Podcasts about raising kids

What happens when a father and his grown son sit down for an honest conversation? In this heartfelt first episode of Conversations with Parents from Neighborhood Church, Doug and his son Mark share stories of lifelong love, faith, and support. From building go-karts and taking apart lawnmowers to a workshop poster that read "how high you climb depends on how deeply you care," they reflect on listening without judgment, letting kids grow at their own pace, and leaving nothing unsaid. Grab a tissue and be encouraged to start your own meaningful family conversation today!#ConversationsWithParents, #FatherAndSon, #ParentingAdvice, #FamilyLove, #ChristianParenting, #NeighborhoodChurch, #PausePodcast, #RaisingKids, #FamilyConnection, #ParentChildRelationships

Most men are chasing a dent in the world, followers, recognition, a bigger stage, while overlooking the one place they can make the biggest difference: the town they live in and the people right next to them. Today's conversation is about impact over income, why being known by ten thousand people in your own community beats being famous online, and why we're robbing our kids by shielding them from the consequences of their bad choices. We also get into giving yourself permission to try new things without committing to them forever, managing risk without letting fear run your life, and knowing when to say no so service doesn't burn you out. My guest, Casey Lofthouse, is a mechanic, tow operator, former search and rescue volunteer, mule packer, country line-dancer, and one of the most capable and generous men I know. He's also someone I'd call first if I were in a pickle. If you've ever felt like you don't matter because you're not "making your mark," this conversation will change how you see your own value. Whether you're broke down, stuck in the sand, or just having a bad day, it's all part of the adventure. What matters is who shows up.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - From Making Money to Making an Impact 04:43 - The Power of Small-Town Accountability 09:09 - Teaching Kids Personal Responsibility 11:19 - Why Authenticity Matters 13:29 - The Importance of Personal Accountability 15:19 - Raising Kids to Be Responsible Adults 19:12 - Learning From the Consequences of Your Choices 25:29 - The Masculine Side of Art, Music, and Dance 29:21 - Give Yourself Permission to Try New Things 34:52 - Understanding Risk and Knowing Your Limits 40:58 - How Community Creates Lifelong Relationships 45:06 - The Impact of Serving Others 49:06 - Being There When People Need You 53:03 - Setting an Example When People Are Watching 56:59 - Living Authentically in a Social Media World 58:32 - The Unexpected Connections That Come From Helping People 01:00:54 - Why Serving Others Is So Rewarding 01:02:50 - Knowing When to Say No 01:05:07 - Knowing When It's Time to Move On 01:06:55 - Raising Kids Who Surpass You 01:08:00 - What's Next for Casey? 01:10:23 - Becoming the Best Version of Yourself 01:12:19 - Casey's Off-Road Recovery and Life in the Community   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

I know how intensely we want a checklist. Do this, this, and this, and the dysregulation will end, and your kid will be OK. This episode is the story of chasing exactly that list (Dr. Sears' Attachment Parenting checklist that I worked to check off one by one) and finding something else entirely in Dan Siegel's Parenting From the Inside Out. He didn't give a checklist at all, just a way of being. So, I can't give you a checklist, but this episode is the closest thing I can give you: a stance to hold as your foundation, and three relational moves that cycle on top of it, out of order, again and again.In this episode you will learn:Why attachment (and regulation, and connection) resist a tidy checklist, and what to reach for instead when the flowchart doesn't existThe difference between the stance underneath everything (curiosity, compassion, non-judgment, staying with uncertainty) and the three moves that sit on top of it: noticing me, noticing you, noticing weWhy losing the stance in a hard moment doesn't mean anything failed; actually, noticing you've lost it is itself the stanceResources mentioned in this podcast:Parenting from the Inside Out → drdansiegel.com/book/parentingfromtheinsideoutThe Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your BabyRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/beingOrder a copy of the new Guided Journal wherever you love to buy books online or head to RobynGobbel.com/GuidedJournalOnce you order, head to RobynGobbel.com/MAP and register for the FREE online workshop exclusively for everyone who orders the new Guided Journal. Map Your Child's Nervous System LIVE, online October 1- PLUS you'll get the recording We are waiting to read your application for the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals! RobynGobbel.com/immersion for every detail about the program you could be curious about!  Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

What if protecting our kids too much is actually holding them back? In this powerful conversation, Dr Justin Coulson sits down with extreme athlete, sports psychologist, and author Ant Williams to unpack why so many kids struggle with pressure, discomfort, and resilience — and what parents can do differently. From diving beneath Arctic ice to coaching elite athletes under extreme stress, Ant shares the mindset shifts that help people stay calm, capable, and courageous when life gets hard. Together, they explore the parenting habits that unintentionally weaken resilience, the fine line between support and overprotection, and why kids need opportunities to struggle, fail, and recover. If your child avoids hard things, melts down under pressure, or constantly says “I can’t”, this episode will change the way you respond. KEY POINTS Why resilience is built through challenge — not comfort The difference between being a safety net and a shield How parents accidentally reinforce anxiety and avoidance Why kids need evidence they can handle hard things The long-term risks of wrapping children in cotton wool How your reactions to stress become your child’s template The simple “fish hook” strategy for staying calm under pressure Why modelling courage matters more than preaching confidence QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Our reaction becomes their template.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Let It Be Tough by Ant Williams Resilience: Developing strength, calm, & kindness in our kids [a Happy Families Webinar] ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Resist rescuing your child from every uncomfortable situation Encourage small, manageable challenges that build confidence Talk openly about your own fears and how you handle them Stay calm during stressful moments — your child is learning from your response Focus on supporting your child, not shielding them Help kids reflect after setbacks instead of immediately fixing things See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Hanson is the founder of Aion Path and president of the National Rite of Passage Council, a coalition of Christian leaders working to make intentional rites of passage a normal part of raising children in the church. Aion Path is a three-year journey designed for fathers and their 12–14-year-old sons or daughters to walk together toward physical, emotional, and spiritual adulthood. Other recent interviews with Matt describe the program as intentionally making fathers and children co-learners, rather than requiring Dad to arrive as the expert with all the answers. 1K HousesBut this conversation with Ned Schaut goes well beyond the program Matt created. At 60, married nearly 35 years, with three adult children and grandchildren, Matt talks about what it means to organize your life around the relationships you hope to have decades from now.---------Got a teenage son coming of age? Check out Genesis - a Rite of Passage by Rise Up Kings - the program where Ned coaches dads and teen sons. Go to: riseupkings.com/ffn---------5 Questions This Episode AnswersHow do I create a family vision that actually changes how we live?How can I spiritually lead my kids if I don't feel qualified?How do I stay close to my kids when they become adults?What does practical leadership from a father actually look like?How do I intentionally prepare my teenager for adulthood?---------Check Out the Program Talked About: Genesis by Rise Up KingsThis episode is sponsored by Genesis - a Rite of Passage by Rise Up KingsOrder The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book hereCheck out the TEDx----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?www.adventureoffatherhood.comwww.rebelandcreate.comEach week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/fatherhoodfieldnotesYouTube: www.youtube.com/@FatherhoodfieldnotesFacebook: www.facebook.com/rebelandcreateMentioned in this episode:Rise Up Kings Genesis

Most families think of “art” as an elective, but our kids are being shaped by aesthetics all day long. Clothing, movies, book covers, music, room design, even the way a table is set can train what we value without us noticing. That's why this conversation with Christian artist and educator Ryan Lauterio lands like a wake-up call: creativity is not reserved for a small group of gifted kids. It's part of what it means to be human and part of what it means to disciple our children with intention. As the founder of Made Makers Christian Art and Design Education, Ryan connects art education with theology and a Christian worldview, showing how images and stories can bypass mere logic and go straight to the heart. During this episode, Dr. Amy and Sandy talk with Ryan about how culture is formed upstream by makers, why the church often treats artists as fringe, and how that leaves families unprepared for what media normalizes over time. Along the way, we explore gratitude for the “made-ness” of life and why treating creativity as a shared human calling changes the tone of homeschool, parenting, and learning. Then we get very practical. Ryan gives a simple set of questions you can use with any object, image, or piece of media: What is it? What is it for? What does it do? We also dig into perfectionism, learning through practice, and why making things with our hands builds the kind of embodied problem-solving our kids will need in an AI-heavy future. If you want your children to become wise, thoughtful makers who can discern what they're consuming and contribute beauty and truth back into the world, this theology-heavy conversation is a place to start. Subscribe, share this with a homeschool friend, and leave a review so more families can find the show. What's one creative habit you want to build into your home this week?ABOUT US:The Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis. Dr. Amy and Sandy have conversations with experts in parenting, child development, education, homeschooling, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience. Listeners leave with tips and advice for helping parents and kids thrive. If you love us, add us to your playlist and follow us on social media! CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.TheBrainyMoms.com Email: BrainyMoms@gmail.com Social Media: @TheBrainyMomsSubscribe to our free monthly newsletterVisit our sponsor's website: www.LearningRx.comGet Dr. Amy's book, Hearts on ADHD Parenting: Brain-based, Grace-filled Strategies for Raising Kids with Big Emotions and Challenging Behaviors, at all major booksellers or here: https://a.co/d/01IkKZEN and find her at www.AmyMoorePhD.com

Vicki Courtney is an author, speaker, and mom who has spent years helping parents navigate the hard conversations that come with raising kids in today's culture. Through her books and ministry, she equips parents to talk honestly with their kids about faith, culture, relationships, and the challenges they're facing.In this top 10  episode (which originally aired on March 18, 2019), Vicki and I talk about how to parent with courage and humility in a culture that can feel increasingly unfamiliar to Christian families. Instead of parenting from fear, Vicki encourages us to make space for honest questions, lead with love, and create an environment where our kids know they can come to us with anything. Even when the world feels uncertain, Jesus is still our hope, and our kids need parents who are willing to walk alongside them as they wrestle with faith.In this episode, we talk about: How Vicki came to know Jesus and the ministry God called her to The culture our kids are growing up in and why it can feel increasingly unfriendly to the Christian faith Why we need to teach our kids to walk in truth while leading with love How to make room for meaningful conversations by creating margin in your family The pressure moms feel to make sure their kids are doing everything: sports, music, activities, academics, and more Letting go of the belief that we have to orchestrate our children's futures Giving our kids room to fail, wrestle, and learn from failure Creating an environment where our kids feel safe coming to us with anything Why real-time conversations and our attitude toward our kids matters Parenting without shame, finger-wagging, or pretending we have it all together What the prodigal son and the older brother teach us about God's grace The challenges young men are facing as they grow into adulthood Finding hope when you're afraid of the world your kids are growing up in Connect with Vicki Courtney:  Website: Vicki Courtney  Instagram: Vicki Courtney (@vickicourtney) Facebook: Vicki Courtney Links Mentioned:  5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter: By Vicki Courtney 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son: By Vicki Courtney The Prodigal God: By Timothy Keller Revolutionary Parenting: By George Barna Related Episodes: How Parents Can Equip Kids to Find Freedom, Healing, and Identity in Christ :: Jennifer Barnett [Ep 577] Gospel-Focused Conversations :: Joel Fitzpatrick [Ep. 251] The Parenting Shift That Changes Everything :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 572] Featured Sponsors:  Thrive Causemetics: Get your new everyday favorites with 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/DMA.  Finding Jesus Countdown to Christmas Kit: Finding Jesus is a fun and meaningful countdown to Christmas that turns seeking Jesus into a daily family tradition. You can find the Finding Jesus Countdown to Christmas Kit at SeekHimFirst.com/HEATHER. You can also order on amazon here.

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What do you do when a new season gives you more time—butalso more distractions, pressure, and guilt? Tina and Britt talk honestly about motherhood, empty nesting, self-discipline, and learning to seek God before filling every available hour. This encouraging conversation is a reminder that stillness is not laziness, rest does not have to be earned, and caring foryourself can help you be fully present for the people God has entrusted to you.Listen to the Raising Kids on Your Knees PodcastFlying Arrow Productions

I thought "the Sandwich Generation" meant being so busy caring for your kids and your aging parents that sandwiches were the only meal you had time to make. Turns out, I was wrong! In this mini episode of Teaching Your Toddler, I talk with **Scott Parrish, President of the Visiting Angels National Franchise Organization**, about what the Sandwich Generation really is and how moms of young children can prepare to care for an aging parent *before* it becomes an emergency. **What is the Sandwich Generation?** The Sandwich Generation is adults who are "sandwiched" between caring for aging parents or senior loved ones and raising children at home. According to AARP's *Caregiving in the US 2025* report, 63 million Americans are now family caregivers, a 45% increase in a decade. Among caregivers 50 and under, about half are also caring for kids at home. **Why it feels so hard** In a new Visiting Angels survey, 62% of caregivers said caregiving started as a *sudden* need. Many said they didn't feel prepared financially, mentally or emotionally, and that caregiving pulled time away from their own kids, friends, hobbies and mental health. **Scott's 3 steps to prepare for caring for an aging parent** 1. **Start the conversation early.** Ask your loved ones about their wishes: Do they want to stay in their own home? Are they open to other options? What support do they think they'll need? 2. **Know your resources.** Research local help *before* you need it. Many caregivers in the survey wished they had. 3. **Create a plan for the whole family.** Divide the responsibilities and make it a team effort. Asking for help is not failure, and you will probably need it. **In this episode:** - (01:15) Welcome, Scott Parrish of Visiting Angels - (01:39) What is the Sandwich Generation? - (02:22) Why caring for kids and aging parents is so stressful - (02:59) Why 62% of caregivers feel unprepared - (03:24) 3 steps to prepare before caregiving begins - (04:20) Where to find caregiving help and resources - (04:51) Survey results and Real Talk on Aging podcast **About our guest** Scott Parrish is President of the Visiting Angels National Franchise Organization. He spent 21 years in the U.S. Navy as an officer and Naval Aviator, joined Visiting Angels in 2008 as its first General Manager, and later served as Executive Vice President overseeing corporate operations. **Resources mentioned** - Visiting Angels Sandwich Generation survey results: https://www.visitingangels.com/sandwichgeneration - Real Talk on Aging podcast from Visiting Angels (search "Real Talk on Aging" in your podcast app) - Find your local Area Agency on Aging: https://eldercare.acl.gov - National Family Caregiver Support Program: https://acl.gov/programs/support-caregivers/national-family-caregiver-support-program - AARP Caregiving in the US 2025: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/caregiving-in-us-survey-2025/ **Watch the video version:** https://www.youtube.com/@MarijoTinlin **Read the transcript and blog post:** https://www.teachingyourtoddler.com/blog If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who's juggling little ones and aging parents, and leave a rating so more moms can find the show!

What do you want your kids to believe about food when they are 35 years old?In part two of the Faithful Family series, Coach Alex turns the conversation from family movement to family nutrition. But this is not an episode about raising kids who count every calorie, fear sugar, or attach guilt and shame to food.This is about raising future adults who know how to feed themselves well.Coach Alex walks through how parents can shape the food environment of the home, teach kids the function of food without moralizing every bite, avoid passing down body shame, and build a healthier family culture around the table.You'll hear practical thoughts on picky eaters, dessert, celebration food, hunger and fullness, involving kids in cooking, and why gratitude may be one of the most important ingredients in a Christian household.The goal is not to raise children who eat perfectly.The goal is to raise adults who understand food, enjoy food, steward their bodies, and receive God's provision with wisdom and gratitude.Take the next step If this episode has you thinking, “I want this for my kids, but I'm not sure I have a healthy relationship with food myself,” start there.Take the Faithful Fitness Assessment at faithfulfitness.co/assessment.It will help you look honestly at your current stewardship—exercise, nutrition, habits, motivation, and faith—and identify your next step.After you complete the assessment, you'll be able to register for our next live Faithful Fitness workshop. This one is especially meaningful because my wife, Christin, will be joining me. She's a registered dietitian, a mom, and someone who helps our family navigate these exact conversations in real life.Go to faithfulfitness.co/assessment, take the assessment, and join us for the workshop.Timestamps00:00 — What do you want your kids to believe about food at 35?01:05 — Faithful Family Part 2: moving from family movement to nutrition01:36 — We're not feeding children to become smaller adults02:44 — Parenting nutrition is not about permanent control; it is about wisdom06:36 — Parents control the environment; kids learn inside it08:58 — Normal matters more than perfect11:10 — Food does not have moral value12:34 — Food has function: nutrients and energy14:56 — Teach function before calories17:00 — Children are not small dieting adults20:30 — How you talk about your body matters23:10 — Letting kids experience hunger and fullness25:05 — Picky eaters, exposure, patience, and grace28:27 — The dessert trap: when sweets become the ultimate treasure30:03 — Celebration food should actually be celebration food32:44 — The dinner table is about more than nutrients34:29 — Let your kids help with food, cooking, and cleanup38:36 — Food as an opportunity for gratitude40:29 — What are we actually trying to raise?43:11 — This week's challenge: one intentional family meal44:15 — Take the Faithful Fitness Assessment and join the live workshop46:08 — Final encouragement: raise adults who know how to feed themselves wellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.

"If you don't complain, you're not going to get things done—so I complain on stage in front of everyone." In Episode 188, we sit down with stand-up comedians Sharif and Valentina for a chaotic, hilariously unfiltered conversation on navigating the UAE comedy scene, brutal "Beat the Gong" stage bombings, and the reality of parenting while trying to build a career in entertainment. The duo breaks down the harsh mechanics of performing in dedicated comedy clubs versus hostile pub crowds, why female comedians hate backhanded compliments, and the fine line between pushing the limits on stage and getting completely canceled. Plus, we dive into why algorithm virality is a double-edged sword for creatives, dealing with chaotic kids, and a absurdly competitive game of "Two Truths and a Lie".

Parenting teenage boys can feel like a never-changing adventure filled with growth spurts, big emotions, tough questions, and endless pantry raids. In this episode of Carpool Conversations, Amy and Sara sit down with father-son authors Tim and Mark Shoemaker to discuss how parents can help their sons grow into men who love and follow the Lord.Drawing from their book, 72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be, Tim and Mark share practical wisdom for navigating the teen years with intentionality and biblical truth. From building self-control and character to having meaningful conversations about identity, friendships, technology, dating, and faith, they offer encouragement for parents who want to disciple their sons well.You'll also hear why living out your faith at home matters more than perfection, how side-by-side activities can open the door to deeper conversations, and learn the five foundational truths every young man needs to understand as he grows.Whether you're raising a young boy or walking through the teenage years right now, this conversation will equip and encourage you to point your son toward a lifelong relationship with Christ.Resources:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark ShoemakerThe Very Best Hands-On Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions by Tim Shoemaker--Question of the Week: What is the best and worst part about being the exact age you are right now?-- Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara JonesGuest: Tim Shoemaker and Mark ShoemakerProducers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun--Learn more about WinShape Camps: winshapecamps.orgInstagram: @winshapecampsFacebook: @winshapecampsTikTok: @winshapecamps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rob Hamilton spent the last six weeks on the front line of the AI War, this is his story.Casey Rodarmor and Erin Redwing sit down with Rob Hamilton (CEO of AnchorWatch, CEO of Bitcoin), to talk about what happened when AI started tearing through the Bitcoin ecosystem. He explains how Kimi K3 surfaced the COLDCARD entropy vulnerability while American frontier models hedged, downgraded, or refused; how the Bitcoin Red Team began scanning codebases across the ecosystem; and why he expects the next year or two of software security to get significantly crazier.We also get into Casey's theory that AI gives ordinary people “Mossad-level” security research, whether “don't trust, verify” survives the AI era, why Rob thinks covenants and reactive security deserve another serious look, the growing divide between American and Chinese AI models, and the coming attempt to make math illegal.Rob's conclusion, after everything he's been through: Bitcoin is getting hit first, but AI is coming for everyone.Get bonus content by subscribing to @hellmoneypod on X:https://x.com/hellmoneypod/creator-subscriptions/subscribeOr support the podcast by sending a BTC donation:bc1qztncp7lmcxdgude4px2vzh72p2yu2aud0eyzysORDINALS SHIRT:https://shop.inscribing.com/products/ordinals-protocol-shirtRob Hamilton: https://x.com/Rob1HamAnchorWatch: https://www.anchorwatch.com/TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro & Bitcoin DEFCON Level3:24 How Rob was recruited to the AI War5:53 Kimi K3 changed everything7:50 COLDCARD Hack12:00 Red Teaming the Bitcoin Ecosystem with AI21:13 AI Security as Spiritual War: Demons in Bitcoin's Code24:07 The AI Great Oxygenation Event26:30 The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect33:06 Collapse of the Internet Ad Revenue Model35:06 Transhumanism37:30 Red Teaming42:00 Rob's Conscription to the AI War46:52 AI Attack vs Defense51:22 Rob is now a Bitcoin Core Contributor54:56 Don't Trust, Verify57:36 Pleb vs Dev: Who dominates Bitcoin culture now?1:01:11 Covenants & Reactive Security1:19:47 US vs China AI Models1:27:35 Open Weight Models vs Frontier Labs1:30:29 Math is Illegal1:32:25 Raising Kids in the AI Era & Outro

Sometimes it's the little moments that overwhelm us more than the big, scary ones. The "whatever" muttered under their breath, the stash of snack wrappers under the bed, or they flatly deny something you're 99% sure they did. Sure, these things are frustrating, and it makes sense you'd have a reaction- but for some reason, you find yourself in zero to fury before you even had a chance to think. It can feel so perplexing. There was no meltdown, no real crisis- why is the reaction oh so big? This episode digs into why…and what those $5-reaction, 50-cent-problem moments are actually pointing to.In this episode, you will learn:Why implicit memory isn't just about never forgetting to ride a bike. It's also somatic, relational, and emotional, impacting the reactions we have to all the things that are happeningHow old beliefs (mental models) don't just interpret what's happening; they actually predict it and sometimes even help create itA closer look at the specific mental models - some from parenting, some from being parented - that might be connected to some of your biggest reactionsCurious which of these beliefs might be yours? Chapter 10 of the new Guided Journal walks through the Discovering Our Fears process, with a companion worksheet available as a free download. And if you're a Club member, you don't need to go searching for the free download- it's stored in the Club resource library!Resources mentioned in this podcast:Why Sticky Behaviors Stay Stuck (Part 1 of 3) {EP 268} → RobynGobbel.com/stickybehaviors1Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/parentingtriggersOrder a copy of the new Guided Journal wherever you love to buy books online or head to RobynGobbel.com/GuidedJournalOnce you order, head to RobynGobbel.com/MAP and register for the FREE online workshop exclusively for everyone who orders the new Guided Journal. Map Your Child's Nervous System LIVE, online October 1- PLUS you'll get the recording We are waiting to read your application for the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals! RobynGobbel.com/immersion for every detail about the program you could be curious about!  Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Ever wonder how the college your teen is considering will continue to shape their faith? Or if questioning their faith is a natural part of going to college? Deconstruction is not just “asking questions.” Sometimes it's what happens when we judge biblical faith with a measuring stick that never came from the Bible in the first place. That single shift can quietly move a teen from honest curiosity to a full-blown crisis of confidence, especially once they hit the college years and are surrounded by new definitions of truth, love, identity, and belonging.On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy talk and laugh with returning guest Dr. Renton Rathbun, pastor, longtime college professor, and host of The Renton Rathbun Show, to break down the difference between examining your faith and deconstruction through the lens of logic, worldview, and critical thinking. He explains how the campus challenge usually is not open hostility, but a calmer strategy: build trust, introduce a “neutral” standard, then use that standard to imply the Bible cannot be taken seriously. We talk about why that lands so effectively, why kids often cannot explain the doubt to parents, and how cultural incentives reward outrage over clarity.Then we get practical for Christian parenting. We discuss teaching teens to analyze ideas (Bloom's taxonomy), ask “who says?” when claims feel self-evident, and defend Christianity without becoming harsh or performative. We also share concrete college guidance: do not assume a Christian college equals Christian formation, assess maturity honestly, and help your teen treat the local church as home while college is a tool.Production note: We had to edit this episode down because we spent so much time chatting and laughing in between serious topics. If the transitions are a little abrupt at times, that's why...it happens when friends try to catch up AND record a show at the same time. We appreciate the grace!Subscribe for more conversations on raising thoughtful kids, share this with a parent of a high schooler, and leave a review so more families can find the show.ABOUT US:The Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis. Dr. Amy and Sandy have conversations with experts in parenting, child development, education, homeschooling, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience. Listeners leave with tips and advice for helping parents and kids thrive. If you love us, add us to your playlist and follow us on social media! CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.TheBrainyMoms.com Email: BrainyMoms@gmail.com Social Media: @TheBrainyMomsSubscribe to our free monthly newsletterVisit our sponsor's website: www.LearningRx.comGet Dr. Amy's book, Hearts on ADHD Parenting: Brain-based, Grace-filled Strategies for Raising Kids with Big Emotions and Challenging Behaviors, at all major booksellers or here: https://a.co/d/01IkKZEN and find her at www.AmyMoorePhD.com

I know you are working so, so, so hard to hold onto your owl brain.Maybe you're at the stage where you don't even notice you've flipped your lid until hours later. Maybe you're at the stage where you can see it happening and still can't stop it. Either way, there's probably an old, familiar voice telling you that you should be further along than you are by now.I was once exactly there, too. Hollering- literally - at my own therapist for the reality that I wasn't changing faster. I was MAD. I finally finally, finally had to consider believing what she was offering me- that I was exactly where I needed to be in that moment, and I was shifting and changing as fast as I could.I have had the experience on both sides of the couch- the person who was so angry I wasn't changing faster AND the therapist who believed with my whole being that my client was exactly where they needed to be- even if that truth was extremely painful.I wrote the Guided Journal from that space between.In this episode you will learn:Why hearing "you're exactly where you need to be" from my own therapist once felt more like a threat than comfort What made a therapist's steady presence more powerful than any of the tools she had, even all her training in about five bajillion techniquesWhy the guided journal was crafted with no agenda, no required order, and nowhere you have to arrive by the last pageThe Guided Journal is out today, September 21 — grab it wherever you love to buy books, or catch a signed copy through Schuler Books. Details on tonight's Grand Rapids signing, the Richmond events, and the October 1st online celebration are all at robyngobbel.com.Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/exactlyrightOrder a copy of the new Guided Journal wherever you love to buy books online or head to RobynGobbel.com/GuidedJournalOnce you order, head to RobynGobbel.com/MAP and register for the FREE online workshop exclusively for everyone who orders the new Guided Journal. Map Your Child's Nervous System LIVE, online October 1- PLUS you'll get the recording We are waiting to read your application for the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals! RobynGobbel.com/immersion for every detail about the program you could be curious about!  Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Is being a “good person” the same as being spirituallychanged? In this episode of Legacy – A Mom Podcast, Tina and Britt unpack the crucial difference between outward morality and the inward transformation that comes through Jesus Christ. They explore why good works and willpower cannot earn salvation, how the Holy Spirit changes our hearts and renews our minds, and why parents must raise children who know the gospel – not simply children who behave well. This honest, Scripture-centered conversation will challenge you to examine your own faith, motives, and legacy while equipping you to point your children toward repentance, grace, and a life transformed from the inside out.SalvationListen to the Raising Kids on Your Knees PodcastFlying Arrow Productions

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Matt King and Pat Hiban sit down for a new Grab Life Big roundtable to share their perspectives on interest rates, investing, cash, the rise of AI, and whether the market is getting caught up in another bubble.-They also dig into what actually deserves your attention, raising independent kids, family businesses, natural consequences, and why giving your kids your time may matter more than giving them every opportunity.-Chapters:0:00 Intro & the new Grab Life Big format3:00 Interest rates & the economy7:35 The Backyard Ultra & moving forward10:30 Staying scrappy & resourceful20:45 “Cash is trash” & media influence26:00 Having a vision vs. consuming the news32:00 Are we in an AI bubble?40:00 The rising cost of AI44:00 What to do with your money1:00:00 Occam's razor & logical thinking1:05:30 Should your kids join the family business?1:12:00 Entrepreneurship vs. discipline1:22:00 Why kids struggle in their 20s1:28:15 Failure & helicopter parenting1:38:00 Closing thoughts & what's next-Learn More About Gobundancehttps://www.gobundance.com/-Gobundance is a member-led mastermind built for the chasers, the overachievers, and the perpetual dreamers. Here, we aim to provide the accountability, support, adventure, and education you need in your journey to becoming a better man, husband, father, friend, and entrepreneur.-Want to connect with our community?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobundanceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gobundance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobundancegblTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobundanceofficial-Follow us on -Instagram:Matt King: https://www.instagram.com/mattking.atx/Pat Hiban: https://www.instagram.com/wiggyhiban/

How much do headlines shape the way we think about health and risk?Dr. Jack Stockwell, a NUCCA Chiropractor and GAPS Practitioner in SLC, UT (866.867.5070 | ForbiddenDoctor.com | JackStockwell.com), takes a critical look at the intersection of media, public health, medical research and personal choice before Doug Stephan joins the conversation. Dr. Jack examines recent coverage of measles cases and deaths and questions how health statistics are presented to the public. He compares the attention given to infectious diseases with the much broader burden of chronic disease and shares his perspective on vaccine research, transparency and the importance of allowing individuals and parents to make informed medical decisions.The discussion also explores the ways health crises can become intertwined with politics and why Dr. Jack believes separating scientific evidence from political messaging is essential when evaluating public health information. Later, the focus shifts to children and technology. Dr. Jack and Doug discuss concerns surrounding excessive screen time, how constant exposure to phones and other devices may affect childhood development, and ways parents can be more intentional about their children's relationship with technology and their environment.It's a wide-ranging conversation about questioning the information we consume, understanding health risks and navigating personal health decisions in an increasingly connected world. For more on Good Day Health…Website: GoodDayHealthShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks 

Love Over Algorithms: Raising Kids Who Choose Connection Over Screens with Nikki MartynScreens aren't just competing for our children's attention—they're competing for their relationships. And while many parents focus on limiting screen time, what if the real solution isn't found in stronger rules, but in stronger connections?In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, psychologist Tania Johnson sits down with parenting educator and author Nikki Martin to discuss her new book, Love Over Algorithms. Together, they explore how today's digital world is shaping our children, why technology struggles are often relationship struggles, and how parents can create homes where connection is more compelling than the endless pull of the algorithm.Nikki introduces practical, research-informed tools that help families move beyond constant battles over devices. From the Love Loop and the L.O.V.E. Method to the power of the Pause Moment, she shares simple strategies that foster emotional safety, trust, and healthy technology habits without relying on shame, fear, or endless punishment.This conversation offers a refreshing perspective for parents who want to raise digitally healthy children while protecting what matters most—the parent-child relationship.In this episode, you'll learn:Why technology challenges are often rooted in relationship, not just screen time.The difference between the Dopamine Loop and the Love Loop, and why connection changes everything.How to use the L.O.V.E. Method during everyday screen-time struggles.Why the Pause Moment can completely change difficult interactions.How narrating your own technology use helps children develop healthy digital habits.What it means to move from control to trust using the Three Cs of Consent.Practical ways to create a home where children naturally choose connection over constant scrolling.Whether you're introducing your child's first device or navigating daily battles over phones, gaming, or social media, this episode will leave you with practical tools and renewed confidence to raise children who thrive in a digital world—without sacrificing connection along the way. Dr. Nikki Martyn is a parenting educator, speaker, and author of Love Over Algorithms. Passionate about helping families navigate the digital world with confidence, she equips parents with practical, relationship-first strategies that foster healthy technology habits, emotional connection, and resilience in an age of constant distraction.To learn more about Nikki or to purchase Love Over Algorithms, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost always when I'm teaching or presenting, a parent is finally brave enough to ask: “What if I'm too burned out to do any of this?” And then at least half the other parents in the room look expectantly at me because they, too, are wondering how they could possibly conjure up enough energy to use playfulness. They aren't even sure they like their kid enough to offer enough cues of safety.This episode looks at the physiology of burn out, why the strategies you already know feel completely out of reach when you're this depleted, and what's actually possible from here.In this episode, you will learn:Why it takes a lot more than pushing through burnout to shift out of itWhy rest (not more effort) is the first real step toward healingHow teeny tiny drops of safety, not big sweeping changes, are what actually start tipping the scale back toward connectionIf you're looking for a place to start accumulating cues of safety for yourself, come join us in The Club the next time we are welcoming new members!Resources mentioned in this podcast:Felt Safety (Inside) - Part 1 {EP 161} → RobynGobbel.com/feltsafetyinsideFelt Safety (Outside) - Part 2 {EP 162} → RobynGobbel.com/feltsafetyoutsideFelt Safety (Between) - Part 3 {EP 163} → RobynGobbel.com/feltsafetybetweenRead the full transcript at:RobynGobbel.com/tooburnedoutThe Guided Journal will ship to your mailbox on September 21 2026 if you pre-order NOW!You can pre-order anywhere you buy books online. If you'd like a personalized signed copy, pre-order from my local independant book store!Lots of pre-order options, including my local bookstore, and a way to pre-order in bulk (5 or more) and receive a BIG discount at RobynGobbel.com/GuidedJournal If you pre-order TWO or more copies of the new Guided Journal for Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors, you'll get a FREE ticket for Baffling Behaviors LIVE in Richmond, VA!  A four-hour training for parents and caregivers- plus you'll get lunch, snacks, coffee, and some great take-home materials.You can also SPONSOR this event! Help my team and I really nurture and care for burned out parents.RobynGobbel.com Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Money stress rarely stays confined to a spreadsheet. It can shape a home's atmosphere, affect a marriage, and influence how children think about money long after they've grown up.That's one reason Crystal Paine, creator of MoneySavingMom.com and author of The Seven Habits of Financially Healthy Women, believes financial health is about far more than simply earning more or getting all the numbers right.In fact, when Crystal surveyed 4,000 women about their relationship with money, one theme surfaced again and again: fear. Financial stress often left women feeling isolated, ashamed, or worried about whether they were doing enough for their families.But healthy financial habits don't require a perfect income or a perfect financial situation. They begin with honesty, intentionality, and small choices made consistently over time.Financial Health Is About Purpose, Not PerfectionIt's easy to define financial health by visible milestones: being debt-free, having a large savings account, earning a certain income, or reaching some other financial goal.Those can certainly be worthwhile goals. But Crystal encourages a broader perspective. Financial health is about learning to manage money with purpose rather than fear.Money is a tool. And whether you have a lot or a little, you can make thoughtful decisions about how you use what has been entrusted to you. Small habits practiced consistently can gradually change the direction of your finances.Sometimes those decisions seem almost insignificant. Bringing water from home instead of buying a bottle while you're out won't transform your finances overnight. Neither will skipping one unnecessary purchase or setting aside a few dollars.But repeated choices add up. That principle matters not only for your finances but also for the example you set for your children.Your Kids Are Watching How You Handle MoneyParents teach their children about money whether they realize it or not.Crystal remembers explaining financial decisions to her children when they were young—why the family paid cash, why they chose not to buy certain things, and why they handled money the way they did.Years later, she has watched her older children begin making some of those same choices for themselves.Children notice more than we sometimes realize. They observe whether conversations about money create panic or peace. They see whether spending is impulsive or purposeful. They notice generosity, sacrifice, contentment, and self-control.In many ways, more is caught than taught.That doesn't mean parents need to manage money perfectly. It means we should recognize that our everyday financial decisions are helping shape the next generation's understanding of money.Understand the Financial Story You InheritedOf course, not everyone grew up with a healthy financial example.Some people learned discipline and generosity from their parents. Others grew up around financial conflict, scarcity, overspending, anxiety, or complete silence about money.Those experiences can continue influencing us as adults without our realizing it.Crystal encourages people to look back and ask: What did I learn about money growing up? What conversations did my family have? What behaviors were modeled for me? And how are those experiences shaping the choices I make today?Sometimes spending habits have roots much deeper than the purchase itself. They may be connected to experiences, unmet desires, or patterns developed years earlier. Recognizing those influences can help us make different choices moving forward.As Crystal puts it, we cannot change what we are unwilling to confront.Avoiding the numbers may feel safer in the short term, especially when finances already feel overwhelming. But avoidance rarely creates financial peace. Opening the statements, reviewing the spending, and understanding where things actually stand can be an important first step toward making progress.Seek Understanding in Your MarriageMoney disagreements can become especially difficult in marriage because two people often enter the relationship with very different financial histories.One spouse may see spending as freedom while the other sees saving as security. One may have grown up with very little, while the other rarely heard money discussed at all.That's why financial conversations should not begin with, “I'm right, and you're wrong.” Instead, begin with curiosity.Ask questions about what your spouse experienced growing up and why certain financial decisions feel important to them. Understanding doesn't mean you will automatically agree, but it can replace frustration with compassion and make productive conversations much easier.You may not be able to control every financial decision another person makes, but you can take responsibility for the areas entrusted to you and seek greater unity with humility and patience.Let Your Spending Reflect What Matters MostOur financial decisions often reveal our priorities.One helpful exercise is to look at your spending from the last three months and ask what story those transactions tell.Does your spending reflect what you say matters most?Perhaps your family values generosity, margin, meaningful experiences together, education, or becoming debt-free. Whatever those priorities may be, your daily financial decisions should increasingly align with them.That doesn't mean every dollar must accomplish some profound purpose. But it does mean our overall financial direction should reflect intentional choices rather than simply reacting to whatever demands our attention.A Budget Can Create FreedomFor many people, the word budget immediately sounds restrictive. Crystal prefers to think of it differently.Call it a budget, money plan, or spending plan. The name matters less than the purpose: deciding ahead of time how you want to use the resources you have.Rather than limiting freedom, a thoughtful plan can actually create it.When you know where your money is going, you can prioritize what matters, reduce uncertainty, and look back with greater confidence knowing your spending reflected the priorities you intentionally established.A budget isn't punishment. It's simply a tool for stewardship.Take the Next Small StepHealthy financial habits usually aren't built through one dramatic decision. They're formed through hundreds of ordinary ones.Reviewing your spending. Having an honest conversation with your spouse. Bringing lunch from home. Saving a little more. Teaching your children why your family makes certain financial choices. Facing something you've been avoiding.The progress may sometimes feel microscopic, but small steps are still steps forward.And those choices can extend far beyond your own financial life. The habits you practice today help create the financial atmosphere your children grow up in—and may influence how they steward money when they have families of their own.You don't need to fix everything today. Start with one intentional choice, and then make another tomorrow.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:Social Security says I owe about $22,300 from years ago when I worked while receiving disability benefits, even though I had multiple reviews and was never told I owed anything. How can I verify the amount, understand why it took so long to notify me, and make sure the debt is accurate?I'm receiving cancer treatment through the VA. Is there any annual or lifetime dollar limit on VA-covered care that could cause me to lose coverage or require me to get private insurance?Resources Mentioned:Become a FaithFi PartnerFaithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly MagazineThe 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women: How to Stop Stressing, Begin Where You Are, and Build the Future You Want by Crystal PaineMoneySavingMom.com FaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob WestWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Money stress can shape the atmosphere of your home and the lessons your kids carry into adulthood. When parents feel overwhelmed financially, it’s easy to assume that more income is the only solution; however, relief often begins with small, intentional choices that lead to healthy money habits. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Crystal Paine discuss managing money while raising kids. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith and Finance Live . . . biblical wisdom for your financial journey. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here.To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Grant Clark continues the How to Build a Life series through Proverbs with a message on wisdom in parenting. Working from the ninth fatherly discourse in Proverbs 6:20-23, he argues that the goal of parenting is not the cultural scorecard of success but children who know God, walk in his wisdom, and follow Jesus, and he lays out four practices from Proverbs for getting there: delight, demonstrate, disciple, and discipline. The message is for everyone in the room, parents or not, both as children of the Father in heaven and as the aunts and uncles of the church's kids.Grant opens with a story from his own week and names the humility this topic requires: none of the four points is a magic bullet or a quick fix, all of them are processes repeated over years. He recalls the ten fatherly discourses of Proverbs 1-9, where Solomon sits his son down and passes on a whole way of life, what some commentators call a curriculum in wisdom, and offers hope to parents who never received that kind of training themselves. He reads Proverbs 6:20-23: a father and a mother working together to teach, command, guide, and correct their child, where a command is a lamp, teaching is a light, and corrective discipline is the way of life.The four D's:1) Delight in your Children2) Demonstrate How to Walk3) Disciple them in Wisdom4) Discipline them in Love## What is the Goal of Parenting?Before the four practices, Grant asks what parents are actually aiming for. Every parent wants healthy, secure, happy children, but Proverbs gives a larger vision than the Western one of a good school, a good job, and a home. The goal of the Scriptures is that our children would know God, walk in his ways and his Word, and follow Jesus, or in New Testament language, that they would live out the great commandment and the Great Commission. Parenting is not controlling external behavior; it is forming hearts and showing children how to live wisely in God's world. Solomon told his son plainly what his goal for his life was. Grant asks the parents in the room: if your kids were handed the mic this morning and asked what your biggest desire for their life is, what would they say?## 1. Delight in Your ChildrenProverbs 4:3-4. Solomon remembers not only what his parents taught him but how they made him feel: tender, precious, cherished, tenderly loved. Grant reads Tim Keller on this verse:"The verse literally says, "I was the only one in the sight of my mother." A child should feel they are the object of powerful, unconditional love from the parent." – Tim KellerSolomon's parents did not just love him, they enjoyed him, and he wants to pass on both the teaching and the feeling. Grant connects this to the Father's words over Jesus at his baptism in Matthew 3:17, three formative pillars of identity: you are my son, I love you, I am proud of you. He describes speaking those same words over his daughter at bedtime for six and a half years, so that when correction comes, her identity and his love are never in question.Practical ways to show delight: give focused attention and be present, play with them in ways that fit their stage of life, listen to their stories and ask questions, speak affirmation over the good you see in them rather than only calling out the bad, build family memories, and tell and show them often how valuable they are to you.## 2. Demonstrate How to Walk in WisdomProverbs 23:26: "My son, give me your heart and let your eyes observe my ways." The heart in Hebrew thinking is the control center of the person, desires, thinking, and decision making, not just feelings. In context the father is warning his son against envy, drunkenness, sexual sin, and foolish companions, all of them competing for the son's heart. The father is saying: entrust your inner life to my wisdom, let me shape what you love and how you live, and watch my life. Grant links this to Jesus in John 13:15, whose disciples watched him in every conceivable situation, the highs and the lows, and to Paul in Philippians 4:9, whose discipleship strategy was the same: do what you have learned, received, heard, and seen in me.Children learn from instruction and correction, but they are also formed by example. Our lives interpret our words. If we say prayer matters but they never see us pray, if we say church matters but treat it as an obligation, if we say apologizing matters but they never hear us say sorry, they learn from the disconnect. Our faith does not need to be perfect, but it does need to be real, and the most powerful thing a parent can do is be a real example and repent when they mess up. More is caught than taught.## 3. Disciple Them in WisdomGrant summarizes a Gospel Coalition article, "Raising Kids in the Faith is Simpler than you May Think" by Joe Carter, built on research from the Institute for Family Studies. The single strongest predictor of a child's adult faith is not the church, the youth group, or their peers. It is the parents. The behaviors that most strongly predict lasting faith are active and verbal: praying together, saying grace before meals, reading and discussing the Bible, and talking about Jesus regularly in daily life. The report also notes that a generation of parents reacting against purity culture has overcorrected toward a light touch, and that children read parental silence about faith not as respect for their autonomy but as evidence that it is not important. Biblical parenting is intentional.Deuteronomy 6:4-9, the Shema: love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and strength, and repeat these words to your children when you sit in your house, walk along the road, lie down, and get up. Grant quotes Mark and Jan Foreman:Parenting is "on-the-job training. We use the show-and-tell of everyday moments to transmit spiritual life." – Mark and Jan ForemanDeuteronomy 6 holds together the formal and the informal: a daily, age-appropriate rhythm of Scripture and prayer as a family, and the spontaneous moments through the week, discussing situations at school, processing friendship and disappointment, talking about the messages in what they watch, and sharing stories of answered prayer and God's faithfulness. The home is the primary place of discipleship, and parents are the most important disciple makers.One practical action step: Eat together. Sit at the table, talk about highs and lows, and hear their questions. Grant reads from Leonard Sax's book The Collapse of Parenting:"Every meal counts. In a survey of 26,078 adolescents from a wide range of backgrounds—urban and rural, affluent and low-income—researchers asked each kid, In the last seven days, how many days have you had a meal with a parent? Kids who had more meals with a parent were less likely to have "internalizing problems" such as feeling sad, anxious, or lonely. They were less likely to have "externalizing problems" such as fighting, skipping school, or stealing. They were more likely to help others and more likely to report being satisfied with their own life.""But just insisting that everybody eat together, while the TV is blaring and the kids are texting at the dinner table, probably won't accomplish much by itself. We actually have good evidence that when the TV is on during suppertime, many of the benefits of a family meal evaporate."Make intentional, undistracted time to sit and talk about the day together.## 4. Discipline Them in LoveGrant recalls a church visit where Hebrews 12:6, God disciplines those he loves, was the verse on the screen as everyone walked in. Because God loves us, he disciplines, forms, and shapes us. Proverbs has a realistic (not an idealistic) view of children: they are a gift from God, and they are not born wise. Proverbs 22:15 says foolishness is bound up in their hearts, and it is trained out through teaching, correcting, encouraging, and at times rebuking."The word discipline means to punish. While the primary goal of parents is to teach what is right in an environment of love and delight, one of the main ways to do that is to establish both boundaries and consistent consequences for trespassing those boundaries for your children. Why? There is a design in the world, and to go against it brings natural consequences. If parents do not bring carefully controlled, unpleasant consequences into the children's lives, they will go out into the world and bring far more painful and harmful results onto themselves later." - Tim KellerDiscipline prepares children for the real world. Grant points back to Jackie Rodgers' sermon on discipline from the Ephesians series and her ten-year rule: if this behavior is still there in ten years, will it still look cute?He then reads three verses he expects some will find hard, and asks the church not to bypass uncomfortable texts but to humbly study, reflect, and pray through them: Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 22:15, and Proverbs 29:15. He acknowledges directly that some in the room were physically or verbally abused by enraged parents who twisted Scripture, that this was not love, and that faithful families land in different places on how they apply these verses. What matters is the heart of what the verses are saying."...the rod was literally used to punish criminals in ancient society, it came to be a symbol of authority and of discipline in general. So when Proverbs tells parents to use the rod, it does include the possibility of corporal punishment, but it means much more." - Tim KellerThree clarifications. First, the rod does not boil down to spanking; the biblical idea is parents lovingly exercising authority through clear boundaries and meaningful consequences, in a culture where the children often lead the home instead of the parents. Second, Proverbs does not treat the rod as a magic bullet; discipline is not the essence of child rearing and spanking is not the only tool, as "a rod and a reprimand" in Proverbs 29:15 shows. Third, the discipline must be unpleasant. Grant tells the story of taking away his daughter's TV for an afternoon, the tantrum that followed, and the different child at breakfast the next day."We have said that the rod of discipline is not necessarily corporal punishment, but it is punishment—real consequences with teeth in them. If sin and folly are deep in every child's heart, it will take more than words to root them out." - Tim KellerHebrews 12:11: no discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those trained by it, like exercise that feels awful in the moment and bears fruit later. Kids need corrective discipline to grow into healthy, godly adults, and parents are responsible to follow through.So, what does Healthy discipline look like?- Loving- Calm- Consistent- Corrective- Formative- Punishment and Reward- Age-appropriate- RestorativeLoving: it flows from commitment to the child's good, and Proverbs calls the easy path of not disciplining hate. Calm: never driven by uncontrolled anger or frustration, so watch what is going on inside you. Consistent: follow through on the boundaries and consequences you have named. Corrective: it teaches what went wrong and what wisdom looks like, never humiliation, intimidation, or aggression. Formative: it is for their future and who they are becoming, not for our convenience. Punishment and reward: it teaches responsibility for actions, words, and attitudes, with consequences good and bad. Age-appropriate: parenting must change as children mature. Restorative: it ends with reconciliation, prayer, and a hug, with no lingering cloud, followed by talking through what was happening in their heart, what wisdom would have looked like, and what to do next time.## There Are No Perfect ParentsThe goal is not perfection but being pointed to the perfect Father in heaven and learning from him. All four D's are true of God: he delights in his children and sings over them (Zephaniah 3:17), he demonstrates his character to us in Jesus, he disciples us through his Word and Spirit, and he disciplines those he loves for our good. A hard season does not mean you are under God's discipline. When parents fail, they can come to him for mercy and wisdom, and parents should be the lead repenters in the home, quick to apologize and to show their own need for grace so their kids know it is okay to need it too. We cannot control the choices our children will make. We delight in them, demonstrate God's ways, disciple them, and discipline them for their good, and then entrust them to the Father who loves them more than we do.Delight: How will I communicate enjoyment to my child this week?Demonstrate: What area of my life needs to align with what I teach?Disciple: What simple spiritual rhythm could we begin at home?Discipline: Where do I need to become calmer, clearer or more consistent?Through the cross we are adopted into God's family, and the words the Father speaks over Jesus he speaks over us: you are my son, you are my daughter, I love you, and I am proud of you.Verses referenced:Proverbs 6:20-23 (CSB)Proverbs 4:3-4 (CSB)Matthew 3:17 (CSB)Proverbs 23:26 (CSB)John 13:15 (CSB)Philippians 4:9 (CSB)Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (CSB)Hebrews 12:6 (CSB)Proverbs 22:15 (CSB)Proverbs 13:24 (CSB)Proverbs 29:15 (NIV)Hebrews 12:11 (CSB)Zephaniah 3:17 (CSB)

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Advocate Veerash Srikison, a mediator and lecturer in Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development. Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour morning programme is the perfect (and perky!) way to kickstart your weekend. Author and journalist Sara-Jayne Makwala-King spends 3 hours interviewing a variety of guests about all things cultural and entertaining. The team keeps an eye on weekend news stories, but the focus remains on relaxation and restoration. Favourites include the weekly wellness check-in on Saturdays at 7:35am and heartfelt chats during the Sunday 9am profile interview. Listen live on Primedia+ Saturdays and Sundays between 07:00 and 10:00am (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala-King broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/AgPbZi9 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/j1EhEkZ Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Sapiente never planned to become a charitable force in the veteran community, he just wanted to play golf with a celebrity at a charity gala. That single decision in 2013 led him to a life-changing weekend with military families, a friendship with Folds of Honor founder Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, and eventually the creation of Volition America, a lifestyle apparel brand that has raised over $2 million for veteran and first responder families by donating 13% of profits, a number tied to the 13 folds of the American flag. In this conversation with Larry, John shares the origin story behind brand partnerships with Puma, Cobra Golf, and Luminox, the moment he surprised a wounded Navy SEAL with a custom Jeep on July 4th, and his approach to raising four kids while running two manufacturing companies and a nonprofit-adjacent brand. He's candid about the tradeoffs of building a business empire, protecting Mother's Day as sacred family time, and 30 years of weekly date nights with his wife. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to turn a single meaningful moment into a lasting mission, this episode is a direct look at how that actually happens.   Timeline Summary [1:02] The 2013 charity golf event that sparked John's "patriotic awakening" [4:58] Meeting wounded veterans and hearing taps played during a tournament, and the impact it had [9:22] Becoming friends with Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder of Folds of Honor [10:07] The origin of "volition" as a word and a brand philosophy: the power of choice [12:31] A full introduction to John: founder of Volition America, raising over $2 million for veterans [14:32] Raising a confident, self-sufficient daughter, and the values he prioritized as a father [21:56] The family rule that sports never come before Mother's Day [25:43] Referencing Dr. John Delony's take on travel sports ruining the family dinner table [26:46] The mandatory Sunday family dinner tradition that started when the kids were young [28:34] The family rule that every kid needs "a battle," something they're passionate about, one at a time [29:19] A son's question about whether John was disappointed he chose band over sports [31:10] Supporting a daughter who hated soccer but lit up when she found dance [32:13] The father-son talent show plan built around a shared love of Michael Jackson [34:01] Thirty years of marriage and the weekly date nights that started when their kids were young [36:15] Why "if you have to think about your last date night, it's been too long" [43:40] Introducing Volition America and the $2 million raised for Folds of Honor [47:20] The story of surprising Navy SEAL Jeff Samuels with a custom Jeep on July 4th [50:25] How brand partnerships with Puma, Cobra Golf, and Luminox actually came together [53:21] Upcoming brand extensions: a cigar line with Gurkha and a new wine label [55:55] Where to find Volition America and support the mission   Five Key Takeaways A single moment of unexpected exposure, in John's case a charity golf outing, can become a life's mission if you stay open to what it reveals. He wasn't looking for a cause; the cause found him. Kids need something they're passionate about, one thing at a time, not necessarily a sport. Supporting a child's actual interest, whether it's marching band or dance, builds more confidence than pushing them toward what you expected. Protecting non-negotiable family time, like Mother's Day or a weekly date night, requires real boundaries. John's family skipped championship games that landed on Mother's Day because some things matter more than convenience. You cannot build a major business while being a 50/50 present parent every single day. Real tradeoffs exist, and the goal is being genuinely present in the time you do have rather than pretending you can do everything equally. Purpose-driven business partnerships can create value for everyone involved. Brand collaborations built around a genuine mission bring new audiences to both the cause and the partner brand, not just a marketing gimmick.   Links & Resources Volition America: https://volitionamerica.com Folds of Honor: https://foldsofhonor.org The Dad Edge Podcast: https://thedadedge.com/1529 Roommates to Soulmates: http://thedadedge.com/soulmates The Board Room Mastermind: Guest Session: http://thedadedge.com/guest    Closing What stays with me from this conversation is how one afternoon of golf, entered into for the wrong reasons, turned into a mission that's raised over $2 million for the families of fallen and disabled service members. John didn't set out to build a movement, he just stayed open to what that weekend showed him. Whether it's a cause, a kid's unexpected passion, or a weekly date night you've let slide, the same principle applies: show up for the thing in front of you, and let it become what it's going to become. Go out and live legendary.  

Do you ever worry your children are growing up surrounded by too much stuff and wonder how to break the cycle? What if you could raise kids who actually understand the value of less and feel empowered by decluttering? How do you support ageing parents through downsizing when you're not physically there to help?

What keeps us from praying specifically—and what changeswhen we finally do? In this episode of Legacy - AMom Podcast, Tina and Britt explore how honest, specific prayer can deepen our relationship with God, strengthen our faith, and shape the legacy we leave our children. Through Scripture, personal stories, and plenty of relatable mom-life moments, theydiscuss surrendering our plans to God's will, praying bold and difficult prayers, avoiding empty “parrot prayers,” and trusting His answers without putting Him to the test. If you're ready to move beyond surface-level prayer and approach God with greater faith, honesty, and intention, this conversation is for you.Rest Refresh Renew Retreat Information and RegistrationListen to the Raising Kids on Your Knees Podcast with TinaFlying Arrow Productions

Send us Fan MailSeptember is busy—and sometimes the unexpected kid stuff just keeps coming. Between orthodontist appointments, physio, tryouts, sick days, social plans, broken instruments, and all the little things that pop up, it's easy to feel frustrated and think, “Really? I have to deal with this too?”But what if we adjusted our expectations and remembered: this is part of what we signed up for?In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift that helped me stay calmer during a very chaotic week. I'm also talking about letting go of perfectionism—whether that means counting the imperfect exercise reps, recording a day late, clearing out one garbage bag of clutter, or showing up with temporary teeth that got hilariously stained by berries and seeds.Life is not always neat, organized, or perfect—but it can still be good, funny, and meaningful. Sometimes we just need to lower our expectations a little, stop making the inconvenience bigger in our minds, and give ourselves credit for doing what we can.TranscriptHey guys, how's it going? How's your September going? Is it super busy?It's been really busy for us, but this is what we signed up for, right? That's actually what I want to talk to you all about today—the mindset shift that helped me this week, and hopefully it will help you too.This week, just like every other week—but this week a lot more—I've had a lot of unexpected things happen. Not necessarily bad things, but kid-related things, requests, schedules, and things that I had to deal with unexpectedly. Things we didn't plan for.While I was preparing to record this, I thought about a conversation I had with my friend. We went for a walk, and she was sharing some of the struggles she's having at work.She has to work with someone in another department, and every time she has to communicate with that person, they seem surprised and unhappy about the request—even though it's literally their job to accommodate the department my friend works with.They have to work together on all the events, schedules, calendars, and everything. My friend works in the planning department, and the marketing department is responsible for communicating all the events through emails, flyers, and other communications. So it's my friend's job to give marketing all the information about the events, when things should go out, and what needs to be included.Yet every time they communicate, this person seems displeased. Maybe the information came too late, or too early, or there wasn't enough detail. They just seem unhappy, even though this is their job.We laughed about it and said, “Well, it's their job to do that, but why are they so unhappy about it?”Obviously, there's probably some kind of miscommunication or something going on in their head that we don't know about. Maybe they want things done differently, or maybe there's something missing from the picture.But from the outside, it looks like it's their job, and yet they're bothered every time they have to do it.Then I started sharing about all the things I've had to do unexpectedly with my kids. We realized that I was acting exactly like that marketing department.I was thinking, “Oh, really? Do I have to do that now? Couldn't you have told me sooner? Really?”It's kind of comical when you think about it, because it is literally my job to take care of my kids. I'm a stay-at-home mom with four children, and I chose to stay home to take care of my family.So when things come up—like an unexpected trip to the orthodontist because my son broke his bracket again—I have to make the phone call, schedule the appointment, drive there, and work it into the rest of our schedule.And this is probably the tenth time he's broken that bracket.That same boy also got injured again, so I had to get him into physio. I had to make the calls, schedule the appointment, drive him there, and pick him up.Then two of my boys had tryouts for something, but we didn't know the times until the very last minute.On top of that, I had a sick kid at home. Every day, I didn't know whether he was going to school or staying home.And if you're listening to this, you're probably thinking, “Yes, that's me. I understand.”We've all had sick kids at home. But because we're hoping for some peace and quiet, we expect the best. Then when we don't get the best, we have that little feeling of dread and disappointment.I also had to repair an instrument, and this was all in one week.Then there are the social requests. The kids want to hang out with their friends, and there are all the other things that come up.I realized that simply reminding myself, “This is part of my job,” gave me a little bit of a cushion. It helped me calm myself down and not overreact.I'm very easy to overreact and make things into a bigger deal than they need to be. But at the end of the day, this is my job.If I don't have to do those things, that's great. But if I do have to do them, I already signed up for this.That little shift in mindset helped me calm down. At the end of the day, it's not a huge deal to make the phone call, drive somewhere, drop someone off, or wait.It's more the way we think about it that makes it feel so bothersome. We think about it, and then we drive and do all these things, and the inconvenience just compounds.There's a great quote from Modern Family that always makes me laugh. If you haven't watched that show, we love it.The father says, “Everyone can experience life's greatest moments if you just lower your expectations.”And I think that applies here too.When we lower our expectations, we can access more calm. We can stop feeling like a victim and instead feel like, “Hey, I'm in charge. This is okay.”Then we can see the beautiful moments in it too.The other thing I've been practicing is connected to the same idea: not going for perfect.I've been doing some core exercises at home, and I noticed that if I couldn't do a movement perfectly, I didn't want to count that repetition toward my goal of 30.I had to correct my thinking and say, “You know what? This does count, even if it isn't perfect.”One side of my body is weaker and tighter, so the movement isn't always going to look perfect. I had to decide that I'm going to count all of the imperfect repetitions because I'm still doing the exercise.That has been a big change for me—letting go of perfectionism and letting go of the fear that something doesn't count if it isn't done perfectly.I'm still getting closer to my goal of getting stronger. I'm still getting exercise in during the day. I'm making progress, and I don't have to be afraid that it isn't enough.So if that's you, try counting the imperfect repetitions toward your goal.I know it's easier said than done. Sometimes we don't even realize we're trying to make something perfect until someone points it out, or until we realize we didn't count a repetition because it wasn't perfect.A lot of people don't count exercise unless it's an hour at the gym or an intense workout. But a walk is exercise. A bike ride with a friend is exercise.Count the things that aren't perfect, but that still move you toward your goal.That's helping me get stronger, and it's also helping me not be upset that everything isn't perfect.Hopefully these examples help you too.That's what this whole journey is about for me. I'm just a stay-at-home mom sharing the things I'm struggling with and how I'm working through them.Hopefully it inspires you to approach your own problems in a similar way and keep solving them. Because solving problems gives you momentum to keep solving more problems, and that feels really, really good.And, by the way, I'm going to give you another example. I'm all over the place, but I think they're all related because they're all about solving problems.Get another garbage bag and go through your house. Collect things that can be donated, things that are broken, and things that are garbage.It's going to feel so good. It's going to feel productive, and it will get you moving in the direction of tackling the clutter wherever it is.It's going to make your life easier. I promise you. It feels so good, and it is so worth it.Even if you only do five minutes a day, it's worth it. It will clear out the clutter and make space for the life you're already living.It will make it easier to organize your home and live in it. It's really worth it.So that's what I have for you today.By the way, I'm recording a day late because yesterday was crazy. But see? Not perfect.I just told myself, “It's not a big deal if it isn't on a Wednesday. Who cares?”Ideally, I'd like to release an episode every Wednesday, but today is Thursday. So what?But I'm having a good day. I played tennis with my friend, and she beat me today—but I beat her last time.Still, not perfect, but great.Oh my gosh, I have to tell you this funny story. This is definitely another great example of not being perfect.I'm getting some dental work done. I'm replacing the two veneers on my two front teeth. I've had them for 17 years, and it's time to replace them.I went in yesterday and had the procedure done. It was a very long procedure, and I was so ready to leave by the end.They put in temporary teeth while the lab creates the permanent ones. I'm going back in a week to have the permanent ones put in.The temporary teeth don't match the colour of my other teeth perfectly. They're much lighter, so they already look terrible—like a little Halloween decoration.I had t Support the show

We're raising children in a world our parents never had to navigate—one shaped by algorithms, social media comparison, constant stimulation, and an unprecedented pressure to perform. Dr. Shefali calls this phenomenon "algorithmic abduction": the ways technology can quietly shape our children's identities, attention, relationships, and sense of self. But while the world around our children has radically changed, many of our parenting models haven't. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Shefali explores the growing crisis facing today's boys and girls. Dr. Shefali has written two books on raising conscious boys and girls, and is on to discuss why she wrote these books now and what we can learn from them. This is an essential conversation for every parent, educator, and anyone who cares about the next generation. Please share it with your friends.   KEY TOPICS: What Conscious Parenting Really Is (03:00) Parents' Ego, Humility, and True Connection (03:40) Why Two Separate Books for Daughters and Sons (06:27) Practical Tools: Listening Without Judgment & Silent Walks (07:38) The Algorithmic Abduction of Childhood (11:03) Different Wiring of Girls and Boys, Same Tender Essence (10:01) Replacing Screen Time with Real-World Connection (15:12) Letters from Sons and Daughters to Their Parents (18:16) How Labels, Triggers, and Hormones Shape Our Kids' Selves (21:25) Parent Overload, Lost Village, and the Power of Community (29:57)   RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@herstarringrole Follow on APPLE PODCASTS Follow on SPOTIFY PODCASTS Join Michele's Newsletter + Get a List of 52-Selfcare Tips GUEST INFORMATION Book: Raising Conscious Daughters and Raising Conscious Sons Website: https://www.drshefali.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali/   *The Her Starring Role podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

Friendships can be one of the greatest joys in a child's life, but they can also be one of the biggest challenges. From playground disagreements to teenage drama, parents often wonder how to help their kids build healthy, meaningful relationships.In this episode of Carpool Conversations, Amy and Sarah sit down with Amanda Mejias, Lifeway Specialist for Girls Ministry and Women in Ministry, to talk about helping kids navigate friendships with confidence. Amanda shares practical ways parents can encourage healthy friendships, help kids work through conflict, and teach them how to communicate with honesty and kindness.Most importantly, she explains why a strong sense of identity in Christ can change the way kids approach friendships, rejection, and belonging. You'll also hear encouragement for parents who are walking alongside a child experiencing friendship struggles and learn why modeling healthy relationships matters.Whether your child is making new friends, dealing with conflict, or learning how to be a good friend, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for every stage.Resources:This is Friendship by Amanda Mejias & Corinne Allen--Question of the Week: Who would you say is your best friend in this season or in your class at school?-- Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara JonesGuest: Amanda MejiasProducers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun--Learn more about WinShape Camps: winshapecamps.orgInstagram: @winshapecampsFacebook: @winshapecampsTikTok: @winshapecamps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You've called every therapist in town and heard the same thing back: not taking new clients. Or you're the one on the other end of that call, staring at a kid whose behavior you can't make sense of, wondering if you're just not cut out for this. I get it. I intimately understand both sides of this struggle. In this episode, you'll learn:Why a dysregulated parent needs the same thing from their practitioner that a child needs from their parentWhat actually changes behavior long-term (hint: unfortunately, it's not a tool. That would be this easy!)Why this nested process — professional, parent, child — is the core framework that makes the Immersion Program unique. And, what makes it work. Apply for the Immersion Program at RobynGobbel.com/immersionFind a practitioner who is an Immersion Program Graduate at RobynGobbel.com/DirectoryResources mentioned in this podcast:Apply for the Immersion Program → RobynGobbel.com/immersionFind a practitioner who is an Immersion Program Graduate → RobynGobbel.com/DirectoryRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/samethingThe Guided Journal will ship to your mailbox on September 21 2026 if you pre-order NOW!You can pre-order anywhere you buy books online. If you'd like a personalized signed copy, pre-order from my local independant book store!Lots of pre-order options, including my local bookstore, and a way to pre-order in bulk (5 or more) and receive a BIG discount at RobynGobbel.com/GuidedJournal If you pre-order TWO or more copies of the new Guided Journal for Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors, you'll get a FREE ticket for Baffling Behaviors LIVE in Richmond, VA!  A four-hour training for parents and caregivers- plus you'll get lunch, snacks, coffee, and some great take-home materials.You can also SPONSOR this event! Help my team and I really nurture and care for burned out parents.RobynGobbel.com We are waiting to read your application for the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals! RobynGobbel.com/immersion for every detail about the program you could be curious about!  Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

What if one of our most loving parenting instincts is accidentally making our kids less confident?Oof.As parents, we're wired to help. To reassure. To rescue. To make the crying stop in the grocery store before everyone in aisle seven starts judging us. (You know what I mean?)But child psychologist Dr. Kathryn Hecht says kids aren't nearly as fragile as we sometimes treat them.In fact, they need age-appropriate challenges to build what she calls “handleability”, that deep-down belief that says: This is hard, but I can handle it.I absolutely loved this conversation because it gets right into the practical question so many of us are wrestling with: How do we raise kids who can actually handle hard things?We dig into:Why constantly removing obstacles can undermine a child's confidence, even when we're doing it out of loveThe fascinating idea that kids are anti-fragile, and why some stress and challenge actually help build emotional resilienceWhy “healthy kids = happy kids” is a parenting myth we may need to toss outHow rescuing a child brings short-term relief but can create more distress long-termWhy our kids sometimes interpret our help as evidence that they couldn't have handled it themselvesWhat “coping efficacy” or “handleability” looks like in normal family life, without turning your home into a psychology clinicWhy exposure therapy is much less scary than it sounds, and how parents can help kids take small, voluntary steps toward something difficultThe difference between roller-coaster scary and horror-movie scary, and why that distinction might completely change how you help an anxious or hesitant childDr. Hecht has this incredible ability to take clinical psychology and turn it into language that makes you think, “Ohhhh. I can actually use this with my kid.”And I have a feeling you'll finish this one looking at your child's next hard moment a little differently.Resources We Mention for Raising Resilient KidsSee Dr. Kathryn's books:The Be Brave Activity Book: 100 Exposure-Based Challenges That DARE Kids to Boss Back Their Worry and Anxiety Once and for All (Amazon/Bookshop.org)Releasing in February 2027 – The Can-Do Activity Book for Kids: Try Things on Your Own, Deal with Big Feelings, and Grow Confident Along the Way (Amazon/Bookshop.org)Watch Dr. Kathryn's TEDx Talk, “How to raise kids who can handle hard things”How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims and my interview with JulieGet your kids started learning to do hard things with #LifeSkillsNow!Check out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

In this episode of the HUNTR Podcast, Mike Lawer is back in the studio for another conversation that goes just about everywhere. We talk about Pennsylvania's recent game warden ruling, hunting and private property, raising kids in the outdoors, deer camp, and plenty of wild stories from years past. With hunting season finally here, what better way to kick things off than by bringing on a fan favorite, Mike Lawer. We appreciate Mike for joining us, and we'll catch you next time. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.0:00 Mike Lawer Is Back7:18 Game Wardens & Private Property Rights23:11 Hunting Laws & Raising New Hunters30:05 Eating Groundhog & Wild Game43:20 Flying With a Rattlesnake59:56 Raising Kids in the Outdoors1:14:30 The Wild Horse & Public Land Problem1:30:00 Guns, Canada & Hunting Regulations1:38:26 The Ultimate Pennsylvania Deer Camp1:49:36 Mike's New Business Venture2:00:00 Making a Living From the Outdoors2:29:00 The Hunt That Got Mike FiredFollow Mike on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mikethemagicman90/SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEShop HUNTR Merch:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off)Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase)Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)GhostCat Bikes: https://ghostcatbikes.com/?rfsn=9288680.8da010 (Code HUNTR)Redneck Blinds: https://redneckblinds.com/HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/

In a world overflowing with data, trends, and “expert advice,” how do we know what wisdom we can actually trust? In this episode of Raising Kids on Your Knees, Tina explores the difference between worldly wisdom and the wisdom that comes from God — and why Scripture remains the most reliable guide for moms today. You'll learn five practical ways to anchor your heart (and your children's hearts) in truth, cultivate teachability, and build a home grounded on the Rock. If you're longing for clarity, confidence, and biblical direction in a noisy world, this episode will encourage and equip you.Praying Moms Do Matter ArticleRest Refresh Renew Retreat InformationFlying Arrow Productions

Living in the Bay Area is expensive, and raising kids here can be especially tough. So how do people do it? KQED reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi talks with three families about what they're doing to get by. From cramming a family of four into one studio apartment to giving up on the dream of home ownership, compromise is always part of the equation. This episode first aired on May 4, 2026. Links: How We Get By | KQED In the Bay Area, Raising Kids Comes With Compromise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this first episode of season five of Legacy - A Mom Podcast, Tina and Britt talk about the very real feeling of being socially overwhelmed—especially in seasons when schedules ramp up, group chats never stop, and mom life pulls us in every direction. Britt shares honestly about learning that she can't be close friends with everyone, and Tina brings perspective on priorities, peace, and being present at home. Together, they talk about setting healthy boundaries, stepping back without guilt, choosing meaningful friendships, and remembering that our first priorities are Jesus, our family, and the people God has truly called us to walk closely with. If you've ever felt stretched thin by social expectations, this conversation is a reminder that it's okay to be friendly without being everyone's best friend.Rest Refresh Renew Retreat InformationListen to the Raising Kids on Your Knees PodcastFlying Arrow Productions

Fall brings new rhythms, new opportunities, and a fuller calendar. But not every good opportunity is right for your family in this season.In this episode, Dr. Josh spends some time sharing how to wade through everything competing for your time, attention, and identity. He leaves us with one question: "Is your schedule helping your family live out of who God called you to be"? He helps you find clarity in your decisions, protect your marriage, connect with your kids, and build a schedule around what matters most.Here are some highlights: • Clarifying your family's yeses and nos• Protecting intimacy in your marriage• Getting on the same team with your spouse• Connecting with your kids in everyday moments• Protecting peace without missing what matters• Letting your values, not your calendar, set the pace• Abiding in Jesus to discern what belongs in this seasonTime Stamps: 00:00 Introduction2:30 Are Christian families much different than the rest of the world?4:15 Why this season requires clarity11:30 When successful leaders feel like their family gets the leftovers15:30 How family values bring clarity to your schedule20:00 Identifying the opponents to intimacy in your marriage25:30 Creating an “Us Against the World” attitude in your marriage30:30 Why we sometimes choose chaos over quiet33:00 “Let your yes be yes and your no be no”37:00 The ordinary moments that create extraordinary connection42:00 What your tongue reveals about your heart46:00 How to lead your family with peace and joyShow Notes: Looking for leadership coaching to be famous at home? https://www.famousathome.com/individualcoachingMen, sign up for the next Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Get a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/4cm9mRSFollow Josh on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua.straub Follow Christi on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christistraub Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome*Thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode! Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for $100 off your timepiece! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/famous

My guiding north star when I was a therapist working with kids (and grown-ups) was always helping them not just get to know their brain and how it works, but actually to develop a relationship with the parts of themselves that seemed to always be getting into trouble. It's not really just brain facts that are helpful to kids. Teaching them about their brain creates the possibility that they can develop a new relationship with their brain- and that's where the real magic starts to happen. In this episode you'll learn:Why understanding your kid's brain matters less than helping them build an actual relationship with it — one held by compassion and curiosity instead of judgmentWhat integration of consciousness and state integration mean, and why flexibility between an owl, watchdog, and possum state (or whatever your family calls them) is the real marker of changeWhy modeling this with your own watchdog and possum first gives your kid permission to risk doing the sameI'm teaching a live webinar on how to actually do this with your own kids on September 8 — and if you're already part of The Club, it's included, no extra registration needed.Resources mentioned in this podcast:Online Training! Teach Kids About Their Owl, Watchdog & Possum Brain! → RobynGobbel.com/TeachKidsTheBrainRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/relationshiptobrainTeaching Kids about their Owl, Watchdog, and Possum brain is one great way to help GROW their owl brain!And I can teach you exactly how!Head to RobynGobbel.com/TeachKidsTheBrain for information and registration.https://robyngobbel.com/training/teachkidsthebrain/ We are waiting to read your application for the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals! RobynGobbel.com/immersion for every detail about the program you could be curious about!  Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

This week on Yo Quiero Dinero I sat down with Leslie Priscilla, a Parent Coach, founder of Latinx Parenting, and author of the brand-new book CHANCLA: Healing Our Families, Ourselves, and Our Culture. Together we talk about the things that aren't always so easy when it comes Latino parenting: the good, the bad, and la chancla itself. We're getting into intergenerational trauma, why "gentle parenting" content ignores the reality Latina moms actually live in, what reparenting really looks like day to day, and how the money scarcity messaging we grew up with shapes our kids for life. Don't sleep on this one! WE GET INTO:1:13 Latino Parenting & Breaking Cycles2:15 Leslie's Parenting Journey6:58 Parenting with Compassion Under Pressure18:11 Why La Chancla? Reclaiming a Cultural Symbol24:51 Setting Boundaries in Multigenerational Families35:36 Reparenting Yourself44:39 Healing When Parents Won't Take Accountability45:39 Scarcity, Money & Self-Worth49:15 Raising Kids to Question Authority56:46 Building Self-Worth & Emotional Safety1:03:28 A New Vision for Latino Family Healing1:07:22 Where to Find Leslie & the BookKEY TAKEAWAYS: → All behavior (yours and your kid's) is a strategy to meet a need and reframing "bad behavior" this way changes everything.→ Reclaiming la chancla means aiming it at the systems (patriarchy, capitalism, white supremacy, harmful religious dogma) instead of at your kids.→ Reparenting isn't about indulging your inner child; it's a disciplined practice of asking "what would be loving right now?"→ You can't control how your parents or grandparents react to you parenting differently — but you can still do it differently.→ Scarcity language ("we don't have money") shapes a kid's relationship to money and self-worth long into adulthood.→ Respect ≠ obedience. Teaching kids to question authority is a survival skill, not disrespect.CONNECT WITH LESLIE:– Latinx Parenting: https://latinxparenting.org– Buy the book: https://latinxparenting.org/chancla-book/ – Follow Leslie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinxparenting TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH YO QUIERO DINERO:

Our kids are growing up in a world run by AI and algorithms, it's SO important we actually understand what's going on with these technologies in order to parent in this age. This week i sat down with Kartik Hosanagar, a Wharton professor who's studied AI and algorithms for over twenty years, to talk through what parents actually need to know right now. In this episode we dive into:what parents need to know about raising kids in the age of AIhow algorithms shape what you and your kids see every day free will with social media and AIcan you actually trust AIhow to stay in control of technology as a parentwhen should you give your kid a phonewhy no social media for kidshow to raise kids who can think for themselves with AI everywherehow AI learns compared to how children learnis it safe to put personal information into ChatGPTdeepfakes and why you should protect your kids photos onlinehow much energy AI really uses and its impact on our world---------------------------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT LINKS•✨ Join our Mom Club on Patreon HERE ✨

The world isn't getting easier—and raising kids who can stand firm in it won't happen by accident. Today I'm joined by Dr. Matthew Weathers of Bob Jones University to talk about raising young people with character, conviction, competence, and courage. We're talking about why kids need to do hard things, why parents have to model what we want our children to become, and how to prepare them to stand for Christ when the culture pushes back. Remember, we can't pass on what we don't possess.Angel Studios — Stream Seeking Persephone, a beautiful Regency-era love story built on character, trust, and forgiveness, at Join To Watch Seeking Persephone | Angel .Learn more about Bob Jones University and opportunities for homeschool families at Visit BJU and Homeschool Students .Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values.My Freedom Cart — Buy Direct. Live Better. Support America.Show mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentionsWebsite | Heidi St JohnSupport the show! | Donation | Heidi St. John (Powered by Donorbox)Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohnYoutube |    / @‌heidistjohnpodcast  Instagram | @‌heidistjohnFacebook | Heidi St. JohnX | @‌heidistjohnFaith That Speaks Online CommunitySubmit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | Fan Mail Friday — Heidi St John

#ChrisDistefano #StandUp #Comedy Adam Ray joins Chris Distefano in the Chaos Bus for an absolutely unhinged episode in the middle of New York City. Adam talks about preparing for Kill Tony at Madison Square Garden, becoming a first-time dad, his rise in comedy, his new Netflix show The Adam Ray Show and why part of him still wants a shot at Saturday Night Live. Plus, Chris and Adam interact with random New Yorkers, get wrapped in tefillin on the street, debate comedy, tell childbirth horror stories and somehow turn a normal podcast into complete NYC chaos. 00:00 Adam Ray Joins the Chaos Bus 03:14 Hunter Biden & Adam's Wife Stepping In 05:23 Adam Ray Is Having His First Baby 07:07 Chris' Childbirth Horror Stories 14:01 Kill Tony at Madison Square Garden 18:31 Chaos With New Yorkers 21:17 The Pressure of Performing at MSG 22:20 Adam Ray's Rise & the Kill Tony Backlash 24:48 Raising Kids on the Stuff You Love 27:39 Adam's Talent & Late-Night Future 28:33 Adam Ray Opens Up About SNL 29:30 Adam's Netflix Show & His Characters 33:25 Chris & Adam Get Wrapped in Tefillin 41:41 A Random New Yorker Interrupts the Podcast 43:27 He Can't Name a Single Comedian 45:52 The Random People Saved in Chris' Phone 51:08 Adam's Sensei Breaks His Hand 52:06 The Most Chaotic Podcast in NYC Subscribe for new episodes of Chrissy Chaos! UNCUT WILD CONTENT GO HERE

Homeschooling isn't just about academics. It's about shaping character, habits, and family culture in the everyday moments. In this conversation with Erin from Gentle + Classical Press, we talk about what the early years can look like without the pressure of early academics, how to raise children who know how to use their free time well, and why consistency matters more than perfection. You'll hear encouragement for the overwhelmed mom, perspective on kids' different personalities, and practical ways to build a gentle and classical foundation in your home. If you're looking for fresh vision and tangible ideas for your homeschool days, this is an episode you won't want to miss!In this episode, we cover:Erin's family life with four children, 15 years of homeschooling, and a business run alongside homesteadingA shift from academic goals to discipleship, character development, and strong family habitsThe meaning of a “gentle and classical” approach, blending Charlotte Mason influence with classical education in a soft, approachable wayPreschool years centered on scripture memory, virtues through song, habit training, and life skills, with limited academics before age sixEncouragement for overwhelmed moms: God equips you for the children He gave you, one hard day won't undo everything, and comparison online is misleadingThe role of children's personalities in shaping both family dynamics and parental growthHomeschooling with a deeper purpose of individualized learning, supporting specific needs, and cultivating family cultureLessons learned from the early years, including the importance of consistency in habits and the danger of overemphasizing grades or peer influenceRecognizing readiness for formal learning by watching attention spans, keeping lessons short, and letting children progress in their own timeHomeschooled kids often learn to use free time creatively, developing projects and play rather than becoming bored or dependent on screensView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDListen to Erin's recent podcast episode about why homeschooling is a foundational choice for her familyCheck out Erin's preschool homeschool offerings Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTErin Cox of The Gentle + Classical Press | Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you'd like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, podcasting moms collide as Kristin and Jen are joined by very special friends of the podcast: Nicci Smith and Lise Smith, moms of fan favorites, Connor and Tanner from Love on the Spectrum! We get the real spiel on how it is to have your parenting be spotlighted on the biggest streaming platform out there, the BTS realness of recording Love on the Spectrum and how all moms, both mom of neurodivergent kids and neurotypical kids, can better support each other. Thank you to our sponsors!Thanks to our sponsor, Square!Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://www.square.com/go/momsohard!#squarepodThanks to our sponsor, Famous Footwear!Right now, it's BOGO. Buy one pair, get one half off at Famous Footwear. Shop instore to get $10 to spend this fall. Some exclusions apply.Thanks to our sponsor, Skims!Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of our favorite pieces, at http://www.skims.comIf you are interested in advertising on this podcast email advertising@pionairepodcasting.comTo request #IMOMSOHARD to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.comCHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet Lise & Nicci from Love on the Spectrum04:29 Why We LOVE Love on the Spectrum07:25 Parenting With Love, Honesty & Humor13:05 Helping Your Kids Through Anxiety18:28 Raising Kids as a Family24:27 How Lise & Nicci Became Friends33:40 Putting Your Family Out There Online37:01 What Love on the Spectrum Is Really Like Behind the Scenes43:03 How to Be a Good Friend to a Mom With an Autistic Child49:37 The Awkward Mom Stories

To change things up from a typical re-run, our team has put together “deep dive” episodes on specific topics or themes, pulling key moments from relevant episodes and bringing them together for one comprehensive listening experience. In this Deep Dive, Jackie and Preston revisit conversations they've had together (and with some guests, too) about parenting. This episode discusses building simple rhythms of Scripture and prayer in the home, how to help kids develop a faith of their own, and navigating hard conversations without shame. Today's Deep Dive features content from four past episodes: Family and Parenting with Generations in Mind: A Conversation With The Ortlunds (November 2024) – https://youtu.be/UO8QC-JLj90 Boy Mom Stuff, Preaching, and Other Gems with Priscilla Shirer (September 2024) – https://youtu.be/EVwZfvh3OfI Unforgiveness, Raising Kids in the Last Days, and Proud Preachers: A Q&A Episode (July 2025) – https://youtu.be/g6Ik2mrs6bU Discipling Kids in a Sexually Broken World With Laurie and Matt Krieg (October 2025) – https://youtu.be/Q6cFmUZ0zho This Episode is Sponsored By: https://weekendtoremember.com — Register now with code PERRY to save $100 on any getaway! https://gominno.com/ — Sign up online with code PERRY to get your first month FREE! - With The Perrys is a podcast where biblical truth meets honest conversation. Join Preston Perry and Jackie Hill Perry as they discuss theology, relationships, parenting, culture, and the everyday realities of following Jesus. With humor, transparency, and a deep commitment to Scripture, each episode aims to point listeners back to Christ, deepen their understanding of God's Word, and encourage faithful obedience in every area of life. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://withtheperrys.myflodesk.com/zhfus4jx1s Follow Preston: https://www.instagram.com/preston_n_perry/ Follow Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jackiehillperry/ Follow The Perrys: https://www.instagram.com/withtheperrys/ Join Preston's discipleship community for men: https://www.patreon.com/PrestonPerry/membership Shop BOLD Apparel: https://boldapparel.shop/ withtheperrys.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices