Our 1 Blessed Mess
Honest conversations about faith, family, life, and business.
Ben and Liz have six kids, even more chickens, and a whole heap of chaos—but they wouldn’t have it any other way. Life is messy, unpredictable, and full of God’s blessings. Liz left a six-figure business to focus on raising their family and building an entrepreneurial home, while Ben, a designer/developer, helps keep their beautifully chaotic world running. With 4 teenagers and countless adventures, they tackle life’s challenges with faith, humor, and grace. On their podcast, they’ll encourage, challenge, inspire, and, most importantly, make you laugh as they share the ups and downs of finding God in the middle of it all.
Learn more at https://www.our1blessedmess.com/
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2025
Ep. 20 - Worthy of Your Pain: Reconciling Suffering with Faith
What happens when faith collides with real-world suffering? We tackle this question head-on, diving deep into a conversation most would rather avoid. Pain is universal—no one escapes it…
Ep. 19 - The Shepherd's Voice: Tuning into God
The ability to hear God's voice is a cornerstone of authentic faith, yet many believers struggle to recognize when the Lord is speaking to them. In this heartfelt conversation, Ben and …
Ep. 18 - Cheerful Giving: How it Changes You
What happens in your brain when you give generously? Ben and Liz tackle the fascinating science behind "cheerful giving" and reveal how our brains actually release dopamine and endorphi…
Ep. 17 - Beyond Borders: Importance of Family Travel
Having experienced international travel in our youth—Liz on a mission trip to Jamaica at age 12 and Ben as an exchange student in Russia at 15—we knew we wanted cultural exploration to …
Ep. 16 - 8 Tips For Newlyweds: Crowdsourced Marriage Wisdom
What if the secret to a thriving marriage isn’t found in perfection, but in the messy, beautiful journey of serving one another? After 20 years of marriage, raising six kids in eight ye…
Ep. 15 - Family Digital Detox: Establishing Digital Boundaries & Restoring Human Connection
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The digital revolution promised connection, but delivered an epidemic of isolation. In this deeply personal and science-backed exploration, we …
Ep. 14 - Raising Enjoyable Teens: Yes it's Possible!
Ever wondered if enjoying the teenage years is actually possible? As parents of four (soon to be five) teenagers, we've discovered it's not just possible—it's happening in our home righ…
Ep. 13 - Pharisee or Tax Collector: Why Admitting Our Depravity is Really Good
Ever caught yourself thinking, "At least I'm not like THAT person"? This episode dives into the uncomfortable truth about our natural tendency toward self-righteousness and why it might…
Ep. 12 - All Your Thoughts on God: How Small Thoughts Create Big Impact
God's thoughts about us and our thoughts about God hold tremendous power, shaping our identity, relationships, and entire worldview in ways we rarely recognize. But what if we allowed G…
Ep. 11 - 2 Businesses, 1 Marriage: Life in a Double Entrepreneurial Home
Life in a dual entrepreneurial home is an intricate dance of responsibilities, creativity, and the occasional chaos that comes with raising a family. In this episode, we navigate the jo…
Ep. 10 - Un-bubblewrap your kids: Embracing the Antifragile nature of childhood
This episode focuses on the importance of raising anti-fragile children who thrive on challenges and adversity. We discuss the dangers of overprotecting kids and share practical strateg…
Ep. 9 - Sex Ed Family Devotions: A Rule of Life, Prioritizing Family God time
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Family devotions serve as both a source of laughter and a foundation…
Ep. 8 - Will You Serve Your Spouse?: Egalitarian vs Complementarian vs Servitarian
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This episode deepens the exploration…
Ep. 7 - Creative Legacy Conference: Recap, Speakers and What We Came Away With
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Through a joyful recap of their experiences at the Creative Legacy Conference, we explore the themes of creativity and calling. With insights from engag…
Ep. 6 - My Right to Offense: Embracing Humility, Rejecting 'Righteous' Anger
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Who knew a rubber rat could spark such hilarity in our household? Join us as we share the chaos of losing Mama Jean, our beloved chicken,…
Ep. 5 - We Did a We Retreat: Create Space to Rekindle, Renew and Refocus
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Have you ever found yourself face-to-face with a snake in your chicken coop, and wondered what parenting and farming have in common? Get re…
Ep. 4 - First-Time Obedience Part 2: Reaping Dividends from Training
(Welcome to our new podcast! We are dropping 4 episodes initial but stay tuned for a weekly release every Friday.)
Can a single strategy like teaching first-time obedience make parenting…
Ep. 3 - First-Time Obedience Part 1: Transforming a Chaotic Home with Applied Wisdom
(Welcome to our new podcast! We are dropping 4 episodes initial but stay tuned for a weekly release every Friday.)
What if the secret to a harmonious household with six kids lies in the …
Ep. 2 - I Married a Mutant: Parenting, Autism, and Unexpected Joys
(Welcome to our new podcast! We are dropping 4 episodes initial but stay tuned for a weekly release every Friday.)
Can you imagine balancing the chaos of nearly five teenagers, homeschoo…
Ep. 1 - It's Us: Our Journey Through Family, Faith, and Entrepreneurship
(Welcome to our new podcast! We are dropping 4 episodes initial but stay tuned for a weekly release every Friday.)
What happens when two completely different worlds collide in the chaos …