Welcome to Life in the Middle — the podcast where Travis and Jenna share real, honest, and often hilarious conversations about navigating marriage, parenting, and faith in the middle of life.
From raising teens and launching college kids to balancing careers, church, and whatever else life throws your way, Life in the Middle is about finding joy, humor, and purpose in the chaos.
Each week, Travis and Jenna open up about the ups and downs of this season — the moments that make you laugh, cry, and sometimes both. Whether you’re sending your kids off to college, figuring out high school drama, or just trying to make it to Friday, you’ll find a little encouragement (and a lot of laughter) right here.
Because life in the middle isn’t easy… but it’s worth it.
✨ Still Dreaming in the Middle | Life in the Middle Podcast When we’re young, dreaming feels easy. You talk about what you’re going to be, where you’re going to go, and all the things you want to build. But somewhere along the way — careers, kids, responsibilities, and routines — dreaming can start to feel unrealistic… or even selfish. In this episode of Life in the Middle, we talk about what happens to dreams in the middle years of life. Are we supposed to stop chasing them? Do our dreams ch...
2 Mar 2026
Growing Up In The Middle
🎉 Growing Up in the Middle | Life in the Middle Podcast This week’s episode is a special one — our youngest turns 16 the day this episode releases. We’re not just talking about a birthday… we’re talking about milestones. The shift from protecting to preparing. From car seats to car keys. From bedtime stories to late-night talks. In this episode, we reflect on: • What it feels like when your kids start driving away • The milestones that hit harder than we expected • Parenting in the “middle ye...
16 Feb 2026
Learning To Say No In The Middle
🎙 Learning to Say No in the Middle In this episode of Life in the Middle, we’re talking about something that gets harder—and more important—the older we get… learning to say no. Somewhere between raising teenagers, balancing work, navigating marriage, and trying to protect a little bit of peace, we realized we can’t say yes to everything anymore. And honestly? That’s okay. We talk about: • Saying no to busyness • Setting healthier boundaries • Letting go of guilt • Saying no as parents • Prot...
9 Feb 2026
The Middle Of Everything
Life doesn’t happen one thing at a time — it all seems to hit at once. In this episode of Life in the Middle, Travis and Jenna talk about what life looks like right now. From winter storms and two straight weeks of no school, to Valentine’s Day coming up and their youngest getting closer to earning his driver’s license, this episode captures what it feels like to be in the middle of everything. It’s an honest, lighthearted conversation about juggling family, marriage, and everyday life when s...
2 Feb 2026
Things That Make Us Fell Old (But We Are Ok With It)
We’re officially at that stage of life… and honestly, we’re okay with it. In this episode of Life in the Middle, we talk about the little (and not-so-little) things that make us feel old — from habits we never thought we’d have, to moments where we realize we’re not the “young ones” anymore. It’s lighthearted, relatable, and full of laughs as we reflect on how life changes and why embracing the middle isn’t such a bad thing after all. Whether you’re listening during a snowy day, a commute, or...
26 Jan 2026
Snowed In Together
❄️ Snowed In Together ❄️ Winter weather has arrived, plans are canceled, and everything has slowed down — which made this the perfect time for this conversation. In this episode of Life in the Middle, Travis and Jenna talk about what it really looks like to be snowed in together. From comfort food and couch days to cabin fever, patience, and unexpected moments of connection, this episode is about embracing the pause winter forces on us. It’s not about surviving the storm perfectly — it’s abou...
19 Jan 2026
What We Are Loving Lately
🎙️ What We Are Loving Lately | Life in the Middle – Season 2, Episode 1 Season Two of Life in the Middle starts with a fun, lighthearted episode all about the little things making life better right now. In “What We Are Loving Lately,” Travis and Jenna share some of their current favorites — from everyday joys and routines to entertainment, food, and the simple things that are bringing a little extra happiness in this season of life. No heavy topics, no pressure — just real conversation, laugh...
29 Dec 2025
Looking Back & Moving Forward
🎙️ Looking Back & Moving Forward | Life in the Middle – Episode 10 As the year comes to a close, Travis and Jenna take time to slow down, reflect, and look back on what the past year meant for their family — and what they’re hoping for in the year ahead. In this year-end episode, they share a real and honest recap of 2025: the milestones, the challenges, the lessons learned, and the moments that shaped their family. They also talk about how their view of New Year’s resolutions has changed...
22 Dec 2025
Christmas In The Middle
🎄 Christmas in the Middle | Life in the Middle – Episode 9 Christmas looks a little different in the middle of life — and in this special holiday episode, Travis and Jenna slow down and talk about it. From changing traditions and busy schedules to family expectations, faith, and the pressure to make everything “perfect,” Christmas in the Middle is an honest conversation about navigating the holiday season in this stage of life. They reflect on how Christmas has changed over the years, what tr...
15 Dec 2025
Trips In The Middle
✈️ Trips in the Middle | Life in the Middle – Episode 8 Travel looks a lot different in the middle of life — and in this episode, Travis and Jenna talk about it all. From planning trips and budgeting to packing disagreements, unmet expectations, and the memories that make it all worth it, Trips in the Middle dives into what it’s really like traveling as a married couple in this season of life. They share favorite trips, funny travel stories, things they’ll never do again, and how getting away...
24 Nov 2025
Thankful In The Middle
🦃 Episode 7 – Thankful in the Middle 🍂 In today’s Thanksgiving-themed episode, we’re talking all things FOOD, FAMILY, and the beautiful chaos of the holidays. From our favorite dishes to the traditions we grew up with — and the ones we’re trying to build now — this episode is packed with laughs, memories, and real-life “middle age” moments. We also get honest about something every couple deals with this time of year: splitting holiday time between families. It’s not easy, but we’re learning h...
17 Nov 2025
Carrying Each Other in the Middle
Episode 6 – Carrying Each Other in the Middle | Life in the Middle Podcast This episode was a tough one for us to sit down and record. Life doesn’t always move in straight lines, and sometimes marriage means carrying each other through seasons that feel heavier than others. In this conversation, we open up about what it’s looked like for us to lean on one another during challenging moments and how we’ve tried to stay grounded in love, patience, and teamwork. It’s real, it’s honest, and it com...
10 Nov 2025
Faith In The Middle
🎙 Episode 5 – Faith in the Middle 🙏 In this week’s episode of Life in the Middle, we’re talking about the foundation that holds everything together — faith. Between raising kids, managing careers, and trying to hold it all together, it’s easy to let faith take a back seat. But in the middle of life — the busy, messy, beautiful middle — faith is what keeps us grounded, connected, and hopeful. 💬 In this episode: How faith shapes our family and marriageBalancing faith in the chaos of real lifeHe...
3 Nov 2025
Middle-Age Date Night
🎙 Episode 4 – Dating in the Middle ❤️ In this week’s episode of Life in the Middle, we’re talking about something that often gets lost between work, kids, and everyday life — dating your spouse. From fancy dinners that turn into drive-thru nights to trying to stay awake past 9 PM, we’re keeping it real about what dating looks like after years of marriage and parenting. 💬 In this episode: How dating changes after marriage and kidsFinding time (and energy) for each otherFunny and relatable date...
27 Oct 2025
Sports Parents Survival Guide
🎙 Episode 3 – Sports Parent Survival Guide From the sidelines to the snack table, we’re talking all things sports parenting in this week’s episode of Life in the Middle! ⚽🏹 Between early mornings, late nights, and endless car rides to games, being a sports parent is no joke — but it’s also one of the most rewarding (and funniest) parts of this season of life. In this episode, we share the real-life ups and downs of raising kids in sports — from archery tournaments and soccer games to finding ...
20 Oct 2025
New Halls, New Chapters
🎙 Episode 2 – New Halls, New Chapters In this episode of Life in the Middle, Travis and Jenna dive into one of the biggest transitions for parents — watching one child start high school while the other heads off to college. From new lockers to dorm move-ins, we’re talking about the emotions, the adjustments, and the hilarious realities of parenting through these major milestones. 💙 🎯 In this episode: The emotional side of watching your kids grow upLetting go (but not too much)Funny and honest...
9 Oct 2025
Welcome To The Middle
🎙 Episode 1 – Welcome to the Middle In this very first episode of Life in the Middle, Travis and Jenna introduce themselves and share what inspired the podcast — honest, funny, and faith-filled conversations about marriage, family, and life in the middle years. They talk about what it’s like raising kids in high school and college, juggling busy schedules, and learning to laugh through the chaos. You’ll also get to know them through a fun “This or That” game and a nostalgic “Back in My Day” s...
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