THREADS NEWSLETTER || DEC. 2021
Hey Threadies (that's our special name for listeners like you, !)
If you’ve been a listener for more than a month, you’ve heard firsthand from us just how crazy life has been. Jason’s mom passed away, Ben’s trying to thrive in life despite his ongoing anxiety, and both of us have been navigating family life as we endeavor to be the best husbands and dads we can be. All this while working to provide for our families and trying to make time to do
things that recharge us. In short, it has been a crazy season, but we have grown a ton.
Thanks for growing with us. There is nothing like hearing your feedback about how our show is helping you become the best version of yourself.
We wish you all the best this holiday season!
-Ben & Jason
Ben Reads from his Journal
Health insurance is always a crazy world to navigate... but did you know that mental health can make it even more complicated? Blogger Chris tells us how here!
Guest Podcast Appearances
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During this episode, Jason shares what it was like growing up in an abusive home and what he was able to do as an adult to break the cycle of violence with his own family. He discusses the decision he made just last year to set boundaries with his parents and siblings, how he has been able to keep those boundaries, and the positive effect it has had on him. He also
drops the biggest bombshell to date on Strong Enough, as he shares the story of recently learning about the ultimate betrayal by his parents.
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One day Ben received news that one of the kids he was close with died in a BMX accident. More trauma was to come for Ben and his wife when they found out that the three small children they had been fostering for years had been approved to return to their biological parents, just moments before the adoption was being finalized. He recounts their last Christmas
as a family, knowing this would be the last time he would ever see them, and the renewed feelings of loss and abandonment. Through further rejection, job loss, and financial hardship, Ben never gave up, kept his faith, and trusted the process. It's a wonderful and emotional episode.
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We really appreciate your support.
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Miss an Episode? Here's the Latest 5!
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| Ep. 157 || Processing the death of Jason's mom, Mike understands Jason's faith challenges and needs a tribe, and Ben gets unfilt...
Mike joins us this month as we sit down and press record. These episodes are sure to be a treat,…
December 02, 2021
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| Ep. 156 || Jason shares about his mom's impending death, Ben talks about the things he's learning in odd places, and both share ...
This was a hard episode. Jason's mom, who was abusive to him and his siblings growing up, was on…
November 25, 2021
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| Ep. 155 || Consult with a Therapist: Chris Gazdik returns to talk shop about mental health therapy
Ben & Jason are raving fans of mental health therapy. But they had some lingering questions about…
November 18, 2021
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| Ep. 154 || Our wives join us for a chat about gender roles & the untold emotional load that many women carry
Listen as Meaghan (Jason's wife) and Andi (Ben's wife) join us for an unfiltered conversation about…
November 11, 2021
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| Ep. 153 || Deep dive discussion (and lots of laughs, too) with Mike about the uncomfortable things we cover up, our thoughts abo...
Mike joins us for a conversation about some pretty big topics, but also many laughs along the way!…
November 04, 2021
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