More Than Reality with Adam and Danielle

Adam and Danielle Busby

Welcome to "More Than Reality" with Adam and Danielle Busby, the proud parents of 6 beautiful daughters—5 of whom made history as the first set of all-female quintuplets born in the United States. After 10 incredible seasons of our hit TV show OutDaughtered on TLC, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our extraordinary life like never before. Join us as we navigate the joys and challenges of raising a family of 8, share unfiltered stories from our journey, and explore everything from parenting tips to personal growth. It’s life, love, laughter, and a whole lot of chaos—because our reality is so much more than what you’ve seen on screen.Tune in each week for a candid look into our world, where the real adventure begins when the cameras stop rolling.

  1. 3d ago

    We Haven’t Even Started Homeschooling… and We’re Already Disagreeing

    Episode 95 of More Than Reality with Adam and Danielle Busby gets a little spicy. We’re officially settling into the new house, the podcast studio is still a garage, projects are piling up, Blayke is heading back to school—and the quintuplets are about to begin homeschooling. But before homeschool even starts, Adam and Danielle realize they’re not exactly on the same page about what it should look like. What time should the school day start? How much structure do kids need? Is the freedom of homeschooling the whole point—or can too much freedom create bad habits? And when one parent is taking on the responsibility of teaching while the other is working outside the home, how involved should that spouse be? What starts as a conversation about schedules turns into something much deeper: trust, control, fear of the unknown, feeling left out, communication in marriage, and the difference between expressing concern and making your spouse feel unsupported. Danielle shares why she believes God has been leading their family toward homeschooling for the past two years, while Adam opens up about why the transition may be stirring up some unexpected fears and insecurities of his own. This one is about as More Than Reality as it gets—an actual marriage conversation happening in real time, without pretending they already have everything figured out. If you homeschool—or you and your spouse had very different feelings before starting—we especially want to hear from you: How did the non-teaching spouse adjust to homeschooling? How involved are they? And were these kinds of conversations normal in your house too? Drop your experience in the comments. 🥩 GOOD RANCHERS With the move, back-to-school season, homeschooling and six girls to feed, having quality meat already stocked in the freezer makes crazy weeknights a whole lot easier. Good Ranchers delivers 100% American meat from local American farms and ranches straight to your door. Go to goodranchers.com/busby to get $50 off plus free meat with every order when you start a plan. You can also build your own box starting as low as $129. The offer automatically applies when you visit the Busby link. American meat delivered. 💨 AIRDOCTOR After everything our family has experienced with mold, pollen and indoor air quality, AirDoctor has become the air purifier we trust throughout our home. Its three-stage filtration system is designed to capture dust, pollen, mold spores, pet dander, odors, bacteria, viruses and ultrafine particles. Visit AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code MORETHAN to get $250 off select AirDoctor purifiers, including the 3500, 4000 and 5500 models. Every purchase is also backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to Good Ranchers and AirDoctor for sponsoring this episode. More Than Reality is where Adam and Danielle Busby talk honestly about faith, marriage, parenting, raising six daughters, life after reality TV and everything happening beyond what you see on the surface. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 6

    We Finally Moved! Our New Home, New Studio & Fresh Start

    After more than a year of waiting, praying, house hunting, and trusting God's timing... we're finally HOME. In this episode of More Than Reality, Adam and Danielle Busby take you inside one of the biggest transitions their family has made in years. From moving day chaos and saying goodbye to the rental house to building Adam's dream podcast studio and settling into a home that finally feels like "ours," this episode is filled with gratitude, excitement, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories. We also talk about: Why this older home already feels different The emotional end of the rental chapter Danielle's Heart of Her Live event in Michigan Blake's suitcase taking an unexpected trip to Mexico Life in a new neighborhood with an incredible community Preparing for homeschool and a brand-new school year The studio renovation plans and what's coming next This isn't just about moving houses—it's about stepping into a brand-new season for our family. ❤️ If you've ever prayed for the next chapter, waited on God's timing, or started over, we hope this episode encourages you. Sponsors 🏖️ Cozy EarthExperience the luxury sheets and beach towels we can't stop talking about.Use code MORETHAN for 20% OFF at cozyearth.com. 👶 MomcozyParents of newborns—you'll want to check out the Night Pro Bottle Warmer and Deep Clean Bottle Washer D8.Use code MORETHAN for 20% OFF at momcozy.com. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: Subscribe for new episodes every week. Leave a comment and let us know: What makes a house finally feel like home to you? Share this episode with someone who's starting a new chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Jul 30

    20 Years of Marriage, a New House & Starting Over Again

    Tomorrow, we close on our new house—and somehow we’re still packing, recording a podcast, preparing for a ministry trip, and trying to keep our brains from turning into scrambled eggs. In this episode of More Than Reality, we’re recording for the final time in our rental house before the movers arrive. We share the chaos of packing up a family of eight, how differently each of our girls handles moving, why Adam would rather do almost anything than pack, and what it feels like to finally leave a house that was always meant to be temporary. This move also comes during a major milestone for us: our 20th wedding anniversary. We reflect on getting married at 22, raising six daughters, navigating life in the public eye, and walking through seasons that have tested us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Marriage has not always been easy, but our commitment to God, our covenant, and one another has continued to pull us back together. We also talk about why face-to-face time still matters, how marriage affects parenting, and what has helped us stay connected through 20 years of change, pressure, children, careers, television, and everyday life. In this episode: • Closing on our new house and moving day chaos• Recording the same podcast twice after forgetting to hit record• Sending the quints to Louisiana during the move• The very different ways each Busby daughter packs• Why Danielle declutters and Adam keeps everything• Feeling unsettled during a year in a temporary home• Celebrating 20 years of marriage• How fame and public pressure affected our relationship• Keeping God at the center of marriage• Why couples need intentional face-to-face time• What we hope the next 20 years will look like We’d love to hear from you: What marriage questions would you like us to answer in an upcoming Q&A episode? Leave them in the comments or send us a message on social media. Thank you for joining us for Episode 93 of More Than Reality with Adam and Danielle Busby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Jul 23

    The Busby Family’s Flood Scare & Father-Daughter Getaway

    Adam and Danielle Busby are in the middle of another hectic family chapter—and this getaway became far more eventful than anyone expected. In Episode 92 of More Than Reality, Adam recounts taking the quints on a father-daughter ranch trip while severe flooding swept through West Texas. With roads closed, GPS service down, flash-flood warnings sounding, and the girls growing increasingly worried, simply reaching the ranch became an unforgettable journey. Once safely there, the girls experience a classic Texas getaway filled with country dancing at Garner State Park, exotic ranch animals, clay shooting, homemade pizzas, and some much-needed quality time with Dad. Meanwhile, Danielle and Blayke enjoy rare one-on-one time together while packing for the Busbys’ upcoming move. Adam and Danielle also open up about moving stress, their approaching 20th wedding anniversary, raising teenagers, filming family life, and their very different plans for decorating the new house. In this episode: Adam’s frightening drive through a flood-affected area A special father-daughter trip with the Busby quints The girls’ Texas country-dance adventure Danielle and Blayke’s honest conversation about filming The pressure of packing and moving a family of eight Adam and Danielle’s 20th wedding anniversary Their hilarious disagreement over the new house Why family time feels especially important right now Thank you to our sponsor, Cozy Earth!Upgrade your summer essentials with Cozy Earth’s breathable bamboo sheets, luxurious beach towels, and more. Visit CozyEarth.com and use code MORE THAN for an exclusive 20% off. If you receive a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth on More Than Reality. What would make you more nervous: driving through flood warnings or taking five daughters to a country dance? Tell us in the comments! Subscribe for more honest conversations about faith, family, marriage, parenting, and life beyond OutDaughtered. This episode discusses deadly flooding and potentially dangerous road conditions. Never drive through floodwater or around official road closures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Jul 16

    Family Over Everything: How the Busbys Keep 6 Girls Close

    How do you raise six daughters who genuinely enjoy one another—and still want to come home when they’re grown? In Episode 91 of More Than Reality, OutDaughtered stars Adam and Danielle Busby share their hopes for the family they’re building and the intentional choices helping their daughters form lifelong relationships. Adam and Danielle open up about raising Blake and the quintuplets as six unique young women, navigating sibling conflict and competition, and teaching their girls that sisters stand up for one another. They also discuss making family dinners sacred, helping children resolve disagreements, celebrating different personalities and learning styles, and creating a home their daughters will always want to return to. In this episode: • Do siblings naturally become close—or must parents build that culture? • Why the Busbys teach “family over everything” • Raising quintuplets as five distinct individuals • Helping sisters handle conflict, exclusion, and competition • Why quick apologies, forgiveness, and real hugs matter • Creating meaningful family rhythms through meals and game nights • Encouraging children to make good choices when parents aren’t present • The lasting inheritance Adam and Danielle hope to give their daughters Whether you’re parenting multiples, raising siblings with very different personalities, or simply hoping to build a closer family, this conversation offers an honest and encouraging reminder: strong family bonds are created through small, intentional moments repeated over time. “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” — Romans 12:10 CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK Choose one evening to sit around the table as a family. Begin with a simple question: “What was your favorite part of today?” THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR AIRDOCTOR Help protect the air your family breathes with AirDoctor’s powerful three-stage filtration. Visit https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code MORETHAN to receive $250 off select AirDoctor purifiers, including the 3500, 4500, and 5500 models. Purchases are backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. This exclusive podcast offer is available for a limited time. Subscribe to More Than Reality for honest conversations with Adam and Danielle Busby about faith, marriage, parenting, family life, and everything beyond what you see on television. What family tradition made your childhood home feel like home? Share it in the comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jul 9

    We’re Under Contract! Moving Chaos, Family Stress & God’s Timing

    Adam and Danielle are back for Episode 90 with a major life update: the Busbys are officially under contract on a house! After months of waiting, praying, negotiating, and wondering what was next, things finally started moving — but now everything is happening all at once. Between inspections, packing, moving deadlines, summer chaos with six girls, Danielle’s Heart of Her event in Michigan, Adam’s work projects, and their 20th wedding anniversary, life feels full, stressful, exciting, and very real. In this episode, Adam and Danielle talk about the house update, the reality of moving a big family, how differently they handle stress, keeping kids entertained during summer, Danielle’s health and water aerobics journey, and learning to stay grateful even when life feels chaotic. Sometimes God answers prayers in a way that still requires patience, courage, and a lot of cardboard boxes. In this episode: * The Busbys are under contract on a house * Moving deadlines and packing chaos * How Adam and Danielle handle stress differently * Summer life with six girls at home * Danielle’s Heart of Her Michigan event * Squishy hunting, slime, and kid chaos * Learning to trust God’s timing in a busy season * Plans for a future podcast studio Sponsors 💧 Cure Hydration Get 20% off at curehydration.com with code MORETHAN. You can also find Cure at Target. 🛏️ Cozy Earth Use code MORETHAN for 20% off at cozyearth.com. Mention that you heard about Cozy Earth on More Than Reality in the post-purchase survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jul 2

    Don’t Waste the Waiting | Our House Search & Trusting God’s Timing

    Sometimes the hardest part of life isn’t the answer… it’s the waiting. Today’s Sponsor 🥩 Good Ranchers Good Ranchers delivers 100% American meat directly to your door from local American farms and ranches. Use code BUSBY at checkout to receive: ✔️ Free Meat for Life ✔️ $50 OFF your first order 👉 https://GoodRanchers.com In this episode, Adam and Danielle open up about the season they’ve been walking through as they continue searching for their next family home. With their lease coming to an end, multiple offers falling through, and countless decisions still ahead, they’re learning that waiting isn’t just about patience—it’s about trust. They also share how this season reminds them of past chapters in their lives, from infertility and the NICU to unexpected life changes that ultimately revealed God’s bigger plan. If you’re waiting on answers about your family, your health, your career, your marriage, or your future, this conversation is for you. Don’t waste the waiting. In this episode: * Our latest house hunting update * Why waiting reveals our character * Learning to trust God’s timing instead of our own * Lessons from infertility, parenting, and unexpected life changes * How to find peace when life feels uncertain * Practical ways to change your prayers during difficult seasons If today’s conversation encouraged you, we’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may be in a season of waiting. We love you guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to "More Than Reality" with Adam and Danielle Busby, the proud parents of 6 beautiful daughters—5 of whom made history as the first set of all-female quintuplets born in the United States. After 10 incredible seasons of our hit TV show OutDaughtered on TLC, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our extraordinary life like never before. Join us as we navigate the joys and challenges of raising a family of 8, share unfiltered stories from our journey, and explore everything from parenting tips to personal growth. It’s life, love, laughter, and a whole lot of chaos—because our reality is so much more than what you’ve seen on screen.Tune in each week for a candid look into our world, where the real adventure begins when the cameras stop rolling.

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