We’re kicking off a brand new series on community because we believe you were never meant to walk alone.

In this episode, we’re joined by our closest friends, Kristian & Kerri Stanfill and Bryson & Emily Vogeltanz, the couples we’ve done daily life with for over a decade. We laugh (a lot), tell some stories you’ve never heard, and open up about what it actually looks like to live known.

From the first vulnerable conversations…
to weekly rhythms of accountability…
to navigating tension, grief, big life transitions, and raising 11 kids among us…

We’re talking about:

• What happened when we shared our story for the first time

• How vulnerability changed everything

• The power of consistency in friendship

• Why real community is reciprocal (not a support group for one person)

• How to respond when someone trusts you with something hard

• And what it looks like to build friendships that last decades

This isn’t surface-level friendship.


This is showing up. Staying. Asking hard questions. Laughing until you cry.
And choosing depth over isolation.

If you’ve ever wondered what real accountability looks like…
If you’re craving deeper friendships…
Or if you’re trying to figure out how to take one step toward being more known…

This episode is for you.

Let’s talk about how we actually do life with our people.

It’s been a full season and today we’re catching you up.

In this episode, we share what life has actually looked like lately. From the conversations we’ve been having with listeners, to the pastoral moments we never expected, to the sheer number of messages from people who feel seen for the first time this season has been full.

We talk about what Open Spaces has quietly become: not just a podcast, but a place people are stepping into with their real stories.

We also share personal life updates from how we’re doing, what God has been teaching us, what has been heavy, what has been hopeful… and yes, somehow Jeff accidentally became a Scentfluencer on ShopMy along the way.

Stay connected! Sign up for the newsletter at openspacespodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram!

In this episode of Open Spaces, Jeff shares what he would say to someone navigating same-sex attraction while pursuing Jesus. He unpacks the two key questions he always asks—“Where is this path leading?” and “Is that what you really want?”—as a starting point for anyone who wants to fight this struggle.

Drawing from his own journey, Jeff offers honest encouragement and practical guidance on how to walk the narrow road, including the role of discipline, accountability, and community. It’s a vulnerable and hope-filled conversation for anyone ready to take a next step.

Stay connected! Sign up for the newsletter at openspacespodcast.com

Follow us on Instagram!