It is our privilege and joy to share the birth story of our sixth child, Wilder Coast. Join us as we recount his birth from each of our perspectives as well as our thoughts on homebirth for the first time. This episode will encourage and uplift you as we give testimony to God's goodness and love for his children. Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministries.org/wavesandlilacs Like, Follow and Subscribe: Please leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Bethany's email listFin...

Today we are tackling a HUGE question that is asked in many circles of married couples: how do we know if we're done having kids? Do you get an overwhelming sense of peace? Does my husband decide? Are there external factors that affect couples' decisions? Join us in this episode as we share YOUR stories, reasons and what the Bible has to say about this topic! Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministries.org/wavesandlilacs Whatever is True Co: Held In Honor ($5 for the month of February ONL...

In this episode, Jake and Bethany are talking about sex within marriage and if lingerie should be part of a Christian marriage. We have noticed that sex and Christianity are not talked about together enough so we are aiming to open the conversation up in this episode and bring it back to the Bible. Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministries.org/wavesandlilacs Mentionables: code BETHANY for 10% off Whatever is True Co: Held In Honor Like, Follow and Subscribe: Please leave a review on Ap...

Is Date Night actually that important or something society makes us think is necessary? How do couples with kids find time to be together especially in the little years? How do do strive for a marriage and not just a roommate situation? Join us for the first episode of our mini Valentine's Day series! We are sharing what dating looks like for our marriage, what the Bible says about it and giving you a peek inside our life. Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministries.org/wavesandlila...

It is election day and week! As Trump and Harris vie for America's votes today, let us remember God is King no matter what the outcome. In today's episode we set aside time to encourage and remind everyone where our hearts should be focused and who to lay our anxieties down before. Filled with scripture, election resources, songs and more, we hope you enjoy this episode! Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministries.org/wavesandlilacs Seven Weeks Coffee: www.sevenweekscoffee.com code: JAKEAN...

In today's episode we explore the buzz word "woke" and what it actually means. Join us as we dive back to the 1930s and give you a timeline of how "being woke" came to be, how the rights view it, how the lefts view it and ultimately how Christians should view it today. Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministries.org/wavesandlilacs Seven Weeks Coffee: www.sevenweekscoffee.com code: JAKEANDBETHANY Like, Follow and Subscribe: Please leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Bethany's ema...

It's almost impossible to not notice the political shift in our country over the last several years and when it turns election year, the chaos amps up. Today we are sharing our journey over the last couple years and how we have worked to maintain our sanity and stability while still remaining informed about politics. This episode is packed with scripture and encouragement! Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministries.org/wavesandlilacs Like, Follow and Subscribe: Please leave a review on...

Marriage is a wonderful gift from God. But it doesn't mean it doesn't come without its share of frustrations and hard times. Throughout our marriage we have had those bumpy seasons of disagreements and learning to be unified on important topics. In today's episode we share how we go about solving marital disagreements but more importantly what the Bible has to say about this. What do you do when you and your spouse can't agree on a topic? What does the Bible say about dealing with conflict? J...

In today's episode we are pulling back the curtain on RV living and sharing the the good, the bad, and the beautiful. We are chatting everything from having community on the road. what the day to day looks like to the financial side and bathroom breaks. Want us to visit your church? Fill out this document: Samaritan Ministries: www.samaritanministries.org/wavesandlilacs Like, Follow and Subscribe: Please leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Bethany's email listPodcast: whate...

Today we are sharing the wild birth story of our 5th child! From delivering with the flu to changing birth locations hours before her birth we share all the details and God's sovereignty. We also walk you through how to advocate for yourself (as the mother) and as the birth support partner. Whatever Is True Homemaker Challenge Seven Weeks Coffee 10% off Find us on Instagram: Podcast: whateveristrueco Bethany: wavesandlilacs Jake: jakeoffscript

We're back 16 months later! After a longer than anticipated hiatus from our podcast, we're back with a new episode and a new season and a whole explanation of WHY. Today we're sharing what has happened in our lives for the past year and a half. Buckle up because we're about to take you on a wild road. Our life may have been tuned upside down in 2023, but God had His hand in it all along! Click here to join the Homemaker Challenge! Like, Follow and Subscribe: Please leave a revi...

In today’s season 2 finale we are weeks away from Bethany giving birth to our fifth child. We thought it would be timely to share some of our thoughts on birth. With having our firstborn at a hospital with an epidural and the following three with midwives at a birthing center, we have seen how drastically different birth can be. Tune in to hear Jake’s unique take on the role of birth partner and how to truly be helpful. Listen as Bethany shares her thoughts on dealing with anxiety leading up ...

It has officially been ONE year since we launched this podcast. Today’s episode is an array of everything from favorite moments, bloopers, a behind the scenes look at what having a podcast as a husband and wife looks like and so much more! Thanks for being here. Happy Birthday, Whatever Is True! Like, Follow and Subscribe.Please leave a comment and review.Subscribe to Bethany's email list.Facebook Check us out on Instagram at whateveristruecoBethany's Instagram: wavesandlilacsJak...

With elections just around the corner, we know there are a lot of emotions: excitement, anxiety, fear and hope to name a few. As Christians we know our identity is in Christ first and foremost. So where does voting land for the believer? What does the Bible have to say? Is there a wrong or right way to vote as Christ followers? We hope you'll join us as we pull back the curtain on how we approach election season and share some practical, and more importantly, biblical questions we can all ask...

“Should Christians celebrate Halloween?” That is the question you probably see posted all over social media currently. While many articles and episodes will take a look into the past and origins of Halloween, we wanted to step back and share a different perspective. There is a lot more to why our family chooses to not celebrate Halloween and it goes beyond history. Join us in today’s episode as we share about our childhood and Halloween, why we came to the decision to not celebrate and learn ...

In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Abbie Halberstadt, wife, mother to 10 kids and author of M Is for Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood. Abbie shares about motherhood, marriage, and her new book all while pointing to scripture. If you are in need of encouragement and a reminder that women are called to thrive daily in Christ instead of just survive, you will want to tune in! Abbie Halberstadt: m.is.for.mama M is for Mama book: Show Notes: Date Night in a...

Disney has become a household name and odds are slim that someone won’t recognize the name. From kids’ movies to family amusement parks and everything in between, Disney is the epitome of family entertainment. Or is it? Is Disney as family friendly as they claim to be? What does the Bible have to say in regards to the messages they send out? Are there hidden agendas in the films? Join us as we dig deep into the history of Disney, where it stands presently and how our family tackles entertainm...

Today we’re talking all about discipline. This is a challenging topic and one that has many views. We went back to Bible basics and how important it is to God (Proverbs is filled with wisdom on this topic!). You’ll also get a look into our discipline journey and what it looks like in our home. We hope you enjoy this highly asked for episode! Affiliate: DROPS WAVES15 for 15% off Like, Follow and Subscribe.Please leave a comment and review.Subscribe to Bethany's email list.Check us out ...

Let’s face it: our culture has a target aimed at our children. Whether it be in TV shows, magazines or school book shelves, our world wants to desensitize our children to the truth of God’s Word. Today’s episode is an interview with Trent Talbot, the CEO of Brave Books, a book series designed to teach your children the truth about current events. They tackle the hard topics such as race, transgenderism, abortion and so much more through stories that are easy to understand for your children. T...

Our first interview of the season is with Jennifer Pepito, author and homeschooling mom to 7. In this interview Jennifer shares about her new book, Mothering by the Book, life as a homeschooling parent and overcoming anxiety and homeschooling fears. Book link: https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/motheringbythebook IG: @jenniferpepito Website: https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/ Affiliate: Abide and Know: BETHANY20 for 20% off Like, Follow and Subscribe.Please leave a comment and r...