Joy in the Middle

Joy in the Middle

We're back from our Hiatus with a story to tell sharing one of the most faith-testing experiences our family has ever faced. What began as a head injury involving our five year old daughter quickly escalated to an emergency trip to the hospital, transfer between three different medical facilities, four days inn the PICU , and conversations about the real possibility of head surgery. In this deeply personal episode, we open up about the tears, fear, doubt, exhaustion, and moments when everything felt completely out of our control. But in the middle of the chaos, we also encountered God. We learned that faith is not pretending that everything is okay. Faith is trusting God when you don't know what will happen next. It's praising through the fear, praying through the uncertainty, and discovering that joy can still exist...even in the middle of the fire. “Even though we couldn't control what was happening around us, we could choose where we placed our faith.”Thank you for listening to the Good Soul Podcast! Please keep our family in your prayers, and share this episode with someone who may be walking through a fire of their own. - James & Priscilla

Married to the grind: Shots, Stress, and Specialty Coffee

This episode is for the dreamers, the builders, and the married people trying not to argue in public while setting up an espresso machine. We share how moving from OC to the IE inspired us to start our espresso bar catering business, why we chose a coffee cart instead of a storefront, and what it really took to learn a whole new trade. We talk barista life, family support, pop-ups, weddings, corporate events, competition, collaboration, and the wild reality of working side by side with your spouse. It is honest, funny, practical, and full of encouragement for anyone trying to build something from the ground up.

Trigger Warning: The S Word!

Just saying the word submission can start an argument. In this episode, Priscilla and James dive into why “the S word” creates so much tension in marriage, what the Bible actually teaches, and how trust, safety, sacrifice, and leadership all shape a healthy relationship. This is an honest, bold conversation about one of the most misunderstood topics in modern marriage.

Let it BGood - Loss, Love, & Living Without Regret

Some relationships begin with excitement and ease. Ours began while grief was still present. In this episode, we open up about the reality of starting our journey together while Priscilla was freshly grieving the loss of her brother Erick. That season came with sorrow, confusion, reflection, and the challenge of making room for a new relationship in the middle of deep emotional pain. We talk through the lasting weight of anniversaries, how grief matures over time, and how loss can stir up hard conversations about God and the afterlife. We also honor the life and influence of James’ grandfather, reflecting on family values, humor, heritage, legacy, and the peace that can come in someone’s final moments. More than anything, this episode is a call to cherish your people, settle what needs to be settled, and live a faith-filled life without regret.

Friends Pt. 1 - “Are you the problem or are they?”

In this episode of the Good Soul Podcast, James and Priscilla get real (and keep it fun) about friendships—the ones that build you, the ones that break you, and the ones that reveal who you’re becoming. We talk about how relationships can shape your confidence and your calling, how insecurities can quietly sabotage great connections, and why finding authentic friends feels harder than ever. From navigating seasons of loss to learning how to show up with maturity, we unpack what it really means to have a healthy community—not just people around you, but people who actually hold you up. We also dive into a side of friendship that doesn’t get enough attention: why men often struggle to form emotional bonds, how that affects marriages and family life, and what it looks like to build brotherhood that’s honest, consistent, and real. If you’ve ever felt alone in a crowded room, been disappointed by friends, or wondered how to find “your people,” this episode is for you. Expect truth, laughter, perspective—and a challenge to become the kind of friend you’re praying to find. Because the goal isn’t just to have friends… it’s to build friendships that produce fruit.