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. 49M AGO

    Take More Risks. Rhythms become the Fallback #177

    It started with MJ saying we need to take more risks as a family and somehow that turned into tent camping with a baby. In this episode, we talk about why having strong rhythms isn't just about running a tight ship; it's what gives you the freedom to shake things up, try something hard, and actually recover from it. Plus, it’s a practical way we're teaching our kids to take measured risks. You'll walk away with: Why your rhythms aren't a ceiling, they're a launchpad for taking risks If you don't know how to do the thing, just do it bad first and go from there Resources Referenced: https://youtu.be/gjwofYhUJEM?si=eJ5-LePa6alYe41m Continue the conversation: → Your Next Listen: Ep. 133 — The Legacy We Hope to Build, Not Raising Entitled Kids — if raising kids who embrace hard things resonates, this one goes deeper into the legacy we’re trying to build. Find the gap. Fix the system. Live with purpose. New episodes every Monday. If this one helped you, share it with someone who needs it or leave a review. It's the best way to help us reach more people. Stay connected: 🌐 http://honestunderscore.com 📩 Enjoyed the episode? The conversation goes deeper in The Greenroom. Once a month we pull back the curtain on our process with one coaching insight, one lesson worth passing on, one question worth sitting with. Our job — help move your next step from uncertain to clear. [Let me into The Greenroom] ✉️ Questions, reflections, or something from this episode hit home? Send it our way → hello@honestunderscore.com

    28 min

  2. MAY 11

    176 - Good Intentions Aren’t Good Enough, Finding Restorative Rest as A Family

    Good intentions don’t automatically create the outcome you hope for. MJ tried to give Ash a break but the rest didn't actually restore. In this episode we unpack why good intentions miss when people recharge differently, and the real difference between rest and restoration. You'll walk away with: How loving your partner well means learning how they refuel The difference between rest and restoration, and why choosing what you need over what you want is sometimes harder than it sounds Continue the conversation: → Your Next Listen: Ep. 12 — The Sabbath: Our Foundational Rhythm— if this episode stirred something in you about rest, this is where we share the rhythm that's anchored our family for years. Find the gap. Fix the system. Live with purpose. New episodes every Monday. If this one helped you — share it with someone who needs it or leave a review. It's the best way to help us reach more people. Stay connected: 🌐 http://honestunderscore.com 📩 Enjoyed the episode? The conversation goes deeper in The Greenroom. Once a month we pull back the curtain on our process with one coaching insight, one lesson worth passing on, one question worth sitting with. Our job — help move your next step from uncertain to clear. [Let me into The Greenroom] ✉️ Questions, reflections, or something from this episode hit home? Send it our way → hello@honestunderscore.com

    44 min

  3. MAY 4

    175 - It Should Be Easier By Now

    This episode is for everyone who's doing the right things and still feels like they're running behind because that's been us lately. We're getting honest about what happens when the timeline you set for bouncing back from postpartum (your health, your family rhythms, your social life) just doesn't hold. Spoiler: ours hasn’t. Here's what we're unpacking: Why “bouncing back” takes longer than we want to admit What it looks like to actually meet each other where we are Learning to say no without guilt If you've ever looked at your life and thought it shouldn't be this hard, welcome to the table. Continue the conversation: → Your Next Listen: Ep. 169 — It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It — Because saying the right thing the wrong way still misses. This is a must-listen on how tone, timing, and delivery can completely change the message in your marriage. Find the gap. Fix the system. Live with purpose. New episodes every week. If this one helped, share it with someone who needs it, or leave a review. It's the best way to help us reach more people navigating the same things. Stay connected: 🌐 honestunderscore.com 📩 Monthly newsletter: one problem, one framework, one thing to try differently. Subscribe here. ✉️ hello@honestunderscore.com

    41 min

  4. APR 27

    174 - Rest or Prep: The Sunday Night Tension

    Sunday nights started feeling kinda tense… like we were already behind before Monday even hit. We realized it wasn’t our schedule, it was us being out of sync. Different expectations, missed communication, and all the other little stuff that adds up fast. So, we started asking 3 simple questions before the week starts. It’s helped us get on the same page and cut down a lot of unnecessary friction. ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/155-how-we-navigate-a-low-capacity-season-as-a-family/id1661247515?i=1000741341988 ‌ 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.

    32 min

  5. APR 20

    173 - When Intent Doesn’t Match Reality: Postpartum Edition

    Giving a real time health update and what it’s actually been like after 3 pregnancies. We talk about the pressure to “bounce back,” why we’re pushing against it, and what a slower, more sustainable approach to health looks like. If you’ve ever felt stuck and discouraged when it comes to your health journey, this one’s for you. ‌ Resources mentioned: ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/167-when-you-find-out-your-spouse-has-adhd/id1661247515?i=1000753984829 ‌ 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.

    36 min

  6. APR 13

    172 - How to Communicate when Life is Stressful

    How do you handle stress in your relationship and how do you show up when your spouse is the one feeling it? This week we’re talking about how we’ve learned (and are still learning) to navigate stress without letting it take over. From recognizing each other’s signals to supporting without fixing, we’re sharing what’s helped us stay grounded and connected when life feels a little chaotic. ‌ Resources mentioned: Quote: “God hasn’t just sent you to do his work in the lives of your children; he will use the lives of your children to advance his work in you.” - Paul David Tripp Parenting Books: https://a.co/d/00jzeS56 https://a.co/d/09fpFzus ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-6-its-all-about-communication/id1661247515?i=1000593165224 ‌ 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

  7. APR 6

    171 -The Amnesia of Parenting and Keeping the Long View

    We just celebrated 10 years of marriage with a cabin trip… and brought all three kids along. 😅 It was a blast and also a little reality check. We’re debriefing what we expected vs. what actually happened, where we maybe overshot things for this season, and how we’re learning to adjust expectations so they match real life with littles. If you’ve ever tried to make something special happen and ended up equal parts grateful and exhausted, you’ll feel this one. ‌ Resources mentioned: Tim Keller Sermon: https://podcast.gospelinlife.com/e/the-power-of-jesus/ https://a.co/d/03uUlTsX https://a.co/d/04lV5RnT ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/137-have-kids-early-and-often-what-i-think-about-that/id1661247515?i=1000721492279 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.

    42 min

  8. MAR 30

    170 - The Thing about Our Family that Others Notice

    Everyone says they need more margin, but who actually takes time to create it? In this conversation, we talk about how stacking small habits has helped us build rhythms that create real buffer in our lives. Not perfectly, but enough to breathe, rest, be present with our kids, and show up for others without feeling constantly maxed out. If your life feels full to the brim, this one might give practical insight for one small step to take in carving out buffer. ‌ Resources mentioned: https://a.co/d/0dEzCjNc Not mentioned in this episode but a good read on this topic: https://a.co/d/09d8smm9 ‌ Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/153-why-running-without-margin-always-catches-up-to-you/id1661247515?i=1000739111663 ‌ 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
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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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    The Honest Underscore
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    2022 - 2026
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