The Strong Families Podcast

This week on the podcast, Jo has a chat with Sherrie. Sherrie is on the other side of having children in her home, and she is also a counsellor having experience working in schools & private practise. Listen along! 

This week we sit down with Ray, to chat through the 'Dad's Perspective' on parenting. Ray along with his wife Jess have two kids, a boy & a girl. He lets us in on how the parenting journey has been so far in the role of 'Dad'. It's an encouraging discussion, for both mums & dads!

This week we are chatting with and getting to know Pastors Joel & Sharon Chelliah, the Senior Pastors of Centrepoint Church AND our keynote speakers for the Strong Families Summit on the 25th of May.  As you'll hear, their passion for raising a Godly generation and building strong marriages is contagious. We hope to see you at the Strong Families Summit!

This week we chat with Paula Hensley all about her journey parenting four kids, all while she and her husband work in ministry. She encourages us on how to lead a family that serves the Lord! 

Every episode we ask our guests 'what is your parenting hack?' This week we're sharing some parent hacks that have been sent in to us by our listeners. Enjoy!

This week we learnt all about Sarah's experience as a foster parent, how her and her husband came to the decision to foster and the journey so far! 

We are back for SEASON TWO of the Strong Families Podcast! This episode, Jo and Amy chat through the 'highs, lows & in-betweens' from the break, and share what's in store for Strong Families in 2024!

We've spent this season listening to many stories of 'the other side', so to wrap up the first season of the podcast we thought... why not share our own? 

Have you ever thought about homeschooling your children? Amy certainly has, and we know many other parents have wondered if it would be the right fit for their families! Laverne has homeschooled her four children and shares insight as to why she and her husband decided to do so, and why they loved it. It's an encouraging episode, even for those without the intention of making the same decision! Enjoy!

Did you know that 4 in 10 families are currently experiencing financial stress right now in Australia? It might not be an obvious topic for a 'parenting podcast', however financial stress can seriously impact families. James joins us to share his experience of 18 years of financial stress in his marriage and family life, and how they got to the other side of it! 

This week Amy & Jo discuss what they thought parenting would be like versus what the reality is! 

This episode, we sit down with Amanda and she describes her journey through postpartum depression. It's a very real discussion, and we are grateful to have had this conversation.  If you or someone you know is facing postpartum depression in Australia, there are dedicated resources available to provide assistance. Reach out to your general practitioner or a maternal and child health nurse for guidance on accessing mental health support tailored to your needs. You can also contact PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) at 1300 726 306 or visit their website (www.panda.org.au) for valuable information, resources, and access to a helpline specifically focused on perinatal mental health concerns. Seeking help is a vital step towards finding relief and support during this challenging time.

This week we chat with Adam about his experience of being adopted, and his life as a father of two! We hope you enjoy!

This week on the Strong Families Podcast, Crystal tells us what it was like for her and her husband to create a healthy family on the other side of coming from broken homes.

On this weeks episode we chat to a dear friend Kaz. Kaz and her husband Steve sadly lost their first daughter at 8 months old after receiving a shock diagnosis. Listen in as they tell their daughter Hannah's story, and what life has been like since her passing. 

Dr Justin Coulson is a world renowned parenting expert, author and host on the TV show Parental Guidance. We had the incredible opportunity of meeting him at our Strong Families Launch, and sit with him to ask a few questions given to us by the audience. We hope you enjoy it!

Listen in as Jo & Amy chat with Michelle about experience falling pregnant unexpectedly as a teenager, and her journey to now as a mother of three AND grandmother!

Listen in as Jo & Amy chat with Michelle about experience falling pregnant unexpectedly as a teenager, and her journey to now as a mother of three AND grandmother!

Welcome to the Strong Families Podcast with Jo & Amy, launching Monday 24th of June!