The Taylor & Jen Podcast

One of the best things you can do for  your kids is to make sure they never make any mistakes, right? Not so fast, says Dr. Heidi. She shares why mistakes are important as your child grows into adulthood and gives some advice on how to handle the process.

As seen while driving / You didn't think you'd say it, and then you had kids / What was your big hair decision?

Depending on who you talk to, you may hear that the US economy is doing great, or that it's in bad shape. Guy talks about why you may be hearing conflicting reports, and what you can do in a time like this.

You may not even realize it, but you have expectations for your relationships. There's nothing wrong with that, but if you - or your loved ones - aren't aware of those expectations, it can lead to hurt feelings and tension. Dr. Heidi explains what would make an expectation harmful and what to do to keep them from harming your relationships.

The sixth love language / Trash to treasure / Do you break food rules?

The "Jesus Can" singer caught up with Taylor and Jen to chat about family pranks, the food rules he breaks, and his dog's inner voice.

You know the warning signs to look for, you take all the necessary precautions, but sometimes you still may find yourself the victim of a financial scam. Michelle from Compass Financial Services shares some practical steps you can take if you find yourself in that situation.

How can a personal song of lament help you be kinder to yourself? Dr. Heidi shares how laments work in the Bible and what writing your own could do for your inner monologue.

"I was so tired that..." / What the Samaritan woman teaches us about Jesus' priorities / What has your pet defended you from?

Before her concert at the Pella Opera House, Hope Darst ("Peace Be Still," "If The Lord Builds the House") catches up with Taylor and Jen to talk about her experience with opera and how she saw God use her song during the pandemic.

When is the last time you got an email offering too-good-to-be-true prices on premium items? How about a letter warning you that your vehicle warranty is about to expire? Scams are all around us, and some are more obvious than others. Michelle from Compass Financial Services shares some tips on how to spot scams, and what to do when you encounter one.

You don't mean for it to happen, but sometimes it just happens before you even realize it. When your children become adults, it can be easy to let passive aggressive comments sneak into conversations. Dr. Heidi talks about why we fall into passive aggression, what to do about it, and what to do if you're on the receiving end of passive aggressive comments.

Your family's weird meal / Pet phobias / You had one job

It can be a tricky conversation, but it's an important one: What should be done with your parents' money as they get older? Michelle from Compass Financial Services shares some advice on how to approach this situation.

If you've never gone to therapy to work on your mental health before, it can be intimidating. Dr. Heidi takes the mystery out of therapy by talking through what someone's first appointment with her might look like.

The three "S"s of the Super Bowl / Duh moments / What's your wedding invite philosophy?

Coming up with a budget - and sticking to it - can be hard or scary, but it doesn't have to be. Michelle from Compass Financial Services shares some small steps to simplify the process and make your budget work for you.

Deciding to talk to a professional about your mental health is an important step, but there are so many different people you can talk to. If you're having trouble knowing the difference between counselors, psychiatrists, therapists, and psychologists, Dr. Heidi helps straighten them out and shares how to decide which one is right for you.

Creative grandparent names / Finding God in the waiting / A cheese controversy

Continuing their earlier conversation about term and whole-life insurance policies, Taylor and Jen chat with Guy from Compass Financial Services about the pros and cons to different kinds of policies.