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Blurry CreaturesEP: 385 Magick, Mediums and Mermaids with Jess PhoenixJess Phoenix was a professional witch with a massive online following when things started unraveling—mental torment, sleep paralysis, her children being harassed by spirits, and a growing sense that something was deeply wrong. Then came the C-section that nearly killed her. She lost three and a half liters of blood, left her body, and heard a voice say, "Believe me now." She survived, but didn't convert—not yet. Months later, consumed by rage after being betrayed, she sat at a table covered in bones doing the darkest magic she'd ever attempted. That's when a light walked into her room...
2025-12-301h 39
Ride of A LifetimeRules-Based Parenting vs Values-Based ParentingThere is an aspect of parenting we discuss which might not be agreed on by everyone. We believe you have to be willing to let your kids fail. It's time for perfectionism parenting to be replaced by truth. Pull down the facade. Your children don’t exist to be a trophy to make you look good in front of other people. Kids are individuals who will have their own journey and story.We talk about walking with our kids through their failures and how it starts with us being transparent about our own.We can’t co...
2024-09-1339 minRide of A LifetimeExpanding Creativity in Your SpouseAfter a few months hiatus, we are back! In this episode we discuss the following: The importance of getting to know your spouse. Who are they, outside of the mayhem of day to day life?How do we tap into their individuality?How do we cultivate being a safe place where our spouse can put real words to their thoughts and dreams?What does it mean to help your spouse understand how you think, so they can hear what you’re saying? How do we read the emotional cues in our spouse? Sometimes the simplest actions are the hardes...
2024-09-0628 minRide of A LifetimeAdventure Is Out There- Our Travel TipsThis week we are diving into our top tips for traveling. We also share some of our funniest experiences and come to the conclusion that sometimes the worst travel memories end up becoming the best stories. Hopefully this gives you some inspiration on communicating with your spouse and figuring out a way to make your dreams happen!As always, please share this with a friend and leave a review so others can find us. We appreciate you!
2023-10-1339 minRide of A LifetimeBearing Each Other's BurdensIn this episode, we talk about the importance of bearing each other's burdens. We both share two recent heavy loads we have had to allow the other to help us carry. What is the line between walking our own personal journey, and letting others help us? Amy talks about her struggle with body image and some of the ways Matthew has helped her navigate and shoulder it with her. We hope it encourages you to create a safe space in which the other can share vulnerably.
2023-10-0636 minRide of A LifetimeLife and LeadvilleWe are so excited to be back from our six-or so-month hiatus and to be sharing our time with you again. This week we share all about what has been happening since our last recording. From almost losing Matthew, to the complete flipside of him running in one of the most difficult ultramarathons in the world... we hope something in this episode speaks to you where you need it most. As always, we appreciate it when you share these episodes and leave a review! Thanks for listening!
2023-09-151h 03Ride of A LifetimeThe Power of Trusting Your Spouse (with special guests Demond & Juanita Logan)This week we had the privilege of speaking with Demond & Juanita Logan. Demond is a mindset development specialist who lives out his motto of: "Change your mind, change your life". They share the struggles and hurdles they have overcome over the last two years and how every obstacle has actually been preparing them for another opportunity. They share some key stories which highlight how important it is to trust your spouse and their intuition. It's truly inspiring to peek into this conversation and hear how powerful it is when your spouse has and lives in extreme faith....
2023-02-071h 18Ride of A LifetimeNavigating Social Media with TeensNavigating parenting in a social media world is new territory for many of us. No other generation has raised their children amidst the temptations accompanying the distraction and pull of social media. For the first time ever, we are learning on the fly, how to parent children in this generation of cell phones and having anything and everything at their fingertips.How do we manage this in our home? This week we're excited to have our four oldest kids on the podcast, sharing their input and wisdom on this topic. We were really blown away by their...
2023-01-271h 00Ride of A LifetimeProtecting Your Marriage From InfidelityThis week we dive into a topic which is unfortunately becoming too common: infidelity. None of us are immune to it, so how can we safeguard our marriages from it?We discuss our thought life and how this plays a huge role in the temperature of our marriages. So many simple things lay the foundation of growth and intimacy and protection. Is it possible to have safety and protection while simultaneously experiencing excitement and adventure? How does this reflect our relationship with God?As always, follow along over on the ‘gram @rideofalifetimepodcastWe...
2023-01-1336 minRide of A LifetimeBlindfolding My Husband and What TranspiredThis week we talk about a recent competition we had. Could Amy get Matt lost within 30 miles of our house? What if she blindfolded him, disoriented him, and dropped him off in the middle of nowhere, somewhere within a 30-mile radius? What if he only had 12 hours to get back home? We share what happened in the first part of this episode.This led to our discussion about how we can encourage personal growth in our spouses by allowing them to step into areas of growth. What does it mean to have a spouse who wants to...
2023-01-0640 minRide of A LifetimeNurturing IntimacyThis week we're discussing how to cultivate and nurture intimacy within marriage. Does it really only revolve around the bedroom? We share ways that have helped us grow in intimacy. There are some laughs and some true stories. We hope you're encouraged!
2022-10-2843 minRide of A LifetimeLeaning Into the HardThis week's episode is all about the hard stuff. This past week was really hard, with the passing of a friend and the completion of Amy's first ultra-marathon and Matthew's not first one. We share some lessons we picked up along the journey of preparing for this week and also what God spoke to us while we went through the lonely and difficult experience of the ultra itself. We also discuss the importance of healing and asking for help, and how that has looked for Amy this year. Even though this is all about leaning into and no...
2022-10-1450 minRide of A LifetimeThe Importance of Legacy- with Michael & Shellie Elrod This week we had the immense pleasure of chatting with friends, Michael & Shellie Elrod. There are so many bites of wisdom in here- you have to listen! Michael shares why he decided to join the Man of War Crucible, and the impact it made on him and his family. He also shares an incredibly personal story with us. We were blessed, encouraged, challenged and inspired and we know you will be too!
2022-09-3056 minRide of A LifetimeThe Importance of Legacy- with Michael & Shellie ElrodThis week we had the immense pleasure of chatting with friends, Michael & Shelli Elrod. There are so many bites of wisdom in here- you have to listen! Michael shares why he decided to join the Man of War Crucible, and the impact it made on him and his family. He also shares an incredibly personal story with us. We were blessed, encouraged, challenged and inspired and we know you will be too!
2022-09-3056 minRide of A LifetimeCreating the Modern Day WarriorThis week we discuss the different areas of growth we’ve experienced in the last two years since Matthew went through the Man of War Crucible. What is the crucible? How does it apply to our lives today?Our conversation morphs into the characteristics of a needy and controlling wife and the importance of not manipulating your man out of what he is doing, for your own comfort and relief. We need to encourage our men to pursue excellence but not pull them back when they actually do that thing. Exodus 15:3- The Lord is my...
2022-09-2349 min
Ride of A LifetimeMaking Room for AdventureThis week we go down memory lane a bit as we discuss the topic of adventure! Sadly, it is very easy to insulate ourselves from the adventures of life when we fall back into comfort, familiarity, and ease. We encourage you not to forget that it’s okay to be uncomfortable for a little while if you’re involved in something with tremendous purpose. We hope you enjoy the stories and share some of your own. Leave a review, or message us on IG @rideofalifetimepodcast with your favorite adventure!
2022-09-1639 minRide of A LifetimeInfidelity & Confession in Marriage: a powerful story of redemption with the MillersThis week we had the immense honor of chatting with Patrick & Mary June Miller. We’ve known each other for almost 15 years, and the hilarious way we met was definitely a God thing! Their story is full of difficulty, hope, anguish and healing, as they both share how they had to walk through the doors of their worst fears. If you or someone you love is struggling with feeling feeling stuck in destructive behavior, this episode is for you.Through the story of both Patrick’s awakening and confession we see a glimpse at the overwhelming love o...
2022-08-121h 21Ride of A LifetimeThe Damaging Effects of Purity Culture & LegalismWe’re excited to be back to recording after a small summer hiatus. We are diving into a subject that may be controversial to some. Purity culture. What is it? Has it helped our marriage? What is attached to it? This episode is packed with some conversations we've been having recently together, so we thought we'd chat about it here.Every once in a while Amy says something she doesn’t know has a double meaning. We decided to keep this particular faux pas in the recording. We genuinely don’t know what will come up sometimes! Hope y...
2022-08-0544 minRide of A LifetimeKeeping Marriage FunThis week's episode explores the fun to be had in marriage and how to recapture it. There are a few silly moments we didn't edit out, so we hope you're able to chuckle along with us.
2022-06-1051 minRide of A LifetimeGod Works Best with Broken People: Story of Alcoholism & RedemptionThis week we had the honor of speaking with our friends Patrick and Lori Foster. Patrick is an airline pilot and they live in Texas with their son, John. They open up about their very difficult journey through alcoholism, and how they came out the other side with a new lease on life. Theirs is a powerful story of redemption and what happens when you truly surrender to God. Bottom line: God works really well with broken people. “Strength lies in the ability to surrender and ask for help when something is greater than you.”“...
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Ride of A LifetimeShattering Perceived Limits- One Ultramarathon at a TimeToday's episode was a lot of fun to record. We recently got back from another ultramarathon, and we tell the story of how Matthew got into ultras in the first place, why he does them, and some of the things we've learned because of them.Lessons like:*Your greatest growth is in the most uncomfortable environment.*When you have to figure things out, that’s when you grow.*The greatest opportunities of life are on the other side of your fear.*You will never realize your fullest potential unless you ju...
2022-05-2743 min
Ride of A LifetimeNavigating Grief & Loss (our personal experience)In this episode, we navigate the difficult topic of grief and loss. As we discuss our most recent miscarriage, this might be sensitive to some, but we hope it is also encouraging. I shared the steps I took to go through the process of healing, and how the feelings of loss never really go away, but how it is possible to grow from that experience.Going through a loss can either break a relationship or strengthen it. How do we make a safe space for healing to take place?How do we infuse mourning with gr...
2022-05-2033 minRide of A LifetimeFaith Equals RiskIn today's episode, we are talking all about faith. What is it? How can we make it grow? What is an abundant mindset?How does money fit into this topic? We end with a challenge that we hope propels you forward from wherever you are on your journey.
2022-04-2934 minRide of A LifetimeContentment without ComplacencyThis week we are discussing contentment, complacency, vision, purpose and gratitude. Complacency is the enemy of growth. How do we live with contentment and yet not with complacency?How does gratitude fit in with your value and worth?How do you know what your purpose is?We touch on the story of Corrie ten Boom. If you are not familiar with her story, check it out here: https://www.corrietenboom.com
2022-04-2231 minRide of A LifetimeThe Lost Art of Hospitality & FacetimeIn this episode we begin with some candid, unscripted conversation about hospitality. We both share some of our favorite memories about how we felt the most connected with our families growing up, and how those memories have played a part in how we parent today.Maybe you have a job which doesn't allow you to come home every day. How can you still maintain communication and connection with your spouse and family? We hope you have a good laugh with us, as we share a few funnies. We also hope the ideas presented inspire and c...
2022-04-1550 min
Ride of A LifetimeWhen Abuse Comes to Light: with Naghmeh Panahi- Part 2This week we continue with part 2 of our discussion with Naghmeh Panahi. Last week we opened the uncomfortable topic of abuse in the church as Naghmeh shared her own experience of abuse and working with women in the same situation. We picked up our conversation this week with the question of why do we need to keep talking about this? Listen as she shares why this is so important.The principles we discuss can apply to your personal life, your marriage, or your church. Whether you’re a dad, mother, husband, wife, pastor, or missionary, this message is...
2022-04-0846 min
Ride of A LifetimeWhen Abuse Comes to Light: with Naghmeh Panahi- Part 1If you haven’t heard Naghmeh’s story, it is important to get the background before listening to today’s episode. You can find and listen to it here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ex-wife-tells-of-abuse-betrayal-behind-savesaeed/id1470242499?i=1000536450369This week we are diving deep into an uncomfortable topic and shining a light on the very disturbing issue of abuse. Why is it important to expose abusers? Whenever sin is hidden, its stranglehold grows and the inevitable result is decay. How far has the church fallen from God? What is the nature of abuse...
2022-04-0139 minRide of A LifetimeParenting Teens... From Their Point of View!We are so excited to have some special guests on today’s show: our three oldest kiddos! We ask them about their favorite memories growing up, a valuable lesson they’ve learned, and discuss what it is like to cultivate an environment of repentance and forgiveness in our home. As we chat with each one, you get a glimpse into their personalities and maybe a few chuckles too. Parenting teens is amazing, and we hope to convey this truth. If that stage feels like it’s still miles away, be encouraged: you can look forward to some...
2022-03-2546 minRide of A LifetimeIs It Even Worth Getting Married?In this episode we discuss a few questions:Is it worth the bother or expense to get married? What are the foundational ideas of marriage and how do they play out in real life?What is marriage?We talk about soul mates- do they exist? Whether you’re a teenager, been around the block for awhile, or somewhere in between, if you’ve ever thought about marriage, then this episode is for you. Culture tells us it’s restrictive, but we have found it to be the complete...
2022-03-1835 minRide of A LifetimeDo Not FearIn this podcast we share about a really difficult time in our life and the powerful lessons God taught us because of it.Matthew reads Psalm 46 which was such an encouragement during this time.Amy shares her first “walking on water” experience when Matthew almost died.Saying the words “have faith” are meaningless if they are not demonstrated in your life.It’s good to go through hard things.To the extent that we suffer trouble, we experience God’s help. And we can’t experience God’s help without experiencing trouble. There is tremendous freedom found when there is no fear...
2022-03-1142 minRide of A LifetimeKeeping the Spark Alive During Storms of LifeIn this episode we talk about the storms we experienced during our first year of marriage and how this laid the foundation for other difficulties we would later face. We chat about how the way you view adversity is going to have a direct impact on how you respond to adversity. Marriage is a relationship of celebration, not obligation. We discuss the importance of your thought life outside of the bedroom and learning how to enjoy each other.Storms come- that's a given. The key is figuring out how to weather the storm to...
2022-03-0426 min
Ride of A LifetimeHow It All BeganIn this episode, we are introducing ourselves. Grab a cup of coffee (Matt's favorite) or tea (Amy's favorite) and get to know us!How did one boy from Philadelphia and one girl from the middle of Africa meet and fall in love? It's impossible to condense twenty+ years into thirty minutes, so stay tuned in upcoming episodes as we fill in the blanks, interview other amazing couples, and share the highs and lows of this incredible ride called marriage!
2022-02-2530 min