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032 - Flip the Script: Turning Parenting Obstacles into Opportunities (a discussion with Bill & Stephanie Lammers)
Episode 32
Monday, September 21, 2026 • Duration 44:32
Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive into Bill Lammers’ book, Flip the Script, on the Life Parenting Podcast! Host Rich Young, along with Julie, Bill, and Stephanie, explore how parents can shift their mindsets, replace old habits, and apply biblical principles to everyday family life. Tune in as they discuss powerful real-life lessons on practicing gratitude, speaking life instead of reacting out of frustration, transforming behavioral labels into virtues, and building a strong, faith-driven foundation for your marriage and children.
Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Bill & Stephanie Lammers, Growing Families leaders, authors of Flip the Script
→ Episode 31 - Flip the Script: Turning Negative Thoughts into Life-Giving Truths (a discussion with Bill & Stephanie Lammers) // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // YouTube
→ Episode 11: No Room for Weeds: Nurturing a Healthy Lawn in Your Parenting // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // YouTube
More episodes with the Lammers:
→ Episode 12: Implementing Couch Time, Speaking Life, and Community with Four Kids (a discussion with Bill & Stephanie Lammers) // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // YouTube
→ Episode 13: Creating Vision, Digital Boundaries, and a Healthy "Lawn" for our Family (a discussion with Bill & Stephanie Lammers) // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // YouTube
031 - Flip the Script: Turning Negative Thoughts into Life-Giving Truths (with Bill & Stephanie Lammers)
Episode 31
Monday, July 27, 2026 • Duration 42:27
Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts, perfectionism, or the persistent lie that you're just "not enough"? In this episode of the Life Parenting podcast, we sit down with returning guests Bill and Stephanie Lammers to discuss their new book, Flip the Script. They share the powerful story behind the book—a journey that began more than 30 years ago when Bill learned to move beyond the crushing weight of perfectionism and fear by identifying the lies he believed and intentionally replacing them with the truth found in God's Word.
Whether you're struggling personally, navigating challenges in your marriage, or looking for ways to better support your children, this conversation offers practical wisdom for reframing your perspective. We explore how to move beyond simply trying to "do better" and instead discover your mission, cultivate gratitude, and view every difficulty as an opportunity for growth.
As parents, we have the incredible privilege of helping shape the narratives our children believe about themselves. This episode will equip you to recognize the lies that can take root in a child's heart—such as "I'll never be good enough," "I'm a failure," or "No one loves me"—and replace them with the life-giving truth of God's Word. You'll gain practical ideas for coaching your children through disappointment, mistakes, and fear so they develop a biblical identity grounded in who God says they are rather than what the world tells them. When parents learn to flip the script in their own lives, they become better equipped to help their children do the same, building resilient, faith-filled kids who can face life's challenges with confidence and hope.
Join us for an encouraging conversation that will help you stop being paralyzed by the narratives in your head—and empower your family to live in the freedom and purpose God designed for each of you.
Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Bill & Stephanie Lammers, Growing Families leaders, authors of Flip the Script
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030 - The Gospel of Life: Understanding the How and Why of God’s Love (a discussion with Gary & Anne Marie Ezzo)
Episode 30
Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 59:07
You may know Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo as trusted voices in parenting, offering wisdom and guidance to families as they navigate raising children. In this episode of the Life Parenting Podcast, Rich and Julie Young sit down with Gary and Anne Marie to discuss Gary’s newest book—his first beyond the topic of parenting—and a message that reaches even deeper. Because before we can fully shape the hearts of our children, we first need to understand the heart of the One who pursues ours.
Together, they explore The Gospel of Life and the beautiful story woven throughout Scripture: God pursues, God recovers, God rejoices. This conversation dives into God’s relentless love, the deeper meaning behind redemption, and why understanding His heart transforms the way we live, love, and parent.
This isn’t just a conversation for parents—it’s a conversation for anyone longing to better understand the story they’ve been invited into. Whether you’re actively raising children or simply seeking a deeper understanding of God’s heart, this episode offers a perspective that can reshape not only how we see our faith, but also how we love and lead the people entrusted to us.
Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Gary & Anne Marie Ezzo, founders of Growing Families
029 - Owner or Steward? The Perspective Shift That Transforms Family Finances
Episode 29
Monday, January 26, 2026 • Duration 01:04:26
Money can be one of the greatest sources of stress in a marriage followed closely by children and family. That’s why it’s so important that we don’t leave our children to learn about money by accident.
In this episode, we explore Biblical principles surrounding money and how to intentionally teach them to our children. We unpack the truth that everything we have belongs to God. We are not owners. We are stewards, called to wisely manage what He has entrusted to us.
Using the simple and practical LIVE, GIVE, OWE, GROW framework, we talk through how to shape a God-honoring view of finances at every age:
Live – Understanding essential and discretionary expenses and creating a thoughtful and practical spending plan (otherwise known as a budget)
Give – Seeing generosity as a reflection of the heart. God doesn’t want generosity from us as much as He wants it for us
Owe – Addressing taxes and debt, and why Scripture warns that debt enslaves us. We discuss how to take your kids along on your journey toward becoming debt-free
Grow – Teaching saving and investing as tools for wisdom, provision, and future impact
We also introduce a win–win philosophy, one that helps families make financial decisions that align with Biblical values while preparing the next generation to live faithfully, generously, and responsibly.
If you want your children to see money as a tool for God’s purposes rather than a source of fear or control, this conversation will give you both vision and practical steps to get started.
Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
→ Episode 17: The Entitlement Epidemic: A Parent's Guide to Recognition and Remedy // Spotify // //
028 - Marriage that Lasts: What We've Learned in 57 Years of Marriage (a discussion with Gary & Anne Marie Ezzo)
Episode 28
Monday, January 12, 2026 • Duration 50:12
Drawing from 57 years of marriage, Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo share from their deep well of wisdom on what it truly means to love, honor, and grow together as husband and wife. In this authentic conversation, they reflect on how marriage is designed to complete, not compete, and how returning to “that moment” of commitment reminds couples of why they chose to be together.. They explore the power of seeing more in your spouse than they see in themselves, refusing to define one another by their worst moments, and protecting each other’s dignity, especially in public. You’ll also hear practical insight on respecting pain without minimizing it, honoring hesitation and boundaries, recognizing subtle cues, and valuing each other’s expressions of worship. Throughout it all, Gary and Anne Marie remind couples to continually point one another back to God’s faithfulness and goodness.
Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Gary & Anne Marie Ezzo, founders of Growing Families
027 - Incremental Change, Eternal Impact: Seeking God’s Vision for Your Family and Life
Episode 27
Monday, December 29, 2025 • Duration 56:53
Join Rich and Julie Young as theyinvite you to pause and ask a powerful question: What is your preferred future?
In this episode, they talk about vision, not just dreaming about what could be, but prayerfully discerning what God desires for your life and family. They explore the temptation to simply decorate the house when the foundation is cracked, and why lasting change requires the courage to inspect what’s underneath.
Rather than living stuck in the past, they discuss how to use your past as a tool for evaluation, allowing it to inform the future God is calling you toward. Together, they walk through seven foundational pillars that shape a healthy, God-honoring life and home:
Personal spiritual growth
Marriage
A life-giving home environment
Order in the home
Finances
Health
Family identity
Small, faithful adjustments in these areas can lead to eternal impact. This conversation will encourage you to evaluate honestly, realign intentionally, and move forward with hope and purpose.
Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
→ Episode 1: Is ten minutes all it takes? (Couch Time) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube
→ Episode 6: Hit the right target. (Vision part 1) // // //
026 - Holiday Harmony: Navigating Extended Family, Differing Viewpoints, and Travel (a discussion with Darrell & Janelle Downs)
Episode 26
Monday, December 15, 2025 • Duration 48:21
In this episode, Rich and Julie Young welcome guests, Darrell and Janelle Downs. They dive head first into the beautiful—and sometimes bumpy—reality of spending the holidays with extended family. From navigating differing viewpoints to traveling with kids, they explore how to stay grounded, prayerful, and united when the season gets complicated.
They talk about how to show up prayed up, relying on the Holy Spirit to give us the strength to speak life, love well, and handle challenging interactions with grace. You’ll hear practical, heartfelt wisdom on preparing kids for awkward family dynamics, protecting them from what they’re not ready for, and preserving meaningful traditions even while staying in someone else’s home.
They also share strategies for keeping kids on track during travel—why you “train at home, not on the road,” the importance of consistent sleep schedules, and how to reset rhythms once you return. Plus, they unpack how unity as a couple shapes the whole family experience (and how GFI principles support that), and what to do when unsolicited advice comes your way.
The holidays are a prime opportunity to teach our children how to love well, extend grace, serve joyfully, and engage thoughtfully. Wherever you go, your family identity goes with you—and this episode helps you carry it with confidence, peace, and purpose.
Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Darrell & Janelle Downs, Growing Families leaders
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
→ Episode 2: A matter of life and death. (Speaking Life) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube
025 - The Intentional Holiday: Communication, Consistency, and Conquering Holiday Overload (a discussion with Jeff & Cathy Gratzmiller)
Episode 25
Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 58:21
In this episode, Rich and Julie Young sit down with Jeff and Cathy Gratzmiller to unpack what it really takes to create an intentional, peaceful, and connected holiday season—no matter your family’s stage or structure.
Together, they dive into the real-life challenges that surface when routines get disrupted and expectations run high. You’ll hear practical principles that work whether your kids attend school or you homeschool, insights on how age and family context change the way you approach the holidays, and encouragement for managing expectations and the inevitable disruptions that come with them.
If you’re looking to simplify your holiday rhythm, strengthen communication, and build traditions that actually bring joy—not overwhelm—this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence you need.
Press play and step into your most intentional holiday yet. 🎄✨
Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Jeff & Cathy Gratzmiller, Growing Families leaders
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
→ Episode 2: A matter of life and death. (Speaking Life) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube
→ Episode 3: What’s in your atmosphere? (The Life Giving Home Environment) Spotify // //
024 - Beyond the Gifts: How to Emphasize Generosity and Giving During the Holidays
Episode 24
Monday, November 17, 2025 • Duration 39:42
December is such a special time of year as we celebrate the birth of Jesus—but let’s be honest, it can also get a little crazy! Between shopping, decorating, and keeping up with everyone’s expectations, that sense of peace we long for can slip right through our fingers. In this episode, Rich and Julie Young talk about how, as a family, to stay focused on what really matters this Christmas. They share simple, practical ways to slow down, take the pressure off gift-giving, and help our kids grow hearts of generosity instead of entitlement.
→ Episode 17: The Entitlement Epidemic: A Parent's Guide to Recognition and Remedy // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // YouTube
023 - Intentional Discipleship: Continuously Guiding Your Children to Christ (a discussion with Don & Julie Keating)
Episode 23
Monday, November 3, 2025 • Duration 45:39
In the final episode of our series on Discipline and Discipleship, Rich and Julie Young are joined by Don and Julie Keating for a heartfelt conversation about what it really looks like to disciple our children at every stage of parenting. God has entrusted us with the sacred calling to teach the next generation about Him — and what a privilege that is! But if you’ve ever wondered where to even start, you’re not alone.
We’ll talk about how discipleship begins with the posture of our own hearts, how our children learn more from what we model than what we say, and how to walk this out even when we feel overwhelmed or imperfect. With practical steps and real-life encouragement, this episode reminds us that God loves our children even more than we do — and He is faithfully present to guide us every step of the journey.
Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Don & Julie Keating, Growing Families leaders
→ Episode 21: Discipline vs. Discipleship: Defining the Difference, Discovering the Benefits // Apple // Spotify // YouTube
→ Episode 22: Heart-Focused Discipline: Teaching our Children, Not Just Punishing // Apple // Spotify // YouTube
