Blended, Blessed & Always A Mess
Aric and Angie's podcast shares all the blessings and messiness with a blended family of 6 kids. Hear about the challenges, chaos and lessons as this family grows together.
Episodes
226 episodes
What if peace is just admitting you’re not in control?
If you’ve been gripping too tight lately, save this and send it to someone who needs the reminder.This week looked like a storm we couldn’t stop:a hurricane headed toward a house we lovehard things with our kids we can’t fi...
Take the Walk ---> A Birthday Request
A three-mile walk turns into a breakthrough about grief, purpose, and what it really means to be a family. Angie and Aric share how one simple birthday decision opened the door to the deepest conversations they have had with their kids since Ha...
2 Good Things, One Hard Choice
Two good things, one hard choice. That was our week. And honestly, this is life a lot of the time. Drop a ❤️ if you’ve been there—choosing between two things you both deeply love. One moment I was celebrating the little joys: a peaceful beach d...
What Intimacy Really Means When You Stop Measuring It Wrong
Angie and Aric expose the real meaning of intimacy—and why grief, marriage, and a horse named Phoenix are all part of the same conversation.What if the intimacy you think you’re missing is already there—you’re just measuring it wrong?&n...
When One Spouse Needs Space and the Other Needs Closeness
When one spouse needs space while the other needs closeness, marriage can quickly become a painful cycle. Angie and Aric have an honest conversation about intimacy, rejection, grief, and the difference between not wanting sex and no...
When Your Spouse Becomes Your Trigger - The Cookie Crumble Debate
In this episode of Blended Blessed and Always a Mess, Angie and Eric are recording on location at the Lake of the Ozarks and getting real about one of the biggest things that can show up in marriage: triggers.What starts as a co...
The Mess, The Lessons & The Why
A brutally honest, funny, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about the things that keep a family going - from the TV show that has everyone glued to the couch to the real-life moments that still hit hard long after the microphone is off.An...
The Tough Convos Men Avoid: How to Become an Ally
What does a father owe the women in his life before the warning signs become heartbreak? Angie and Aric turn a live speaking invitation into one of the most important conversations they’ve ever prepared: how vulnerability, honesty, and uncomfor...
Why “I Don’t Know, God” Can Be the Strongest Prayer
Certainty is overrated - the real strength comes from trusting God when you do not know what happens next. Angie and Aric share a deeply honest conversation about faith, surrender, and how to keep moving when the future feels unclear. They unpa...
Turning Pain into Purpose One Picture at a Time: Tara Cory’s Story of Grief, Photography, and Healing
In this episode of Blended, Blessed & Always a Mess, we sit down with our friend Tara Cory to talk about grief, loss, and the unexpected ways pain can lead to purpose. After losing her mom, nephew, and brother-in-law, Tara discover...
How Tiny Hummingbirds Can Teach Us About God’s Strength in Impossible Journeys
Tiny hummingbirds, signs from heaven, and the power of surrender—this episode reveals how God's subtle messages and design can carry us through life's heaviest moments. When loss, anxiety, and grief threaten to drown you, discovering the...
Ask Us Anything: Blended Family Edition
In this week’s episode of Blended Blessed and Always a Mess, Angie and Aric sit down for a first-ever mailbag-style conversation with a newly blended couple navigating the early stages of family life together. The discussion gets re...
"Do We Even Have Friends?"
Are your quiet seasons a sign you're lonely — or growing? 🤔 Sometimes, silence is the best sign of wellness.We tend to think loneliness equals being alone, but sometimes, it’s the season of healing and peace.In our late...
How Are Kids Supposed to Thrive in a World Like This?
The societal pressures and constant digital noise are making it harder than ever for kids to truly thrive—and parents are feeling the weight. In this eye-opening episode, Angie and Aric dissect how social media, AI, and our culture’s obsession ...
The Hidden Power of Family Trips to Transform Conflict into Connection
Most blended families struggle to find quality time, but what if those moments could actually heal wounds and strengthen bonds? In this episode, Angie and Aric share insights from their recent family trip — a journey packed with sur...
Guest Dave Cover - The Radical Confidence That Comes From Faith and How It Frees Fathers From Performance Pressure
Join Aric as he welcomes David Cover to discuss how understanding your identity as a son can transform your approach to fatherhood. David shares insights on embracing faith to overcome perfectionism and anxiety, revealing how seeing...
Grief's Flight: How Nature Teaches Us to Let Go and Rise
When grief feels like an unending chapter, how do you find space for joy and purpose again? In this heartfelt episode, Angie and Aric share their raw journey through loss, love, and the delicate art of balancing grief with everyday...
Why Most Gun Violence Is Entirely Preventable (And What We Can Do About It)
Most families are just one decision away from tragedy. Angie and Aric share their heartbreaking story of losing their daughter Hallie to gun violence—and the devastating truth. Behind every statistic is a family, a future, a life robbed of deca...
75 Days, Stronger Ways: Building Inner Strength Beyond the Surface
Most people overlook the real power behind completing a challenge like 75 Hard — it’s about proving to yourself that you can do hard things, and that transformation runs far deeper than just physical changes. In this honest conversation, Aric s...
Beyond the Noise: The Eagle’s Path to True Freedom
Most of us spend our days caught in chaos — reacting to drama, criticism, and noise that drain our energy. But what if rising above instead of fighting back is the true power move? In this episode, we uncover a profound life lesson inspired by ...
Mission Accomplished... ONLY LOUDER
Most people overlook the profound power of vulnerability and purpose born from pain. Angie’s heartfelt story reveals how grief transformed her into a voice for women fighting unseen battles—and how her courage ignited hope in a room of 800 stra...
Angie Speaks at True North - Hallie's Story & Relationship Red Flags You Need to Hear
Angie was invited to speak at The True North "Little Black Dress Event" in front of 700 women. In this video, Angie and Aric walk through Angie's speech ahead of the event. It's all about relationship red flags, the impact of traum...
The Tension - Diving into Vulnerability & Humility
Most people think vulnerability is about oversharing or putting your deepest struggles out there— but what if genuine connection requires something more nuanced? This episode uncovers the surprisingly powerful link between humility and vulnerab...
A Friday Night Mess - Embracing the Randomness of Life!
This might have been our shortest podcast ever! We started to cover tiny updates in life from botox to 75 day hard to just invest in ourselves and get a boost in life.. and then weather hit and we had to cut it short. LIFE, RIGHT? ...
Marriage Adventures: Five Years and Counting!
5 YEARS!!!!!!! In this episode, Angie and Aric reflect on five years of marriage marked by profound growth, unexpected challenges, and unwavering commitment. They dive into what they hope the next 5 years will look like and wrap with rapid fire...