Arrows and Anchors
Join us, a Christian husband-and-wife raising six kids in the Midwest, as we share honest conversations about faith, family, homeschooling, homesteading dreams, and everything in between. From parenting wins and struggles to cultivating a simpler, more intentional life, we invite you to laugh, learn, and grow alongside us.
Episodes

19 hours ago
19 hours ago
Have you or are you using hormonal birth control? Have you given much thought to contraception as a Christian? Does the thought of having too many kids scare you, or have you struggled to conceive? We dig into this tough topic on today's episode, you won't want to miss!

6 days ago
6 days ago
*We apologize for the sound quality on this episode, we are still learning, and working with tech that is new to us!*
Have you thought about taking your family on a vacation this year? Did your own family take trips that were memorable growing up? Join us as we talk about past and future vacations and some tips on how to make them better!
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Rosy Posy Makeup - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575536921863
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Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
On this episode we interview Logan and Sierra Felix and talk about their journey to starting and flourishing in their own businesses. We talk about hardships, wanting to give up, work life balance, and more! You wont want to miss it.
Sierra Felix, Gunnin Girl Leatherworks https://www.gunningirlleatherworks.com

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
On this episode we chat about what's in our garden this year, what methods we're using, and how we're keeping the pests at bay. Pull up a chair and join us as we dive in!

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Have we disguised the idol of food addiction behind the name of feasting and fellowship? Can we steward our body's well and bring glory to God while over consuming pizza and cake? Should kids Sunday school classes always offer snack goldfish? All this and more as we tackle the role of food within the church!
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To Dye For documentary https://www.todyeforthedocumentary.com/

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Want to instill a strong work ethic in your kids? Do you feel like your kids are the laziest on the planet? Listen in as Ryan and Kayla encourage parents on how to raise kids who can work hard in this day and age.
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Randall Goodgame - The Ox (Proberbs 14) https://open.spotify.com/track/511mtIIpblDh8yBsjg66qJ?si=7207823a24004458
Greenlight Debit for kids! https://share.greenlight.com/124325920

Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Are you prone to everything becoming an argument with you spouse? Is one of you more laid back and the other already in the arena with their boxing gloves on when you turn the corner? How do you handle arguments around kids? On this episode Ryan and Kayla discuss how to "fight fair" and win as a team!
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Weird off grid homeschoolers. Kangaroo fist fights. Tonka trucks. Pineapple pizza. Alien abductions. What does all this have in common? Listen in as Ryan and Kayla ask questions, some serious, some funny. We hope you get a laugh out of this one!
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Cultish: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LPP8RdxD7E2BHFqOW1ICq?si=f8dafd439253404c
Haunted Cosmos: https://open.spotify.com/show/02jkbvHFUaOqNDZDBuwc1I?si=929105800bb94683

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Do you as a man feel the constant transition from work to home as a daily hurdle? Wives, have you struggled with your expectations of your husband when he greets you at the door? How can we make the transition easier and set realistic expectations? We will discuss this and more on this episode!
Rosy Posy Makeup - makeup for little girls: https://www.instagram.com/rosyposymakeup
Now That We're A Family Podcast - Going screen free: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/podcasts/now-that-we-re-a-family-10
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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
What do you think? Can a Christ follower also be a Taylor follower? Is this a place of Christian liberty? Ryan and Kayla broach this hard topic and bring scripture into the conversation.
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Leanna Crawford - Still Waters (Psalm 23) https://open.spotify.com/track/4TzpQkanZkYjzGdthyyw7f?si=19334d7a792d4db6