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

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Work on Sundays, devotions with the kids, and living out your faith in the workplace. How do we prioritize church over work, or personal bible reading? Let's unpack some of this on episode 9!
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Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Who gets up with the baby? How do you make your kids feel special? Does Ryan take out the trash? Join us as we answer some Q&As related to marriage and parenting today!

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
In this episode we’re sharing our personal story of how we unknowingly got involved in a cult, what led us to realize the truth, and how we found our way out. We’ll break down the key signs of a cult—how to recognize manipulation, control, and false teaching—so you can protect yourself and your family. Then, we’ll contrast that with what a biblically healthy church looks like, grounded in truth, accountability, and grace. Listen in as we unpack our journey, share lessons learned, and encourage you to seek a Christ-centered, faithful community.
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Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Has healthy living gone too far? How do we know if our crunchy lifestyle has become more than just a way to live healthy and instead has taken place as god in our life? Are we relying on the "organic" label to keep us healthy? Do we allow our lifestyle choices to break fellowship with others? Has it caused us to become prideful and arrogant? Let's dive in as we discuss this and more in this episode!

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
What's the likelihood of your child going to college on an athletic scholarship? Are we as parents finding our own identity in our kid's athletics? What if your child doesn't want to play sports? Listen in as Ryan and Kayla finish discussing, in Part 2, our kids participation in sports and what a healthy balance can look like.
Randall Goodgame - Above Yourselves (Shoob it up) https://open.spotify.com/track/22pIVyy1MVGVjDbYjH7XTI?si=881aa943d2c14f7a

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Have kids that love sports? Maybe YOU love your kids participating in sports? How do you find a balance with your priorities in life, while keeping Christ at the center? Ryan and Kayla discuss that and more in this episode of Arrows and Anchors. Be sure to check out the next episode for part 2!
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Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Whether you live in a big city metro, or you're miles away from the nearest town, there's pros and cons to anywhere you live. Join us as we discuss what those are and how where you live can affect anything from the ability to get groceries to how you school your children.

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Has your wife started making sourdough? Has she asked you about getting a few chickens for the backyard? Ryan and Kayla discuss sustainability, small scale chicken keeping, and how making bread can can reduce your waste and cultivate a life of regenerative practices that work for you and God's creation.

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
How were we raised? What does that look like now as adults, how has that affected how we are raising our own kids? Adoption, homesteading, catechism, and the prosperity gospel? Listen in to hear more about where we came from and where our family is going now!