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Send us Fan MailJesse and Sharon find out their previous podcast with the perfect married couple Lara and Shem Gott caused them to fight, but actually that was a good thing. Jesse, and the Gotts drink homemade wine to celebrate Sharon's birthday (this podcast was recorded in October 2025, but the producers who are also Sharon and Jesse slacked on posting it)There is talk of becoming adults, successful birthday protocols, and Lara proctors a marriage quiz before Shem leads everyone in getting to the bottom of aligning beliefs and actions. In conclusion Shem realizes he is a fish swimming in water and thus they schedule a part three to unpack that...INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailJesse and Sharon talk about IU crushing everyone in football in one of the best underdog stories ever, and the midwestern wholesomeness and work ethic that made that possible. Then they talk about ballet, CrossFit, and how they are going to figure out and crush all their goals for 2026INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailOn what would have been his sixteenth birthday Jesse and Sharon reflect on the loss of their son during birth on his due date. They talk about how their marriage survived multiple heartbreaking losses and how grieving differently as a man and a woman both threatened to tear them apart and allowed them to continue to function as a family.Jesse felt his emotions, there were tears and good memories - it was a special time to remember Joshua on his birthday.INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailSharon and Jesse do their first podcast from the road - literally they podcast as they walk down the road in their neighborhood on one of their exercise and coffee outings where they finally figure out their marriage by coming up with 3 guidelines and a magical 4th to guide their interactions. They also explore how they should feel about cussing on the podcast, the movie Princess Bride, ADHD, navigating their finances and future goals, and finally a flag to wave in support of each other.INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailSharon and Jesse finally talk about politics on the podcast. INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailJesse and Sharon explore how being "the man in the arena" in your own life through engaging in practices and community can counter the virtual hazards of social media.They explore midlife crisis, dance, opera, surfing, making BBQ chips, New York City, and longevity secrets from a life insurance assessment doctor as they try to get to the bottom of what is important in life versus what is detrimental to a healthy and engaged existence. As always there is chaos involved in their convo.INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailShem and Lara Gott come on the podcast to discuss their marriage, what in the world they do and don't fight about, Jesus, raising a family, and making candles, kombucha, sauerkraut and other stuff.Shem shares two shocking revelations about chest hair and sitting in the shower - Also make sure to listen to the entire episode so you don't miss his harrowing on-air cramp. This is Part 1, with Part 2 scheduled to dive into the current state of the nation and world, and how to process it all as two couples who are Christ followers raising a bunch of kids.INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailJesse and Sharon weather a podcasting disaster and apply the lessons of Pas De Deux to their marriage. They discover ballet and dancing with other people may hold the key to everything. They also unpack some baggage from their childhood and Crossfit, reference their upcoming podcast about killing rats, figure out their pull-up bar situation, and tell a joke.INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailSharon returns from living in New York City for the summer and Jesse and her kick things off with a fight about sleeping naked. Then they process what they learned from living apart, experiencing NYC on a deeper level, and being together again.*Will post some chapters later, but we're trying to start posting as soon as we record INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailThis is the episode where Sharon and Jesse talk about the other woman in Jesse's life. Jesse refers to it as "the worst podcast," as other difficult family and financial issues are brought up as they just dig in and go for it. Their hope is that finally talking openly about all these things instead of just referencing them in arguments will lead to a better marriage... but they also aren't sure if it's a good idea either. We shall see...00:00Introduction and Initial Tensions02:34How TF Are We Going to Communicate? 05:29Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud08:27THE OTHER WOMAN10:32Revisiting the Emotional Affair13:19Has There Been Another Man? Nope16:06Hurt Feelings and Family Issues20:00Did You Seriously Send That Text?28:25Should We Have Opened This Can of Worms?30:31We Can't Even33:17Bill Burr and Fighting for Love34:33Chili Dogs and Emotional Needs40:38Severance's Verdict on Our Marriage47:37Is Being Agreeable a Love Language?51:08Why Did We Get Married?53:58A Disagreement About Mr. Darcy56:51On Assholes, Good Guys, Gold-Diggers, and SAHMs01:00:42What's Love Got to Do with It?01:04:46CHAOS01:07:34"I have nothing to say or think."01:09:29Finding Common Ground?01:14:06R-E-S-P-E-C-T01:15:35"I would love to end this podcast... then sex and showers."01:19:00Chips All In01:22:40Closing Thoughts and ApologiesINSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailJesse and Sharon try desperately to podcast. See below for the tangents and main themes... Also Jesse cried... and he wrote the title for the episode.Bonus - try to guess which chapter titles we wrote and which AI wrote lol ;)00:00Why There Was Another Podcast Sabbatical01:00How to Fight Appropriately on a Podcast02:24Previewing the Podcast About the Other Woman05:59The Importance of Unsung Heroes09:45Jesse Bawls at an Elementary Teacher's Retirement11:57Skip the Broadway Episodes if You Think They're Boring13:00 Gardening Break15:00 Handmaid's Tale, Protests, and Free Speech20:06Ceasar, Trump, MAGA Mixups, and the Sound of Music23:17Understanding the Separation of Church and State26:19The Importance of School Choice28:35Tax Dollars and Education30:01Sharon Gets a New Car43:01Concerns About Government Overreach48:01Navigating the Automotive Landscape46:10Lessons on the Importance of Good Men from The Handmaid's Tale48:00ishConsidering Having Another BABY52:15Boring Christian Authors, AI, and Arguing About Books55:27Trying to Figure Out What to Do and Podcasting About Everything57:04Fighting about Podcast Editing and Travel Tips Mayhem01:00:00Signing off with Kids*Also a Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are not those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any them because they're not even really sure what they're saying. Any content provided is for informational or educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice - obviously ;)INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailWe are not ok... This episode gets mystical AF while unpacking the White Lotus finale. Chapters00:00 Piper Nooo - We can't EVEN with the finale05:12 The World is Grieving - RIP Chelsea and Rick11:09 Picking Mike White's Brain - Character Deep Dive18:04 Same Spirits, Different Animals and Tarriffs24:00 Basic B#*ch Emmy-Winning Monologue27:04 Time Gives Meaning30:00 Tanya Trauma Response34:00 Drinking Kool-Aid with Val Kilmer38:00 Personhood versus Universal Consciousness 50:47 True Love, Redemption, and Mystical Sh*%55:15 WTF! WE UNCOVERED REAL-LIFE MONKS, MAYHEM, AND MURDER IN THAILAND!01:01:01 This Episode Needs Therapy01:04:18 What Would Tanya Want?01:06:58 Moral of the Story - If a white guy says he needs to talk about his feelings, don't make him sit on a bench01:10:23 We're Terrible at Singing the Theme SongINSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan MailPart 1 of Jesse and Sharon discussing their time on Broadway, in NYC watching the first week of previews before spring shows open. First up, an off-Broadway show on it's very first night in NYC after a sold-out run in London... The one man adapation VANYA with one of Sharon's favorite actor's Andrew Scott.Jesse got to NY late and missed this one, but Sharon got to meet Andrew. Sharon is stoked, Jesse is bored, VANYA is a success, and you don't want to miss this episode!INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan Mail"We had a big fight." Jesse and Sharon are back. Fighting interrupted their podcasting, but after a few weeks they try to record a belated Valentine's and Sportsball episode. Jesse derails that trying to find out what Sharon is still upset about and what comes up includes...Body image and alcohol - yikes!Should you keep waiting on deferred dreams, or seize the day even if it means doing it alone?Should there be full disclosure before lifelong commitments, or is a little selective ignorance necessary for survival?How to stop effing up Valentines DayThe expense of differing tastesA fight about Taylor Swift, Bleachers, and MetallicaThe worst commentary on the Super Bowl everTommy Lefroy, thank GodChapters00:00 Absence Explained (We've Been Fighting)03:01 Body Image (Jesse Tries to Get Us Cancelled)06:00 Drinking Less and Looking Hotter08:58 Nicotine, Lies, and Sacred Covenants11:55 Valentine's Day Expectations14:55 What is Sharon Mad About?22:23 Podcasting Boundaries23:13 Bonding Over House of Cards and Succession27:39 We're So Different, and That's Expensive30:52 Do We Do Broadway Together or Alone?36:50 Mayhem and Chaos40:14 Sportsball and Taylor41:04 The Impact of Legacy Media LOL44:04 We Don't Understand the Super Bowl46:55 Jesse Talks About Bleachers and Sharon Freaks Out51:40 Passionately Disagreeing About Music55:17 Tommy Lefroy and Satisfaction - THE ENDINSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan Mail"This is the birthday episode." Jesse brings a sneaky outline full of dirt on Sharon, gets his notes stolen, and sings himself Happy Birthday (with Sharon) Also Jesse and Sharon unpack disastrous military homecomings, and solve marriage with a lawn care debate...Chapters:00:00Introduction to the Birthday Podcast01:24Timeouts in Conversation & Sportsball02:24Sneaky Outlines Enter the Debate04:40Dumb Quote of the Day05:34Jesse Goes Old Testament08:21Getting Organized... Again10:02Instagram Reels as a Relationship Barometer12:06February: Precedented Please13:20The Lawn Care Debate: Communication in Marriage18:03Pure Gold Marriage Wisdom: Managing Disagreements21:03Military Spouses: Why Deployments Suck21:58The Harsh Reality of Military Homecomings24:32Tailgating Jesse's Birthday25:58Jesse Gets His Notes Stolen26:29Sexy Enough27:27People Are Listening29:42The Impact of Public Opinion on Personal Conversations34:31Stuff About Love36:57The Part Where We Fight About Singing37:56Blasphemy38:09The Part Where We SingINSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL

Send us Fan Mail"This marriage is going to save our podcast!"SummaryIn this inaugural episode, Jesse & Sharon figure out if the mic is on and share why they're starting a podcast... They fight fairer when someone is listening. Also they do love traveling together and want to share their insider secrets.Chapters00:00The rules are there are no rules05:01Premise of the podcast08:45What's the plan?11:50Debates and deep dives - Man on the moon15:07The Birds and the Bees15:44Now what?22:55Nice to meet you...27:41How do we end this thing?INSTAGRAM // @sharonmckeeman @homeskoolblackandwhiteSUBSTACK // VESTIGE JOURNALWEB // VESTIGE JOURNAL