This month we have some of the best of the best coming your way. We wanted to re-release this important episode with Jemar Tisby, if you missed this one, you will definitely want to catch up today! All of us want our kids to stand up to injustices in our world. As Christians we are to love others, come alongside one another, and help each other understand our God given worth and dignity. Fighting Racism should be something we want to dive into headfirst and do everything in our power to make sur...
Jul 20, 2022•46 min
This month we have some of the best of the best coming your way. We pulled from some of the most listened to podcasts of the year. We didn’t want you to miss some of the most talked about and listened to interviews. Today we are re-releasing our conversation with founders of She Works His Way, and our conversation of is there such a thing as work life balance and what does it look like. The age old question for almost every parent is,“How do we find work/life balance? Is there even such a thing?...
Jul 13, 2022•44 min
This month we have some of the best of the best coming your way. We pulled from some of the most listened to podcasts of the year. We didn’t want you to miss some of the most talked about and listened to interviews. Today we are re-releasing our conversation with Carlos Whittaker, the human hope dealer! He embodies our podcast’s definition of Be Love. do good. You may have read Carlos’ books , or maybe you have seen his good deeds on Good Morning America, the Nick Cannon Show, or anywhere they h...
Jul 06, 2022•40 min
I have heard people ask about certain things, “Is it too late?” And I would say, “It’s never too late,” especially when it comes to apologizing. Today on this short episode I am reminded why it is so important to say, “sorry.” I talk about when my husband came to Holden and asked for his forgiveness for not giving him space to process his emotions. I talk about how hard it is for me to say, “I am sorry,” because admitting I’m sorry feels like I am wrong, and I love being right! This short episod...
Jun 28, 2022•10 min
Today we laughed A LOT! If you don’t know the Skit Guys may I introduce you to some of the greatest and funniest people you will ever meet. Today we talk about their new feature film Family Camp. Family camp is fun for all ages, a movie you will want to take your family to. Through each scene and family portrayed you will see yourself in a little bit of all of the characters. Tommy and Eddie talk about how this was a dream of theirs for years. What it looks like to have open hands and let God di...
Jun 22, 2022•42 min
I don’t know about you but there isn’t a compliment I don’t love, or that makes me feel good. So why is it, we don’t tell people more the positive things we are thinking about them? Are we nervous they will think we are crazy? Especially if they are a stranger? I was reminded this week as several strangers complimented me on things, how great that felt, and how it really made my day, so much that it inspired a podcast episode. Today in this short podcast I remind all of us if we are thinking som...
Jun 15, 2022•7 min
Today I have on author, licensed counselor, podcaster, and co-founder of Living Wholehearted , a professional counseling and organizational development firm, and Courageous Girls , an online curriculum equipping moms and daughters for every stage of their growing years. Terra and I discuss the mother/daughter relationship, why it can be so tumultuous, and how we can connect throughout the years. We talk through some of the biggest fears parents have in raising their kids and how we can navigate ...
Jun 08, 2022•43 min
Today I am talking with Natalie Silverstein author of Simple Acts: The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference and Simple Acts: The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back she is the go to when it comes to helping our family live a life of service to others. Natalie gives us practical ways we can help our kids, and especially teens, live a life outside themselves. We talk about ways we can come alongside our kids and teens to help them live the long game of service. Some things we discuss: Making se...
Jun 01, 2022•40 min
This week I am talking all things summer! First of all can you even believe school is almost out? Some of us are so excited, some of us have that “deer in the headlights” look because you can’t believe it is already here! What in the world are you going to do all summer with kiddos at home. Especially if you work full time out of the house. I give some ideas of how to teach a “life skill” this summer, some expectations you can give so your kids so their eyeballs don’t fall out from watching tv, ...
May 25, 2022•12 min
Today I have on marriage experts Carla and Byron Weathersbee who founded Legacy Family Ministries. We talk about why having a strong marriage is important when it comes to having a strong family unit. We talk about ways we can make sure we strengthen our marriage when it gets hard, getting help in the rough patches, and how to make marriage a priority when life gets chaotic, (we can all raise our hands), and so much more. We could have talked for hours about so many different things when it come...
May 18, 2022•38 min
Today I talk to Becky Leach, a writer, author, artist, and a survivor of sexual assault. Becky just released one of the most vulnerable and brave books called: THE PIVOT: Believing God When You Really, Really, Don’t Want To. We talk about the secret she held in for over 30 years, what happened when she finally told her truth, and how God came alongside her in her most difficult circumstances. She talks about real times when she didn’t believe God could handle her pain, and how she chose to belie...
May 11, 2022•44 min
Today I have on the podcast author Anjuli Paschall and she teaches us how to stay awake to what really matters. Many times, we are looking for the next big thing before we feel successful, happy, fulfilled. Anjuli reminds us to stay awake to small moments that mean everything, and to not miss what’s right in front of us. She gives us practical ways we can do this daily. Grab Anjuli’s book Get to know Anjuli
May 04, 2022•30 min
This week I am diving into the ways we have identified our kiddo’s God-given passions and talents and how they can creatively serve and love others with them. Our kids are very different and the way they serve others is also very different. I have a kiddo who is extroverted and one who is more shy around others, loving others looks different for them. Being curious about our kids and helping them identify what gifts they have and how they can use those to serve others has been a goal of mine as ...
Apr 27, 2022•14 min
One of the quotes that has stayed with me after this interview is “You don’t need to wait for a desired outcome before you start healing.” Lisa Appelo tells her story of how her life was turned upside down after a shocking tragedy upended their family. She shares with us the details of her grief, the messy in between of healing, and how God put her life back together again when she thought it was over. You will be touched by her story, her faith, and the hope she regained. If you want to hear mo...
Apr 20, 2022•38 min
This is the second part of my interview with Jason Ramos. If you haven’t heard the first part take a listen here. Jason’s story is filled with brokenness, trauma, abuse, drugs, and prison, and how God completely transformed his life. Sometimes we think there are some people who will never change, or they are too far gone. Many of us have loved ones we have given up on or felt like they were hopeless. This story will help us see into a perspective many of us will never know. It helps us really SE...
Apr 13, 2022•23 min
This is part 1 of my 2 part interview with Jason Ramos. This week I am sharing a story of complete transformation. And it’s too unbelievable to just do one part, so we broke it into 2. Jason’s story is filled with brokenness, trauma, abuse, drugs, and prison, and how God completely transformed his life. Sometimes we think there are some people who will never change, or they are too far gone. Many of us have loved ones we have given up on or felt like they were hopeless. This story will help us s...
Apr 06, 2022•36 min
How many times do we ask the question or get asked “How are you?” And the response is, “I am just so busy!” I understand as parents, employees, caretakers it can feel like life will never slow down. Many times, we go through life rushing from responsibility to responsibility and we miss the most important things right in front of us. PEOPLE. I know, if I have packed my schedule and create no space to be interrupted or to pay attention to the needs right in front of me, I will miss it every time....
Mar 30, 2022•19 min
Bring some tissues to this episode! Today I interviewed Randy Hartley who is the father portrayed in the movie and the book Beautifully Broken. It’s about three fathers who fight to save their families, their lives becoming intertwined in an unlikely journey across the globe where they learn the healing power of forgiveness and reconciliation. Y’all, if this wasn’t a true story you would never believe it was real. Randy takes us on an unbelievable journey of how one man’s family was changed fore...
Mar 23, 2022•43 min
Have you ever had a kid wake up cranky, be unhappy about the breakfast you woke up early to make, and you still keep a calm and sweet attitude? That’s a hard pass for me. Griping and complaining from others can ruin my mood quickly. How many times do we let someone else; our kids, our spouse, our friends dictate the way we feel, the way we view ourselves? Jess puts me through a little life coaching session, and we figure out how I can be responsible for how I want to feel, even if others around ...
Mar 16, 2022•40 min
I read a book recently called Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms. A publicist had reached out to see if we wanted to have the author on the podcast and she sent me a copy of the book. You need to know that I truly research everyone on our show, and read their stuff to see if they will be valuable to our audience. I do this because I want to give our listeners something that will help them strengthen their own family so they can love others outside the...
Mar 09, 2022•33 min
There is a quote I have been mulling over for some time. “We can’t expect our kids to have a heart for others if we never show them the needs of others”. As parents we all want our kids to care and love others. We want them to care about the needs of the world, but we as parents also have to show them. Sometimes this can feel overwhelming because there are so many needs and we feel like we have so little time. Listen to this short podcast today where I give 3 simple ways we can help our kids bui...
Mar 02, 2022•12 min
I have had Dr. Flanagan on several times, because his words of wisdom and his therapist’s heart are always something that is perfect when I am struggling with a certain area in life. Kelly is a therapist and the author of two amazing books: Loveable and True Companions. How do we expect our kids to live life with open hearts and love toward others if we aren’t modeling this daily. Whether it is when we are griping about public opinions on national discourse, or treating someone online with animo...
Feb 23, 2022•34 min
Have you ever been in a season of brokenness? Maybe you are in the depths of that season right now. Today I am speaking with Toni Collier, gifted communicator, author, founder of Broken Crayons Still Color . Toni shares her own story of brokenness with us and inspires us that even in the hardest of times we can stay hopeful. Toni shares with us her past of leaving an abusive marriage, finding ways to provide for her daughter, and her fears along the way. No matter what your story is, your past, ...
Feb 16, 2022•44 min
Steve is one of my favorite guests on the show, not just because he has a British accent, but because he is full of wisdom and advice for how parents can lead their kids. Steve is a guru of leadership and an expert in personalities. He is the co-founder of Giant Worldwide a global leadership consulting company, and he has co-authored several books, The 5 voices is the one we dive into today. So many times as parents it is hard to parent the kids who are different from us, but Steve gives us the ...
Feb 09, 2022•52 min
I don’t know about you but most families these days are BUSY. Whether it is our family or others I talk to, our life consists of carpooling, sports’ schedules, homework, late dinners, and full time working. Your life might look similar or a different busy if you are in the throes of toddler days of nap times, and schedules. No matter what I hear from others all the time, how do we make quality time with our kids, something they crave and need the most, when our life is full. This podcast I am gi...
Feb 02, 2022•16 min
I don’t know about you, but this year has been full of things that can create anxiety in ourselves and our kids. Maybe for the first time you have experienced anxiety or are starting to see your kids feel anxious and need help. Dr. Chinwe is a therapist who specializes in anxiety in adolescents and teens. She has also co-authored the book Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens through the Power of Connection. We talk about how to notice signs of anxiety in our kids, what is causing ...
Jan 26, 2022•37 min
The age old question for almost every parent is, “How do we find work/life balance? Is there even such a thing? Many times, it feels like if we just balanced it all we would have a full, complete, and happy life. But sometimes that balance feels like a big unicorn in the sky, something completely unattainable. If you are a parent who continues to struggle with this, Somer and Michelle are here to help us rethink this question. They are here to give us some practical tools and perspective of what...
Jan 19, 2022•44 min
Happy New Year! Today we are talking about how to create healthy habits as a family. What does it look like to be an example to your kids when it comes to moving our bodies and eating healthy? How do we help get our families on board? This podcast is all about simple steps to help our families make healthy habits. We will talk about nutrition, moving our bodies, mindsets, and how as parents we can be encouraging about healthy behavior instead of nagging or shaming. In my past I was a health and ...
Jan 12, 2022•18 min
All of us want our kids to stand up to injustices in our world. As Christians we are to love others, come alongside one another, and help each other understand our God given worth and dignity. Fighting Racism should be something we want to dive into head first and do everything in our power to make sure this is not happening on our watch. Today we are talking about how to fight racism, with Jemar Tisby ,New York Times Best-Selling author. He has written the Color of Compromise and How to Fight R...
Jan 05, 2022•47 min
It’s the New Year, and for many it means goal setting, and reviewing the past year. So many of us make individual missions and goals for the year, but have you ever thought about getting together with your family and making a mission? This podcast is a step by step on how to make a FAMILY MISSION! What do you want your family to be known for? What attributes do you want others to say when describing your family? What are some areas your family is passionate about? How can you use your gifts and ...
Dec 29, 2021•26 min
