Why would Gabby Barrett get married and start a family at the height of her career? Country star Gabby Barrett (8x platinum “I Hope”) and husband Cade Foehner sit down with us to talk about the questions young couples in the spotlight get told to ask: Were we told not to have kids? Would kids ruin our careers? And how did their American Idol backstage friendship turn into a Christ-centered marriage and family of five? We hit the real stuff—labels, touring with three littles, homeschooling on a bus, reframing success around faithfulness (not charts), and how the gospel changed Gabby’s life in 2018. Plus: the behind the scenes of their Idol-era love story, getting engaged, and Cade’s upcoming country record 👀 OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS MAKE THIS PODCAST POSSIBLE: FUNCTION HEALTH: Function because it’s the only health platform that gives you access to the kind of data most people never see—and the insights to actually take action. Learn more and join using our code JINGER100 at https://functionhealth.com/JINGER/ The first 1000 people get a $100 credit toward their membership!  COZY EARTH: Luxury Shouldn’t Be Out of Reach. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/jinger/ and use my exclusive code JINGER for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. MINT MOBILE: Say buh-bye to your overpriced wireless plan’s jaw-dropping monthly bills and unexpected overages. Mint Mobile is here to rescue you. Ditch overpriced wireless and get 3-months of unlimited service from Mint Mobile for 15 bucks a month! Go to https://MintMobile.com/Jinger/ NANIT: The Nanit Smart Baby Monitor is truly the one baby item we can’t live without! Right now, Nanit is offering 25% off just for our listeners!!! Get 25% off your first order with code BABY25 at nanit.com/ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:35 - Guest Introduction and Early Career 00:03:08 - Gabby & Cade's Background and Early Life 00:08:26 - American Idol Experience 00:13:56 - Gabby & Cade's Love Story 00:16:17 - Post-American Idol Career 00:19:22 - Breakthrough with 'I Hope' 00:23:21 - Impact of 'I Hope' and Label Signing 00:25:51 - Balancing Personal and Professional Life 00:27:19 - Faith Journey 00:29:19 - Collaboration and Music Journey Together 00:32:01 - Navigating Early Parenthood and Career 00:34:33 - Balancing Motherhood and Career 00:35:02 - Defining Success and Faithfulness 00:37:26 - Maintaining Christian Identity in the Music Industry 00:39:03 - The Power of Music and Songwriting 00:43:47 - Balancing Fame and Family 00:44:56 - Touring with Kids 00:48:24 - Teaching Kids about Rodeo 00:49:47 - Balancing Interests and Encouraging Kids 00:50:14 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices