The Modern Framily

The Modern Framily

What happens when college roommates grow up, move to the same city, and build a life rooted in faith, friendship, and a whole lot of group texts? Welcome to The Modern Framily — a podcast about friends becoming family. Each week, we dive into real conversations about marriage, parenting, friendship, and faith — with plenty of laughs, honest moments, and random tangents along the way. Whether we’re tackling big topics or just talking about last weekend’s chaos, you’re invited to pull up a seat at the table. Because life’s better when we do it together.

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July 15, 2025 51 mins

In this special episode of The Modern Family, JD and Jenna are celebrating one year of living in Austin by sharing the real story behind one of the biggest decisions they've ever made: turning down a dream job to build the kind of community they always longed for.

With their closest friends gathered around the mic (plus a very special 17-day-old guest), they open up about marriage struggles, moving cities, learning to be vulnerable...

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This episode is one of the most raw and redemptive we've ever recorded. From years of hidden eating disorders and substance abuse, to a powerful intervention that changed everything, Van shares the real story behind his transformation and how community and the love of Christ brought him back to life. Whether you're struggling with identity, addiction, body image, or wondering if anyone sees you—this story is a reminder that you're ...

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This episode is a special one—it’s just the moms hanging out and getting real. From hilarious mom fails (like kids dangling from lift gates) to heartfelt reflections on purpose, postpartum, and the wild journey of motherhood—you’ll laugh, cry, and hopefully feel deeply understood.

Whether you're a new mama, a seasoned parent, or just thinking about having kids, this one is packed with the realest talk and sweetest encouragement. Gr...

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In this heartfelt episode of The Modern Framily, JD sits down with his two closest friends, Aaron and Connor, to unpack the beautiful chaos of 13 years of deep friendship. From random college decisions to becoming dads in the same neighborhood, they explore what makes friendships last: vulnerability, shared faith, showing up in the hard moments, and plenty of fishing.

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June 17, 2025 46 mins

Ever feel like parenting is a wild ride you weren’t fully trained for? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Modern Framily Podcast, we dive into what it really means to raise kids in deep community. From parenting hacks like snackle boxes to rallying a crowd of 40 for a 4-year-old’s soccer game - grab the tissues because this one gets real.

We talk about:

  • Why it truly takes a village (and how to build one)
  • Letting others l...
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Welcome to an special Father's Day episode of The Modern Family! In this all-dudes episode, our hosts JD, Russell, Connor, Jaxon, Aaron, and Britt dive deep into their worlds of fatherhood.

The guys share their personal experiences and insights on what it means to be a dad in today's world. From the joys and challenges of parenting to the impact of our own fathers on our parenting styles, they talk through the nuances of raising ch...

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We’re finally doing it—welcome to Episode 1 of the Modern Framily Podcast! This summer, we decided to hit record and share a peek into the wild, beautiful chaos of our crew—aka the Modern Framily. If you’ve ever wondered how to build strong friendships as an adult, raise kids with your friends, or just need a new podcast about modern parenting, faith, and real-life relationships—you’re in the right place.

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