The Photo Album Podcast

The Photo Album
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This podcast is about faith, family, creativity, and living with intention in a noisy world. Each episode is a thoughtful conversation and reflection on staying grounded, joyful, and present—especially as a spouse, parent, and creative navigating real-life pressure, stress, and responsibility. We talk about meaningful work, strong relationships, personal growth, and what it looks like to lead well at home and beyond. If you’re trying to build a life that prioritizes what truly matters—without burning out or losing yourself—this podcast is for you. New episodes release regularly. Listen in!

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 32 - 9 Years And Counting

    Nine years of marriage. Three kids. A lot of memories, a lot of mistakes, and a whole lot of learning along the way. In this episode of *The Photo Album Podcast*, we sit down and talk honestly about what these first nine years of marriage have taught us—what we expected, what surprised us, and the things we had to learn the hard way. We talk about learning how to communicate, giving each other grace, admitting when we're wrong, and realizing that marriage isn't always 50/50. We also reflect on how having children completely changed our lives, the conversations we wish we had before getting married, and how our faith and relationship with God have shaped our marriage and family. Most importantly, we talk about where we are now—and how different our marriage feels after nine years of growing, changing, making mistakes, and finding our way back to what matters most. Nine years down. A lifetime to go. Thanks for being part of our story. ❤️

  2. Sep 26

    Episode 31 - My One And Only Sister

    This week on The Photo Album, Nate welcomes a very special guest… his sister, Hannah! With Hannah preparing to leave New Jersey and move to Florida, the two siblings sit down for a conversation about growing up together, childhood memories, family, faith, careers, and the experiences that have shaped them along the way. They talk about what it was like growing up nearly a decade apart, being raised in a Christian home, the difference between public school and Christian school, music and some of their family's favorite memories, their grandparents, and Hannah's journey into nursing. Hannah also shares some of the experiences she had working in the ER and labor & delivery, before eventually settling into endoscopy. But this conversation comes at a unique time. After 33 years in New Jersey, Hannah has just left her nursing job and is preparing for a huge new chapter with her husband as they move to Florida. It's a fun, honest, sometimes emotional look back at where we came from, the memories we share, the faith we were raised in, and what it means to watch someone you love start a completely new chapter. Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Photo Album!

  3. Sep 19

    Episode 30 - Our Hobbies, Our Kids

    What are the things you love doing simply because they make you happy? In this episode of The Photo Album, we’re talking all about hobbies — the things we’ve enjoyed throughout our lives, how we first became interested in them, and why some of those interests have stuck with us over the years. As parents, we also talk about what it’s like watching our kids discover the things they love. We’d love for them to develop some of the same interests we have, but we also want to encourage them to explore, try new things, and develop passions that are completely their own. Because raising kids isn’t just about passing down the things we love. It’s about giving them the space to discover who they are. We share some of our favorite hobbies, the stories behind them, and what we hope our girls will discover as they grow up. Join us this Saturday at 6 PM EST for another episode of The Photo Album!

  4. Sep 12

    Episode 29 - More Like Christ

    Would someone see Jesus if they followed you around for 24 hours? That question stopped us in our tracks—and it became the starting point for this episode of The Photo Album Podcast. We’re having an honest conversation about what it looks like to reflect Christ in our everyday lives. Not just at church or when we’re intentionally trying to be “good Christians,” but in the small, ordinary interactions that make up our days. We talk about stepping outside of our comfort zones, making the first move when it comes to meeting people, getting more involved in our communities, building relationships with our neighbors, and being more intentional about the way we interact with people at church and at our kids’ school. We also talk about something that hits a little closer to home: our kids are watching us. The way we treat people, the way we respond to others, and whether or not we’re willing to step outside of ourselves can teach them far more than anything we simply tell them. And through it all, we keep coming back to one question: Are we living in a way that reflects Jesus—even when nobody is watching? We certainly don’t have it all figured out. In fact, this conversation left us realizing there are plenty of areas where *we* need to do better. But maybe that’s the point. Following Christ means continually asking how we can grow, serve, love others, and make sure our lives actually reflect what we say we believe. Join us for an honest conversation about faith, family, community, and what it means to practice the presence of God in everyday life.

  5. Sep 5

    Episode 28 - The First Day Of School

    The First Day of School: Letting Go, Growing Up & All the Feelings in Between Day one of school is officially in the books… and somehow, we think the parents may have had more emotions than the kids. 😅 In this episode of The Photo Album Podcast, we’re talking about our oldest daughter Molly’s very first day of first grade—and everything that came with it. This wasn’t just another first day of school. It was her first day at a brand-new school, which meant new teachers, new friends, a new routine, and a whole lot of uncertainty for all of us. We talk about the nerves leading up to that first drop-off, the emotional moment of sending your child off into a place where you can't be there to protect them, and the strange realization that your little kids are suddenly becoming actual kids right before your eyes. For us, this episode is really about one of the hardest parts of parenting: watching your children grow, knowing you can't always go with them. If you’re a parent sending your child back to school—or especially sending them to a new school—we hope you’ll relate to some of the emotions we experienced and maybe feel a little less alone in them.

  6. Aug 29

    Episode 27 - Is Seasonal Depression Real?

    Is Seasonal Depression Real? Summer is almost over. School starts next week. The days are getting shorter, routines are changing, and suddenly we’re reminded that another season of life is coming to an end. But why can this time of year bring up so many different emotions? In this episode of “The Photo Album”, we talk about whether seasonal depression is real and why the end of summer can sometimes leave us feeling sad, anxious, nostalgic, or just… off. We dive into how much of what we feel might be connected to the changing seasons, the transition back to school, and the memories and experiences we’ve carried with us from this time of year throughout our lives. We talk about the things we remember about the end of summer growing up, how those memories may shape the way we feel today, and how our emotions can be influenced by the changes happening around us—even when we don't always realize it. Most importantly, we talk about how we can navigate those feelings going forward, embrace the season we're entering, and focus on the things we have to look forward to this year. Because sometimes the end of one season can feel a little sad… but it can also be the beginning of something really beautiful. 🎙️ **Listen in and join the conversation.** What does the end of summer make *you* feel? And what are you looking forward to this fall?

  7. Aug 22

    Episode 26 - The Daughter’s Pastor

    A Story That Goes Beyond Our Generation In this special episode of “The Photo Album”, Deanna sits down with her dad, Pastor Vince McDonald, for a conversation that is deeply personal and meaningful to our family. Pastor Vince shares stories from growing up, the experiences that shaped him, his journey to becoming a pastor, and some of the family stories that helped shape the person he is today. Along the way, we get a glimpse into the people, moments, faith, and experiences that came before us. This episode is especially meaningful because “The Photo Album” has always been about more than just parenting, marriage, or the moments we're experiencing right now. It's about family. It's about where we came from, the people who helped shape us, and the stories we want to preserve and pass down to our children. As parents, we spend so much time thinking about the memories we're creating for our kids that sometimes we forget to look back at the memories and stories that made us who we are. We're excited to bring more of our family into “The Photo Album” and hope this conversation reminds you to sit down with the people you love, ask questions, and capture their stories while you still can. Because every family has a story worth remembering. ❤️ 🎙️ Welcome to “The Photo Album” — where we're capturing the moments, stories, faith, and memories that make a family.

  8. Aug 15

    Episode 25 - When Our Children Are Grown

    What do we hope our children say about us when they’re older? One day, our kids will be grown. They’ll have their own lives, their own families, and their own memories of what it was like to grow up in our home. In this episode of *The Photo Album*, we sit down and ask ourselves a question that can be both encouraging and uncomfortable: **What do we hope our children say about us when they look back on their childhood?** We talk about the things we hope they remember—the laughter, the love, the traditions, the conversations, the moments we were present—and the kind of parents we hope we became. But we also talk about what we *don’t* want them to say. We don't want them to remember us as parents who were always stressed, angry, distracted, too busy, or more concerned with everything around us than the little people right in front of us. None of us are going to parent perfectly. We’re going to lose our patience, make mistakes, and have days where we fall short. But we have the opportunity every day to build the kind of home and family our children will remember. Because someday, the childhood we're creating right now will become “their story to tell.” ❤️ 🎙️ **New episode this Saturday at 6PM EST.** Come listen, reflect with us, and maybe ask yourself: “What do I hope my kids say about me someday?”

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This podcast is about faith, family, creativity, and living with intention in a noisy world. Each episode is a thoughtful conversation and reflection on staying grounded, joyful, and present—especially as a spouse, parent, and creative navigating real-life pressure, stress, and responsibility. We talk about meaningful work, strong relationships, personal growth, and what it looks like to lead well at home and beyond. If you’re trying to build a life that prioritizes what truly matters—without burning out or losing yourself—this podcast is for you. New episodes release regularly. Listen in!

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  • Creator
    The Photo Album
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
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