Today we sat down with Two-time New York Times best-selling author, financial expert, podcast host, fellow Nashvillian, wife and mom of three, Rachel Cruze! Rachel is the daughter of Dave Ramsey, the founder and CEO of the company Ramsey Solutions and currently works as a Ramsey Personality and certified financial coach. In this episode, Rachel shares the best approaches to teaching your child about finances and finding contentment, something that she also brings to life in her new Children’s...

In this episode, we continue our new series where we tell our wildest stories! In part 4 we discuss the time Shawn got to meet Taylor Swift, when she almost missed her flight to my brother's wedding and had to drive 8 hours through the night, and the hilarious interaction we had with Marshawn Lynch. Leave a comment below if you're enjoying this series and tell us one of your wild stories!! We love hearing from you guys and don't forget to follow along @couplethingspod on Instagram! Also,...

In today’s episode, we tackled the topic of phone addiction and how it can interfere with your relationships. So many of us are truly addicted to using our phones and if we’re being honest, it can cause us to miss out on little moments with our spouse and kids. Today we’re joined by Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, a company dedicated to helping families manage their screen time and be fully present. Joey was an executive in commercial real estate until he realized his phone was distracting him...

Today I'm joined with my best friend Mallory to do a Q&A for the mamas out there! We definitely aren’t mom experts of any kind but it was fun to have candid conversations about some of the real joys and struggles of motherhood. We hope you find this episode helpful and know that you’re not alone in whatever you’re going through. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @CoupleThingsPod so you can send in a question for our next Q&A!  Love you guys! Shawn and Mal :) Check out Mallory's...

In this episode, we continue our new series where we tell our wildest stories! In part 3 we discuss our awful first date, a honeymoon that quickly turned into an NFL recruitment, and our 2018 nightmare Napa trip.. Leave a comment below if you're enjoying this series and tell us one of your wild stories!! We love hearing from you guys and don't forget to follow along at couplethingspod on Instagram! Love, Shawn & Andrew This episode is brought to you by AG1 ▶ If you want to take...

Today we sat down with writer, author and lawyer, Justin Whitmel Earley, to chat all about the impact of friendship. Deep friendships have the power to change your life but because of today’s “hustle culture,” busyness, and the fear of vulnerability many people have, these deep friendships are harder to come by. Justin’s newest book, “Made For People” is all about how we are made for community and connection yet in today’s world, people are lonelier than ever. This episode will inspire you to...

Today we sat down with Ken and Shelby Rideout for an awesome conversation that left us feeling really motivated! Ken speaks on his struggle with addiction and athletics. Ken is an incredible athlete who didn’t start taking running seriously until his 40’s but has won countless marathons and recently took first place at the Gobi March- a 155-mile, self-supported, 6-day race across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. His wife, Shelby, is not only supportive of Ken’s athletic endeavors but she herself...

In this episode, we continue our new series where we tell our wild stories! In part 2 we discuss a hiking trip to the Grand Canyon that took a bad turn, Andrew's family house fire, and the biggest argument we've ever been in. Leave a comment below if you're enjoying this series and tell us one of your wild stories!! We love hearing from you guys and don't forget to follow along at couplethingspod on Instagram! Love, Shawn & Andrew This episode is brought to you by AG1 ▶ If you want to...

for this episode we got to continue our favorite tradition ever- interviewing our 2 year old son, Jett James. we love drew and jett so much and can't wait to see how they grow and change over the years. hope you guys enjoy this one with Jett, and stay tuned for year four with Drew :) Love, Shawn and Andrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we sat down with the first ever couple to make it to the American Ninja Warrior Finale in Las Vegas- Caleb & Ashley Bergstrom! They’re not only extremely fit and talented on the ninja course, but they’re also the sweetest couple, soon-to-be parents and run a business together as husband and wife! Andrew was especially pumped for this interview after his run on American Ninja Warrior and by the end of our conversation we felt like we were all friends :)  Follow My Instagram ▶...

In this episode, we begin our brand new series where we tell our wild stories. In part 1 we discuss a graphic incident while Andrew was pursuing an interesting new hobby overseas, a close encounter with a bear, and the reason we received a call from the CDC. It's so fun for us to share these stories with you guys and take a look back at everything we've been through together. If you like this series or have an idea for another episode please drop a comment on our youtube channel! We can't...

In today’s episode we got to sit down in-person with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter and guitarist, Bear Rinehart, and his wife, Mary Reams Rhinehart. Bear is a founding member and lead singer of the band NEEDTOBREATHE and also launched a solo career under the name Wilder Woods. Bear and Mary have three boys, Wilder, Woods and Waters, and have so much wisdom to share on parenting, marriage, career and more. We’re huge fans of Bear’s music and hope you check it out using the links...

In today’s episode we tackled the controversial question, Does THE ONE exist? We shared our opinions about whether or not you can have multiple soulmates, if non-romantic soulmates are possible, choosing to love your spouse and more! Let’s just say, Andrew was really passionate about this one. Let us know your thoughts on finding “the one” in the comments! We would really love to hear your opinion on this topic! This podcast is sponsored by Better Help! Visit https://BetterHelp.com/EASTFAM...

In today’s episode we sat down with former Bachelorette star & fellow “Dancing with the Stars” champion, Hannah Brown, and her boyfriend, Adam Woolard! We talked all about what sets their relationship apart, where they currently stand with marriage and kids and their recent big move to Nashville! We’re so excited that they’re now in the same city as us and we can’t wait to keep this friendship going!  This episode is brought to you by AG1! ▶ If you want to take ownership of your health,...

In this episode we sat down and asked each other some vulnerable questions about pregnancy. We love doing this podcast because it creates a space for Andrew and I to have open conversations and learn more about each other while also getting to share them with all of you. We’re so glad you’re on this pregnancy journey with us. Let us know what other questions you would want us to answer :) Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew  This episode is brought to you by AG1! ▶ If you want to take ownership...

We’re so excited to introduce you to Brian and Sonia Nhira, the hosts of the podcast “Growing with the Nhiras” that you can find on our network, FamilyMade! We got to be the first guests on their third season and it was seriously one of our favorite interviews we’ve ever done. Seriously. In this episode, we shared the full interview with all of you and we hope you love it as much as we loved recording it! To find out more about the “Growing with the Nhiras” podcast, check out the links...

Today we had an incredible and honest conversation with NFL kicker, Dustin Hopkins, and his wife Gabby! We chatted about how Gabby overcame her struggles with postpartum depression, how they keep their marriage strong through different seasons, the importance of faith in their lives and their new non-profit organization “The Well Foundation,” which was inspired by their son, Wake. The Hopkins are great friends of ours and we know by the end of this episode they’ll feel like friends of yours,...

The word is out…WE’RE PREGNANT!! We couldn’t be more excited to share this journey with you and bring another sweet baby into this world. In this episode, we give you all the details about trying for our third, finding out we’re pregnant, telling family and friends and more! We’re so happy the news is finally out and we can’t wait to bring you along for the ride.  Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew  Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶...

In today’s episode we talk about how to bring up “touchy subjects” to your spouse, something that can be really uncomfortable if not approached correctly BUT with good communication, it doesn’t have to be so bad. We would love to hear your personal experiences with this as well so please share in the comments below!  This episode is brought to you by AG1! If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your...

Today we interviewed YouTube sensation Jeanine Amapola and her NEW FIANCE, Kaleb Ward. We talked all about their exciting new engagement, how they knew they wanted to get married and also why they broke up. We officially consider Jeanine and Kaleb new friends! We loved talking to this couple! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Instagram Jeanine: https://www.instagram.com/jeanineamapola/?hl=en Kaleb: https://www.instagram.com/kalebward_/?hl=en Youtube:...

This week on Couple Things, we dive into a fun conversation with two big-time guests, The Deckers! Eric is a former NFL wide receiver and his wife, Jessie James Decker is a singer-songwriter, author, and founder of her own clothing lin!! We talked about ambition and how they balance chasing their dreams with having a family and maintaining a strong marriage.  This episode is sponsored by Better Help Visit ▶ BetterHelp.com/EASTFAM today to get 10% off your first month! Love you guys! Shawn...

In today’s episode, we decided to test each other’s knowledge on how well we know each other 7 years into marriage and things got…interesting. Ask your spouse these same questions and see how many you get right. Let us know in the comments who won and what your stakes were :) Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew  This episode is sponsored by AG1! ▶ If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase....

In this episode, we got to speak with Katie Davis and Benji Majors about their incredible family life and the journey of adopting 13 girls from Uganda. We are in awe of this couple. Their story is amazing and you won't want to miss this one!! You can find Katie's book here! ▶ https://www.amazon.com/Safe-All-Along-Anxieties-Unshakable/dp/0593445112 This episode is sponsored by AG1 ▶ Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to...

In this episode, we had the honor of speaking with Barbara Grossman PhD and Michael Grossman MD who have guided more than 30,000 clients to successful marriages. To accompany their highly successful book, The Marriage Map, they hold classes to help couples enhance their relationship and satisfy cherished dreams. Find out more here! ▶ https://www.ocwellness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelgrossman/ This episode is sponsored by Gortons Seafood ▶ See our challenge here!...

This week on Couple Things we talk about our journey of how we became Youtubers. We chat about our past with the olympics and NFL, pregnancy, loss, and creating our network FamilyMade Media. Let us know what you think in the comments below! This podcast is sponsored by AG1 ▶ AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit https://www.drinkag1.com/couplethings to take ownership over...