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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Content Themes
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, the hosts introduce Caleb and Liz Kriser, who share their experiences and family stories. Caleb discusses the significance of his name, recounts his birth order as the 18th cousin, and fondly remembers his childhood, including unique and adventurous activities with his numerous siblings. Liz shares insights into how they met, their courtship, marriage, and parenting journey with their four children. Caleb also talks about his entrepreneurial endeavors, particularly his car business, and several entertaining and challenging life experiences. The episode features heartfelt tributes from Caleb’s siblings and parents, highlighting his kindness, creativity, and adventurous spirit. Lastly, Caleb and Liz reflect on the importance of compassion and service, drawing inspiration from the biblical parable of the sheep and goats, and share their commitment to help others in need.
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