Chrisley Confessions 2.0
Episode: Marriage, Faith & Staying Centered
Release Date: December 24, 2025
Hosts: Todd & Julie Chrisley
Platform: PodcastOne
Overview
Todd and Julie Chrisley return with a candid, humorous, and often unfiltered episode of "Chrisley Confessions 2.0." In “Marriage, Faith & Staying Centered,” they dig into the realities of a long marriage, setting boundaries, learning grace, and the evolving dynamics of their family life. The episode is marked by their signature playful banter, reflections on faith, listener stories, and discussions about how to stay centered amidst chaos.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Marital Banter: TV Habits & Household Dynamics
- Phone Etiquette Hypocrisy: Todd calls out Julie for using her phone during important moments, despite normally criticizing others for it.
- “Did you lose that when you went to Kentucky?” – Todd (00:59)
- Watching TV as a Couple:
- Julie confesses that, unlike social media portrayals, she and Todd are rarely “TV partners” since she's always busy and falls asleep early.
- “That’s just not changing after 30 years.” – Julie (03:48)
- Todd Jokes on Shared Activities:
- Todd's playful ribbing about Julie being a “narcoleptic” when it comes to watching TV together.
- “Who wants to buddy up with somebody who can’t finish anything? I’m not going to pick you to watch a television series.” – Todd (05:13)
- Recap of a Kardashian Episode:
- Julie recounts a touching story from the Kardashians involving Kim getting her father's Bible for Khloe, emphasizing thoughtful family gestures.
- “Kim actually got a Bible. It was her daddy’s Bible...She got it and she gave it to Chloe. So sweet.” – Julie (08:20)
2. Family Bonds & Learning from Children
- Chris Jenner’s Reflections:
- Todd is moved by Kris Jenner’s emotional comments about each of her children, connecting to his feelings about his own family.
- “Each one of them have given me something different...I learn something from each of our children.” – Todd (12:40)
- On Kindness and Support:
- Todd praises Khloe Kardashian’s kindness and reflects on his own daughter, Chloe.
- “There’s just such a kindness about her.” – Todd (13:36)
- Plans for New Podcast:
- Announcing a new show, "Two Sons and Me," with Todd and sons Chase and Grayson about generational perspectives on family, dating, and values.
- “I get to sit in a podcast format with two of my sons, and we get to talk about things that’s going on in their generation compared to my generation.” – Todd (17:32)
3. Holiday Preparations & Family Routine
- Julie’s Organization Tips for Thanksgiving:
- “Once I make up whatever item it is, that goes off the list, and it goes off the counter.” – Julie (20:38)
- Funny Grocery Mishaps:
- Todd teases Julie about forgetting grocery items and her foray into using delivery services, which leads to confusion and his paranoia about food safety.
- “What if they’ve done something to those apples and they’re not safe?” – Todd (26:54)
- “I guess he thought…they contacted the driver…‘these people are complaining’.” – Julie (26:45)
- Biblical Parody on Eating the Apple:
- Joking about whether to trust the delivery fruit, Todd parodies the Adam and Eve story in a playful marital spat.
- “Adam was probably telling her, ‘eat that apple. Go ahead and eat that apple.’” – Julie (29:29)
- “It was a woman who screwed it up from the beginning of time.” – Todd (29:38)
4. Listener Questions: Gray Divorce & Family Finances
- Complex Family Dynamics:
- Todd shares a listener’s story about divorcing after 31 years to protect his estate from stepchildren, prompting heated views on marriage, loyalty, and fairness.
- “That’s crazy…Stay with him and take his money. I’d sweat his ass out.” – Julie (32:17)
- “If you’ve been married to somebody for 31 years, that’s y’alls money.” – Julie (35:12)
- Todd insists on rights to do as he wants with his money, especially for biological children.
- Debate on Combining Finances:
- Julie: All assets should be shared after decades of marriage.
- Todd: It's fair for the original earner to retain control, especially for inheritance.
5. Prison Advocacy & Boundaries for Support
- Helping the Incarcerated:
- Todd clarifies he can currently only help with federal prison issues; state advocacy will start in the new year.
- “If your loved one is incarcerated in state prison…give me some time.” – Todd (39:10)
- Drawing Lines on Forgiveness:
- With conviction, Todd refuses to aid certain groups:
- “If you are a child molester, don't hit me up. Go to God, not Todd.” – Todd (41:42)
- “If you have physically assaulted a woman, go to God, not Todd.” – Todd (41:52)
- With conviction, Todd refuses to aid certain groups:
6. Grace, Growth, and Letting Go
- The Epitome of Grace:
- Todd emphasizes staying centered and responding kindly, especially during conflict.
- “You truly epitomize grace…when you face a situation that doesn’t remove you from your center.” – Todd (42:52)
- Handling Provocation:
- Discussing the value of not letting others "push your buttons," especially loved ones.
- “The ones that can push your buttons the most are the ones that you care the most about.” – Todd (44:11)
- Julie’s philosophy is to not strike back and to let go of ongoing disputes for sanity and peace.
- “Certain things you have to let go and know that one day you might revisit them, but right now, it doesn’t serve anyone…” – Julie (46:36)
- Grace in Faith and Self-Care:
- Feeding yourself spiritually and taking care of yourself is fundamental for being able to help others.
- “You can’t give what you don’t have.” – Julie (48:23)
7. Wrapping Up: Humor, Faith, and Growth
- Todd’s Social Media Shout-Outs:
- He posts workout clips, tags kids out of “inclusivity (not pettiness).”
- “Not that I’m petty. I just want to be inclusive.” – Todd (51:10)
- Plans for Growth in the New Year:
- Both are focused on being better and “showing grace,” with marital jabs still flying.
- “You’re buying lunch. Okay, folks, that’s showing grace…” – Todd (52:07)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Marital TV Watching:
- “You want to watch a whole season for which busy hours concept of streaming now.” – Todd (04:56)
- On Letting Go:
- “At some point, you just get to the place where you’re good with where you are and just letting it go.” – Todd (46:33)
- On Practicing Grace:
- “Faithful is also about being faithful to who you are, being faithful to you. And if you take care of you, you’re going to be a much better, healthier person and be able to offer help to others and help them better.” – Todd (48:03)
- On Family Support:
- “I am her big—one of her biggest cheerleaders because I just want her to succeed at every angle.” – Todd, on daughter Chloe (12:55)
- Biblical Parody:
- “Adam was walking the earth with his ding a ling swinging with no shame…then Adam, Eve comes along, eats the damn apple, and all of a sudden Adam has to run and get a fig leaf…” – Todd (29:47)
Timestamps for Major Segments
- Opening Banter & Phone Etiquette: 00:50–03:50
- Marriage & TV Habits: 03:51–09:40
- Family Reflections & New Podcast Announcement: 11:19–18:40
- Holiday and Grocery Mishaps: 20:04–28:00
- Adam & Eve Parody: 29:04–30:16
- Gray Divorce Listener Story: 31:01–38:31
- Prison Advocacy Talk: 39:31–42:00
- Discussion of Grace & Growth: 42:59–48:25
- Closing, Growth Resolutions, and Humor: 51:21–52:10
Tone and Style
Consistent with the Chrisleys’ on-screen personas, the episode is a mix of heartfelt reflection, sharp wit, gentle bickering, Southern charm, faith, and relatable family moments. The couple’s chemistry and openness make for an engaging listen, peppered with memorable one-liners and wise perspectives on relationships and personal growth.
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