The Relentless Pursuit Podcast
A life lived on purpose requires daily intentionality, especially when you add a spouse, kids, a career, and a host of big dreams. Join Jordan and Rosanna – high-school sweethearts, educators, entrepreneurs, and parents – each week as they take life off autopilot and explore in unscripted conversations how to thrive as a couple while hustling after their passions. If you’re looking to make the most of your self, your relationships, your dreams, your marriage, and your parenting – you’ll find examples and inspiration as they relentlessly pursue a life worth living, together.
Episodes
211 episodes
We Are a Work in Progress
As we review 2025 and look towards 2026, we reflect on the victories, let downs, and lessons of the past year and how they guide us toward better versions of ourselves.
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Season 17
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Episode 10
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42:13
6 Cultural Trends We're Resisting
Culture is like a river that winds us this way and that without us realizing it. Today we discuss 6 "norms" in cultural - from sports gambling to Door Dash - and explore our approach to wading through the river of modern culture.
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Season 17
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Episode 9
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1:02:03
The Hydration Hype
One super basic principle of a healthy mind and spirit is simply drinking enough water. But how much hydration is enough, and how can we make sure we're getting the all the water that we need?
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Season 17
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Episode 8
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55:21
The Great Language Glo Up
What do people mean when they say "Rizz," "Huzz," and "6-7?" Our slang is global, and changing faster than many of us can keep up with - but we're here to translate for you!
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Season 17
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Episode 7
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50:10
How the Changes in Seasons Affect Us
We find ourselves saying asking certain questions as winter approaches ("Why am I so tired?" and "Have I had any water today?"). This week we take a look at how wintertime affects our bodies, emotions, and behaviors.
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Season 17
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Episode 6
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38:59
"No"-vember
November is the month to say "no" to the things that have cluttered our lives. As the year begins to draw to a close, we have a chance to recalibrate our priorities and prune what doesn't belong.
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Season 17
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Episode 5
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50:07
The Things That Make Us Cry
When was the last time you had a good cry, and what caused it? Today we discuss the different ways we cry, and specific things that are likely to induce us to tears.
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Season 17
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Episode 4
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54:57
The Sex Recession
The polls are clear: Americans are having less sex now than ever before. It doesn't matter if you're old or young, single or married. Less sex - unfortunately - is our new reality, UNLESS we choose to reprioritize it in our relationship.
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Season 17
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Episode 3
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1:01:40
Our Life in Pets
Millions of Americans own pets, and whether they are dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, or birds, they tend to provide a net benefit for the right families who welcome them in.
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Season 17
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Episode 2
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58:48
Blurred Lines
We're back with a new season, and we start by challenging ourselves to lean toward AUTHENTICITY in how we live and present ourselves to the world.
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Season 17
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Episode 1
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1:13:23
Episode 200!
Today we celebrate our 200th episode! After 5 years of recording, we celebrate this milestone, and take turns interviewing one another about the our experience on the podcast, in life, and with a grab bag of hilarious topics.
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Season 16
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Episode 13
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1:12:33
Suspicious Activity
Our bank recently flagged some "suspicious activity," on our account. The activity: Rosanna finally bought herself something personal. This event inspired our quest into how "suspicious" it is or isn't to actually do something for yourself.&nbs...
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Season 16
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Episode 12
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59:04
Call Mom
What should our relationships to our parents look like once we're all grown up? We discuss the possibilities, the joys, and the boundaries of enjoying an ongoing relationship with mom and dad in this week's conversation.
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Season 16
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Episode 11
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59:48
The End of Gentle Parenting
We worry a lot about being the best possible parents for our kids...or at least trying not to mess up our children too much. In this conversation we discuss the pros and cons of what's commonly called "Gentle Parenting," and offer our personal ...
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Season 16
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Episode 10
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1:05:44
The Struggle is Real: 10 Things Every Adult Battles
Chances are you're not alone in the things you struggle with most. Today we talk about 10 battles every adult faces, and name the things that can often make life so challenging.
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Season 16
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Episode 9
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1:03:47
Getting Coldplayed
Viral moments - often featuring other people's sins, mistakes, and misfortunes - capture our attention. We gossip, we investigate, we judge. But does how we respond to these moments say more about US than it does about THEM?
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Season 16
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Episode 8
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43:01
10 Questions We've Stopped Asking
So many of our conversations begin with generic, predictable, scripted questions that lead...nowhere. We'll share which 10 questions we're trying to avoid, and which 10 better questions we've been sprinkling into our conversations.
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Season 16
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Episode 7
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1:06:06
Mirror, Mirror...
We look at ourselves all the time - but what are we looking for? In today's conversation we explore how much our appearance maters, and what happens when we prioritize how we look above other attributes.
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Season 16
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Episode 6
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1:26:00
I Am a Luxury Brand
When we purchase a "luxury," we feel a little different about it. We treat the item or experience a little better than the commonplace. But what if we thought of OURSELVES as a luxury brand, and treated ourselves with the same awe and reverence...
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Season 16
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Episode 5
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1:01:41
My Spousal Icks
As much as we love our spouse, there are just some things they do that give us "the ick" - the gross feeling that is an immediate turnoff. In this episode, Jordan and Rosanna confess their icks to one another and share how they like to broach t...
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Season 16
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Episode 4
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45:23
Beating Procrastination
We all procrastinate, telling ourselves a story about who we are in the process. But, when we rethink our relationship to those tasks we just can't seem to get around to, we can actually rewrite the script and beat procrastination.
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Season 16
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Episode 3
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1:00:20
ChatGPT for Grown Ups
You've heard of this ChatGPT thing...it has to do with AI or something? Today we'll discuss ChatGPT and all the wonderful uses you might find for this intriguing tool in your personal life.
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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1:22:13
Summer Reset: 6 Intentions for the Season
As we enter the summer season, the routines of life change. Kids are off of school, the sun is out for longing, and we have a fresh opportunity to reset our minds and spirits. Today we discuss 6 specific intentions we're setting for ourselves f...
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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54:31