Conversation about faith is inevitable with your kids. The trouble is when we, often unintentionally, attach shame and pressure with it, perhaps feeling inadequate about the topic. But what if living it out is more simple than we realize? To continue the Words That Matter for Your Family series, we talk about the word "faith" and why it matters for your family. They talk about: Deciding what 3 things you want to implement and not implement from your family origin faith background The correlation...
Dec 22, 2022•41 min
What activities foster a sense of "togetherness" for your family? In this episode, we continue the Words that Matter for Your Family series, and talk about the word "cohesive." Here are some highlights: How to identify family values and practically live by them Ways to invite your kids in on goal setting, meal prepping, worshipping, volunteering, and other responsibilities you have as a parent How to discover what makes your kids feel connected to you How to make "alone time" intentional, and "t...
Dec 15, 2022•38 min
Do you want to work yourself out of a job as a parent? Best selling author and educator Esther Wojcicki describes the one rule she used as a parent with her three daughters, "Don't do anything for your kids that they can do for themselves." As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, we talk about the word "resourceful," and why training your children to accomplish tasks on their own develops confident, but not entitled, kids. In this episode we talk about: - The specific ways ...
Dec 08, 2022•39 min
Does life feel too complex, perhaps even chaotic, at times? As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "simplicity," and why it's important to take inventory over what is exhausting you. In this episode we talk about: •Identifying the areas of your life that feel more complicated than they need to be. •The correlation between added layers of complexity and added layers of anxiety •Even paying attention to how the things in your physical space a...
Dec 01, 2022•42 min
As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "discipline," and why it's the "end all be all" for your family, but not for your kids. We also talk about why it's important to cultivate grace and truth as you lead your family. In this episode we talk about: - The transfer of self-discipline in our relationships as a means of experiencing true freedom - Walking the road of balance and following your family's specific convictions as a continual every...
Nov 24, 2022•54 min
As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "attunement," and why it's important for your spouse and kids to "feel seen" in their relationship with you. We define the word "attunement" and talk about why we should seek consistency, not perfection. In this episode we talk about: - Giving our kids the tools to communicate what they need when they don't feel seen or heard - What it means to have an "Oh, there you are" attitude when you walk into a ...
Nov 18, 2022•45 min
This week, we kick off a brand new series called Words that Matter for Your Family. For the next few weeks we'll be talking about words that better help us show up for our spouse and kids. To begin, we start by talking about the word "safety," what it is and how we cultivate it. In this episode Josh and Christi talk about: - How to pursue your spouse's heart using emotional vocabulary - The way relational warmth wires your child's brain for relationships - Why posture is more important than tech...
Nov 10, 2022•48 min
Have you ever given thought to how your "household" is being defined? The direction it's heading? Or the connectedness you feel to one another? In this episode, we talk about the meaning of the word "household" and how it applies to your family. We talk about: Why it's important to be curious, not intimidated by uncomfortable emotions. How to let go of "the chase" and refocus on nurturing your marriage and your kids. How to embrace your family's uniqueness. How to become a family of creators, no...
Nov 03, 2022•57 min
Alright, friends! We have some exciting new updates for you about the podcast and Famous at Home. If you're a regular family member of the podcast, you'll want to hear these new updates. Also, do you know those moments when life feels fragmented? When it just feels like everyone is going in their own direction? How do you recalibrate as a family? What is it that reconnects your family at the heart level? In this episode, Josh talks about recalibrating your family and also shares what he and Chri...
Oct 27, 2022•19 min
If you're a parent, you've likely felt overworked, overwhelmed, and unsuccessful. Maybe you feel that way now? Perhaps home even feels chaotic. What if there was a system that helped you take control over your roles and time at home? Where you could move from chaotic to confident, and ultimately, more present. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with Rebekah Scott, wife, mom of four, business owner, and podcaster about practical ways to move from chaos to confident as a parent. They talk abou...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
How do you get on the same page as your spouse when it comes to money? Is it possible to simplify your money life? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with Bob and Linda Lotich, founders of SeedTime, about their new book Simple Money, Rich Life and how to create a clear plan for achieving your financial goals. They talk about: * Ways to become more unified in your marriage around money * The one-category budget: Get 80% of the results with 20% of the work * How to use money as a tool to fulfi...
Oct 13, 2022•53 min
What is emotional safety? And how do you cultivate an emotionally safe marriage? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about elephants in marriage and how to be your true self in hard conversations with your spouse. They talk about: * Approaching conversations in love rather than fear * Having an "us against the world" mindset * How to talk to your spouse about feeling emotionally safe Show Notes: Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU2TYVNwpVI Order a copy of the Fam...
Oct 05, 2022•41 min
In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about practical game changers that have helped level up their own marriage. They use a recent national survey on the biggest issues couples argue about to help you apply these game changers to how you communicate in marriage. Can you guess the #1 issue couples argue about more than any other topic? Listen in to find out. Here are a couple key takeaways: * Why communication is overrated and the game changer that really matters * How to cut through your norma...
Sep 22, 2022•43 min
What does it mean to be a "successful" parent? And what does it mean to raise "successful" kids? Though the world has one definition for this term, we talk to a mom (and grandma) this week who is on the other side of the trenches, having successfully raised her seven kids in every sense of the word. Helen Smallbone is a co-founder of MUMlife Community and a podcast host with AccessMore, as well as a mom of Grammy Award-winning artists: Rebecca St. James and FOR KING + COUNTRY. In this episode, w...
Sep 15, 2022•56 min
Since outbursts and sullenness are common in boys, it's easy to assume that's just how boys are and they will eventually grow out of it. But what if we understood the reasons behind their meltdowns or aloofness? What if there were tools that could help boys build an emotionally strong foundation? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with their dear friend, David Thomas, LMSW, author, and Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN, about his new book Raising Emotionall...
Sep 09, 2022•57 min
The world puts a lot of goodies in front of us as parents, enticing activities, gadgets, and toys, to give our kids a so-called "advantage." But do the masses really know what our kids need to thrive? If so, why are we facing an epidemic of anxiety today in kids? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about what research shows really gives kids an "advantage" and how they're trying to implement it in their own home. Here are some highlights: - How to build pillars of resilience at home for your ...
Sep 01, 2022•43 min
It's quite amazing our tendency to grow comfortable with the busyness of life where shouldering daily burdens on our own and trying to manage control of everything and everyone around us is our responsibility. No wonder we feel lonely and defeated. Yet, it was never intended to be this way. In this episode, we talk with Max Lucado, senior pastor of Oak Hills Church of San Antonio, Texas, and best-selling author about the Holy Spirit, who Jesus gave us to be our helper and guide. Pastor Max talks...
Aug 26, 2022•32 min
At Famous at Home, we believe raising great kids is about who we're becoming. But focusing on our inner lives as parents can be difficult, especially when regret, hurt, and fear weigh us down and influence how we show up for our kids. In this episode, Josh sits down with Scott Sauls, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Nashville. Pastor Scott talks with us this week about his new book, Beautiful People Don't Just Happen: How God Redeems Regret, Hurt, and Fear in the Making of Better H...
Aug 18, 2022•50 min
Life moves quickly. Such that the blistering pace can prevent us from being truly present with our family, with God, with ourselves. The pace can feel unrelenting. Even as soon as our family lands on a summer rhythm, summer comes to an end and it's time for kids to go back to school. The beauty though is that growth happens in seasons. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to evaluate your rhythms in your current season to serve your circumstances well. They also talk about: * The pow...
Aug 11, 2022•43 min
Leadership is often lonely, fast-paced, and unrelenting. Our emotional and spiritual well-being often hangs in the balance of leading at work and showing up at home. In this episode, Josh sits down with his friend Matt Redman, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, worship leader, and author to talk about how they prioritize their own emotional growth as they lead their families. The two of them talk about The Leader's Heart Cohort, what it means to be famous at home, and leadership as...
Aug 03, 2022•50 min
All of our emotions, including anger, are a God-given gift. They allow us to learn what is healthy and unhealthy, where we have been wronged, or whether or not we need to set boundaries. The way we react to our anger has the power to either damage our relationships or help us make the most of them. In this episode, Josh and Christi discuss anger, your family, and forgiveness. Josh and Christi talk about: * How to maintain teachability and curiosity in the midst of anger* Action steps to take whe...
Jul 28, 2022•51 min
With the upcoming release date for Josh and Christi's new children's book, What Do I Do with Anger? , they walk you through the book and the various ways to help your children manage their anger. In this episode, they talk about: * The importance of telling your kids that it's okay to be angry* The trickle down effect that happens when we as parents carry shame about our own anger* The best ways to help your kids name the feeling behind their anger* How to bring your child's nervous system back ...
Jul 21, 2022•32 min
Welcome to a brand new season of the Famous at Home podcast! Josh and Christi are back in full swing and officially making their YouTube debut for this upcoming podcast season. Do you watch podcasts on YouTube? Be sure to subscribe to their channel. In this episode, they provide a bit of a life update (see show notes for links), what they've been doing as a family this summer, and even more importantly, the lessons they're learning (this episode). They also give a sneak peak into what's ahead fo...
Jul 18, 2022•46 min
If you have kids and you've tried reading the Bible to them, you might know where this is going. Getting our kids to not just read the Bible, but to actually enjoy God's story and message is not easy. Trying to instill the message of a Bible story in their hearts whilst tucking them into bed can reap the exact opposite outcome of our intentions. Overtired kids + frustrated parent = not what we intended. Let this episode encourage you: you are not alone. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk wit...
Jul 06, 2022•42 min
With kids and full schedules, it's all too easy to feel like you're drowning, even on your best days as a parent. Managing family, work, rest, and community is overwhelming, especially if there's no weekly rhythm in place. What is the key to handling it all? In this episode, Josh and Christi have a conversation with Kirsten Watson, mom of seven and wife of author and retired NFL player, Benjamin Watson. Josh and Christi talk to Kirsten about her new book Sis, Take a Breath: Encouragement for the...
Jun 30, 2022•51 min
We live in a culture that will design your life for you if you don't choose the way you're going to live. But many of us don't even know where to begin. Fortunately, that's where Ashley and Dino Petrone, interior designers, authors, and bloggers, come in. In this episode, Josh and Christi interview Ashley and Dino about their new book Designed to Last and talk about ways families today can live an intentional lifestyle that draws them closer together. Josh and Christi talk to Ashley and Dino tal...
Jun 22, 2022•49 min
This episode has not only inspired our family, but it’s put us into action more than we could have ever imagined! We are simplifying our lives and it feels so good. We feel more settled, free, and focused. But why is it that it took donating and getting rid of “stuff” to do that? In this episode, Josh and Christi have an inspiring conversation with Joshua Becker, author and minimalist, about his new book Things That Matter. They talk about Joshua’s story and why it is that the more possessions w...
Jun 15, 2022•52 min
Having a mission is what guides us. Without mission, we wander. In the finale episode of our journey through the Famous at Home book, we discuss chapter 16: The Power of Showing Up: Your Family Mission. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how creating a family mission gives your kids a purpose greater than themselves. Show Notes: Order the Famous at Home book! Join the waitlist for Leader's Heart!...
Jun 08, 2022•11 min
We all live by a set of values. And how we spend our time exposes those values. The question we all must ask ourselves as we lead our families is this: Do our lives reflect what we say we value or want to value? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about Decision #7: Set Family Values. They talk about the correlation between setting values as a family and what it looks like to live our values. Show Notes: Order the Famous at Home book! Join the waitlist for Leader's Heart! Download free worksh...
Jun 04, 2022•9 min
We all live by rhythms. Some healthy. Some unhealthy. For most of us, we live day-by-day without even thinking about whether our rhythms are life-giving for our family. Setting new rhythms certainly takes some effort. But the long term memories and peace of mind are worth the work in the short term. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about Decision #6: Establish Family Rhythms. They share examples of rhythms that have worked for their family, and encourage you to find what fits for yours. Sh...
May 31, 2022•13 min
