Podcasts by Famous at Home
We all want to put our families center stage. Yet, in a world competing for our time, attention, and identity, our families often get our leftovers instead of our best. Welcome to the Famous at Home podcast, with marriage and leadership coaches, Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.
With a realistic, grace-filled look at the struggles families face, the Famous at Home podcast is like having a cup of coffee with authentic friends who just “get you.” yet with the practical and life-changing coaching strategies Josh and Christi use to help spouses, parents, and leaders stay emotionally engaged and connected to their biggest fans.
With topics designed to help you become a rockstar in your own home, set healthy rhythms between work and home, and build a rock-solid marriage, the Famous at Home podcast will encourage and inspire you.
Because the greatest red carpet you’ll ever walk, is through your front door.
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Simplifying an Overwhelmed Schedule: Moving from Priorities to Priority from 2023-12-07T16:32:10
Did you know that the English word "priority," when it came into the English language, stayed singular for 500 years? Not until the 1900's did we make it plural. As Listen
Authenticity, Contentment, and Finding Significance: An Interview with Christi Straub from 2023-12-01T11:49:57
In honor of Christi's birthday, Josh talks to her about what this milestone means and how she's processing the feeling of entering a new decade of life. Christi shares valuable lessons she's learne...
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Living From a Whole Heart with Matt Redman from 2023-11-25T00:26:26
Grammy Award-winning singer / songwriter, worship leader, author, and all around incredible human being, Matt Redman,...
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What Christmas Really Means to our Kids from 2023-11-18T01:08:43
*Warning: In this wholesome conversation with our children, we talk about Santa Claus. The phrase in our home is, "Santa is pretend, and in our home, we pretend." For that reason, and that reason a...
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A Conversation About Grief, Loss, and Serious Illness with Jane Butler from 2023-11-10T19:02:50
Sickness, grief, and loss are inevitable. All of us will experience or walk with close loved ones through sudden loss, or the complexities of a serious or life-threatening illness.
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Discerning God's Voice for Today: Straub Family Adventure Part II from 2023-11-03T14:24:14
Have you ever worried that you might have missed what God was trying to tell you? Maybe you didn't hear Him correctly? Maybe you even wonder if there's too much noise around you to hear His still, ...
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Families Who Celebrate the Good Stuff from 2023-10-26T15:56:47
Instead of seeing the "good stuff" right in front of us, we often hold a mental checklist of what will get better "someday." The impact this has on our children cannot go unnoticed.
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How Unnecessary "Yeses" and Busyness Rob Our Joy from 2023-10-19T13:48:48
We've been on a journey of simplifying our lives. While it hasn't been the easiest path, we're discovering unexpected beauty along the way.
This week, we share what we're learning during...
When Your Kids Need More of You Than You Can Give from 2023-10-13T14:02:12
Our nervous system's main job is to protect us, but what happens when it's our kid's need for more of us (more time, more play, more food, more...more...more...) that makes us feel unsafe? How do w...
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Living in the Now from 2023-10-06T19:36:29
How can we live more in the moment? Besides, the here-and-now is a gift, which is why it's called being "present" (see what we did there?!?)
Philippians 4 models for us what it looks lik...
Families Who Dream from 2023-09-29T15:51:43
God placed eternity in our hearts (Ecc. 11), and along with that, dreams and desires for using the gifts He's given us. Yet, somewhere along the way, we succumb to the belief that our dreams will n...
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When Your Life Feels Like a Thousand-Piece Puzzle from 2023-09-21T05:15:02
Have you taken a thousand-piece puzzle and dumped it upside down on a table? Pieces everywhere. Some right side up. Others right side down. Border pieces mixed with middle pieces. That's what our l...
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Core Essentials for Family Connection from 2023-09-14T05:15:02
It's the time of year for new rhythms, school routines, and activities. But that also comes with the subtle feeling of disconnection with everyone going in separate directions. In this episode, we ...
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Discovering Your Family's "Why" from 2023-08-31T13:21:56
Summer coming to a close inevitably means new routines. But have you considered where those routines are taking you? How those routines today, if continued, will shape your children's hearts a deca...
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Navigating Life Transitions Well from 2023-08-25T03:20:07
In last week's episode, we revealed the news of our big life transition as a family. Though this particular move was a big one for us, you've likely faced life transitions of all sizes. The end of ...
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You Did What?! The Straub Fam's New Adventure from 2023-08-17T17:47:54
In the last few months, you've likely heard us talk about our desire to prioritize biblical simplicity and hospitality in our home. This week, we share a couple of big, emotional, yet exciting anno...
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Fighting for Peace in Your Home from 2023-08-10T16:09:09
One of the most frequent questions we're asked is how we maintain a spirit of peace with a family of five and all we have going on. "How do you carry such calm in your interactions with each other?...
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Parent Q&A: Toddlers, Discipline, Divorce, and Loss of Relationships from 2023-08-04T18:41:21
We love hearing from you, our podcast family, and talk about the topics you care about most. This week, we address questions related to raising toddlers, disciplining kids, walking your kids throug...
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The Worry-Free Parent with Sissy Goff from 2023-07-28T18:09:18
We're not in lack when it comes to what to worry about in today's world, especially as parents. With school approaching, we wanted to bring back one of our favorite humans and Famous at Home guests...
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How Do We Practice Sabbath? from 2023-07-20T05:05:28
There are many misconceptions about what practicing the Sabbath, or ceasing from work, really entails. People often view Sabbath as a day for lounging around the house, binging a show on Netflix, o...
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Raising Respectful Kids with Mark and Tina Seago from 2023-07-13T21:24:03
Have you ever met a family and thought, "Wow, whatever you've done to raise your kids, I need some of that!?" Mark and Tina Seago are one of those couples. Together, they have seven kids, live on a...
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How Ancient Wisdom Can Heal the Modern Family with Jeremy and April Pryor from 2023-07-07T13:34:49
Last week's conversation centered around how we're rethinking how we lead our family against the common wester...
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Simplicity, Transitions,&What We're Learning About Family Growth from 2023-06-29T05:15
In many ways, the western culture we live in wars against family growth. This episode is a conversation about how we're seeing the western cultural norms influence our own family and some of the st...
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The Joy of Fatherhood with Dude Dad's Taylor Calmus from 2023-06-22T05:15
Who doesn't feel incompetent in the areas of handiness, creativity, and childlike play when it comes to entering your child's world? Perhaps we don't need to make it as complicated as we think. In ...
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On Fatherhood, Honor, and Vision from 2023-06-15T05:15
A couple weeks ago Josh interviewed Christi about her experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice. This week, roles reverse and Christi interviews Josh about his experiences with fa...
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The Intentional Father with Jon Tyson from 2023-06-08T15:41:27
After his first interview became one of our most listened to and talked about episodes in podcast history, Pastor Listen
On Motherhood, Healing, and Hearing God's Voice: Part 2 from 2023-06-01T19:25:08
Last week, we started a two-part mini-series where Josh interviewed Christi about her own experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice. This week, we continue the conversation, as Ch...
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On Motherhood, Healing, and Finding Your Voice: Part 1 from 2023-05-25T05:15
We had a revelation together recently about how we converse on our podcast. It was a revealing conversation (of which we discuss in this week's episode) that ultimately led to a two-episode series ...
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Raising Resilient Kids from 2023-05-18T05:15
As parents, fostering an environment of resilience for our kids is arguably one of the most important ways we can set our kids up for healthy relationships and self-competence. Yet, with the state ...
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Kids and Hurry Sickness from 2023-05-11T16:00
We live in a constant state of hurry. Our culture even rewards it. Whether it's back-to-back work meetings, rushing kids to and from school activities, or getting dinner on the table, hurry influen...
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4 Pillars of Emotional Health for Kids from 2023-05-04T05:15
How do we enter into our kid's world and build their emotional health and resilience? In this episode, we outline 4 pillars that help us lay a foundation for our kids to manage their emotions, conn...
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How to Reclaim Family Time Without Moving to a Flip Phone with Joey Odom from 2023-04-27T05:15
Screen time is one of the biggest issues facing families today--and we're not just referring to our kids. We set alarms on our phones, await important calls, send urgent emails, and the list goes o...
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Becoming Teammates in Marriage from 2023-04-20T05:15
Would you describe your spouse as your greatest teammate? Probably depends on the day, right? We all have opponents that war against the connection in our marriage and cause conflict. But how do we...
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Where Do I Find the Time? from 2023-04-13T20:06:41
Does it feel like you just don't have the time? For what you ask? Well, anything really. Working out. Praying. Even a 5-minute shower. Anything that brings you life instead of draining it from you....
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When Life Throws Too Much at You from 2023-04-06T05:15
How do we lead our families and push through the daily grind when it feels as though life is just throwing too much at you?
In this episode, Josh and Christi open up about their recent ...
When You Can't Rest Part 2: Weekly Sabbath and Yearly Vacation from 2023-03-31T05:15
Do you feel exhausted, yet can't seem to enter into rest? Don't worry, you're not alone, and it makes sense. Our nervous system has a built-in protective mechanism that constantly fights to keep us...
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How to Love with Bill and Laurie Lokey from 2023-03-24T22:46:30
Welcome to part two of our two-part special bonus episodes this week. This may very well be the most insightful, helpful episodes on marriage we’ve ever recorded. Bill Lokey, a man who became a fa...
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How to Be Loved with Bill and Laurie Lokey from 2023-03-24T21:32:46
We have two special bonus episodes. These may very well be the most insightful, helpful episodes we’ve ever recorded. The wisdom of Ecclesiastes says, “It is better to go to a house of mourning th...
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When You Can't Rest Part 1: In Everyday Life from 2023-03-23T05:15
Whether you have a newborn baby, kids in elementary school, or teenagers on the go, it's no surprise that rest can feel out of reach. We try to be intentional with our time, but let's face it, the ...
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Please, Sorry, Thanks: Three Words That Change Everything with Mark Batterson from 2023-03-16T18:04:24
This is one of the most life-giving conversations we've ever had on the podcast! I mean, come on, we all coach our kids to say the words please, sorry, and thanks as three of their first words. Yet...
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Discipleship Conversations with Kids from 2023-03-09T07:15
Ever had your kids ask you a question you never thought of before and were left speechless in how to answer? What makes those questions even more intimidating is when they're questions about the Bi...
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Taking Permission to Lead Your Family from 2023-03-02T06:15
Do you feel dissonance between where your family is right now and where you envision your family to be? A wrestling in your soul with the decisions you're making about who your family is becoming o...
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Your Kids, the Easter Story, and Talking About Difficult Emotions from 2023-02-23T06:15
Not only is the message of Jesus’ death and resurrection difficult to translate to children, but the events leading up to Jesus’ death were full of emotions for His family, disciples, and all who f...
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Who Did You Marry? from 2023-02-16T06:15
Have you and your spouse ever looked at each other and wondered, "Who did we marry?" Lewis Smedes once said, "My wife has lived with at least five different men since we were wed—and each of the fi...
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Finding Delight in Your Everyday Work with Jordan Raynor from 2023-02-09T06:15
Perhaps you feel like the work you are doing inside your home or at an office is left unnoticed. Maybe you feel like your everyday work is less important than someone else's work. Get this: your wo...
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Finding Your Rally Cry as a Family from 2023-01-31T22:31:28
Have you discovered what brings your family alive? Perhaps it's an activity, hobby, or some type of adventure, like an annual vacation or memories on a lake house? Can you identify the life-giving ...
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Making Screen Changes for Your Family from 2023-01-26T06:15
How has the screen influenced your family? On one hand, you may say you want to spend less time on your phone, but actually following through is quite difficult. Screens have infiltrated every area...
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Parenting: Getting 'It' Right with Sandra Stanley from 2023-01-19T06:15:01
Am I getting parenting right? That's a question that crosses our mind quite often. Which makes anyone who decides to write a book with so bold a title as Parenting: Getting it Right, either ...
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FAH #2: What are You Chasing? from 2022-04-18T05:15
We all have a chase. When we don't allow ourselves to go back and heal parts of our story, we run the risk of misunderstanding the meaning of our current reality. When this happens, it's too easy t...
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FAH #1: Who is Famous to You? from 2022-04-15T05:15
We all long to know and be known by our biggest fans. Yet, so often, our time, attention, and identity is being pulled away from those we love most. When this happens, we feel the tension, giving w...
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245. The Story Behind Famous at Home from 2022-04-07T05:15
For all of the episodes through the years, there hasn't been much of a"Hey, here's who we are, how we met, and where all of this got started"type of episode. So we decided to sit down and record it...
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244. The Creator in You with Jordan Raynor from 2022-03-30T05:15
Your kids are creative. You know why? Because God created them to follow His lead in the creation of the world. Our good friend, author Jordan Raynor was tired of reading children's books that alwa...
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243. Dealing with Disappointment as a Family from 2022-03-25T05:15
As a family, we recently experienced a situation that left us feeling surprised and let down. Walking away from it, we had the choice to either sit in our disappointment, or pay attention to what G...
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242. Are You Who You Want To Be? from 2022-03-22T18:38
We have one of those unique humans in our lives who just lives what he says he lives. He said recently,"I don't idealize certain values. If I hold to a value, I just go do something to live out tha...
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241. Indescribable: A Conversation about God, Science, and Your Kids with Louie Giglio from 2022-03-09T06:15
How do you respond to difficult questions about science and God from your kids? How can you help them grasp who God is, and how the world was created? In this episode, we talk to Louie Giglio, past...
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240. Rhythms of a Thriving Marriage with Chris and Jenni Graebe from 2022-03-01T06:15
Where do you want to be in your marriage 5 years from now? 10 years from now? Whether you realize it or not, where you will be is a product of the rhythms you have in place today. In this episod...
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239. The Impact of One-on-One Time with Your Kids from 2022-02-09T18:43
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and while the romance side of it is special, celebrating this day with your kids can be even more memorable, especially for them. In this episode, Josh and Chr...
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238. Sex Makes Everything Better: An Interview with Laura Dugger from 2022-02-02T06:15
Last week we talked about how to have hard conversations with your spouse. This week, we're highlighting one of the topics that is so often difficult to talk about--sex. Joining us is our dear fri...
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237. Talking About Hard Things in Marriage from 2022-01-26T06:15
Difficult conversations in marriage are inevitable. Unless you're avoiding them. But that's a recipe for not living fully alive together. Whether it's parenting, sex, holidays, work schedules, or i...
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236. Flex Your Joy Muscles from 2022-01-19T06:15
Have you ever been in a place where, when asked how you're doing, your tendency was to lead with the stuff that wasn't going well? The negative emotions. The painful circumstances. The things you w...
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235. A Day in the Life of the Straubs with Janae Torgeson from 2022-01-12T06:15
As we continue our series on a"new year, new life,"we have a special guest to help us answer a listener's question about the reality of practical daily rhythms of the Straub family. In this episode...
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234. Abundance>Scarcity in 2022 from 2022-01-05T06:15:55
One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is that we don't have enough. We don't have enough time, rest, or money to do everything we need. What would it look like for you to leave behind a mindset...
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233. A Christmas Devotional with the Straub Kids from 2021-12-22T06:15
Join the Straub kids as they walk your family through a Christmas devotional and talk about being followers before we can be leaders. Show Notes:ORDER A COPY OF THE 25 DAYS OF THE CHRISTMAS STOR...
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232. You Must Know 2021 from 2021-12-15T06:15:17
Did you ever read a book you just had to tell someone about? Or learn a lesson you needed to shout from the rooftops? This episode is our"you must know"game changers in 2021. In this episode, with ...
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231. Habits of the Household with Justin Whitmel Earley from 2021-12-09T06:15:07
Have you ever put your kids to bed feeling like you failed them? Maybe in your attitude or how you acted toward them? Justin Whitmel Earley noticed some patterns in his own life and started to ques...
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230. Finding Family Purpose in Today’s Culture from 2021-12-02T06:15
Josh recently spoke at the Focus on the Family chapel service about navigating today's cultural moment as a family. Since so much of what Josh has been trying to live out in his own life was presen...
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229. 5 Ways to Make This Christmas Memorable from 2021-11-24T08:33
While the Christmas season is meant to be fun, special, memorable, and joyful, it can also be stressful and exhausting for parents. Whether it's trying to find the perfect gift for your kids, fit i...
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228. Defining Your Relationship with Screens from 2021-11-18T06:15:43
Josh posted on Instagram a few weeks ago about his changing relationship with social media and his phone. The post had many people asking questions related to what he is learning, with some even as...
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A Book Series That Will Shape Your Child’s Faith with M.J. Thomas from 2021-11-10T06:15:51
If you've found it difficult to get your kids to read the Bible, pay attention to you as you read it, or keep them engaged in learning about the faith, you will find great solace in this episode. A...
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226. A Kid’s Perspective on Making Christmas Count from 2021-11-03T01:56
Making his Famous at Home podcast debut is Josh and Christi's son, Landon. In what you'll find to be quite an endearing episode, Landon joins his Dad this week to talk about making Christmas count....
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225. What Your Spouse and Kids Need From You from 2021-10-26T05:15:17
When your time, attention, and energy are pulled in so many directions, how do you have anything left to give your family? By the end of the day, it may feel like your spouse and kids need more fro...
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224. The Power of Emotional Vocabulary in Your Home from 2021-10-12T05:15:48
Emotions are the gateway to the heart. When we use words that communicate emotion in our home, the environment changes. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about why it's important to understand...
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223. Learning to Say No, So Your Yes Matters from 2021-09-24T05:15
One of the biggest challenges we face, as parents, is learning what to say yes to and what to say no to as a family. Whether it's serving in church, putting your kids in sports, hosting friends at ...
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222. Learning to Balance the See-Saw of Marriage from 2021-09-17T05:15:14
Whether it comes to parenting style, money, sex, or even how we spend the holidays as a family, it’s not uncommon to hold a different point of view than our spouse. But what happens if we sense our...
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221. Building Emotional Intelligence in Your Kids from 2021-09-10T05:15
Google recently found, in a major study of its hiring process, that its top employees possess empathy, emotional intelligence, and emotional safety (at the top of the list). These “soft skills” hav...
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220. Taking Care of Yourself in Trying Times from 2021-08-27T05:15
If we want to be famous at home, we have to take care of ourselves. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about emotional and spiritual ways to take care of yourself right now, especially in the m...
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219. Things that Slow You Down with Bill and Laurie Lokey from 2021-08-19T05:15
Life has a way of throwing us curveballs, interruptions in our health, job, or circumstances that force us to slow down or alter our lifestyle. While setbacks aren't that enjoyable at first, they h...
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218. Things that Wake You Up with Bill and Laurie Lokey from 2021-08-12T05:15
Each of us have experienced a wake up call in some way or another. This could be related to a car accident, a bad health report, losing a loved one, or walking through a divorce. No matter the situ...
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217. Family Discipleship That’s Doable and Enjoyable from 2021-08-04T05:15
How can we share the truth of God's Word to our kids in their early years in a way that's enjoyable for them and doesn't cause us to turn gray so soon? This is a question we ask ourselves often and...
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216. Making Big Decisions for Your Family from 2021-07-29T05:15:33
You make a lot of small decisions throughout the day that dictate the way you lead your family. But what about the big decisions that come along and have the power to alter the entire direction in ...
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215. Families with and without Family Support Nearby from 2021-07-22T05:15
So many families today don't have extended family nearby. How do we face the challenges that come with raising kids when we don't have that family support? On the flip side are the families who get...
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214. The Leader’s Heart: Creating Margin in Your Life from 2021-05-26T05:15
Working from rest and not for it requires boundaries and margin. When there is no margin, we live in a state of lack. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to create margin and why it wi...
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213. The Heart of the Leader from 2021-05-20T16:25
Being a leader can often feel lonely and exhausting. Rather than leading from a full heart, we lead from an empty one. In trying times, we even question if it's worth it. But listen, you don't have...
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212. The Leader’s Heart: Creating a Growth Environment from 2021-05-13T05:15:01
Can you really level up as a parent or leader and still live a balanced life? In this episode, Josh and Christi continue their series on the Leader's Heart by talking about how to create a growth e...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Increase Support from 2021-05-10T06:50:46
Last week, Josh and Christi touched on the importance of setting expectations on your kids. This week, they talk to us about the power of supporting your kids.
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211. The Leader’s Heart: Parents as Leaders from 2021-05-07T05:15
As a parent, you lead your children every single day. This episode launches a 4-week podcast series specific to becoming an emotionally healthy leader. To kick off the series, Josh and Christi talk...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Increase Expectation from 2021-05-03T12:29:38
It's important to increase expectation and support for your kids, but sometimes it's difficult to balance both. In this episode, Josh and Christi specifically talk about how to increase your expect...
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210. Living From Rest with Christy Nockels from 2021-04-29T05:15:23
Serving God can often rob us of the joy of simply being with Him. In this episode, Christy Nockels, a wife and mother, singer-songwriter, and worship leader for Passion Conferences and IF: Gatherin...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Say No to Work, Yes to Family from 2021-04-28T06:23:27
It feels like there is always more we can add to our to-do lists. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the power in saying no to more work, and yes to more family time.
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209. What Do I Do With Worry: Kid’s Edition from 2021-04-21T05:15
Last week, Josh and Christi discussed a few listener questions in regards to the parent side of worry. This week, to continue the 3-week worry series, Josh and Christi discuss more listener questio...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Working from Rest, Not for It from 2021-04-19T14:24:54
Oftentimes, it can be a natural tendency for us to fear that we are not working hard enough. This could be in the work place, or even when it comes to parenting our children. In this episode, Josh ...
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208. What Do I Do With Worry: Parent’s Edition from 2021-04-14T05:15:36
Recently, we asked the Famous at Home community to send in questions about worry. Notably, the most feedback we received was in regards to parenting. To continue the What Do I Do With Worry? 3-week...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Have Siblings Work Together from 2021-04-12T05:15
Siblings make the best teammates. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about ways to challenge your kids to work together.
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207. Kids and Anxiety from 2021-04-07T05:15:29
As Josh and Christi anticipate the release of their new book What Do I Do With Worry? on April 20th, this episode launches a 3-week podcast series specific to kids and worry. To kick off the series...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Start a Hobby with Your Child from 2021-04-06T23:42:52
Oftentimes it becomes easy for us, as parents, to coast through the activities our kids want us to do with them. But what if we made it a priority this week to do something new that makes not only ...
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206. The Financially Healthy Family with Talaat&Tai McNeely from 2021-03-31T18:11
From college loans, to mortgages, to raising kids, our finances can cause quite a bit of tension, especially in our marriage. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk to Talaat and Tai McNeely, money...
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FAH in 5: Making Easter Memorable from 2021-03-30T05:28:14
As we approach Easter this week, it is important that we share the story of Jesus'resurrection with our kids. In this episode, Josh and Christi provide helpful tips for these conversations and how ...
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205. Cultivating a Life of Beauty and Truth with Josh&Terrica Smith from 2021-03-24T05:15:55
A few weeks ago, Josh and Terrica Smith joined us to talk about covenant friendships on the podcast. In this week's episode, they return to share about Eden and Vine the business they own together....
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204. Trading Your Plans for a Life That Matters with Jason Brown from 2021-03-17T06:10:57
Obeying the call of God can be scary, especially when it requires you to let go of something you love. In this episode, Josh interviews Jason Brown, the highest paid center in the NFL at the time, ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: The Perspective Place from 2021-03-15T05:15:41
When you want to react to someone in a certain way, but you choose to see them in the way God sees them, you go to the perspective place. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the importance...
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203. Leveling Up When it Doesn’t Feel Like it from 2021-03-10T06:15
Let's be honest, leveling up is never easy. Beginning a work out routine, eating better, praying more, or even changing the way you relate to others rarely feels good at the beginning. Many of us f...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: The Pull-Up Bar from 2021-03-09T06:15
The Straub family recently added pull-ups to their nightly bedtime routine. In this episode, Josh and Christi explain the importance of family exercises, and encourage you to implement one this week.
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202. Mental Health and Your Family with Mary Bellofatto from 2021-03-03T06:15:01
"A sound mind is one not at war with itself."In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with their therapist, Mary Bellofatto, about the power of mental health and the practices we can implement each d...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Be a Hero, Not a Victim from 2021-03-01T06:15:24
Victims believe their shortcomings are out of their control, while a hero owns their mistakes and rises up. In this episode, Josh and Christi share the importance of teaching your kids to be a hero...
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201. Covenant Friendships with Josh&Terrica Smith from 2021-02-25T06:15:22
Finding friends who not only share the same values as you, but you also"click"with, requires time, trust, and initiative. In this episode, Josh and Christi discuss the cultivation and beauty of ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: When Your Child Uses Emotion to Manipulate You from 2021-02-22T06:15:57
What do you do when your child uses emotion to get what he / she wants? In this episode, Josh and Christi share practical ways to set boundaries and help your children learn to manage their emotions.
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200. Girls Who Worry with Sissy Goff from 2021-02-18T06:15
Worry is an epidemic in our culture today, especially among girls. Sissy Goff, counselor, author, and speaker joins us this week to discuss her new book Brave: A Teen Girl's Guide to Beating Worry ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Trauma Not Drama from 2021-02-15T06:15
How as parents are we encouraging our kids to decrease drama? In this episode, Josh and Christi share practical ways to talk about trauma and eliminate drama in your home.
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199. Practice Being Unoffendable from 2021-02-11T06:15:52
Choosing to live above the world's hate and bitter divisiveness changes the atmosphere of your home. Can you imagine being like David, a man who asked God to point out anything in him that offended...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: The 10-Minute Date from 2021-02-08T06:15:09
How can you implement quality time with your spouse during a busy week? What if you don't have time for date night? In this episode, Josh and Christi challenge you to initiate a 10-minute date with...
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198. Grieving What You Imagined from 2021-02-03T06:15:40
Expectation is the root of disappointment. Even Proverbs says our heart grows sick when hope is delayed. But what happens when unmet expectations in relationships leave you disappointed? Sad? Angry...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Worship in the Chaos from 2021-02-01T13:15:11
How do you manage to fit in quiet time with the Lord as a busy parent? Especially when you have young kids who constantly demand your attention? In reality, it will not happen unless you intent...
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197. Release Your Spouse from 2021-01-28T06:15:20
How do you release your spouse to become the best version of him/ herself? Especially when your spouse is struggling? In this episode, we talk about how to step in and celebrate your spouse as ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Being Brave Enough to be Bad at Something New from 2021-01-25T06:15:04
Everyone who's once succeeded at something has been bad at it before. In this 5 minute episode, Josh and Christi challenge you to be brave enough to be bad at something new. When you persevere thro...
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196. A Family Survival Guide for 2021 from 2021-01-21T08:24:21
Welcome to season 9 of the Famous at Home podcast! Wow, thank you to everyone journeying with us! We love getting to do life alongside you! No doubt 2020 was a year of chaos and disruption. Ever...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Teaching Kids the Power of Fasting from 2021-01-19T12:15
One of the best ways to teach kids discipline is through fasting. It's important for them to learn that when they fill their lives with stuff, they leave less room for God. Some of this stuff could...
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195. [Best of Part 3] The Elephant in Your Marriage from 2021-01-13T06:15:31
We hope you've been enjoying our"Best of"series! Do you have an annoyance in your marriage that seems to rear its ugly head every now and again? That one issue that seems to block you and your spou...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: The 30 Second Hug from 2021-01-11T06:15
One of the best ways to let go of stress and anxiety is through physical touch. Unfortunately, due to social distancing, it has been difficult for all of us to release as much oxytocin as we should...
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194. [Best of Part 2] Spiritual Growth Environment for Kids from 2021-01-06T06:15:27
Welcome back to our"Best of"series! Social distancing has given the Straubs a chance to really focus on the atmosphere of their home, both emotionally and spiritually. It's made them a little more ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Little Changes to Order Your Day from 2021-01-04T06:15:21
It's crazy how a couple minutes on social media in the morning can impact the rest of our day. Oftentimes we view a post from across the world that provokes an emotion of fear, anxiety, or depressi...
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193. [Best of Part 1] Emotional Growth Environment for Kids from 2020-12-30T06:15:39
Welcome to our"Best of"series as we ring in 2021! No doubt your child's world has been rattled in some way by the uncertain times we live in. How we respond to our child's big emotions now will set...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Increase Face Time from 2020-12-28T06:15:19
The more we are wearing face masks, the less children are becoming familiar with our facial cues and how we are relating to them. In this episode, Josh and Christi share powerful ways to increase f...
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192. Cultivating a Healthy Marriage from 2020-12-23T06:15:29
The enemy is constantly at work to steal, kill, and destroy our marriages. In this episode, Josh and Christi provide helpful ways to create war against the enemy as you cultivate a healthy marriage...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Leap for Joy from 2020-12-22T08:25:16
One of the hardest things to do is be joyful when our circumstances don't look the way we'd like them to. But when we look closely at the Christmas story, we are inspired by Elizabeth because of th...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: A Birthday Party for Jesus from 2020-12-18T14:00:21
One of our favorite Christmas traditions is throwing a birthday party for Jesus. Think about what He might want for His birthday and talk to your kids about giving Him a present. Plan your party an...
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191. Hearing the Voice of God from 2020-12-16T06:18
In this episode, we have a special announcement to make (23:47). But before we do, we use this episode to talk about hearing the voice of God. In a time with so many voices filling your head, h...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Teaching Kids to Trust God from 2020-12-14T06:30
Faith is the evidence of things not seen. But getting our kids to understand trust in God is so difficult, especially when we as parents doubt His goodness. This is an #adventfamilyexperience w...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Don’t Let Your Phone Win from 2020-12-11T18:00
Like a caged tiger walking the same path every single day, we too walk a similar path with our phones. We pull it out and get on the same app trail. How does this trail increase your faith? How doe...
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190. How 2020 Redefined Your Family from 2020-12-09T06:13
If 2020 were one long rainy day, how did your family dance in it? In this episode, we redefine 2020 not as a curse word, but for the beauty it brought about for our family. We discuss ways you can ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Keeping Christmas Simple from 2020-12-08T19:51:11
We're all feeling a bit weary this yea. And with Christmas not being the same as years prior, it just adds to the grief. But what if we made the most of what we've been given? Less running aroun...
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189. Forgiving What You Can’t Forget with Lysa TerKeurst from 2020-12-02T11:30:25
Lysa TerKeurst, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries, sits down with us to talk about her painful marital journey. She shares vulnerably about her own pain and why she stayed with her husband, Art, ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Keeping Memories and Traditions Alive from 2020-11-30T13:26:26
As a child, we all have family traditions and memories we hold dear. But so often, with the chaos and busyness of having young children, it's easy to justify not holding to those traditions. In thi...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Finding Hope Through Grief from 2020-11-26T13:30
Christmas is going to look different for a lot of us this year. But when we numb our feelings of grief and loss, we also numb our ability to experience joy and hope. In this episode, we talk about ...
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188. Your Family, the Holidays, and 2020 from 2020-11-25T06:45
Forget normal family dysfunction. Add in an election year and opinions about the pandemic, and you have a recipe for a challenging Christmas with family. Never mind that we have to navigate the pan...
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187: Celebrating Kids For Who They Are Rather Than Mourning Who They’re Not with Frank Tate from 2020-11-18T06:45
In the honor of bringing people onto the podcast who have influenced our own stories, Frank Tate is back this week to discuss some of the most practical, life-changing principles in our own parenti...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: A New Perspective on Praying for Your Kids from 2020-11-16T19:18:55
It's too easy to get stuck in a pattern of praying the same things for and with our kids. In this episode, Christi shares a powerful insight she received from Habakkuk 2 about the patterns our kids...
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186: The Power of Giving Back with Norah Birungi from 2020-11-15T13:00
Jesus'birthday is just around the corner. What if we were to ask Him what He wanted for His birthday? It's a powerful question we asked in our family that led us to the heartwarming story of Norah ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: When We Need More Faith from 2020-11-09T16:54:29
We all lack faith in God in certain areas of our lives. In this episode, we differentiate faith from hope. We also challenge you to find the one area of your life where you need more faith. Instead...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Ask Your Kids Good Questions from 2020-11-06T13:54:34
Getting our kids to name what they feel in distressing moments often comes by asking good questions. Contrary to our natural instinct, we don't need to fix our kids so they feel happy all of the ti...
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185: Your Family After the Election from 2020-11-04T12:44:45
It's the morning after the presidential election in the United States. Today, we pause to pray for our world leaders, the respective countries we live in, and how we're moving forward as a family, ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Don’t Ignore Your Spouse from 2020-11-02T16:16:51
What happens when you feel like you're doing everything you can for your family, yet it feels like it's still not enough for your spouse? We talk about a defining moment in our marriage where we re...
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184. Discipline with Grace from 2020-10-28T05:15
We talk a lot about emotional safety when raising kids. But that doesn't mean we can let our kids behave any way they want to. Quite the contrary. A home without discipline is not a safe one. H...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Help Your Kids Accomplish Something Hard from 2020-10-26T19:28:02
One of our family mottos is,"Do hard things first."Oftentimes though, we get so distracted as parents that we don't take the time to sit with our kids to help them learn to do hard things. So, what...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Be Quick to Listen from 2020-10-24T05:15
There is not a more sanctifying set of verses in the Bible than James 1:19-20,"...be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness"(CSB)...
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183: Life Schooling Our Kids from 2020-10-22T15:05:47
No matter whether you homeschool, or your kids go to public school, private school, or remain in the middle of remote learning, we believe it's important for kids to be in life school. In this ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Let Your Kids Teach You a Lesson from 2020-10-19T21:58:51
What happens when we switch roles with our kids and we allow them to teach us something they know that we might not? Well, your kids just might surprise you. In this 5 minute episode, we talk about...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: What We’re Listening to and Reading from 2020-10-16T17:37:34
What comes out of us and how we live our lives is often a reflection of what we take in. In this 5 minute episode, Josh + Christi share what music is on their current playlists and the books shapin...
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182. Christmas in October from 2020-10-14T15:20:54
We have a fun surprise! Our new children's book 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experience released this week! In this episode, we talk about the fun activities, life lessons, ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Read the Bible as a Family from 2020-10-09T20:58:20
Read the Bible this weekend as a family. Choose a passage and sit down together as a couple, or with your kids, and read it aloud. Keep your reading short if you have young kids, but use the follow...
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181. Redeeming Power with Dr. Diane Langberg from 2020-10-07T21:26:27
Dr. Diane Langberg is a pioneer. As a practicing psychologist for nearly five decades, she gives voice to those without a voice. She joins us this week to talk about how we can help our kids find t...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Fighting for Your Spouse’s Heart from 2020-10-06T13:00
Healthy marriages see what cannot be seen. What does that mean? We fight for our spouse's heart by seeking to understand what our spouse is feeling each day--the underlying feelings your spouse is ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Fight for Your Spouse’s Soul from 2020-10-03T21:09
In this 5 minute episode, we talk about how to stand firm and pray for your spouse. We talk about the passage on marriage from Ephesians, chapter 5. However, we need to put this part about marriage...
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180. Your Family and the Unseen Realm from 2020-10-01T13:15
Much is shifting in the unseen realm right now. Maybe you're feeling it too. The change happening in society is trickling down and effecting our families unlike many of us have seen in our lifetime...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Name the Opponent in Your Marriage from 2020-09-28T18:28
In marriage, we have opponents that war against our intimacy and level of connection. Sometimes it's finances, busyness, an upcoming deployment, or even lack of sleep from a newborn baby. Whatever ...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Starting the Day in Worship from 2020-09-25T16:04:53
In this 5 minute episode, we talk about a surprising discovery we had about what a true worship song really is, and what it means for how we teach our kids about God. This simple practice of worshi...
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179. The Deeply Formed Life with Rich Villodas from 2020-09-23T13:15
A Deeply Formed Life. Is it possible with a family? Young kids? Newborns? Pastor Rich Villodas gives us a road map to the richly rooted place we all yearn for: a place of communion with God, a plac...
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FAH in 5 Minutes: Win the Day from 2020-09-21T21:49:48
Welcome to Famous at Home in 5 Minutes, the new twice weekly podcast drop, offering practical ways to create a family of connection, celebration, and purpose. In this episode, the one way to wi...
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178. Awaking Wonder with Sally Clarkson from 2020-09-16T05:15
Have you thought about what it means to awaken wonder in your kids? To help them finish the phrase,"I wonder..."? As a pioneer in schooling from home, Sally Clarkson joins us to talk about wonder. ...
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177. Navigating School From Home from 2020-09-10T21:32
Pretty much everyone is now schooling from home at some level. Not only that, work has also returned home. This makes for a lovely recipe of childcare issues, conflicting schedules, and marital bli...
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176. Bringing Your Child’s Heart Alive from 2020-09-02T20:51
In a follow-up to last week's conversation about being a spiritually attuned family, we talk this week about paying attention to how God is shaping your child's heart. Not only that, Josh makes a b...
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175. Being a Spiritually Attuned Family in Uncertain Times from 2020-08-27T04:00
How is your family approaching these uncertain times? Do you feel overwhelmed by schooling from home? Confused about what God might be up to right now? Figuring out what a new normal looks like for...
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174. Talking to Kids About Race with Dorena Williamson from 2020-08-19T20:16
Dorena Williamson joins us for a beautiful, honest, and at times, uncomfortable conversation about race. Dorena loves the power of story and writes children’s books that adults need too. She is the...
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173: Treating Your Spouse Like an Adult from 2020-08-12T04:00:26
Working from home. Managing school from home. Raising little kids (especially under age three). And living on little sleep. This recipe is perfect for treating your spouse like a three-year-old. Po...
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172. What God is Up To and What It Means for Your Family from 2020-08-05T04:00
We cannot pretend that life is going to get back to normal. It's not. And we believe that's a good thing, especially for families. In this episode, we talk about what we believe God is up to in thi...
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171. Hearing the Voice of God with Carlos Whittaker from 2020-07-29T05:13
Carlos Whittaker tells stories in books, on stage, and on Instagram. In this episode, he tells stories about race, trauma, and talks about his new book Enter Wild. Carlos'voice in these trying time...
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170. School, Coronavirus, and Family Decisions from 2020-07-22T05:14
The upcoming school year is fast upon us and unlike any we've encountered. As parents, it can feel unsettling with all of the unknowns. You might be working from home. You may be going into work. E...
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169. Justice, Race, and the Family of God with Fr. Aaron Smallwood from 2020-07-15T13:00
Fr. Aaron Smallwood joins us for a conversation on racial injustice and what it means for today's family and the family of God. If you're learning about the root of the racial tension in America an...
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168. Do You Need a Spiritual Director? with Fr. Aaron Smallwood from 2020-07-08T05:40
Father Aaron Smallwood, Spiritual Director of Famous at Home, joins the podcast this week to talk about spiritual direction. We talk openly and transparently about our own journey of spiritual dire...
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167. The Heart of Your Culture: Part 4 of 4 with Bill Lokey from 2020-07-02T13:10
When we lead, we influence culture. Whether culture is at home with your kids or it's at work, how you show up has a ripple effect on the environment. Bill Lokey joins Josh for the final episode in...
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166. The Heart of Trauma: Part 3 of 4 with Bill Lokey from 2020-06-23T21:00
Bill Lokey joins Josh again for part 3 of our 4-part series on the Heart of Leadership. And this week we talk about something deep for each one of us: how trauma influences our heart, soul, and how...
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165. The Heart of Meaningful Connection: Part 2 of 4 with Bill Lokey from 2020-06-16T21:00
Bill Lokey joins Josh again for part 2 of our 4-part series on the Heart of Leadership. And this week we talk about something we all tend to struggle with: meaningful connection and spending time w...
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164. The Heart of Your Leadership: Part 1 of 4 with Bill Lokey from 2020-06-09T19:15
No matter your stage, you lead people. As a parent, you lead your kids. As a spouse, you lead your husband or wife. At work, you lead your employees, congregants, soldiers, clients, and teams. How ...
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163. A Family Inventory: What We Learned, Where We’re Going from 2020-06-04T18:30
Social distancing threw us a few curve balls. With that season seemingly coming to a close for many across the world, the question we have to ask as families is: What did we learn? Not only is ...
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162. Growth Environment for Kids: Part 2 Spiritual Growth from 2020-05-21T20:50
Social distancing has given us a chance to really focus on the atmosphere of our home, both emotionally and spiritually. It's made us a little more intentional, but also has brought a lot more fun ...
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161. Growth Environment for Kids: Part 1 Emotional Growth from 2020-05-13T05:15
No doubt your child's world has been rattled in some way by the uncertain times we live in. How we respond to our child's big emotions now will set the stage for how they learn to manage those emot...
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160. Leading Your Family with Aaron Sharp from 2020-05-06T15:25
Leading your family well requires intention and discernment. To be honest, it can't be done alone either. You need the ability to learn along the way what works and what doesn't for your family. I...
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159. Communicating in Marriage with John and Helen Burns from 2020-04-29T19:24
Who doesn't need help communicating in a COVID-19 era? Learning to communicate with your spouse can take years. Fortunately, our cohosts for Sex, Love, and Relationships (on Hillsong Channel), John...
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158. Setting Weekly and Yearly Rhythms from 2020-04-22T05:15:52
We didn't always have family rhythms established on paper. And we suffered for it, oftentimes feeling overwhelmed, other times feeling purposeless. In this episode, we talk about how we established...
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157. Kids, Food,&Exercise with Noelle Martin from 2020-04-15T05:15
How many times a day during social isolation have your kids asked for snack? Have you struggled keeping them, or yourself, moving? Noelle Martin, aka motherhoodandmeals, a registered dietician and ...
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156. Emotional Wellness with Miles Adcox from 2020-04-08T05:17:30
Your story matters and deserves to be told. That's the heart and message of this episode with our friend, CEO of Onsite Workshops, Miles Adcox. An unexpected consequence of social isolation is how ...
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155. How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19 from 2020-04-01T05:12
In part 4 of the Famous at Home series during social isolation, we talk about how to talk to your kids about coronavirus. Kids, too, have had their schedules and routines interrupted. But, unlike m...
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154. Marriage in Social Isolation from 2020-03-30T05:20
In part 3 of the Famous at Home series during social isolation, we talk about marriage. With spouses in close quarters, work schedules changing, and kids home from school, spouses are forced to beg...
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153. Family Rhythms in Social Isolation from 2020-03-27T05:15
In part 2 of the Famous at Home series during social isolation, we talk about setting family rhythms. With kids out of school, finances taking a hit, spouses working from home, and everyone stuck t...
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152. Emotional Resilience in Social Isolation from 2020-03-25T05:15
Being famous at home requires that we remain emotionally engaged with our loved ones. But suddenly finding yourself isolated from others in a very uncertain time can create panic, fear, and stress ...
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151. The Primal Path for Fathers and Sons with Jon Tyson from 2020-03-18T05:15:23
If you want to be a dad who is famous at home with his son, this is a must listen. Pastor Jon Tyson joins us to talk about the path he created to raise his now 19-year-old son. He turned the path i...
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150. What’s Bringing You To Life? from 2020-03-11T05:15:37
Y'all are amazing! This is a celebration episode--number 150. We also hit a milestone for downloads (mind grapes blown) and we have YOU to thank! In this episode, we talk about the one thing that's...
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149. Spiritual Disciplines for Your Family with Ruth Chou Simons and Troy Simons from 2020-03-04T06:15:31
What are some of the mottos your family lives by? Visit any home goods store today and you can buy signs with all kinds of crazy mottos. Seeing these signs gave Troy and Ruth Chou Simons an idea. A...
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148. The Elephant in Your Marriage from 2020-02-26T06:15:29
Do you have an annoyance in your marriage that seems to rear its ugly head every now and again? That one issue that seems to block you and your spouse from being on the same team. In-laws. Finances...
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147. The Tension Between Stage and Home with Sanctus Real’s Matt Hammitt from 2020-02-19T06:15:17
Handling the tension between our stage and our home can wreak havoc on our family. Especially when all of the hard work of reaching the pinnacle of our career becomes a reality. The time our stage ...
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146. Helping Friends in Crisis from 2020-02-12T06:15
You have a friend in crisis. Maybe it's a job loss, miscarriage, extramarital affair, a child in the hospital, or perhaps marital trouble finally has your friend breaking the ice. What do you do? C...
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145: Starting Marriage Unprepared with Jackie and Stephana Bledsoe from 2020-02-05T23:50
So many of us start marriage off completely unprepared. We mean well and we genuinely love each other. But so often, being unprepared can leads to years of heartache.In this episode, Jackie and Ste...
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#144: 5 Ways to Reset Your Marriage from 2020-01-29T06:08:27
Valentine's Day is upon us. Don't you love it? That one holiday that forces you to talk about (or not talk about) how you're doing with your spouse. This year, we want to help you have meaningful c...
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#143: Finding Harmony as a Wife, Mom, and Entrepreneur with Rachel Swanson from 2020-01-22T20:00:22
Women feel the strain of being famous at home in unique ways. The desire to be a mother to our children can often conflict with our passion for work and the stage we believe God is calling us to. N...
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#142: 7 Easy Wins to be Famous at Home in the New Year from 2020-01-15T06:15:38
One of the most difficult parts about being famous at home is that nagging feeling that you're not doing the best you can. Maybe you feel like you're messing up your kids. Or you know that you're n...
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#141: What It Means to Be“Famous” from 2020-01-08T06:15:12
Have you ever thought about what it actually means to be"famous?"Especially as it relates to the context of your spouse and kids? We talk a lot about being famous at home, but today we take some...
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#140: Our Favorite Things as we Begin 2020 from 2020-01-01T06:15:17
Happy New Year! This episode is our coffee date with you to share our favorite books, music, Instagram accounts, podcasts, and television shows. We also talk about the rhythms shaping who we are in...
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#139: Merry Christmas Surprises From Us from 2019-12-25T06:15
In this episode, we announce some really cool surprises we have been so excited to share with you! There is one really cool personal surprise we can't wait for you to learn. We also raise our gl...
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#138: Family Vision for the Decade Ahead from 2019-12-18T06:15:42
A new decade is upon us. What a great time to look at where we are now as a family, and begin to cast vision for where we want to be. Besides, ten years goes by quickly. In this episode, we tal...
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#137: Self-Care, Extended Family, and Setting Healthy Boundaries from 2019-12-11T06:15:24
It's the holiday season! That means to-do lists, Christmas lists, shopping carts, and your Uncle Jim's farts. Yup, we went there on ya.'Tis the season! Let's be honest, family time can be awesom...
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#136: Raising Socially Aware Boys with David Thomas from 2019-12-04T06:15:56
Being famous at home requires that we become students of our kids. That we pay attention to their strengths, but also their growth areas. For boys, helping them learn to communicate with others...
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#135: Raising Worry-Free Girls with Sissy Goff from 2019-11-27T06:15:14
Being famous at home requires that we become students of our kids. That we pay attention to what brings them alive and what shuts them down. Our resident therapist, Sissy Goff, joins us this we...
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#134: The Environment of Your Home—Why it Matters and How to Cultivate it from 2019-11-20T06:12:44
The holidays are upon us! Unfortunately, that can mean added stress. With so many more decisions to make, Christmas shopping, house decorating, and excessive socializing can become a recipe for sho...
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#133: Core Decision #7: Celebrate from 2019-11-13T06:18:18
Moments matter. Unfortunately, we live such busy lives, we rarely soak them all in. Families who don’t take time to celebrate and rest, get caught up in the cultural tide of making, “So busy,” the ...
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#132: Core Decision #6—Show Up Today from 2019-11-06T06:10:24
This week, we discuss what it means to"show up."Contrary to what we might think, showing up is rarely easy. Showing up for our loved ones requires quite a bit of energy. In other words, as Christi ...
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#131: Core Decision #5—Set Values from 2019-10-30T22:18:59
Let's be honest, if we don't have a set of values that drive who we are as a family, the culture around us will dictate who we, and our kids, are becoming. This is an episode you'll want to li...
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#130: The Enneagram, Emotions, and Marriage–Jeff + Beth McCord Part II from 2019-10-23T05:20:45
Last week, Jeff + Beth McCord walked us through the nine Enneagram types. This week, they join us for part II, and discuss how to use the Enneagram to connect at a deeper emotional level with your ...
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#129: A Story with Jeff and Beth McCord (Your Enneagram Coach) about Core Decision #4 from 2019-10-16T05:15:38
Are you ready to talk Enneagram? Core Decision #4 of becoming famous at home is talking about emotions. When it comes to our marriage, the Enneagram is arguably the single most helpful tool tha...
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#128: Core Decision #4—Talk About Emotions from 2019-10-09T12:14:58
So often, we stay living on the surface because life has a way of keeping us there. We go to work. We take the kids to school. We all come home, grab dinner, and get ready for bed. Repeat. Unles...
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#127: A Story with Ryan and Courtney about Core Decision #3 from 2019-10-02T05:24:40
What does it look like to actually listen to what's going on within your spouse's heart? Especially when there's been unresolved hurt, misunderstanding, and even built up resentment in your marriag...
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#126: Core Decision #3—Listen to What’s Happening Within from 2019-09-25T05:15:53
In this episode, we talk about the decision to listen to what's happening within the heart of our spouse. When life gets busy, our conversation at home becomes primarily content-based (i.e. informa...
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#125: A Story with Jeff Bethke about Core Decision #2 from 2019-09-18T05:15:02
Healthy rhythms have the power of making, or breaking, the trajectory of our family. In this episode, Jeff Bethke joins us to talk about the daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms he and his wife Alys...
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#124: Core Decision #2—Implement One New Rhythm from 2019-09-11T05:15:05
In this episode, we talk about making your one goal doable by setting one new rhythm in your life. Notice this next decision also includes a singular focus—one new rhythm. Remember, even with paren...
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#123: A Story with Jerrad and Leila Lopes about Core Decision #1 from 2019-09-04T05:10:25
When things aren't going well at home, we feel it. The toll that the pace and added emotional pain of our day has on our marriages and most important relationships can feel overwhelming, and even u...
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#122: Core Decision #1—Define Your First Goal from 2019-08-28T05:05:48
The Famous at Home journey begins this week! We start by discussing core decision #1 -- defining your first goal. This fall, we're journeying together through the 7 Core Decisions of Becoming F...
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#121: Welcome to Famous at Home from 2019-08-21T22:12:43
You can be famous at home and thrive on your stage. In other words, you don't have to choose between work and your family. In this episode, we welcome you to the newly titled Famous at Home pod...
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#120: The Vision of Famous at Home from 2019-08-14T05:15:38
In this episode, we cast the vision for Famous at Home. Up until this point, our podcast has been affectionately known as"In This Together."Like so many of you, we spent time in the trenches, h...
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#119: [Best of Part 4] The Common Rule with Justin Whitmel Earley from 2019-08-07T05:05:42
Our"Best of"summer series concludes this week with one of our most downloaded episodes of this past season. We believe it speaks to where we are as a culture with the hustle we feel. This episode i...
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#118: [Best of Part 3] Marriage: Why Is It So Difficult to Connect? from 2019-07-31T05:02:03
Our summer"best of"series continues with one of our most listened to episodes on marriage. In this episode, we discuss some of the deeper reasons behind why it's so difficult to connect with the on...
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#117: [Best Of Part 2] What Our Sons Need with David Thomas from 2019-07-24T05:15:19
Welcome to part 2 of our"best of"summer series! Last week, we talked about raising our girls. This week, we talk about raising our boys. Our podcast “resident therapist," David Thomas, is back ...
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#116: [Best Of Part 1] What Our Daughters Need with Sissy Goff from 2019-07-17T05:45:09
Welcome to our"best of"series of the summer! The next two episodes are gold medallion interviews with our podcast"resident therapists."This week, we interview Sissy Goff from Daystar Counseling abo...
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#115: Multigenerational Family Teams on Mission with Jeremy and April Pryor from 2019-07-10T05:49:28
Be prepared to have your idea of how you"do"family flipped upside down. Our friends Jeremy and April Pryor join us this week to talk about multigenerational family teams on mission, a way of leadin...
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#114: A Marriage After God with Aaron and Jennifer Smith from 2019-07-03T18:30:37
What if God has more for your marriage than happily after? Could it be that God intended your marriage to have a life-enriching, hope-giving purpose of sharing God's love with a hurting world? In ...
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#113: Finding and Cultivating Friendships as Grownups from 2019-06-26T05:10:04
Finding friends once we have children and become"grownups"isn't always easy. Especially for families who move quite often. Especially for moms who long to talk to anyone who can tie her shoes. And ...
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#112: Your Questions: Marriage, EQ, Your Kids, and the Enneagram from 2019-06-19T05:55:35
In this episode, we once again discuss your questions. In particular, this week's discussion points include: Marriage books to read for non-ChristiansWays to get your spouse to increase more tim...
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#111: Talking to Your Spouse About Sex from 2019-06-12T05:54:37
Sex is the elephant in the room. At some point, every spouse feels the unspoken tension. For many marriages, the elephant grows bigger after our kids enter the family. In this episode, we call out...
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#110: An Emotionally Safe Marriage Part II from 2019-06-05T05:22:45
Having an emotionally safe marriage doesn't just happen. The way we listen to and communicate with our spouse makes all the difference. But doing so takes practice--and the willingness to be empath...
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#109: An Emotionally Safe Marriage Part I from 2019-05-29T05:28:32
So often, couples tell us that communication is their greatest problem. But more than communication, empathy for what's going on within your spouse's heart is even more crucial to connection and in...
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#108: Genograms and Family History from 2019-05-22T05:33:31
Have you ever been curious about your own family lineage? The marriage that happened you didn't know about? The hobbies passed down through the generations? Or maybe even the relational dynamics th...
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#107: Building Your Family Team with Jeff Bethke from 2019-05-15T05:06:55
Gain insight into two husbands and dads building their family teams. That's what this episode is all about. Josh interviews Jeff Bethke about the state of the American family, how it stands in cont...
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#106: Your Questions: Child Anger, Single Parenting, Foster Kids&Emotional Safety from 2019-05-08T05:12:39
We love getting your questions and discussing the topics dear to your heart. In this week's episode, we discuss the following topics and questions: Kids should be allowed to feel anger, but shou...
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105: How a Loving&Transparent Marriage Brings God Glory with Ryan and Selena Frederick from 2019-05-01T05:33:51
We all seek to find our life purpose. But have you ever thought about your marital purpose? The purpose God has for your marriage? He has one for you--but it may not be for what you think. In this...
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#104: Let’s Talk About Sex from 2019-04-24T05:26:53
Sex is our most requested topic lately for the podcast. And the types of questions we receive about sex reveal the power it holds in how well--or not--we connect with our spouse. In this episode, ...
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#103: Habits of Purpose in an Age of Distraction with Justin Whitmel Earley from 2019-04-17T05:54:59
Feeling exhausted, or simply tired of going through the motions? The modern world is a machine of a thousand invisible habits, forming us into anxious, busy, and depressed people. The trouble is th...
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#102: Becoming a Spiritually and Emotionally Healthy Parent for our Kids from 2019-04-10T05:26:11
This episode is a discussion about what we describe as the"art of becoming."Too often we get so focused on the day-to-day sleep, discipline, or behavioral issues with our kids that we lose sight of...
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#101: Homegrown: Cultivating Kids in the Fruit of the Spirit from 2019-04-03T05:25:24
The Bible consistently uses botanical growth to describe our spiritual maturity and how we grow. Applied to us as parents, we want to raise children who love God and share His love with the world. ...
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#100: Becoming Emotionally Healthy with Ryan and Laura Dobson from 2019-03-27T05:15:21
Our 100th episode! And what better way to celebrate than talking with two amazing humans--Ryan and Laura Dobson--about being emotionally healthy for your family. This is arguably our most raw and ...
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#99: Your Questions: Co-Parenting, Bad Dreams, Teaching Kids to Pray, and More from 2019-03-20T05:40:51
In this episode, we take your questions and talk about them. This week's questions include the following topics: What educational apps we would recommendHow to handle a co-parenting situation wh...
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#98: Creating Family“Rhythm”with Ellie Holcomb from 2019-03-13T05:40:10
"Mom, who sang the first song?"When Ellie Holcomb's then five-year-old daughter, Emmylou, asked her this question, Ellie threw the question back at her."Well, who do you think sang the first song?"...
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#97: Your Questions: The Survival Years, School Decisions, and Not Losing our Cool from 2019-03-06T06:07:42
In this episode, we take your questions and talk about them. This week's questions include the following topics: How to thrive in the survival years with young kidsShould we send our kids to kin...
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#96: Kids Who Can Empathize from 2019-02-27T06:43:55
In part 2 of our series on kids and feelings, we talk about kids who can empathize with others. This episode is a deeper dive into the"why"behind our new kid's book What Am I Feeling? So often, it...
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#95: Kids Who Can Name Their Feelings from 2019-02-20T06:30:25
Teaching our kids to give their feeling a name and then decide what to do with it—is crucial to helping them love God and love others. Turns out, it's also helpful for juvenile delinquents to devel...
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#94: Marriage: Why Is It So Difficult to Connect? from 2019-02-13T06:32:35
Sometimes, a few nuggets of wisdom just isn't enough. In this episode, we discuss some of the deeper reasons behind why it's so difficult to connect in marriage. We also talk about our own marital...
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#93: How to Talk to Your Kids About Racial Differences with Trillia Newbell from 2019-02-06T06:31:21
We live in a beautifully diverse world. Unfortunately, our world is also plagued by racial and ethnic division. As families, we can bring unity and change by embracing our differences. But it requ...
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#92: What Makes Your Family Unique? from 2019-01-30T06:45:38
We can get so busy that we allow culture to dictate who we are as a family, rather than our family influencing the culture around us. In this episode, we talk about some of the critical first steps...
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#91: Why Parenting is the Wrong Term from 2019-01-23T06:01:57
Welcome to season 5! This week's episode is full of updates about the upcoming season. In addition, we talk about why we believe"parenting"is the wrong term to use when it comes to raising our chil...
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#90: Our Family Wish for You in 2019 from 2018-12-26T06:22:38
What a year in the life of the"In This Together"podcast family. As you'll hear once again through Christi's tears, we love journeying with you. Your stories, questions, podcast reviews, and encoura...
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#89: What Our Sons Need with David Thomas from 2018-12-19T06:28:09
Our podcast “resident therapist," David Thomas, is back with us, live from Daystar Counseling. He talks with us about what our sons need across the developmental lifespan. In this episode, David b...
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#88: What Our Daughters Need with Sissy Goff from 2018-12-12T06:23:56
The next two episodes are gold medallion interviews with our podcast"resident therapists."This week, we interview Sissy Goff from Daystar Counseling about what our daughters need. Next week, we int...
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#87: Jessica Honegger–Going Scared: How to Defy Fear and Live on Purpose from 2018-12-05T06:23:27
As a social entrepreneur and founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, Jessica Honegger aims to do everything with boundless courage. But just as happiness is not the absence of sadness, and faith ...
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#86: Christmas Time Topics: Entitlement, Gift-Giving, Santa Claus, and Family Traditions Re-Release from 2018-12-03T06:45:20
This is a special re-released episode on Christmas topics for families, because there's nothing we want more than to experience the joy of Christmas. The problem is that Christmas can leave our ti...
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#85: Making the Most of the Christmas Season with Your Family from 2018-11-28T06:29:29
Christmas often comes and goes in the blink of an eye. Not only that, it's easy to miss the magic of the season. Either things don't go the way we had hoped with our family, or we get so buried in ...
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#84: How Not to Dread Bedtime with Your Kids from 2018-11-21T06:47:25
Bedtime--it's that sometimes elusive and dreaded time of the day, especially if you have young kids. Yet, bedtime can be the most significant time of the day to connect with your kids, and even you...
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#83: The Power of Invitation–Changing a Generation by Opening Your Door with Jen Schmidt from 2018-11-14T06:50:27
For many of us, inviting people into our lives and homes feels more like inviting judgment on our entertaining skills and stress on our already maxed-out schedules. And with the holidays approachin...
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#82: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex with Linda Stewart and Linda Noble from 2018-11-07T06:32:43
What happens when our son is exposed to pornography at a young age? Or our daughter begins hearing about sex at school and asking you questions? Many of our own parents didn't model for us how to h...
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#81: Helping Kids Have a Healthy Body Image with Linda Stewart and Linda Noble from 2018-10-31T05:12:16
What happens when our daughter tells us she's fat? Or our son begins to ask questions about his private parts? These questions are enough to throw off any good parent. So how can we raise our kids ...
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#80: Marriage in a Fishbowl: How Leaders Can Be Teammates in Marriage from 2018-10-24T18:00:19
There are eyes on your marriage. If you have kids, they watch how you interact. If you lead others in your community, those you lead watch how you live. In other words, your marriage is in a fishbo...
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#79: Lisa and Missy Harper: Who’s Your Daddy? Discovering the Awesomest Daddy Ever from 2018-10-17T13:00:02
This episode is a treat. Lisa Harper joins us to talk about her newly released children's book, Who's Your Daddy: Discovering the Awesomest Daddy Ever. But she's not the only one to join us! After...
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#78: Your Questions: In-Laws + Boundaries in Kids from 2018-10-10T05:06:17
How we set boundaries with our parents and in-laws is a frequent stressor for many families, especially around the holidays. Whether family lives close by or far away, everyone brings expectations ...
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#77: Spiritual Warfare in Marriage from 2018-10-03T05:45:15
Do you have a recurring issue in your marriage you can't seem to settle? Perhaps every now and again your marriage is tested in ways you couldn't even imagine at the time. Some nights you don't ev...
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#76: How Singing Transforms Your Kids, Family, and Home with Keith Getty from 2018-09-26T05:04:21
Did you know that singing is one of, if not the most, stated commands in all of the Bible? Filling our homes with song has a deep, visceral effect on who we are and what we believe. Perhaps it's no...
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#75: Your Questions–Spiritual and Emotional Climate of the Home from 2018-09-19T20:17:09
Thanks again for your questions. These episodes are gold for us because we get to interact with you, our family of listeners, on a regular basis. The questions this week are vulnerable and honest....
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#74: Rest, Margin, and Sabbath for Today’s Frantic Family from 2018-09-12T05:22:50
In a recent survey of over 700 parents, we found that “being too busy” or “not having enough time” was the biggest parenting struggle of our day. Can you relate? Do you wish you could slow down a ...
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#73: Helping Moms Discover Their Call to Lead with Kelly King from 2018-09-05T05:18:52
Have you felt stuck in the trenches, especially in the early years of parenthood? Trying to be the best mom you can be, yet also feeling the urge to lead outside the home too?Or maybe you decided t...
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#72: Having Conversations With Your Kids About Difficult Cultural Issues with Phillip Bethancourt from 2018-08-29T05:05:38
Have you been faced with getting difficult questions from your kids, and perhaps at a younger age than you had wished? Or feeling the need to have conversations with your kids but not sure how to h...
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#71: Your Questions: Emotional Safety + Parenting from 2018-08-22T05:15:38
Your questions are fuel for us for two reasons. First, you are real and desire to live a great story for your kids. Secondly, your courage to ask questions helps everyone listening to the podcast. ...
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#70: Spiritually Preparing Your Kids for a New School Year from 2018-08-15T05:10:52
Welcome to Season 4 of the"In This Together"podcast! School is back in session. In this episode, we talk about three ways we can spiritually prepare our kids for the new school year.Whether you ho...
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#69: [Best of Series Part 4] Living on a Faith Adventure as a Family with Christine Caine from 2018-08-08T05:22:18
The final week of our"Best Of"Series is one that will challenge your faith. We listened to it again and it was like watching a movie the second time around. There was much we missed the first time ...
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#68: [Best of Series Part 3] How to Not Raise Entitled Kids with Dr. John Townsend from 2018-08-01T05:15:57
Welcome to week 3 of our"Best Of"series! As Dr. Townsend states about entitlement,"This isn't a generational problem; it's a human problem."Apparently, a lot of parents in our generation don't wan...
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#67: [Best of Series Part 2] How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well from 2018-07-25T05:16
Welcome to week 2 of our"Best Of"series! Emotional safety was one of the most requested topics in season 3. Not only that, this episode became one of the most listened to of any we did.When we fir...
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#66: [Best Of Series Part 1] Hearing Your Kids’Screaming Data with Frank Tate from 2018-07-18T05:25:54
We're kicking off our"Best Of"Series for season 3. During the summer we take a little hiatus to regroup, rejuvenate, and plan for our upcoming season--season 4! In part 1 of of our"Best of"series,...
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#65: From Education to Therapy: The Gut Honesty of Championing Kids with Special Needs with Kelly Bagwell from 2018-07-11T05:52:45
Championing kids with special needs or medical disabilities can be quite difficult on many levels. First, there's the academic needs of the child. For instance, in some school systems, grades beco...
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#64: The Ministry“of”Children with Disabilities with Amy Julia Becker from 2018-07-04T05:12:08
So often, conversation on kids with intellectual disabilities centers on ministry"to"children with disabilities. What if we instead focused on the ministry"of"children with disabilities? In this e...
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#63: Supporting Families of Kids with Special Needs with Nick + Jackie Tait from 2018-06-27T05:30:16
Parenting children with special needs or medical disabilities brings with it so many added variables. As if having a strong marriage and being a great parent weren't hard enough, what happens when ...
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#62: How to Budget, Think About and Teach Your Kids About Money with Chris Brown from 2018-06-20T05:15:50
Money is one of the single biggest reasons for divorce today. If we don't have vision for our money, it will own us. Chris Brown, host of Life, Money, and Hope and a Ramsey Personality, joins us t...
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#61: Lessons I Learned About Being a Dad, From My Dad from 2018-06-13T05:17:59
With Father's Day approaching, we want to honor dads. In particular, we share stories from our own dads. In this episode, I (Josh) share about what I've learned about being a dad, from my dad. He ...
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#60: Your Questions: Sibling Rivalry, Understanding a Child’s Emotions, and Tough Conversations with Family from 2018-06-06T05:02:42
Your questions have been so good! We love hearing from each of you. This episode covers more questions related to parenting. In this week's episode we discuss: How kids handle emotionsNew ways ...
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#59: My Child’s First Phone–What Parents Need to Know with Michael Kong from 2018-05-30T05:01:07
When should I get my child her first phone? Once I get that first phone, how should I set it up? What limits should I set on it? Is my child's phone different than the one I buy? We get so many qu...
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#58: Gold Nuggets from a Military Marriage with Chaplain Matthew and Corie Weathers from 2018-05-23T05:15:34
In 2015, Corie Weathers was named Military Spouse of the Year. That was in large part because of how her husband, Chaplain Matthew Weathers, nominated and championed her. But as we all know, champi...
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#57: Christine Caine–Living on a Faith Adventure as a Family from 2018-05-16T05:20:02
When you hear the phrase,"faith adventure,"what comes to mind? Excitement. Risk. Trust. Memories. Miracles. Or does the rational, natural side of your brain kick in?"But we are in survival mode.""M...
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#56: Grandparenting–Navigating the Role with Your Adult Kids from 2018-05-09T05:50:58
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes that sweet, lovely, and wonderful baby carriage. Then comes our in-laws telling us how to parent.Then comes our parents spoiling our kids. Okay, ...
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#55: Single Parenting with Nicole C. Mullen from 2018-05-02T05:03:17
If parenting is difficult, single parenting is all the more unyielding and lonely. In this episode, we learn from someone walking the road of single parenting. Even more, she gives us insights into...
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#54: Your Questions: Parenting Teenagers, Managing Technology, and Raising Teens to Be Self-Motivated from 2018-04-25T05:20:22
Welcome to our third Q&A episode! As always, we're grateful for the opportunity to journey with you. Thank you for submitting your questions. In this episode, we address questions specifically rel...
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#53: Dr. John Townsend: How to Not Raise Entitled Kids from 2018-04-18T05:04:39
Entitlement, according to Dr. John Townsend, is"a belief that I am exempt from responsibility and that I am owed special treatment."Unfortunately, you don't have to look too far today to find entit...
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#52: Mom Set Free: A Special Release with Jeannie Cunnion from 2018-04-16T18:01:22
With Mother's Day just around the corner, we wanted to do something special for moms, so I (Christi) decided to host an online Bible study! The study is called Mom Set Free by our friend Jeannie C...
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#51: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well from 2018-04-11T05:09:57
Does parenting sometimes feel complicated to you? You can't even leave the hospital before having to make a decision on whether or not you're going to immunize your child. Think about some of the ...
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#50: 10 Great Dates with David + Claudia Arp from 2018-04-04T05:46:18
In the spirit of interviewing people who influence us personally, this episode features marriage mentors of our own, David and Claudia Arp. Married for 55 years, their insights on marriage have inf...
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#49: Your Questions: Marriage, Sex, and Not Being on the Same Page with Your Spouse from 2018-03-28T05:25:27
Welcome to our second Q&A episode! Thank you for submitting your questions. In this episode, we address questions specifically related to marriage, sex, and what to do when you and your spouse are...
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#48: Making Easter and the Resurrection Real to Our Kids from 2018-03-21T05:48:10
The resurrection of Jesus changed everything. But how do we help our kids understand the resurrection in a concrete way? How can we communicate to our kids the power that Christ has in our life? D...
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#47: Screaming Data–How to Hear Your Kid’s Passions and Strengths By Observing Their Actions with Frank Tate from 2018-03-14T05:11:06
If you love stories that lead to practical truths, this episode is for you! Frank Tate is one of Josh's closest friends on the planet. Even more, his insights as a dad have revolutionized the way w...
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#46: Parenting Girls with Purpose&Intentionality with Jonathan + Wynter Pitts from 2018-03-07T02:12:48
Jonathan and Wynter Pitts have four beautiful girls. At one point, three of them were in diapers at the same time. As you can imagine, Wynter was overwhelmed. But in the middle of the exhaustion an...
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#45: Your Questions: Parenting Young Children from 2018-02-28T06:05:39
This is our first Q&A episode! Thank you for submitting your questions. In this episode, we address questions specifically related to parenting young children.Here's a review of the questions we d...
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#44: Jamie + Aaron Ivey: Shame, Vulnerability, and Identity in Christ from 2018-02-21T08:32:24
Jamie Ivey's Happy Hour podcast was Christi's gateway drug into the podcastosphere. So you can imagine what a joy it was to have Jamie, and her husband Aaron, join us on our podcast. We love these...
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#43: 5 Ways to Create a Culture of Forgiveness in Your Marriage from 2018-02-14T08:00:46
Why is it that our natural tendency is to become hard and insensitive toward the person we love the most? Rather than being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry (James 1:19), we...
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#42: Losing Patience, Feeling Inadequate, Discipline, and Not Enough Time: Parenting Struggles 1-5 from 2018-02-07T09:47:01
We asked families in our 22:6 Parenting audience this one question: What’s your #1 struggle as a parent? We had over 700 responses. Last week we covered struggles 6-10. In part 2, we talk about th...
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#41: Single Parenting, Technology, Independent Kids, Communication and Respect: Parenting Struggles 6-10 from 2018-01-31T08:25:04
Welcome to season 3! Last month, we asked families in our 22:6 Parenting audience this one question: What’s your #1 struggle as a parent? We had over 700 responses. Trust us when we say, you’re no...
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#40: 7 Ways to Prioritize Your Family in the New Year from 2017-12-13T08:29:58
Welcome to our 40th episode! What an incredible and fun year it's been for the podcast. Having not yet been at this a year, we have learned a lot from each of you. Thank you for becoming a part o...
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#39: Overcommitment in Marriage–Dealing with the Stress of Always Saying Yes from 2017-12-06T09:05:33
When is the last time you and your spouse argued about being too busy? Or maybe you didn't argue. Perhaps the busyness meant you just passed one another by, like ships in the night. That's how over...
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#38: Christmas Hot Topics–Entitlement, Gift-Giving, Santa Claus, and Traditions from 2017-11-29T08:01:40
There is nothing we want more than to experience the joy of Christmas. Unfortunately, Christmas can leave our time feeling pressed and our wallets stressed. In addition, the holiday also brings alo...
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#37: Blended Families, Step-Parenting, Widowhood, and Holiday Step-Stress with Ron Deal from 2017-11-22T09:00:59
Over one-third of Americans live in, or are a part of, a blended family. So many questions abound for stepparents. Fortunately, in this week's episode, our dear friend and expert on blended familie...
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#36: Proactive Ways to Enjoy the Holidays from 2017-11-19T05:59:58
Cooler weather. Peppermint mochas. Hallmark movies. The holidays. For many, it’s wonderful. For others, this time of year can be quite chaotic. The pressure of figuring out what to buy. Making trav...
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#35: Candace Cameron Bure–Staying Stylish: Cultivating Confidence in Your Family, Style, and Attitude from 2017-11-08T09:00:28
Do you sometimes feel like you live in a fishbowl? Especially as a parent of young kids, your every move feeling scrutinized by glaring eyes in the grocery store. Or your teenager's every post on s...
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#34: Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent from 2017-11-01T08:45:02
Nobody can really prepare us for the chaos, unpredictability, and self-imposed guilt that accompany becoming a parent. Well-intentioned people may try to prepare you for the sleepless nights, colic...
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#33 Championing Your Child’s Love for Learning with Mr. Stuart Tutler from 2017-10-25T06:10:21
Education is one of the most challenging topics for many parents. Do we homeschool our kids? Is it okay to send them to public school? Or should we invest in private school? What about a parent's ...
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#32: Working as a Team in the Trenches of Early Parenthood with Christy + Nathan Nockels from 2017-10-18T07:00:27
For parents in the trenches of the early years, this interview is for you. The heart of our conversation with Christy and Nathan Nockels is the story behind their new lullaby album. The reason we w...
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#31: The Core Social Milestones of Boys and Girls with David Thomas&Sissy Goff from 2017-10-11T06:30:55
Our affectionally labeled"resident child therapists,"David Thomas and Sissy Goff are back on the podcast! In season 1, David and Sissy joined us to talk about the emotional milestones of boys and g...
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#30: The Lies Our Screens Tell Us from 2017-10-04T08:35:48
We want to ask an honest question: Are you the master of your screen, or is your screen the master of you? Nobody doubts the pervasiveness of screens in our culture today, especially among kids and...
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#29: The Beautiful Things We Miss with Matthew West from 2017-09-27T16:19:50
Our guest this week is singer and songwriter, Matthew West. Matthew just released a brand new album called"All In."When we heard about Matthew's heart behind the album, we knew we had to interview ...
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#28: Mom Set Free: Find Relief From the Pressure to Get it All Right with Jeannie Cunnion from 2017-09-21T02:15:33
Don't let the title of this episode fool you. Yes, Jeannie Cunnion's message is helping moms find relief from the pressure to get it all right (i.e. be perfect). But this conversation is for all pa...
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#27: The Enneagram and Marriage with Ian Morgan Cron from 2017-09-13T05:05:02
Our guest this week is Ian Morgan Cron. We invited him on the podcast because nothing has been as significant as the Enneagram in taking our marriage to the next level. What is the Enneagram? Pe...
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#26: Teaching Our Kids to be Human from 2017-09-06T08:15:34
Have you given thought to what it means to be human? Think about what makes you--and your kids--truly come alive. Perhaps not surprisingly, those moments rarely happen on a screen. This summer we ...
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#25: The Power of Guarding Your Time–and the Hearts of Those You Love with Rodney + Selma Wilson from 2017-08-30T08:30:07
Do you struggle finding time for those you love most? Does busyness tend to disconnect you from the heart of your spouse? In this episode, we affectionately adopt new"podcast parents,"Rodney + Sel...
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#24: Louie + Shelley Giglio–Fighting Goliath and Championing Your Spouse from 2017-08-23T08:41:35
If you listen to the podcast, you know every conversation we have is centered on being a generation of families who live, love, and lead well. This week's guests, Louie and Shelley Giglio, epitomiz...
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#23: An Open Conversation for Moms: What Your Husband Really Needs from 2017-08-16T08:15:12
Today's episode is a continuation of last week's conversation for Dads. This week, however, we talk to Moms. But that doesn't leave husbands off the hook. Guys, it's imperative you join the convers...
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#22: An Open Conversation for Dads: What Your Wife Really Needs from 2017-08-09T08:33:09
Today's episode is a conversation for Dads. Okay, so wives will appreciate it too. Peaking behind our own picture frame, we begin with a story about how we began to emotionally disconnect in our ma...
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#21: Lisa Harper–Adoption, Single Parenting, and Living Happy! from 2017-08-03T02:20:26
Part of the vision of In This Together with Dr. Josh + Christi is to be a podcast where we interview guests to discover how their stories can give us insight on becoming families who live, love, an...
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#20: Raising Kids to Reach Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones with Sissy Goff + David Thomas from 2017-06-21T08:50:48
Our guests this week are two of our favorite people. We believe they will fast become two of your favorite people as well. Licensed counselors Sissy Goff and David Thomas serve at Daystar Counseli...
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#19: A Pediatrician’s Take on Today’s Kids, and Every Child’s Hero–Their Dad with Dr. Meg Meeker from 2017-06-12T11:51:35
Our guest is best-selling author, pediatrician, mother, and grandmother Dr. Meg Meeker. Even more, she is a mentor and dear friend to us. This is a super fun episode! One I personally love because...
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#18: Lessons We Can All Learn From Military Families with Wes + Wanda Crawford from 2017-05-24T22:14:16
We all have a lot to learn from the sacrifice of those who serve in the military. In this episode, we learn from a couple, married more than 30 years, who served active duty. But even more, Wes Cra...
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#17: When Your Kids Are Anxious: 3 Ways You Can Help from 2017-05-17T08:42:24
Anxiety in kids is increasing in epidemic proportions, particularly in the past three years. Not only that, anxiety has a trickle down effect on kids. In fact, one research study shows that—only be...
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#16: Bob + Maria Goff–Finding What Your Family Needs in a World Telling You What You Want from 2017-05-10T08:30:26
Our guests this week are none other than Bob and sweet Maria Goff. One word defines these two: LOVE. Get a pen and paper. Prepare to laugh. And especially ready yourself to learn super fun and crea...
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#15: Raising Kids Who Love God + Serve Others: An Introduction to TwentyTwoSix from 2017-05-03T11:30
So often we feel alone as parents. But we aren't supposed to do it alone. Raising kids who love God and love others doesn't have to be filled with shame. We don't have to fear that we're somehow me...
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#14: How to Speak to Your Kids and Win Their Heart from 2017-04-26T08:00:07
We all want to win our children's hearts. Even more, we want them to give their hearts to Jesus. Unfortunately, there's no surefire way to get our kids to make the right decisions. However, there i...
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#13: Perfectionism, Presence + Raising Kids to be Human with Gabe + Rebekah Lyons from 2017-04-19T17:45:40
Our guests this week are Gabe (Q Ideas) and Rebekah Lyons (You are Free). They talk openly about how they prioritize being present with their three beautiful children. From battling perfectionism a...
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#12: 5 Everyday Ways to Build Intimacy with Your Spouse from 2017-04-12T14:22:07
If your marriage is anything like ours, you probably fall out of"like"with your spouse. The trouble in today's culture is that we too easily confuse"like"with"love."But the difference is quite dist...
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#11: Matt + Lauren Chandler–The Joy of Being Messy and Inconsistent from 2017-04-05T08:30:14
Our guests this week are Matt Chandler, lead pastor of the Village Church, and his wife, singer and songwriter, Lauren Chandler. These two are the real deal. We talked transparently about being par...
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#10: 8 Ways We Shoot Ourselves in the Foot When We Discipline Our Kids from 2017-03-29T18:54:30
Mister Rogers said it best,"I think of discipline as the continual everyday process of helping a child learn self-discipline."But let’s be honest, the"everyday process"can feel awfully long. Our ki...
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#9: How 15 Minutes Can Change Your Marriage from 2017-03-22T08:00
Have you and your spouse ever felt like you might be"missing"one another? Like there's something deeper going on between the two of you, yet you just can't put your finger on it? Then, all of a sud...
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#8: Overcoming Obstacles in a Young Marriage with Ryan + McKenzi Keiser from 2017-03-15T08:28:18
As a safety for the Penn State football team, Ryan Keiser married his high school sweetheart, McKenzi, who was also playing soccer at Eastern University. As college students, young and in love, lit...
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#7: 7 Ways to Protect Our Children from Sexual Abuse from 2017-03-08T09:20:22
I recently spoke at the same conference as, and later became good friends with, a representative from the National Organization of Victim’s Assistance (NOVA). The mission of NOVA is to champion dig...
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#6: How a Family of Six Does Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways with Russell + Sarah Glass from 2017-03-01T09:20:03
Our podcast guests this week are Russell and Sarah Glass. Business owners with four young children--ages 2, 4, 6, and 8--they share their adventure, a move from California to Tennessee, to open a r...
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#5: How Secondhand Screen Time Can Harm our Kids: What Parents Need to Know from 2017-02-22T09:01:55
Have your children asked you to put your phone down, trying to get your attention? Ours have. Our relationship with our screens—not unlike the secondhand smoke elicited by a smoker—may be impactin...
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#4: How One Married Couple Finds Joy in Leading a Nonprofit Ministry, Together with Matthew + Bethany Williams from 2017-02-15T09:19:56
Our podcast guests this week are Matthew and Bethany Williams. Not only are they married, together they lead Exile International, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower children of wa...
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#3: Addressing the Elephant (uh um, iPhone) in Your Marriage from 2017-02-08T09:55:15
Do screens come between you and your spouse? Are you cuddling with your phone in bed more than one another? We answered yes to these. So, we decided to take some very practical steps to make sure t...
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#2: How Working Parents Can Balance Ministry, Marriage&Parenthood with Eric + Kaye Geiger from 2017-02-01T15:23:30
Our first podcast guests are Eric and Kaye Geiger. Why? Because they're awesome! Eric is vice president of LifeWay Christian Resources and pastor, and his wife, Kaye, is a full-time school teacher....
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#1: Meet Josh + Christi: The Heart Behind the Podcast from 2017-02-01T15:21:24
Welcome! In our first episode, we introduce our heart behind it. We also tell the backstory behind why our passion is raising kids who live, love, and lead well--and having marriages we'd wish on o...
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2 Minute Podcast Sneak Peak from 2016-01-05T06:05:20
Here's our 2-minute sneak peak! Click here to subscribe today! We would love for you to comment below with thoughts, ideas and questions you have for future episodes.Here's an introduction and sn...
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