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 asking him to talk about his experience on a podcast episode. Alas, this is that episode. In a world so driven by social media and technology, we don't recognize how enslaved we are to the things that keep us from being fully present in the moment with others--especially our loved ones. In this episode, ...
Nov 18, 2021•27 min
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. Author and fellow Dad, M.J. Thomas is on this week's episode to talk about his book series The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls and how it helps kids travel back in time and explore major events in the Bible. This book series is a household favorite in the Straub home! Josh and M.J. talk about: * The power ...
Nov 10, 2021•29 min
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. With Advent just around the corner, making Christmas memories doesn't just happen. In this episode, Josh interviews Landon about his favorite Christmas characters, family activities, and memories. You may even hear a few jokes between father and son as well. Talking about what makes Christmas count, t...
Nov 03, 2021•30 min
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 from you than you have to give. But what if the one thing they really needed from you brought you to life just as much as it brought them to life? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the importance of prioritizing your emotional health and letting go of distractions, so that you can show up at ho...
Oct 26, 2021•39 min
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 the difference between emotions and feelings, especially for the intimacy in our marriage and how we connect with and guide our kids. Josh and Christi talk about: * The difference between emotions and feelings.* Our six core emotions and how to discern what they mean for us in our day-to-day lives.* H...
Oct 12, 2021•34 min
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 your home, going on work trips--everything is dependent on the season you are in. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to prioritize what brings your family life, and how to put on the chopping block the things weighing you down. Josh and Christi talk about: * Why it's important to discern ...
Sep 24, 2021•33 min
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 spouse go to the opposite extreme on an issue? Is too lenient with the kid’s discipline. Spends more money than we feel comfortable. Desires sex more than we have the energy for. So often, their lop-sided approach (in our mind anyway) creates a reaction in us to go to the opposite extreme on those iss...
Sep 17, 2021•25 min
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” have now become the basis for what companies desire most in their leaders. That’s why the environment of emotional safety and the principles of emotional intelligence are the foundation of who we are and what we do with at Famous at Home. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about why emotional intellig...
Sep 10, 2021•37 min
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 midst of the fear and overwhelm in this cultural moment. Josh and Christi talk about: * Practical ways they have intentionally taken care of themselves the last couple of weeks.* Ways to limit screens or other open doors to fear.* How to recognize the one self-care practice you need right now for your s...
Aug 27, 2021•24 min
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 have a way of being perspective-shifting moments that reshape how we live our lives. Last week we touched on things that wake us up. This week, Bill and Laurie Lokey are back to talk with Josh and Christi about how to get through the things that slow us down. The Straub's and Lokey's talk about: * How s...
Aug 19, 2021•29 min
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 situation, there is an "in-between" time of living in the unknown. In this episode, Josh and Christi sit down with their dear friends, Bill and Laurie Lokey to discuss how we can live our life to the fullest even in the middle of the unknown. Coaches for the Leader's Heart Cohort, therapists, speakers, and...
Aug 12, 2021•32 min
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 try to navigate in our own home. Why? Because it's inevitable that your kids will get bored when you try to read the Bible to them or want to talk about something else when you want to pray. Welcome to family discipleship :) In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the ways they're cultivating a s...
Aug 04, 2021•40 min
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 which your family is going? This could be related to job opportunities, new living situations, or school choice. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to spiritually lead your family through big decisions, as well as share about a recent experience in doing so. Josh and Christi discuss: * Ho...
Jul 29, 2021•40 min
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 to do life together with extended family in close proximity. But what happens when they get overbearing or it just feels like too much? How do we set boundaries in love? In this episode, to kick off a brand new family series, Josh and Christi discuss these questions and discuss their own journey on th...
Jul 22, 2021•36 min
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 will allow us to live from a heart of abundance. They talk about: * The intentionality it requires to create margin* How setting clear boundaries can result in respect* The power of tending our heart before productivity and efficiency* How to get your life back by creating space for rest, quality time wi...
May 26, 2021•33 min
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 to resign to this journey. We lead others best when we lead from a heart of joy. And that's what this episode is all about--leading from a full heart. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about: * What happens when we're willing to develop the courage of being open to our inner world* Why it's impor...
May 20, 2021•34 min
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 environment for those around you. Josh and Christi talk about: * What it looks like to live in the here-and-now, focus on today, and walk in humility.* How to discern the voices in your life and who to surround yourself with.* Why it's important to step out of your comfort zone and be open to change. Sh...
May 13, 2021•35 min
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.
May 10, 2021•2 min
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 about how to show up as a leader in your home. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about: * How we cultivate the environment of our home and why our kids receive what's in that environment.* How we can lead with certainty, confidence, and conviction.* What it means to be called to go first and set ...
May 07, 2021•35 min
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 expectations on your kids, in a way that lets them know you believe in them.
May 03, 2021•3 min
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: Gathering, shares how she made decisions to begin living more from a heart of rest. Christy shares about: * A season when God called her to take a break from her ministry, and confront the false sense of purpose and worth she was finding in her career.* How she learned to find rest in God's presence in every a...
Apr 29, 2021•40 min
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.
Apr 28, 2021•3 min
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 questions, this time related to the child side of worry. In this episode they talk about: * Practical ways to prevent punishing, minimizing, and dismissing your child's worries.* How to help your child cope with worry-filled or fearful environments.* How to find a healthy balance between challenging your chil...
Apr 21, 2021•27 min
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 and Christi talk about the significance of the Sabbath and why we should always prioritize working from rest, not for it.
Apr 19, 2021•5 min
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 podcast series, Josh and Christi discuss a few listener questions and speak to the parent side of worry. In this episode we discuss: * Practical ways to handle your worries to reduce the chances of passing them to your kids.* How to talk to your kids about your worries and how you resolve them.* Why y...
Apr 14, 2021•37 min
Siblings make the best teammates. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about ways to challenge your kids to work together.
Apr 12, 2021•5 min
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, Josh and Christi talk about the battle kids face with anxiety in today’s climate. Here are some highlights: * The power of relationships to release worry.* The power you hold as a parent when your child has anxiety.* The difference between worry and anxiety.* What to do when you recognize one child i...
Apr 07, 2021•35 min
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 our kids come alive, but us too? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the joy in doing hobbies with our kids.
Apr 06, 2021•5 min
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 and marriage experts, about how to get your family, and marriage, on track financially. Talaat and Tai share about: * Previous financial obstacles they faced in the early stages of their marriage, and how they got to where they are today, living a debt-free life and paying off their mortgage in 3 year...
Mar 31, 2021•39 min
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 to make this Easter memorable.
Mar 30, 2021•5 min
