Hey, are you still there?: Life at the intersection of Marriage, Family, Careers, and Ministry.
Join Mike and Beth each week as they examine life at the intersection of MARRIAGE, FAMILY, CAREERS, and MINISTRY. Through 29 years of ministry, 27 years of marriage, 24 years of professional careers, and 22 years of being parents to 3 kids, their fun and honest discussions promise to have something for everyone.
Listener Reviews
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Episodes
82 episodes
Made to Flourish: Women’s Retreats & Faith Deconstructed
This week on the podcast, Mike and Beth share insights from Beth’s recent women’s retreat, including how she chooses a retreat theme, creates meaningful content, and delegates responsibilities to build a strong team. They also discuss how their...
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Episode 83
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1:25:13
Hail Mary: Open Mic Bombs & Metaphors
Beth is back on the podcast this week as she and Mike break down the highs and lows of stand-up comedy—from bombing at an open mic to going viral with a Threads comment and landing a surprise comedy booking. If you’re interested in stand-up com...
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Episode 82
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1:11:03
Island Time: Kiawah & Joke Writing
This week Mike’s flying solo while Beth recovers from a relaxing family vacation at Kiawah Island. Mike takes a deep dive into the Gianopulos family’s recent spring break trip to Kiawah Island, sharing why this South Carolina beach has become o...
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Episode 81
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41:45
Last Comic Standing: Man Cards, Stand-Up, and Awards
In this episode of “Hey, Are You Still There?”, Mike and Beth recap a packed weekend full of wins, laughs, and a brand-new adventure. Mike shares the story behind the compliments on his physique, a successful garage door repair, and an exciting...
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Episode 80
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1:02:07
Stay In Your Lane: AI Battles & Judgy Christians
Note: The audio quality isn’t our best this week (it happens!), but the content and conversation are absolutely worth it.On this episode of Hey, Are You Still There?, Mike and Beth dive into real-life marriage moments, faith conversation...
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Episode 79
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58:27
Lent, Love, Laugh: Spiritual Seasons, Cars, & Comedy Clubs
Mike and Beth are back with a fun, relatable episode packed with stories about marriage, family life, faith, and humor. This week, they recap their Valentine’s Day gifts and date night adventures, share what it’s really like buying a new (used)...
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Episode 78
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1:06:25
Love Bites: Valentine’s Day & Couple’s Quiz
Mike and Beth return for a special Valentine’s Day podcast episode packed with humor, trivia, and unexpected twists. Beth shares why she can’t stand Valentine’s Day, sparking a funny and relatable discussion about the holiday’s highs and lows. ...
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Episode 78
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1:00:15
Games People Play: TantrumCon & Snow Storms
Fourteen inches of snow on a sheet of ice set the tone for a month of chaos—school closures, missed plans, and a toaster scare. We needed a reset, and found it in the most focused place imaginable: a four-day, 1,200-person board game convention...
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Episode 77
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1:09:56
A Very Snowy Sermon: Genesis & Mercy
In this episode, Mike shares a special online message recorded for Re3 Church following a recent snowstorm. Diving deep into the book of Genesis, Mike uncovers the powerful and often overlooked theme of God’s mercy woven throughout the first bo...
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Episode 76
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35:36
What Mikey Likes (Part 2): Reviews, Recaps, & New Things
Mike is back with another episode of What Mikey Likes, diving into must-watch TV shows, movies, books, and pop culture. This week, Mike shares his thoughts on the new Elizabeth Smart documentary, reviews the Oscar-nominated film Bugonia, and br...
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Episode 75
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32:46
Running On Empty: Disney Marathons & Newlywed Advice
Beth is back this week after an unforgettable trip to Walt Disney World with Maria! She breaks down everything you need to know about running a Disney race weekend, including behind-the-scenes details from the Disney Half Marathon and a full re...
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Episode 74
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58:48
Mikey Likes It: TV, Movies, Books & Games
Mike flies solo this week while Beth is away running a Disney World half marathon. In this episode, Mike shares in-depth reviews and recommendations of what he’s been watching, reading, and playing lately. He breaks down his thoughts on popular...
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Episode 73
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31:52
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes: Cultural Shifts & New Years Resolutions
Kicking off the first podcast episode of 2026, Mike and Beth take a thoughtful and entertaining look at major cultural shifts over the past 30 years—including the legalization of cannabis and gambling, and society’s growing obsession with dogs....
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Episode 72
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1:11:21
Turn the Page: Recaps & Best Of 2025
In this final episode of 2025, Mike and Beth reflect on the biggest moments of the year from the four core Hey, Are You Still There pillars: Marriage, Family, Career, and Ministry. They revisit meaningful conversations, lessons learned, and per...
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Episode 71
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1:06:57
Festivus For The Rest Of Us: More Cards & The Airing of Grievances
Beth is back on the podcast this week, and things go off the rails fast. The episode kicks off with Beth calling out Mike for completely botching a sermon illustration, followed by a hilarious discussion about a mysterious flood of Christmas ca...
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Episode 70
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52:55
Call Me Maybe: Conspiracy Theories Part Two
Mike is flying solo this week—and that can only mean one thing: more conspiracy theories. In this episode, Mike revisits his last conspiracy podcast episode, sharing poll results, reacting to listener comments, and unpacking which theories spar...
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Episode 69
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52:13
A Very Merry Margaritaville Christmas: Dirty Santa & Clifton Strength Assessment
In this week’s episode, Beth is gearing up for yet another trip while she and Mike recap a hilarious Christmas party filled with the ultimate holiday game, Dirty Santa, or is it White Elephant, or Yankee Swap? They revisit the infamous toilet p...
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Episode 68
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47:09
Pettiness Reigns: Toilet Paper Chaos & Why Beth Thinks Mike’s Wrong (again)
Beth is back on the podcast this week as she and Mike dive into their Thanksgiving Day activities, holiday traditions, and family moments. They revisit Mike’s popular conspiracy theory episode, where Beth gives her honest reactions to each of h...
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Episode 67
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55:33
Down the Rabbit Hole: Biltmore & Conspiracy Theories
Put on your tinfoil hats as Mike dives deep into some of the most talked-about conspiracy theories, including Area 51, 9/11 conspiracies, and the Flat Earth theory. Before the rabbit hole begins, he recaps his recent Asheville, NC travel advent...
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Episode 66
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45:54
Puttin’ on the Ritz: OsamaSon & Gaslighting
This week on the podcast, Mike shares his wild, “Pyskotik,” and totally chaotic experience at the OsamaSon concert at The Ritz in Raleigh—giving listeners an inside look at the energy, crowd, and live music scene. Beth shifts gears with a pract...
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Episode 65
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1:30:13
Ticket to Ride: Beth’s New Big Twelve & Rage Quitting
This week on the show, Mike and Beth dive into Beth’s new Big 12 goals for the coming year, debate whether being called the “Seinfeld of podcasts” is a compliment or a critique, and break down a hilarious meltdown and ra...
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Episode 64
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53:50
Dirty Dozen: Mike & Beth’s Big 12 Recap
This week Mike and Beth celebrate their first podcast anniversary by breaking down their one year of big 12 goals. Mike also announces his big 12 for next year as Beth agonizes over hers.Mike’s Big 12Start a podcast
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Episode 63
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58:27
Zip It Up: Jump Scares & Mountain Hikes
In this week’s podcast episode, Mike and Beth share laughs and real-life stories as they celebrate Beth’s upcoming birthday and recap her recent hiking adventure at Hanging Rock State Park. Mike revisits one of his most unforgettable wedd...
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Episode 62
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1:00:41
Paperback Writer: Wondering Light & War Eagle
This week, Mike and Beth celebrate the release of Beth’s brand-new book, “Wondering Light,” and open up about the battle with perfectionism and the fear of reader feedback. Mike shares highlights from his recent trip to an Auburn football...
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Episode 61
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Life at the Crossroads: Feeling Old & Learning to Grieve
In this week’s podcast episode, Mike and Beth blend humor and honesty as they share real-life stories and meaningful conversation. Mike talks about feeling older while helping friends move, and Beth opens up about an embarrassing and all-too-re...
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Episode 60
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1:04:50