Shawn & Andrew Podcasts

“What do you want to be known for, beyond your career?”

A signature question used to probe into a guest's sense of legacy and values outside their public achievements.

“What did you find out about yourself during that difficult time?”

A reflective question asked after a guest or the host recounts a challenging period, prompting introspection.

“What did you feel in that moment?”

A go-to question to move past the narrative facts of a story and into the emotional experience.

“What is your health and fitness routine like these days?”

A question that connects back to their athletic backgrounds and taps into guest lifestyle habits.

“How did this [book, project, new venture] come to be?”

Used early in the conversation to establish the origin story of a guest's latest work.

“What drove you to make that major life decision, like adoption?”

Used to understand the deep-seated motivations behind a guest's most significant life choices.

“What comes to mind when you think about God?”

A disarmingly direct question asked near the end of some interviews to surface a guest's core faith beliefs.

“How do you teach your kids about [relevancy, chasing dreams, etc.]?”

Asked when discussing the pressures of fame, this question shifts the focus to parenting philosophy.

“Why do you think people are so afraid of commitment?”

A central theme of their work, this question is often posed to experts or used to frame discussions.

“Can you give me your own definition of [a key phrase], like 'bear with one another in love'?”

The hosts ask guests to paraphrase a common concept to get a more personal and less rehearsed answer.

“Are you thinking about a 'chapter two' for your career?”

This question explores a guest's future ambitions, particularly for those in careers with a perceived shelf-life.

“How do you balance your personal and business relationships when working together?”

A frequent topic, often posed during audience Q&As, reflecting the hosts' own work/life integration.