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

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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.

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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.

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

Do you want the Bible to come alive for your kids? For yourself? Today we’ll learn how to spark curiosity for God’s Word in our homes with author Champ Thornton and his book, The Really Radical Book for Kids. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 

4:29 Getting boys interested in reading the Bible

6:40 Generating curiosity in your kids

9:28 Making Bible time fun

14:48 Engaging teens in reading the Bible

18:49 God is fun, let's weave more fun into your life

20:25 Helping anxiety and fear in kids

22:50 Grandparents can be key in passing down faith

Champ Thornton is the author of several books for kids and families like "Why Do We Say Thank You?", The Radical Book for Kids, and now The Really Radical Book for Kids. Champ has been a pastor and is now an acquisitions editor at Crossway. He and his wife Robben have three children.  

You can learn more about Champ and his book, The Really Radical Book for Kids here!

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. 

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.

Your home may not feel very happy now. Maybe your child or teen is wrestling with anxiety and depression. How do you know if your child is clinically depressed or just having a rough week? Dr. Danny Huerta from Focus on the Family joins us to address the mental health challenges facing families today. In today's conversation, you'll learn:

3:04 Where we are right now with mental health

5:07 Differentiating sadness and depression in our kids

7:48 How to introduce counseling to your child

9:10 What to do if your kid is addicted to social media or video games

14:31 This is how we uphold the value of life

20:02 Practical habits to form when your kids are young, creating a healthy home environment

24:37 How to adjust our tone to connect to the hearts of our kids

Dr. Danny Huerta is the Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family. As a licensed clinical social worker, Danny has maintained a private practice in Colorado Springs since 2003. He’s been interviewed by Fox News, Fatherly, Christianity Today, and WORLD magazine. He and his wife Heather have two children.  

Get resources to fight for the health of your kids at Focus on the Family's website focusonthefamily.com/parenting

Talk to a Focus on the Family counselor at 1-800-232-6459. 

Come see Arlene, Dr. Gary Chapman, and more at the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024. 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.

Looking at headlines and social media, you might conclude the family is headed towards extinction. But Dr. Gary Chapman is here to share how you can make your family survive and thrive. Sharing principles from his newest book, 5 Traits of a Health Family, you'll learn about: 

3:28 Constructing a functional family even if you didn’t come from one

5:29 Having service as the central attitude of your family

10:16 Importance of a positive attitude towards work and service

13:27 5 ways of being more intimate with your spouse

16:01 Guiding your children works this way 

19:31 Raising children who honor parents

22:23 Clearly defining consequences 

28:01 The power of modeling cannot be underestimated 

With more than 20 million books sold, Dr. Gary Chapman has been on the New York Times bestsellers list since 2007. You're probably familiar with his transformational Five Love Languages series. He is a trusted marriage counselor and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants. Dr. Chapman's radio program Building Relationships airs on more than 400 stations. He and his wife Karolyn have two adult children and two grandchildren.

To learn more about his newest book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, visit his website 5lovelanguages.com

Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane will be speaking at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego on March 2, 2024. Learn more here happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

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 for resources to help your home at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

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

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We know smartphones can be really harmful to kids and teens, but what can we do about it? Clare Morell brings a practical guide to freeing kids and teens from smartphones as we kick out the tech this month. Social media and addictive video games are not safe for kids, no matter what tech companies promise. In today's episode, you'll find out:

2:15 What no one would guess about social media

6:10 TikTok is digital fentanyl???

10:00 Why parental controls are a myth

14:27 The simplest solution to this complex tech problem

21:35 Why your child is LESS safe with a phone 

25:30 What parents don’t see about “harmless” apps like Roblox

28:45 Why parents need to support phone-free schools

34:50 How the tech exit is especially important as Christians 

Clare Morell is a trailblazing mama who is a policy analyst at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. She is the director of its Technology and Human Flourishing Project. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Newsweek, National Review, and The Washington Times. She and her family live out their Tech Exit life together in Washington DC.  

Learn more about Clare Morell and her book, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones https://thetechexit.com/

https://claremorell.substack.com/

How have Arlene's kids adapted 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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What if you could parent with the strength of Hercules? Actor Kevin Sorbo played the role of Hercules for years, but his strength didn't come from working out, it came from his fervent relationship with Christ. You may know Kevin for movies like God's Not Dead, Soul Surfer, or Let There Be Light. Today we're talking about his newest film Miracle in East Texas, coming to theatres on October 29 and 30. In our conversation, you'll learn about his strong marriage, parenting values, homeschooling, working in a secular environment, and more: 

3:30 Love at first sight on the set of Hercules 

5:00 Having a long marriage in Hollywood

6:00 We don’t have the Hollywood backing of Miracle in East Texas 

7:00 God’s Not Dead, Soul Surfer, Left Behind…

8:30 Being the odd man out in Hollywood

9:55 What is it like working with your wife? 

12:20 Advice for homeschooling dads

14:10 Dealing with being deathly ill while filming Hercules

19:32 I was living on four hours of sleep for five years 

21:00 How do you motivate your kid who doesn’t want to work? 

23:40 How to strengthen your husband and your son 

24:56 Kids books that promote Christian values

Kevin Sorbo emerged as a TV star when he was cast in the lead role of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He has guest starred on sitcoms and starred in films like God's Not Dead and Left Behind. Kevin married actress Sam Jenkins whom he met on the set of Hercules. They have three children. Kevin's books include True Strength and True Faith. 

Get your tickets to see Miracle in East Texas in theatres on October 29 and 30, and keep up with Kevin at SorboStudios.com 

Come see Arlene, Dr. Gary Chapman, and more at the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

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

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Mom, could you use some extra income by working at home at a pace that would suit your family? Mom entrepreneur Lesley Pyle is here to share business and life advice from her own experience as the founder of HireMyMom.com. How do you get work done while kids are at home? How do you know if you're working too much?  

We'll talk about these questions and more in today's conversation:

3:00 I went back to work and cried every single day 

5:05 I wanted to help other moms work from home 

7:15 It never gets easier launching kids from home 

8:25 This rule of thumb if you’re working with an infant or toddler 

10:00 Your kids adjust to what you present as normal 

11:40 What are the benefits of remote work? 

13:05 Freedom and flexibility to be at your kids’ events

14:50 These are the warning signs that you are working too much 

16:35 Try these focus tips when you’re working 

19:35 Give us a market update - what are employers looking for? 

23:50 When you feel like your career dreams have died 

27:20 Getting on the same page with your spouse about working or not working 

28:50 A difficult season as a single mom 

Lesley Pyle started the National Association of Home-Based Working Moms in 1995. She has a master's degree in public relations and is the founder of HireMyMom.com. Lesley’s business insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Parenting, and many others. She’s been working from home for over 25 years. 

Whether you're a mom looking for work, or a small business owner looking for talented remote workers, visit HireMyMom.com 

Come see Arlene, Dr. Gary Chapman, and more at the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024. 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 for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

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.

Would you describe your marriage as grace-based or performance-based? Brad and Marilyn Rhoads are here to explain what a grace marriage looks like. They are the founders of Grace Marriage Ministry and their new book is The Grace Marriage: How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your Relationship. In today's conversation, you'll learn about:

3:20 Facing big problems early in marriage 

7:39 Telling the difference between a grace-based marriage and a performance-based one 

10:41 Walking towards instead of away 

13:04 If your spouse does not pursue growing in the marriage...

15:04 This is what grace looks like

17:55 Having a plan for your marriage

18:15 You do not need to have a child-centric household 

22:16 How churches can better support marriages

24:13 Date night ideas that you can use right away 

Brad and Marilyn Rhoads spent the first year of marriage sad, isolated, and frustrated. But God intervened and helped them build a marriage beyond their imagination. They are the founders of Grace Marriage, a ministry that helps churches reimagine marriage ministry and equip husbands and wives to build marriages that reflect the Gospel. Learn more about Grace Marriage at gracemarriage.com

Learn more about the Grace Marriage book at gracemarriage.com/the-grace-marriage-book

Learn more about Arlene's book, 31 Days to a Happy Husband here or the Happy Husband online course at happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband

You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, CA on March 2, 2024. Learn more at happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

More Resources for Your Family:

Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new 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.

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Kids and parents are way more anxious than they were in the 90s. What is happening to make anxiety so contagious and common? Pull up a chair for an illuminating, truth-filled conversation with counselor Sissy Goff as she shares principles from her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. In this conversation, you'll learn: 

3:30 The two things you need to hear right now as a parent  

4:25 What’s changed in counseling today versus the '90s 

7:20 How does our anxiety rub off on our kids? 

10:10 Which parenting style do you identify with?  

14:30 Neuroplasticity - What happens if we keep reinforcing our worried brain?  

18:00 I hear so much about parents who compare themselves to other parents on social media  

19:10 Try this if you have a hard time falling asleep 

21:30 Let go of the bottom 20% 

24:00 My mom is more nurturing to me when I have panic attacks…

26:00 When parents have anxious thoughts, I want you to reframe this way 

28:30 How to create more security at home with these two things

Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. She speaks across the country and cohosts the popular Raising Boys and Girls with David Thomas. Sissy has authored several books such as Raising Worry Free Girls. 

Learn more about Sissy and her latest book, The Worry-Free Parent at raisingboysandgirls.com

Follow Sissy on Instagram @sissygoff

You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego on March 2, 2024. Learn more here 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 for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@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.

The headlines tell us anxiety is on the rise. Is your family wrestling with anxiety? Counselor Jonathan Holmes helps us calm our anxious kids (and calm our own hearts too). How can you tell the difference between worry and anxiety? When does your child need help from a counselor? We'll talk about this and more in today's encouraging conversation about: 

2:00 What are statistics revealing about anxiety before and after Covid? 

3:20 The relationship between worry and anxiety and stress 

4:30 How can you tell if your child has a disorder that needs to be treated? l 

6:10 Are physical ailments actually signs of anxiety?

7:50 At our counseling center, we're seeing so many children like... 

10:35 Anxious kids...anxious parents?

13:50 Sleep recommendations for kids and teens 

16:20 Non-medical interventions for anxiety proven to work 

18:20 Find out why your teen is spending so much time with TikTok or Instagram

21:00 What Jesus said about worry

24:00 Connect with your child through walking and talking 

Jonathan Holmes is the founder and executive director of Fieldstone Counseling. He previously served for 15 years on the pastoral teams of Parkside Church and Parkside Green. He has a degree in Biblical counseling and his MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He’s the author and contributor to a number of books including the Company We Keep, Counsel for Couples and Rescue Skills. He and his wife Jennifer have four daughters.  

Learn more about Jonathan Holmes at fieldstonecounseling.org

Check out his books at amazon.com/Company-We-Keep-Biblical-Friendship

Spending too much time scrolling? Check out Arlene's book Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life.

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 for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@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.

Infidelity is one of the most painful things, if not the most painful thing that can happen in a marriage. Can you rebuild a happy home again afterward? Dr. John Mark Haney has not only lived through this experience, he's helped others recover from the pain of infidelity through his counseling practice. In today's conversation, you'll learn:

2:30 My life was deconstructed and everything was falling apart 

4:00 There’s a stereotype that if there’s infidelity, it’s the male that strayed, but that wasn’t the case

5:20 Meeting Leslie and the rest is history 

7:30 The difference with infidelity pain 

9:00 One of the biggest myths about infidelity 

10:20 How do I know whether I should leave the unfaithful partner or work on the marriage? 

13:30 What’s the general timeline of recovery that you’ve seen in your counseling? 

16:00 This isn’t about getting back to the status quo…this is about building a different marriage 

18:00 Giving place to grief 

19:10 How to talk with your kids about the infidelity - or should you talk about it at all? 

20:45 Common mistakes made with children 

23:00 Do we need to tell our kids about past infidelity? 

25:10 The dark night of the soul

27:10 What forgiveness is and isn’t 

29:00 Pain as the scalpel used to better me…I’m a transformed person 

Dr. John Mark Haney has his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and is best known for his work in recovery from the pain of infidelity. He’s trained and certified in sex therapy, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), and Emotional Transformation Therapy. He and his wife Leslie co-wrote Harboring Hope, an online program for betrayed spouses. 

Dr. Haney will be speaking at the upcoming Hope Rising conference specifically designed for betrayed spouses. It’s happening online on September 30. It's the only conference I know of for both men and women who have experienced betrayal. You can live stream the event or watch it on demand afterward. Register here affairrecovery.com/hope-rising

Need just a little fine-tuning? Read my books 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife and 31 Days to a Happy Husband. 

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 for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome

Save 25% on God’s Big Promises Bible at TheGoodBook.com/GodsBigPromises Use code Happy at Checkout.

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.

The world has changed. Social media has emerged as arguably the most pervasive discipleship force in the world. It's shaping the way our kids think and behave. Chris Martin, author of The Wolf in Their Pockets, can help us understand the social internet and how to have better conversations with our teens. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

2:40 This group spends 2.5 hours a day on social media and it is not teens

5:23 How to fall into a happy technology medium

11:19 Is social media spending more time with your kids than you are?

15:45 Detecting social media influences in the home

19:34 How much should we shield our children from tech?

25:04 The constant hallway performance social media requires

30:17 Social media only wants your time

Chris Martin is the author of The Wolf in Their Pockets, 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead. Chris is the editor of BibletoLife.com and the content marketing editor at Moody Publishers. He is also the author of another book about technology, Terms of Service.

Learn more about Chris and The Wolf in Their Pockets at moodypublishers.com/the-wolf-in-their-pockets

Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMartin17

Take the quiz - Is My Child Getting Too Much Screen Time? happyhomeuniversity.com/screentimequiz

Spending too much time scrolling? Check out Arlene's book Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life.

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 for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

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

Save 25% on God’s Big Promises Bible at TheGoodBook.com/GodsBigPromises Use code Happy at Checkout.

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.

Physical intimacy is very important in marriage, but it's something we rarely talk about with our friends or even our spouses. What is normal? What's too much? What's too little? Researcher and bestselling author Shaunti Feldhahn is here with surprising statistics everyone needs to know. We'll talk about key misconceptions, myths, and assumptions about fulfillment from Shaunti's book, Secrets of Sex and Marriage: 8 Surprises That Make All the Difference. Get ready to laugh and learn as we talk about: 

3:30 Wrong assumptions about sex and marriage

5:04 What research reveals about couples and intimacy

6:40 How frequently do “normal” couples have physical intimacy?

10:37 Are churchgoers more or less likely to have sex?

13:10 It’s really awkward to talk about this, so we don’t...

15:54 How to start talking about intimacy with your spouse

19:11 Initiating desire versus receptive desire (game changer!)

28:05 Accepting and identifying differing physiology

Shaunti Feldhahn is a ground-breaking social researcher, bestselling author, and speaker. After receiving her master's degree from Harvard, she worked on Wall Street. Her books include For Women Only and For Men Only and have sold more than three million copies. Shaunti's findings are regularly featured in secular and faith-based media including The Today Show, FamilyLife Radio, Focus on the Family, and The New York Times. 

Learn more about Shaunti and her book Secrets of Sex and Marriage at her website shaunti.com

Find Arlene's book 31 Days to a Happy Husband here or check out her Happy Husband online course. happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband

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 for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new 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.

AWESOME AUGUST continues with Dannah Gresh! If your marriage is suffering because of pornography, addiction, or an affair, you are not alone. It is not hopeless. You can be part of a story of redemption. Dannah Gresh has seen God redeem the broken pieces of her marriage and she's here to share her story. In today's honest and powerful conversation, you'll learn about:

2:00 Happily even after, walking through porn addiction in marriage

5:02 How porn affects the brain

9:15 Next steps to help marriages with a porn addiction

11:27 What to do when your spouse doesn’t seem to want help

13:38 Should you tell your kids you have a porn addiction?

17:12 How to prepare your kids for a victory over pornography 

20:33 Redemption is the sweetest gift

22:56 The power of prayer through tough times

26:16 Dealing with one step forward, two steps back 

28:37 Inviting redemption in your house

Dannah Gresh is this week's AWESOME AUGUST guest. Dannah is the best-selling author of more than 2 million books, speaker, and founder of True Girl. She is the co-host of Revive Our Hearts, a daily podcast for women. She and her husband Bob live in Pennsylvania on a small farm that could be confused as a petting zoo.

Learn more about Dannah's new book, Happily Even After: Let God Redeem Your Marriage dannahgresh.com

Learn about True Girl - Dannah's ministry to moms and daughters mytruegirl.com

Afraid your kids will find pornography and other unhealthy dangers on their phones? Check out Arlene's Screen Kids book and her online Screen Kids course. 

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 for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new 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.

AWESOME AUGUST continues with Alli Worthington!

If you've ever wrestled with mom guilt or felt unfulfilled in your role as a mom, you are not alone. Being a mom can sap your strength, but what if you had a superpower to tap into? Alli Worthington is here to share her latest book, Remaining You While Raising Them: The secret art of confident motherhood. In today's conversation, you'll learn and laugh about...

2:11 You almost killed your son with pesto...

4:09 Why motherhood is harder than most people expect

8:48 Balancing business and family

14:05 How to work at home but still feel available to our kids

15:55 The magic question: What do you need right now?

22:19 Why making our kids our top priority is not Biblical

26:16 Seeking out knowledge is a sign of a good mom

28:26 The power of one percent a day

Alli Worthington is a speaker, author, podcaster, and life and business coach. She's known for helping women reach their dreams in business and life. Her guilt-free take on business, family, and balance has led to multiple appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America. She and her husband Mark have five sons. To learn more about Alli, visit her website alliworthington.com

Learn more about Alli Worthington's book, Remaining You While Raising Them. 

Take the Superpower Quiz on Alli's website alliworthington.com

Need to find your happy place again as a mom? Check out Arlene's book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom

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 for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

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.

Are you 100 percent thrilled with how your family uses technology? 

If you say no, then welcome to the club!

If your kids opted out of having a smartphone, social media and video games, would they be better or worse off? Imagine saying goodbye to parental controls, fights, and time limits. Today's guest Erin Loechner is the author of The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. As you can imagine, I love this book! Today's we're going to talk about: 

3:00 What an “opt-out” family looks like

5:00 Why is social media so dangerous for children?

10:43 What the algorithm of social media does

14:10 The burden of social media on girls

21:00 Does having a smartphone truly help your child in their social life?

23:30 How can we “opt-in” to other things as we “opt-out” of social media? 

27:10 The main concerns with AI

29:45 Why easier is not better

Erin Loechner is a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle and is now teaching others to do the same. She's been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, the Today Show. Erin is the founder of the global tech-free movement the Opt-Out Family.

Learn more about Erin Loechner and her book (which launched with no social media of her own), The Opt Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. https://www.optoutfamily.com/

Learn how to dumb down your smartphone https://www.optoutfamily.com/tip/

Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman)
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Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

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You've tried doing all the right things and saying the right words, but you're still exhausted and empty. There are times in life when it feels like no matter what we do, it ends in frustration. Ashley Morgan Jackson knows what it's like to face disappointment. Sharing ideas from her new book, Tired of Trying, she's here to encourage us when life just isn't working. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 

2:00 Having the baby blues as a new mom

3:53 Dealing with a mom identity crisis 

5:09 Bridging the frustration gap

6:48 Next steps if you’re tired of trying

13:28 Choosing to walk with God through pain rather than blame 

17:51 Struggling personally while raising kids

22:30 Advice for curing depression

26:06 Christian living today is hard, and God is here to help

Learn more about Ashley Morgan Jackson and her book, Tired of Trying at ashleymorganjackson.com

Follow Ashley on Instagram @ashley.morgan.jackson

Get Arlene's free Happy Home Bundle happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

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 for resources to help your home at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new 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.

Do you struggle with body image or maybe you worry about the messages your kids are getting? Striving to have a perfect or better body can be exhausting and depressing. But what if your body isn't a problem to solve in your life, but rather a solution?  

Fitness professional and author Alisa Keeton shares how you can celebrate your body, have it work for you and not against you, and find the wellness God created for you to enjoy. Sharing insights from her book The Body Revelation, we'll talk about:  

3:00 When I was 14, this experience with exercise changed my life

5:00 The bad narrative about the body is…

6:50 How your body gives you important clues from the moment you are born 

8:40 You can celebrate every body, shape, and size but for what?

9:24 I came from a functional dysfunctional home; it wasn’t a family of faith 

10:40 The Jesus Movement comes to my home 

13:20 I was repeating the unhealthy patterns of my mother…

15:50 Big T and little t traumas and how they affect your body and brain 

17:42 Breathe - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…

18:33 Hosting the presence of God in your life and how that brings calm 

19:10 Commentators say Jesus walked a minimum of ten miles a day, walking and talking. 

20:00 Detoxing our brain…neuroplasticity explained (this is brilliant!) 

22:11 We have too much information and it is changing our brain

24:00 Gas pedal, brake pedal. Learn how to move and how to rest. 

27:40 The things that are unseen are eternal 

Learn more about Alisa Keeton and her book, The Body Revelation at revelationwellness.org

Spending too much time scrolling? Check out Arlene's book Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life 

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 for a monthly resource to help your home at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new 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.

When you hear the word teenager, it may strike fear in your heart. If you are dreading the teen years, you're not alone and you don't have to be a helpless bystander. Counselor and author of Parenting Ahead: Preparing for the Teen Years, Kristen Hatton, is here to teach us what we can do today to prepare well for tomorrow. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

2:45 How to prepare for the teen years so you can prevent unnecessary heartbreak

4:00 When parents never say “I’m sorry”

5:38 How to find the happy medium of discipline and independence

6:45 Teens will be teens, isn’t that right?

8:05 I was the queen of nagging (but I thought I was being helpful)

9:25 Seeing the fine line of overparenting

11:30 Also being wary of underparenting

14:30 Making parenting our golden calf idol

16:00 Redemption parenting when responding to your child vaping

18:50 Sponsoring activities for your kids is different than connection

21:51 Can your child/teen describe the gospel to someone else?

26:25 How parenting is like farming

Kristen Hatton is a counselor and author. Through counseling so many teens and their parents, she became passionate about equipping and encouraging parents. She and her husband have three young adult children, Her new book is titled Parenting Ahead: Preparing for the Teen Years.  

Learn more about Kristen Hatton and her book here kristenhatton.com

Follow Kristen on Instagram @redemptiveparenting 

Take the free quiz, Is Your Child Getting Too Much Screen Time, here happyhomeuniversity.com

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 for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new 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.

What do you eat when you feel stressed? Maybe it's cookies, burritos, cake, or my personal favorite, chocolate. What if we turned to God instead to find He has a feast prepared for us? Author Wendy Speake is back with her new book, The 40 Day Feast. We'll learn how to savor the Bible and the feast for the soul inside of Scripture. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

2:31 What do I turn to on hard days? The pantry? Coffee? My phone?

3:50 We are feasting on what will really satisfy our deepest needs

4:20 Are we truly believing AND reading the Word of God?

5:40 Pinpointing what we are turning to instead of God, recognizing distractions

6:30 The honking big Bible you got from your dad

9:23 Let your kids see you reading the Bible

13:40 When your baby ate the Bible - literally!

15:41 The powerful legacy of Grandparents

18:25 The power of prayer for our kids

Wendy Speake is the author of The 40 Day Feast, The 40 Day Sugar Fast, and The 40 Day Social Media Fast. Wendy is also the co-author of Triggers and Parenting Scripts. She has three teen sons. You can learn more about Wendy and her books here wendyspeake.com/40-day-feast

Need help with screen time? Read my book Screen Kids (co-authored with Gary Chapman) arlenepellicane.com and/or take my Screen Kids online course at happyhomeuniversity.com

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 at happyhomeuniversity.com/registration

Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new 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.

Parenting can be overwhelming, especially if you're a single mom. Michelle Donnelly, president of the single parents' ministry Plus ONE Parents, knows what it's like to parent from a place of exhaustion and overwhelm. But in her new Bible study, Made for More, she shares how to move past hurt, loss, and heartbreak into what God has planned for your family. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

2:20 Feeling so lost in life 

7:00 Digging into Scripture and discovering single-parent stories 

9:55 Shalom means so much more - let me explain 

12:10 Your situation does not define who you are or who God is

15:35 Helping our kids through rejection and anger

22:45 Helping kids cope with divorce and hard circumstances

26:00 How to better minister to single parents

28:11 Energy management as a single mom (you can say no)

Today’s guest Michelle Donnelly is the president and CEO of Plus ONE Parents, a single parents’ ministry. Michelle has been featured on Focus on the Family, Moody Radio, and The Life of a Single Mom. She has a new Bible study entitled, Made for More: Life Beyond Hurt, Loss and Heartbreak. 

Learn more about Michelle and the many resources of Plus ONE Parents at plusoneparents.org

Learn more about the Bible study, Made for More: Life Beyond the Wreckage of Hurt, Loss and Heartbreak.

Subscribe to Arlene's email list for your free Happy Home Bundle at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

More Resources for Your Family:

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

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.

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Kids used to play outside for hours. Now they game or stay on their phones for hours indoors. How can you get your screen-saturated kids to put down their devices and head outdoors? Eryn Lynum, author of Rooted in Wonder, is here to help us fall in love with God's creation as a family. You don't have to live on a beach or near a national park to enjoy the many benefits of nature. In this conversation, you'll learn about: 

3:10 Getting your kids interested in nature 

6:00 Boys are drawn to the wildest things 

8:30 Connecting the dots between the created world and the Creator

13:40 Invasive plants and what they teach us about technology 

17:00 Nature is not relative - there are definitive truths about nature

20:00 Going into creation to sort your thoughts and get perspective

22:50 Practical ideas to get outside even with little kids 

25:11 Word of encouragement to the non-outdoorsy people

Today's guest Eryn Lynum is the author of Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family’s Faith through God’s Creation. Eryn is a certified master naturalist, Bible teacher, wife, and mom of four. She’s been featured on Family Life Today, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and MOPS International. 

Find out more about Eryn on her website, ErynLynum.com 

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Are your kids close to their grandparents? How can grandparents help even if they’re far away? Popular speakers Richard and Linda Eyre are here to talk about the grand in grandparenting and the genius of the three-generation family. Many kids will open up to grandparents in a way they will never open up to their parents. In today's conversation, you'll hear about the benefits of: 

2:10 The Three-Generation Family

4:33 How to get grandparents more or less involved

6:49 Screen Free Activities 

10:18 Bridging the space gap 

12:53 Strengthening bonds with your grandparents

17:34 Parenting is still the same

19:41 How to raise responsible kids

22:23 Grandparenting before and after the tablet

Richard and Linda Eyre have been fortifying families around the world through speaking and writing since 1980. They've spoken in 45 countries and their bestselling book Teaching Your Children Values was the first parenting book in 50 years to reach #1 on the NYT bestseller list. The Eyres' other books include The Entitlement Trap, Grandmothering, and Being a Proactive Grandparent. The Eyres have been frequent guests on Oprah, the CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and GMA. 

Learn more about Richard and Linda Eyre's books at ValuesParenting.com

Learn more about their grandparenting course at Grandparenting101.com 

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Marriage is beautiful and rewarding, but it also can be very hard. There is one thing that can radically bless your home - praying the Word of God for your marriage.

Author Jodie Berndt has a new book in her bestselling Praying the Scriptures series. In Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage, you'll get the tools and inspiration needed to pray for your spouse with confidence and joy.

In today's conversation, you'll learn:

2:15 What would you ask God to do for your marriage?  

5:00 Secular research has come out about the benefits of prayer in marriage 

7:20 God, I just wish you’d fix my spouse… 

11:00 The upward spiral in the home  

14:50 How do you learn how to pray Scripture over your marriage? 

16:30 Idea for praying together with your spouse

20:00 Hitting the ball back in communication 

23:40 You’re not in crisis, but you’re not great either…

26:25 When I was steaming mad at my husband

29:30 Transform your heart through prayer

Jodie Berndt is the bestselling author of the Praying the Scriptures book series, which includes volumes for children, teens, adult children, and now, Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage. Jodie has been a trusted speaker, Bible teacher, and prayer warrior for more than 30 years. She and her husband Rob have four married children and live in Virginia Beach VA. 

Find out more about Jodie Berndt and her book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage jodieberndt.com

Connect with Jodie on Instagram @jodie_berndt

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Are you worn out as a mom or dad? (I'm thinking you are nodding your head right now... unless you are too tired!)

Bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman knows the feeling. We’re talking about his new book When Your Way Isn’t Working. In today's conversation, you'll learn:

2:30 When you’re worn out and not acting like yourself 

4:10 How can you encourage your husband to seek out help from a counselor or otherwise?  

7:30 Examples of controlling metaphors (this is brilliant!) 

10:00 Prioritizing connection overproduction (John 15)

15:10 Doing what is right even when you are too tired 

17:05 The difference between superficial vs connective friends

20:50 These are the four warning lights in parenting

24:00 The wheel of feelings on the fridge 

26:30 Watering a fake plant (don’t spend your life producing something that’s not real)

Kyle Idleman is the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church, one of the largest churches in America. He's written books like Gods at War and Not a Fan. His new book is When Your Way Isn’t Working: Finding Purpose and Contentment through Deep Connection with Jesus. Kyle and his wife have four children. Learn more at his website: kyleidleman.com

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How would your life be impacted if your child had a rare disease? Today's guest, Laura Wifler knows what it's like to receive a heartbreaking diagnosis. She also knows what it's like to parent a child with disabilities with courage and grace. In today's conversation, Laura shares the story behind her new children's book, Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image in Every Person. You'll learn: 

2:41 When my child was diagnosed 

5:02 Helping kids understand others with disabilities 

7:02 Grappling with God’s plan

9:10 Coming to understand that God is ultimately sovereign

11:29 Walking through the fire of grief and suffering

13:05 Learning from disabled siblings

17:26 Balancing having children with disabilities with your other kids 

20:04 How to intentionally help friends with disabled kids

23:09 Preparing your kids to have conversations with disabled kids

27:09 Balancing hope and grief

31:01 Don’t give up on a dark day

Laura Wifler is the cofounder of Risen Motherhood, the executive director and cohost of the podcast, and the co-author of Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments. Her latest book is Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God’s Image in Every Person. She also wrote To the Cross I Cling, an e-book reflecting on mothering a child with a disability, and the award-winning children’s book Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer. Laura, her husband, and her three children live in central Iowa.

Find out more about her children's book Like Me here: laurawifler.com/likeme

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Are your kids going to be all right? Is your job secure? Will your marriage get better? We live in an age marked by worry and anxiety for adults and kids. Many who wrestle with anxiety know the Bible calls them to trust God, but how does that actually work? Pastor and author Jonny Ardavanis invites us to open God's Word for answers. In this conversation about his book, Consider the Lilies, you'll learn:  
3:30 I had a front row seat to teen anxiety as a camp director 

5:25 If you’re a parent, this is what you need to know

7:00 Even if your child doesn’t suffer from anxiety, he or she lives in a performance stressful culture 

8:30 How can we protect the minds of our kids? 

10:45 One of the main schemes of Satan is to make sin look normal and righteousness seem strange

15:00 Every worry is an invitation to get closer to God 

17:10 What’s the difference between a good godly concern and an ungodly worry? 

20:00 We were told our daughter had a syndrome with strokes and seizures

24:00 When your kids have sports injuries 

27:55 God allows you to go through trials because…

Jonny Ardavanis is the pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, TN. He’s the founder and president of Dial In Ministries serving the next generation. He has served as camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and as a dean at The Master’s College. He and his wife have two young daughters. Today, we're talking about his book, Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God. 

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Do you feel equipped to teach your child the Bible? Don't worry if you feel unprepared. Today's guest Jenny Randle explains how you can share the truths from God's Word in a kid-friendly way. Her new book, Flash Theology, will help you dive into the big ideas of the Bible and help you understand a fuller picture of who God is. During today's conversation, you'll hear: 

5:00 A funny potty training story 

6:45 This beautiful resource will help you understand the Bible 

10:00 Explaining the kingdom of God to kids 

11:50 Teaching theology to kids of all ages - here’s how 

15:24 What are Christian parents missing about God? 

18:26 Decreasing Biblical literacy in this generation  

19:15 Don’t let the Bible intimidate you

21:33 How to foster creativity and faith in your kids

25:06 How did you win an Emmy award???

29:15 Experiencing the depths of God even when doing mundane things

Jenny Randle is an Emmy-award-winning editor who went on a journey to discover what it really means to live on purpose. From a career in the heart of Hollywood to a Bible teacher, her creative ventures over the last twenty years have reached millions. In early 2018, Jenny and her husband, Matt, formed Freedom Creatives which provides classes, coaching, and prayer events. Jenny is also the co-host of the fun and faith-filled podcast — Shut the Should Up and authored books like Courageous Creative and her newest book, Flash Theology (co-authored with Brayden Brookshier). Jenny and Matt have two children. 

Find out more about Flash Theology here flashtheology.com 

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When hard times come, what happens to your family? Is your faith strengthened or weakened? Three time cancer survivor Michele Cushatt shares the practices that helped her walk through immeasurable suffering. In today's honest and faith-filled conversation, you'll learn: 

2:00 Why did you start your book with lament?

6:00 I still miss my old voice (after tongue cancer)

9:30 Worshiping with what you’ve been given

12:00 Humility is so key because…

17:00 But I don’t want to surrender control

21:15 When your child says, “I hate being in this family”

25:00 Peter, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat

Michele Cushatt is a reluctant expert on trauma and pain through three cancer battles, divorce, and parenting foster adopted kids. She speaks internationally to a wide variety of audiences. She and her husband Troy share a blended family of six children and they live outside of Denver, CO. 

Find out more about Michele Cushatt's book, A Faith That Will Not Fail at michelecushatt.com

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Parents, how would you like to have kids who love God, like their family and do the dishes without being asked? Boy mom Monica Swanson is here to share how we can raise such amazing kids. In today's conversation, you'll learn:

4:00 Aiming big is not necessarily the goal

5:20 Do I really need to be intentional in raising children?

7:50 How to have eyes wide open with technology

9:10 How to build family culture

13:20 How to balance independence & freedom with teens

15:00 What if you aren’t good at starting conversations?

17:50 By prioritizing yourself, you prioritize your kids

19:10 Kids become like the company they keep

21:30 How to be the “cool” house that kids like to visit

23:50 Talking about politics, current events

24:50 When my college son faced anxiety issues

27:30 Managing success in a healthy way

Monica Swanson is host of the popular Monica Swanson Podcast (formerly the Boy Mom Podcast). She and her husband Dave who is a doctor have raised their 4 boys on the north shore of Oahu. Monica's new book is Raising Amazing. Learn more about Monica and Raising Amazing here: monicaswanson.com

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Do your kids embrace life with confidence? We talk about resilience but how many kids are really willing to take risks, fail, and get back up again? Dr. Kathy Koch is here to help us raise resilient kids who can recover from bad days and disappointments. 

For kids to be resilient, they need to know the God of the Bible. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

3:20 What is resilience? 

4:50 Don’t just talk about resilience, this is how to live it out in front of your kids 

5:40 Your daughter blames her teacher for a bad grade, what do you say? 

8:20 What is the difference between a failure and a mistake?

12:45 When you zap your kids without even knowing it 

15:15 The powerful roles of optimism and pessimism

16:55 Use the calendar this way to help your kids recover

19:45 Big trauma versus little trauma 

22:30 Put your phone down and hear your child’s heart cry 

24:35 Technology has taught us that everything is easy 

26:46 Learning lessons from giraffes about over-parenting 

29:34 Fostering spiritual resiliency in your kids 

Dr. Kathy Koch is a child development specialist and founder of Celebrate Kids based in Fort Worth Texas. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers and children in 30 countries through keynote messages and seminars. Her books include Screens and Teens, 8 Great Smarts and the topic of today's conversation, Resilient Kids.

Learn more about Dr. Kathy and her book Resilient Kids at Celebrate Kids celebratekids.com

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Are you weary from battling with your kids, your spouse, or with the culture around you? Spiritual warfare is happening in your family - what can you do to protect your home from the enemy's attacks? Author Judy Dunagan is here to remind us that we don't have to live in defeat. We have the Lion of Judah on our side. Talking about her new book, The Loudest Roar, in this conversation Judy will share:

2:50 When her grandson met a lion  

4:50 When grandmas pray for their grandkids 

5:50 Living on the other side of the world with her kids 

7:30 Have you made your child an idol in your heart? 

9:50 From a young age, I learned what it means to stand in the victory of God 

11:30 I’m a natural born worrier…I needed to turn those worries into prayer 

12:50 Explain the armor of God to a child in this way 

14:45 Our marriage was almost shattered but God…

17:50 When you don’t want your story 

19:00 Importance of music in spiritual warfare

21:30 Be strong IN the Lord - it’s all about Jesus 

25:39 You can leave a legacy in your family

Judy Dunagan is an acquisitions editor for the women's Bible studies and books at Moody Publishers. A wonder seeker of God and His Word, Judy is passionate about discipleship and making God's Word and prayer come alive in everyday life. She is a speaker and Bible teacher and serves on the Board of Deeper Walk International, the ministry her father Mark Bubeck founded. Judy and her husband Rick live in Colorado. Together, they have two grown daughters and five grandkids.

Learn more about Judy Dunagan's book, The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ at judydunagan.com

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Is your marriage a source of strength or a source of stress? Pastor and author Gary Thomas shares how to make your marriage like a fortress, a safe place in stormy times. You don't have to have perfect circumstances to have a strong marriage; in fact, trouble can bring a couple together. You'll learn how to make this happen in today's conversation about:

3:00 Will trouble bring you closer together in a marriage or tear you apart? 

4:00 This storm is terrible, but it would be even worse if it took our marriage away too

5:40 We all relate to God differently, here are different ways people worship 

7:10 When one spouse is up and one is down 

9:00 The fear of MS was even worse than the MS itself 

10:00 When you lose a child 

11:00 The second year of grieving is often worse than the first 

13:01 A new child means a new marriage, let me explain 

14:30 We are going to get closer to each other twenty years from now 

16:00 When you have a disabled child, how to nurture your other family members too 

18:00 How can you tell if you have the symptoms of over busyness 

22:50 Different drives and how to navigate that wisely 

25:20 Maybe is a very helpful word 

28:00 How to get closer to your spouse starting right away 

Gary Thomas has authored 20 books such as Sacred Marriage that have sold more than 2 million copies and been translated into more than a dozen languages. Gary enjoys running and has completed 14 marathons including the Boston marathon 3 times. He and his wife Lisa have been married 38 years and have three adult children and 2 grandchildren.

Learn more about Gary Thomas' newest book: Making Your Marriage a Fortress.

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Are your kids enthusiastic about school? Whether your child goes to public, private or homeschool, author Leah Boden has ideas that will get your children more interested in learning. Many educators are familiar with Charlotte Mason and her philosophy of education. In Leah's new book titled Modern Miss Mason, you'll discover how anyone can use Charlotte Mason's principles to spark curiosity and lengthen attention spans. In today's conversation, you will learn: 

3:45 Who was Charlotte Mason and why is she important in education? 

6:20 Children are not like a lump of clay that we form

8:00 What is the atmosphere of your home and how is that a tool of education? 

11:50 How tech can be used for good in education, to bring out beauty 

18:50 What is masterly inactivity? How can you train kids so you can trust them? 

21:00 Try this in Bible study to help your kids learn for themselves 

23:00 Creating a love of books in the home, how to choose a good book 

25:50 What might a day of Charlotte Mason education look like? 

28:50 When a homeschooling mom is exhausted 

Leah Boden is the author of Modern Miss Mason: Discover how Charlotte Mason’s revolutionary ideas on home education can change how you and your children learn and grow together. Leah is a wife and mother of four. She’s a longtime home educator with over 20 years of experience working with families within the church. She speaks, coaches, and runs workshops to share the beauty of a Charlotte Mason approach to childhood, motherhood, and education. She and her family live in England. 

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Feeling overwhelmed with all you have to do? Or maybe you feel insignificant as you look forward to the New Year. Rachael Adams knows what it's like to wonder about the difference she's making in the world as a mom. She's written a new devotion, "A Little Goes a Long Way" to remind us that small acts and invitations often lead to some pretty amazing results. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

4:30 What he was actually asking was “Am I enough?” 

6:00 One minute that introduced me to my husband 

7:10 I was isolated as a mom and this invitation changed my life 

9:50 The value of touch between kids and parents 

12:45 You ran a half marathon…once. How did the power of encouragement get you through?  

14:30 How to notice those around you and their needs 

15:50 I wish my life was bigger…does my little life matter at all? 

20:30 Here’s how to have more purpose to our work 

23:30 We can start to compare our ministries instead of doing this 

Rachael Adams is the host of the popular The Love Offering podcast. She and her husband Bryan run a family business and farm in Kentucky with their two kids and two doodle dogs. 

Learn about her new book, A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life at rachaelkadams.com

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You know the popular song Silent Night, but you probably haven't had much silence lately. In today's 25 Days of Christmas message, Arlene shares the story of Zechariah, a supporting cast member of the Christmas story found in Luke 2. His prayers were about to be answered about two long awaited sons - one was his own son who would become John the Baptist. The other was Jesus who would become the Messiah the Jews had been waiting for hundreds of years. Zechariah would be struck deaf and dumb as a sign of this promise. What did he learn in this silence? What might we learn by being still before God?  

3:10 This was the worst day…

4:00 Who is Zechariah in the Christmas story? 

5:15 I did my part God, but you didn’t do your part

7:00 Zechariah did his priestly duty even though he was sad 

9:30 Friend, God has heard your prayer 

13:00 Zechariah got a sign, probably not what he was expecting

16:00 Our limitations unleash God’s power. 

18:44 His name will be…

19:50 His story becomes a faith point for other people 

22:45 The approachability of Jesus and the holiness of God

Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home, speaker and author of books like Screen Kids, Parents Rising, and 31 Days to a Happy Husband. 

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It's time for the 25 Days of Christmas here at the Happy Home!

Kids love animals right? So why not use a story about animals to bring Christmas alive to kids of all ages? 

One of my favorite AccessMore podcasts is Science and God with Dr. G. Today we have Mrs. G on the podcast! Laurel Guillen has written a new novel titled A Bellwether Christmas starring a spunky sheep named Bart. You'll find out about the real life Bart and the profound effect animals have had in her son's life. You won't want to miss the unique way the Guillen family opens their Christmas presents (it's an idea to copy for sure). 

In today's conversation about faith, family and Christmas, you'll learn about: 

3:08 Living with Bart the Sheep

4:30 Do sheep really know the voice of their shepherd? 

5:20 My sheep, the escape artist 

7:20 You adopted your son from a foster home…how did you help him catch up on reading? 

9:50 How to make the most of moving around a lot 

11:00 Try this on your next road trip 

12:46 How nature and animals had a major impact on my son 

17:00 A totally new way to give out your Christmas gifts 

20:00 The holiday decorations of Dr. G 

21:50 Falling in love with Italy and Francis of Assisi 

23:00 My first idea of a book never materialized…but it led to a Christmas novel 

25:00 How did you and your husband Dr. Michael Guillen meet and find Jesus at Cornell

29:00 How science led Dr. Guillen to God 

33:00 Here’s what I would tell a younger mom 

Laurel Guillen is a Cornell University graduate and former radio, newspaper, and television journalist who has always loved medieval tales. She helped her husband, Michael Guillen, PhD, produce the award-winning family movie Little Red Wagon. Her novel A Bellwether Christmas was inspired by a life-changing trip to Italy and years of caring for some remarkable farm animals.

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Do you feel comfortable talking with your kids about faith and science? Today's guest, Passion founder Louie Giglio, reminds us that God can handle scientific scrutiny as He is the creator of all things. In his book for kids, The Wonder of Creation, you'll find a great resource to share the world of science with your child from a Biblical worldview. We'll also talk about developing a passion for Christ that lasts.  

Today you will learn: 

5:30 The more is discovered in the universe, the more we see intelligent design

6:00 It’s okay to say, "I don’t know the answer to that. Let’s find out." 

7:00 Let's dismantle the wall between God and science 

9:45 Show your kids the James Webb telescope 

10:50 Why you must begin with Genesis 1:1 for children 

12:30 Valuing your children but not making them the center of the universe 

14:45 Putting down screens and getting outside instead 

18:00 How can we raise a worshipper? The power of a dad to influence his kids to follow Jesus 

21:00 Your heart can still burn for God in your 40s, 50s, 60s 

24:40 Prepare your kids for what the values they will learn in college so it will not rattle them to the core 

27:00 Worldview is set young - don’t wait - get your young kids in a worship environment

Learn more about Louie Giglio's book, The Wonder of Creation

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It's time for the 25 Days of Christmas! After explaining that Christmas is about Jesus' birthday, what else can you say to your kids about the meaning of the season? With fresh ideas from ancient Scriptures, Asheritah Ciuciu will help us introduce our kids to the names of Jesus in a fun way. More than 100,000 families have gone through Asheritah's advent devotional Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, and now she has a new children's book to bring the names of Jesus to life to your littles titled Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids.

During today's 25 Days of Christmas conversation, you'll learn:

4:00 Why is multi-generational discipleship valuable?

6:50 Ask grandma or grandpa this question to get conversation going

8:40 How to help kids understand the different names of Jesus

10:55 Detecting challenges your kids face

12:25 Two roses, one thorn

15:00 What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions?

16:10 You were burned out with Christmas, what turned it around for you?

20:35 Writing a children’s book wasn’t easy…

22:20 Creative ways to read to your kids

24:20 How to say no to a Christmas activity invite

Asheritah Ciuciu is a writer, speaker, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries. She grew up in Romania as a missionary kid and married her high school sweetheart. They have 3 children and live in Ohio. 

Find out about her new children's book Unwrapping the Names of Jesus at moodypublishers.com

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If you have a wild, spirited, strong willed kid, this episode is for you! 

Instead of constantly fighting with your child, what if you could learn how to harness the superpower of having a strong will? Parent educator and coach Wendy Snyder has learned how to raise a strong willed child with integrity (and sanity!) based on her own experience. On today's episode, you'll hear: 

3:20 She came out of the womb strong willed!

5:20 If you describe your child as demanding, insistent, bossy, fixated, rebellious… 

7:30 These strong willed leaders helped me see my daughter differently 

8:20 Strong willed kids need to have their power bucket filled 

9:45 Do this to prevent power struggles 

11:20 When your kid wants to have a pop-up business 

13:50 Try this language when your child doesn’t do what they are supposed to do 

17:00 How do I break generational struggles? How can I stop yelling at my kids? 

20:30 Doing things differently than how I was brought up 

24:00 When you have a strong willed kid, the degree of difficulty is so much higher 

26:00 You’re living in this way that feels good - you’re making a positive change 

27:30 How is your strong willed child now that she’s a teenager? 

30:45 When your kids are hiding things…what if they are not trustworthy?

32:00 How has surfing helped you as a mom?

Wendy Snyder is the founder of Fresh Start Family offering online seminars, coaching, courses & a membership program to give parents the support and tools they need to raise their children. Wendy obtained her BS in Marketing from San Diego State University and Parenting Certification from the International Network for Children & Families. 

Check out her free online power struggles class at freshstartfamilyonline.com

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Are your kids good at saying thank you? Kids and teens have gained a reputation for being entitled, but what if your kids were known for being grateful? 

Dr. Gary Chapman joins me to talk about beefing up the A+ skill of appreciation as we write about in our book Screen Kids. In our conversation, you'll learn: 

4:00 Were kids grateful in the generation you grew up in? How did your parents teach you gratitude as a young child? 

5:25 The milk toddler tyrant 

6:15 The enemy of the A+ skill of appreciation: indulgence 

8:35 the value of saying no as a parent 

10:00 What if gifts is my child’s love language and I don’t buy what they want - will they feel unloved? 

13:00 But everyone else has one! 

14:45 These kind of things show gratitude to moms 

17:00 Work hard to have a mealtime everyday together 

20:20 Dr. Chapman gets a lesson in being thankful 

21:35 How do I start with my teenager if he or she hasn’t been grateful? 

23:00 It starts with being thankful to God ourselves 

25:50 Try this at Thanksgiving 

Dr. Gary Chapman is known around the world as the author of The Five Love Languages (20 million copies in print). You (or your child) can take the quiz to find out what your love language is here: 5lovelanguages.com

Learn more about Screen Kids, co-authored by Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane at arlenepellicane.com 

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