Table Talks with the Tares

The Honest Underscore
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Husband and wife duo MJ & Ash believe honest self-reflection is a critical component in growth. Listen in on their conversations as they process what their words and actions are currently cultivating in their home, work, relationships, and ministry.

  1. 4D AGO

    163 - Love when Capacity is Low

    Valentine’s Day hits different when you’re sleep-deprived and surrounded by tiny humans! In this episode, we reflect on how love looked when we first started dating vs. what connection looks like now in a low capacity season. From shifting expectations to finding small moments that matter, we talk about how we keep choosing each other through every stage of life. ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/154-controlling-the-controllables-and-a-shortcut/id1661247515?i=1000740203183 ‌ Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time. ‌ Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com. Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter! For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

    41 min

  2. FEB 2

    162 - Why We Chose a Literature-Based Approach to Learning

    In this episode, we’re talking about our approach to homeschooling and why we’ve fallen in love with the Homeschool Made Simple method. It’s research-based, interest-led, and literature rich which has brought so much simplicity, freedom, and actual joy to our days. Whether you're deep in homeschool life or just curious what it could look like, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s worked, what’s surprised us, and how we’ve made learning a natural part of our family rhythm. ‌ Resources mentioned: Homeschool Made Simple: https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/ Homeschool Philosophy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/212-homeschool-made-simple-educational-philosophy-in/id1506875183?i=1000654143902 ‌ Morning Rhythm Resources: https://a.co/d/9R5IXQ4 https://a.co/d/evd1wem ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/158-how-to-make-screen-time-a-non-issue-family-health-reset/id1661247515?i=1000743802873 ‌ Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time. ‌ Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com. Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter! For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

    43 min

  3. JAN 26

    161 - Follow the Money: What Our Spending Says About Our Hearts

    In this episode, we open up about how we think about money, what matters to us, what systems have worked in different seasons, and what still trips us up (spoiler: it’s not just the coffee budget). We’re sharing the real talk behind aligning priorities and figuring out finances as a team. If money convos usually stress you out, this one’s for you. Resources mentioned: Budgeting app mentioned: https://www.monarch.com/ Budgeting app we actually use: https://goodbudget.com/ Driving app mentioned: https://comma.ai/openpilot Mimetic desire: https://a.co/d/6dQ1nDF Inside joke: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladbible/video/7555943643681410337 Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/128-are-we-good-money-marriage-miscommunication/id1661247515?i=1000712071408 ‌ Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time. ‌ Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com. Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter! For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

    39 min

  4. JAN 19

    160 - How we’re building health habits that actually stick

    In this episode, we’re breaking down where we’re at with our health goals. We talk about our journey from keto to strength training, what postpartum has looked like the 3rd time around, and how we’re (slowly) able to prioritize working out again without going to extremes. If you’re trying to get back into a rhythm with your health and need a reminder that slow is still progress, this one’s for you. ‌ Resources mentioned: https://stronglifts.com/ https://fasterwaytofatloss.com/?utm_term=&utm_campaign=Google+Display:+Acquire+New+Users&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=5085131482&hsa_cam=23285086799&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23285088428&gbraid=0AAAAACzsm0YueGBxf5_p3u65jx10OK37l&gclid=Cj0KCQiAprLLBhCMARIsAEDhdPfnq46JGoNRrHzBeKoKmAWhe2oGubqIvfNdQOdG2l01bXOgSeDtSdYaAoufEALw_wcB https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/maps-fitness-individual-programs?gc_id=22795775976&h_ga_id=181300227486&h_ad_id=792699586949&h_keyword_id=kwd-462919115013&h_keyword=mind%20pump%20media&h_placement=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22795775976&gbraid=0AAAAADhtWENdDpAE1QWxGw4orgvXzs0cz&gclid=Cj0KCQiAprLLBhCMARIsAEDhdPc4cB6KbiJTAnZFsGh6G45izIiZARY6IiKUbRuJqEaUexvlXUCPnBMaArgCEALw_wcB ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-the-1-conflict-in-our-relationship-probably/id1661247515?i=1000597249218 ‌ Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time. ‌ Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com. Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter! For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

    40 min

  5. JAN 12

    159 - Rethinking Resolutions: Why we’re focusing on habits not hustle

    We’re kicking off a new series all about setting realistic goals for our family and individually. In this episode, we unpack how our approach to goal-setting has shifted this year being less about crushing checklists and more about cultivating the kind of people we want to become. We’re talking habit-based goals, rightly ordering our loves, and getting clear on wha’s actually important in this season. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to “do it all,” this one’s for you. Resources mentioned: https://www.blueletterbible.org/nlt/1th/4/11-12/s_1115011 https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/2co/3/18/s_1081018 https://a.co/d/goo4rGW https://a.co/d/gbWxbvL ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/146-seeking-the-sacred-work-of-ordinary-days-what/id1661247515?i=1000731579553 ‌ Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time. ‌ Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com. Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter! For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

    29 min

  6. JAN 5

    158 - How to make screen time a non-issue, family health reset

    We’re kicking off the year by talking about where we’re at with tech and health in our home because to be honest, both could use a reset. From managing screen time with our kids to realizing we’ve been leaning hard into convenience (hello, Chick-Fil-A nugs), we’re reflecting on what’s working, what’s not, and the one degree changes we’re making to feel more like ourselves again. If you’re needing a health revamp too, listen in! Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. ‌ Brazo de Mercedes recipe we used: https://panlasangpinoy.com/brazo-de-mercedes-cake-recipe/    Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-107-artificial-intelligence-pondering-the-correct/id1661247515?i=1000683768395 ‌ Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time. ‌ Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com. Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter! For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

    41 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    157 - 2025 Table Talks Wrapped, The Big Habit We Want to Model: Reading

    As we wrap up the year, we’re reflecting on the rhythms that helped us keep our sanity in a season of constant unpredictability. From cozy book moments with the kids (thank you, Christmas gifts) to kitchen chaos trying to recreate Gram’s iconic cookies, we’re reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and what we want more of in the new year. Resources mentioned: Book: https://a.co/d/1FJK5e0 Love Style Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-25-how-we-love-argue-the-vacillator-how-it-affects/id1661247515?i=1000613984775 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-26-how-mj-loves-the-avoider-what-i-would-tell-my/id1661247515?i=1000614852622 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-27-how-the-vacillator-and-avoider-collide/id1661247515?i=1000615699628 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-28-lessons-of-a-vacillator-and-avoider/id1661247515?i=1000616625402 ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-119-how-to-avoid-getting-sucked-into-a/id1661247515?i=1000702501261 ‌ Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time. ‌ Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com. Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter! For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

    47 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    156 - One tool we’re using to work through conflict

    In this episode, we break down a recent conflict and how we worked through it. We talk about how ADHD shows up in our relationship especially in moments of tension, how differently we experience conflict, and the tools we’re using to move toward each other instead of away. ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/143-whats-in-my-adhd-parenting-toolkit-what-actually-helps/id1661247515?i=1000727849431 ‌ Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time. ‌ Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com. Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter! For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

    46 min
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Husband and wife duo MJ & Ash believe honest self-reflection is a critical component in growth. Listen in on their conversations as they process what their words and actions are currently cultivating in their home, work, relationships, and ministry.

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  • Creator
    The Honest Underscore
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
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