The 13 Beginnings
The 13 Beginnings is a heartfelt journey into the stories and legacy of the Kriser family. With 13 children born to Ben and Bonnie Kriser—7 boys and 6 girls—our family has grown to include 71 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren . In this podcast, we gather to share cherished memories, listen to one another’s life stories, and learn more about the lives we’ve built. As life takes us in different directions, it’s easy to feel distanced, but this podcast aims to restore that sense of connection and unity.
Together, we’ll rekindle the bonds that have shaped our family and provide a meaningful space to record our history. Through stories of the past and present, we strengthen and comfort one another, ensuring that the essence of the Kriser family is preserved for future generations. After all, "Family is not just an important thing, it’s everything" – Michael J. Fox.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode 16: Sibling 2 - Colleen Krika
In this episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, Aunt Colleen shares her experiences growing up in a large family, detailing her close relationships with her siblings and fond memories of family gatheri…
SPECIAL EPISODE - My Dad - The Joe Hall of Fame
This podcast episode, hosted by Courtney Lewis and co-hosted by Israel Pike, is a heartfelt tribute to Joe Nichols Hall, Jr. The episode was created to honor Joe for Father's Day, highlighting his li…
Episode 15: Cousin 9 - Andrea Boshard
In this episode of the '13 Beginnings' podcast, hosts interview Josh and Andrea Bouchard from American Fork, delving into their family life and Andrea's journey. Andrea discusses the significance of …
Episode 14: Cousin 23 - Landon Davis
In this episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, hosts visit Landon and Makenzie Davis in Riverton, Utah. They discuss family, cousins, and Landon's childhood memories, including anecdotes of growing up…
Episode 13: Cousin 17 - Breanna Batt
In this episode of '13 Beginnings,' the host meets Breanna and Brandon Batt in Saratoga Springs to delve into their family history and personal journey. The discussion touches on Brianna’s extensive …
Episode 12: Cousin 3 - Shauna Smith
This episode features an in-depth interview with Shauna Smith in Alpine, Utah, hosted by '13 Beginnings'. Shauna recounts her life story, starting with her childhood memories, family dynamics, and he…
Episode 11: Sibling 5 - Drew Kriser
In this episode of the 13 Beginnings podcast, Drew and Tamra Kriser join to discuss Drew's life experiences, starting with his name's meaning and significant childhood memories. Drew reminisces about…
Episode 10: Cousin 19 - Remembering Rachel
In this episode of the 13 Beginnings podcast, hosts Courtney with Uncle Drew and Aunt Tamra share memories of their daughter, Rachel, who passed away at 17 months old. Rachel, one of 8 siblings, was …
Episode 9: Kriser Sibling 3 - Tim Kriser
In this episode of the '13 Beginnings' podcast, Uncle Tim shares stories from his life, starting with the significance of his name, named after his grandfather, Timothy Stallin Schuman. He discusses …
Episode 8: Kriser Sibling 6 - Matthew Kriser
In this episode of the Thirteen Beginnings podcast, the host interviews Uncle Matt, who shares personal stories about his life, family, and the significance of his name. They discuss Uncle Matt's exp…
Episode 7: Cousin 14 - Cory Kriser
In this episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, the host interviews Cory Kriser, touching on the origins and spelling of his name, family lineage, and childhood memories. Cory discusses his upbringing,…
Episode 6: Cousin 7 - Colby Anderson
In this podcast episode of 'The 13 Beginnings,' hosts Courtney and Hunter Lewis interview Colby and Rachel Anderson, delving into the significance of family, faith, and community. Colby shares his pe…
Episode 5 - Sibling 8: Aunt Laura
In this episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, Laura Schwartz, the eighth sibling in a large family, discusses her family background, life experiences, and the importance of faith. She fondly recalls …
Episode 4: Cousin 12 - Morgan Strickland
In this episode of the 13 Beginnings Podcast, host Courtney interviews Morgan and Marcella Strickland. They discuss Morgan's family connections, recounting some personal anecdotes, including how Morg…
Episode 3: Kriser Sibling 1 - Ryan Kriser
In this episode of the '13 Beginnings' podcast, host Courtney talks with Ryan Kriser, the eldest of 13 siblings in the Ben and Bonnie Kriser family. Ryan shares his experiences growing up in a large …
Episode 2: Cousin 15 - Whitney Feistl
In the 13 Beginnings podcast episode, host Courtney interviews Whitney Feisel, the eldest daughter of Drew and Tamara Kreiser. The conversation covers Whitney's personal history, including her name's…
Episode 1: Cousin 33 - Courtney Lewis
This is the first episode of The 13 Beginnings podcast. Courtney's husband, Hunter, joins her for this episode and assists with the interview portion. Courtney explains the reason for starting this p…