1747th Rescription: What have you learned in the last four years? The Last Chapter

After four years of meaningful conversations, we're announcing the retirement of our podcast. This wasn't an easy decision, but it feels like the perfect time to celebrate what we've created together and the journey we've shared with our listeners.

Looking back, we started this podcast with a simple goal: to have honest conversations about marriage that might help others navigate their relationships more smoothly. What we didn't expect was how recording these discussions would transform our own marriage. From those early episodes where we sometimes refused to shoot because conversations got too heated, to developing healthy communication boundaries that allowed us to truly hear each other, the growth has been remarkable.

The greatest gift from this experience? Our children now have a library of conversations showing their parents intentionally loving each other, working through disagreements, and growing together. As Anika beautifully put it, "Sometimes you are not going to be the messenger that makes people change direction. You could drop the seed. The soil may not be ready for you, but the seed is there." Through this podcast, we've watched those seeds grow in our marriage, in our listeners' relationships, and in our ability to create safe spaces for vulnerability.

For our final seven episodes, we'll continue celebrating this journey of growing toward each other rather than apart. We've learned that marriage thrives when we pay attention to the small acts of love and care—like those nightly foot rubs that even our son noticed were missing. Whether you've been with us from the beginning or just discovered us today, thank you for being part of our story. We hope these conversations have inspired you to approach your own relationships with intention, honesty, and a willingness to grow together.