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We're back! We think... In an effort to help return SOME normalcy to our lives, we finally record a new episode and update you on life. We hope the world doesn't take another turn for the worse. We're recklessly pessimistic about it. Enjoy! Highlights from this episode: Updates on life, we got new jobs, musky masks, family time fails, stand goals, falling through doors, return of "any-whoodles", bad Grinch impressions. Support us on Patreon Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

We become an action news team to bring you the latest on how school decisions could affect you and your family.  But not really. We have a very free-flowing conversation in part 2 of our public school discussion. We talk fall school reentry plans and how it leaves everyone between a rock and a hard place. Truthfully, it all kinda sucks but we all need to be kind. And laugh a lot. Highlights from this episode: Guest podcaster Frankie the Pug, Action News Team sting, Tina wants to leave again, basement geography, school reopening plans, red herring or non sequitur?, let's all be kind. Support us on Patreon Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

With all the chatter around the start of a new school year, we made the ill-advised decision to wade into the discussion. In this first of two episodes, we talk about the decision to send our kids to public school. Why is this a big deal? Well, the Christian circles we were formed in made public schooling seem like turning over your kids to Satan. There is a lot of fear, misinformation, and privilege tossed into this schooling stew. We try to unpack some of it and redeem schooling choices to be about flourishing instead of fear.  Highlights from this episode: Stumbling out of the gate - Part 7, Josh sings a ditty, Instagram updates, fear and school choice, headphone problems, Frankie interrupts again, teacher friends, we each get a soapbox, the squeal that broke our podcast. Support us on Patreon Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

A couple weeks ago we launched our Patreon page! If we reach $20/month in patrons, we will start recording bonus "Favorite Things" episodes. This episode is a little preview of the kind of episodes we will be sharing with out patrons. Enjoy our conversation about Frozen II, a movie we absolutely love. Highlights from this episode: Welcoming friends, "It's going to bother me if I don't", Tina's Elsa rant, male fragility and real love, the next right thing, caveman watch movie, Tina and Kristen Bell could be friends, "I am royalty".  Support us on Patreon Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

The Fourth of July weekend has left us in a real good mood, so we bring the energy talking about projects around the house. Covering everything from our junky first house to our current much less junky house, we recall what's been funny, what's been dangerous, and what left us with sunburn. We have fun and try to keep Frankie's snoring to a minimum. Highlights from this episode: Beach-y vibes, coded messages, boarded up doors, attack of the bat(s), Frankie's nasty snoring, proper dad drill protocol, starring roles on Lowe's security footage, Micah solves Tina's math problems, weird sleep fighting. Support us on Patreon Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

This is the first episode that gets to the heart of what we want our podcast to be all about. We talk about mental health issues, how the American church has not prepared people well to handle these issues, and what can be done on an individual level moving forward. It's a hard conversation but just the kind of conversations we want to have. Make sure to share this one so this can be talked about more.  Highlights from this episode: Stumbling right out of the gate, cranky Tina, our mental health backgrounds, dancing on rainbows or whatever, how we fail to care for those we love, appendix in a jar, a frozen cat!?! Support us on Patreon Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

Having kids means loving them unconditionally and putting up with a lot. From clothes all over the house to their suspicious inability to look for their own things, kids can be frustrating. We plot our parental revenge for when our kids reach adulthood. Highlights from this episode: Cheer up sleepy Tina, meeeeoooowwww, thank you's to listeners, the kids interrupt us, "anywhoodles" returns, rhinoceros toenails, wiggle dancing, half a hot dog bun, Titus falling over stories, Tina wants out again, meetings "in the bedroom". Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

About three years ago, three of our kids were officially diagnosed with Celiac Disease. We detail our long road to a diagnosis, as well as some of the things we've learned along the way.  A quick note: we are not doctors. This is our family's experience and every person's symptoms and needs for food allergies is going to be different. We do not dispense anything but learned wisdom about our experience and don't talk about the causes or reasons for Celiac. We don't know enough to speak about it. Plus, this podcast is supposed to be funny and that stuff isn't very funny.  Highlights from this episode: Trying to be funny, reporting a concern, more poop problems, so many bodily functions, getting tested, "Crabb's go big or go home", Micah on the laughing gas, gluten-free bread sucks, dental filling have gluten(!?), hit us up for resources, Tina of Delphi, Tina wants out, and stumbling to the finish line. As we mentioned in the past couple episodes, to opt in to our next giveaway, go to our FB Page and give to the Minnesota Freedom Fund.  Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

We had no idea it was Global Running Day, so it must be kismet we're talking about running on this episode. We discuss why we run, what we've run, and some things we've learned along way. Tina shares impressive stories of her races and Josh shares all his humiliating running stories. Enjoy our latest episode and get out there and run! Highlights from this episode: A Wisconsin-y forecast, Frankie rips one, Tina is a beast, Josh embarrasses himself while running, poo issues, Red-winged blackbirds are evil, Tuesday nipple chafing, we should probably stretch, Tina rants about calories, running is like life, repeat problems. If you want to get the Dumpster Fire 2020 mugs we were talking about, click on this link to Blue Moon Emporium: Dumpster Fire 2020 Mug As we mentioned in this episode, to opt in to our next giveaway, go to our FB Page and give to the Minnesota Freedom Fund.  Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

The second part of our "getting to know us" episodes, we talk about our lives from getting married to the present day. Sharing our disappointments, joys, and failures, we get very real while having some fun. Make sure to stay for our wrap up where we share some of the major lessons we've learned. Highlights from this episode: Tina's anti-Elsa platform, baby marriage is NOT funny, Tina as a spooky vampire, lots of serious life talk, revolving bedroom doors, billing kids for their problems, Josh does something stupid, and some good(we think) advice. This month is Mental Health Awareness Month. See how you can help and raise awareness at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram

The past couple months have been real tough as COVID-19 keeps families at home and kids learn virtually. In the spirit of not taking ourselves too seriously, we list some of the things we learned while we've been stuck inside. Highlights from the episode: "We gave up weeks ago"; 6 months of summer; Simply Piano on trial; "Is it because of the horses?"; Quaran-teenagers; Civil War junk General; Feral children and the potato chip pile; Jeff Goldblum impressions; Informed Delivery is our friend; Organizing the Essential Oils drawer This month is Mental Health Awareness Month. See how you can help and raise awareness at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter

It's our first official episode! Before we proceed to talk about a lot of different topics, we felt it would be helpful to discuss our childhoods and a little bit about where we're from. Tina had a ball in a small town and Josh was rockin' the suburbs, but we both carry good and bad baggage from growing up. Highlights from this episode: "I like big words and I cannot lie"; Midwestern accents; liking your own posts on FB; putting your kids up for adoption; emotional constipation; being mad at my appendix; Frankie the Pug. Peter Scazzero's Book "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" Like us on FB Follow us on Twitter

Hey hey! We're Josh and Tina, and welcome to the Tone It Down Podcast. We're excited about this new venture and hope you will be too! As you will hear on our intro episode, our hope is to create an authentic community that talks about marriage, faith, parenting, mental and emotional health--all the things! We will be open and honest with you, as we hope you will be with us. Thanks for stopping by and listen/subscribe to Tone It Down for the latest episodes and updates!  CLICK HERE to visit our FB Page to see episodes, hilarious posts, and all the memes.