The Real Life Podcast

Jefferson & Alyssa Bethke•jeffersonbethke.libsyn.com

Jeff and Alyssa are a married couple with two toddlers running around their home talking about faith, culture, and take listener's questions with a little dash of random sprinkled in.

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Episodes

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. Get your first audiobook free when you try Audible for 30 days at https://audible.com/reallife or text ‘reallife’ to 500500 Today's episode is also sponsored by Legacybox. There's never been a better time to digitally preserve your memories. Get 40%...

Apr 02, 2019•42 min

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 episode is also sponsored by Brooklinen. Get 10% off and free shipping at https://www.brooklinen.com/ with promo code REAL This episode is also sponsored by Noom. Sign up for your Noom trial today at noom.com/reallife

Mar 26, 2019•39 min

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 to https://www.ziprecruiter.com/lasts Today we’re also sponsored by Daily Harvest. Go to https://www.daily-harvest.com and enter promo code 'reallife' to get three cups FREE in your first box!

Mar 19, 2019•30 min

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 every week day. In this episode, we wanted you to get a chance to check out Five Minute Fatherhood with a few of our favorite episodes, including the topics of communicating love and embracing our children, feeling like a failure as a father, multigener...

Mar 12, 2019•34 min

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 https://stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page and enter code LASTS Today's episode is also sponsored by Legacybox. There's never been a better time to digitally preserve your memories. Get 40% off your first order at https://legacybox.com/lo...

Mar 05, 2019•35 min

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 $20 off and free shipping at https://www.brooklinen.com/ with promo code REAL

Feb 26, 2019•40 min

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 free by going to https://www.ziprecruiter.com/lasts Go to https://www.daily-harvest.com and enter promo code 'reallife' to get three cups FREE in your first box! Go to https://www.koparibeauty.com/reallife to make the safe switch today, and save five-dollars off ...

Feb 19, 2019•39 min

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! Sign up at http://5daymarriagechallenge.com before February 14 to join us! This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com. Get a 4-week free trial when you visit https://stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page and enter code LASTS Today we’re ...

Feb 12, 2019•45 min

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 time to digitally preserve your memories. Get 40% off your first order at https://legacybox.com/love To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola, go to http://www.ZOLA.com/jeffandalyssa...

Feb 05, 2019•35 min

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 https://www.brooklinen.com/ with promo code REAL Today's episode is also brought to you by the coconut deodorant Kopari. Go to http://koparibeauty.com/reallife to save $5 off your first order.

Jan 29, 2019•35 min

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