Rearview Mirror Podcast
Rearview Mirror Podcast with Jeff and Steve is a heartfelt and reflective journey through life’s twists and turns. In each episode, the duo looks back on where they’ve been, candidly sharing lessons learned along the way. With honesty and humor, they explore their successes, missteps, and the in-between moments in areas like relationships, faith, family, and personal growth. Steve and Jeff’s relatable storytelling and thoughtful insights invite listeners to reflect on their own paths, reminding us all that life is a mix of mistakes made, wisdom gained, and moments worth cherishing.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2025
The Power of Sitting with Sadness.
In this episode, Jeff and Steve dive into the question, “How do you process sadness? Or even more foundational, are you aware of your sadness?” They explore the steps of healthy grieving, which ultim…
Talking about Worry, Anxiety and Fear. A Way Forward.
Jeff and Steve kick things off with some lighthearted banter—Steve confessing he’s a curmudgeon when it comes to fireworks, and Jeff sharing his very first cup of coffee with Steve. From there, the c…
Back from Summer Break
Is it Season 3? In Episode 22 of the Rearview Mirror Podcast, Jeff and Steve reconnect after taking two months off for summer. The conversation flows easily as they swap stories about summer travels,…
Discussing a Dr. Delony talk about Dads
In this episode, Jeff and Steve unpack key takeaways from a recent talk they heard by Dr. John Delony, focused on the pressures, struggles, and internal battles men—and particularly fathers—commonly …
Listener's Question: Caught in the Middle of Family Conflicts
In this episode, Jeff and Steve respond to a listener’s question about how to support a family member who frequently finds themselves caught in the middle of two others in conflict. They explore the …
Listener's Question: Work and Ambition
In Episode 19 of The Rearview Mirror podcast, Jeff and Steve dive into the topic of work—how it shapes us, stretches us, and sometimes stirs up deeper questions of calling and identity. They respond …
Contentment vs. Complacency
In episode 18 (or season 2, episode 2!) of The Rearview Mirror Podcast, Jeff and Steve dive into the fine line between contentment and complacency—a conversation sparked by a probing question from o…
Blind Spots
In this episode of The Rearview Mirror, Jeff and Steve take on the topic of blind spots—the unseen patterns and behaviors that quietly shape our lives. They discuss how these blind spots often come t…
Listener's Question: Loneliness vs. Being Alone
In this episode of the Rearview Mirror podcast, Jeff and Steve respond to a listener’s question about the difference between loneliness and being alone and how easy it is to use those words interchan…
Rambling Reflections
In Episode 15, Steve and Jeff settle into a relaxed, free-flowing conversation that meanders through a variety of topics without a set agenda—true to the spirit of looking back in the rearview mirror…
Game Changing Moments
In this episode of The Rearview Mirror, Jeff and Steve reflect on pivotal, “game changing” moments that have shaped their lives. Through honest and engaging conversation, they explore how certain eve…
Parenting Adult Children
Episode 13 of the Rearview Mirror Podcast features a thoughtful conversation between Jeff and Steve as they explore the evolving dynamics of relating to adult children, rather than continuing to "par…
Loss, Change and the Hope of Easter
In this deeply personal Good Friday episode, Jeff and Steve reflect on the reality of change and the importance of healthy transition--especially in light of the recent miscarriage of one of Jeff's g…
Reframing Mistakes, Mishits and Misbehaviors
In this episode, Jeff and Steve dive into the power of reframing—shifting our perspective to navigate life’s challenges more effectively. From mishits on the golf course to missteps in relationships,…
The Power of Connecting with Others
In this episode, Jeff and Steve explore why community and connection are essential for a healthy life. From church groups to dinner parties, they discuss what makes a group thrive—trust, vulnerabilit…
I Had a Beer With My Younger Self Last Night
Following the social media trend of "I had a cup of coffee with my younger self this morning", Jeff wrote his own story called "I had a beer with my younger self last night." This exercise of self-co…
Fitness, Food and Figuring it Out
In this episode, Jeff and Steve dive into the world of health, wellness, exercise, and nutrition—not as experts, but as two guys figuring it out along the way. Steve shares some of his best workout p…
The Triads of the Enneagram, Part 2
In episode 7 of the Rearview Mirror Podcast, Jeff and Steve continue their discussion on the Enneagram, focusing on the concept of triads. This is Part 2 of their exploration of the Enneagram, where …
Our Introduction to the Enneagram, Part 1
In Episode 6 of The Rearview Mirror Podcast, Jeff Helton and Steve Pierce give a high-level overview to the Enneagram, a personality framework that explores nine distinct types. They discuss how each…
Burnt Brisket, Undercooked Chicken and Getting Older
In this episode of Rearview Mirror, the conversation heats up—literally—with fire stories, cooking successes and failures, and the glory of Texas BBQ. But just like life, the discussion takes an unex…