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Family FortitudeAuthor: Lonnie and Gionne Marts
The Family Fortitude podcast is dedicated to couples and individuals endeavoring to raise children and forge families in a culture that otherwise has a meandering set of values and standards. Family Fortitude is hosted by husband and wife duo, Lonnie and Gionne Marts, who share nuggets and wisdom from over three decades of parenting experience. They are passionate about seeing the family unit strengthened and restored, and while they never claim to be the perfect parents they have learned a few things walking with Jesus and partnering with Him to parent their equally imperfect kiddos. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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When Fame Meets Home, Choose The Team That Lasts
Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
What happens when your dream finally calls your name—and your family needs you home by bedtime? We open up about navigating NFL fame as two 21-year-olds, the ego swell of public praise, and the quiet work of washing bottles, packing boxes, and keeping a marriage steady through chaotic seasons. The story isn’t about celebrity; it’s about structure, humility, and choosing the home team when the spotlight tempts you to forget who you are.We walk through the early years in Kansas City, the hard lessons in Tampa, and the abrupt transition to Jacksonville that hit right before school started—with a baby on the way and a house to sell. You’ll hear the tools that saved our sanity: a simple family playbook, clear roles, weekly rhythms, and a move kit ready for sudden calls. We talk openly about saying no to hype, resisting the pull of “I’m the guy,” and the power of a spouse who can hand you the baby and remind you of your real job. Along the way, we share how trips home, church community, and generational connection kept our kids anchored while the zip code kept changing.If you’re chasing a big career, building a business, or going back to school, this conversation offers practical ways to keep your identity rooted and your partnership aligned. Think growth over comfort, honesty over perfection, and presence over appearances. Success tests your values before it multiplies them; the only way through is to make your lanes different but your mission one. Press play, then tell us how you keep your family strong when life moves fast—and if this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more folks can find the show.
