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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. If you could use more joy, purpose and hope as a mom, or if you're a For King and Country fan, this episode with Courtney Smallbone is for you, We're talking about her new devotional, Technicolor Woman and explaining what living in full color can look like for you. In this episode, you'll learn: 3:17 How do we keep ourselves humble? 6:09 Feeling way to busy?? How to handle pressure in your life 11:25 The Lord's heart to nourish us 20:46 How to not succumb to social media 23:37 Our baby wasn't breathing Courtney Smallbone is an author and speaker who wants to come alongside women and help them move from living in black and white to full color. She and her husband Luke Smallbone (one-half of the Grammy winning For King + Country) have four kids. When Courtney's not sipping coffee on her porch or traveling with the band, you'll find her raising cattle and kids on a farm in Tennessee. Learn more about Courtney Smallbone and her book, Technicolor Woman https://technicolorwoman.com/ Technicolor Woman on Kindle https://www.amazon.com/Technicolor-Woman-Courtney-Smallbone-ebook/dp/B0F3W886TZ Shop For King + Country https://www.forkingandcountry.com/collections/books Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. We live in a world that prizes hustle,and constant productivity. How do we break the habit of hurry? Eryn Lynum is here to show us from nature, God's Word, and her own family life how to truly live more rested. If you're longing for a little bit of rest in your life, this is for you. We're sharing rich thoughts from Eryn's new book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living. On today's episode, you'll learn: 3:00 What we can learn from hummingbirds 8:00 How to practically honor the Sabbath 13:50 What does it mean for God to “stay us”? 17:43 How society lies to us about rest 23:07 How to get your kids outdoors more frequently 26:20 The two ways that God reveals Himself to us Eryn Lynum is a certified master naturalist and Bible teacher. She is the podcast host of the popular Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. Her books include Rooted in Wonder and The Nature of Rest. She lives in Colorado with her husband and 4 kids. Learn more about Eryn and her new book, The Nature of Rest https://erynlynum.com/ Check out Eryn's podcast, Nat Theo https://erynlynum.com/nattheo Can kids be happy without smartphones, social media or video games? Check out our family documentary, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words (it's free!) https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see David, Sissy, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. See David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene Pellicane live at the Parents Rising Conference on September 6, 2025 in San Diego. Tickets on sale now http://parentsrisingconference.com/ Do you tend to think about what might go wrong instead of what might go right? Negativity is our default mode and can be disastrous for a family, but what if bad can sometimes be leveraged for good in your home? The power of bad can actually be leveraged for good. Learn when bad really is bad, and when it actually serves as a useful consequence for kids. This is a message Arlene shared on Mother's Day at Bonita Valley Community Church in San Diego. You'll hear about: 4:40 Would you drink juice that had a sterilized cockroach dipped in it? 7:50 The negativity effect and what it does to your thinking 9:50 How many positive comments are needed to cancel out a negative one? 12:20 One billion users on TikTok 15:15 How light acts as a disinfectant 19:00 When bad is actually helpful 23:00 Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them 25:15 Study of reward and punishment for kids 29:00 Arlene is rapping??? 33:00 Heart cracking goodness Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, a speaker and author of several books including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids, and Parents Rising. She has been featured on FamilyLife Today, Focus on the Family, the Wall Street Journal, and The Today Show. She and her husband James have three children (two in college and one in high school). Learn more at Happy Home University https://happyhomeuniversity.com/ Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see Arlene live with David Thomas and Sissy Goff at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. See David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene Pellicane live at the Parents Rising Conference on September 6, 2025 in San Diego. Tickets on sale now http://parentsrisingconference.com/ What would happen if your child could trade insecurity for bravery, and giving up for resilience? Counselors and bestselling authors David Thomas and Sissy Goff can help you raise confident, worry free kids. Drawing from their vast experience at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, David and Sissy know how to help kids and parents deal with anxiety and worry. They have written two new children's books, Lucy Learns to Be Brave and Owen Learns He Has What it Takes. On today's episode, you'll learn: 5:25 Your dog could be more than a pet! 7:45 How to tell if your child is flourishing 14:36 Modeling emotions to your child 20:50 Are we giving anxiety too much attention? 24:53 Reversing the negative effects of COVID in our teenagers 31:00 What to do if your child won't leave their room David Thomas is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. His books include Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys. He and Sissy host the popular Raising Boys and Girls podcast. Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar. Her books include Raising Worry-Free Girls and The Worry-Free Parent. Learn more about David Thomas and Sissy Goff and their new children's books, Lucy Learns to Be Brave and Owen Learns He Has What it Takes at Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/ Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see David, Sissy, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. As parents, we hope our children will follow Jesus forever. But maybe you worry sometimes that your child will grow up to walk away from the faith. Today's guest Justin Brierley has hosted radio conversations between Christians and non-Christians for more than 20 years. He's here to share the reasons why he still believes, and how your children can too. From his book, Why I'm Still a Christian, you'll be encouraged to raise your kids with confidence. We'll talk about: 4:07 Is raising your kids in a Christian bubble always the best for them? 6:46 How to answer your kids' tough questions about God 10:45 What only the existence of God can explain 22:28 Helping your child through their doubts about God 30:45 The new hope for Christianity Justin Brierley is a UK-based author, speaker, and broadcaster known for hosting dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. He is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology, and culture. He is the former host of the Unbelievable radio show, as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. He and his wife Lucy have 4 children. Justin is the author of many books including The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and the book we've talked about today, Why I'm Still a Christian. Find out more about Justin Brierley on his website https://justinbrierley.com/ Get Justin's book, Why I'm Still a Christian https://www.amazon.com/Why-Still-Christian-Conversations-Atheists/dp/1496466934/ Too much screen time for your kids? Get Arlene's book written with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209 Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Would you like to have better conversations with your kids? If you're tired of conversations that are shallow or forced, you are going to love this episode with Heather Holleman as she shares from her book, The Six Conversations. You will be able to connect with your kids and spouse in new ways after learning better questions to ask. On this episode, you will learn: 3:40 The mindset you need to create a warm connection 6:14 The beauty of journaling and noting other's concerns 14:01 How to love with your face 19:04 Teaching your kids to have good conversations 23:30 Modeling curiosity to your children Dr. Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, a speaker and an author. Her books include Seated with Christ: Lively freely in a culture of comparison, and today we're talking about her book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connected in an Age of Isolation and Incivility. She serves alongside her husband Ashley in speaking and writing. They've been full time staff with Cru for 20 years. They have two daughters. Find out more about Heather Holleman and her book, The Six Conversations https://heatherholleman.com/books-2/six-conversations/ Learn more about Seated & Sent, the speaking and coaching ministry of Heather and Ashley Holleman https://seatedandsent.com/ Want to have better conversations with your spouse? Read Arlene's book Making Marriage Easier and get the discussion rolling in a fun way! https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Is it possible to create purpose and spiritual growth in your kids in the mess of everyday life? Bestselling author of Habits of the Household, Justin Whitmel Earley, will show you how to establish ordinary routines that make a big difference in the spiritual habits of your kids (and you too!). This is the book I wish I would have read when my kids were younger. Today you'll learn about: 2:11 From a missionary in China to a lawyer??? 4:35 Your new bedtime routine with your kids 7:07 What does it look like to adopt a liturgy? 9:30 Hectic mornings? Try this simple habit 17:40 How to form new habits 21:51 Why is kneeling in prayer so important? 25:10 Join the Hang 10 movement Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker, and lawyer from Richmond, Virginia. He's the award-winning author of books like The Common Rule and the book we're talking about today, Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms. He also has a children's book, The Big Mess. Justin and his wife Lauren have four boys. Find out more about Justin Whitmel Earley and his books on his website https://www.justinwhitmelearley.com/ Learn about the Hang 10 Movement to change the next generation's relationship with technology https://www.hangtenmovement.com/ Can kids really have friends and thrive without social media or a smartphone? Watch Arlene's free documentary, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

The Iron Sharpens Iron Conference for Women is coming to Moline this weekend, and on Thursday, Seth and Deb visit with one of the keynote speakers, Arlene Pellicane. Arlene has authored many books, including Parents Rising, Making Marriage Easier, and Screen Kids (coauthored with Dr. Gary Chapman). Arlene is the speaker and host of The Happy Home Podcast. Ladies, get a sneak peek into her message for the upcoming equipping conference, and be encouraged with practical wisdom for building a happy home!Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wdlmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Did you grow up listening to Adventures in Odyssey? Focus on the Family's long running audio radio drama is filled with lovable characters, hilarious one-liners, fun and suspense. One of the main characters, Katie Leigh (aka Connie Kendall) joins us to talk about working in Hollywood as a Christian, using entertainment for good, and a behind the scenes look into Odyssey. We'll talk about: 3:17 The importance of humor 7:53 How parents play a huge role in shaping you 10:24 Why to stay childlike 12:05 Living out Christianity, even in Hollywood 14:55 What would Connie say about our kids on screens??? 23:52 What makes Adventures in Odyssey such a good listen Today's guest Katie Leigh has been the voice of main character Connie Kendall on Focus on the Family's audio radio drama, Adventures in Odyssey since the series first began in 1987. Her voice has been heard on Disney Junior, PBS Kids, Universal kids, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon. Learn more about Katie Leigh on her website https://www.katieleigh.com/ Learn more about Adventures in Odyssey, a Focus on the Family production here https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com/ Get the help you need to take back your home from too much negative technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/ Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. You might think teaching theology is above your pay grade, but it's not! Pastor and author Sam Luce will explain how you can share God's Word with your kids from his book, How to Teach Kids Theology. You can take deep truths and share them in practical, actionable ways with your children and teens. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 5:00 The MOST important thing in the development of your child 7:55 How to teach your kids so that they don't “grow out of their faith” 11:30 What is “cliff-note Christianity”? 15:35 How can I as a parent get closer to God? 21:20 Growing into the habit of teaching your kids the word of God 25:09 How to avoid over-simplifying theology for your kids Sam Luce is the pastor of global ministries at Redeemer Church in Utica NY. He's a prolific writer and speaker, with a passion for children's ministry and the next generation. His new book co-authored with Hunter Williams is How to Teach Kids Theology - Deep truths for growing faith. Sam and his wife have 4 kids. Learn more about Sam Luce and his book, How to Teach Kids Theology https://samluce.com/ Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/ Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Purchase Spring Sings here Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Purchase What Will You Teach Me here In this social media, celebrity focused world, it can be easy to feel overlooked. You might not feel like you are doing anything important. Mary DeMuth is here to show us from Scripture that God loves to use those that the world overlooks. Sharing from her new book, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible, you'll learn about: 4:45 Why more people should know about Jehosheba 7:35 Growing up in a dysfunctional family doesn't dictate your future 12:26 Taking courage in Christ for struggles in your marriage 15:37 How to obey God without hesitation like Abigail 17:45 God sees you! (and here's how) 25:00 Husbands who are forgotten and overlooked Mary DeMuth is a literary agent, daily podcaster at the PrayEveryDay.show, Scripture artist, speaker, and the author of more than fifty books, including The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible and the topic of today's conversation, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible- What their stories teach us about being seen and heard. She lives in Texas with her husband and is the mom to three adult children. Learn more about Mary and her book, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible https://marydemuth.com/ Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/ Purchase

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Purchase What Will You Teach Me here Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ What's the one sin that is defeating you or your family? Karl Clauson knows what it's like to wrestle with sin, hit rock bottom, and find God's grace wider than he ever dared hope. His new book, Killing Sin: Conquer the one thing that is defeating you, will help you wage war on sin and find victory in Christ. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 3:00 Racing the Iditarod, 1100 miles through the tundra with a dog sled team 6:22 What parenting with true power looks like 13:33 The transformative power of God's grace 15:21 How to kill your sin 22:00 Hate can be good??? 25:30 Why tackling one sin at a time is important 27:00 There is victory lying ahead of you Karl Clauson is the host of Moody Radio's Karl and Crew, a nationally syndicated radio program. He is the lead pastor of 180 Chicago Church. Karl and his bride Junanne have been married 37 years and have 2 adult kids. Learn more about Karl and his new book, Killing Sin (and get free resources to help you fix broken systems and much more) https://killsin.com/ Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Purchase What Will You Teach Me here Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://www.amazon.com/Making-Marriage-Easier-Love-Spouse/dp/0802433774/ Can you remember eating your grandma's homemade cookies, or going somewhere special with your grandpa? Grandparents are memory makers. Leslie Means joins us to talk about the wonderful role grandmas can have in family life. She's here to talk about her new book, So God Made a Grandma. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 6:00 Encouraging your kids to make memories with their grandparents 8:05 Is it possible to be unhurried as a parent? 12:39 Grandma, you're so wise! 16:00 How can we warm up a cold relationship with our parents or grandparents? 22:00 The importance of creativity in motherhood 27:42 Putting parenting in perspective Leslie Means is founder and owner of the popular website Her View From Home, which features contributor stories on motherhood, marriage, faith, and grief. She is a former news anchor, a weekly columnist, an author of the national bestseller So God Made a Mother. She and her husband have 3 children. Learn more about Leslie Means and her new book collaboration, So God Made a Grandma https://herviewfromhome.com/so-god-made-a-grandma/ Follow Leslie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leslielmeans/ Learn more about the Legacy Coalition, a ministry for grandparents https://legacycoalition.com/ Get Arlene's book written with Dr. Gary Chapman, Grandparenting Screen Kids https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802420702 Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life is now available https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ When you can't change the way you feel in your marriage, you have to change the way you think. Greg and Julie Gorman know what it's like to fight and argue, day in and day out. How did they learn how to have a happy marriage by changing their thinking? Sharing from their 52 week devotional, Married for a Purpose, Greg and Julie talk about: 2:35 Your marriage is not an accident 6:45 The power of surrender in your marriage 12:00 The importance of avoiding complacency 20:10 Going through financial trials 25:30 Leading with love with your kids Greg and Julie Gorman are authors, entrepreneurs, and certified life coaches who understand the struggles of everyday life. They chose to have a purpose-focused marriage and it changed everything. Their books include Married for a Purpose: 52 Weekly Devotions for Couples. They have three children and live near West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more about coaching and the Gormans at Married for a Purpose https://marriedforapurpose.com/ Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Find out more about National Marriage Week (every February 7-14) marriageweek.org Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life is now available https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ It's easy to play the blame game in marriage. If only my spouse would change, our marriage would be so much better. Yet trying to fix your partner rarely ends well. Focus on the Family's Dr. Bob Paul is a masterful marriage counselor who is sharing what he has learned from more than 40 years of marriage. In today's conversation about creating a marriage you both love, Dr. Paul shares: 2:30 Why do young people buy into the myths about marriage? 5:37 The media highlights the fairytale love story–is this the reality? 9:40 How to get out of the blame game in a marriage 15:15 The real goal for a marriage is... 20:00 One of the most dangerous things for a marriage 26:10 Why don't you like the unity candle? 30:40 How to build a happy home if you didn't grow up in one Dr. Bob Paul serves as the Vice President of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute and is the primary architect of the Hope Restored Marriage Intensive programs. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, Georgia, and Michigan and has helped train hundreds of marriage therapists. He has authored and co-authored four books including The DNA of Relationships, Empowered to Love, and 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage. Bob, and his wife, Jenni, have been married for over 40 years and have four adult children and six grandchildren. Learn more about Hope Restored Marriage Intensives https://hoperestored.com/ Learn more about Dr. Paul's books: Empowered to Love: Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both Love https://www.amazon.com/Empowered-Love-Discovering-God-Given-Marriage/dp/1646071131/ 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage https://www.amazon.com/Lies-That-Will-Destroy-Marriage/dp/1589979710/ Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Find out more about National Marriage Week (every February 7-14) marriageweek.org Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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Purchase Spring Sings here Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Purchase What Will You Teach Me here Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life is now available https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ How do you protect your marriage from the many temptations surrounding you? New York Times bestselling author Jerry Jenkins has found a way to protect his marriage of more than 40 years. He shares how husbands can love their wives and protect them by planting hedges - not in your garden, but in your heart. Jerry shares from his book, Hedges: 7 Ways to Love Your Wife and Protect Your Marriage. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:50 Meeting his spouse… love at third site 9:06 How to “build a hedge” in your marriage 15:00 The difference between a male and female mindset 20:15 How do we help the younger generation appreciate the vow of marriage 23:23 Leaving the legacy of “building hedges” 27:00 How to keep loving your spouse, even when you don't feel like it Jerry Jenkins is the author of more than 195 books with sales of over 70 million copies, including the best-selling Left Behind series. Jerry's writing has appeared in Time, Reader's Digest, Parade, Guideposts, and dozens of Christian periodicals. Twenty-one of his books have reached The New York Times best-seller list (seven debuting number one). Jerry trains writers online at http://jerryjenkins.com/ Get Jerry's book, Hedges: 7 Ways to Love Your Wife and Protect Your Marriage https://www.amazon.com/Hedges-Ways-Love-Protect-Marriage/dp/164607128X Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour,...

Purchase Spring Sings here Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Purchase What Will You Teach Me here Check out Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life AND get free date night ideas https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ They are two famous musicians who fell in love. But unlike many celebrities, their marriage is built to last. Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink talk about their love story and new book, Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family and Being Found by True Love. On today's episode, Rebecca and Cubbie talk about: 3:10 Love at first sight??? 8:15 The importance of remembering within a marriage 12:45 The redemption within filming Unsung Hero 18:00 Do we really want fame? 22:10 The best thing a father can do for his kids 25:55 The true privilege of being a parent Rebecca St. James is a Grammy award winning Christian music legend with more than 2 million albums sold. She is the author of more than a dozen books and hosts a Focus on the Family podcast, Practice Makes Parent. Cubbie Fink is a founding member of the Grammy award winning indie pop band Foster the People. He is a successful film producer and director, including his work on Unsung Hero which received the Dove award for film of the year. Cubbie and Rebecca have 3 kids and live in Nashville. Follow Rebecca St. James on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rebeccast.james Get the book, Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family and Being Found by True Love https://www.amazon.com/Lasting-Ever-Faith-Music-Family/dp/0830787852? Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ 8...

Purchase Spring Sings here Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Purchase What Will You Teach Me here Hey friends! I'm excited to share a free preview of my new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life. I hope you will enjoy chapter 1 of the audiobook. Continue listening on Audible (or wherever you get your audiobooks) or get the paperback. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Marriage-Easier-Love-Spouse/dp/0802433774? Visit MakingMarriageEasier.com for free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour. https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Subscribe today to the podcast so you'll have easy access to marriage and parenting episodes to help your home.

Purchase Spring Sings here Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Purchase What Will You Teach Me here Check out Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ What have I learned about a happy marriage after 26 years and counting? My husband James joins me on the podcast as we celebrate the launch of my new book, Making Marriage Easier. You can build a marriage you love. One of the keys to an easier marriage is listening to one another--really listening. On today's episode, we'll talk about: 4:15 Wait what...I need electrolysis??? 8:10 Why is listening so important in marriages 14:43 I thought I was a good listener but then... 16:35 What is going on in my life that I'm not listening to? James and Arlene Pellicane have been married for 26 years and live in San Diego. They have three children and a giant goldendoodle. James works as a Realtor in San Diego and loves helping people find the perfect home. Do you like to listen to your books? Be sure to listen to this week's BONUS EPISODE featuring chapter 1 of Making Marriage Easier. You'll begin the audiobook for free! Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ 8 nights of free marriage livestreams for National Marriage Week (Feb 7-14). Sign up here marriageweek.org Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Purchase Spring Sings here Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Purchase What Will You Teach Me here Men and women are so different which can be both fascinating and frustrating. Marriage experts and bestselling authors Bill and Pam Farrel have cracked the code in their bestselling book, Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. Why do women talk so much? Why do men think they can fix everything? On today's episode about improving communication in your marriage, Bill and Pam Farrel talk about: 3:20 What does it mean that men are like waffles and women are like spaghetti? 7:00 Women, you can confuse us! 9:20 Sometimes we men really aren't thinking about anything 11:30 The gift women can give to men in communication 15:50 How to unlock your husband's heart 20:10 What if you were eating a meal and it got taken away before you were finished? 23:00 Men and women solve problems differently (brain study) 27:20 When Pam ran out of gas, did Bill get mad? Bill and Pam Farrel are relationship experts, international speakers, and Directors of Love-Wise. Their many books include Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti, Red Hot Monogamy, and The 10 Best Decisions Every Parent Can Make. They are popular speakers for marriage conferences, date nights, and singles and parent groups. Learn more about Bill and Pam Farrel and their book, Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti on their website https://www.love-wise.com/product/men-are-like-waffles-women-are-like-spaghetti-20th-anniversary-edition/ Pre-order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ National Marriage Week is February 7 - 14. Hear experts like Bill and Pam Farrel on free livestreams to help your marriage every night of National Marriage Week. Sign up for free livestreams here

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Purchase What Will You Teach Me here If you have a child struggling with addiction, it can seem improbable and even impossible that your child will change. Today's guest Melissa Huray is living proof that anyone can break free from addiction and go from bondage to blessed. Born into an alcoholic home, Melissa found her escape from pain through alcohol. Drinking would steal 15 good years of her life, but after surrendering to Christ, her whole life changed. She found total freedom and she'll share today how you and your kids can too. Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Today on the show, we'll talk about: 3:00 Growing up with an alcoholic father 7:00 Being drawn to the numbing effects of alcohol as a teen The enemy primed me for that. He showed me alcohol can help you. It can do something positive for you. 8:15 What can you say as a parent to help your child in addiction 13:00 I needed to stop drinking but everything I tried failed 16:31 Alcoholism is a disease - why this label is not helpful 19:00 No matter what the dependency, you can pursue healing 21:00 What I am trying to do with my teenagers 25:00 Both coming from addicted homes, we had a lot of baggage in our marriage 29:00 Learning to trust God and living in freedom Melissa Huray is an Emmy award winning news reporter and anchor, and an addiction counselor with a Masters in Physiology. She is the Executive Director at the Lindell Recovery Network. Her books include Blackout to Blessing and Radical Freedom. Learn more about Melissa Huray and her books https://melissahuray.com/ Help is available at Lindell Recovery Network https://lindellrecoverynetwork.org/ Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Purchase What Will You Teach Me here We are spending more face to face time with devices than people--and it's hurting us and our kids. There is a reason mental health has plummeted in the past decade. We are experiencing a new type of loneliness and isolation because of the hours we are spending looking at screens. Cindi McMenamin, author of The New Loneliness will share how we can reset and regain the strength that comes from real friendships. It's a message both for us as parents and for our kids. Order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ On today's episode, we'll talk about: 2:40 US Surgeon General's alert on loneliness 4:30 When it's just easier to stay home instead of going out 6:10 Zoom meetings and communication 8:45 Going deeper with our friendships starts with… 12:00 Mom, you don't have any friends anymore 15:25 When AI becomes a friend 20:00 Consider this about AI and your kids 21:30 Taking an assessment: Are you lonely? 24:00 When you have a misunderstanding with a friend that hurts 27:10 When you miss your kids during the empty nest Cindi McMenamin is an award winning writer and speaker. She's ministered to women for nearly 40 years. Her books include 10 Secrets to Becoming a Worry-Free Mom, Drama Free, and 12 Ways to Experience More with your Husband. Today we're talking about her latest book, The New Loneliness: Nurturing meaningful connections when you feel isolated Learn more about Cindi McMenamin and her book, The New Loneliness https://strengthforthesoul.com/ Order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

You can be in a house filled with family and still suffer from loneliness. How can we fight against the epidemic of loneliness in our culture? There is a way to escape the darkness of loneliness. Becky Harling is here to help us with insights from her book, Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World. Pre-order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ On today's episode, we'll talk about: 2:32 Does my loneliness need attention or will it go away naturally? 6:15 How to overcome loneliness 10:12 How to keep stepping forward in faith even if I don't “feel” His presence 12:50 Am I engineering my own loneliness? 17:04 I'm a critical person: help! 22:16 Why we need to be unoffendable Becky Harling has a degree in biblical literature and is a speaker, author and Bible teacher. The host of The Connected Mom podcast, Becky's passion is to help women find hope, healing, freedom, and life transformation through Jesus Christ. Becky is the author of many books and Bible studies, and today we're talking about her book, Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World. Learn more about Becky Harling and her book, Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World https://beckyharling.com/ Pre-order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Arlene Pellicane to discuss her thoughts on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives, especially its impact on children, families, and the church. Arlene is a speaker, host of the Happy Home Podcast, and author of several books including "Parents Rising," "31 Days to a Happy Husband," and "Screen Kids". Arlene has been featured on the Today Show, Fox and Friends, "The Wall Street Journal," and Focus on the Family. She is definitely a “digital guru” for coaching future generations. From curated social media content influencing children's thoughts to AI-generated conversations replacing human connections, Arlene challenges us to stay informed and proactive when it comes to the use of AI in our lives. She emphasizes the importance of teaching children foundational skills and discernment, especially for the threatening possibility that AI can replace relationships and faith-centered guidance. Arlene shares a variety of resources and strategies for parents and ministry leaders to equip themselves with practical steps to navigate AI's influence on families and ministries for the future. To register for D6 Conference, visit To learn more from Arlene and find her resources, visit our website at Head over to to check out Elements Kids Worship Access AI in Khan Academy at Learn more about “AI Dilemma” here

When every single person in your home feels lavishly loved, life is better. You and your kids know you are loved by God, but sometimes you forget or don't feel loved. Rachael Adams has a new book, Everyday Prayers for Love, which will help you invite the God of love into your home each day. It's about making love the rule of your life, not the exception. In today's episode, we'll talk about: 2:10 How to be a love offering 5:32 How do you describe love? 11:47 How to see God's love in a tangible way 15:55 Can anger be healthy anger and still loving? 19:45 How to honor your divorced parents 22:28 How to love God with the entirety of yourself Today's guest Rachael Adams is the host of The Love Offering Podcast, and the author of A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life. She and her husband live in Kentucky with their two children. Her new book, Everyday Prayers for Love is part of the Everyday Prayers series through Million Praying Moms. Learn more about Rachael Adams https://rachaelkadams.com/ Connect with Rachael on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor Pre-order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Your child has been begging you for a phone (or video game, social media, tablet, etc). You have held out for a long time but this Christmas, you decided to wrap that phone and place it under the tree. What can you expect after the gift is given? What kind of guidelines can you present with the phone? How can you set up your child for success and not failure? On today's 25 Days of Christmas episode, Arlene shares: 2:00 What was the lamest Christmas present you ever got? 5:30 Pre-order Arlene's new book Making Marriage Easier 5:00 The gift (phone, iPad, etc) has been given, now what? 8:20 You are not manipulated into giving a gift, it's voluntary 9:40 What if my child made a Powerpoint presentation begging me? 11:05 Ground rules for the phone 13:30 You need systems, not just good intentions 15:00 Protect Young Eyes, monitoring and more, DNS, Clean Browsing 18:00 Warning signs that your child is not ready for that phone or game 20:45 What if you need to take the gift away from your child? 24:50 What can I do right now to help my child have a better relationship with technology? How did we get here? Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast and author of books like Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) and Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life. Arlene and her husband James have raised three kids in Southern California who went through high school without smartphones, social media, or video games (and actually enjoyed it). Pre-order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ You've got a little time - check out family devotions and activities in Arlene's free resource, 25 Days of Christmas. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Read Arlene's book Screen Kids https://arlenepellicane.com/book/screen-kids/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. As we count down the 25 Days of Christmas, your family could probably use some help in the kitchen! Kathi Lipp has a new cookbook Sabbath Soup with plenty of tips to make meal time easier. Plus you'll be invited to consider the important rhythm of Sabbath rest. Learn how to make the most of meals together with family and friends this Christmas season to enjoy more emotional connection and less fuss and stress. On today's episode, we're talking about: 2:50 Help! I don't know how to cook! 4:40 Do this and take the stress out of mealtime 8:30 Some tips and tricks for how to save money on groceries 13:30 How to honor the Sabbath as a mom 21:23 Magic meals??? 25:38 Tips for picky eaters 29:00 I need to declutter - but where do I start? Kathi Lipp is a Publishers Weekly bestseller of 20 books including the Accidental Homesteader, Clutter Free, and the Husband Project. Her new book is Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to make space for a day of rest. Learn more about Kathi Lipp and her cookbook, Sabbath Soup https://sabbathsoup.com/ Get Arlene's free 25 Days of Christmas - your family guide which includes 10 devotions, 10 fun and easy activities, and 5 ways to serve. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. You're supposed to feel joyful during the holiday season. But if you're honest, you're feeling more tired and overwhelmed. We're counting down the 25 Days of Christmas. How can you delight in Jesus once again at Christmastime and throughout the year? Asheritah Ciuciu will show us how to approach this season with faith, wonder, and worship. Her new book is Delighting in Jesus - Rhythms to restore joy when you feel broken, bored, or burned out. Today we'll talk about: 2:35 Where did all of my joy go? 12:32 How do we delight in Jesus 17:07 Is there a difference between joy and happiness? 19:53 Should we chase happiness? 25:50 How to get your joy back Asheritah Ciuciu is an author, speaker, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries. She is a wife and mama of three. Her books include Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids, Bible & Breakfast, and Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction. Learn more about Asheritah and her new book Delighting in Jesus. https://onethingalone.myshopify.com/products/signed-copy-of-delighting-in-jesus Discover your devotional personality type https://onethingalone.com/ Get Arlene's free 25 Days of Christmas - your family guide which includes 10 devotions, 10 fun and easy activities, and 5 ways to serve. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Could you use more bubbles and fun this holiday season and less stress? The one and only Bob Goff shares how we can live daily with joy and expectation from his new book, Catching Whimsy. We are kicking off the 25 Days of Christmas with a fun and meaningful conversation about whimsy, remembering the good, baseball caps, fresh starts and much more. On today's episode, we'll talk about: 2:26 What do you mean by whimsy? 3:30 Your first car was... 6:50 How to get on the same page with your spouse 11:14 What is the role of remembering in our lives? 18:52 Wait, you cut a hole in your left pocket because... 20:17 How to start fresh 27:22 Helping our children through the “spot” moments of life Bob Goff is the New York Times bestselling author of Love Does and Everybody Always. He's appeared on Good Morning America, NPR, the Dave Ramsey show, Forbes and Relevant. He is the host of the Dream Big podcast and loves balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. Learn more about Bob Goff and his new book Catching Whimsy here: https://www.bobgoff.com/ Get Arlene's free 25 Days of Christmas - your family guide which includes 10 devotions, 10 fun and easy activities, and 5 ways to serve. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Visit donate.accessmore.com to give to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Are your kids going to be all right? Is your job secure? Will your marriage get better? We live in an age marked by worry and anxiety for adults and kids. Many who wrestle with anxiety know the Bible calls them to trust God, but how does that actually work? Pastor and author Jonny Ardavanis invites us to open God's Word for answers. In this conversation about his new book, Consider the Lilies, you'll learn: 3:30 I had a front row seat to teen anxiety as a camp director 5:25 If you're a parent, this is what you need to know 7:00 Even if your child doesn't suffer from anxiety, he or she lives in a performance stressful culture 8:30 How can we protect the minds of our kids? 10:45 One of the main schemes of Satan is to make sin look normal and righteousness seem strange 15:00 Every worry is an invitation to get closer to God 17:10 What's the difference between a good godly concern and an ungodly worry? 20:00 We were told our daughter had a syndrome with strokes and seizures 24:00 When your kids have sports injuries 27:55 God allows you to go through trials because… Jonny Ardavanis is the pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, TN. He's the founder and president of Dial In Ministries serving the next generation. He has served as camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and as a dean at The Master's College. He and his wife have two young daughters. Today, we're talking about his new book, Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God. Learn more about Dial In Ministries https://dialinministries.org/ Get Jonny's book, Consider the Lilies https://www.amazon.com/Consider-Lilies-Finding-Perfect-Character/dp/0310368243/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yBlnH-e3bSsBJoLo-Hv3vz_bwdX2IgWB9ezQ8PNYtkaw7ElP9_sLVDpE9it02M9F.-mnpeyrtjwUwqjpImQmTFaHlktyPYWQe-SMuf20w318&qid=1722298799&sr=1-1&ref=dialinministries.orgSubscribe to Arlene's free email list and get your free Gratitude Workout and the 25 Days of Christmas https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Visit donate.accessmore.com to give to help fund more episodes and shows like this. The pressures and demands of life can leave you overwhelmed, discouraged and stressed out. Stress affects us as adults, and it can weigh down our kids too. Counselor and author of "I'm Stressed" Eliza Huie is here to show us how to manage stress better and experience more peace at home. Trade in your stress and anxiety for something far better. On today's podcast, you'll learn: 2:13 What stress can actually be good 6:20 Does my child need counseling? 11:00 The difference between worry and anxiety 14:00 How to change the “what if's” to “even if's” 16:50 What is your responsibility as a parent (and what's not) 21:17 How do we become stressed over temptations 27:02 What is A.W.E.? Today's guest Eliza Huie is a biblically trained, professionally licensed counselor. She is the director of counseling at McLean Bible Church in Virginia. She and her husband have three grown children and a grandson. She is an author of several books and a frequent speaker for conferences. Learn more about Eliza Huie and her book, I'm Stressed: A Path from Pressure to Peace https://www.elizahuie.com/books Subscribe to Arlene's free email list and get your free Gratitude Workout for your home https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University.Our kids are being bombarded by sexual images through social media, YouTube, porn, and music. As parents, we cannot be silent about sex, but it's such an awkward subject to talk about. Jim Burns is here to help us with conversations from his new book, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's plan for sex and your body. In this episode, you'll learn: 4:53 Is God like the grinch when it comes to sex and pleasure? 7:26 Start conversations like this 12:33 How to parent differently within this confusing time 16:00 What does God say about sexuality? 18:52 How to talk about dating with your kids 24:41 Why your kids need to be different (and why they'll thank you) 27:09 How to teach your kids how to bounce their eyes Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year and his more than 3 million resources in print in 20 languages. He and his wife have 3 grown daughters. He's the author of numerous books including Doing Life with Your Adult Children. Today he's talking about his newest book, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body. Learn more about Jim Burns at Homeword.com https://homeword.com/ Get the book, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/ Get the online course, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity https://homeword.com/product/online-course-a-students-guide-to-sexual-integrity/ Get Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Subscribe to Arlene's free email list and get your free Gratitude Workout for your home https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University.We all have hopes and dreams for our kids, but what if we are expecting too much? Could we be putting too much pressure on our kids to be perfect? Author and marriage coach Jill Savage joins us to talk about her book, No More Perfect Kids. Get ready to breathe a sigh of relief as we talk honestly about: 2:37 Do you have the perfection infection? 9:00 How to appreciate your kids individually for who they are 13:57 Excellence is different than perfection 20:07 How to fight perfection infection in yourself and your kids 25:39 Managing expectations for your children Jill Savage is an author of several books and international speaker who helps moms and marriages be the best they can be. She is the founder of Hearts at Home, a mother of five, and has been featured on KLOVE and Focus on the Family just to name a few places. She and her husband Mark serve as marriage coaches. Learn more about Jill Savage here: https://jillsavage.org/ Get Jill Savage's book, No More Perfect Kids https://www.amazon.com/No-More-Perfect-Kids-Love/dp/0802411525/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1487697432&sr=8-1&keywords=no+more+perfect+kids&linkCode=sl1&tag=jilsav0c-20&linkId=31a159c7ea4880717a7fce880161b282 Subscribe to Arlene's free email list and get your free Gratitude Workout for your home https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University.Liberty University can help you get there. Learn more here. What happens when you leave everything behind to sail around Africa with your three kids? Raeanne Newquist is here to talk about life on a Mercy Ship and seeing miracles firsthand. But you don't have to take a trip like this to support missions with your family. On today's show, you'll learn about: 3:41 Trusting God with the next move 6:20 How your kids can have a heart for the world 9:10 Going through challenges as a mom doing ministry 15:09 How we can involve our kids in reaching others for Christ 19:30 What is Mercy Ships all about? 27:40 How to trust God with hard decisions Raeanne Newquist along with her husband and 3 children joined Mercy Ships in 2019. After leaving everything behind in Southern California, they boarded the Africa Mercy in Las Palmas and made their first sail down to Dakar, Senegal for their first field service. On board, Raeanne volunteered in the communications department and later in chaplaincy. Currently, Raeanne works in the Mercy Ships U.S. Marketing department. Raeanne is the host of the New Mercies podcast, is the voice of the Mercy Minute daily radio broadcast and serves as a staff writer. Mercy Ships, founded in 1978, operates hospital ships that deliver free surgeries and other healthcare services to those with little access to safe medical care. Mercy Ships bases its work from its two hospital ships, the Africa Mercy®, which went into service in 2007, and the Global Mercy® — the world's first purpose-built civilian hospital ship—which began serving African nations in 2022. Find out more about Mercy Ships here https://www.mercyships.org/ To learn more about how you might serve on Mercy Ships, visit https://findyourplace.mercyships.org/immediate-needs/ Get your copy of Parents Rising here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802416608/?tag=arlenpelli-20 Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Liberty University can help you get there. Learn more here. In the whirlwind of modern parenting, it can be easy to lose sight of what's most important. It's time to get back on track to nurture authentic faith and relationship with God above all. Father of five, Barrett Johnson has a new book to help us, Disciple Them Like Jesus: Leading your kids the way Christ led the twelve. What can we learn from Jesus about connection, teaching, and modeling? You'll find out in today's conversation about: 2:45 Why is parenting so exhausting nowadays? 6:10 Your main priority as a parent is… 12:30 How do you disciple a child? 16:49 Noticing the little wins with your children 22:20 How dads can uniquely step in 28:00 How can we pass on a love of the Bible to our kids Barrett Johnson is the founder of I.N.F.O. for Families (Imperfect and Normal Families Only), a nonprofit that helps parents have critical conversations with their kids and much more. He and his wife Jenifer lead marriage and parenting events across the country. They have five children and seven grandchildren. Learn more about I.N.F.O. for Families here https://www.infoforfamilies.com/ Learn more about Barrett's new book, Disciple Them Like Jesus: Leading Your Kids the Way Christ Led the Twelve https://www.infoforfamilies.com/disciple-them-like-jesus Get your copy of Parents Rising here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802416608/?tag=arlenpelli-20 Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet and more free resources from Arlene https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

In this episode of The Healthy Mom, Happy Home Podcast, Jenna talks through practical tips for navigating Halloween without the overwhelm. Listen in for encouragement on how to prioritize self-care amidst the excitement of costumes, candy, and celebrations. From nourishing your body with balanced meals to setting boundaries with Halloween treats, Jenna shares simple strategies to help you maintain your well-being during this festive season. Learn how to delegate tasks, take moments to recharge, and reflect on your experiences to create joyful memories for your family. Embrace the magic of Halloween while ensuring that your needs are met as a busy mom. Tune in for a blend of tips and encouragement designed to make this Halloween both fun and fulfilling for everyone! 

Liberty University can help you get there. Learn more here. Are you facing a crisis or challenge in your family? Suffering isn't anything we volunteer for. Today's guest Rachel Wojo knows what it's like to suffer profound losses and cry out to God in desperation. She shares how you can embrace the power of prayer in life's darkest moments with lessons of hope from her new book, Desperate Prayers. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 2:24 A mysterious envelope and an answered prayer 9:45 How suffering can bear fruit 12:25 Pain presents us with a choice, what will you choose? 17:52 If you want quick healing, start here 20:30 I didn't know how to move forward 23:38 God is a God of second chances 28:00 Our incredible adoption story Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, speaker, and podcaster. Through her biblical approach and personal life experiences, Rachel empowers women to discover strength and hope in everyday situations. Despite enduring the loss of her mother, father, and adult special needs daughter, Rachel remains resilient. She is crazy in love with her husband Matt and cherishes her six children on earth and two in heaven. Learn more about Rachel Wojo and her book Desperate Prayers. https://rachelwojo.com/desperateprayers/ Get Rachel's free When You Can't Pray Guide https://rachelwojo.com/freebie-2/ Get your copy of Parents Rising here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802416608/?tag=arlenpelli-20 Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet and more free resources from Arlene https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribeHave a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Liberty University can help you get there. Learn more here. 10:00 Why self-esteem didn't deliver 12:15 Kids find fulfillment when they discover this 14:00 How to guide children to be respectful 16:30 Which is most important: humility, respect or resiliency? 18:00 A working definition of humility 21:10 Train, don't entertain 23:30 When a teenager goes sideways 25:00 My twins entered high school and I had a panic attack 29:00 Instilling courage through trying 32:00 Using persuasive pressure on kids Jill Garner is the founder of Manners of the Heart, a non-profit to re-awake respect in our society. She has been featured by Focus on the Family and FamilyLife Today. She is an accomplished speaker, advocate, and author. Learn more about Jill Garner and her non-profit, Manners of the Heart https://mannersoftheheart.org/ Learn more about Jill Garner and her latest book, StrongHeart: Cultivating Humility, Respect, and Resiliency in Your Child. https://jillgarnercontent.org/books Did you miss Reset Your Tech month? Go back to last month's episodes, and you can still get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Coming September 6, 2025 - Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego. Save the date! Get your copy of Parents Rising here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802416608/?tag=arlenpelli-20 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

It's RESET YOUR TECH month! Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Kids and teens are being absorbed, entranced and harmed by technology use. Mental health problems are multiplying and there is no solution in sight. If we don't act, kids will be even more dependent on tech in the years ahead. What can we do to rescue this anxious generation? Arlene shares what you can do starting today to reverse the trend of harmful social media and gaming in your home. Commenting about the findings in Jonathan Haidt's important book, The Anxious Generation, Arlene addresses: 5:00 Why is a rescue for our kids needed? 10:24 What does social media do to my child's sleep and well-being? 16:51 But I've heard about the benefits of social media for teens 18:45 How to help your teen change social media use 23:50 Why we overprotect our kids in the real world, and under protect them in the virtual world Watch Arlene's free video Screen Kids: In Their Own Words about her kids going through high school without phones https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

It's RESET YOUR TECH month! Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe If you keep your kids off social media and video games, will you be ruining their childhood? With the pressure for teens to engage online, is it really a good idea for a parent to delay the smartphone? College student Evan Hempe says yes. After seeing his older brother crash and burn because of video games, Evan's mom Melanie Hempe (last week's podcast guest and founder of ScreenStrong) vowed to raise Evan and his twin brother differently. Evan shares why his phone-free childhood was a remarkable gift as we talk about: 4:39 I was afraid of my older brother because of what the games did to him 7:08 Having a “real” childhood 14:37 There's such a difference between kids who grew up with phones and kids who didn't 17:08 How you can get your kids interested in hobbies other than video games 22:04 The truth is social media is not essential for socializing Evan Hempe is a student at Liberty University who has a wide range of interests such as piano and art. If you're at a major sports event at Liberty, you'll hear him on the mic welcoming the crowd and kicking off the game. He has spoken alongside his mom, Melanie Hempe, founder of ScreenStrong. Learn how to raise your child the ScreenStrong way at https://screenstrong.org/ Learn more about the Kids' Brains and Screens Student Course https://kidsbrainsandscreens.com/ Watch Arlene's free video Screen Kids: In Their Own Words about her kids also going through high school without phones https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

It's RESET YOUR TECH month! Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Imagine if your son went from well-rounded and healthy to completely obsessed with video games. This story isn't unusual anymore. Melanie Hempe, mom and and founder of Screen Strong, shares how her oldest son was almost wrecked by video games and how he got his life back. You'll learn how to reverse screen addiction and also how to prevent it. Today you'll learn: 2:13 I watched my child be addicted to video games 7:07 You can choose the course of your child's life 13:18 There is a giant myth around your child's social life 21:35 The best gift you can give your child 24:09 I've already given my teen social media, what do I do? 35:12 How the older sibling's behavior will trickle down to the younger sibling Melanie Hempe is a registered nurse and the founder of Screen Strong, a nonprofit committed to giving you the fastest way to resolve screen conflicts and build strong families. She is the host of the ScreenStrong Families podcast and has been featured in the WSJ, CBS, CNN, NPR and Psychology Today. She and her husband have four children. Learn more about Screen Strong https://screenstrong.org/ Learn more about the Kids' Brains and Screens Student Course https://kidsbrainsandscreens.com/ Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

It's RESET YOUR TECH month! Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Today's average teenager is spending hours on a phone, immersed in social media, entertainment, and gaming every day. The result has been a mental health epidemic. If normal isn't working, why not be a screen rebel? My daughter Noelle joins us today to talk about her journey through public high school in Southern California without a smartphone or social media. If your child says it's impossible to exist without a phone, you're about to find out it can actually be amazing. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 3:18 Social interactions for your child are possible without having a smartphone??? 8:24 Why social media is so dangerous 15:17 How your kids can find friends that respect them, even if they don't have social media 17:17 What happens if I tell my kids they can't have phones? 21:15 Do not be afraid to protect your kids from addictive technology 24:32 Finding connection in God, not social media 29:04 Seeing the fruit of honoring your parents Noelle Pellicane is a high school graduate who thrived without a cell phone or social media. She excelled in school, taking five Advanced Placement exams her senior year and being awarded the sportsmanship award and #1 singles player in tennis. She is currently studying mechanical engineering at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. She has a smartphone now but has opted out of social media. She enjoys using her phone to call her mom. Want to know the secret sauce? Read my book Screen Kids, co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Learn more about Summit Student Conference (Biblical worldview conference Noelle recommends) https://www.summit.org/programs/student-conferences/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Are you 100 percent thrilled with how your family uses technology? If you say no, then welcome to the club! This month's theme is RESET YOUR TECH. Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe If your kids opted out of having a smartphone, social media and video games, would they be better or worse off? Imagine saying goodbye to parental controls, fights, and time limits. Today's guest Erin Loechner is the author of The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. As you can imagine, I love this book! Today's we're going to talk about: 3:00 What an “opt-out” family looks like 5:00 Why is social media so dangerous for children? 10:43 What the algorithm of social media does 14:10 The burden of social media on girls 21:00 Does having a smartphone truly help your child in their social life? 23:30 How can we “opt-in” to other things as we “opt-out” of social media? 27:10 The main concerns with AI 29:45 Why easier is not better Erin Loechner is a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle and is now teaching others to do the same. She's been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, the Today Show. Erin is the founder of the global tech-free movement the Opt-Out Family. Learn more about Erin Loechner and her new book (which is launching with no social media of her own), The Opt Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. https://www.optoutfamily.com/ Learn how to dumb down your smartphone https://www.optoutfamily.com/tip/ Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Our kids aren't growing up in a culture that supports following Jesus. Yet kids and teens are spiritually curious. How can we reach the spiritual curious with the good news of Jesus? How can we help our kids engage their friends about faith? Mark Matlock, senior fellow at Barna, is here to explain the culture we live in and why spiritual openness is on the rise. Sharing from his book, Faith for the Curious, you'll learn: 2:05 What does it really mean to be curious? 8:30 How do we give space for curiosity and still give our kids guidance? 13:05 How to have essential conversations with your kids when they are curious about the “wrong” things 18:36 Living in Digital Babylon 21:28 Helping our kids reach their spiritually curious friends 26:48 How to create opportunities to talk about faith using curiosity Mark Matlock is an author, senior fellow at Barna, the founder of WisdomWorks, and currently serves as the Executive Director of Urbana for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Mark's books include Faith for Exiles, and today we're talking about his new book, Faith for the Curious. Learn more about Mark Matlock and his book Faith for the Curious on his website. https://markmatlock.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

We may live in a broken world, but that doesn't mean the goodness of God is out of reach. We can live with joy, abundance, and confidence right now! Beloved Bible teacher Carol McLeod is here to encourage your heart with truth from the book of Colossians and her own experience raising five children. Based on Carol's new book, Overflowing: Living Abundantly in a Broken Culture, you'll learn how to flourish as a family. We'll talk about: 2:22 How can you live abundantly as a family in this broken, toxic culture? 6:29 Do you live in an invisible prison? 8:45 What does walking with the Lord look like day-to-day? 13:30 Practical tips for loving difficult people in your life (especially when they are your kids or spouse) 18:26 Kids have superpowers (but it's not what you think) 23:32 How can we cultivate more gratitude in the home 26:25 Living in God's will doesn't have to be a mystery 29:24 Never nag about chores again Bible teacher Carol McLeod is a mom to five grown children and Marmee to 10 grandchildren. Her YouVersion devotionals have been downloaded more than 4 million times. Carol has devoted her life to teaching women the Word of God. She is the author of several books included her new book based on the Book of Colossians, Overflowing: Living Abundantly in a Broken Culture. Learn more about Carol McLeod and her book here https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ Learn more about Carol's video teaching here https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop-main/p/overflowing-bundle Getting into fights with your kids over screen time? Read Arlene's book Screen Kids co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe The Forge Movie. Click here for theaters and showtimes.

Playing on a sports team can be a great learning experience for your child, but it can also lead to overcommitment and exhaustion. How can you tell if your commitment to sports is working for or against your family? Dr. David Fraze is here to coach us up. He has a new book full of good advice for student athletes and the families who are cheering for them (and driving them to games). The book is Practical Wisdom for Athletes and Their Families (co-authored with Dr. Monica Williams). During today's interview, David will answer many questions like: 3:20 Wait, I don't have to go crazy driving my kids to all different sports? 5:00 Look at your pocketbook… 6:00 Start here if you are struggling with juggling sports 8:20 What if the sports schedule conflicts with church or other Christian activities? 12:00 If you have a problem with the coach, how should you approach him or her? 15:30 How can we bring glory to God through sports? 17:50 What if your child is becoming more vulgar / less godly because of the team? 20:00 My kid wants to quit, what should I do? 23:00 When parents act poorly in the stands 25:30 How to reset while you're playing a game Dr. David Fraze is an associate professor and Endowed Chair of Youth and Family ministry at Lubbock Christian University. He has worked for more than 35 years with youth in church, school, and athletic settings, working with coaches, student athletes and families specifically for the last 15 years. Learn more about his book, Practical Wisdom for Athletes and Their Families here https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Wisdom-Families-Athletes-Ultimate/dp/1684260035/ Need solid teaching to up your game as a parent? Get access to all the sessions of this year's Parents Rising Conference with Dr. Gary Chapman, Bill and Pam Farrel, Sally Burke, and Arlene Pellicane here. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome

On most days, do you feel like a success or a failure as a mom? It can be easy to feel lost and alone, but we don't have to stay that way. Mother and grandmother Karen Stubbs is the ideal mentor to provide inspiration for parenting, backed up with practical tips that will make motherhood easier. Sharing from her new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood, you'll learn about: 3:00 Recognizing the dangers of self-pity 8:00 How to take charge - but not control - your home 14:43 Why being clear in discipline is essential 15:55 What to do if you haven't been consistent in discipline with your kids 21:00 Building confidence in your child to overcome 27:22 You don't do the parenting journey alone! Karen Stubbs is an author and speaker who loves equipping moms. In 2011, she founded Birds on a Wire, a ministry to help moms with practical and Biblical truth so they can parent with confidence. When Karen was a young mom, her husband Greg was a fighter pilot in the Navy and she knows what it's like to struggle with young kids. Learn more about Karen Stubbs and her new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood here. https://birdsonawiremoms.com/ Need solid teaching to up your game as a parent? Get access to all the sessions of this year's Parents Rising Conference with Dr. Gary Chapman, Bill and Pam Farrel, Sally Burke, and Arlene Pellicane here. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@arlenehappyhomeThe Forge Movie. Click here for theaters and showtimes.

July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls Encore PresentationKids and parents are way more anxious than they were in the 90s. What is happening to make anxiety so contagious and common? Pull up a chair for an illuminating, truth-filled conversation with counselor Sissy Goff as she shares principles from her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. In this conversation, you'll learn: 3:30 The two things you need to hear right now as a parent 4:25 What's changed in counseling today versus the '90s 7:20 How does our anxiety rub off on our kids? 10:10 Which parenting style do you identify with? 14:30 Neuroplasticity - What happens if we keep reinforcing our worried brain? 18:00 I hear so much about parents who compare themselves to other parents on social media 19:10 Try this if you have a hard time falling asleep 21:30 Let go of the bottom 20% 24:00 My mom is more nurturing to me when I have panic attacks… 26:00 When parents have anxious thoughts, I want you to reframe this way 28:30 How to create more security at home with these two things Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. She speaks across the country and cohosts the popular Raising Boys and Girls with David Thomas. Sissy has authored several books such as Raising Worry Free Girls. Learn more about Sissy and her latest book, The Worry-Free Parent at raisingboysandgirls.com Follow Sissy on Instagram @sissygoff More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls Encore PresentationHow would you like to let go of performance based parenting? Bestselling author Renee Swope is here to share from her latest book, A Confident Mom. With many heart warming and relatable examples from her own life, you'll learn how to focus on building character, not perfection, in the heart of your child. We'll talk about: 2:30 Ready to turn in your pink slip as a mom? 4:20 How do you mine for gold in the heart's of your children? 6:50 When your child is mean, try this 8:00 Engaging boys in devotionals - how to make it more interactive (you can use M&Ms) 10:45 Apologizing to our kids when we are unkind 12:50 When a younger brother is frustrated that he can't do what older brother can do 14:50 How do you encourage character in the lives of your adult children? 19:00 How to support your kids' career choices 20:40 Adjusting your expectations as an adoptive parent, when your child has developmental delays 26:00 A surprising (beautiful) moment in the carpool lane 28:00 The Instagram reel versus real life Renee Swope is an author, podcast host, and popular speaker. She's the mom to three kids and lives in North Carolina. Find out more about Renee and her book, A Confident Mom, at her website Reneeswope.com Get Arlene's free Five Stress Busters for Moms at Happy Home University by subscribing to her email list.