No Small Vision

"Where there is no vision, the people perish." Adam Ebberts, psychotherapist, and Tory Ebberts, the mother of 8 children, see no reason to think small now. This podcast is a living tribute to marriage and family optimism, and going on in the cause of Christ.

Episode 19: The Study 06/25/2024

Episode 19: The Study Tory & Adam discuss their history of home stewardship in a progression that resembles Adam and Eve-- from renting a basement in a garden paradise, to building a temple room in a large family home. They share some of the thoughts, decisions, and processes that help them to curate a sacred space. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/31877082

Episode 18: The Banner Year 04/09/2024

Episode 18: The Banner Year Tory & Adam share their experiences of the diagnosis of their daughter's chronic illness in one month and the hospitalization of their newborn boy in the next. They discuss the struggle to share details of their back-to-back trials with others, and talk about the point of decision that each of them were led to. This one is a little long and full of dark pauses, but it gets better. Much like their banner year. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/30742693

Episode 17: The Battle in the Backyard 01/21/2024

Episode 17: The Battle in the Backyard Tory & Adam defend the decision to host war games in their own backyard. While a post Adam made about the kids toys goes viral, they talk about their slippery slope from NERF darts to battle hammers. The merits of aggressive play are explored upon reflection, and by the end, Adam has Tory nearly convinced they've made the right choice. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/29577858

Episode 16: The Orange Peel Test 01/17/2024

Episode 16: The Orange Peel Test Would your spouse peel an orange for you if you asked them to? Adam and Tory break down a viral video from the tik tok trend, discussing how "testing" your significant other can cause the fears you have about them to be realized. They talk about how social media adversely affects the expectations we have for healthy, successful relationships. There is also a rant about how the erosion of morality in women has led to less happy and safe relationships. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/29523218

Episode 15: Only RMs in the DMs 01/07/2024

Episode 15: Only RMs in the DMs Would you tell your daughter she can only marry a returned missionary? This question generates the discussion Tory & Adam have about hard-line family rules, the human development a mission provides, and the hope for building discernment in their children. Adam shares how a political scientist's description of functional institutions supports the case for serving missions. They revisit the concept of "optional" standards and what the benefit of a stereotype is. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/29371268

Episode 14: "We have only ever had one argument" 12/26/2023

Episode 14: "We have only ever had one argument" In this episode, Tory and Adam discuss the only argument they have ever had in their marriage. This turns in to a discussion about conflict in marriages generally, therapy styles, and together discover a new way of framing the differences between men and women's emotional concerns. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/29227688

Episode 13: Is Feminism Killing Your Marriage? 12/10/2023

Episode 13: Is Feminism Killing Your Marriage? Tory & Adam discuss a question asked of them on Twitter; "Whats worse to a marriage, feminism or pornography?" The answers might surprise you! /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/29003883

Episode 12: October 2023 Conference General Thoughts 10/17/2023

Episode 12: October 2023 Conference General Thoughts Tory & Adam discuss some of their takeaways from the October 2023 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and take umbrage at the claims that we are an "exclusive" religion. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/28339061

Episode 11: Follow The Prophets 09/25/2023

Episode 11: Follow The Prophets Tory & Adam discuss Prophets, Apostles and their excitement for General Conference. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/28130243

Episode 10: "R" Ratings and Open Doors 07/24/2023

Episode 10: "R" Ratings and Open Doors Tory & Adam discuss the experiences that have led to their strict and prudish media rules for their home. They know they are no longer "cool", but this is why. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/27545571

Episode 9: Light & Dark, Decay & Preservation 07/09/2023

Episode 9: Light & Dark, Decay & Preservation Tory & Adam give a review of the Sound of Freedom film, and explore their thoughts and feelings about the experience 24 hours later. Spoiler: You should watch the movie. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/27409425

Episode 8: Porn, "A Tragic Evil" 07/03/2023

Episode 8: Porn, "A Tragic Evil" Tory and Adam field questions from listeners about pornography and dealing with pornography within a marriage. They reflect on the counsel they learned while dating and the greater than ever access presented by the rise of digital devices. There might also be something in this episode about parenting. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/27352134

Episode 7: "Am I My Brother's Gatekeeper?" 06/27/2023

Episode 7: "Am I My Brother's Gatekeeper?" With the soundtrack of liberty and freedom in the background, Tory and Adam discuss temporal and divine law and how to get on a German government watch list. They then engage in a thought experiment around Christ's parable of the wedding feast, and explore what we mean when we say "Visitors Welcome" /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/27284682

Episode 6: "You know how that happens, right?" 06/11/2023

Episode 6: "You know how that happens, right?" This is it. This is the episode where Tory & Adam talk about having 8 kids and finally discover "how it happens" This episode is the first of what will likely be many dealing with listener submitted questions. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/27106686

Episode 5: On Dreams 06/05/2023

Episode 5: On Dreams Tory & Adam discuss the role of dreams in therapy and family life, and break down the three types of dreams we are most likely to experience. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/27042867

Episode 4: Realistic Optimism 05/28/2023

Episode 4: Realistic Optimism President Gordon B. Hinckley was characterized as a "Realistic Optimist". In this episode, Tory and Adam optimistically welcome the end of days, discuss the death of politics and advancements in technology, and pause to listen as the chickens outside have an argument. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/26969769

Episode 3: We Genuinely Hate The Word "Authentic" 05/21/2023

Episode 3: We Genuinely Hate The Word "Authentic" Tory & Adam throw out the dictionary and discuss the differences between "authentic" and "genuine" before wading in to the debate around modesty. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/26902551

Episode 2: The Struggle Is Real But It's Not New 05/14/2023

Episode 2: The Struggle Is Real But It's Not New Tory and Adam discuss "low quality women" and resentment as barriers to dating. Although their advice comes from the time of "Myspace" and dial-up internet, some of it may actually still apply. /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/26831388

Episode 1: Methodology Becomes Ideology 05/07/2023

Episode 1: Methodology Becomes Ideology Tory and Adam avoid introducing themselves and jump straight into a discussion about Adam's most inflammatory tweet. Then they drop their one secret parenting hack! /episode/index/show/b015d468-cbf4-4660-a55f-1af2216eb954/id/26764935

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