In The Middle Of It

About In The Middle Of It

Marriage, faith, family, and all sorts of other things.

Publisher

Will and Alexis Muster

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jun 2026

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   When the World Stopped: COVID, Loss & What Came Next

   In this episode, we reflect on the lasting effects of COVID-19—not only on society, but on our personal lives and relationships. We talk honestly about how the pandemic changed the way we connect, work, grieve, and care for our mental health. We also share about personal loss during the pandemic and make room for the grief that many people are still carrying. This is a thoughtful conversation about resilience, remembrance, healing, and the ways COVID continues to shape the world around us.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Behind the Mask: The Stress We Hide

   In this episode, we talk honestly about carrying stress, deep-rooted exhaustion, and the weight that builds when life feels overwhelming. Through a Christian perspective, we explore how God meets us in our weariness—not with shame or pressure, but with rest, comfort, and renewed strength. Whether you’re feeling emotionally drained, spiritually tired, anxious about the future, or simply worn down by the demands of daily life, this conversation is a reminder that you do not have to carry it all alone. We share encouragement, Scripture-centered reflections, and practical ways to bring your stress to God, find peace in His presence, and take one faithful step at a time. Keywords: Christian podcast, faith and stress, burnout, exhaustion, deep-rooted stress, anxiety, emotional healing, spiritual rest, God’s peace, trusting God, Christian encouragement, mental health and faith, rest in God, Bible-based healing, overcoming overwhelm, prayer, Christian wellness

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   God Didn't Call Us To Be Comfortable

   In this episode, we talk honestly about the discomfort that can come with following God. Christianity isn’t always meant to feel safe or familiar—sometimes God calls us beyond what we know so He can grow our faith, deepen our trust, and expand our purpose. We share our own experience of feeling called to move, the uncertainty and stretching that came with saying yes, and what God has been doing in our lives since we chose to listen. If you are in a season where God may be asking you to leave comfort behind, this conversation is an encouragement to trust that His call is never without purpose. SEO taglines: Trusting God when He calls you out of your comfort zone A Christian conversation about faith, obedience, growth, and purpose What happens when you say yes to God’s call Following God through uncertainty, change, and new beginnings How God grows us outside of our comfort zone Christian testimony of moving in faith and trusting God’s plan Obedience to God: our story of answering the call to move Encouragement for believers facing a difficult decision

4. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Hardly R Rated: Faith, Marriage, Intimacy & the Forty-Something Years

   n this episode, we have an honest, faith-rooted conversation about marriage, intimacy, love, and what it means to keep a relationship alive through midlife. It’s hardly R-rated—we discuss intimacy and sex without focusing on the act itself, while exploring why these topics can still make us blush and how society has shaped the way we talk about them. We also reflect on what marriage can look like in your forties: the changes, the challenges, the laughter, and the intentional choices that help couples stay connected. From protecting emotional closeness to navigating mental health, seasons of disconnection, and even conversations around divorce, we approach it all with honesty, grace, and a Christian-based perspective. Stick around to the end as we answer listener questions. Keywords: marriage, intimacy, love, sex, Christian marriage, faith-based relationships, divorce, midlife marriage, marriage in your forties, mental health, emotional intimacy, relationship advice, communication, listener questions, keeping marriage alive

5. 

   8 Sept 2026

   After the Loss: Learning to Live With Grief

   The funeral is over, everyone goes home, and then comes the part nobody prepares you for—the aftermath of loss. We talk about the unexpected parts of the grief journey, the loneliness, the triggers, and learning how to live with grief while moving forward. We also talk about how to support someone who is grieving—what they really need and what they don’t. And through all of it, we talk about God, faith, and healing. Because grief doesn’t mean you’ve lost your faith. Sometimes it’s right in the middle of the pain that you discover just how close God really is. Real grief. Real loss. Real faith. And the hope that comes through it all.

6. 

   1 Sept 2026

   The Grief before death: When watching someone decline becomes its own kind of trauma.

   A series on grief. Today we talk about grieving someone before they pass away.

7. 

   25 Aug 2026

   April

   This is a story of a brave Wife, mother, and woman of God. Fighting stage 4 cancer and recently suffered a stroke. April’s story is about being healed of childhood cancer, going on to live a beautiful life and being the best friend and cousin I could have ever asked for. She is currently fighting, and we are here to tell some of her story until she can come back and finish the rest.

8. 

   11 Aug 2026

   The Struggle is Real

   On this episode, we decided to take a break from our series on Fruit of the Spirit, and instead dive into our week and see where the conversation takes us.  We talk about back-to-school, handling change, how our childhood affects our home prayer life, and even touch on the Lindsay Clancy trial.  We go down some rabbit holes that will allow you to get to know us better, and may even speak to you where you’re at in life.

9. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Choosing Love When It Isn't Easy

   Can you love someone you don’t even like? In this episode, we explore what agape love means, why God is love, and how to love difficult people with grace, forgiveness, and healthy boundaries.  Join us for an honest conversation about choosing Christ-like love over feelings. Topics covered: biblical love, agape love, loving difficult people, forgiveness, grace, healthy boundaries, fruit of the Spirit

10. 

    28 Jul 2026

    Joy: More Than A Feeling

    This is the first episode in our series on the fruit of the Holy Spirit.  In this episode, we talk about the difference between joy and happiness, what it means to have the joy of the Lord, and what we can do to obtain and keep a joyful heart. Topics covered: joy, happiness, joy in times of trouble, mental health, hope, resilience, faith.

11. 

    21 Jul 2026

    P2 The Invisible Battle: Dealing With Mental Health Issues, Part 2

    In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about mental health and the hope we have in Christ.  We talk about how mental health can affect everyone, including Christians, and why struggling with anxiety, OCD, or other mental health challenges is not a sign of weak faith. Topics covered: mental health, mental illness, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania.

12. 

    14 Jul 2026

    The Invisible Battle: Dealing With Mental Health Issues, Part 1

    In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about mental health and the hope we have in Christ.  We talk about how mental health can affect everyone, including Christians, and why struggling with anxiety, OCD, or other mental health challenges is not a sign of weak faith. Topics covered: mental health, mental illness, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania.

13. 

    10 Jul 2026

    Nebuchadnezzar: From Pride to Humility

    King Nebuchadnezzar witnessed miracle after miracle, yet he repeatedly turned away from God. Why? In this episode of In the Middle of It, we explore the powerful story of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the king’s struggle with pride, God’s patience, and what these events teach us about obedience, humility, and faith today. If you’ve ever wondered why someone can experience God and still walk away, this conversation is for you.

14. 

    7 Jul 2026

    The Weight of Trust: My Arrest, COVID isolation & Learning to Trust God

    In this episode,  We will discuss my arrest that happened during COVID.  My dad was sick, and hospitals were isolating loved ones from families, which led to my arrest. This is my testimony; this is my story.  This is God showing us that through the storm. Topics discussed: COVID isolation, arrest during COVID, grief, losing a parent, hospital visitation, faith in hard times, trusting God, Christian testimony, loss, anxiety, hope, healing, God’s faithfulness.

15. 

    30 Jun 2026

    God Was Not Silent: From struggling to conceive to job loss, the a health scare for our unborn baby. .

    On this episode, we share a season when we prayed for God’s plan but felt like he was silent.  While struggling to conceive, we lost a job and then received frightening news at our 18 week ultrasound.  Looking back 20 years later, we can clearly see that God was never silent- he was working all along.  His timing was better than ours.  He saw the full story when we could only see the moment.

16. 

    24 Jun 2026

    Welcome to In The Middle Of It

    Who are we?  What are we about?  Why are we doing this?  Listen to this quick minisode to get all those answers and more!

17. 

    18 Jun 2026

    The Mom Juice Lie: How Alcohol Took Over My Life

    Mom juice. Wine o’clock. Just one drink to take the edge off.  What started as a way to cope with mom life, marriage, and work became a prison I didn’t see coming.  In this episode, I share how alcohol took control of my life, its lies, and how I found freedom and sobriety through Jesus. Topics discussed: alcohol addiction, sobriety, recovery, Christian testimony, wine mom culture, faith, Jesus, healing, motherhood, marriage.

18. 

    13 Jun 2026

    From Broken to United

    We met in church and loved God, but we were pursuing Him on separate paths rather than together in our marriage. In this episode, we share how God revealed that divide and began leading us toward unity in our faith, marriage, and family.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings