The Long Game with The Xaviers
Episodes
EP 45: Mini Life Update and What to Expect Going Forward
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a minute... let's catch up.See you on Substack!
Ep 44: We Asked Each Other the Questions We Never Do About Our Marriage
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A real conversation about the parts of marriage we don’t usually share—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what we’ve learned along the way.Get ...
Ep 43: How to Make Friends in a New Place (Without Feeling Like a Weirdo)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about something we’ve had to navigate a lot lately, making friends in a new place. Whether you’re starting school, moving to a new...
Ep 42: Dating Again: The Top Questions We'd Ask If We Started Over
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We went on a date night recently and started asking each other—if we were dating again today, what would we want to know up front? From the early da...
Ep 41: Q&A Spilling A Little Bit About Everything
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re answering your questions and nothing’s off the table. From baby names we never used to what life looks like after leaving LA. We talk parent...
Ep 40: Life Update: A Big Step Toward Our Future Home
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We might have just found our future home! It checked every box and felt like home when we toured it. After touring, we prayed for God’s guidanc...
Ep 39: Why ChatGPT Might be Shrinking Your Brain, The Hidden Benefit of Avocados & More Surprising Scientific Studies
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we unpack a few studies that completely caught us off guard and might have you rethinking some everyday habits too. From how we use AI to wh...
Ep 38: Raising Money-Smart Kids
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re sharing the simple habits we’re starting with our little ones to help them grow up with a healthy relationship with money…learning to give...
Ep 37: Mother / Daughter Q&A- Graduating High School, Prepping for College and What it Means to be an Adult
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My 18 year old daughter joins me on the podcast . We swap stories about home life, money, faith, and adulting. We also share silly sibling moments and...
Ep 36: Exploring the Homestead Life…Without Having a Farm
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re sharing what we learned at the Homestead Festival..helpful tips from experts, ideas for simple ways to create meaningful family moments, and a...
Ep 35: 7 Resources That Have Helped Us Deepen Our Faith
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing a little life update plus resources on how we deepen our faith. Study Bibles, devotionals, apps, books, and podcasts that help us dig deeper i...
Ep 34: Things We’re Loving Lately…
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking all the random things we’re into right now; books, snacks, skincare, sun time, and sweet moments with the kids.Check out our Youtube...
Ep 33: Our Honest Thoughts on Jadyn Going to College
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss all our thoughts and feelings on Jadyn graduating high school and going to college in the fall, as well as reflecting on our parenting jour...
Ep 32: Avoid Our Mistakes: Real Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve bought, sold, and are house hunting again. This episode is packed with real tips for first-time buyers. From budgeting and inspections to what...
Ep 31: Everything You Wondered About…Part 2
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking about Revelation—Brittany’s first time reading it all the way through—and how it’s been making us think about the wo...
Ep 30: Everything You Wondered About…
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A! In part one we answer your questions about our house, faith, family, and new life in Tennessee, share what near-death experience stories taug...
Ep 29: Our Monthly Budgeting Routine
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We used to live paycheck to paycheck, with no real sense of where our money was going—until a few simple shifts changed everything. We start by cove...
Ep 28: What Worked for Us to Bring Calm to Our Day
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share how simple adjustments to our daily habits have helped us manage the chaos of everyday life. We talk about reworking our mor...
Ep 27: How We’ve Managed to Work Together for Over 10 Years
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the heart of what it means to work and be married together. We share our journey of redefining our purpose while strivin...
Ep 26: What Meal Planning Looks Like in Our Home
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're walking through how we plan our meals each week in a way that actually works for our family. From picking out recipes and shopp...
Ep 25: What We Wish We Knew Before Having A Baby
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share the honest insights we wish we’d known before having a baby. As parents, we’ve learned something new with every experien...
Ep 24: Candid Q&A on the Realities of Parenting, Faith, and Future Adventures
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid Q&A, we share honest insights on the challenges of parenting, the role of faith in our everyday lives, and the thrill of planning f...
Ep 23: Back from a Little Break! Discussing Our New State of Mind
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing Our New State of Mind Description: We took a step back from the social media chaos and unfounded rumors—and now we're back with renewed c...
Ep 22: We Had Toxic Mold Poisoning—Here's What Happened
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What started as a routine health test turned into an unexpected home investigation. After discovering high levels of mycotoxins in our system, we set ...
Ep 21: What We Wish We Knew in Our 20's
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Long Game, we’re sharing the lessons we wish we knew in our 20s— from navigating career uncertainty and financial mistakes ...
Ep 20: How to Prevent Breast Cancer: What Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Jenn Simmons
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breast cancer is showing up in younger women at an alarming rate—but why? In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Simmons, a former top breast cancer surgeon ...
Ep 19: Unfiltered Q&A: Answering Your Questions About Life, Family, and Growth
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain to answer the questions you sent us on Instagram. We’re sharing everything from our morning routin...
Ep 18: How to Design a Home That Reflects Who You Are with Interior Designer Tatum Kendrick
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Tatum Kendrick, our interior designer who is known for her thoughtful approach to creating intentional, sustainable,...
Ep 17: Dr. Aliza Pressman, Top Developmental Psychologist, on Raising Kids Who Thrive in Today’s World
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Aliza Pressman to dive into the ups and downs of parenting—from helping toddlers gain independence to building...
Ep 16: How to Prevent Cancer and Take Control of Your Health w/ Integrative Medicine Expert Dr. Leigh Erin Connelly
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Long Game, we’re honored to sit down with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, one of the nation’s leading experts in integrative medic...
Ep 15: Why We’re Making Big Moves in 2025
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re reflecting on the wins, lessons, and challenges that defined 2024 and sharing how they’ve inspired us to make bold moves in...
Ep 14: The Path Forward with Idalia Salsamendi: Navigating Authenticity and Growth in the Digital Space (Part 2)
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for part two of our conversation with our longtime friend and collaborator, Idalia Salsamendi. With over 20 years of experience in digita...
Ep 13: The Evolution of Authenticity with Idalia Salsamendi: Building a Personal Brand in the Digital Age (Part 1)
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Long Game, we’re thrilled to sit down with our longtime friend and collaborator, Idalia Salsamendi. With over 20 years of exp...
Ep 12: A Chat with Jadyn: College Dreams, Life Lessons, and Leaving Home
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we’re sitting down with our daughter Jadyn to talk about her next big chapter: college! As parents, we can’t help but ref...
Ep 11: The Truth About Sunlight: Debunking Myths with Dr. Alexis Cowan
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Long Game, we sit down with Dr. Alexis Cowan to uncover the myths and truths about sunlight and its impact on our health. From ...
Ep 10: How We're Making the Holidays Meaningful Without Overspending
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Thanksgiving episode, we’re sharing how we approach the holiday season with more intention and purpose. From our favorite budgeting ...
Ep 9: Family Travel Made Easier: Our Tips for Packing, Planning, and Parenting on the Go
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking all about traveling with kids- perfect timing for the holiday season! As parents of three, we’ve definitely experie...
Ep 8: The Key to Lasting Health: Dr. Julie Taylor on Going Beyond Symptom Management
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Long Game, We sit down with our personal doctor, Dr. Julie Taylor. She is a leading expert in functional medicine, to discuss a...
Ep 7: Building Unbreakable Bonds: Our Guide to Intentional Family Time
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Long Game, we share our approach to creating intentional family time amidst our demanding schedules. From morning devotions and...
Ep 6: Simplifying Finances: How We Budget, Declutter, and Stay on Track
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brittany and Anthony revisit their journey from $150,000 in debt to financial freedom and share how they’re simplifying their finan...
Ep 5: Love in Progress: 5 Lessons That Have Strengthened Our Marriage
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Long Game, we’re sharing what’s helped our marriage thrive over the last 10 years. We’ve learned a lot through our own up...
Ep 4: Building a Life of Intentionality: Insights from Stevie and Sazan Hendrix on Family, Faith, and Long-Term Success
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week on The Long Game as we sit down with the dynamic duo, Stevie and Sazan Hendrix. In this episode, we explore the power of intentional...
Ep 3: How We Paid Off $150,000 Debt and Built Financial Stability
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Long Game, we’re sharing our personal story of overcoming $150,000 in debt. From student loans and credit cards to paying for...
Ep 2: Our Wake-Up Call: Shifting Our Mindset for Wellness and Longevity
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we share our eye-opening journey from health scares—Brittany’s enlarged liver and Anthony’s pre-diabetes—to embracing the power of ...
Ep 1: The Story of Us: How It All Started and Where We Are Today
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taking you back to where it all began—how we met and how our journey together has unfolded. We dive into the details of our first meeting at...
The Long Game with The Xaviers - Coming Soon!
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Long Game offers an inspiring journey into wholehearted living, where family, wellness, and personal growth come together. Hosted by husband and w...