The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Host Arlene Pellicane welcomes back bestselling author Amber Lia alongside her teenage son Ollie for an inspiring conversation about their new devotional, You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed Teens.

Ollie opens up about his freshman-year battles with depression, anxiety, and perfectionism after a major life transition, offering a real-life view of what your kids may be going through. Together with Amber, they reveal faith-centered strategies—like the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, box breathing, scripture memorization, and surrendering to God's plan—that helped him find peace and purpose. From miraculous physical healing (Ollie's torn rotator cuff) to building family support systems involving dads and siblings, this duo offers hope and actionable advice for parents and teens navigating mental health struggles --all in this episode. 

05:09 | Ollie's Story: Freshman-Year Struggles with Anxiety, Depression, and Transition

07:58 | Amber's View: Spotting Anxiety in Teens and Starting Empathetic Conversations

10:42 | The Turning Point: Counseling, Spilling It All, and Building Trust

12:10 | Practical Tool: The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique to Stop the Anxiety Spiral 

15:08 | Solo Strategies for School: Box Breathing, Prayer, and Sensory Grounding

19:45 | Real-Life Wins: Texting Mom for Support and Mapping the Day

20:16 | Tackling Perfectionism: Why Teens Compare and How Faith Shifts the Mindset 

24:37 | Testimony of Healing: Ollie's Miraculous Rotator Cuff Recovery 

27:46 | Dad's Role: Building Bonds, Mentoring, and Asking "What's Going On?"

30:43 | Sibling Support and Navigating Quality Time for All Kids

Connect with Ollie on Instagram @walkin.with.ollie.

Connect with Amber on Instagram @therealamberlia and on amberlia.com.

Pick up a copy of their new devotional, You Are Seen.

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get access to 12 free resources to help you as a parent.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel 

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE).

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Bestselling author and beloved pastor Max Lucado returns to the Happy Home to talk about his latest book, Tame Your Thoughts: Three Tools to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, Max shares how you can manage negative thought patterns (even if you've carried it around for years). 

Perfect for parents, you'll learn how to battle anxiety personally and how to help your kids, especially in this world of constant digital noise. On today's episode, you'll learn: 

1:00 The importance of thought management 

2:20 Tool #1: Practice picky thinking 

10:00 The helmet of salvation does this 

13:50 UFO: Untruth, False Narrative, Overreaction 

17:10 Even Max's dog can apply the UFO 

21:00 How Scripture meditation uproots untruths 

WATCH THE VIDEO on YOUTUBE 

Max Lucado is a bestselling author with more than 150 million books in print. He's a teaching pastor at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX.  He and his wife Denalyn have three grown daughters, three sons-in-law, and four grandchildren. 

Learn more about Max Lucado and his book Tame Your Thoughts

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get access to 12 free resources to help you as a parent. 

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. 

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook 

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel 

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.   

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast?  Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child?  Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE). 

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.

How addicted is your son or daughter to video games? Today’s guest Ian McCready is a former video game addict who understands the lure of gaming. He’s found a way to redeem his time from technology (you and your kids can too). 

This month we're kicking out the tech! We want to keep the tech that's helping us, but kick out the tech that’s hurting our families. On today's episode, you'll learn: 

2:20 What’s wrong with video games?

6:36 How God spared Ian from the game 

11:53 I can game while babysitting my child… right? 

16:25 Getting your loved one on board with a hold on video games

21:27 What to do when time on video games competes with time with family 

Ian McCready was crushing it in video games, but gaming was also crushing him. He was gaming 12-14 hours a day. Based on his own experience, he founded the nonprofit Selfctrl which focuses on helping people build self control and be set free from video game addiction. His teaching has been vetted by numerous addiction specialists and marriage & family therapists. He and his wife have two kids and live in Arkansas.

Learn more about Ian McCready and the many resources available to you at Selfctrl https://selfctrl.com/

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film

Distracted on dates with your spouse? Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast?  Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Christmas can be a very happy time for families, but it can also be awkward or difficult if relationships are strained. Today's guest Anne Beiler (founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels) grew up around the table, eating daily meals with her large Amish family. When things got very tough as she went into adulthood, the family still kept meeting around the table and it made all the difference in the world. Anne Beiler will share her story of heartbreak and conflict, of forgiveness and grace--and how she started making pretzels. Anne has a beautiful new cookbook, Come to the Table. In today's holiday conversation, you'll learn: 

4:00 Growing up Amish, coming from a very big family of eight kids 

6:30 My grandmother’s Christmas wreath (you could eat it!) 

8:00 We were dirt poor…Christmas was very sparse 

12:00 I learned how to share and communicate with people around the table (three times a day) 

16:00 When your adult child is doing something you don’t approve of, you still come around the table 

19:50 When I stopped wearing my head covering 

21:40 Out of our pain, our purpose was born

26:00 How God miraculously redeemed my marriage 

31:00 Seeing your first Auntie Anne’s in a foreign country  

Anne Beiler is the founder of Auntie Anne Pretzels, the largest pretzel franchise in the world. She's the author of The Secret Lies Within and Overcome and Lead. Her new cookbook is Come to the Table--you can get it here. auntieannebeiler.com/cookbook

You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024 in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

More Resources for Your Family:

Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. 

Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home.

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.

Get your free 25 Days of Christmas activity guide for your family here.

You can't control how your kids turn out, but you can guide them to love and know God. Our parenting efforts can get wasted on what is not really important. How can we help our kids develop Biblical character? How can we give our kids the gift of parenting differently?

Founder of Celebrate Kids, Dr. Kathy Koch is here to help us determine which character traits need attention right now in your child's life. Her new book is Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character That Changes Culture. Today you'll learn:

4:00 It's good to have character but THIS is even better…

8:35 What it means to live on purpose 

9:00 The big three character traits your kids need 

14:20 These tough conversations with our families are hard but needed 

18:45 How to approach a negative change in your child’s behavior

24:00 Building character in your child with ADHD

27:55 Being aware of our choices can really make a difference 

Dr. Kathy Koch is the founder and president of Celebrate Kids. She’s influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through her talks. She has a PhD from Purdue and is the author of several books including Screens and Teens, and 8 Great Smarts.  

Learn more about her newest book Parent Differently here celebratekids.com/parentdifferently

You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is still available, so get your tickets today. happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

More Resources for Your Family:

Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. 

Subscribe to Arlene's free email to help you have a happier home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Special thanks to Hire My Mom! 

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.

Wondering if you should wrap up that new phone for your child this Christmas? Before you do, listen to this episode as Arlene shares two big ideas for living in an intentional tech home. If you can use technology to help your kids and not hurt them, that will be a huge gift you can bring to your family this Christmas and beyond. Arlene talks about:

3:00 I had no intention of hurting her but I did

6:10 Don’t wait for tech to clean up its act 

9:10 Picture a snow globe. What would the ideal amount of tech in your home look like? 

13:00 Tech as a last resort, not as a first resort 

16:50 Wrap this instead of a phone up for Christmas 

18:25 Delay, delay, delay - the longer, the better 

23:00 Is your child’s circadian rhythm working? 

27:55 What do you want Christmas day to look like in your home with technology? 

28:50 Does this help future me? 

32:35 My suggested age(s) to get a smartphone

Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, a speaker, and author of nine books including Parents Rising and Screen Kids. Learn more about Arlene on her website arlenepellicane.com and find out about her latest offerings at Happy Home University. 

You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

More Resources for Your Family:

Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. 

Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.

Do you think of your marriage as a gift on most days? Marriage After God authors Aaron and Jennifer Smith are here to help you see your marriage in a beautiful light. They have a blueprint for building a strong marriage after God. You'll hear how to strengthen your most important relationship this Christmas season with ideas from their newest book, The Marriage Gift. Today, Aaron and Jennifer talk about: 

3:40 Marriage based on good efforts vs marriage based on God

6:20 How do we get back to a God-based marriage?

9:50 This inoculates us from selfishness

15:15 How do you get your spouse interested in prayer?

21:00 Why does prayer protect your marriage in a powerful way? 

24:11 Fitting in prayer with 5 children

27:30 Encouraging your husband to be a spiritual leader

Since marrying in 2007, Aaron and Jennifer Smith have overcome challenges with God's help, founding the online ministries HusbandRevolution.com and UnveiledWife.com. Together they have written several books including 31 Prayers for My Future Husband and Marriage After God. They live with their five children in Oregon. 

Learn more about Aaron and Jennifer Smith and their book, The Marriage Gift on their website. marriageaftergod.com

You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill, and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now!

More Resources for Your Family:

Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here.

Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.

What else can you pray besides, "Lord bless my child"? Author Sharon Jaynes is here today to add some power to our prayer life as parents. You'll learn how to pray for your child from head to toe using the Word of God. This isn't about using prayer to control our kids. It's about relinquishing control and asking God to shape our children into the adults He wants them to be. With ideas from Sharon's new book, Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe, you'll learn: 

6:11 What does it mean to pray for your child from head to toe?  

8:40 One thing that has really helped me in my prayer life…

13:04 When your child is depressed or anxious 

16:00 Praying for your child’s future spouse 

19:40 Your struggles are for a reason  

25:56 Raising an eternal soul, not just a child 

30:00 Nobody can be a perfect parent, but we can be praying parents 

Learn more about Sharon Jaynes and her book, Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe on her website. sharonjaynes.com/prayingforyourchild

Get the Praying for Your Child's Teacher download Sharon talked about here.

You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

More Resources for Your Family:

Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar.

Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home.

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.

Has your child ever asked you a science question that you couldn’t answer? Scientist Dr. Michael Guillen is with us to explain why science and God are not at odds; in fact, they are a power couple. You'll be equipped to talk about science with your kids with more confidence after listening to today's conversation about: 

4:00 I must have shocked my parents when I had an interest in science 

8:20 Why science is not hostile to God 

9:00 I started asking questions about the origin of the universe 

12:00 Exploring the world religions for answers science could not answer 

14:00 Not only are science and Christianity compatible, they are a power couple, and here’s why 

16:10 Look at nature and it will show you the glory of God…let creation speak! 

18:40 What to say when your kids are taught they are so similar to chimps 

23:10 Don’t spin science one way or the other 

27:00 Love without truth is a delusion 

28:00 When your child learns about evolution…

Dr. Michael Guillen is a three-time Emmy award winner, bestselling author, and former ABC news science editor. He is a UCLA grad and earned his doctorate at Cornell in physics, mathematics, and astronomy. He taught physics at Harvard and hosts the Science and God podcast on AccessMore. 

Get Dr. Guillen's book, Let Creation Speak!

You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill & Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

More Resources for Your Family:

Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. 

Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this.

Is your daughter struggling with depression? Today's guest, Wonderfully Made founder Allie Marie Smith Marie knows what this is like. When Allie was 18 years old, she planned to take her life. Today she’s on a mission to help teen girls discover their true worth. Learn how to encourage your girls and fight for their mental health. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

3:30 When mental health issues are in your family history 

6:30 The stress I was putting on myself to be perfect 

8:00 Nearing the Golden Gate Bridge to end my life 

11:00 The difference it would have made if I spoke up 

13:10 Intentionally set a time to talk to your kids about their friends and social media 

15:52 We didn’t know our worth…finding comfort that we are fearfully and wonderfully made  

20:45 When depression resurfaces 

23:40 Teen girls are at the epicenter: 1 in 4 girls contemplate suicide, tied to social media 

Allie Marie Smith is the founder and director of Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit dedicated to helping teen girls and young women know their true value. She is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and certified life coach. She loves surfing and adventuring up and down the CA coast with her hubby Paul and a golden retriever named Gidget.

Find out more about her book, Wonderfully Made: Discover the identity, love, and worth you were created for. wonderfullymade.org/book

You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill & Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

More Resources for Your Family:

Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. 

Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.