Ep.500: Cheers to 500! The Episodes that Changed Us with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall

We did it—500 episodes! Today, we're celebrating this incredible milestone by taking a look back at the conversations that have shaped us, stretched us, and stayed with us.

From unforgettable guests who made us laugh, to powerful lessons that changed the way we think and lead—this episode is a tribute to the moments that mattered most.

We're sharing the episodes we return to again and again… and the ones you keep talking about too.

Whether you've been with us from the beginning or just found us recently, this 500th episode is a celebration of the journey we've taken together.

Come celebrate with us!

LIST OF FAVORITE EPISODE

John Mark Comer - The Secret to Enoying Your Life

5 Episodes That I Think of Often

1. 388 How Boundaries Help Us Get What We Really Want for Christmas with Sasha Shillcut (people are upset when you establish new boundaries bc they benefitted from your lack of boundaries or are resentful they didn't maintain the same boundary)
2. 444 Love, Pray, Listen, Parenting Young Adults with Mary DeMuth (emphasis on maintaining relationship)
3. 266 Our Relationship With Alcohol with Jenn Kautsch (Her own story of determining alcohol was no longer serving her)
4. 376 Midlife Is No Joke: The Big Questions in Midlife (The things that used to work no longer do)
5. 332 This Cultural Moment: Facing Reality with Jen Oshman (On being an informed citizen with boundaries)

Krista

Inheritance Gone Right with Sean and Jill Maher

Helping your young adult kids find their career path with Tyler Lafferty

The Soul of Shame with Dr Curt Thompson

Midlife is no joke - The big questions in midlife with Kelly Flanagan

Resilient Faith with Jerry Sittser

5 Guests I Won't Forget 

1. 181 Kay Warren on Depression and Anxiety
2. 377 Midlife Is No Joke: Marriage with Jimmy and Irene Rollins
3. 310 Moving Through Grief and Loss at Christmas with Nancy Hicks
4. David Thomas —> 274 Parenting Teens: Navigating Emotions & 165 Parenting in the New Year
5. 261 Katherin Wolff on Suffering

Krista

Parenting Young Adult Children with Dr Jim Burns

Seven Surprising Ways to Rest with Dr Saundra Dalton

Candace Cameron Bure

Jackie Green and Lauren McAfee - how to be a person of legacy

What Healthy Relationships do and don't have with Gary Thomas

5 Episodes Where I've Implemented Something I Learned

1. 446 Styling Fashion Over 40 with Julie Powell and Krista Olufson
2. 437 Jumpstarting Your Midlife Health with Megan Dahlman
3. 414 Beat the Frumpy - on fashion with Jammie Baker
4. 312 The Healthy Way: Productivity and Habits with Tanya Dalton
5. 430 The Art and Heart of Holiday Gathering with Anna Watson Carl

Krista

Ep 493 Experience God, Really with John Eldredge - quote + God being "right here" in you + pausing + day, week, month year plan for renewal

Lead your mindset with Emily Love

The Secret to Success with Jeff Henderson

Mental Training for Your Athlete and Yourself with Trisha Kroll

Healthy Relationships 101 with John Townsend

5 Episodes That Brought Me Joy (It was all about the guests)

1. 455 & 456 Building a Lasting Legacy with Rick and Diane Thomas
2. 445 Maximizing Your Look with Rebecca Reid, Color Analyst
3. 326 The Brain Game: The Soul of Shame with Dr. Curt Thompson
4. 305 The Family Legacy Series with Eric Peterson
5. 95  Sally Clarkson

Krista

Cultivating a Marriage that Lasts with Dan Allender

The Secret to being instantly understood with John Trent

Lisa Bevere - b/c she's awesome

Kate Merrick - b/c there's no one like Kate and it's a moving story of faith

Edie Littlefield Sundby - Movement heals the body

5 Episodes Others Have Talked About 

1. 421 & 422: What I've Noticed About You: Our Keys to Longterm Friendship
2. 373: A Busy Mom's Guide to Photo Organization with Casey Von Stein
3. 469: Who Am I If?
4. 378 Midlife is No Joke: Menopause with Dr. Carol Tanksley
5. 472: Faith-Driven Voters: Questions We Ask as We Cast Our Ballots With Kaitlyn Schess

Krista

How to feel the feels with Aundi Kobler

Fighting for Family with Julie and Chris Bennett

DISC your way to better relationships

How to incorporate meaningful rituals into milestone birthdays 

Innovation and creativity - two secrets to living life well with Ken Wytsma

She's Re-launching - most recent episode on going back to work

SPOTIFY LINK TO THE PLAYLIST OF EPISODES WE MENTION

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Books

Sacred Marriage- Gary Thomas

Sacred Parenting- Gary Thomas

And She Still Laughs- Kate Merrick

The Mission Walker- Edie Littlefield Sundby

Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out - Jim Burns

Try softer-Aundi kolber

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