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| 16 Feb 2023 | Who Did You Marry? | 00:37:41 | |
Have you and your spouse ever looked at each other and wondered, "Who did we marry?" Lewis Smedes once said, "My wife has lived with at least five different men since we were wed—and each of the five has been me." It's amazing how much we change: sometimes for the worse, sometimes for the better. In this episode, we talk about the various "seasons" we go through as individuals and how those "seasons" influence our marriage. We also talk about practical ways to enter into your spouse's world in the good, bad, and ugly. We talk about:
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| 04 May 2023 | 4 Pillars of Emotional Health for Kids | 00:29:16 | |
How do we enter into our kid's world and build their emotional health and resilience? In this episode, we outline 4 pillars that help us lay a foundation for our kids to manage their emotions, connect with Jesus, and feel seen. With so much uncertainty, we talk about how we can parent from a place of love, not fear. Here are some highlights:
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| 28 Jul 2023 | The Worry-Free Parent with Sissy Goff | 00:55:56 | |
We're not in lack when it comes to what to worry about in today's world, especially as parents. With school approaching, we wanted to bring back one of our favorite humans and Famous at Home guests, our friend Sissy Goff, MEd, LPC-MHSP. Sissy is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, and is here with us to talk about her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. This conversation is so rich with parenting nuggets and wisdom on raising confident, courageous kids. We talk about:
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| 23 Feb 2023 | Your Kids, the Easter Story, and Talking About Difficult Emotions | 00:32:28 | |
Not only is the message of Jesus’ death and resurrection difficult to translate to children, but the events leading up to Jesus’ death were full of emotions for His family, disciples, and all who followed Him. The happiness on Palm Sunday, the surprise at the Last Supper, the sadness at the cross, the joy at the tomb—the week of Jesus’ death and resurrection was filled with emotion. And that’s what gave us the idea: What if we used the emotions they were feeling two-thousand-years-ago to help our kids connect to the Easter story in a way that brings the resurrection of Jesus “alive” to our kids. See what we did there ;) In this episode, we talk about our new book, 10 Days of the Easter Story, and how we as parents can help our kids connect to and learn about their own feelings through the events of Holy Week. We talk about:
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| 22 Jun 2023 | The Joy of Fatherhood with Dude Dad's Taylor Calmus | 00:43:56 | |
Who doesn't feel incompetent in the areas of handiness, creativity, and childlike play when it comes to entering your child's world? Perhaps we don't need to make it as complicated as we think. In this episode, Taylor Calmus, video creator of Dude Dad and Super Dad, talks with Josh about what our kids really desire from us, and why he wrote his first children's book, Dad and the Recycling-Bin Roller Coaster. Yes, Taylor actually build a roller coaster in his backyard too! Taylor shares about:
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| 11 May 2023 | Kids and Hurry Sickness | 00:34:39 | |
We live in a constant state of hurry. Our culture even rewards it. Whether it's back-to-back work meetings, rushing kids to and from school activities, or getting dinner on the table, hurry influences our lives on the daily. In this week's episode, Josh and Christi talk about how hurry sickness influences our kid's emotional health. Highlights include:
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| 16 Mar 2023 | Please, Sorry, Thanks: Three Words That Change Everything with Mark Batterson | 00:51:23 | |
This is one of the most life-giving conversations we've ever had on the podcast! I mean, come on, we all coach our kids to say the words please, sorry, and thanks as three of their first words. Yet, it's crazy how easily we forget to use them as adults. But what if you could successfully reach your goals and strengthen your relationships with just these 3 magic words? Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author and pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC, wrote a new book called Please, Sorry, Thanks, and it's a book that's not only influencing our own lives, but it's one we're now reading to our kids! In this episode, I (Josh) talk with Pastor Mark about his new book and how to personalize your please, signature your sorry, and thumbprint your thanks. We talk about:
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| 23 Mar 2023 | When You Can't Rest Part 1: In Everyday Life | 00:39:20 | |
Whether you have a newborn baby, kids in elementary school, or teenagers on the go, it's no surprise that rest can feel out of reach. We try to be intentional with our time, but let's face it, the parental interruptions are inevitable. A question we get asked quite frequently is how we manage to find a rhythm of rest amongst the busyness of parenting. In this episode, we begin a two-part series about rest, this one about how to develop practical strategies that aid you in a daily lifestyle of rest. We talk about:
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| 06 Apr 2023 | When Life Throws Too Much at You | 00:33:42 | |
How do we lead our families and push through the daily grind when it feels as though life is just throwing too much at you? In this episode, Josh and Christi open up about their recent experiences, from grieving the loss of their dear friend Bill, to sudden changes happening around them unexpectedly, and all the while balancing work and family life. They explain what is helping them move forward and how you can practically do the same when it feels like life has just thrown too much at you. Josh and Christi talk about:
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| 24 Mar 2023 | How to Love with Bill and Laurie Lokey | 00:29:29 | |
Welcome to part two of our two-part special bonus episodes this week. This may very well be the most insightful, helpful episodes on marriage we’ve ever recorded. Bill Lokey, a man who became a father figure to me (Josh), a dear friend, mentor, and who joined us at Famous at Home to lead Leader’s Heart, lost his battle with cancer and went to be with Jesus on March 17th, 2023. In this episode, Bill and his beautiful wife Laurie, join us to talk about their marriage, especially in the midst of Bill’s cancer journey the past few years. Recorded 10 days before he went to be with Jesus, we get a firsthand look at how they’ve grieved, worshipped, laughed, and pressed into the journey together. The marriage wisdom in this episode is simply beautiful. I think that’s what beautiful about the last days—it offers perspective we otherwise can’t see. No matter where you’re at on your marriage journey right now, this episode will leave you desiring more, and may even inspire you to stop hiding parts of you that are scared, and press in deeper with your spouse. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 24 Mar 2023 | How to Be Loved with Bill and Laurie Lokey | 00:37:54 | |
We have two special bonus episodes. These may very well be the most insightful, helpful episodes we’ve ever recorded. The wisdom of Ecclesiastes says, “It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting” (7:2, CSB). Bill Lokey, a man who became a father figure to me (Josh), a dear friend, mentor, and who joined us at Famous at Home to lead Leader’s Heart, lost his battle with cancer and went to be with Jesus on March 17th, 2023. As you’ll hear in these next two episodes, he wanted to live every moment of life he was given. A testament to this, we were able to sit down and record end of life wisdom just 10 days before he went to be with Jesus. In this episode, Bill gives us, in many ways, his last words. If you or a loved one are facing an uphill battle with a terminal illness, or your marriage is falling apart, or you’re hurting because of a loss in your life, or maybe you put a dream on the shelf and haven’t been able to pick it back up, this episode will bring the encouragement you need. Bill talks a lot about how he learned to be loved and how you too can enter into and receive such love. Here are some highlights based on direct quotes from Bill in this episode: “Intimacy is a real imposition on our relationships, however it’s also the most healing thing there is.” “And so I would ask the question, if we were to replace the word “I need God for this reason,” what would it be if we said, ‘Jesus, I want you for this reason?’ What would that be?” “God brought me through things because of His mercy. Not because I was religious enough or had the right spirit. It was God that called me into that. So the more humility I had that God brought to me [through my own failures] and the more He showed me His love for me continued on so that I could hear pretty much any person’s story and while someone might be disapproving it’d be like ‘So, I’ve done the same thing or I’ve done similar things.’ To be able to express God’s mercy and His love [flows from that humility of my own wrong].” Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 25 May 2023 | On Motherhood, Healing, and Finding Your Voice: Part 1 | 00:40:06 | |
We had a revelation together recently about how we converse on our podcast. It was a revealing conversation (of which we discuss in this week's episode) that ultimately led to a two-episode series where Josh interviews Christi. This conversation was completely unscripted, as Christi didn't know the questions ahead of time. What came from it was a beautiful, heartfelt two-part conversation about Christi's own experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice. Some highlights include:
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| 27 Apr 2023 | How to Reclaim Family Time Without Moving to a Flip Phone with Joey Odom | 00:51:18 | |
Screen time is one of the biggest issues facing families today--and we're not just referring to our kids. We set alarms on our phones, await important calls, send urgent emails, and the list goes on. Yet, science has some fascinating new insights on what really matters as it relates to how to maximize our time on our phones and yet be present with people. Joey Odom, cofounder of Aro, a technology platform leveraging the science of habit formation to help you connect by disconnecting, is with us this week to talk about screen time and how to reclaim family time without moving to a flip phone. Joey talks with us about:
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| 29 Jun 2023 | Simplicity, Transitions, & What We're Learning About Family Growth | 00:40:37 | |
In many ways, the western culture we live in wars against family growth. This episode is a conversation about how we're seeing the western cultural norms influence our own family and some of the steps we're taking to fight against it. In this episode, we share about how we are structuring our days that's most conducive to Kingdom expansion, is extremely simple (yet rich), and isn't beholden to anyone (except God and our family). We talk about:
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| 08 Jun 2023 | The Intentional Father with Jon Tyson | 00:47:57 | |
After his first interview became one of our most listened to and talked about episodes in podcast history, Pastor Jon Tyson is back with us! He sits down with Josh to talk about intentional fathering, how he discipled his own kids, and the journey you can take your son on as a right of passage into manhood in a healthy and biblical way. Here are some takeaways:
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| 02 Mar 2023 | Taking Permission to Lead Your Family | 00:39:52 | |
Do you feel dissonance between where your family is right now and where you envision your family to be? A wrestling in your soul with the decisions you're making about who your family is becoming or the direction you're heading? Somewhere along the way, we lose permission to make decisions for ourselves and how we lead our families. Perhaps it's because we're afraid of letting someone down, it's out of the cultural norm, or it just feels unsafe. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to reclaim permission to live in peace and lead your family with courage and certainty. They talk about:
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| 31 Mar 2023 | When You Can't Rest Part 2: Weekly Sabbath and Yearly Vacation | 00:30:12 | |
Do you feel exhausted, yet can't seem to enter into rest? Don't worry, you're not alone, and it makes sense. Our nervous system has a built-in protective mechanism that constantly fights to keep us feeling safe. In this episode, we share practical ways to calm your nervous system so that you can be fully present when you enter Sabbath or go on a vacation! We talk about:
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| 31 Jan 2023 | Finding Your Rally Cry as a Family | 00:31:02 | |
Have you discovered what brings your family alive? Perhaps it's an activity, hobby, or some type of adventure, like an annual vacation or memories on a lake house? Can you identify the life-giving moments that bring your family together? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to foster a sense of purpose and deep relationships as a family in 2023. Josh and Christi talk about:
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| 01 Jun 2023 | On Motherhood, Healing, and Hearing God's Voice: Part 2 | 00:40:49 | |
Last week, we started a two-part mini-series where Josh interviewed Christi about her own experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice. This week, we continue the conversation, as Christi goes more in-depth about her experiences with healing and how she has learned to discern God's voice to her throughout motherhood. Christi shares about:
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| 18 May 2023 | Raising Resilient Kids | 00:25:07 | |
As parents, fostering an environment of resilience for our kids is arguably one of the most important ways we can set our kids up for healthy relationships and self-competence. Yet, with the state we find ourselves in as a culture, we ourselves need to build resilience as well. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about practical ways of cultivating resilience in your home. Highlights include:
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| 09 Mar 2023 | Discipleship Conversations with Kids | 00:39:49 | |
Ever had your kids ask you a question you never thought of before and were left speechless in how to answer? What makes those questions even more intimidating is when they're questions about the Bible. It's no wonder discipling our kids can feel overwhelming. But what if you don't need to know all of the answers? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the ways we can resource our kids in not only looking for answers to their questions, but also falling more in love with Jesus. They also talk about how their new devotional, 10 Days of the Easter Story: A Family Experience Through the Feelings of Holy Week, is structured and written as a framework for getting our kids engaged in the stories of Scripture. They talk about:
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| 15 Jun 2023 | On Fatherhood, Honor, and Vision | 00:35:03 | |
A couple weeks ago Josh interviewed Christi about her experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice. This week, roles reverse and Christi interviews Josh about his experiences with fatherhood, honor, and how he's learned to cast vision for his family. This conversation was unscripted and heartfelt, as Christi asks questions that get to the heart of how Josh sees his role as a father. Josh shares about:
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| 20 Apr 2023 | Becoming Teammates in Marriage | 00:31:30 | |
Would you describe your spouse as your greatest teammate? Probably depends on the day, right? We all have opponents that war against the connection in our marriage and cause conflict. But how do we fight? Do we see the opponent for what it is, or do we make our spouse out to be the opponent? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to name the opponent, talk about your dance, and take responsibility for how to engage with your spouse. They talk about:
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| 09 Feb 2023 | Finding Delight in Your Everyday Work with Jordan Raynor | 00:39:53 | |
Perhaps you feel like the work you are doing inside your home or at an office is left unnoticed. Maybe you feel like your everyday work is less important than someone else's work. Get this: your work is ministry and God sees you. He sees it as purposeful even when the world doesn't. In this episode, Jordan Raynor, a dear friend, comes on the podcast to talk about his new devotional The Word Before Work: A Monday-Through-Friday Devotional to Help You Find Eternal Purpose in Your Daily Work. He and Josh talk about the connection between our work and God's work on Earth, and ways that He delights in us. Jordan and Josh talk about:
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| 26 Jan 2023 | Making Screen Changes for Your Family | 00:32:06 | |
How has the screen influenced your family? On one hand, you may say you want to spend less time on your phone, but actually following through is quite difficult. Screens have infiltrated every area of our lives: communication, work email, directions, Uber, grocery orders, Amazon Prime, apps for your kids, and the list goes on. So, how does a family actually make changes when it comes to screens? Josh recently deleted a majority of the apps on his phone, practically turning his iPhone into a flip phone. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the ways it has been life-giving for their family and share practical ways you can make similar changes. Josh and Christi talk about:
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| 20 Jul 2023 | How Do We Practice Sabbath? | 00:46:08 | |
There are many misconceptions about what practicing the Sabbath, or ceasing from work, really entails. People often view Sabbath as a day for lounging around the house, binging a show on Netflix, or just doing nothing. Those things can be fine, but do they really bring about "soul rest?" In this episode, Josh and Christi go in-depth about the purpose and meaning of Sabbath, and the unique ways they have learned to cultivate it in their home. Josh and Christi talk about:
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| 13 Apr 2023 | Where Do I Find the Time? | 00:35:53 | |
Does it feel like you just don't have the time? For what you ask? Well, anything really. Working out. Praying. Even a 5-minute shower. Anything that brings you life instead of draining it from you. The last few weeks Josh and Christi talked about rest and finding solitude in the midst of parenting and the busyness of everyday life. This week, they talk about how to use the time you're already given, more specifically, to press into the one thing that will bring you life and help you show up so much differently for your loved ones. Josh and Christi talk about:
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| 10 Aug 2023 | Fighting for Peace in Your Home | 00:44:47 | |
One of the most frequent questions we're asked is how we maintain a spirit of peace with a family of five and all we have going on. "How do you carry such calm in your interactions with each other?" wrote one long-time listener. To begin, peace doesn't come without a fight. In a world of instant gratification, we too easily settle for moments of peace; but anything that doesn't last is counterfeit. In this episode, we talk about practical ways you can war for and cultivate peace in your home. We talk about:
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| 07 Jul 2023 | How Ancient Wisdom Can Heal the Modern Family with Jeremy and April Pryor | 00:55:52 | |
Last week's conversation centered around how we're rethinking how we lead our family against the common western culture norms that might not be serving families in the way we think or hope they are. This week, we continue this conversation with some of the people who have mentored and taught us much of what we're learning about family right now, Jeremy and April Pryor, dear friends of ours and leaders of Family Teams. Jeremy and April talk about:
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| 13 Jul 2023 | Raising Respectful Kids with Mark and Tina Seago | 00:58:49 | |
Have you ever met a family and thought, "Wow, whatever you've done to raise your kids, I need some of that!?" Mark and Tina Seago are one of those couples. Together, they have seven kids, live on a farm, began a classical school together, and are just downright parenting ninja's. We get the privilege of doing life with them and wanted to introduce them to you since they influence our parenting in so many ways. This week, Mark and Tina give us an inside look at their unique family rhythms and the decisions they've made that shape their children's lives. Mark and Tina talk about:
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| 04 Aug 2023 | Parent Q & A: Toddlers, Discipline, Divorce, and Loss of Relationships | 00:41:20 | |
We love hearing from you, our podcast family, and talk about the topics you care about most. This week, we address questions related to raising toddlers, disciplining kids, walking your kids through divorce, and processing the loss of relationships. Here are some highlights:
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| 03 Aug 2017 | #21: Lisa Harper–Adoption, Single Parenting, and Living Happy! | 00:40:45 | |
Part of the vision of In This Together with Dr. Josh + Christi is to be a podcast where we interview guests to discover how their stories can give us insight on becoming families who live, love, and lead well. Today's guest is the epitome of what it means to live a great story. Rarely are the terms hilarious storyteller and theological scholar used in the same sentence, much less used to describe the same person. But then again, Lisa Harper is anything but stereotypical! Listen for a few minutes and you'll see why. Lisa a gem. In this episode, she shares her journey with adoption, losing two, before adopting her precious daughter, Missy. In addition, Lisa hilariously, yet truthfully, gives us incredibly practical advice on living happy. And no it's not sinful to be happy. In fact, Jesus teaches about it. Lisa encourages exhausted moms, single parents, and families in the trenches. She even lovingly calls us out as parents (hint: we do trauma, but we don't do drama). You'll hear Lisa's heart behind her latest book, The Sacrament of Happy: What a Smiling God Brings to Wounded World. Be prepared to laugh and walk away feeling less guilty, and more inspired, about your parenting. Show Notes and Podcast Sponsors: The Sacrament of Happy by Lisa Harper TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Discipleship Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. Try it out FREE for 30 days. | |||
| 09 Aug 2017 | #22: An Open Conversation for Dads: What Your Wife Really Needs | 00:31:25 | |
Today's episode is a conversation for Dads. Okay, so wives will appreciate it too. Peaking behind our own picture frame, we begin with a story about how we began to emotionally disconnect in our marriage after our kids entered the world (i.e. invaded our home). Don't get us wrong, we love our children dearly. But nothing challenged our marriage more than having two kids less than two years apart. Even more, it impacted Christi's identity. But in the moment, she was unable to put words to that. As I left for work each day, she stayed in between the four walls of our home. Eventually, as she describes it, she was on "the bottom rung of life." Based on a blog post I (Josh) wrote that continues to resonate with many, we talk about the valuable lesson we learned on connecting deeper in our marriage, after kids. This conversation is certainly not exhaustive, nor does it represent the feelings of every woman. However, we hope it opens the door for wives to voice what they really need, and for husbands to empathetically understand and offer support. Let us hear from you. Join the conversation with us and share the lessons you are learning from your own picture frame. Show Notes and Podcast Sponsors: TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Discipleship Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. Try it out FREE for 30 days. | |||
| 16 Aug 2017 | #23: An Open Conversation for Moms: What Your Husband Really Needs | 00:29:30 | |
Today's episode is a continuation of last week's conversation for Dads. This week, however, we talk to Moms. But that doesn't leave husbands off the hook. Guys, it's imperative you join the conversation. Without your input, it's hard for your wife to know what motivates you to pursue her. To reemphasize, our conversation in this episode comes from our own crooked picture frame. Our story is not your story. My (Josh) needs may be different than those of other husbands. However, we hope this conversation is what you and your spouse need to talk deeper about your own relationship and how you can better support one another--especially when the going gets tough. Once again, based on a blog post I (Josh) wrote, we talk about the valuable lessons we continue to learn as it relates to connecting deeper in our marriage, particularly after kids. Let us hear from you. Join the conversation with us and share the lessons you are learning from your own picture frame. Show Notes and Podcast Sponsors: TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Discipleship Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. Try it out FREE for 30 days. | |||
| 23 Aug 2017 | #24: Louie + Shelley Giglio–Fighting Goliath and Championing Your Spouse | 00:45:07 | |
If you listen to the podcast, you know every conversation we have is centered on being a generation of families who live, love, and lead well. This week's guests, Louie and Shelley Giglio, epitomize this vision. Louie is pastor of Passion City Church and founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Since 1997, Passion has united millions of students in worship, prayer, and justice. Not only did Louie join us, we got the inside scoop from behind their picture frame from his wife, Shelley. Together, Louie and Shelley lead the teams at Passion City Church, sixstepsrecords, and the Passion Global Institute. Shelley is chief strategist, director of label operations and artist management at sixstepsrecords. Not surprisingly, Louie and Shelley walked down a difficult road a few years ago. Remember, everyone of us has a picture frame. And every one of us have Goliath's we fight in our families. Fear. Rejection. Addiction. Anger. Comfort. Louie and Shelley share with us about the Goliath Louie had to fight a few years ago. Some of richest part of this conversation include the ways Shelley supported and championed Louie through it. There's a reason these two have the favor of God on their lives. You'll hear it in this episode. Show Notes and Sponsors: Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Discipleship Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. Try it out FREE for 30 days. | |||
| 30 Aug 2017 | #25: The Power of Guarding Your Time–and the Hearts of Those You Love with Rodney + Selma Wilson | 00:39:12 | |
Do you struggle finding time for those you love most? Does busyness tend to disconnect you from the heart of your spouse? In this episode, we affectionately adopt new "podcast parents," Rodney + Selma Wilson. They join us to explain the secret behind how they can still look at one another like teenagers in love, after 40+ years. Now grandparents, they talk about how they see parenting differently today than when they were raising their daughters. The wisdom and encouragement Rodney and Selma share in this episode comes purely from their experience of loving people so well. At LifeWay, Selma Wilson serves as VP of Organizational Development and Chief People Officer. Cool title, right? She's also a cheerleader for moms! Her husband, Rodney, is an Associate Pastor and Marriage and Family Counselor. He doesn't consider himself a cheerleader (bye, bye pompoms), but he is an encourager. You are in for a dose of wisdom. Some highlights include: * How to prioritize your marriage for your kids * The images we can etch into our kids' minds for a spiritual legacy * How to look at life in seasons * The one perspective that helps moms move from surviving the trenches to enjoying motherhood All in all, the primary theme is about guarding our time and our hearts. Show Notes: Check out Selma's blog and podcast, Selma on Leadership. Podcast Sponsors: Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. Try it out FREE for 30 days. TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Discipleship Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others | |||
| 06 Sep 2017 | #26: Teaching Our Kids to be Human | 00:36:31 | |
Have you given thought to what it means to be human? Think about what makes you--and your kids--truly come alive. Perhaps not surprisingly, those moments rarely happen on a screen. This summer we challenged ourselves to embrace more of what it means to be human. We took our kids camping. Gave away items to those in need. Went on adventures. Completed projects with our hands. And in so doing, we discovered five ways we can teach our kids to be human. In this episode, we tell stories from behind our picture frame and use examples from our journey this past summer. We also talk through the five ways we can show our kids what it means to be human. Full of stories and practical application, it was one of our favorite episodes to record together. Show Notes: Feelings Chart FREE Download Podcast Sponsors: Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. Try it out FREE for 30 days. TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Discipleship Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Join exclusively for a limited time ONLY between now and September 30! | |||
| 13 Sep 2017 | #27: The Enneagram and Marriage with Ian Morgan Cron | 00:50:57 | |
Our guest this week is Ian Morgan Cron. We invited him on the podcast because nothing has been as significant as the Enneagram in taking our marriage to the next level. What is the Enneagram? Personally, we have been busting at the seams to introduce you to it. But nobody can explain the Enneagram the way Ian can. In this episode, Ian graciously joins us to explain all nine types. As you'll learn, and unlike all other personality tools, the beauty of the Enneagram is that it doesn't just show who you are, it shows you who you could be. When you become aware not just of your behaviors, but the underlying motivations behind your behaviors, it changes the view you have of yourself. Subsequently, we unlock barriers to living fully alive. Not only that, it changes the view you have of your spouse as well. That's why Christi and I also go behind our picture frame to share stories about how the Enneagram has helped us to understand ourselves, and one another, at a much deeper level. We hope this episode leads you on a deeper journey toward intimacy with one another, and ultimately toward your relationship with Jesus. Show Notes: To purchase The Road Back to You Book, click here. For The Road Back to You Podcast, click here. Check out Ian's NEW podcast, Typology. You can also take his Enneagram assessment by clicking here. Podcast Sponsors: Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. Try it out FREE for 30 days. TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Discipleship Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others | |||
| 21 Sep 2017 | #28: Mom Set Free: Find Relief From the Pressure to Get it All Right with Jeannie Cunnion | 00:48:04 | |
Don't let the title of this episode fool you. Yes, Jeannie Cunnion's message is helping moms find relief from the pressure to get it all right (i.e. be perfect). But this conversation is for all parents. If you need to experience the grace and gentleness of Jesus today as a mom or dad, this episode is for you. Jeannie's words are salve to the exhausted parent. You don't need to listen long before you realize Jeannie really "wrestles with the wild grace of God." We had the privilege of meeting Jeannie through this episode. Since then, her words have penetrated our home and how we show Jesus to our kids. Jeannie is a wife and mom of four fun boys. Her unique message of God's grace is so refreshing. In Jeannie's words, "I spent the first many years of parenting believing that I had to be a perfect example for my kids to follow and worrying that their entire futures were riding on my ability to perfectly orchestrate their lives. My goal was to make very few mistakes and have very little regret. You can probably guess how that turned out. The shame I felt from the mistakes I made was real. And because I wasn't accepting God's grace for me in all of my weaknesses and brokenness, I struggled to give grace to my kids in their weaknesses and brokenness." But Jesus. Yes, but Jesus. This conversation helps all of us wrestle with and apply the grace of Jesus in our homes. Show Notes: Jeannie Cunnion's blog and website, click here. Mom Set Free Book by Jeannie Cunnion Mom Set Free Bible Study Launch November 1. For more information, click here. Podcast Sponsors: TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Discipleship Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. Try it out FREE for 30 days. | |||
| 04 Oct 2017 | #30: The Lies Our Screens Tell Us | 00:37:14 | |
We want to ask an honest question: Are you the master of your screen, or is your screen the master of you? Nobody doubts the pervasiveness of screens in our culture today, especially among kids and teens. But when was the last time you stopped and truly asked yourself, "What, about my screen, do I accept without question?" Don't misunderstand us, we don't believe screens are all bad. We just want to be honest with ourselves. And after listening to our conversation in this episode, we hope you'll do the same. Because as research is showing, the subtle lies we have come to believe about our screens may be changing us in ways we never expected. Show Notes: The Death of Reading is Threatening the Soul by Phillip Yancey Have Smart Phones Destroyed a Generation by Dr. Jean Twenge iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us by Dr. Jean Twenge The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to our Brains by Nicholas Carr Podcast Sponsors: TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Discipleship Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Join exclusively for a limited time ONLY between now and September 30! | |||
| 27 Sep 2017 | #29: The Beautiful Things We Miss with Matthew West | 00:51:23 | |
Our guest this week is singer and songwriter, Matthew West. Matthew just released a brand new album called "All In." When we heard about Matthew's heart behind the album, we knew we had to interview him. Most noteworthy, our conversation centers around a song on the album called, "The Beautiful Things We Miss." If you listen to our podcast, you can already tell where this is going. As a self-described "professional Christian," West knows how easy it can be to coast, to pretend his spiritual life is in a better place than it actually is. “That’s a dangerous place to be,” he says. “That’s what the Bible talks about. Being lukewarm. So I’ve had this idea that I want to be all in like never before. I want to be all in with the songs that I write, I want to be all in with my time with the Lord, I want to be all in with my wife, I want to be all in with my relationship with my daughters.” As a husband, dad, and "professional Christian," Matthew takes us behind his crooked picture frame, and tells us what it means for him to be "all in." As you listen to this episode, may you ponder these lyrics: Open up my eyes, Lord Keep me in the moment just like this Before the beautiful things we love Become the beautiful things we miss Show notes: Matthew West's album, ALL IN Podcast Sponsors: TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Discipleship Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. Try it out FREE for 30 days. | |||
| 11 Oct 2017 | #31: The Core Social Milestones of Boys and Girls with David Thomas & Sissy Goff | 00:51:43 | |
Our affectionally labeled "resident child therapists," David Thomas and Sissy Goff are back on the podcast! In season 1, David and Sissy joined us to talk about the emotional milestones of boys and girls. Now that school is in full session, we talk with them about social milestones. Respectively, Sissy eloquently describes how girls can develop socially, and David describes what it takes to help boys do the same. The four core social milestones include: awareness, reciprocity, ownership, and boundaries. In this episode, David and Sissy talk about the milestones, and also give us very practical ways we can help our boys and girls, respectively, reach these milestones. Fortunately, they also counsel us a bit with our kids. Christi took copious notes. David and Sissy are licensed counselors and serve at Daystar Counseling in Nashville. Along with Daystar’s founder, Melissa Trevethan, they host a website of helpful resources for parents called Raising Boys and Girls. Show Notes: For the book, Are My Kids on Track? click here. For David's book, Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys, click here. www.RaisingBoysandGirls.com Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 18 Oct 2017 | #32: Working as a Team in the Trenches of Early Parenthood with Christy + Nathan Nockels | 00:47:21 | |
For parents in the trenches of the early years, this interview is for you. The heart of our conversation with Christy and Nathan Nockels is the story behind their new lullaby album. The reason we were drawn to the story is because we have played Scripture lullabies in our children's bedrooms from the time they were infants. Ironically, as you'll learn, this album was birthed in the early years of Christy and Nathan's journey as parents. Christy Nockels is a worship leader / singer-songwriter. Her husband, Nathan, is a producer (Passion, Matt Redman, Laura Story). Together, they have three beautiful children. Christy and Nathan toured for several years as the duo Watermark. Today, Christy is a GMA Dove Award winner and podcaster. Her own podcast, The Glorious in the Mundane, came from her own journey as a mom. She shares her journey in this episode. Even more, Nathan shares how he championed Christy's creativity and career from behind the scenes. Truly, the conversation on marriage in this episode, especially for husbands, is so rich. These two not only talk about how they champion one another, but how they have championed their children's gifts and strengths through the years. Our favorite song on the lullaby album, Pitter Patter Goes the Rain, includes all five of the Nockels' family. In the end, they give us hope that we don't just have to survive the early years, but together, as a team, we can thrive there. Show Notes: Podcast Sponsors: TwentyTwoSix Parenting: Community. Content. Coaching. Forcefield: Become a digital mentor to your kids. | |||
| 25 Oct 2017 | #33 Championing Your Child's Love for Learning with Mr. Stuart Tutler | 00:45:41 | |
Education is one of the most challenging topics for many parents. Do we homeschool our kids? Is it okay to send them to public school? Or should we invest in private school? What about a parent's role in their child's education? How much responsibility should we shoulder versus the school itself? These are questions we tackle in this episode with Mr. Stuart Tutler, the Headmaster of New Hope Academy in Franklin, TN. We describe Mr. Tutler as a student of pedagogy. He has a passion for learning about the methods of teaching. In other words, in this episode, Mr. Tutler shares with us what he's learning to be the best ways to teach kids. Encouraging parents, he answers for us a few questions: * Who's responsible for a child's education? * How important is it that my child gets good grades? * What is the role of experience in a child's education? * How do we navigate the private, homeschool, or public school discussion? * Why and how should we emphasize wellness (i.e. nutrition, movement, rest, etc.) in our child's education? * How can we educate our children--and ourselves--about the history and issues related to both racial reconciliation and empowering the poor? Speaking of these latter two topics, one of the reasons we love New Hope Academy is because they are committed to providing an excellent, Christ-centered education to all students while intentionally reserving 40 to 50 percent of their seats for children from low-income households. With an emphasis on economic and racial diversity, the heart is to teach kids to love all people. Our discussion in this episode ends with ways we as parents can help our children do just that. No matter your choice of schooling, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Show Notes: For more information about New Hope Academy, click here. Podcast Sponsors: 22:6 Parenting--Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. | |||
| 01 Nov 2017 | #34: Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent | 00:51:07 | |
Nobody can really prepare us for the chaos, unpredictability, and self-imposed guilt that accompany becoming a parent. Well-intentioned people may try to prepare you for the sleepless nights, colic, and grocery store tantrums, but let’s be honest, you can’t really be prepared until you encounter them. Instead, it was something subtler, yet much deeper, that nearly took me (Christi) out as a momma. Something nobody else warned me about—I lost my identity. In this episode, we talk about what taking care of ourselves as parents looks like from our own picture frame. Rather than remaining stuck in the ongoing cycle of guilt, shame and feelings of depression, together, we are finding a way out. The reason this is so important to us is because research consistently shows that it's not necessarily what we know about parenting that matters most for how our kids turn out, but who we are becoming as adults. If you too have lost yourself in parenting, this is a conversation we think you’ll find quite refreshing. We not only share our own journey, but we offer realistic and practical ways we can all come alive and rediscover ourselves, even in the midst of parenthood. Because the reality is: the healthier we are, the healthier our kids will be. Show Notes: For the FREE PDF Download: 7 Ways to Disciple Your Kids, click here. For Christi's blogpost, 11 Ways to Reclaim Yourself in the Midst of Parenthood, click here. For the book, The Slight Edge, click here. Podcast Sponsors: 22:6 Parenting--Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. | |||
| 08 Nov 2017 | #35: Candace Cameron Bure–Staying Stylish: Cultivating Confidence in Your Family, Style, and Attitude | 00:49:14 | |
Do you sometimes feel like you live in a fishbowl? Especially as a parent of young kids, your every move feeling scrutinized by glaring eyes in the grocery store. Or your teenager's every post on social media a reflection of how you parent? For many of us, the peanut gallery just adds insult to injury. We don't need the added pressure of the critics or the perfect family on social media to feel like we're not living up to the expectations we have of ourselves. One person who lives with these feelings heightened to the nth degree is our friend and America's beloved "DJ Tanner," Candace Cameron Bure. In spite of living in the fishbowl of Hollywood, Candace lives, loves, and leads with a confidence so many admire. In this episode, she graciously invites us behind the picture frame of her own family. With candor, Candace describes how she filters out the noise of the critics and who she allows to have access to her heart. Based on her new book, Staying Stylish: Cultivating a Confident Look, Style, and Attitude, Candace talks about how she cultivates confidence. However, as you'll learn, this didn't happen overnight. Candace details for us: * What she learned living "in the invisible" as a stay-at-home mom for 10 years while her kids were little * How she decides who can have access to her heart * Why it's important for moms and wives to feel good about themselves (and their style) and how to do it * How she and her husband, Val, navigate raising three teenagers in a social media driven world * The single biggest factor for her in maintaining confidence as a wife, mom, and actor Show Notes: To preorder Staying Stylish: Cultivating a Confident Look, Style, and Attitude, click here. Podcast Sponsors: 22:6 Parenting--Tools for Raising Kids Who Love God and Love Others Forcefield: Screen Time Done Right. | |||
| 19 Nov 2017 | #36: Proactive Ways to Enjoy the Holidays | 00:39:02 | |
Cooler weather. Peppermint mochas. Hallmark movies. The holidays. For many, it’s wonderful. For others, this time of year can be quite chaotic. The pressure of figuring out what to buy. Making travel arrangements. Deciding which family members to spend the holidays with. We try—emphasis on “try”—to talk about the upcoming holidays ahead of time. We pray and think through how we can make the most of it as a family. Having little kids can make it a bit more chaotic for us, but it can also make it a lot more precious too. What #TeamStraub has found out is that, without a plan, it’s too easy to allow the chaos and busyness to rob us from being truly present with those we love most, especially one another. In this week's episode, we talk through the acronym E.N.J.O.Y.I.N.G., and discuss eight proactive ways we can enjoy the upcoming holiday season as family. Some of the topics we discuss include: * When and how to say "no" * How to navigate Christmas gatherings with extended family * Ways we can be proactive with potentially awkward family interactions * How to simplify our lives * Ways to take care of yourself during the holidays Show Notes: Podcast Exclusive Offer: Sign up and receive the 25 Characters of the Christmas Story: An Advent Experience for Families, in your inbox each day beginning December 1st! Click here to sign up. Podcast Sponsors: Click here to join 22:6 Parenting! We'd love to journey with you! To become a digital mentor to your kids, try Forcefield FREE for 30 days! Click here to learn more. | |||
| 22 Nov 2017 | #37: Blended Families, Step-Parenting, Widowhood, and Holiday Step-Stress with Ron Deal | 00:53:23 | |
Over one-third of Americans live in, or are a part of, a blended family. So many questions abound for stepparents. Fortunately, in this week's episode, our dear friend and expert on blended families, Ron Deal, answers many of these questions. Ron serves as Director of Family Life Blended and is the author of The Smart Stepfamily, The Smart Stepmom, The Smart Stepfamily Marriage, and The Smart Stepdad. After listening to this episode, you'll realize he's smart too. What's even better, his approach to blended families is honest, but full of grace. He answers questions like: * What does the Bible say about stepfamilies? * I'm trying to instill good values with my kids but my ex-spouse doesn't. How do I handle that? * What do I tell my kids when they have a new aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc. * How do we deal with loss during the holidays in our family? * We just divorced and now we are both getting remarried. What do we tell our kids to call our new spouses? * How do we decide whose house to go to for the holidays? * And many more! This episode is rich and full of wisdom. If you live in a blended family, grew up in a blended family, or are now raising kids in a blended family, Ron will bless you. Show Notes: For more information including articles and links to Family Life Blended events, click here. To purchase The Smart StepFamily, click here. For the article, 13 Ideas to Manage Holiday Step-Stress, click here. Podcast Sponsors: A Parenting Community for Busy Parents. Click here for more information. Forcefield: For a FREE 30-Day Trial, click here. | |||
| 29 Nov 2017 | #38: Christmas Hot Topics–Entitlement, Gift-Giving, Santa Claus, and Traditions | 00:46:45 | |
There is nothing we want more than to experience the joy of Christmas. Unfortunately, Christmas can leave our time feeling pressed and our wallets stressed. In addition, the holiday also brings along with it some baggage, especially when it comes to our children and the traditions we hold dear. In this episode, we go behind the lens of our own crooked picture frame to discuss some Christmas hot topics. We tell stories about how we were raised and what we implement today in our own family. We also discuss topics like: * Is my gift-giving out of control? * What does an entitled child look like? * Is it okay to lie to my kids about Santa Claus? * What will my kids really remember about Christmas? * How can we truly make it about Jesus' birth? * Is the attitude I'm modeling for my kids at the holidays one of gratitude or grumbling? * What role do traditions play in our family? As you listen to this episode, think about your own family traditions, values, and what you model for and teach your kids. And be sure to engage the conversation. Tell us stories from your own picture frame. We love learning from you. Podcast Sponsors: If you buy screens at Christmas, consider a 30-day FREE trial of Forcefield. Click here to learn more about becoming a digital mentor to your kids. To make the most of the time you have with your kids with creative discipleship tools, subscribe today to the 22:6 Parenting community! | |||
| 06 Dec 2017 | #39: Overcommitment in Marriage – Dealing with the Stress of Always Saying Yes | 00:30:08 | |
When is the last time you and your spouse argued about being too busy? Or maybe you didn't argue. Perhaps the busyness meant you just passed one another by, like ships in the night. That's how overcommitment usually begins in our home. It's not until we feel the stress of trying to manage it all that we begin to argue. That's when we "see" one another floating by. Let's face it, overcommitment is plaguing today's families. Unfortunately, the first casualty is usually our marriage. Whether it's finances, work, kid's school activities, or even church, we all feel stretched. Without intentionality, our family life will simply go wherever the winds take it. That's why we decided to make this episode a special one! We were invited to talk about overcommitment in marriage as a part of "marriage week" on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. This is a conversation we want to invite you in on, especially with the demands of the holiday season upon us. Our hope is that after you listen, you and your spouse are able to recognize and talk more openly about when saying yes is adding too much stress. Podcast Sponsors: Become a digital mentor to your kids today. Try Forcefield FREE for 30 days. Click here. Struggle with finding time to disciple your kids? 22:6 Parenting gives you the tools you need without adding anything to your already busy day. Click here to subscribe today! | |||
| 13 Dec 2017 | #40: 7 Ways to Prioritize Your Family in the New Year | 00:48:07 | |
Welcome to our 40th episode! What an incredible and fun year it's been for the podcast. Having not yet been at this a year, we have learned a lot from each of you. Thank you for becoming a part of our family and making this journey so enjoyable. We thought it would be fitting to close out season 2 by talking about ways we can prioritize our family in the New Year. As the saying goes, "The days are long, but the years are short." In this episode, we light-heartedly go behind our own crooked picture frame to discuss how we have prioritized--or failed at prioritizing--one another. Throughout the discussion, we also offer practical ways you can have fun with your spouse and make memories with your children in the New Year. In addition, we offer tons of bonuses in the show notes to help you get started. As a fun addition for season 3, we will have specific episodes where we answer listener questions. Therefore, we invite you to ask questions, give us feedback on topics you'd like to hear about, and share the podcast with your friends and family. It is an honor being in this with you! Show Notes: Receive 20% off The Screen-Balanced Family Digital Videos and Workbook when you use the code: JCPODCAST. Sign up to receive 40 Date Night Ideas + 216 Questions. Click here. To download FREE the 100 Commonly Held Values List, click here. To download FREE the Marital Electronic Nuptial Agreement, click here. Podcast Sponsors: Become a digital mentor to your kids. Try Forcefield FREE for 30 days. Click here to learn more. We would LOVE to have you join our 22:6 Parenting Community! Get monthly discipleship tools, coaching, and a community of like-minded parents. To learn more, click here! | |||
| 31 Jan 2018 | #41: Single Parenting, Technology, Independent Kids, Communication and Respect: Parenting Struggles 6-10 | 00:53:02 | |
Welcome to season 3! Last month, we asked families in our 22:6 Parenting audience this one question: What’s your #1 struggle as a parent? We had over 700 responses. Trust us when we say, you’re not alone. In the first two episodes of season 3 we talk about the top 10 struggles of today's parents. We also offer some practical insights on how we can overcome these struggles. In this episode, we talk about struggles 6-10: 10. Single parenting 9. Technology 8. Raising kids to be independent 7. Communication 6. Respect Finally, in season 3, we are going to focus on topics YOU deal with in your family. That's why we want to invite YOU to ask us questions and be on the podcast. We will have Q&A episodes this season as well. Just click here to ask your questions or submit your topic. Show Notes: Be on the podcast! Submit your question / topic here! You can download the electronic nuptial agreement by clicking here. You can also check out The Screen-Balanced Family workbook and digital video series written and produced by Josh + Christi. Click here for the videos + workbook ($29.97). Click here for just the workbook ($14.97). | |||
| 07 Feb 2018 | #42: Losing Patience, Feeling Inadequate, Discipline, and Not Enough Time: Parenting Struggles 1-5 | 00:54:20 | |
We asked families in our 22:6 Parenting audience this one question: What’s your #1 struggle as a parent? We had over 700 responses. Last week we covered struggles 6-10. In part 2, we talk about the top 5 struggles of today's parents. We also offer some practical insights on how we can overcome these struggles. In this episode, we talk about the top 5 struggles: 5. How do I disciple my kids? 4. I lose my patience. 3. I feel inadequate. 2. How can I get my kids to obey? (Discipline) 1. There's not enough time. Also, we invite YOU to ask us questions and be on the podcast. We will have Q&A episodes this season. Just click here to ask your questions or submit your topic. Show Notes: Be on the podcast! Submit your question / topic here! Christi's article: A Shame-Free Approach to Teaching our Kids About Jesus written by Christi Straub Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well Other books mentioned in this episode: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck | |||
| 14 Feb 2018 | #43: 5 Ways to Create a Culture of Forgiveness in Your Marriage | 00:45:03 | |
Why is it that our natural tendency is to become hard and insensitive toward the person we love the most? Rather than being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry (James 1:19), we're quick to defend ourselves, quick to cast blame, and slow to understand—a recipe that keeps us enslaved to self-righteousness, and too often, unable to forgive. In this episode, we talk about 5 ways you can create a culture of forgiveness in your marriage: * Forgive from the heart but set boundaries on behavior. * Don't defend yourself. * Clothe yourself in gentleness, because bitterness is unattractive. * Pray this one prayer each day for your spouse. * Take the Golden Rule and replace the word "do" with the word "understand." We also reveal the first three actions we give to a couple who call us because they feel stuck in their marriage. If you feel stuck, forgiveness may be the first place to begin. Show Notes: For counseling referrals in your local area, enter your zip code in one of the links below: Focus on the Family Counselor Network American Association of Christian Counselors Thriveworks Blog Post: How 15 Minutes Is Changing Our Marriage Podcast Sponsors: LifeWay Women Events. For the latest events in your area, click here. Exile International. To learn more about how you can serve war affected children, click here. | |||
| 21 Feb 2018 | #44: Jamie + Aaron Ivey: Shame, Vulnerability, and Identity in Christ | 00:59:33 | |
Jamie Ivey's Happy Hour podcast was Christi's gateway drug into the podcastosphere. So you can imagine what a joy it was to have Jamie, and her husband Aaron, join us on our podcast. We love these two human souls because they embody healthy authenticity. Jamie's new book is called If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free. The title itself is a fitting description of our conversation. As parents to four children, Jamie and Aaron have navigated ministry, marriage, and adoption. Once Jamie navigated her way through her own story, finding identity in Christ, she became free to lead--as a wife, as a mom, and as a successful podcaster. And that's what you hear throughout the interview: a message of freedom. Jamie and Aaron give us the permission to tell our stories and the importance of doing so for our family. So we can champion our marriage. Get rid of shame as a mom. Be present as a dad. So many of us want rid of the nagging feeling of shame. We desire vulnerability. Jamie and Aaron share how they found it, and lead boldly because of their identity in Christ. Show Notes: Check out Jamie and Aaron's book and Jamie's podcast below. If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free by Jamie Ivey Steal Away Home by Matt Carter & Aaron Ivey The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey Podcast Sponsors: Forcefield: The best parental control software on the market. Become a digital mentor to your kids. Click here for a FREE 30 day trial! | |||
| 28 Feb 2018 | #45: Your Questions: Parenting Young Children | 00:40:16 | |
This is our first Q & A episode! Thank you for submitting your questions. In this episode, we address questions specifically related to parenting young children. Here's a review of the questions we discuss in this episode: * What are good, practical survival tips for our marriage? * How do I hit the reset button after blowing up at my kids? * I struggle with setting limits on technology. * I'm a single mom and I'm all alone. The questions: From Jody: In September, we will be welcoming into the world our fourth child in 5 years. We are very excited. But it is definitely tough because we have zero help from grandparents and are on our own. What are some good practical survival tips for our marriage in this season to keep it "till death do us part and not till kids do us part?" From Jenny: Two sick toddlers + one sick mommy = a terrible, horrible morning today. After the dust settles though, how do I come back from that? My kids recover more quickly than I do. How do I hit the reset button after blowing up at my kids and show them patience and love again, without needing to take a break from them? From Jenny: I have a three-year-old and struggle with setting limits on technology but also allowing her to explore technology. I don't want her left behind with knowing how to use it but I want her to be a kid and learn how to be independent of it. I struggle with the balance. From Kerry: I'm a single mom. My boyfriend left when I was 3.5 months pregnant. I've now been on my own for the past six years. I am all alone. What can I do? I'm missing the conversation with an adult. I read books, I read the Bible, but I miss socializing with friends. I go to church, but the church is so big. I don't particularly like hanging out with other couples with kids. I do sometimes and the dads try to include my daughter in wrestling, etc. but it's just not the same. Help? Podcast Sponsors: For LifeWay Women events in your area, featuring Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and more, click here! | |||
| 07 Mar 2018 | #46: Parenting Girls with Purpose & Intentionality with Jonathan + Wynter Pitts | 00:46:31 | |
Jonathan and Wynter Pitts have four beautiful girls. At one point, three of them were in diapers at the same time. As you can imagine, Wynter was overwhelmed. But in the middle of the exhaustion and discontentment, she found purpose and contentment. During this time, the Lord revealed to her a need he wanted her to fill for girls in today’s culture. Today, she leads a ministry called For Girls Like You, a magazine for girls that unravels the heart of God for them. Her passion for raising girls who find their identity in Christ is contagious. In this episode, Wynter, along with her husband Jonathan, who serves as Executive Director for the Urban Alternative (the ministry of Dr. Tony Evans), describe practical ways they shepherd the hearts of their girls. Fellow dads, you also want to listen to what Jonathan has to share. The conversation in this episode is so rich and applicable to each of us, but to dads especially, Jonathan will encourage you. Here are a few highlights from this episode: * How to see the art of parenting as Kingdom work * What it means to invite our kids into our world * How to strive for presence, not perfection * Why we need to give our kids more credit * The power of turning things outward for our kids * The difference between good intentions and intentionality You cannot listen to Jonathan + Wynter without one of their many insights sticking on you. As they state, “The degree we reflect Christ as parents is the degree to which our kids will see Christ.” Show Notes: Visit For Girls Like You and subscribe to the quarterly magazine, click here! Click here to purchase She is Yours by Jonathan + Wynter Pitts Podcast Sponsors: To find a LifeWay Women event near you, click here! We would absolutely LOVE to have you join the 22:6 Parenting Community! Click here to learn more. | |||
| 14 Mar 2018 | #47: Screaming Data–How to Hear Your Kid's Passions and Strengths By Observing Their Actions with Frank Tate | 00:58:49 | |
If you love stories that lead to practical truths, this episode is for you! Frank Tate is one of Josh's closest friends on the planet. Even more, his insights as a dad have revolutionized the way we parent our kids. Growing up as a foster kid, Frank came to know "invisible Jesus" as his dad. During that time, Frank began asking Him what good dads do. Then, in Sunday School as a little boy, Frank remembers learning that wisdom cries aloud in the streets (Proverbs 1:20). With this newfound truth, Frank ventured into the world looking for "screaming data" on what it takes to be a good dad, because he never wanted his own children growing up the way he did. The "screaming data" Frank learned through the years and the stories he tells will leave you wanting more. One of the most invaluable truths Frank discusses is that, as parents, we can't hear screaming data if we're screaming data. Too often, we don't listen to our kids' passions or see their strengths. That's because we're too busy trying to make them into the people we want them to become. In his upcoming book, Foster Kid, Frank tells his riveting story and leaves behind nuggets of wisdom he's picked up from the screaming data of raising his own two kids. Here's a few nuggets he discusses with us in this episode: * How to listen to your kids' screaming data * Why parents should be editors, not authors * How to avoid GPS (Generational Peer Stress) Parenting * What "goodwill shaming" is and why we do it * Why you should give data-based praise * How to champion your child's inner genius (and potentially save lots of money on a college education) If there is one episode that will change how you think about parenting, this is that episode. Show Notes: To stay up-to-date on the progress of the Foster Kid book, click here. Visit fosterkidbook.com to sign up for updates. Podcast Sponsors: Sign up today for a FREE one month trial of 22:6 Parenting! Click here to learn more. | |||
| 21 Mar 2018 | #48: Making Easter and the Resurrection Real to Our Kids | 00:35:44 | |
The resurrection of Jesus changed everything. But how do we help our kids understand the resurrection in a concrete way? How can we communicate to our kids the power that Christ has in our life? Don't get us wrong, we love chocolate and Easter eggs, but how can we make sure Easter isn't just another holiday for our kids. In this episode, we clarify four ways we can turn the abstract message of the resurrection into a concrete message our kids can begin to understand. * Live out the resurrection for our kids. * Use resurrection eggs. * Raise caterpillars. This is our favorite. * Die to something that has power over you. Being families who live, love, and lead well begins with the resurrection. Let's not allow Easter to slip by as just another holiday. Instead, let's be intentional about walking daily in the authority and resurrection of Jesus. Our kids are watching, and always learning. Show Notes: To purchase Resurrection Eggs, click here. To purchase caterpillars, click here. For the blogpost, How I'm Dying in my Marriage & Why That's a Good Thing, click here. Sponsors: To learn more about Exile International and how you can partner in restoring former child soldiers to become leaders for peace, click here! For more information on upcoming LifeWay Women's events in your area, click here! | |||
| 28 Mar 2018 | #49: Your Questions: Marriage, Sex, and Not Being on the Same Page with Your Spouse | 00:41:22 | |
Welcome to our second Q & A episode! Thank you for submitting your questions. In this episode, we address questions specifically related to marriage, sex, and what to do when you and your spouse are not on the same page. Here’s a review of the questions we discuss in this episode: * How can I stop from feeling wrong and dirty about sex with my spouse? * What do I do when my spouse isn't "on the same page." * How can I encourage godliness in my son when his dad isn't actively growing in his faith? * What is the best way to help our kids heal after years of marital turmoil we are now trying to fix? The questions: From Amanda: My husband and I have been married for about 4 1/2 years and have had sex about 4 times. Every time I begin to feel good I also feel incredibly wrong and dirty. I believe this may stem from my abstinence, true love waits upbringing, but in marriage it's now time to stop waiting. Mentally, I can grasp this concept but I'm having a hard time letting my body catch up. Are there any resources you can recommend to get past this mental block? From Amanda: How do I implement the great advice and tools you offer if my spouse is "not on the same page"? From Natalie: One of the best gifts that we can give our children is a strong spiritual marriage with our Lord Jesus Christ and our spouse. How do you recommend doing that when your spouse isn’t a strong believer and isn’t actively growing their faith but rather seems to be slipping down the trap doors Satan has planted. What are ways as a wife/mom to encourage godliness in our son when he isn’t seeing that in his earthly father and to encourage repentance in our husbands? From Tara: A question about family healing after turmoil. When a marriage has been through major turmoil or brokenness with many things said and did through anger, hurt, and regret, how do you heal the kids and the family unit once the marriage is piecing back together and healing. How do marital struggles affect the children? How can you help them heal when mom and dad feel they have caused damage with their own struggles in the marriage? Show Notes: For information related to sexual wholeness in marriage, you can visit our trusted friend and colleague's website, Dr. Doug Rosenau at www.sexualwholeness.com. A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Married Sexual Pleasure by Dr. Doug Roseneau Intended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage by Ed and Gaye Wheat Enjoy: The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women by Joyce Penner Moving Mountains by John Eldredge | |||
| 04 Apr 2018 | #50: 10 Great Dates with David + Claudia Arp | 00:48:09 | |
In the spirit of interviewing people who influence us personally, this episode features marriage mentors of our own, David and Claudia Arp. Married for 55 years, their insights on marriage have influenced the types of conversations we have in our marriage today. In this episode, David and Claudia share the secrets that have kept them enjoying their marriage for more than five decades. In addition, they introduce us to their research based marriage program, 10 Great Dates! Here are some insights you'll hear from them in this episode: * The story of their greatest period of emotional disconnection in their marriage (hint: it was when their kids were young!) * How they overcame this season and the lessons they learned from it * Why having fun in marriage is serious business * The beauty of an anger contract * How both spouses can be right * Why it's important to walk down memory lane * The amazing benefit of intimacy coupons Finally, we had the privilege of being a part of David and Claudia's updated 10 Great Dates curriculum. Be sure to check it out and watch our video journals. They were pretty epic :) Show Notes: Order the 10 Great Dates Book + Video Curriculum and Receive 20% off your order! COUPON CODE: together20 Visit David and Claudia's website at 10GreatDates.org, click here. 10 Great Dates: Connecting Faith, Love & Marriage Podcast Sponsors: For more information on upcoming LifeWay Women's events in your area, click here! To learn more about Exile International and how you can partner in restoring former child soldiers to become leaders for peace, click here! | |||
| 11 Apr 2018 | #51: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well | 00:46:59 | |
Does parenting sometimes feel complicated to you? You can't even leave the hospital before having to make a decision on whether or not you're going to immunize your child. Think about some of the other choices we have to make as parents in the twenty-first century. ~ “Is it okay that our baby sleep in bed with us?” ~ “Should we let our baby cry it out?” ~ “Is spanking okay? Or should we do time-outs?" ~ “How do I respond to a temper tantrum?” ~ “Wait, we're supposed to do time-ins? What's a time-in?" ~ “Should I stay home with the kids or put them in day care?” ~ “Should we homeschool or send our kids to a private or public school?” ~ “How much screen time do I let my kids have?” To be quite honest, we were exhausted. That's why we decided to start with the end in mind. With the outcomes we most desire in our kids when they become adults. What we found is that emotional safety—more than any other factor—is scientifically linked to raising kids who live, love, and lead well. In other words, the posture from which we parent matters infinitely more than the techniques of parenting. What is emotional safety? In this episode, we answer this question and discuss: * The Golden Rule of relationships * Four walls of a Safe House (exploration, protection, grace, truth) * Four parenting styles (BFF, helicopter, boss, religious) * How to lead in grace and follow up in truth as we discipline * Why being a parent isn't rocket science; it's just brain surgery. Show Notes: To order Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well, click here! Interested in going through the 6-week DVD Safe House Parent Study with your spouse or church small group? Click here to learn more! Podcast Sponsors: For a FREE one month trial for 22:6 Parenting, click here. For more information on a LifeWay Women's event near you, click here! | |||
| 16 Apr 2018 | #52: Mom Set Free: A Special Release with Jeannie Cunnion | 00:56:04 | |
With Mother's Day just around the corner, we wanted to do something special for moms, so I (Christi) decided to host an online Bible study! The study is called Mom Set Free by our friend Jeannie Cunnion, it begins May 17, and it's good news for moms who are tired of trying to be good enough. We love Jeannie and wanted you to have a special opportunity to get to know and learn from her! This episode describes the details of the upcoming online Bible study and also includes our original interview with Jeannie where she talks about "wrestling with the wild grace of God," so she could learn to overcome shame and give grace to her kids in their weaknesses and brokenness. To learn more about the online Bible study and to sign up, click here! Show Notes: Click here to sign up for the FREE online Bible study. Have more questions? Check out the Online Bible Study FAQs. To pick up a copy of the Mom Set Free Bible study book, you can order online or pull off the shelf from your local LifeWay Store. | |||
| 18 Apr 2018 | #53: Dr. John Townsend: How to Not Raise Entitled Kids | 00:39:05 | |
Entitlement, according to Dr. John Townsend, is "a belief that I am exempt from responsibility and that I am owed special treatment." Unfortunately, you don't have to look too far today to find entitled kids--and adults! As Dr. Townsend states, "This isn't a generational problem; it's a human problem." In this episode, Dr. Townsend helps parents learn how to not raise entitled kids. An incredibly practical discussion, you'll learn the three antidotes to entitlement and hear Dr. Townsend explain the following three ways to apply the antidote: * Change your language * Do hard things first * Keep inconvenient commitments Dr. Townsend encourages us, "Kids need to grow up at a dinner table where mom and dad are doing interesting things." Here's to being parents who take responsibility, live well, and show our kids how to be grateful. Show Notes: Learn from a Role Play Coach. Join TownsendNOW today! To learn more about Townsend Leadership Program, click here. Learn more about earning a Master's degree through the Townsend Institute. Click here. To purchase The Entitlement Cure by Dr. John Townsend, click here. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 25 Apr 2018 | #54: Your Questions: Parenting Teenagers, Managing Technology, and Raising Teens to Be Self-Motivated | 00:42:39 | |
Welcome to our third Q & A episode! As always, we're grateful for the opportunity to journey with you. Thank you for submitting your questions. In this episode, we address questions specifically related to parenting teenagers, dealing with respect, the reasons for increasing anxiety and depression in teens, and managing technology in the home. Here’s a review of the questions we discuss in this episode: * What to do with a teen who is rude and disrespectful when spending too much time on technology. * How to manage our own anxiety and depression and not pass it onto our children. * Why anxiety and depression are increasing in kids and teens. * When to say yes to our teens (so they can prove their trust to us) and when to say no (without overprotecting them). * How to encourage our teenagers to be self-motivated. The questions: I am a Christian, and I struggle with anxiety and depression. I am going to counseling to work through these struggles, and my goal is to hopefully not pass them on to my children. Do you have any advice or resources you would recommend? - Ashley My 15 year-old is rude when he spends too much time with his technology. My husband and I have set boundaries and he continues to break these boundaries. When we enforce consequences by taking his technology (all of it) away for periods of time, his attitude changes. However, this is a cyclical pattern that has been reoccuring for 2 years now. He uses his technology for good purposes. He's learning to speak 3 languages online. He's very bright, but sometimes his intelligence gives way to pride and disrespect. What advice can you offer us? -Jen Depression in teenagers appears to be on the rise. What are the causes? How do we as parents help our teenager? -Teresa I have 2 teen girls. They have been raised in the church and learning God's word. Yet, they battle the temptations of this world via social media and public school life. I try to keep them centered on being in the world but not of the world. To rely on God's word and not the lies of the world. With that said, I struggle with how much slack I give to let them make--and learn--from their mistakes so they will be refined and grow, yet keep them from falling off the cliff (so to speak). Bottom line, as their guide, I struggle with when to speak up, put my foot down, say "NO," VERSUS when to be silent, say "YES," and trust them to make some decisions (even if I do not agree 100%) hoping they will learn as they go. -Michelle I have an adopted daughter age 14 and I feel that I have missed the mark on a few things. I need your help and would like a do-over on some things. For example technology, respect, and responsibility. I'm married to a wonderful man and we have to move forward and make some changes. -Helena Show Notes: Parents --> This episode is super practical -> Episode #47: Screaming Data: How to Hear Your Kid's Passions and Strengths by Observing Their Actions with Frank Tate The Screen-Balanced Family Workbook (with included Family Media Agreement). Use code: JCPODCAST20 for 20% off. We appreciate you being an ongoing listener and journeying with us! Why Mister Rogers is Smarter Than Baby Einstein Podcast Sponsors: To establish your family values we talk about in this episode, | |||
| 02 May 2018 | #55: Single Parenting with Nicole C. Mullen | 00:42:04 | |
If parenting is difficult, single parenting is all the more unyielding and lonely. In this episode, we learn from someone walking the road of single parenting. Even more, she gives us insights into her own ministry to single moms in her church community. Nicole C. Mullen, a two time Grammy nominated recording artist and Female Vocalist of the Year Award winner, who is now a single mom of three, shares her story. Since her difficult divorce, she has emerged from a "night season" stronger than she's ever been before. Compiling her story into a new album fittingly titled, Like Never Before, Nicole shares how she had to learn to forgive and relates to those who have walked through betrayal and hurt. Church leaders, single parents, and families with single parent friends will find this episode incredibly insightful, practical, and inspiring! Show Notes: Be sure to check out more of Nicole's story at www.nicolecmullen.com. For Nicole C. Mullen's latest album Like Never Before, featuring her kids, click here. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 09 May 2018 | #56: Grandparenting–Navigating the Role with Your Adult Kids | 00:44:57 | |
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes that sweet, lovely, and wonderful baby carriage. Then comes our in-laws telling us how to parent. Then comes our parents spoiling our kids. Okay, so that may sound a bit dramatic. At least we hope so for your sake. Truthfully, we loved seeing our parents become grandparents. That doesn't mean we haven't had to figure things out along the way, sometimes with difficult conversations. But it does mean that our parents have our hearts. And because they have our hearts, they have incredible influence in how their grandkids are being raised. In this episode, we go behind the scenes to talk about our own relationship with our parents and how they grandparent our kids. We also discuss practical ways for unity and honor to be the soil for the intergenerational relationships in your family to flourish. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 16 May 2018 | #57: Christine Caine–Living on a Faith Adventure as a Family | 00:49:53 | |
When you hear the phrase, "faith adventure," what comes to mind? Excitement. Risk. Trust. Memories. Miracles. Or does the rational, natural side of your brain kick in? * "But we are in survival mode." * "Maybe when the kids are out of the house." * "I'm too afraid." We ourselves have said everyone of these. In this episode, Christine Caine shares her family's story of living a faith adventure and graciously shows us why we can't afford not to. Here are a few highlights from one our favorite episodes! * How to overcome our, "But, God." * Why marriage and family is a crucial part of Christian witness in the days ahead. * How our paralyzing fear serves nobody, and how to overcome it. * How to bring our kids on the adventure, no matter their age, and why our kids deserve it! Christine Caine is an Australian born, Greek blooded, lover of Jesus, activist, author and international speaker. She and her husband, Nick, founded the global anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign. They also founded Propel Women, an organization designed to activate women to fulfill their God-given passion, purpose, and potential. Christine is the author of six books including Unexpected, which we discuss in this episode. Don't miss this one. The topic is too important. Show Notes: Purchase Unexpected: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure by Christine Caine, click here. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 23 May 2018 | #58: Gold Nuggets from a Military Marriage with Chaplain Matthew and Corie Weathers | 00:54:45 | |
In 2015, Corie Weathers was named Military Spouse of the Year. That was in large part because of how her husband, Chaplain Matthew Weathers, nominated and championed her. But as we all know, championing your spouse is much easier when you feel championed. In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we wanted to honor and learn from the marriage of a military family who is also in the trenches serving other military families and first responders. In this episode, Chaplain Matthew and Corie Weathers take us behind their own picture frame and teach us how they connect personally as a military family. Even more, they share with us incredibly powerful insights and tools they use to help military and first responder families thrive. The nuggets harvested from this episode are gold. Here are a few of them: * How to praise your spouse * The power in seeing your spouse as a bonsai tree * How to find purpose together in your marriage, especially for families with traveling spouses * How much is too much to share with your spouse, especially in relation to deployment or where trauma is involved * What it means to have sacred spaces in marriage and how not to miss them * The feeling wheel on their refrigerator * The healthy competition that keeps Team Weathers thriving. Show Notes: Click here to download the Lifegiver App Click here to learn more about Corie's book, Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage To listen to Raising Emotionally Safe Kids with Dr. Josh + Christi Straub on the Lifegiver Podcast, click here. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 30 May 2018 | #59: My Child's First Phone–What Parents Need to Know with Michael Kong | 01:10:59 | |
When should I get my child her first phone? Once I get that first phone, how should I set it up? What limits should I set on it? Is my child's phone different than the one I buy? We get so many questions from parents about what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to their child's first phone. Navigating the world of screens can feel scary, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, we interview Michael Kong, CEO and founder of Forcefield, a parental control product he developed when his girls were in middle school (5 years ago). He shares with us what he's learned first as a dad, and now as a developer. With your kids home for the summer, this is a fascinating episode on screens you won't want to miss. Show Notes: Try Forcefield FREE for 30 days! Just click here. Podcast Sponsor: | |||
| 06 Jun 2018 | #60: Your Questions: Sibling Rivalry, Understanding a Child's Emotions, and Tough Conversations with Family | 00:46:50 | |
Your questions have been so good! We love hearing from each of you. This episode covers more questions related to parenting. In this week's episode we discuss: * How kids handle emotions * New ways to think about your child's overwhelming emotions * The difference between a temper tantrum and an act of disobedience * Sibling rivalry * How to handle grief and loss with kids * And how should we handle family members who don't hold their kids to the same values we hold ours to, especially when we spend a lot of time together with them? Again, if you want to submit a question for a future episode, simply click here to submit your question. It's an honor journeying with you! Show Notes: Click here for Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen Thomas and David Thomas Click here for Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well Click here for FREE Feelings Chart for Kids! This week's questions: Emma: I am a part time single parent. My children are 5, 4 and 8 months. Last night, my eldest would not stop slamming things. I told him if he was going to continue this he would not have the sweets he was going to have for dessert when he finished his fruit. He slammed and his sweets were taken away. He then refused to get in the bath, refused to brush his teeth, refused to get into bed, and refused to be quiet so I could put the baby to sleep. I tried many things. He ended up slamming his door and crying in his bed (after 1 hour of all this). When I had gotten the baby to sleep, and my middle child was sleeping, I went into his room, told him his behavior was unacceptable, but that I still love him and always will. I told him that tomorrow was a new day and a new start. I had to keep my physical distance from my son as I was so angry with him that I was afraid of hurting him in my anger (grabbing him, pushing him, etc.). I was so angry that I could not hug him, or try to calm him, when he would not listen. What could I have done? Nichole: I have two things we struggle with in our house more recently. Part I: We have a 10-year-old and 5-year-old boy. I feel like we always have to separate the two of them because they both just can't play together well without fighting. Or my older son always wants to be away from his younger brother. I want to foster a healthy brother relationship for the boys and for them to grow up loving each other. Can we get more tips or ideas to foster this relationship and teach them better how to love each other more! Part II: We have also struggled this past year with death. We have had 4 huge losses and the kids went to all funerals. I can see they get anxious about things, more teary and worried. So we would love tips in how to continue to make them feel safe and that they don'... | |||
| 13 Jun 2018 | #61: Lessons I Learned About Being a Dad, From My Dad | 00:43:33 | |
With Father's Day approaching, we want to honor dads. In particular, we share stories from our own dads. In this episode, I (Josh) share about what I've learned about being a dad, from my dad. He went to be with Jesus in November, 2016, but his legacy lives on in our family. Christi also shares memories from her childhood and the influence of her dad to this day. In this episode, you'll hear about: * Dad jokes. Yes, dad jokes. * How to make the most of the moments with our kids and those we love. * The importance of being others-centered. * The power in telling stories of how your dad influenced you. Show Notes: For Celebration of Life Video of David E. Straub, click here. The Boat! Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 20 Jun 2018 | #62: How to Budget, Think About and Teach Your Kids About Money with Chris Brown | 00:47:08 | |
Money is one of the single biggest reasons for divorce today. If we don't have vision for our money, it will own us. Chris Brown, host of Life, Money, and Hope and a Ramsey Personality, joins us this week to talk about two primary topics: A.) How and why to budget from a Biblical perspective. B.) How to teach our kids about money. Here's a specific overview of what we talked about: * How to tell your money where it's going * How the Western world and Biblical teaching contradicts one another when it comes to money * Why normal in today's world is broken * How to shift your mindset about money * Surprising statistics about families and money today * 3 ways to teach your kids about how to give, save, and spend * A surprising perspective on college debt Show Notes: Check out Life, Money, Hope with Chris Brown. Click here. Click here for Financial Peace University, Jr. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 27 Jun 2018 | #63: Supporting Families of Kids with Special Needs with Nick + Jackie Tait | 00:47:08 | |
Parenting children with special needs or medical disabilities brings with it so many added variables. As if having a strong marriage and being a great parent weren't hard enough, what happens when you have to travel for 20 hours of therapy each week in addition to your other tasks and roles? This is the journey Nick and Jackie Tait are walking. With three beautiful children ages five and under, their five year old was born at 23 weeks. Today, he is a walking miracle. However, he has medical disabilities and developing special needs that require added attention and care. In this episode, we talk with Nick and Jackie (a 22:6 family!) about their story. Their countenance and approach alone speaks volumes. They share with us not only what they have done to maintain a strong marriage, but also what they need from others who aren't walking the same road. Here are a few highlights from our discussion with Nick and Jackie: * Grieving the loss of dreams you had for your child * The pressure of social media in comparing your family to others * The surprising benefits of reaching out and asking for help * The high divorce rate and how to focus on your marriage * How to genuinely interact with each child * Practical advice on how to interact with families who have a child with special or medical needs Guest bios: Jackie Tait is married to her college sweetheart, Nick, and is a mama to three littles. As a nonprofit writer and communicator, she is passionate about child and maternal health and telling the stories of the world’s most vulnerable people. Her first children’s book, The Adventures of Abuelito, is available on Amazon, benefitting UC San Diego’s neonatal intensive care unit where she serves on the Women and Infants Advisory Council. Based out of San Diego, Nick Tait is a commercial insurance broker at Marsh & McLennan Agency and leads the Life Science Practice Group for the West region. Originally from the U.K., Nick has been married to his wife, Jackie, for eleven years, and together they have three children. In his spare time, Nick enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf and following Formula 1 racing. Show Notes: Click here to check out Jackie's children book: The Adventures of Abuelito. Podcast Sponsors: To learn more about the 22:6 Parenting Community, click here! We'd love to journey with you! | |||
| 04 Jul 2018 | #64: The Ministry "of" Children with Disabilities with Amy Julia Becker | 00:48:35 | |
So often, conversation on kids with intellectual disabilities centers on ministry "to" children with disabilities. What if we instead focused on the ministry "of" children with disabilities? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker presents us with a massive paradigm shift on many levels. After reading her cover article in Christianity Today titled The Ministry of the Disabled, we knew we needed to learn from her. A graduate of Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary, Amy Julia's essays about faith, family, and disability have appeared in the Washington Post, USA Today, Christianity Today, the Christian Century, and online for The New York Times, ABCNews, the Atlantic, Vox, and The Huffington Post. Here are some highlights of our conversation: * Changing how we see the word "need." Would you describe yourself as "being needy?" What if it were a necessary and good thing? * Why it's important to receive people (especially our kids) as they are given to us, not through the lens of who we want them to be. * How Amy Julia discovered the core parental fears and idols she had after learning her daughter, Penny, had Downs Syndrome. * Tangible ways we can all come alongside families who have children with disabilities. * How churches can include children with disabilities. * Very practical ways we can celebrate and champion every child, and look for ways to bring everyone together. Show Notes: Visit Amy Julia Becker's website by clicking here. Click here to read Amy Julia's Christianity Today article title, The Ministry of the Disabled. Click here for A Good and Perfect Gift: Faith, Expectations, and a Little Girl Named Penny. Click here for Small Talk: Learning From my Children About What Matters Most. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 11 Jul 2018 | #65: From Education to Therapy: The Gut Honesty of Championing Kids with Special Needs with Kelly Bagwell | 00:24:03 | |
Championing kids with special needs or medical disabilities can be quite difficult on many levels. First, there's the academic needs of the child. For instance, in some school systems, grades become emphasized over emotional development or character. Other schools lack the resources to champion the heart or strengths of the child. In addition, there's the therapeutic needs of the child. From a financial perspective, this can put quite a strain on the family. We close out this three-part series on families with children who have disabilities or special needs by talking with Kelly Bagwell. She and her husband Jeff are on the latter end of the journey, as their twin boys (who are on the autism spectrum) are about to graduate high school. She is also a high school teacher with special education students and a certified Christian counselor. So her perspective comes from all sides. However, as you listen, especially if you're a parent, what you'll hear is raw emotion and honesty about how to champion your family and kids. It's an honest conversation about the challenges, necessary steps, and gifts of raising children with special needs. Show Notes: Click here for the 100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families of Young Children at www.autismspeaks.org. Podcast Sponsor: | |||
| 18 Jul 2018 | #66: [Best Of Series Part 1] Hearing Your Kids' Screaming Data with Frank Tate | 01:00:43 | |
We're kicking off our "Best Of" Series for season 3. During the summer we take a little hiatus to regroup, rejuvenate, and plan for our upcoming season--season 4! In part 1 of of our "Best of" series, we revisit our interview with Frank Tate. As one of the most highly listened to and commented about episodes, we chose it first because of how it will change your view of being a parent. If you're a regular listener and were unable to listen to this episode, put it at the top of your list. Likewise, if you're new to the podcast, put it at the top of your list. This is time well spent! In his upcoming book, Foster Kid, Frank tells his riveting story and leaves behind nuggets of wisdom he’s picked up from the screaming data of raising his own two kids. Here’s a few nuggets he discusses with us in this episode: * How to listen to your kids’ screaming data * Why parents should be editors, not authors * How to avoid GPS (Generational Peer Stress) Parenting * What “goodwill shaming” is and why we do it * Why you should give data-based praise * How to champion your child’s inner genius (and potentially save lots of money on a college education) If there is one episode that will change how you think about parenting, this is that episode. | |||
| 25 Jul 2018 | #67: [Best of Series Part 2] How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well | 00:48:47 | |
Welcome to week 2 of our "Best Of" series! Emotional safety was one of the most requested topics in season 3. Not only that, this episode became one of the most listened to of any we did. When we first became parents we were exhausted and overwhelmed by the opinions of what we "should" do. That's why we decided to start with the end in mind. With the outcomes we most desire in our kids when they become adults. What we found is that emotional safety—more than any other factor—is scientifically linked to raising kids who live, love, and lead well. In other words, the posture from which we parent matters infinitely more than the techniques of parenting. What is emotional safety? In this episode, we answer this question and discuss: * The Golden Rule of relationships * Four walls of a Safe House (exploration, protection, grace, truth) * Four parenting styles (BFF, helicopter, boss, religious) * How to lead in grace and follow up in truth as we discipline * Why being a parent isn't rocket science; it's just brain surgery. Show Notes: To order Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well, click here! Interested in going through the 6-week DVD Safe House Parent Study with your spouse or church small group? Click here to learn more! | |||
| 01 Aug 2018 | #68: [Best of Series Part 3] How to Not Raise Entitled Kids with Dr. John Townsend | 00:40:44 | |
Welcome to week 3 of our "Best Of" series! As Dr. Townsend states about entitlement, "This isn't a generational problem; it's a human problem." Apparently, a lot of parents in our generation don't want their kids to be entitled. It was the most listened to episode of season 3! Entitlement, according to Dr. John Townsend, is "a belief that I am exempt from responsibility and that I am owed special treatment." Unfortunately, you don't have to look too far today to find entitled kids--and adults! In this episode, Dr. Townsend helps parents learn how to not raise entitled kids. An incredibly practical discussion, you'll learn the three antidotes to entitlement and hear Dr. Townsend explain the following three ways to apply the antidote: * Change your language * Do hard things first * Keep inconvenient commitments Dr. Townsend encourages us, "Kids need to grow up at a dinner table where mom and dad are doing interesting things." Here's to being parents who take responsibility, live well, and show our kids how to be grateful. Show Notes: Learn from a Role Play Coach. Join TownsendNOW today! To learn more about Townsend Leadership Program, click here. Learn more about earning a Master's degree through the Townsend Institute. Click here. To purchase The Entitlement Cure by Dr. John Townsend, click here. | |||
| 08 Aug 2018 | #69: [Best of Series Part 4] Living on a Faith Adventure as a Family with Christine Caine | 00:49:36 | |
The final week of our "Best Of" Series is one that will challenge your faith. We listened to it again and it was like watching a movie the second time around. There was much we missed the first time that we needed right now in this season of our lives. Faith is the currency of heaven. We all need more of it. You may be in a season where you think that a "faith adventure" is just too much... * “But we are in survival mode.” * “Maybe when the kids are out of the house.” * “I’m too afraid.” We ourselves have said everyone of these. Christine Caine shares her family’s story of living a faith adventure and graciously shows us why we can’t afford not to. Here are a few highlights from one our favorite episodes! * How to overcome our, “But, God.” * Why marriage and family is a crucial part of Christian witness in the days ahead. * How our paralyzing fear serves nobody, and how to overcome it. * How to bring our kids on the adventure, no matter their age, and why our kids deserve it! Don’t miss this one. The topic is too important. Show Notes: Purchase Unexpected: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure by Christine Caine, click here. | |||
| 15 Aug 2018 | #70: Spiritually Preparing Your Kids for a New School Year | 00:35:18 | |
Welcome to Season 4 of the "In This Together" podcast! School is back in session. In this episode, we talk about three ways we can spiritually prepare our kids for the new school year. Whether you homeschool, or your kids go to a public or private school, this episode will help guide your family to spiritually prepare your kids (and yourself) for the school year ahead. Here are the questions we consider to help us: * What is the biggest lesson you learned from last school year? Revisit that lesson. Write it down. What decisions will you make differently this year as a result? * What parental agendas do you have for your kids that you need to surrender this year? What are questions your kids have about the year ahead? * What two values do you want to instill in your kids this school year? * Do you have a family mission's statement? Put a plan in place to start one this week. * What is one thing you can remove from your family calendar that is adding undo pressure? Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 22 Aug 2018 | #71: Your Questions: Emotional Safety + Parenting | 00:41:50 | |
Your questions are fuel for us for two reasons. First, you are real and desire to live a great story for your kids. Secondly, your courage to ask questions helps everyone listening to the podcast. If you struggle with something, other families struggle with it too. It's an honor being in this together with you. These Q & A episodes give all of us encouragement. So thank you! In this episode, we had a number of questions related to being emotionally safe for our kids and why it's important. In this week's episode we discuss: * Resources for understanding our own story as a parent * How to connect and talk to our child with grace, especially if he / she is prone to feeling ashamed * If a parent is away for work, ways he / she can connect with the kids from the road * How to plan for a difficult conversation with our teenager (and even our kids), especially when there is a rift in the relationship * Championing our kids in their interests and passions, even if they have no outlets for it in our local area * The importance of kids recognizing and putting words to their emotions As a general takeaway for this episode, give yourselves grace. When we walk in grace, it's easier to pass it onto our kids as well. The questions: Jen: In episode 51 you talk about emotional safety for our kids and attachment. I recognize the only way I can address my own attachment style and my tendencies and my reasons for flying off the handle (or why certain things make me go to that place) is if I do the hard work of understanding my past and who I am. But I don't know where to start. I have very little long term memory, so I don't know how to dig in? Do you recommend any resources for helping along with this deep work? Annie: My oldest is 6, she is extremely independent and smart. I have raised her almost completely by myself because my husband is in the oilfield and physically absent. Over the last year or so she has developed this habit of every time I try and correct her (often my delivery isn’t with grace) she responds by saying, "It’s because I’m stupid, I’m just stupid.” She just seems so frustrated and defeated. I can’t seem to get through to her to try again or that she isn’t dumb/stupid. I know I have done something maybe to contribute to that. But since it’s already been done, what is something I can say to maybe help navigate or reframe her mindset. I also need to say I have NEVER called her that. However, I know she has heard me say things like, “This is so stupid,” talking about lots of different things. Lindsay: I just found your podcast in a major time of need. I just feel I'm getting it all wrong. I've listened to a few of your episodes and know I need to change my parenting style. I have a 16-year-old who previously to this last year was easy to raise. The last year has been a living nightmare and I'm handling it all wrong. I'm disappointing, angry, mean, and just lost. My question is, how do you suggest I start making a change? I know I need to sit down and have a conversation but I don't know where to start. Shannon: My daughter is nine years old and she hates sports, exercise and being outdoors. She loves singing and performing and creating movies on her iPad. Unfortunately we live in an area where our school only offers athletics - there is no chorus, show choir, drama, or band. My daughter has a meltdown and wants to quit anytime something is difficult. She is a pleaser, is very sensitive and wants to fit in and be included. So we make her play rec sports because a) she needs the exercise and b) we are worried that if we let her quit now that she will regret it once she gets up to junior high and all of her friends are on teams. She currently complains about leaving the house... | |||
| 29 Aug 2018 | #72: Having Conversations With Your Kids About Difficult Cultural Issues with Phillip Bethancourt | 00:41:49 | |
Have you been faced with getting difficult questions from your kids, and perhaps at a younger age than you had wished? Or feeling the need to have conversations with your kids but not sure how to have them? Welcome to parenting in the 21st century. We live in a very different political and cultural climate than in decades past. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Phillip Bethancourt, executive vice president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, on how he equips parents and church leaders to have these conversations. A very practical episode, you will be encouraged and equipped, especially if you lack confidence with some of the topics. Phillip, who has four boys, also provides super helpful illustrations to matter the age of our kids. In addition, this episode kicks off an online Bible study that Phillip co-wrote and that we're hosting on our blog called Christ-Centered Parenting: Gospel Conversations on Complex Cultural Issues. It's a free online study and we'd love to have you join us! Click here for details and to sign up. These 6 sessions will give you more confidence as a parent, help you instill a biblical worldview into your children, and equip you to talk to your kids about today’s tough cultural issues, including: * Gender issues * Suicide, depression, and anxiety * Pornography * Addiction and coping mechanisms * Technology * Singleness, dating, marriage, and divorce Show Notes Sign up for the Christ-Centered Parenting Free Online Bible Study. Click here. To sign up and learn more about the ERLC National Conference, The Cross-Shaped Family, click here. To sign up for The Weekly, and learn more about today's cultural issues with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, click here. Podcast Sponsors | |||
| 05 Sep 2018 | #73: Helping Moms Discover Their Call to Lead with Kelly King | 00:37:38 | |
Have you felt stuck in the trenches, especially in the early years of parenthood? Trying to be the best mom you can be, yet also feeling the urge to lead outside the home too? Or maybe you decided that in certain seasons you would focus on leading your kids, and wait to find God's calling for you outside of motherhood after that particular season was over. In this episode, we talk with Kelly King, Women's Ministry Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources, about how women can lead in the varying seasons of motherhood. We talk specifically about: * How to navigate raising kids and discovering the call to lead * Not dismissing the little doors because they feel small to us * Why it's important to stay in your lane * How to overcome mom shaming * The importance of who you surround yourself with * How husbands can champion their wives to lead Kelly's insights come directly from her own personal lessons. This is a message she has lived in every season of raising her kids. Show Notes: Click here to register for the LifeWay Women's Leadership Forum, November 8-10, 2018. To receive a special $20 discount, use Promo Code: FORUM226 Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 12 Sep 2018 | #74: Rest, Margin, and Sabbath for Today's Frantic Family | 00:42:29 | |
In a recent survey of over 700 parents, we found that “being too busy” or “not having enough time” was the biggest parenting struggle of our day. Can you relate? Do you wish you could slow down a bit? Do you seem to use the phrase "too busy" too often? We did. That's why we're having this conversation on today's episode. And it begins by realizing one thing: You are the only person looking out for your family. Starting at a 30,000 foot view, we begin our discussion asking of ourselves one question: "What are we chasing?" Usually we can see what it is we're chasing when we look at our calendars and see where we're spending our time. From here we discuss what the Bible says about rest, provide practical ways for creating margin, and why it's more important than ever to honor the Sabbath. Show Notes: What Makes a Good Parent? - A Scientific Analysis Ranks the 10 Most Effective Child-Rearing Practices by Robert Epstein. Click here for journal article. In our conversation we talk about kids being able to play independently. Click here for a blogpost I wrote on it: 4 Ways to Help Your Child Play Independently. Two books influencing our lives right now and that helped birth this conversation: Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni For Pastor John Lindell's message on the Sabbath, click here. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 19 Sep 2018 | #75: Your Questions–Spiritual and Emotional Climate of the Home | 00:33:31 | |
Thanks again for your questions. These episodes are gold for us because we get to interact with you, our family of listeners, on a regular basis. The questions this week are vulnerable and honest. We appreciate that so much about this community. Let's keep striving to be better spouses, parents, and all out human beings. This week we discuss: * How being raised in a legalistic home can impact our own parenting and climate of our home * How grandparents can influence the spiritual lives of their grandchildren * How to make Jesus attractive to our kids and grandkids * The one key factor to faith transmission across the generations Show Notes: For more information on the findings of the study on faith transmission across the generations, click here to check out Families and Faith: How Religion is Passed Down Across Generations by Vern Bengtson. The Questions: #1. My question relates to the spiritual life of my 5 year old daughter. I am a pastor's kid and was brought up in a very legalistic but loving family. I went astray for a few years of my life but I know for certain that my parent's prayer is what kept me not too far so that I could come back to Jesus. My husband was brought up in a semi-Christian home, where his mom was/is a very devoted Christian but his dad was/is not. All of this is to give you an idea as to why I am concerned. We both love the Lord, we both serve in the church and are leaders, but we definitely have different views of what a Christian life is or should be. I am more on the legalistic side, where I put all the burden on him being the head of the family. I feel that if I don't say "Let's read the Bible or pray," we don't do it. It makes me mad that I have to be the one initiating these times. And so I enter into this guilt trip where if I don't do it, my fear is that my daughter will not grow up in a Godly home. My husband feels that if we serve in an area at church, we do not need to be involved in anything else. I, on the other side, go the extreme of having to be involved in everything the church offers (to the point that it gives me anxiety if I don't). How do I let go of the legalistic way of thinking? No matter what my decision is I feel like I'm letting someone down. And I feel like my daughter is living in an unstable environment when it comes to our spiritual lives. #2. From Collene: As a grandmother who really failed as a mother, but have sought and received full forgiveness from my son - Praise the Lord, I am puzzled how to be a spiritual guide to my two grandsons, 9 and 12 years old. I don't get to be around them all the time, but do visit frequently. My son and his wife want their children to be brought up in church (which really didn't start until 2 years ago). The boys love church and have gone to church camp once last summer. When I ask my grandsons if they would like me to say night time prayers or read the Bible or anything that I would like to do to open the door to spiritual talks they say no. I let it go at that. I grew up in a very strict religious home and was forced to do everything right. So, I guess I am asking for ideas to free our spiritual conversations up. Thank you for your prayers to lead all of us in the Truth of leading our children in His wisdom and love! Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 26 Sep 2018 | #76: How Singing Transforms Your Kids, Family, and Home with Keith Getty | 00:35:44 | |
Did you know that singing is one of, if not the most, stated commands in all of the Bible? Filling our homes with song has a deep, visceral effect on who we are and what we believe. Perhaps it's no wonder why singing is arguably the most powerful way to pass God's truth onto our kids. In this episode, Keith Getty joins Josh to talk about the importance of singing in the home. Keith and Kristyn Getty occupy a unique space in the world of music today as preeminent modern hymn writers. According to CCLI, it is estimated that 40 to 50 million people sing their hymn “In Christ Alone” (penned by Keith and long-time writing partner, Stuart Townsend) in church services each year. With four young daughters, Keith takes us behind the walls of the Getty home to describe how he and Kristyn pass on the truths of God to their kids through song. Even more, Keith gives us insightful reasons for (that are quite convicting by the way) and practical ways to implement song into our kid's lives every single day. To learn more about the Getty's, click here. Show Notes: Sing Conference 2019 Getty Kids Hymnal: Family Hymn Sing Sing: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church Getty Music Tour Joy: An Irish Christmas Tour Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 03 Oct 2018 | #77: Spiritual Warfare in Marriage | 00:31:44 | |
Do you have a recurring issue in your marriage you can't seem to settle? Perhaps every now and again your marriage is tested in ways you couldn't even imagine at the time. Some nights you don't even sleep in the same bed. Maybe right now you just can't seem to connect with your spouse at all. Just getting on the same page would feel like a win. If you've been married for any length of time, you likely experience all of the above. That's because spiritual warfare is real. Natural and supernatural forces attack our most cherished relationship regularly. In this episode, we talk about how the things that separated Adam and Eve in the Garden are the very things attacking our marriage today. In this episode we discuss: * The three most common enemies of a great marriage * The importance of coming into agreement as a couple * How blame and shame distance us from our spouse * Why the love of God is the antidote to seeing your spouse as the enemy * Effective ways to pray and fight for your spouse Show Notes: Get the Ransomed Heart App Click here for Moving Mountains, by John Eldredge Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 10 Oct 2018 | #78: Your Questions: In-Laws + Boundaries in Kids | 00:35:47 | |
How we set boundaries with our parents and in-laws is a frequent stressor for many families, especially around the holidays. Whether family lives close by or far away, everyone brings expectations into what that relationship should look like. We navigate this on an ongoing basis as well. The first question deals with that very issue. How do we talk to our parents about it in an honoring way? How can we be united as husband and wife in making decisions and setting our own traditions? In this episode, we also discuss questions related to: * helping kids set their own boundaries and manage their feelings * teaching kids to play independently * how we can avoid showing favoritism when one child is more compliant than another * resources to manage explosive or strong-willed kids The questions: Question 1: Hi! I've recently listened to your grandparent episode - THANK YOU. My husband and I are new parents, and his parents live close by. My (divorced) parents both live out of state. Anytime they come visit they usually stay with us (and they come separately so it's kind of double visits). I know my husband doesn't love when they stay with us but he grins and bares it for the most part since he knows it means a lot to me. However, this Christmas my mom had announced (not asked) that she will be visiting and staying with us for over a week. It's really important to my husband that she does not stay with us on Christmas Eve since we have (and are still) developed our own family traditions. I know that the "guidelines" we set in this first year of our child's life will live forever, and I'm so nervous to have this conversation with my mom. I want to honor my husband's wishes and present a united front to my mom and also be respectful to her when I ask that she stays elsewhere for two nights. Help?? How do I handle it? She is emotionally very dependent on me since I am an only child and I don't want to hurt her feelings but I need to put my own small family unit first. Question 2: Thank you so much for your book and podcast. The book has given me a framework with which to help navigate this parenting world that I am very new to and I am so appreciative! My question is about teaching kids about their own boundaries. It is so important that they are taught to be kind and think of others first, but how do you balance that with the fact that each person is responsible for their own actions and feelings. For example, I watched a 4 year old emotionally manipulate her friend into giving her what she wanted by pouting and her friend said after she just wanted her “to be happy”. Being kind, sharing, and self sacrifice are so important but so is developing the ability to say no. How do you find the balance? Question 3: In episode #42, you referenced a question that my husband and I both responded with "get out of my head!!" but didn't answer it. The question was something like, "How do you parent/discipline a strong willed boy and a compliant boy without showing favoritism?" We need this one! The strong willed, older boy is in a cycle of feeling defeated while his younger brother just doesn't deal with defiance as a frequent heart issue. We are on the cycle with him - and its incredibly hard on the entire family. Also - another aspect of the same scenario - since our firstborn is also incredibly strong willed, explosive, and hyper - we wonder these things: was it our doing, especially since we had no idea what we were doing and parented so much out of our own issues and dysfunctions? Regardless, | |||
| 17 Oct 2018 | #79: Lisa and Missy Harper: Who's Your Daddy? Discovering the Awesomest Daddy Ever | 00:37:32 | |
This episode is a treat. Lisa Harper joins us to talk about her newly released children's book, Who's Your Daddy: Discovering the Awesomest Daddy Ever. But she's not the only one to join us! After the break, her daughter Missy joins us - along with our kids - to sing and talk about Sid the Science Kid, the Greatest Showman, and Sing. They also talk about God and people they know in heaven. It is a precious portion we decided to keep in. We hope you enjoy the "real" interaction. The best description of this episode comes directly from the children's book: Missy has lived with her new mommy (Lisa) ever since she was adopted from Haiti. But when someone asks little Missy a BIG question—"Who's your daddy?"—she starts thinking and learning a lot about daddies. Missy could be sad that she doesn't have a "skin" daddy who can make her pancakes and take her to soccer practice. But through lots of talks with Mommy, Missy realizes that she DOES have a Daddy! In fact, no matter what our family looks like, we all have the same amazing Daddy; and Missy can't wait to tell everyone about the Daddy who loves us more than all the stars in the sky. Told mostly through a mother-daughter conversation, this sweet story is careful to affirm relationships with the good, strong daddies here on earth, but it is also comforting for children who might be struggling due to divorce or the loss of a father. Show Notes: To purchase Who's Your Daddy? Discovering the Awesomest Daddy Ever, click here: | |||
| 24 Oct 2018 | #80: Marriage in a Fishbowl: How Leaders Can Be Teammates in Marriage | 00:31:42 | |
There are eyes on your marriage. If you have kids, they watch how you interact. If you lead others in your community, those you lead watch how you live. In other words, your marriage is in a fishbowl. Some feel it more than others. But regardless of who's watching, if we don't pursue a marriage we'd wish on our kids, or we keep leading others without tending to our own marital garden, it will catch up to us. And besides, isn't it better to enjoy life with our spouse than merely tolerate it and go through the motions? We think so. That's why this episode covers four ways we can become teammates in marriage and why it's so important. Show Notes: To learn more about our Coaching Programs, click here. To learn more about Winshape Marriage Intensives and Adventures, click here. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 31 Oct 2018 | #81: Helping Kids Have a Healthy Body Image with Linda Stewart and Linda Noble | 00:43:53 | |
What happens when our daughter tells us she's fat? Or our son begins to ask questions about his private parts? These questions are enough to throw off any good parent. So how can we raise our kids to have a healthy body image in a culture that has distorted it? That's the conversation we have today with Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, two leading voices helping parents talk to their children about body image and sex through THE Conversation Workshop. This is part one of a two part series. In this episode, Linda and Linda discuss a framework for the Theology of the Body, and how we as parents can be ready anytime these conversations arise with our kids. We discuss: * the 2 most common parenting approaches to the body and the one we need to take * the 3 truths we need to instill in our kids about their body-selves on an ongoing basis * practical questions we receive from parents In the show notes below, you can also gain access to free PDF downloads from THE Conversation Workshop that help you have these conversations with your kids. Show Notes: To access free PDF conversations of "The Talk" with your kids, click here. To learn more about THE Conversation Workshop, click here. To subscribe to THE Conversation podcast, click here. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 07 Nov 2018 | #82: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex with Linda Stewart and Linda Noble | 00:46:26 | |
What happens when our son is exposed to pornography at a young age? Or our daughter begins hearing about sex at school and asking you questions? Many of our own parents didn't model for us how to have these difficult conversations with our kids. Not only that, our kids seem to be exposed to sex at even younger ages today. In this episode, we revisit with Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, two leading voices helping parents talk to their children about body image and sex through THE Conversation Workshop. This is part two of a two part series. In this episode, Linda and Linda discuss with us how to talk to our kids about sex through a simple, yet powerful framework of flourishing. We discuss: * how to talk to our kids about difficult topics, like when they discover their private parts * why a Theology of the Body is an important framework for us as adults as well * age-appropriate ways--from preschool through the teen years--to talk to our kids about sex In the show notes below, you can also gain access to free PDF downloads from THE Conversation Workshop that help you have these conversations with your kids. Show Notes: To access free PDF conversations of "The Talk" with your kids, click here. To learn more about THE Conversation Workshop, click here. To subscribe to THE Conversation podcast, click here. | |||
| 14 Nov 2018 | #83: The Power of Invitation – Changing a Generation by Opening Your Door with Jen Schmidt | 00:41:30 | |
For many of us, inviting people into our lives and homes feels more like inviting judgment on our entertaining skills and stress on our already maxed-out schedules. And with the holidays approaching, you may be feeling the pressure. But what if you knew that opening your front door had the power to radically change the world around you? To make an impact and leave a legacy with everyday invitations? Jen Schmidt has set out to reframe how we think about hospitality and to equip us to walk a road of welcome in our daily lives. Jen knows that every time we choose open-door living—whether in our homes or by taking hospitality on the road—those we invite in get to experience the lived-out love of Jesus, our kids grow up in a life-lab of generosity, and we trade insecurity for connection. In this episode, we talk to Jen about how you and your family can offer the life-changing gift of invitation, no matter the stage of life your family is in. We talk about: * The freedom of hospitality, not the burden of it * How invitation gives purpose to our kids and family * The difference between hospitality and entertaining * How your invitation can expand beyond your home * Ways you can see your home as the most likely location for changing the world around you, one open door at a time. Show Notes: To learn more about Jen's book and Bible study, Just Open the Door, click here. For information on The Becoming Conference, click here. Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 21 Nov 2018 | #84: How Not to Dread Bedtime with Your Kids | 00:30:07 | |
Bedtime--it's that sometimes elusive and dreaded time of the day, especially if you have young kids. Yet, bedtime can be the most significant time of the day to connect with your kids, and even your teens. In this episode, we discuss the spiritual and emotional significance of bedtime. We also get super practical about turning it into one of the most memorable--and maybe even enjoyable--parts of your day. Even more, bedtime could be the environment that shapes your family and child's story for years to come. We talk about: * Why even Moses championed bedtime * When it's okay to call an audible * Practical ways to keep our kids in bed and not dread the process * Guilt free and emotionally safe ways for either laying with our kids to help them fall asleep or making them stay in bed * Questions we can ask our kids to draw out what's happening in their inner world Shownotes Click here for 15 Conversation Starters for Tucking Your Kids into Bed. Click here for Dr. Ross Greene's book, The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children. For free resources and to learn more about Dr. Ross Greene's approach to behaviorally challenging kids, click here. Podcast Sponsors | |||
| 28 Nov 2018 | #85: Making the Most of the Christmas Season with Your Family | 00:22:30 | |
Christmas often comes and goes in the blink of an eye. Not only that, it's easy to miss the magic of the season. Either things don't go the way we had hoped with our family, or we get so buried in our to-do lists we need a search and rescue team just to help us come to the surface. In this episode, we talk about decisions you can make to enjoy the Christmas season with your family. We talk about: * Practical ways we can manage our expectations of the Christmas season * Why it's important to also acknowledge and grieve loss during this season * Being people who include others * How to prioritize Jesus during the holidays--i.e. getting our kids to behave because of Jesus, not for Santa :) * How to make decisions at Christmas based on your family values, not the culture around you * One very practical way husbands can crush it this Christmas * How to be the grace others need at this time of year Show Notes: To join us in the 25 Characters of the Christmas Story: An Advent Experience for Families, click here! Podcast Sponsor: | |||
| 03 Dec 2018 | #86: Christmas Time Topics: Entitlement, Gift-Giving, Santa Claus, and Family Traditions Re-Release | 00:47:06 | |
This is a special re-released episode on Christmas topics for families, because there's nothing we want more than to experience the joy of Christmas. The problem is that Christmas can leave our time feeling pressed and our wallets stressed. In this episode, we go behind the lens of our own crooked picture frame to discuss some Christmas hot topics. We tell stories about how we were raised and what we implement today in our own family. We also discuss topics like: * Is my gift-giving out of control? * What does an entitled child look like? * Is it okay for my kids to believe in Santa Claus? * What will my kids really remember about Christmas? * How can we truly make it about Jesus’ birth? * Is the attitude I’m modeling for my kids at the holidays one of gratitude or grumbling? * What role do traditions play in our family? As you listen to this episode, think about your own family traditions, values, and what you model for and teach your kids. And be sure to engage the conversation. Tell us stories from your own picture frame. We love learning from you. | |||
| 05 Dec 2018 | #87: Jessica Honegger – Going Scared: How to Defy Fear and Live on Purpose | 00:33:39 | |
As a social entrepreneur and founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, Jessica Honegger aims to do everything with boundless courage. But just as happiness is not the absence of sadness, and faith is not the absence of doubt, courage is not the absence of fear. Now leading the largest fair-trade jewelry company in the world, Jessica gives us a behind the scenes look at her highly-successful business and her journey to get there as a working mom. In this episode, Jessica shares stories of motherhood, adoption, guilt as a working mom, partnership, and friendship. Most powerfully, she explains how she made fear her friend. Speaking from her highly-touted book, Imperfect Courage: Live a Life of Purpose by Leaving Comfort and Going Scared, Jessica shares with us her inspiring story and challenges us to have the courage to do the very thing we've been afraid of doing. Show Notes: Buy Imperfect Courage here. It also makes a great gift! To buy gifts from or learn more about Noonday Collection, click here. Subscribe to Jessica's podcast, Going Scared. Learn more about Jessica by clicking here. To learn about becoming a Noonday Ambassador, click here. | |||
| 12 Dec 2018 | #88: What Our Daughters Need with Sissy Goff | 00:41:33 | |
The next two episodes are gold medallion interviews with our podcast "resident therapists." This week, we interview Sissy Goff from Daystar Counseling about what our daughters need. Next week, we interview David Thomas about what our sons need. In this episode, Sissy breaks down what our girls need in the following age groups: Birth-5: The Discovery Years Ages 6-11: The Adventurous Years Ages 12-15: The Narcissistic Years Ages 16-19: The Autonomous Years Some of the best nuggets of this interview include: * The growing epidemic of anxiety in girls today * The years our daughters seem disinterested in relationship with dad * How dads can press into their daughters * Why daughters tend to be ambivalent with their moms in the narcissistic years * How moms can press into their daughters in these years Show Notes: To learn more, click here to purchase Sissy's book, All You Need to Know About Raising Girls. To buy Sissy's latest book, Are My Kids on Track?, click here. To learn more, check out: www.raisingboysandgirls.com Podcast Sponsors: | |||
| 19 Dec 2018 | #89: What Our Sons Need with David Thomas | 00:38:13 | |
Our podcast “resident therapist," David Thomas, is back with us, live from Daystar Counseling. He talks with us about what our sons need across the developmental lifespan. In this episode, David breaks down what our boys need in the following age groups: Ages 2-4: The Explorer Ages 5-8: The Lover Ages 9-12: The Individual Ages 13-17: The Wanderer Ages 18-22: The Warrior Some of the best nuggets of this interview include: * The biggest hurdle of boys today across the developmental lifespan * Ways that boys self-medicate their pain and why * Why helping boys problem solve and use critical thinking is crucial to their development * The importance of placing your hand on your son's shoulder and addressing him by name * Why boys need less words, not more * Helping our boys navigate video gaming in a healthy way Show Notes: To learn more, click here to purchase David's book, Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys To buy David’s latest book, Are My Kids on Track?, click here. To learn more, check out: www.raisingboysandgirls.com | |||
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