It’s An Us Thing

Brett and Christina Varvel
  • 5.0 (19)
  • Christianity

Life was never meant to be lived separately—and neither was following Jesus. It’s An Us Thing with Brett & Christina Varvel is an honest, faith-filled conversation about marriage, parenting, calling, suffering, hope, laughter, and everyday life. Through storytelling, vulnerability, and biblical truth, Brett and Christina bring real-life stories back to Jesus and invite you to pursue Him together—wherever life takes you. Come listen in as they bring the Gospel into real life—and discover what happens when “me” becomes “us,” and “us” keeps pointing back to Him.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. 5 - When Calling Doesn’t Come With Guarantees

    What happens when the career you feel called to pursue comes without guarantees? For Brett, a career in acting and directing means freelance work, uncertainty, and seasons of waiting. In this episode, Brett and Christina talk honestly about how financial uncertainty affected anxiety, identity, marriage, and the pressure Brett felt to measure his worth by his ability to provide. They share how they’ve learned to budget, steward their money, and live differently rather than trying to keep up with everyone else. But the deeper question is one of surrender: What happens when the thing we look to for security becomes the thing God asks us to release? Through years of uncertainty, they’ve learned that true provision isn’t found in a career, a paycheck, or a plan. It’s found in the One who provides. Connect with Brett and Christina Varvel Brett on Instagram ⁠⁠@brettvarvel⁠⁠Brett on ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠Join ⁠⁠Christina’s Couch ⁠⁠Buy ⁠⁠⁠Christina's Book⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠www.brettvarvel.com⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠www.christinavarvel.com

  2. Aug 17

    Ep. 4 - Doing Family Differently

    What does it look like to build a family that thrives when life involves travel, unpredictable schedules, and long days on a film set? Brett and Christina get practical about navigating filmmaking, homeschooling, parenting, and family life, whether they’re traveling together or Christina is holding down the fort at home. They share stories from filming Disciples in the Moonlight and talk honestly about unrealistic expectations in marriage and the choices that make their family unique. Their family doesn’t always look like everyone else’s—and they’ve learned that’s okay. Instead of letting culture dictate how they should raise their children, they’ve focused on what serves their family well: studying the Bible together, sharing meals, reading aloud, and, most importantly, doing life together while pointing their children to Jesus. They’ve learned that thriving isn’t about having the perfect schedule or doing things like everyone else. It’s about knowing what matters most and faithfully building your family around it. Different doesn’t have to mean divided. It can mean doing what God has called your family to do together. Watch Disciples in the Moonlight on Angel, Amazon, Apple, Fandango, or Google. Connect with Brett and Christina Varvel Brett on Instagram ⁠@brettvarvel⁠Brett on ⁠Facebook ⁠Join ⁠Christina’s Couch ⁠Buy ⁠⁠Christina's Book⁠⁠Visit ⁠www.brettvarvel.com⁠Visit ⁠www.christinavarvel.com

  3. Aug 17

    Ep. 3 - Together, Even When We're Apart

    What does marriage look like when one spouse is on a film set and the other is at home? How do you stay connected, make decisions together, and pursue God’s calling without creating two separate lives? Brett and Christina get honest about the realities of navigating life project to project. They share how they stay connected when they’re physically apart, make career and family decisions together, and encourage each other when one of them is ready to give up. They also talk about the unrealistic expectations they each brought into marriage—and how those expectations created strife, affected their relationship with God, and ultimately had to be surrendered to the reality of their life and God’s purposes. They don’t have it all figured out. But they’re learning that marriage isn’t about building the life you imagined; it’s about pursuing Jesus together in the life He has given you. Because even when you’re not physically together, you don’t have to live separate lives. Connect with Brett and Christina Varvel Brett on Instagram ⁠@brettvarvel⁠Brett on ⁠Facebook ⁠Join ⁠Christina’s Couch ⁠Buy ⁠⁠Christina's Book⁠⁠Visit ⁠www.brettvarvel.com⁠Visit ⁠www.christinavarvel.com

  4. Aug 7

    Ep. 2 - Hero Worship

    In a culture that celebrates celebrity and success, what happens when admiration turns into worship? And how do we stay grounded when people begin to put us—or those we admire—on a pedestal? Brett and Christina pull back the curtain on navigating recognition, influence, and the subtle pressures of hero worship. Drawing from their experiences in filmmaking and writing, they explore the temptation to find identity in applause, the importance of humility and accountability, and why every gift and accomplishment ultimately points back to the One who gave it. Whether you’ve ever been in the spotlight, admired someone from afar, or wrestled with the desire for recognition, this conversation is a reminder that our worth isn’t found in popularity, influence, or accomplishments. It’s found in Christ alone. Because there is only One worthy of our worship. Connect with Brett and Christina Varvel Brett on Instagram @brettvarvelBrett on Facebook Join Christina’s Couch Buy ⁠Christina's Book⁠Visit www.brettvarvel.comVisit www.christinavarvel.com

  5. Aug 7

    Ep. 1 - It’s An Us Thing

    Welcome to the first episode of It’s An Us Thing with Brett and Christina Varvel! In this first episode, Brett and Christina introduce themselves, share why they’re here, and unpack the meaning behind the title It’s An Us Thing—a phrase that has come to define not only their marriage, but the way they approach all of life together. Brett is an actor and director in the film industry, but more importantly, he is a follower of Jesus Christ, husband, and father. Christina is Brett’s “real wife,” a homeschool mom, author, blogger, and fellow follower of Jesus. Over the years, they’ve learned that marriage and life were never meant to be lived separately. Their desire is to pursue Jesus together, no matter where He leads them. In this podcast, Brett and Christina begin tackling the questions they’re asked most often as a couple navigating filmmaking, calling, marriage, parenting, travel, finances, convictions, and all the unexpected adventures that come with life. So pull up a seat and listen in as they answer some of the most common questions about their not-so-ordinary life—and share why, for them, it’s an us thing. Connect with Brett and Christina Varvel Brett on Instagram ⁠@brettvarvel⁠Brett on ⁠Facebook ⁠Join ⁠Christina’s Couch ⁠Buy Christina's BookVisit ⁠www.brettvarvel.com⁠Visit ⁠www.christinavarvel.com⁠

  • 5 Episodes

5
out of 5
19 Ratings

About

Life was never meant to be lived separately—and neither was following Jesus. It’s An Us Thing with Brett & Christina Varvel is an honest, faith-filled conversation about marriage, parenting, calling, suffering, hope, laughter, and everyday life. Through storytelling, vulnerability, and biblical truth, Brett and Christina bring real-life stories back to Jesus and invite you to pursue Him together—wherever life takes you. Come listen in as they bring the Gospel into real life—and discover what happens when “me” becomes “us,” and “us” keeps pointing back to Him.

Information

  • Creator
    Brett and Christina Varvel
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brett and Christina Varvel
  • Show Website
    It’s An Us Thing