Running Ahrens

One Couple. Two People. Four Kids. And decades of figuring it out—together.

Running Ahrens is a podcast about the long game of marriage, parenting, business, and personal growth. Hosted by Justin and Sarah Ahrens, a couple married for over 30 years with four kids and decades of entrepreneurial experience, this show is about the lessons learned through successes, failures, and everything in between.

With a focus on mindset, honesty, accountability, and kindness, Justin and Sarah dive into real conversations about building a family, running businesses, navigating faith, friendships, and growing through the hard stuff. Still learning, still laughing, still running together, they share what they’ve figured out (and what they haven’t) with humor, humility, and heart.

Along the way, they’re joined by friends, guests, and even their kids for open, often funny, and always heartfelt conversations about what really matters: relationships, resilience, and the lessons that come with time. You’ll also hear about the books, tools, and resources that have helped them along the way, so you can take what resonates and apply it to your own life.

If you’re looking for honest stories, practical wisdom, and a reminder that no one’s running this race perfectly, you’re in the right place.

Podcasting since 2025 • 23 episodes

Running Ahrens

Latest Episodes

Season 2: Still Figuring It Out (Together)

So… We’re BackWe didn’t plan a big dramatic return. Life just kept moving… and gave us a lot more to talk about.Since season one, our kids got older (how does that keep happening?), one got engaged, a few are stepping into car...

April 24, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 23 • 31:39

Season 1 Recap: What We Learned by Talking Out Loud

Season one started as an experiment. Justin and Sarah wanted a place to talk about marriage, parenting, and running a business together. Business shows up. But it didn’t take long to realize this show isn’t really about business.I...

January 25, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 22 • 49:27

When Your Story Changes: How JJ and Jamey Rebuilt Life, Love, and Home

In this honest and very human conversation, Justin and Sarah sit down with their friends JJ and Jamey to talk about what it costs to tell the truth about who you are, and what it looks like to build a family afterward.JJ grew up i...

December 09, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 21 • 1:03:54

The Firstborn: Mackenzie on Pressure, Rule-Breaking, and Becoming Herself

In this honest, funny, and very real conversation, Justin and Sarah sit down with their oldest child, Mackenzie, the one who made them parents and set the curve for everyone who came after.Born on Sarah’s birthday and right on her...

December 01, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 20 • 1:02:02

Love, Grit, and Gears: The Vande Velde Story

What happens when the person you grew up with becomes one of the fastest cyclists in the world? And what happens when your life together becomes a mix of airports, race radios, tiny apartments overseas, and two babies born into a world that ...

November 17, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 19 • 49:23