The 13 Beginnings
The 13 Beginnings
Podcast Description
The 13 Beginnings is a heartfelt journey into the stories and legacy of the Kriser family. With 13 children born to Ben and Bonnie Kriser—7 boys and 6 girls—our family has grown to include 71 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren . In this podcast, we gather to share cherished memories, listen to one another’s life stories, and learn more about the lives we’ve built. As life takes us in different directions, it’s easy to feel distanced, but this podcast aims to restore that sense of connection and unity.Together, we’ll rekindle the bonds that have shaped our family and provide a meaningful space to record our history. Through stories of the past and present, we strengthen and comfort one another, ensuring that the essence of the Kriser family is preserved for future generations. After all, "Family is not just an important thing, it’s everything" – Michael J. Fox.
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The podcast explores themes of family legacy, personal growth, faith, and community. Episodes include personal stories like Matthew Kriser discussing his faith journey and influence as a middle child, Cory Kriser reflecting on childhood memories and travel experiences, and Colby Anderson sharing his path towards faith and community leadership, all emphasizing the emotional and transformative power of family bonds.
The 13 Beginnings is a heartfelt journey into the stories and legacy of the Kriser family. With 13 children born to Ben and Bonnie Kriser—7 boys and 6 girls—our family has grown to include 71 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren . In this podcast, we gather to share cherished memories, listen to one another’s life stories, and learn more about the lives we’ve built. As life takes us in different directions, it’s easy to feel distanced, but this podcast aims to restore that sense of connection and unity.
Together, we’ll rekindle the bonds that have shaped our family and provide a meaningful space to record our history. Through stories of the past and present, we strengthen and comfort one another, ensuring that the essence of the Kriser family is preserved for future generations. After all, "Family is not just an important thing, it’s everything" – Michael J. Fox.
In this episode of the 13 Beginnings podcast, Drew and Tamra Kriser join to discuss Drew's life experiences, starting with his name's meaning and significant childhood memories. Drew reminisces about his position among his 13 siblings, detailing the advantages of being the middle child and his relationships with each sibling. He shares the story of meeting Tamra at Rick's College and their fairy tale-like courtship, culminating in their marriage in 1985. They also discuss their eight children and the impact of losing their daughter, Rachel. Drew reflects on major life choices, like his commitment to not working on Sundays which led to new career opportunities. The episode concludes with siblings' heartfelt tributes to Drew, highlighting his wisdom, kindness, and dedication to family. Drew offers advice on prioritizing family over technology and maintaining core values in today's world. He emphasizes the importance of intentional actions, sacrifice, and balancing electronics use to foster strong family relationships.
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