03 | The Gerhardts | Story Parenting Outside the Box [Country]

In this episode, I talk with Justin & Jennifer Gerhardt. The Gerhardts spent 20 years in full-time local ministry before deciding to sell their house and move with their two teenage daughters to live in all the places they've always dreamed about. All the places. So far, they've spent time in England, Croatia, France, Ireland, South Africa, and Egypt.

In 2021, they left local ministry to pursue this adventure as global nomads. At that time, Justin began what has become the wildly popular podcast, Holy Ghost stories, where he tells Bible stories "in all their weird, haunting fantastic-ness." Jennifer is a writer, speaker, teacher, and podcaster. She's written seven books, and she and Justin share a deep passion for storytelling. Together they conduct the Storied Family Workshop.

In this episode, we talk about writing and telling your family's story in the context of God's bigger story of redemption for humanity. We also chat about choosing to live a lifestyle different from those around you and how that can impact you and your kids.

We cover a lot in this episode, so let's get to it. Thanks again for stopping by. I hope our conversation is helpful.

Check out the Storied Family Workshop

Justin's IG: justin.gerhardt.esq

Justin's Holy Ghost Stories Podcast

Jennifer's IG: jl.gerhardt

Jennifer's Look to Love Podcast

Jennifer's books

Jennifer's other writings