Embracing Your Season: Raising Littles and Understanding Teens with Paige Clingenpeel

Do Christians have to choose between Scripture and science? Allan Pereira doesn't think so. In this episode, Paige sits down with the co-creator of The Science Dilemma, a film series designed to help the next generation see how science supports biblical truth and intelligent design. Allan shares how understanding the origin of life shapes our purpose and worldview—and why it matters when raising kids in today's culture. From the complexity of the universe to the power of prayer, this conversation equips parents to anchor their faith in Scripture while guiding their children with confidence and grace.Paige's TakeawaysIt's important to know where we come fromIt shapes our worldview and our purposeTeach our kids to be curious and ask questionsIt's amazing how things are so beautifully designed Science doesn't take away from Scripture but actually highlights itExplore answers with your kids There will be somethings we will never know earth-side, and that's okayThe Science Dilemma: https://www.thesciencedilemma.com/ The Science Dilemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencedilemma/ Allan Pereira on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allancp1/ Discovery Institute: https://www.discovery.org/ Paige Clingenpeel: PaigeClingenpeel.comQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordKeywords/Hashtags#EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #AllanPereira #TheScienceDilemma #Science #Faith #ChristianParent  #Education #Creation #Parenting #Parents #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

Porn is targeting your kids—and most parents don't realize how early it starts. Research shows the average age of first exposure is just 11–13, with some kids seeing it as young as 9. In this episode, Greta Eskridge—author, podcaster, speaker, and homeschooling mom of four—joins Paige Clingenpeel for a candid conversation about protecting kids from porn. Greta shares her own story of healing after her husband's porn addiction and affair, and why she's passionate about helping families have this conversation early. They discuss how to talk proactively, age-appropriately, and without fear. If you're unsure where to start, this episode offers both clarity and encouragement.Paige's TakeawaysCreate a Digital Safety Plan Kids are growing up in a completely different world than we did. Having a plan sets clear boundaries and helps them feel safe coming to you.Keep Conversations Short & Ongoing Think of it as planting seeds over time, not a one-time talk.Talk Honestly About Temptation Help them understand natural body responses, the pull of temptation, and God's design for our bodies and spirits.Disciple, Don't Just Monitor Walk with your kids spiritually, not just behaviorally.Be Honest About Your Own Struggles Vulnerability builds trust.Be a Safe Place Above all, let your kids know they can always come to you—without shame or fear.It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: https://a.co/d/614HvVA Learn more about Greta: https://www.gretaeskridge.com/ The Greta Eskridge Podcast: https://www.gretaeskridge.com/podcast Greta's Books: https://www.gretaeskridge.com/books A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body by Dr. Jim Burns:  https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/ Understanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities by Dr. Jim Burns: https://homeword.com/product/understanding-your-teen/ Paige Clingenpeel: PaigeClingenpeel.comQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordKeywords/Hashtags#EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #ChristianParent #Teens #Teenagers #Adolescence #Children #GretaEskridge #Pornography #Porn #Parenting #Parents #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

“We can't parent the way our parents parented us.” In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns—founder of HomeWord, speaker, author, and podcaster—joins the conversation to help parents of teens navigate the challenges of raising the next generation. Together, we explore topics like rebellion, entitlement, disconnection, and the overwhelming impact of social media. Dr. Burns shares practical ways parents can equip their teens with wisdom, responsibility, and a biblical worldview. From assigning meaningful tasks to setting clear boundaries, he offers tools to help teens grow in stewardship, identity, and faith. We discuss the importance of letting our kids wrestle with big questions in the safety of home, while guiding them back to truth. If you're a parent looking for practical steps and spiritual encouragement, this episode is for you.Paige's TakeawaysParenting Needs to Evolve  We can't parent the same way our parents did; today's teens face new challenges.Equip Teens for Digital Stewardship Give them tools to navigate technology wisely and make autonomous, healthy choices.Combat Entitlement with Responsibility Assign meaningful tasks and set clear expectations to foster maturity.Support Identity in Christ Help teens stay grounded in who they are by rooting their identity in biblical truth.Foster Safe Curiosity at Home Let kids ask hard questions and explore faith in a loving, open environment.Balance Performance and Peace Provide practical strategies for managing school stress and keeping priorities aligned.HomeWord: https://homeword.com/ Understanding Your Teen by Dr. Jim Burns: https://homeword.com/product/understanding-your-teen/ Grace-Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel: https://a.co/d/5J5KR9g Paige Clingenpeel: PaigeClingenpeel.comQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordKeywords/Hashtags#EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #ChristianParent #Teens #Teenagers #Jim Burns #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

Pastor, Author, and Speaker Mike Novotny joins the show to talk about why certain topics—like sex, shame, and sin—feel so “taboo,” and how parents can break the silence with Gospel-centered conversations. Drawing from his personal battle with pornography, Mike shares practical ways to create a culture of honesty, grace, and truth in the home.He emphasizes the importance of these conversations, and encourages parents to have them early. He also reminds us that God's design for healing is found in community. This episode offers hope, wisdom, and tools to help you talk with your kids about hard things—without shame and with the love of Christ at the center.Paige's TakeawaysShare your flaws with your kids (in an age appropriate way)It'll break down the wallsRelationships can healCreate a Gospel culture in your homeLive out the Gospel in your homeShow grace when our kids come to usThis does not mean there are no consequences, but that Continue to have dialogueTaboo subjects should be talked about frequentlyBe a safe place for your kids to talk to where they can come to to hear truthTalk about what the Bible says and what having a biblical worldview looks likeWe need communityWhen we sin, confess, and pray together, it brings healingTime of Grace: https://timeofgrace.org/ Taboo by Mike Novotny: https://timeofgrace.store/collections/donors-favorites/products/taboo PaigeClingenpeel.comQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordKeywords/Hashtags#EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #ChristianParent #Parenting #Taboo #MikeNovotny #Discipleship #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Paige reflects on the joys and challenges of parenting through the different seasons of a child's life—from infancy to high school. She shares personal experiences and practical wisdom on how to adapt as a parent at each stage. From building a strong support system in the early years to helping teens navigate independence and responsibility, Paige emphasizes the importance of emotional safety, intentional communication, and trusting God's purpose in our children's lives. Whether you're parenting littles or guiding high schoolers, this conversation offers encouragement, perspective, and real-life tools to help you thrive through every phase.Paige's TakeawaysInfancy: Invite people in to help youCommunity and mental health are very important during this timeKindergarten/Elementary:Delay introducing technologyGet your kids in activities/extracurricularsMiddle School:Allow your children to make decisions around their friendships and peersDon't allow the drama at school to impact your reaction or response as a parentBe a safe place for your children to talk toHigh School:Let your kids make choices for themselves but be consistent with consequences Speak life into your teensMake sure they continue to feel emotionally safe at homeFocus on the positive and how you can push them toward correct choices and growthPaigeClingenpeel.comQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordPine Hills Church: https://pinehills.church/ Keywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #paigeclingenpeel #christianparent #parenting #discipleship #podcast #podcastcommunity #homeword #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

Mama, have you ever believed the lie that your child's behavior defines you? Or felt like you're the only one struggling while everyone else has it all together? In this episode, Paige exposes four common lies moms face in parenting—lies that steal our joy and keep us stuck in shame and comparison.We'll talk about the difference between discipline and discipleship, control and surrender, ownership and stewardship. God didn't call us to be perfect—He called us to be faithful. Let's tear down these lies and walk in freedom as the moms He created us to be.Ready to breathe again? Let's go there together.Paige's TakeawaysLie #1: Our kids' behavior directly reflects us as their parents.We don't have to teach kids what not to do because of our sin nature, but instead, we need to teach them what to do. This is discipleship.Lie #2: Everyone else has it all together, I am the only one who struggles.Social media does not show what is real.But Jesus tells us to be counter-cultural and radical. We know we are sinners and will struggle, but He is faithful and just. We have to surrender to authenticity and model how we go through struggles for our kids.Lie #3: Micromanaging will produce results.We tend to discipline our children more than disciple.Rules and structure are love. Parents, are we praying before disciplining? Surrender control to the Lord.Lie #4: Our children belong to us.There is a difference between responsibility and ownership. God gives our kids to us so we can raise them up and they can declare His glory. We have to surrender ownership - not only of our children but of our own lives.We are not alone in our parenting. God says, ‘Come to me.'PaigeClingenpeel.comQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordPine Hills Church: https://pinehills.church/ Keywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #paigeclingenpeel #christianparent #parenting  #discipleship #podcast #podcastcommunity #homeword #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

How do we raise the next generation with health, wisdom, empowerment, and encouragement in a world increasingly shaped by technology? In this episode, Paige shares her TEDx Talk and offers insights on how technology is transforming teen behavior—impacting their brains, communication, and connection. How do we ensure our kids feel loved, safe, and purposeful in this digital age? Our children are the future leaders of this world. It's up to us to guide, equip, and love them well.Paige's TakeawaysThe three core needs of our kids:To be LOVEDLove looks like boundaries and structureLove does not look like indulgence and giving your kids everything you never hadDiscipline (teaching) is loveTo be SAFEIt's okay to make mistakes because it will add to our kids successTo have PURPOSEWe are all gifted with personality, strength, and weaknesses. We need to start embracing those and sharing those. Encourage your kids, equip them, tell them they have purpose.PaigeClingenpeel.comQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #paigeclingenpeel #tedtalk #teens #teenagers #parenting #technology #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #homeword #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

It's easy for us to drown in the messy problems we're facing each day, but if we stop and remember where God has shown up for us before, we may discover that laughter and even joy are hiding in the mud. Today, Paige welcomes Cynthia Yanof. Cynthia is a wife, mother, podcast host of the show MESSmerized, blogger, and author of Life is Messy God is Good - the topic of today's episode. Cynthia looks at life and all its hardships with the deep understanding that God is sovereign AND He is good - and that if we take the time to look back at all the ways He has come through for us before (especially in ways we didn't expect), we can move through life's difficulties with a little less heaviness on our shoulders and a little more laughter in our hearts. Paige's TakeawaysValue the quality of your friendships, not the quantity. Cherish the ones who point you back to Jesus.Stones of Remembrance: Remember where God has been in your life! Write down what God is doing in this moment and season, so you can stand against the seasons of despair where the enemy will want to come in and lie to you!Give “Easy Yeses” wherever you can! Let your kids have some (safe) autonomy. Allow them easy yeses so that they can learn, grow, and gain confidence. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordBook: Life is Messy, God is Good: Sanity for the Chaos of Everyday LifeConnecting with Cynthia Yanofhttps://cynthiayanof.com/Facebook: @cynthia.yanofInstagram: @cynthiayanofKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #cynthiayanof #family #fostercare #lifeismessy #Godisgood #messmerized #laughter #author #stonesofremembrance #friendship #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

*Trigger Warning* This episode contains adult themes, specifically centered around suicide. Listener discretion is advised.Today, Paige welcomes Jay Lowder. Called to full-time evangelism in 1989, Jay is the founder of Jay Lowder Harvest Ministries, an organization dedicated to reaching diverse groups of people with the message of Jesus Christ. Through his ministry, he travels the globe to football stadiums, schools, churches, and coliseums to provide a message of hope to the hurting. Jay developed the nationally acclaimed school assembly Crossroads, which has been presented to 2 million students nationwide. Jay shares his incredibly powerful testimony and challenges us that a “spiritual experience”, while potentially a catalyst for faith, isn't a deep relationship with Jesus - that requires intention, dedication, reading His word, and living out the truth that Jesus is Lord and Savior in your life, every day. Paige's TakeawaysTrust that God is with you and that He has you (and your kids).This doesn't come quickly or necessarily naturally. This takes time in His Word, in prayer, in community with those who have walked with Him longer. Model this to your kids and provide counsel and support so they can grow in their own relationship with Him. Don't pray away the Goliaths for your kids.As much as we want a smooth and happy life for them, we sometimes have to let them make their own decisions (good and bad) so they learn and build their foundation of faith and trust in Jesus. Let them see the real Christ in your life.What does your life with Jesus look like in the day-to-day? Are you modeling Christlike behaviors to your kids? Do they see you reading your Bible and praying? Are you showing your kids that Jesus is priority #1 in your life?Pray for your kids!We can rest in the knowledge that God hears our prayers and loves our children more than we can.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Jay LowderJay Lowder Harvest MinistriesFacebook: @jaylowderInstagram: @jay_lowderKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #jaylowder #harvestministries #Godisreal #evangelism #realrelationship #testimony #community #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

The effects of trauma can show up in weird ways throughout our lives. Maybe a certain song takes you back to when you were 12 and your parents told you they were getting a divorce, maybe there's a smell that takes you back to your first love and first real heartbreak, or maybe, like Paige shares in todays episode, it's watching your son break his arm and feeling utterly helpless to fix his pain. We've all experienced trauma in our lives and, when left unresolved - pushed down, hidden beneath distractions, masked with lies of being “fine” - it can rear its head with no warning. In this episode, Paige and producer Mike share with raw honesty some of their own traumatic experiences and encourage listeners that wherever you stand with your trauma, you can move through it towards hope and healing.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordGuest Info:Mike Segovia - PFC Audio VideoPaige's TakeawaysYour body always remembers trauma.Make sure you face it head on and get help - and be wise about who you go to!Surround yourself with truth seekers and truth speakers!Keywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #trauma #traumaticexperiences #healing #therapy #homeword #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

Today, Paige welcomes Matt Arnett, the Community Pastor and Director of Business on Mission & Church on Mission for The Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit organization that works to provide the love of Jesus and clean water solutions to communities in need around the world. He is also a committed husband and father with a strong heart for engaging children in missions, believing they are not just recipients of ministry, but active participants in God's work. This is such a beautiful conversation full of reminders that we as parents have the incredible privilege of discipling our children and empowering them to go out into the world to be a light for Jesus. Paige's TakeawaysAsking: What is my daily mission?I believe that we have been made on purpose, for a purpose. How are we talking to our kids about their purpose every day? How can they be the best friend they can be? How can they be the best team member? How can they be the best follower of Jesus?Helping our kids identify what makes them uniqueWhen we ask our kids about what they love to do, we can encourage them to be a light in those arenas. Maybe your kid enjoys video games - how can they be a light and build community in that area? Perhaps they are a gifted athlete - how can they show Jesus through their actions on the team?Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordResources Mentioned:The Bucket MinistryFacebook: @The Bucket MinistryInstagram: @thebucketministryMeet Matt ArnettKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #thebucketministry #missions #churchmission #kidsinmission #cleanwater #livingwater #discipleship #parenting #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with author and advocate Sandy Kirkham. She currently serves on the board of the Council Against Child Abuse and works with survivors, conducting victim support conferences. Sandy's book, Let Me Prey Upon You, contains the vulnerable details of abuse she suffered at the hands of her youth pastor for 5 years and the aftermath she has been navigating for 27 years. While this story is neither happy nor concluded with legal justice, it is vitally important for parents to hear so they can be made aware of this all-too-common occurrence and the signs to look out for. Special Note: If you or someone you know has suffered abuse at the hands of someone in ministry, please know: it is NOT your fault, you are not alone, and there are so many resources available to you, several listed below.Paige's TakeawaysGo with your gut.As parents, along with the presence of the Holy Spirit, if something doesn't feel right - TRUST YOUR GUT. Ask questions and don't brush off that bad feeling.Talk to your kids about how it's hard to say “No” sometimes.Teach your kids that they are allowed to be critical thinkers and that they are allowed to say “no” in how their bodies are used (hugging, high fives, etc.) - but that you also understand it can be hard for them to say “no” to an adult, especially one they know, like, and respect. Remind them that they can ALWAYS talk to you about anything. What you bury, you carry.There is so much value in processing wounds. If you don't process and leave it in the dark, it will continue to affect you, most of the time compounding and intensifying. When you're ready to process, think about who is truly safe for you to talk to. Start there. GOD IS WITH YOU. He always was, and He always will be. Questions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordResources Mentioned:The Hope of SurvivorsList of Resources for victims, survivors, advocates, and anyone looking to learn more: https://sandyphillipskirkham.com/resources/Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa TerkeurstBooks on Spiritual Abuse by Marie FortuneConnecting with Sandy KirkhamSandyPhillipsKirkham.comLet Me Prey Upon You BookEmail: sandykirkhamauthor@gmail.comKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #aacc #sandykirkham #clergyabuse #sexualabuse #exploitation #churchabuse #clergysexualabuse #thehoSend us a text

Description: *Trigger Warning* This episode centers around marijuana use, mentions additional illegal drugs, and the impacts of these drugs on teens and young adults. Listener discretion is advised.In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Linda Mintle. Dr. Linda has a Ph.D. in Urban Health and Clinical Psychology and is a national expert on mental health. She is also an author, speaker, professor, media personality and Licensed TherapistHost of the Dr. Linda Mintle Radio Show. Today, Paige and Dr. Mintle discuss the unknown dangers behind marijuana use and why it is especially dangerous for teens and young adults. More and more research studies are being conducted and the results are shocking. As parents, being educated on this issue is vital to engaging in thoughtful conversations with our teens.Paige's TakeawaysMarijuana is NOT harmless.The marijuana that people are ingesting today has a completely different potency level than back in the 60s and 70s.Don't allow fear to dominate the way you educate your kids. We must model good behavior and choices, get educated as a parent, and give the “why” behind why we don't partake in certain things. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordResources Mentioned:John Hopkins Cannabis Use ArticleBOOK: Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and The Drug Company That Addicted AmericaDopesick Mini-SeriesConnecting with Dr. Linda MintleDrLindaMintle.comThe Dr. Linda Mintle ShowBooks by Dr. Linda MintleKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #aacc #drlindamintle #marijuana #marijuanause #drugs #myths #truth #geteducated #bigpharma #mediamanipulation #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

*Trigger Warning* This episode contains adult themes, specifically centered around self-harm. Listener discretion is advised.No parent wants to find out that their child is self-harming. Such a revelation can leave you devastated, confused, and desperately wanting to find solutions - but where do you begin? In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Mark Mayfield. Dr. Mayfield is a former pastor, award-winning author, speaker, certified master Christian coach, mental health counselor, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. This necessary discussion on self-injuring behaviors is full of insight on approaching your child in this instance, how to initiate a conversation and your next steps. While this may seem counterintuitive, Paige and Dr. Mayfield explain how a child's self-injuring behavior means they want to know they're alive - which means there is always hope.Paige's TakeawaysRemind your kids they have been made on purpose, for a purpose.Talk through the behavioral attitudes of your kids. Be curious about why your kid asks out - ask questions and listen.Spend 1-2 minutes looking into your child's eyes. There is power when we put aside distractions and intentionally connect with our kids.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Dr. Mark MayfieldDr. MayfieldHope & Healing for Loneliness WorkbookDr. Mayfield BooksHelp! My Teen is Self-Injuring EbookKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #therapy #counseling #aacc #parenting #selfharm #selfinjury #curiosity #listen #support #resources #coreneeds #intention #askquestions #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Mercy Connors. Dr. Connors is a Licensed Professional Counselor, the Director of Program Development and Professional Relations with AACC and is happily married to Jesse Connors, Founder of TrueLife.org, and has three children and one waiting in heaven. Together, Paige and Dr. Connors discuss parenting mechanisms that help ensure our children grow up feeling safe, loved, protected, and empowered. Paige's TakeawaysRecognize that we need to create structure in our homesWhen there is a lack of structure, there is an anxious attachment in our kids.Our kids need guidance/guardrails/boundaries to learn self-control and discipline.When we lay down rules, we explain the “why” behind the rulesThough our kids may not fully understand or agree with our reasons, explaining the why behind a rule is so important as they develop.Green TherapyGet your kids outside! There's so much value in getting outside in God's creation - and it's been proven to reduce stress and anxiety.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Dr. Mercy Connorsdrmercylpc.comChristian Care ConnectAmerican Association of Christian CounselorsKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #therapy #counseling #aacc #parenting #boundaries #friendship #healthychildren #betterself #guide #instruct #model #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

The term “catfishing” has been around for years, and many of us like to think we're savvy enough to spot a scam. But as catfishers become more sophisticated, it's easier than ever for both adults and kids to fall victim - risking not just money but personal safety. In this episode, Paige shares her personal experiences with scammers and is joined by producer Mike Segovia to reveal key strategies for avoiding scams and having essential conversations with our kids about staying safe online.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordUntold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist (Manti Te'o Documentary on Netflix)Guest Info:Mike Segovia - PFC Audio VideoKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #onlinesafety #catfishing #communicate #educate #research #beinformed #redflags #criticalthinking #scammed #homeword #pfcaudiovideo  Send us a text

*Trigger Warning* This episode mentions complex psychological disorders, sexual abuse, sexual trauma, and other adult themes. Listener discretion is advised.In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Shannae Anderson. Dr. Shannae is a licensed clinical psychologist and is currently the Clinical Director at Monarch Recovery Intensive Outpatient Program in Ventura, California, and Director of Psychology and Co-Director of Ethics and Advocacy at the American Association of Christian Counselors. Paige and Dr. Shannae discuss the markers that can point to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), how attachment disorders in infancy and childhood can indicate a future diagnosis, and, ultimately, how God has designed our brain to rewire itself and heal with professional guidance and healthy relationships.Paige's TakeawaysWe can still heal from a poor attachment from childhoodThis does require other people: professionally trained counselors or wise individuals who have navigated this on their own successfully. Let others speak into you to help you grow and heal.It's okay to make mistakes - but repair is necessaryAs parents, mistakes will happen! The important thing is how we resolve the mistake with our kids.Go to them. Apologize (be specific), assure them that you will work to make sure it doesn't happen again, and ask for forgiveness.Communicate clearly: Let your yes be yes, and your no be noWhen navigating relationships with someone difficult/toxic, etc., mean what you say! Whatever boundaries you make with this individual, stand firm. The more consistent you are with keeping your word, the better for your relationship.Doing this also models to your children how to stick to their word and stand their ground as they navigate their own relationships and convictions.Links:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnect with Dr. Shannae AndersonDr. Shannae AndersonEmail: shannae@drshannae.comAdditional Resources MentionedDialectical Behavior TherapyUnderstanding the Borderline MotherStop Walking on EggshellsKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #drshannaeanderson #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #clinician #gaslighting #emotionalchaos #hypersensitivity #disorganizedattachment #nacc #pfcaudiovideoSend us a text

Curious about taking your children on a short-term mission trip? This episode is for you! Join Paige as she welcomes her producer, Mike, and reflects on her transformative journey to the Dominican Republic with her two daughters. She unpacks key considerations for parents, the heart posture needed for this type of experience, and the real “pros and cons” to weigh before committing. Mission trips can be humbling and life-changing, offering a powerful opportunity for both you and your children!Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordSolid Rock InternationalVideo Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=bRXlTvQf5Ao&feature=youtu.beGuest Info:Mike Segovia - PFC Audio VideoKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #missionstrip #missions #connection #relationships #shorttermmissions #familymissions #dominicanrepublic #culturedifferences #solidrockinternational #homeword #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

What if parenting focused on teaching our children self-regulation? Imagine if they knew how to advocate for themselves and understood the unique ways they learn best. In today's episode, Paige welcomes Dr. Kelly Cagle, host of the Parenting IQ podcast, author of God's Promises as Waves, and devoted mom to three boys: Levi, Titus, and Micah, alongside her husband, Josh. Holding a PhD in Education, Dr. Kelly is passionate about guiding parents to turn everyday moments into powerful learning opportunities, equipping their children with both the heart and mind to thrive as lifelong learners. This is an encouraging and impactful conversation for parents with all school-aged (or soon-to-be school-aged) children. Paige's TakeawaysDuring different seasons, certain things deserve a no, (even if they're good things).Filter and focus! If it's not part of the vision, filter it out. Your child needs time to REST and CREATE. Take a brain break!Physically remove yourself from your task to reset your brain.Move your body! Stretch, do jumping jacks, run stairs, etc.Teach your child to recognize their body cues.Kid have the wiggles? Let them know they can get up and dance, move around, and reset their body. Teach them how to advocate for this need, especially in a school setting. E.g. Go to the teacher and kindly ask if they can move/stretch in the back of the class during lessons so they can focus better. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordBoundaries by Dr. Henry CloudConnect with Dr. Kelly Caglehttps://www.drkellycagle.com/Instagram: @drkellycagle God's Promises as WavesParenting IQ PodcastUniversity Model SchoolKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #drkellycagle #godspromisesaswaves #parenting #homeschooling #lifelonglearning #selfregulation #emotionalintelligence #student #children #adhd #brainbreaks #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

On today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige welcomes Nirup Alphonse, lead pastor of LIFEGATE Church in Denver, devoted husband, and father of four boys. Nirup delivers a powerful message on parenting, emphasizing the importance of leading children toward their God-given identity. He challenges parents to go beyond raising independent kids and instead nurture humility - teaching them to recognize their role in shaping others and to take ownership of their lives. Paige and Nirup dig into formation through Godly discipleship, how studying our kids makes us better parents, and how orienting our family rhythms on Christ helps combat the passive (yet powerful) “discipleship” of culture. Paige's TakeawaysWhat are we orienting your family around?Even in the busiest seasons, keep returning to the rhythm of putting Jesus at the center of your family. When your family knows why Jesus is the focal point, you go through your days at a different speed and with a new perspective.Implement a family rhythmThis can look like any number of things but maybe it's implementing a family Sabbath or adding family devotions before or after school - the point is to keep to a rhythm that grounds your family and helps to keep you oriented on Christ.Love your kids into becomingKids will make foolish decisions, but that is NOT their identity. Highlight their God-given identity, and address them by calling out who God has designed them to be. Deconstruct the culture in real-timeWhile this takes work, we need to be dedicated as parents to ask our kids about the messages they see through media, peers, at school, etc., consistently. If we avoid these conversations, we're allowing the world to disciple our kids.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnect with Nirup AlphonseLIFEGATE Church, DenverChurch Instagram: @lifegatedenverInstagram: @nirupalphonseEmail: nirup.alphonse@lifegatedenver.comKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #lifegatechurchdenver #pastor #leadpastor #family #raisingchildren #familyunit #discipleship #community #relationship #pfcaudiovideo 

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. - Ephesians 6:12 (ESV)Discussing Spiritual Warfare (SW) isn't the most comfortable topic for the modern-day Christian. We like our “spiritual forces of evil” to be metaphorical rather than literal. Yet, the Bible is clear that we are in a battle against a very real Satan and very real principalities - so, how do we fight? Today, Paige is joined by Gina Burns, the founder and director of Praying Wives & Mothers Ministries, the founder and director of a homeless ministry called The Blessed Portion along with her husband, and a mother who has been doing Spiritual Warfare ministry for 15 years. Gina breaks down SW and how it can affect all the areas in our lives. By paying attention to the subtle ways the enemy sneaks in, we can stand firm in the authority given by Christ and teach our children how to guard themselves as they grow. Paige's TakeawaysSpiritual Warfare is anything contrary to the Word of God.We have the authority.Guard your heart, guard your mind. Be on alert for doors that you may inadvertently leave open for the Enemy to come in and find a foothold.Ephesians 1: All the spiritual blessings of Jesus have been given to us!!Normalize conversations on this topic with your kids.Start simply by asking: How can I pray for you today? How has the enemy been messing with you lately?Remind them that they have a God who loves them, who is always with them, who hears their prayers, and who has appointed them with the authority of the Holy Spirit. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnect with Gina Burns:Praying Wives & Mothers MinistriesFacebook: Praying Wives and Mothers MinistriesThe Blessed Portion MinistriesKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #ginaburns #spiritualwarfare #deception #prayingwivesandmothersministries #prayer #ltruth #speaktruth #knowJesus #bible #nofear #pfcaudiovideo 

Where does God's goodness fit when we're confronted with grief? How do we grapple with the command to “be of good cheer” (John 16:33) when life is a daily struggle? Today's guest, Dr. Curt Thompson has made it his life's work to understand how God sees us, knows us, loves us, and welcomes us into His arms, even in the midst of unimaginable grief. With great authenticity and vulnerability, Dr. Curt shares with Paige how God is waiting for us to invite Him into our grief and pain, to sit with us, comfort us, and bring the hope of heaven into our hearts. Curt Thompson, MD, is a board certified psychiatrist, author, speaker, and co-host of The Being Known Podcast. He has been in private practice for over 30 years in Falls Church, Virginia and is married with two adult children. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Dr. Curt ThompsonAbout Dr. Curt ThompsonBeing Known Podcast WebsiteBeing Known Podcast on AppleThe Center for Being KnownBooksThe Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of HopeAll Books by Dr. Curt ThompsonKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #drcurtthompson #thedeepestplace #grief #suffering #hope #relationships #jesus #durablehope #catalysttohope #soul  #community # #pfcaudiovideo 

What can we do as parents to strengthen our kids spiritually before they leave the home? On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige Clingenpeel welcomes back international speaker, author, and Christian apologist, Alex McFarland. Together, Paige and Alex discuss who has the most influence on your kids as they grow, the importance of intentional family time (including meals together whenever possible), confronting and adjusting our priorities, and how prioritizing spiritual growth in your marriage has a lasting impact on your kids as they mature. Paige's TakeawaysPrioritize your marriageEngage in spiritual practices with your spouse: Praying, discussing the sermon you heard at church together, devotions - these are lifegiving practices for your marriage AND a model that your children learn from.Set a new standard of priorities in your familyDon't allow the world to dictate your schedule! Even if you can't do family meals as often as you'd like, set aside time to connect with each of your kids.Allow for conversation and dialogues with your kids about their spiritual walkMake sure your kids know that they are allowed to ask questions about who God is, and what the validity and historical context are for stories in the Bible (and if you don't know the answer - that's even better! Find them together!)Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordTEDx Talk Connecting with Alex McFarlandAlex McFarlandThe Alex McFarland ShowSummer Camps: Equipretreat.orgEmail: info@alexmcfarland.comBooksThe 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask About Christianity: & How to Answer Them Confidently100 Bible Questions and Answers: Inspiring Truths, Historical Facts, Practical InsightsEvery Day with Jesus DevotionalKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #alexmcfarland #alexmcfarlandministries #equipretreat #identity #idetitycrisis #familytime #familymeals #askquestions #authenticity #spiritualdevelopment #spirirtualrolemodels #pfcaudiovideo 

Every marriage has busy seasons and any parent will tell you that when you add kids to the mix, things get next-level crazy. Between sleep deprivation, a messy home, financial strains, and overstimulation, it can seem like you and your spouse are ships passing in the night, barely acknowledging that each of you is taking on water! How do you keep connecting with this person you vowed to love til death do you part? Today, Paige welcomes Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Brooke Sellhorn to talk about this complicated season. Brooke currently serves as the Clinical Director of the Counselor Education Program at Purdue University-Fort Wayne and is a wife and mother of 4 young children - so she knows what she's talking about! Grab a snack and hide in the closet if you need to: this is a conversation that sees you in this crazy season!Paige's TakeawaysTalk about what assumptions you're bringing into your marriage and parenting life!Remember that the assumptions and the narrative you build in your mind are not necessarily true!Talk with your spouse: Ask questions, change your assumptions, and think hard about whether the internal narrative you've created is true.Add buffer time!When you are intentional about setting aside time to connect with Jesus (maybe it's 5AM, maybe it's 10:30PM), your spouse, and your children - it can be completely transformational for you and for those relationships. We have to find community!There are so many life-giving experiences when we allow other people to speak into our lives and to spend time with our families.If you don't have a community yet, start asking God for new connections. It could be in a MOPS group, a local church, or an art class at your local library - take the first step and trust that God will bring new friendships along the way.  Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Brooke SellhornGrace Love & ConnectionEmail: info.graceloveandconnection@gmail.comSYMBIS Assessment (Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts)Keywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #graceloveandconnection #marriage #family #intimacy #connection #busyseasons #parenthood #intentionality #empathy #understanding #highlysatisfiedmarriage #pfcaudiovideo 

As 2024 comes to a close, join host Paige Clingenpeel and producer Mike Segovia on a soundbite journey through some of her favorite conversations of the year. Check out Paige's takeaways below and the specific episodes mentioned so you can go back and listen again - or catch up on any you might have missed! Thank you for listening in during 2024, we can't wait to share all of the NEW and EXCITING things coming in 2025!Paige's Favorite Takeaways from 2024WORD of the YEAR: INTENTIONALITYEpisode 35: Keys to a Sacred Marriage with Gary ThomasLooking at marriage as sacred and as an aspect of worship will change the way you value, love, and respond to your spouse!Episode 2: Three Big Questions That Change Every Teenager with Kara PowellWho does God say that I am? I am enough.Doubts aren't toxic to faith - silence is. Be a safe space for your children to bring their questions. Allow dialogue. Episode 12: What Teens Wish Parents Knew with Paige and Haylee ClingenpeelListening to your kids and letting them talk without interjecting helps build trust with them over time. Parents, remove your distractions and be an active listener.Episode 43: How Intentionality Crushes Anxiety with Nichole SuvarBegin with God. Tap into His Word. Be intentional with your time, your health, and with your money.Focus on choices that have eternal perspective and value. Episode 6: For Parents Only: Getting Inside the Head of Your Kid with Shaunti FeldhahnOur kids' outward behavior is always about what's going on internally. When you interact with your kids and they have an attitude, take a step back mentally and emotionally and remember that their reaction to you most likely has nothing to do with your interaction. When you remain calm and curious about what may be going on, you can get to the core of the issue (but it may take some time!). Episode 48: Habits of the Household with Justin Whitmel EarleyYou can't think your way out of habits but you can practice your way out of them.Focus on how to make relational moments happen every day within your family. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #therapy #bestof #bestof2024 #highlights #lifelessons #firstyear #podcasting #favorites #favoritemoments #takeaways #parenting #family #kids #teens #intentionality #pfcaudiovideo

In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Leslie Vernick. Leslie Vernick is a licensed clinical social worker, relationship coach, and author of multiple books including Emotionally Destructive Marriages, which is the primary topic of this episode. With frank honesty and deep compassion, Leslie shares her broken upbringing and how it influenced the work she does today. Together, Paige and Leslie provide insight into navigating emotionally harmful relationships, how boundary-setting is healthy and helpful, and how working on yourself is the only real way to see change in your life. Paige's TakeawaysHaving firm boundaries is actually loving people wellWhen you have love for yourself as well as love for the individual, you can instill a very rigid boundary of what is right and what is wrong - and that is healthy!You are NOT responsible for fixing themYou are not and cannot be the source of their change. You can be a catalyst but change only comes from the desire of the individual and the power of the Holy Spirit.If you're in an unhealthy relationship (family, friendship, marriage, etc.), at some point you have to grieve that they aren't what you want or what you need. When you realize that these unhealthy relationships are not what God designed, you need the time to grieve. By taking the time to mourn, process, and heal ourselves, we are better equipped to handle the relationship (or to end it) moving forward.Biblical literacy is so important!When you dig into your own Bible, when you do the study, ask God for guidance, and seek mentorship from someone you trust, you are less likely to be emotionally manipulated by someone taking scripture out of context for their gain. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Leslie VernickLeslie Vernick WebsiteBooks Mentioned:The Emotionally Destructive MarriageKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #therapy #counseling #aacc #leslievernick #healthyrelationships #unhealthyrelationships #emotionallydestructivemarriage #healing #repair #bible #trust #health #safety #pfcaudiovideo 

In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Sharon May. Dr. Sharon is an author and speaker, she holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Masters Degree in Theology, and is the founder and President of Safe Haven Relationship Center. Together, Paige and Dr. Sharon discuss how we can make our marriages a safe haven. From modeling self-awareness, removing negative assumptions about our spouses (and being curious instead), to purposefully taking the time to remember that you chose your spouse for a reason - there are myriad small steps we can take to move our marriage into health, strength, and a feeling of profound security.Paige's TakeawaysRemember and think about: There is a reason you chose your spouse. When we pause and remind ourselves that our spouse is our partner, our teammate, and someone we specifically chose - that can help reset the perspective of our spouse.Instead of putting meaning behind our spouse's actions or events, we can step back and approach them with curiosity and find out what their true motivation was.Instead of jumping to assumptions we can ask questions, find out what's really going on, and find ways to authentically connect.Build trust back.When we make a mistake, how can we build back trust with our spouse? We can model self-awareness. When we can take responsibility when we've annoyed, angered, or disappointed our spouse, we apologize, ask for forgiveness, and ask, what do you need from me? This pattern, done with consistency, can help build back trust in your relationship.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnect with Dr. Sharon May:Safe Haven Relationship CenterAbout Dr. Sharon MaySafe Haven Marriage BookHow To Argue So Your Spouse Will Listen BookKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #aacc #drsharonmay #safehaven #safehavenrelationshipcenter #marriage #marriagecounseling #couplestherapy #marriageintensives #homeword #therapy #pfcaudiovideo 

On today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige welcomes Emmy award-winning editor, author, speaker, and ministry founder, Jenny Randle. Paige and Jenny discuss Jenny's latest book, Flash Theology, and how to bring theology into our homes and our parenting. Jenny shares how Christians are/can be intimated by the idea of theology when in reality, it simply means the study of God. This is a practice available to anyone with a curiosity or desire to deepen their understanding of God and should not be feared! When we humble ourselves and admit that we do not know everything about who He is, we can learn, grow, and model a life of truth-seeking to our children, families, and friends. By this example, we invite our children into a real, thriving relationship with a God who is big enough to handle any question or doubt they may have.Takeaways:How can we disciple within our home?By taking each moment at a time that becomes a teachable moment! Call out when you see Jesus in them. Maybe it's an exuberant joy, maybe it's patience and kindness with siblings - whatever it is, make sure you are speaking LIFE and TRUTH over your kids. Who has my alliance and who am I partnering with?We all have an alliance with something. In this world, we are all being discipled by something. If we aren't intentional about our values, character, or definitions of success, we allow other things to speak into that.When we have a firm biblical view, when we want to be like Jesus, that will be a driving force behind how we shape our lives Make sure the people that you are surrounding yourself with are truth speakers and truth seekers.When you have Truth Speakers in your life, they will call you out in love, calling you to be better and holding you to a higher standard. They encourage our maturation in our walk with Christ.When you have a Truth Seeker in your life, their walk with God and pursuit of truth naturally push you to do the same. We should seek out friendships that push us to be more like Jesus.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Jenny RandleJenny Randle WebsiteHoly Spirit Ministry CenterFlash Theology BookInstagram: @jenny.randle Keywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #jennyrandle #theology #flashtheology #discipleship #learning #growth #truthseekers #study #bible #heartofGod #pfcaudiovideo 

With the addition of personal phones and laptops, social media, e-learning, and more, school education has changed. We find ourselves saying, “Back in my day…”, while our kids roll their eyes and misjudge our age by 25 years. Things are different, yes. Our kids are facing new challenges in school, yes - but what they need from us while they're living at home hasn't. Today, Paige is joined by Cleve Million, currently a high school principal in Fort Wayne, IN. Cleve has been an educator for 26 years, serves as an elder at his church, and is married with three kids (one just married, one in college, and one in middle school). Paige and Cleve discuss the school landscape, the after-effects of COVID-19 on our kids, and what educators really want from parents. This is an insightful and hopeful conversation about education in today's society and how we as parents can encourage our children throughout academia. Paige's TakeawaysSpeak life, identity, and truth over your kids.The words spoken over them both in school and at home have the power to dictate their future! Be mindful of what you are saying and what they are hearing from their circle of influence.Maintain an open dialogue with school administrators and teachers.Don't brush off the opportunity to reach out if you have questions or concerns - most of the time, teachers want to be in communication with parents!Tell your kids that you love them!Don't forget what our top priority is as parents: to let our children know that they are loved unconditionally and that they have worth and value as individuals and as God's children. On busy days it's easy to forget that we need to get on our kids' level, look them in the eyes, and connect. You know how your children feel loved, so do that!Links:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #school #principal #highschool #middleschool #technology #educators #education #connection #postCOVID #behavior #anxiety #parents #communication #socialmedia #pfcaudiovideo 

In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Gregory Jantz. Dr. Jantz is a nationally certified psychologist, a licensed mental health counselor, the author of over 45 books, and the founder of The Center, a Top 10 Facility for Depression Treatment. Together, Paige and Dr. Jantz discuss how to identify a toxic individual and the steps we can take to instill boundaries, have compassion and gentleness in confrontation, and know when it's time to walk away. Paige's TakeawaysIf you've been in a negative relationship with someone for many years, you may brush off their treatment of you or make excuses for their behavior. Depending on how you grew up, you may accept this treatment as normal or suitable because you believe you aren't worthy of anything different. In these instances, it's important to find a trusted voice who can give you an objective opinion of this person.How do you determine the toxic person?Ask yourself (and your kids): how do you feel when you're around this person? Do you feel relaxed, happy, and at peace? Or are you on edge or tense, does your head or stomach hurt? Pay attention to your body to help identify the people in your life who may create a more negative environment.If you start feeling like the person is speaking criticism, invalidating you, rationalizing their behavior or comments despite you bringing it up and asking them to stop, that may be a good indicator that they are an unhealthy person.When we want to see a change in a toxic person, we can't just demand that they change their behavior! We instead can model gentleness and compassion in our request, it produces a greater chance of them listening to us as well as leading to positive behavior changes. Once you identify a toxic person:You still have power over how you interact with them. You can choose not to engage in a conversation by telling them a boundary, ie. ‘I don't want to talk about this issue' or you can walk away, if needed. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Dr. Gregg JantzDr. Gregory JantzThe Center: A Place of HopeBooks Mentioned:How to Deal with Toxic PeopleKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #therapy #counseling #aacc #toxicpeople #toxic #drgregoryjantz #thecenter #dealingwithtoxicpeople #boundaries #healthyboundaries #pfcaudiovideo 

In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Zach Clinton. Zach is a licensed resident counselor who currently serves as the Vice President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, is the host of the renowned ‘Built Different Podcast', and is President & Host of Ignite Men's Impact Weekend which gathers nearly 10,000 men each year. Paige and Zach discuss how to create a flourishing life in the various facets of our lives: from physical health, mental health, spiritual discipline, and marital intention, to showing up in the lives of our children. This is a power-packed conversation - you'll probably want to take some notes!Paige's TakeawaysHow do we help our kids create a flourishing life?Remind your kids that their worth is NOT dependent on their performance.We get to show them that their worth has been assigned to them by the Creator of the universe! Created with a purpose, for a purpose.Communication: Speak truth over your kidsPointing out in a loving, grace-filled way the areas that they can grow in actually loving them well! We care about them enough to ensure they don't stay stuck in unhealthy patterns. Read Proverbs 27:5-6.Show them their worth through your behaviors and choices! Prove to your children their significance by being PRESENT. Are your time management choices showing your children that they are of great importance to you?Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Zach ClintonZachClinton.comEven If by Zach ClintonBooks Mentioned:The Power of Showing Up by Dan SiegelThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtMade for People by Justin Whitmel EarleyThe Measure of a Man by Sidney PoitierKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #therapy #counseling #aacc #flourishing #flourishinglife #evenif #spiritualdiscipleship #hope #inthefire #intentionaltime #growth #choice #healthywholisticlifestyle #pfcaudiovideo 

In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige welcomes Sara Baldwin, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Story House Ministries, a licensed mental health counselor, wife, and mother of 4. Paige and Sara dive deep into the practice of therapy and how knowing your story intimately; the good, the bad, and the ugly, is paramount to a healthy life. They discuss common misconceptions surrounding therapy, how prioritizing our own healing is a gift to those around us, and how a thriving life mentally, emotionally, and spiritually comes down to connection with others (and Jesus). Takeaways:When choosing a therapist:Ask around! Referrals are a great way to find trusted options.When you are paired with a counselor - know that you don't have to stick with them if they aren't a good fit! Your counselor will not be offended if you want to work with someone else. Think of it like speed-dating: Try a few out before you decide who you feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable with and begin healing. AACC.net is an amazing resource if you don't know where to start!Recognize how the gift of counseling isn't just for you, but for the people around you who you love!You helping yourself prevents generational bondage from transferring to your children, your spouse, and others who are close to you. Ask yourself: Am I resistant to counseling? Why is that?Maybe it's your personality type and you don't want to be transparent, maybe it's financial, maybe there's a spiritual warfare component - the truth is, there will always be reasons why you don't want to or can't enter into counseling. But here's a bigger truth: Healing will never come if you keep making excuses.When you start focusing on how your life and happiness could improve with counseling, look at your excuses and see what can be renegotiated to make room for it. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Sara BaldwinStoryHouse MinistriesEmail StoryHouse: hello@storyhousecounseling.comKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #therapy #counseling #trauma #healing #process #benefits #happy #connection #storyhouseministries #storyhousecounseling #pfcaudiovideo 

*Listener Discretion Advised* This episode contains adult themes such as depression, suicide, self-harm, sex, and others. We suggest listening to this show with headphones or when your littles are not around.On today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige welcomes Jennifer Barnes, a licensed K-6 educator with over 14 years of experience in the field who is currently the Director of Programming with The Respect Team. Jennifer and Paige dive into a powerful conversation about the work Jennifer and her team are doing in schools, equipping kids and teens with essential life skills. They focus on teaching practical tools like setting boundaries, understanding consent, healthy communication, and respect for self and others. This is a must-listen for parents of children at any stage, as Jennifer and Paige highlight how modeling kindness, honoring boundaries, and being a safe space for your child to learn these lessons are vital, not just during childhood but well into adulthood.Takeaways:Using everyday scenarios in our homes to help equip our kids to navigate hard circumstances:i.e., talking about kindness, how do we navigate giving consent? How do we help set our boundaries and make sure people are respecting them?Ask your kids in daily life - Was that kind? How would you have done that? How can you share this boundary with your sibling, friend, etc.?Model boundary behaviors with our kidsWhat we speak over our kids, what we enforce or let them get away with is teaching them their worth and value in our home. This also informs the relationships they will have outside the home!Be educated about the policies that are being implemented at your child's schoolFigure out what the teacher “standards: are coming into the classroom from the school board at the state and federal levels - this is our responsibility as parents!Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordPassItOn: Trainer of TrainersConnecting with Jennifer BarnesThe Respect TeamInstagram: @the.respect.teamFacebook: The Respect TeamTikTok: The Respect TeamEmail Jennifer: jennifer@respectteam.comSuicide Hotline: If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.Keywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #therespectteam #teens #school #consent #respect #boundaries #model #teach #getinvolved #pfcaudiovideo 

Picture the scene: your kid tells you so-and-so's parent (your friend) said something mean about them to someone else. You see red. There's no deep breath, there's no prayer sent heavenward - you pick up your phone, shoot off a text…and then come to find out it was all a big misunderstanding. UGH. Friends, we've all been there. Parenting fails are REAL and probably more frequent than we want. So, how do we handle these moments of embarrassment and use them as teaching moments for our kids? Paige and producer Mike Segovia tackle this subject by vulnerably sharing some of their recent fails. Get ready to cringe, laugh, and join them in solidarity as they examine what they would have done differently, and how we can use our shortcomings to model integrity to our kids.Takeaways:Continue to create opportunities for your kids to come to you.If you fail (as we all do), ask forgiveness and then ask your kids what you can do differently to support them next time. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordGuest Info:Mike Segovia - PFC Audio VideoKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #communicationfails #parenting #drama #communicate #lifelessons #livinginintegrity #honesty #learning 

On today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige has a special conversation with Rhonda Haslett and her son Maxx. Maxx's story is one of hopelessness to hope; of chasing substance-induced highs and self-harming behavior to encountering God and His love in a deeply powerful way. With honesty and vulnerability, Maxx and his mom share the journey their family navigated while he was in some of the darkest seasons and how God in His goodness brought him out and led him to light. This testimony is a beautiful picture of how God pursues the hearts of those He loves - and a reminder that He is always waiting for us to surrender ourselves to Him. Paige's Takeaways:God is the one that saves, and my role as a parent is one to love.Don't put yourself in a role that you were never designed for! As hard as it is, we have to surrender our children to God and trust that He saves and He loves them!Am I overstepping in my advocacy for my child?We want our kids to build resilience and sometimes that means we have to step back, love them well by allowing natural consequences to happen and only step in when absolutely necessary.If you find out your child is self-harming:We automatically assume that they can be suicidal, but more often than not it is a coping mechanism.Don't let your fear rule you! Talk to your child with love and curiosity - ask questions to try and help find what is causing this. FIND A COUNSELOR for your child and your family. We are trained to help so your child can start to heal. Resources:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordConnect with The HaslettsEmail Rhonda: TheRhondaHaslett@gmail.comFirst Assembly Ft. Wayne: https://www.fafw.org/about/Keywords/Hashtags:#embracingyourseason #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #rhondaandmaxxhaslett #ministry #prodigalson #ADD #ADHD #substanceabuse #selfharm #depression #loneliness #redemption #love #testimony #Godencounter #healing #teen #parents #treatment

“First, we form habits, they they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or they'll eventually conquer you.” - AnonymousMost of us don't really think about our daily habits. Aside from our morning coffee or making lunch for the kids before they head off to school - our days just kind of happen. If we started being intentional in the way we lived each day, how much of a difference could we expect to see? Today, Paige welcomes author, speaker, and lawyer Justin Whitmel Earley to discuss the power of habits and more specifically his book, Habits of the Household. With grace and encouragement, Justin shares how intentionality in the areas of discipleship to Jesus, dedication to your spouse, and focused parenting leads to a life positioned toward peace and growth. Paige's Takeaways:Our Routines Become Who We AreWhen we aren't intentional in our routines, we tend to be emotional and reactionary - which means our “routines” can be stressful.To become intentional - we need a plan!Start with creating a Rule of Life. What do you value as a family? What are your expectations for how you relate to each other and to your community? What do you want to prioritize in your life?Discipline - What it Is and What it Isn'tThere's a difference between punishment and disciplinePunishment is about inflicting pain/hurting someone as a consequence of their mistake or deliberate actionDiscipline allows for consequences, but it's based on a foundation of teaching: teaching why their actions were harmful (to others and themselves), asking where their reaction came from (a place of anger, hurt, confusion, shame, etc.), helping to change their heart to act out of truth and right action next time. Take a ‘Pause Prayer' moment. Invite God into the equation! Resources:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordConnect with Justin Whitmel EarleyJustin Whitmel EarleyInstagram: @justinwhitmelearleyBooks:Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family RhythmsThe Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of DistractionMade For People: Why We Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of FriendshipKeywords/Hashtags:#embracingyourseason #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #justinwhitmelearley #author #speaker #lawyer #habits #habitsofthehousehold #intention #family #marriage #parenting #kids #grace #transformation #discipline #discipleship 

In 2011, Melinda Patrick's daughter came to her and confessed that she was experiencing same-sex attraction. Melinda, an avid follower of Jesus and an active member of her church community was completely caught off-guard, and, admittedly, didn't handle it well. On today's episode, Paige has a raw and honest conversation with Melinda about her ongoing journey with her daughter  - and how God in His goodness has worked to transform Melinda's heart - so she can love her daughter well and surrender her to Him. This is a truly powerful and timely conversation for any parent, family member, friend of a parent, or member of the church to learn from. Melinda's book, The Daring Rescue, is a hope-filled memoir pointing us back to the true pursuer and molder of our hearts. Paige's Takeaways:If your child shares something secret with you, don't panic!1st point of conversation should always be: Thank you for sharing that with me. I'm sure it was so hard to let me know what was going on with you.2nd point of conversation: I am so sorry that you have been struggling with this as long as you have and haven't felt comfortable coming to tell me. The topic of conversation can be secondary. Especially if it has deviated from your convictions.The Ministry of PresenceSometimes our kids just need us to be with them, to listen to them. We are designed for community. We need people around us. Be wary of shutting down and isolating - it can be so destructive!If you are not going through an issue like this with your child, but you have a friend or other family member who is:Your friend just needs you to see them and walk alongside them.Understand that grief may be playing a very large role in their life - show up in a loving, honoring way, even if you don't understand exactly what they are going through.Resources:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordConnect with Melinda PatrickMelinda Patrick: https://melindapatrick.org/The Bridge Between Us Podcast: https://melindapatrick.org/the-bridge-between-us/His Wonderful Works: https://hiswonderfulworks.com/Contact: melinda@melindapatrick.orgBooks:The Daring Rescue: https://melindapatrick.org/the-daring-rescue/Keywords/Hashtags:#embracingyourseason #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #thedaringrescue #melindapatrick #lgbtq #lgbtqchild #book #encouragement #repentence #community #counseling #motherdaughter #forgiveness #faith #truth #followingJesus 

On today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige welcomes friend, motivational speaker, and author of Worth Seeing, Amy Williams. Amy is a certified Gang Intervention Specialist, a youth ministry veteran of over 29 years, and currently the Project Coordinator for the Ilinois Youth Center for New Life Centers Chicagoland. Paige and Amy discuss God's heart for the marginalized and why the church has a responsibility for serving these groups. Amy shares that a growing number of young people are experiencing hopelessness which means they have no plans or dreams for their futures - but that we as followers of Christ carry hope wherever we go! It should be our joy and great privilege to share the light, peace, worth, and belonging we have in Him. Paige's Takeaways:People are NOT ProjectsIf we see people as problems to fix, the relationship dynamic shifts. Most of the time, people just need us to sit with them and show empathy. We can't and shouldn't try to change people - only God can do that!We Never Know Their StoryOftentimes we allow our ignorance to place a judgment over their present circumstance - when in reality, we have no idea what led them to this place. Lean in with compassion and ask questions. Be willing to learn - and be wrong.We Already BelongEven if we don't know the full story, there's usually a catalyst that has led people to their current situation - and most of the time, it stems from a desire to belong.As followers of Jesus - we already belong! We are chosen, we are beloved, we have worth and value simply because Jesus loves us. We don't have to strive or perform our way into belonging!This point is particularly important while raising your kids. When they know to whom they belong, it's not as easy to be swayed or tempted by different crowds with the lure of “belonging”. Teach them whose they are and instill the worth and value that Jesus has placed on them - on each of us.Resources:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordConnect with Amy Williams:Website: https://www.ahopedealer.org/IG: @ahopedealerEmail: ahopedealer@gmail.comBooks:Worth Seeing: Viewing Others Through God's Eyes: https://a.co/d/1YfNVV3Keywords/Hashtags:#embracingyourseason #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #hopedealer #amywilliams #worthseeing #marginalized #poor #incarcerated #gangs #worth #value #youngpeople #service #connection #intention #hope #behope #bemorelikeJesus

Description:*Trigger Warning* This episode mentions sexual abuse and listener discretion is advised.On today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige is joined by author Ben Locke. Ben's story is one of deep pain, frustration, and wrestling with God ultimately leading to an unexpected outlet for his suffering. Ben's book, In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near, is a raw, vulnerable, and poetic image of the truth that we will have trouble in this world but that God is with us every step of the way. This episode is a powerful reminder that suffering is part of the fallen world we live in and that when we surrender our pain to God, He will always use it for our good. Paige's Takeaways:Focus on the positives in a season of sufferingGod will always use the pain and the suffering - and He will never abandon usSuffering can lead to blessings, intimacy, and a deeper relationship with the LordDon't always take away adversity or the negative circumstances that our kids are going through - in actuality, it can lead them to more maturity, a deeper relationship with God, and depth of characterSuffering is not linearRemember that in the hardest moments, we are never alone. God is always with us and we have the gift of community.Give yourself graceWhile suffering, lean into GodHe knows what's going on, but when we tell Him how we are actually feeling (frustrated, angry, disappointed) and process it with Him - we realize we are not alone, and He will meet us where we are. Resources:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordConnect with Ben:Website: https://www.ben-locke.com/Evensong Journal: https://www.evensongjournal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evensongjournalReach out to Ben: https://www.ben-locke.com/contactBooks:In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near: https://a.co/d/0z0jnchKeywords/Hashtags:#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #benlocke #soccer #dreams #failure #challenges #loss #abuse #evensongjournal #writer #writing #author #fa

In today's episode, Paige is joined by Jennifer Pepito, host of the Restoration Home podcast, founder of The Peaceful Press, and author of the new book Habits for a Sacred Home. As a mother of seven, Jennifer shares her insights on what it truly means to create a ‘sacred' home (and why it's not as daunting as it sounds). Together, they explore the importance of intentionality in instilling strong values in children, how to establish “Rules of Life” for your family, and the significance of entrusting your children to God, who ultimately holds their future. Paige's Takeaways:We model our values in our homes - not just to our kids, but also to our spouses!If you and your spouse approach modeling values in a different way:Have a conversation!Keep modeling these values every day, even if your spouse isn't quite sure how to do itRules of Life for Your Family - if you don't have an established “Rule of Life”, consider making one now! If you do have one, assess it and see if it still aligns with your values or if an adjustment is needed. Don't know where to start? Use these guidelines/categories to help!Relationship with GodDo you value going to church? Being part of a small group? Where is your priority and where do you want your kids/your lie to implement your values when it comes to your relationship with God?Personal Life and HealthAre you valuing your health choices, your exercise, and your sleep? When we start putting structure in these areas, it helps us make wiser choices in the moment.Relationships with family and friendsHow are you intentional with your relationships? If time with family and friends is important to you, are you structuring your life to honor that?WorkWhat are your values when it comes to work? If you're in a toxic or negative work environment, are you in a position to make a change? Do you overwork when it's not necessary? Take a look at what is necessary in your work life and what you can change.How can we teach our children these habits and values?Be intentional! Even when kids are out of the house at school or sports for most of the day, it doesn't mean those outside influences will win in their lives. Research shows us that the power of a parent's voice can transform the values and belief systems of their child. Recognize that your voice has power!Resources:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordConnect with Jennifer:Website: https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepeacefulpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferpepito/Restoration Home PodcastBooks:Habits for A Sacred Home: 9

So, what's the difference between worry and anxiety?  Having lived with undiagnosed anxiety and depression for 36 years, Nichole Suvar felt like there was something inherently wrong with her. She loved her family, community, and work - and yet she still felt like the world might be better off without her in it. Listen in as author and intentional-living strategist Nichole shares with Paige the tipping point for seeking help, how medication (for a time) and counseling gave her the stepping stones for health, and how living with intention has transformed her life in the past 6 years. Filled with vulnerability and hope, this conversation is for anyone who has ever been (or knows someone who is) the “worry-wart” in their family. Paige's Takeaways:What is the difference between worry and anxiety?Anxiety is an actual medical diagnosis that indicates a chemical imbalance in the brain. There's an overabundance of fight or flight symptomology in their bodies (thinking too much into the future, overwhelmed by circumstances in their life). Worry and stress are part of daily life but they don't incapacitate you. You can still function; you can add truth to whatever lie/worry/stress you're thinking about and be able to move forward.You don't have to do this alone!Go and get help. Talk to your spouse, talk to your friends, talk to people at church, talk to a counselor. Bring this into the light and start healing!Combat anxiety by being intentionalAsk yourself: How am I intentional? What am I prioritizing? How much screen time am I doing throughout the day? Am I making choices that bless my soul and bless my relationships? These are great questions to prompt you into more intentional living.Resources:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordConnect with Nichole:Website: www.livewithintent.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startlivingintentionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_nichole_suvar/Books:Numbering Our Days: Combating Anxiety in the Power of Small Intentional MomentsKeywords/Hashtags:#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #nicholesuvar #anxiety #worry #stress #seekhelp #intentionality #livingwithintention #psalms #combatanxiety #counselor #prioritize #yourenotaloneSuicide Hotline: 988

Today on Embracing Your Season, Paige shares a message with parents as they enter the chaotic season of back-to-school. With encouragement and actionable items to equip your kids, this episode is the boost your family needs as they enter a new school season. Paige's Takeaways:Teach your kids that words DO hurt.Words do have power and they can shape our identity. We can equip our kids to choose what words have power over them. When your kids are hurt or upset about something that was said to them or about them - validate their feelings. Help your kids be critical about what they hear and receive. Ask them “Do you think that's true?”. This is where we can empower our kids to own or discard things they hear.Combat bullying by helping your kids find communityIf they aren't finding friends at school, create opportunities for them to connect with kids at a youth group, 4H, sports program, with family members, etc. Their community doesn't have to revolve around school - and when they have solid friends who speak into their character outside of school, they'll feel more confident inside of school. Parents: Filter what your child saysWhen kids relay a story, they don't necessarily intentionally lie, but they do tend to exaggerate. They view the world through a lens of BIG emotions. Make sure to validate the way they feel, but ask more questions so you can learn more about the actual reality of the situation. Once you have more data, you can walk alongside your child to navigate the circumstances.Growth MindsetWe need to have the perspective that we aren't going to know things off the bat! If your kid comes home frustrated that they don't get a new math formula, encourage them that learning takes time - and that's the case outside of school, too. We can do hard things! They have to build up their resilience to get to where they can stay consistent, and engaged, and ultimately lead to success.School is going to be boring sometimes. But boredom is necessary in order to continue working hard. Help your kids understand that putting in the effort (and knowing that it won't always be easy or fun!) will lead to success and accomplishment - something we get to feel proud of throughout our lives.Resources:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordKeywords/Hashtags:#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #backtoschool #bullying #mindset #equipourkids #success #growthmindset #resilience #wordsmatter #school #kids #teens

Description: Joining Paige on this week's episode of Embracing Your Season, is the amazing Elizabeth Urbanowicz. Elizabeth is a Christ follower who is passionate about equipping kids to understand  the truth of a Biblical worldview. She has always had a zeal for working with kids as evidenced by a previous career teaching in a Christian elementary school. Elizabeth is the founder of Foundation Worldview which is a Christian organization that helps adults equip kids in understanding a Biblical worldview. This conversation with Elizabeth is packed with lots of good tips on how to walk alongside our kids as they grow in their relationship with Christ.Takeaways:Truth is what is real. Our feelings don't dictate reality and can sometimes trick us into thinking it's true. Always ask yourself, what is truth and what is reality?It's important to help our kids engage in scripture. Read through the scriptures with them and help them recognize the context of those scriptures.We need to have grace for ourselves as parents. We need to realize that our kids have free will and make decisions and choices that sometimes aren't good. There are consequences but also grace when we mess up. Pray that God leads them down the right path.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordBook: Parenting 14 Gospel PrinciplesGuest Info:Foundation WorldviewPromo Code for Resources: Season10Keywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #foundationworldview #biblicalworldview #elizabethurbanowicz #Bible #equippingkids #christian #parenting #christfollower

Join Page Clingenpeel on this week's episode of Embracing Your Season, as she invites special guest, Tiffany Gardner to join her on the show. Tiffany is the Engage Director at Pine Hills Church in Fort Wayne, IN. With a bachelors in Ministry and Bible and a Masters in Business Administration, she is very passionate about walking alongside people and leading them into a relationship with Jesus. Together they talk about the deconstruction of faith and how it applies to christianity today.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordGuest Info:Pine Hills ChurchBook: Gospel FluencyBook: After DoubtBook: Reaching for the Invisible God

On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige has an amazing guest on the show. Courtney Joseph Fallick is a best-selling author of the book: Still Standing as well as the founder of Women Living Well Ministries and Good Morning Girls. Listen and be inspired as Courtney shares how after 19 years of marriage and ministry, her world was upended due to infidelity. Having children, navigating through divorce, and raising littles was intense but she shares how Jesus was with her during the whole process. Courtney's story is a true testament to how God can use hard times in life to bring us closer to Him and bring Him glory.Takeaways:We need to offer grace and forgiveness to others that may have hurt us but we also need to have boundaries to build back trust in the relationship.Be open and honest by coming to our spouse to talk through things that may have happened. This can be a confession of sin or just communicating about events on the calendar. Sometimes things like divorce can happen in families but make sure we are respecting and honoring the other person to our kids. Don't say things to make the kids feel like they have to pick sides. Be kind and say kind things.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordGuest Info:Women Living Well Ministries WebsiteBook: Still StandingGood Morning Girls Accountability GroupsWomen Living Well on YouTubeWomen Living Well on InstagramWomen Living Well on Facebook

As a mother, have you ever struggled with fear and anxiety when it comes to your kids safety and protection? On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige welcomes Jessica Landmon on the show. Jessica is the founder of Women Get Real Ministries where she empowers women by helping them get free from the bondage of fear and encourages them to find their calling and boldly walk in it. She is also the author of the book, She Who Dwells: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace. Listen as they encourage listeners to go to the Word of God to overcome the fears that we all have.Takeaways:Fear can dominate our lives if we let it. God is good and He loves us but we live in a fallen, broken world and bad things can still happen. God walks with us and never leaves us through these tough times.Surrendering our fears to God. He takes care of us in all things so we can rely and trust Him with the fears and anxieties we have.How do we walk with our kids when they are fearful? We can help them understand their value and God's love for them. This sets a good foundation for them to know they have purpose and identity in their lives.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordGuest Info:Women Get Real MinistriesBook: She Who DwellsWomen Get Real on FacebookWomen Get Real on Instagram

What are we going to do with the rest of our lives? Have you lived your life to the fullest? On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige welcomes Sarah Bragg, a fellow podcaster and author of the book Is Everyone Happier Than Me?  The book is a snapshot of the last several years of Sarah's life as she has stepped into the “mid-life” phase. She discusses wrestling with issues like identity, worth, purpose, and value. For all the mamas listening, this is one you don't want to miss. Takeaways:Happiness is rooted in connection. Learn to play or have hobbies with enjoyment.Just be present in each season of life.It's hard to make friendships as an adult. Take initiative and take steps to meet others.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordGuest Info:Sarah Bragg WebsiteBook: Is Everyone Happier Than Me?Podcast: Surviving SarahKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #sarahbragg #survivingsarahpodcast #iseveryonehappierthanme? #midlifecrisis #seasonsoflife #worth #purpose #value #identity #feelings 

How often do we neglect ourselves as parents and then not have enough or much to give out because of it? On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season with Paige Clingenpeel, is an amazing guest and advanced certified rolfer, Jason Snell. He is passionate about his practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana and helping as many people as possible learn to listen to their bodies in order to live life in balance. There is so much information packed into this podcast, you won't want to miss it.Takeaways:Let's listen to our bodies. Our bodies tell us when things are wrong or not working correctly. Pain gives us an indication that something is out of balance.Doctor's are amazing but when you go to a doctor, keep in mind that they have a very narrow focus and consider looking at other options as well. If you feel you aren't being heard, get a second opinion.Everything about your body is tied together. From what you hear, how much you sleep, what your stress level is, and what your physical movement is like throughout the day. All of these things are connected-body, mind and soul.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordGot Questions WebsiteSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordGuest Info:Fort Wayne RolfingEmail: jason@fortwaynerolfing.comKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #jasonsnell  #fortwaynerolfing #bodymind&soul #listentoyourbody #stress #bodywork #pain

On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season with Paige Clingenpeel, author Gary Thomas joins Paige to discuss his book, Sacred Marriage. Married for over 40 years, Gary credits his devotion to loving his wife well to his faith in God. Recognizing that even the best marriages face challenging moments is key to a successful marriage! While no marriage is perfect, if we surrender our imperfections to God, He will shape us to become more like Christ.Takeaways:Marriage is hard. Even the best marriages have difficult moments. You can seek counsel or therapy and advice from mature married couples that can speak into your lives and marriage.Romanticism in our culture - where sometimes we are made to think that our partner isn't made for us and that when marriage gets tough, we should just give up. We have to be realistic and give each other grace because nobody is perfect and it takes a lot of work to make marriage last.Good marriages aren't something that you find, they are something that you make. We are constantly growing and changing so give yourself and your spouse grace.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordGot Questions WebsiteSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordGuest Info:Gary ThomasBook: Sacred MarriageResourcesSubstackFacebook: @authorgarythomasInstagram: @garythomasbooks

How do we talk to our kids about pastoral moral failure? And why do we put pastors and leaders on a pedestal? On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige Clingenpeel answers some tough questions on this topic and gives tips for talking through these issues happening in the church. This episode is a great conversation starter with your kids about responsibility, sin, consequences, and redemption. Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordGot Questions WebsiteSponsored by: HomeWordDonate to HomeWordKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #moralfailure #consequencesforsin #pastors #leaders #ourkids #betheexample #theBible #family #trainupachild #Jesus

How do we answer some of the tough questions our kids ask about Christianity? How do we equip and encourage our kids in the world we are living in? On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige Clingenpeel has a phenomenal speaker, author, and Christian apologist, Alex McFarland on the show.  Together, they discuss his book: The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask About Christianity. Kids are so curious about what we believe and sometimes ask really hard questions, but Alex breaks down how we can help our children understand who God is, why we believe in Him, and how to live a godly life.Takeaways:It is good that our kids are asking questions. We want them to come to us. Kids can be curious and with that curiosity their faith tends to become their own.Parents need to be able to answer these three questions: -Why are you a Christian? -What makes Christianity so unique?-How has it changed your life?Talk about the Christian worldview. Your purpose is a key question in our kids lives. Knowing that they have been created with a purpose and for a purpose can set our kids up for success knowing that they are uniquely designed.Links:Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordGot Questions WebsiteHomeWordDonate to HomeWordGuest Info:Alex McFarlandBook: The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask About ChristianityPodcast: The Alex McFarland ShowKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #pfcaudiovideo #alexmcfarland #author #speaker #toughquestionsourkidsask #ourkids #shepherd #theBible #eternity #family #trainupachild #Jesus