Josh and Katy discuss why men and women are waiting so long to get married, what the church should be doing about it, and Jenn and Sam take on using a sperm donor if you have a disability and the adoption vs. abortion debate.

Katy and Jenn talk about the Trump administrations rollback of Biden-era transgender policies, why the red states are outpacing blue when it comes to marriage and kids, the dating crisis and what to do about it and then Sam joins Jenn to talk about the concept of "mental load" that has some wives complaining on social media.

Josh starts off the episode with a Holy Week devotional and a very interesting observation about Jesus' last words. Then Katy and Josh talk about Daily Wire's Isabel Brown being attacked by the ladies of The View for promoting marriage and family, and the SCOTUS decision allowing Christian counselors the freedom to offer talk therapy to those who struggle with gender or sexual identity issues. Find more resources from TBU at thembeforeus.substack.com.

Katy and Josh discuss the death of Paul Ehrlich, author of The Population Bomb, who proposed many wrong ideas about having kids and continuing the next generation, a new GOP candidate who wants to tax "Only Fans" for degeneracy, and the reality of frozen embryos and their likelihood of survival.

Katy and Josh dig into the Supreme Court ruling that says California schools cannot keep secrets from parents about their child’s LGBT identity or so-called transition. Josh also shares how he talked with his daughter about abortion and we ask whether government-run health care delivers what it promises. Jenn and Sam discuss a nurse who witnessed a surrogate birth where the baby was immediately handed to two men, raising a question our culture refuses to face: why is a practice considered unethical with animals permitted with human children? Follow us on thembeforeus.substack.com for more resources to talk to your family and friends about the importance of protecting children's rights.

Katy and Josh talk about how the advent of same-sex marriage helped put the West in the fertility crisis it finds itself in. Since marriage and having children are the keys to continuing civilization, Katy is presenting a 3-part dating series you won't want to miss. Then Jenn and Sam take on how opponents fight about the definition of marriage in our social media comments and how we can respond.

This week, Katy and Josh take on some of the loudest cultural conversations shaping modern family life — from influencers promoting divorce as a pathway to “personal happiness,” to the difficult realities surrounding abuse and what the data reveals about the safest family structure for children. Moving beyond slogans and sentimentality, they ask hard questions about what love truly requires, what children genuinely need, and whether adult desires should ever redefine a child’s right to stability. Jenn and Sam join the conversation to thoughtfully explore how motherhood is discussed in a culture that often treats it as optional, and whether the phrase “love makes a family” withstands scrutiny when a child’s long-term wellbeing is at stake. It’s a candid, clear-eyed discussion rooted in one conviction: children deserve more than cultural shortcuts.

Katy and Jenn discuss the latest in celebrity political commentary, on illegal immigration and gay marriage, showing that they don't practice what they preach to others. They discuss the Greater Than launch to retake marriage on behalf of kids and how Katy's X account was hacked by bitcoin scammers. (Listen to the end of the episode for the update on that!) Follow TBU's work at thembeforeus.substack.com and join Greater Than at greaterthancampaign.com.

Katy and Jenn talk about the new Greater Than Campaign, a coalition of almost 40 of the biggest Christian and conservative organizations and thinkers across the USA. This campaign focuses on the rights of the child as the basis for restoring marriage to its rightful place as an institution protecting the rights of a child to the mother and father that created him or her. Check out greaterthancampaign.com for more information

Josh and Katy open the episode with a story that made national headlines after protesters stormed a Minnesota church during Sunday worship. They ask what happens when political outrage enters sacred space and where the line should be drawn between protest and disruption. In the second segment, the conversation turns to new research showing how faith and regular church involvement strengthen marriages, especially for young couples, followed by a look at a growing cultural shift away from AI and constant screens toward analog, hands-on living. Jenn and Sam close by tackling listener questions sparked by Megan Trainor’s surrogacy post and the rising backlash, plus a viral idea about adults “co-owning” a baby, discussed candidly in Here for the Comments.

Many people claim that if you're against surrogacy or donor conception because biological parents matter, then you have to be anti-adoption as well. Katy talks about her personal connection to adoption, why it matters as an institution in a justy society, and Jenn and Sam address the differences between third-party reproduction and adoption. 

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In this episode, Katy and Jenn examine a major religious freedom victory as a federal appeals court affirms the right of a Christian homeless ministry to hire staff who share its faith. They also explore new research showing that pro-family financial policies can measurably increase birthrates—and contrast those findings with broader government-centered approaches to family support. The conversation then turns personal, unpacking the rise of toxic mom groups, social media–driven exclusion, and what healthy adult friendships should look like. Finally, Sam joins Jenn to answer questions about a heartbreaking child welfare situation and respond to criticism over asking donor-conceived people to share their stories with Them Before Us.

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Katy and Jenn talk about how the holidays went and the balance between intentionality vs. being too strict when it comes to celebrations. They also talk about a professor who put Harvard on blast for its anti-white male discrimination and an article on 10 things learned about motherhood while the author wrote a book on it. Then, new TBU Staffer Sam joins Jenn to go over the 12 Days of Haters comments, a light-hearted take on what to do with horrible people attacking our work on social media. 

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Katy marks her husband’s return from deployment, weighs in on Pete Hegseth’s changes to the military chaplaincy, responds to the House passing a bill to criminalize the mutilation and sterilization of minors, breaks down what Hollywood consistently gets wrong about fatherhood, and answers pointed Reddit questions on surrogacy and pursuing IVF while dating.

Check out more of our work at TBU: thembeforeus.substack.com or give Katy a follow on her socials:

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Josh and Katy open the episode with a sober look at two fertility stories that raise serious questions about how children are being created and cared for today. They examine a report about a wealthy businessman using surrogacy to produce more than 100 children, along with a Florida court case involving DIY insemination, both of which show what can happen when adult desire, money, or convenience drive reproduction. The conversation then turns to marriage, reflecting on a popular essay by a woman who nearly divorced but stayed for her children, and what her story reveals about commitment and stability. The episode closes with listener questions, including candid advice about dating and a practical discussion of “bid theory” and how everyday attention shapes marriages.

Check out more of our work at TBU: thembeforeus.substack.com or give Katy a follow on her socials:

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Josh and Katy open the episode with a careful look at how emerging AI technologies are affecting children, especially when digital tools designed for engagement fail to protect vulnerable kids. They wrestle with what it means to put children’s safety first in a rapidly changing tech landscape and why families need guardrails that keep innovation from outrunning responsibility. In the next segment, Katy is joined by Jenn for a thoughtful conversation about marriage and parenting in today’s culture, pushing back on messages that prioritize adult self-fulfillment over children’s need for stability and lasting connection. Together, they reflect on what it looks like to parent with purpose in a distracted world and why consistent presence still matters. The episode closes with Katy and Jenn responding to listener questions about fear of marriage after divorce, setting healthy boundaries around technology at home, and raising children—especially boys—to treat others with honor and care. Get more TBU resources at our substack thembeforeus.substack.com!

This week’s conversation moves from cutting-edge medical headlines to the everyday realities families are facing right now. Josh and Katy unpack research on artificial womb technology and raise important questions about protecting vulnerable babies. They also dig into new data on marriage, technology, and why young adults are struggling to build lasting families. In the Q&A, Jenn and Katy speak with clarity and compassion about foster care, biological bonds, reunification, and what it means to love children well without erasing the parents God gave them.