Kaitlin, Caroline, and Emily reminisce about Kaitlin’s bad highlights. Caroline’s apartment gets overrun with gnats, she inhales a bottle of Raid, finds a stray cat, and has a close encounter with an opossum…all in one day. Emily struggles to do basic math. Kaitlin makes an Amazon Wishlist so friends and family can buy her gifts (yes this includes you, listeners).

Emily gives Kaitlin the greatest compliment of her life. The saga continues with the curse of Matt and Emily’s HVAC. Kaitlin and Scott go on a trip to Maryland and revisit the site of Scott’s most “profound” spiritual experience. They also get to see their nephew pitch in front of 40,000 people. His name is Garret Declue. He plays Banana Ball. He’s #17 on the Firefighters. He’s awesome. Go check him out. And in other news, Kaitlin wants to become an internet troll.

Emily gets FIRED UP about her and Matt’s latest HVAC debacle. Kaitlin’s driving is starting to become a genuine hazard for the general public. Everyone debates lazy vacations vs. excursion vacations. Kaitlin gets into a sticky situation with her fake nails. Everyone (except Scott…cough cough…) finally listens to Lights On with Carl Lentz and shares their initial thoughts.

Kaitlin and Emily are experiencing a dog attack epidemic. Nick Canon hosts a Father’s Day meet and greet…for his own children. Matt and Scott have strong feelings about the latest Pixar movie, Inside Out 2 (it might be the greatest movie ever made). The gang gets into politics for the first time...and last. And everyone shares their thoughts on Carl Lentz’s new podcast, Lights On with Carl Lentz.

Scott’s inability to pronounce words in proper English is starting to cause mass confusion. Apparently Toad from the Mario universe has a different name?? Kaitlin nearly has an encounter with a home intruder. Matt and Emily finally upgrade to a king bed and forget how beds work. Scott has a debacle with a watch Kaitlin gifted him.

Meredith Miller is a pastor, parent, and writer with over 20 years experience in children’s ministry and curriculum. Meredith was Curriculum Director for the children’s ministry at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, Illinois, where she created the framework for lessons that responds to the latest research on kids and faith formation. In 2019 she and her husband Curtis started Pomona Valley Church –a church on Zoom that wants to live the one-anothers, neighbor well, and do justice. And eat. Today, she joins us to talk about her book, Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn’t Have to Heal From, where we dive into things like, how to prevent instilling a moralistic faith in our kids, how to help our kids build trust in a good God as opposed to simply obedience training, and faith as a web vs. a wall. Please welcome, Meredith Miller.

While Matt and Emily are off developing gambling habits in Atlantic City (or ya know, attending a Veterinary conference), Kaitlin and Scott cuddle up on the couch for an Elliott’s only episode. It’s been a wild ride of a week in the Elliott household, so buckle up folks!

Emily P. Freeman is a New York Times bestselling author of six books, including the book she’s here to chat about today, How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away. Kaitlin and Emily discuss when it is time to walk in and out of metaphorical rooms in our lives, why it’s okay to change your mind, and the four steps in the discernment process. Emily is lovely, she’s wise, and a delight to listen to.

SWE Team takes a deep dive into water (not literally...like, drinking water). Kaitlin undergoes her most difficult life trial yet, glue on nails. Kaitlin almost burns her house down with her air fryer/oven/toaster/broiler. Thankfully Emily strongly endorses the fire blanket to keep us all safe. Kaitlin severely over-trusts her GPS when driving and frequently finds herself heading to the wrong destination. Honestly, after listening to this episode it’s a miracle Kaitlin is alive at all.

Author Harrison Scott Key joins us to talk about his book “How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told.” Harrison shares his story of his wife having an affair (twice) and how they were able to reconcile their marriage; how he leaned into his faith and church community during the darkest time of his life; how his wife felt about him writing a book about her affair; and how they have talked to their children about everything that has gone on in their marriage. It’s a heavy topic, but Harrison is hilarious and brilliantly weaves humor into his story.

Emily and Matt are watching One Tree Hill and stuck in 2005. Kaitlin almost ruins holidays for her children by letting them listen to her own podcast. Filtered water is taking up too much space in Scott’s life. No one can figure out if it’s “say your piece” or “say your peace.” Mark Driscoll gets booted off stage at a men’s conference. And Casa Bonita gets a makeover.

Happy Solar Eclipse Day! Kaitlin and Scott are flying directly into the heart of the solar eclipse....maybe as we speak. Scott is ancient and his body is failing him. Every illness ever has passed through the Elliott household this year. The gang chats Easter outfits and Kaitlin's potentially risqué (not actually) Easter shorts. And Matt comes up with a new (possibly legitimate) subscription business idea.

The Chicola sisters are BACK to talk about all things Love Is Blind Season 6. But SPOILER ALERT...if you intend to watch it, but have not seen it this will absolutely ruin it for you and give away everything! Unless you don't care, then by all means...listen away!

The day has come...It has finally happened ...please welcome (he was forced against his will)...Reverend Doctor Pastor Mr. Poppi Dad Tim Chicola to So...What Else! The gang chats about Love Is Blind, men's hair care, and Kate Middleton conspiracy theories while Scott continues to confuse the world with his mispronunciation of vowels. Overall, Dad was pretty underwhelmed with the whole experience so he's probably not ever coming back (he secretly loved it). Enjoy!

The Party Animals, Dustin Baber, horrible dentist experiences, Dr.Dan, Emily gets fired up about pet shopping, Kaitlin gives up social media for Reddit, Matt and Emily are electric toothbrush curious....it's a SWEpisode, you know the drill friends. 

Please welcome the one, the only, Dustin Doyle to SWE! You may remember Kate Doyle from previous episodes and may think it odd they have the same last name. Well, it’s no coincidence. They’re married. Kaitlin and Dustin chat about football (of all things) and recap the Super Bowl. Dustin’s involvement in arresting a Real House HUSBAND on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. What it was like for Dustin and Kate to get married young. We love Dustin and so will you!

It’s SWEpisode day baby! Parker Peach is turning one and Kaitlin is turning...another year older. Scott risks his life and trashes Italian cuisine staples. For some reason Matt is putting rosemary oil on his head, and has unusually soft feet. Kaitlin is starting a social media fast but will also still sort of be on social media. Chipwiches.

SWE interviews are back! This week Kaitlin chats with new friend and podcast co-host, Kelsey Aldinger. Kaitlin and Kelsey talk kids and their shared love of Bravo shows, and dive into Kelsey's journies with IVF and foster care. You're gonna love her!

Caroline joins Kaitlin for a one-on-one sisterly chat. They dive deep into the Enneagram, childhood dream careers, Kaitlin's puffy vest freak out, gushing, and phobias. Enjoy folks!

Happy birthday SWE! We totally forgot and almost missed it (...whoops). In oblivious celebration of our birthday, we cover topics like; Supergoop! and how it's NOT owned by Gwenith Paltrow, Kylie Jenner's striking resemblance to Cillian Murphy (pronounced sil-lee-en according to Kaitlin), Kaitlin and Scott's magical, never-ending salt shaker, Emily's favorite childhood video game to play on the toilet, that time Scott got handcuffed, the magnificent gift from the universe (or just New Jersey) that is gold cards, and Scott's plethora of time traveling friends.