Episodes

  • 4. SCOTUS, Purity Culture & the Curious Case of the Checked-Out Parent

    4. SCOTUS, Purity Culture & the Curious Case of the Checked-Out Parent
    Jun 28 2025
    It’s the last week of June, and this episode of Surviving the Joneses gets a little real—but in our usual, slightly chaotic way. We're talking about the recent Supreme Court ruling that allows parents to pull their kids out of school whenLGBTQ+ books/curriculim conflicts with their religious beliefs.We share our thoughts on what role schools should play, what we hope parents consider, and why shielding kids from different lifestyles does more harm than good. We also reflect on our own upbringings, growing up in purity culture with very little understanding of the world outside our own bubbles.It’s honest, a little messy, and full of heart—just like us.
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    31 mins
  • 3. Football & How We Met (aka: The Fairy Tale)

    3. Football & How We Met (aka: The Fairy Tale)
    Jun 28 2025
    This week on Surviving the Joneses, we’re throwing it back to where it all began—how we met! Spoiler alert: it was love at first sight… and there may have been some awkward moments, bad timing, and unexpected twists along the way.We’re sharing the real (and slightly ridiculous) story of how two totally different people ended up building a life together. It’s part rom-com, part “what were we thinking?”—and totally us.Grab your popcorn (or your laundry basket) and come hang out while we relive the beginning of our chaos-filled, love-packed story.-
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    35 mins
  • 2. Pride, Posts & Attempted Murder

    2. Pride, Posts & Attempted Murder
    Jun 28 2025
    Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 This week on Surviving the Joneses, we’re chatting about what it’s like parenting as an LGBTQ+ couple—especially when you’re both coming from conservative roots. From navigating social media during Pride to raising kids in a more open, loving way, we’re keeping it real (and a little ridiculous, as always).
    We also kick off the episode talking about our new dog fence (exciting stuff, folks) and Philip’s very specific dream of being featured on a Dateline special... as a victim.
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    29 mins
  • 1. Welcome to the Joneses!

    1. Welcome to the Joneses!
    Jun 27 2025
    Welcome to the very first episode of Surviving the Joneses. We’re just a regular(ish) husband and wife trying to keep it together—marriage, kids, life, and everything in between.In this kickoff episode, we’re sharing a little bit about us and chatting about one of of the latest videos on social media: Bigfoot. Yep, the big hairy guy himself. Is he real? Maybe. It’s a mix of laughs, real talk, and a few tangents (get used to those). Glad you’re here—we’re just getting started!
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    30 mins