through the problem of not feeling enough. by The Real Life Podcast

55 min listen

Breaking Through the Darkness of Anxiety: This week on the podcast, Alyssa Bethke chats with her best friend Shannon Cherry about her journey of fear, anxiety, and healing. Today’s show is sponsored by Zip Recruiter. Try Zip Recruiter for free by going to https://www.ziprecruiter.com/real... by The Real Life Podcast

56 min listen

A Time To Resist: Listen in as Jeff shares a quick preview of his new book To Hell With The Hustle! To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola, go to by The Real Life Podcast

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Dealing with Toxic People: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke talk about toxic relationships and the difference between a toxic relationship and a hard relationship that needs growth. Today’s show is sponsored by Zip Recruiter. Try Zip Recruiter for... by The Real Life Podcast

39 min listen

how to stop hustling w/ Jennie Allen (interview): tune in this week as Jeff and Jennie talk about how to live a full and active life as a family and in ministry, without letting hustle win or take over! Today’s show is brought to you by Zip Recruiter. See why Zip Recruiter is effective for... by The Real Life Podcast

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How to Find Your Calling: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke talk about figuring out your specific purpose and mission, how to cultivate your talents, and how finding your calling is one of the best ways to avoid burnout. Today's episode is sponsored by Audible.... by The Real Life Podcast

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God's vision for our sexuality (part 2): This is a recent talk I gave at ONU in Chicago! Hope you enjoy! Get your first audiobook plus two Audible originals free when you try Audible for 30 days, go to or text reallife to 500 500. Today’s show is sponsored by stamps.com Get a... by The Real Life Podcast

41 min listen

Motherhood & Marriage (Alyssa Interviews Her Mom): This week on the podcast, Alyssa Bethke interviews her mom Susie about her upbringing, being a woman, being a mom, and what she’s learned from the Lord. For a limited time, get $10 off your first LIVELY order by visiting ... by The Real Life Podcast

47 min listen

The Beauty of the Unseen (Interview with Emilie McCormack): This week on the podcast, Alyssa interviews Emilie McCormack about church planting, supporting your spouse, motherhood, calling, identity, and wisdom from the Lord. by The Real Life Podcast

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Chapter 4 (Silence) - To Hell With The Hustle: Today’s show is brought to you by NOOM! Small steps make big progress! Visit room.com/reallife to start your trial today! Today’s show is also brought to you by Stamps.com Get a 4-week trial plus free postage and a digital scale when... by The Real Life Podcast

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How Do You Behave and Talk Online?: This week on the podcast, Jeff and Alyssa Bethke talk about how we talk to people on the internet and how we behave online. Today’s show is sponsored by Zip Recruiter. Try Zip Recruiter for free by going to https://www.ziprecruiter.com/real This... by The Real Life Podcast

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Alyssa's Creativity Roundtable Discussion: This week on the podcast we’re re-airing one of our favorite episodes. This week’s episode is Alyssa’s interview with four of her mom friends where they discuss creativity, identity, and working both in the home and outside the home. by The Real Life Podcast

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Q&A: What if we are married but don't want kids?: listen in this week as we take a few questions from you guys! Today’s show is brought to you by Policy Genius. It is the easiest way to compare and buy life insurance, and you can do it all right from your phone! It only takes a couple... by The Real Life Podcast

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