More Than Reality with Adam and Danielle Busby
Episode 37: "We’re Selling the House… But Trusting for What’s Next"
Release Date: June 12, 2025

Introduction

In Episode 37 of More Than Reality with Adam and Danielle Busby, hosts Adam and Danielle delve into a significant and emotional topic: the potential sale of their long-time family home. This episode offers an intimate look into their decision-making process, the impact on their family dynamics, and the role of faith in navigating life's uncertainties.

Celebrating Milestones and Family Gatherings

The episode begins with Adam and Danielle celebrating Adam's recent birthday. They recount how the family came together to mark the occasion amidst their busy schedules:

• Adam (02:15): “We've been in full-on house mode the past few weeks now trying to tackle all these little projects.”

• Danielle (05:21): “We did cake and I smoked a brisket. That’s your love, what you love to do as a 40-year-old man.”

This celebration serves as a backdrop for the broader discussions about their home and family life.

Facing the Decision to Sell the House

A significant portion of the conversation centers around the contemplation of selling their house—once envisioned as their forever home:

• Adam (03:04): “We're potentially putting our house on the market...”

• Danielle (13:04): “We have to make the overall decision what is best for this family.”

They acknowledge the emotional weight of this decision, considering factors like ongoing house projects and the challenges of coordinating a move for a large family of eight.

Communication Styles and Decision-Making

Adam and Danielle explore their differing approaches to processing decisions, highlighting how these differences can lead to conflicts:

• Danielle (15:12): “I can make a decision quicker than you on a lot of things because you analyze and process and then we get in a fight because you don't answer my questions.”

• Adam (15:52): “I like to fully think something through rather than just act on it.”

Danielle identifies herself as a verbal processor who benefits from talking through decisions, while Adam prefers internal processing, leading to challenges in aligning their decision-making timelines.

Parenting Challenges: Blake’s Transition to High School

A central concern in their discussion is their daughter Blake’s upcoming transition to high school, especially in the context of a potential move:

• Adam (33:28): “Blake is going to be starting a new school next year, and that's what we've been struggling with.”

• Danielle (36:00): “We want to take her out of what she’s built here and whatnot. However, we as the parents have to make the overall decision what is best for this family.”

They express anxiety over how the move might affect Blake’s social life and academic experience, emphasizing the importance of making decisions that support her well-being.

Faith and Trust in God’s Plan

Faith plays a pivotal role in their approach to uncertainty and change. Both Adam and Danielle discuss how they rely on their spiritual beliefs to guide their decisions:

• Danielle (25:44): “I'm telling you this to hopefully encourage you to find peace too with the decisions that we're making as a family.”

• Adam (29:30): “Strengthen yourself in the Lord and, you know, He will carry you through.”

They recount a moment of spiritual affirmation at church, which reinforced their trust in pursuing what they believe is God’s plan for their family.

Coping with Change Together

The couple emphasizes the importance of partnership and mutual support in facing major life changes:

• Danielle (22:34): “We are bonded through marriage and this is your companion, and you are to do life together.”

• Adam (42:27): “He's like our helper. He goes before us through those times.”

They discuss overcoming the natural resistance to change by leaning on each other and their shared faith, fostering a united front in decision-making.

Role of the Church and Community Support

Their church, One Life Church Houston, provides them with additional support and guidance during this transitional period:

• Adam (43:56): “The series right now is called 'Family Legacy,' and it’s been really good for us.”

• Danielle (35:57): “We've been super blessed by this series... His messages have been exactly what we've been wrestling with.”

The hosts highlight how the church community and its teachings offer them reassurance and practical advice, reinforcing their resolve to follow their faith-based convictions.

Conclusion

In this heartfelt episode, Adam and Danielle Busby candidly share their family's contemplation of selling their home and the myriad emotions that accompany such a decision. Through honest dialogue, they reveal the complexities of balancing personal processing styles, parenting responsibilities, and unwavering faith. Their journey underscores the importance of communication, partnership, and spiritual reliance in navigating life's unpredictable paths.

As they conclude the episode, they leave listeners with a sense of hope and encouragement to trust in their own journeys:

• Danielle (44:35): “We hope this spoke to some of you. Thanks for listening.”

• Adam (45:13): “Thank you guys for tuning in, and we will see you in the next one.”

Notable Quotes:

• Adam Busby (05:30): “I picked up a brisket, put it on the smoker for like 17 hours. That Traeger makes things so simple.”

• Danielle Busby (22:34): “God created woman as a helper. So as the man in the role... we have to come together.”

• Adam Busby (29:29): “He wants you to come to him.”

These quotes encapsulate the blend of everyday family life, personal passions, and deep-seated faith that define the Busby family's reality beyond their public persona.