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.
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Episodes
89 episodes
Go Eagles: Changing Jobs & Taking a Break
This week on Hey, Are You Still There?, Mike and Beth share two life-changing announcements that mark the beginning of a brand-new season. Beth opens up about leaving the career she’s dedicated more than 20 years to as she steps into an excitin...
Free Bird: Mother’s Day & Digging Ditches
Beth is back on the podcast as she and Mike dive into a hilarious and thought-provoking Mother’s Day discussion, debating what role moms actually play in the holiday. They also share the story of their unexpected adventure rescuing a wounded wo...
The Standard Bearer: Praise & Punchlines
In this solo episode, Mike recaps a high-energy weekend packed with comedy, faith, and unexpected opportunities. From performing at the Kernersville Spring Folly festival to launching the new Praise & Punchlines tour with Taylor, M...
Roatan Reflections: Octopus Hunting & Hospital Visits
This week on the podcast, Mike and Beth recap their unforgettable mission trip to Roatan, Honduras, sharing a mix of heartfelt, hilarious, and eye-opening stories from the field. From Beth leading a powerful bilingual women’s conference to Mike...
Boomer Sooner: Church Planting & Mission Trips
This week on the podcast, Mike and Beth are joined by their good friend James Mitchell for a special on-location episode recorded during a mission trip to Roatan, Honduras. In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, they dive into top...
Lonely Planet: Processing Styles & Relationships
On this week’s episode, Mike and Beth dive into relationships, marriage dynamics, and the human need for connection, exploring whether they thrive in solitude or depend on social interaction. They unpack the differences between introverts and e...
Between the Moon and Walnut Cove: Easter & Comedy Debut
This week, Mike and Beth dive into the latest Artemis moon mission and discuss how broken trust, misinformation, and proven lies can make it harder to believe future truth. From a Christian perspective, they explore why integrity, honesty, and ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...