Back to school season is here! Navigating new rhythms can be challenging in a new season so in this shorty episode, here are questions to ask yourself to you can be intentional in this new season. What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram . We’d also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review for the show over on Apple Podcasts . We love hearing from you and would love to feature your review on the show! ...
Sep 07, 2023•9 min
Everyone wants to feel loved and celebrated on their birthday, but how do you do it when everyone has different ways of celebrating? In today’s episode, we’re diving into how we celebrate birthdays, small traditions we are doing to make it special, and how to reframe your mind when your spouse loves you in different ways. Episodes Referenced: Episode 21 | How the 5 Love Languages Can Help You Love Your Spouse Deeper Episode 57 | 3 Steps to Having Intentional Date Nights With Tracy Johnson What d...
Aug 31, 2023•28 min
Stuck on the direction of your parenting? You know it’s important to have a mission and vision for your family just not sure how to live it out? Tune into this week's episode as Jon and Carrie dive into how they parent their children through this family vision. This is a follow up episode from: 54 | Creating a Family Where Kids Love Jesus, Love You, Love Each Other and Have a God-Inspired Purpose in Life With Don and Suzanne Manning of Crazy Cool Family What did you love most about this episode?...
Aug 24, 2023•21 min
We understand that not only is carving our time for a date night challenging, but connecting deeply with one another can be difficult if you don’t have the right framework! In today’s episode, we bring Tracy Johnson to share about their new FREE resource, A Year of Good Dates , and share the THREE components to cultivating a great date. This episode brought a new thought to Jon and Carrie and we know this will be important for marriages. Meet Tracy: Tracy Johnson is the Supervisor for Storywork ...
Aug 17, 2023•32 min
In honor of our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of podcasting, we’re sharing our story! How we met, our timeline of dating, engagement and marriage, and what we wish we had done differently. Our beginnings were not easy, and there were things we have learned from. God redeems! We pray our story is a testament of that! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram . We’d also love to have you take 30 seconds to leave us a review fo...
Aug 10, 2023•29 min
For their wedding, Jon and Carrie, asked people to write down a variety of date ideas on a popsicle stick and place them into a jar. SEVEN years later, we’re reading them and choosing the best ones. This episode is filled with free or nearly free unique ideas to be more intentional with your spouse! Share with us over on Instagram @carrievajko to share what you're doing! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram . W...
Aug 03, 2023•20 min
As Christian parents, we desire for our kids to love Jesus, but how do we do it? In today’s episode Jon and Carrie sit down with Don and Suzanne Manning of Crazy Cool Family to discuss what it looks like to have a family who loves Jesus and each other! You’ll also learn about the importance of creating a mission and vision statement for your family. Ways to Connect with Don and Suzanne: - Join Basecamp for FREE! This is a family-focused membership platform designed with all families in mind! It ...
Jul 27, 2023•37 min
We know it’s important to spend quality time with your spouse, but starting the process of taking a couples trip can be overwhelming to say the least. In this episode, we’re divining into all the details that we do to prep, plan, and budget for taking vacations with your spouse. We hope you enjoy! The Credit Card that allows us to travel on points! **Only use it if you can pay it off each month! What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or D...
Jul 20, 2023•29 min
Ladies, this one's for you! Carrie sits down with Megan Becker of Grace Rooted Nutrition to talk about how we can find freedom from what the worlds standards are for beauty and health and embrace our God given bodies and steward them for His Glory. Learn more about Megan: Website Instagram Sign up for monthly newsletters delivered right to your inbox Download her Grace Rooted Guide to Health and save $5 with code PODCAST What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gma...
Jul 13, 2023•32 min
Spark great conversations on your next date night with these 15 questions. Carrie turns the tables and asks Jon 15 questions to engage in meaningful conversations. You can listen to the WIFE version of this episode in Episode 43. Questions: What is one quality you love about yourself? What is the one song you’re requesting to be played at a wedding? What makes you the happiest or fulfilled right now? How much sleep do you need? How do you take your coffee? Rapid Fire: Top 3 favorite fast food re...
Jul 06, 2023•21 min
We’ve got special guests on the podcast today! Libby and Luke Vandergriff (also known as The Wedding Pirates) join us to share all about how they lived 5 years on the road and in a bus to now setting down roots. They share thow they had to be MORE intentional with each other since living in a converted tiny bus together, how they handled fights, and how it’s definitely not all glamorous. We hope you enjoy this conversation! Follow Lib and Luke on Instagram Listen to their podcast If you have a q...
Jun 29, 2023•49 min
With our kids ending school and losing a little bit of normality and routine, we have been finding ourselves “just getting through.” In this episode, we’re talking through how we have had to be intentional about our connection as partners. Including taking time just the two of us, creating a new routine, and making plans with people we love. We hope this episode gives you hope and grace for the summer season. If you have a question you’d like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhous...
Jun 22, 2023•21 min
Running a business with your spouse is not an easy feat. There’s lots of conversations about how to communicate, meet deadlines, and who is doing what aspect of the business. In today’s episode, Jon and Carrie are discussing the different ways they make it work for their family. Episodes Referenced: Episode 26 | Making the Decision to Have a Full Time Stay at Home Parent Episode 37 | Gender Roles & Finding Harmony Within a Marriage by Using Our Gifts and Talents If you have a question you’d ...
Jun 15, 2023•22 min
It’s Ask Us Anything time! We turned to Instagram (@carrievajko) to ask us any questions they wanted and now we’re answering them for you on the show! Questions like, what is something we’re passionate about learning, the pettiest fight we have, and if we regret having kids so young. If you have a question you’d like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Ins...
Jun 08, 2023•18 min
In today’s episode Jon and Carrie share the 2 things they wish they would’ve known before they got married. If you’re recently married, or thinking about getting married, we pray this conversation blesses you! References: Maycember video: Welcome to Maycember - "September" Parody If you have a question you’d like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagr...
Jun 01, 2023•22 min
Diving into the concept, what if marriage was meant to make us holy rather than happy . Jon and Carrie share insights from their personal conversations with friends and family, highlighting the need to move beyond self-gratification and towards the edification of others. We refer to the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas and share questions to ask your partner if you’re in a tough season. Questions for reflection: Why did you choose to get married or why do you want to get married? How do you t...
May 25, 2023•22 min
Stemming from a recent experience, Jon and Carrie share their recent situation about handling conflict and how it can easily become gossip or even seek advice. We talk through Matthew 18 and how to biblically handle conflict when they arise in your relationships. If you have a question you’d like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you love most about this episode? Send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com to let us know or DM Carrie on Instagram . We’d also lo...
May 18, 2023•27 min
Jon turns the tables on Carrie and asks 15 questions to connect. These are great questions to ask your significant other to spark great conversations. Let us know what questions you want to hear next and if you’d join Carrie on her epic dream vacation. Questions asked: 1. What's got you excited right now? 2. Who has been pivotal in your life for growth? 3. If I asked you at age 5 what you wanted to be when you grew up, what would you say? 4. What do you want to be when you grow up? 5. Would you ...
May 11, 2023•28 min
We follow up discussing more from Dr. Nicolas Ellen and his extensive work with relationships. Trust is something that is meant to be a gift in our relationships but often becomes a curse when it is broken. We’re wrapping up this conversation about what it means to trust others in regards to their relationship with you and how it’s ultimately a reflection of your relationship with Jesus. Connect with Dr. Nicolas Ellen Episodes mentioned: Episode 36 | The Four Levels of Relating in Relationships ...
May 04, 2023•28 min
We continue discussing more from Dr. Nicolas Ellen and his extensive work with relationships. Trust is something that is meant to be a gift in our relationships but often becomes a curse when it is broken. We’re diving deeper into what it means to trust others in regards to their relationship with you and how it’s ultimately a reflection of your relationship with Jesus. This is just part one, so join us next week for part two! Episodes mentioned: Episode 36 | The Four Levels of Relating in Relat...
Apr 27, 2023•28 min
Recently, we’ve walked through what it’s like to have friends move away from us in proximity, and the impact it has had on us. It’s holding grief and joy in the same hands. On one hand we’re excited for our friends who are being obedient to Christ, and on the other, we’re sad for what friendship looks like with distance and in a new season. Episodes mentioned: Episode 39 | Starting Over, Moving, Disappointment & Navigating God’s Will For Your Life Episode 31 | How Do I Find Community? Our Jo...
Apr 20, 2023•19 min
We got asked recently how we’ve handled moving a lot and feeling like you have to start over your community, church, jobs, friends. Spoiler alert - it’s not easy! We talk about our experience with navigating having to start over and move to different areas (we talk more in Episode 2 ). Listen in as we share more about our experience and how you can navigate God’s will for your life. If you have a question you’d like answered on this podcast, send us an email at jcvhouse@gmail.com What did you lo...
Apr 13, 2023•28 min
With Easter right around the corner, we’ve got some fun Would You Rather questions that you can bring to your family this weekend while you’re having your holiday meals and gatherings. WOULD YOU RATHER Go zip lining OR… Bungee jumping WOULD YOU RATHER Have to waddle like a duck wherever you go OR… Have to hop like a bunny wherever you go? WOULD YOU RATHER Be 25 OR… 45 for the rest of your life? WOULD YOU RATHER Have a garage sale to make extra money OR… Have a lemonade stand to make extra money?...
Apr 06, 2023•25 min
One area that can cause conflict in a marriage is figuring out who is going to do what when it comes to chores, parenting, finances, etc. We talk about family of origin dynamics that carry into our marriage and who we assumed would do things, having conversations about who will do what, and how we can leverage our natural talents to support the household. Highlights: Family of origin Giving and taking Having a conversation rather than stuffing Our past experience Being adaptable and serving each...
Mar 30, 2023•18 min
There are four different levels of the way that you relate to others in relationships. This concept was established by Dr. Nicolas Ellen has opened our eyes to showing us how we can best love and support those we love and move towards being in an open and loving relationship with everyone. These terms give language to where you’re at in your relationships and how you can strive towards open and loving relationships. 4 levels of relating: Open and Unloving Closed and Loving Open and Loving Closed...
Mar 23, 2023•26 min
Hannah Brindley (IG: @hannahbrindley) joins us on the podcast today to share her journey of being single and how the Church has had an impact on her journey. She shares practical tips on how married couples can best love their single friends too. Highlights: Tell us your journey being single and how has the church been supportive or harmful in this area? What has been a blessing about being single? What do you wish married couples knew about being single? How can those in a different life stage ...
Mar 16, 2023•33 min
Have you ever gone on a date with your spouse and you realize you have nothing to talk about? You spend so much time together, you know a lot about your spouse, so you feel awkward with nothing to talk about. Grab your notes section in your phone and copy these questions down and bring them to your next date night. We hope this sparks great conversation and a great date night. Questions: Which Marvel Character would you date, marry, and do away with? Is cereal a soup? What is the weirdest thing ...
Mar 09, 2023•25 min
Yep. We’re going there. We’re talking about how scheduling sex has made a dramatic difference in our intimacy as a couple. We know that this topic can be taboo in Christian spaces. We want to be able to shed light on it. We chat through how this habit has changed our life and marriage for the better! Highlights: If we don’t talk about it, we make it what we want it to be Was Purity Culture helpful? How far is too far? Does this grow me closer to God? Our sex expectations going into marriage Sex ...
Mar 02, 2023•22 min
Immediate family and extended family are the people we tend to spend a majority of our life with. How do you spend intentional time with your immediate family (spouse, kids, or yourself) and how do you spend intentional time with your extended family (family of origin and in-laws). Highlights: Finding joy in the small moments, at home Removing the phone Disassociating through social media Removing things on our calendar Creating time on the calendar for extended family Inviting extended family m...
Feb 23, 2023•19 min
Wouldn’t life be easier if making friends was just like elementary school? You’d simply go up to someone and ask “do you want to be friends?” without any fear of rejection or judgment. Making friends as adults and finding your community of people doesn’t seem that simple anymore. Today, we’re diving into how you can find your community. Your people. We walk through our journey of finding our people to do life with and the good, bad, and ugly of it. This one is vulnerable for us to share this sto...
Feb 16, 2023•22 min
