79 Days, No Rest: Campaign, Sabbath, and Survival

Episode 61 — Bouncy Houses, Grandkids & Marriage Mysteries

Episode 61 brings the hosts back on track with candid stories about grandkids, a legendary bouncy house, and life transitions as parents become grandparents. They explore marriage through seven key Bible verses, discussing covenant vs. romantic love, practical habits for healthy marriages, forgiveness, and how faith shapes family life.

Episode 60 Celebration: Campaign Wins, Florence Adventures & Marriage Moments

Hosts celebrate their 60th episode while sharing updates on a busy campaign, a solo trip to Florence with travel mishaps, and reflections on marriage after decades together. This episode mixes behind-the-scenes campaign life, family and marriage talk, travel stories, and the hosts' plans for the future.

Sabbath Mishaps, Slushies & Snipers: Finding Rest in the Chaos

Hosts celebrate new slushies and merch, then dive into a frank conversation about Sabbath — the confusion, the criticism, and how to practice intentional rest amid busy lives and campaigning. They share personal stories (a near-miss moment, meeting a Coast Guard sniper, and Compassion sponsorships), wrestle with work/faith balance, and plan upcoming episodes on marriage and community.

Sabbath Reimagined: Six Days, Twelve Hours, One Day of Joy

In this episode the hosts rethink the Sabbath for modern life, explaining a practical framework: work six days, be productive up to 12 hours a day, and make the seventh day a distinct, joyful time of rest. They share personal stories about family, work, tithing and planning, offer tips for creating a sustainable Sabbath rhythm, and emphasize the spiritual clarity and refreshment that come from resting well.

Jesus & Your Mental Health: A Therapist’s Faith-Forward Journey

Rebecca Maxwell discusses her path from youth ministry to marriage and family therapy, her book "Jesus and Your Mental Health," and how she runs a faith-informed, evidence-based private practice. She shares practical advice on Sabbath rhythms, setting boundaries, supervising clinicians, partnering with churches on mental health, and finding effective therapy.