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The Benefits & Challenges of Homeschooling
Jan. 22, 2025

The Benefits & Challenges of Homeschooling

More and more parents are choosing to homeschool their children, and if there's one thing we want to encourage you with, it's that you're capable of doing so! Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with author and mo...
Meeting Your Child's Core Needs
Jan. 15, 2025

Meeting Your Child's Core Needs

Maintaining your sanity while raising children in our modern world is a daunting challenge! Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with Dr. David Clarke to discuss a biblical strategy for dealing with the challenges ...
Helping Your Children Navigate Adoption
Jan. 8, 2025

Helping Your Children Navigate Adoption

Adoption is a beautiful & precious gift for everyone involved, but the new family dynamic can be challenging to navigate, especially for children already in the home. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author Kate Rie...
How Parenting Shapes Us with Gary Thomas
Jan. 1, 2025

How Parenting Shapes Us with Gary Thomas

The day-in, day-out of every day parenting requires a lot of sacrifice, and as parents, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Gary Thomas to discuss how the sacrifice of parenting shape...
The Importance of Manners & Respect
Dec. 25, 2024

The Importance of Manners & Respect

Are you worried that proper manners & respect are becoming a thing of the past? This week, join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Jill Garner to discuss the importance and practicality of helping your kids develop good ma...
Recognizing Parental Burnout
Dec. 18, 2024

Recognizing Parental Burnout

Feeling worn out by the demands of parenting? Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with author Mindy Caliguire to discuss parental burnout symptoms and how you can avoid parental burnout. Later, we answer a questio...
Helping Your Child Find Identity In Christ
Dec. 11, 2024

Helping Your Child Find Identity In Christ

In a world that measures success by likes, grades, looks, and popularity, it can be easy for our kids to get caught placing their identity in the wrong thing. This week, join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Bob Smiley &...
Building a Strong Foundation in Christ
Dec. 4, 2024

Building a Strong Foundation in Christ

In today's cultural battleground, your kids need a strong spiritual foundation! Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author Lee Ann Mancini to discuss practical ways to raise we can raise our kids to know and love Chris...
Becoming a Screen Savvy Family
Nov. 27, 2024

Becoming a Screen Savvy Family

Ever feel like screens are taking over your family's life? Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with PluggedIn's Paul Asay to learn practical tips for guiding your kids through entertainment, social media, and scre...
Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions with Your Kids
Nov. 20, 2024

Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions with Your Kids

The holiday season is here, and Danny & Rebecca are ready to help you make it meaningful! In this episode, join us as we share tips for navigating the joys and stresses of the season, from family traditions to the purpose beh...
Equipping Teens for Adulthood pt. 2
Nov. 13, 2024

Equipping Teens for Adulthood pt. 2

Over-protective parenting may feel natural, but it can lead teens to rebellion and entitlement. In this episode, join us as Danny continues the conversation with Ken Wilgus & Jessica Pfeiffer about why handing freedom over to...
Equipping Teens for Adulthood pt.1
Nov. 6, 2024

Equipping Teens for Adulthood pt.1

As we guide our teens into adulthood, it's essential that they learn the responsibility that comes with independence. One of the best ways we can do that, as parents, is through "planned emancipation," which gradually grants ...
How to Disciple Your Kids Like Jesus
Oct. 30, 2024

How to Disciple Your Kids Like Jesus

Children are rapidly developing a worldview, so it is important that parents disciple them in such a way that their children are prepared to establish a biblical worldview that is resilient to the resistance of the world arou...
Teaching Your Child Confidence, Humility, and Other Foundational Traits
Oct. 23, 2024

Teaching Your Child Confidence, Humility, and Other Foundational Traits

In a culture that throws lies at your child from every direction, it's important for them to have a confident heart that stands strong on the Word of God. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Jill Garner to talk about w...
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Oct. 16, 2024

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

As a Christian parent, you might be asking the question, is it okay to participate in Halloween? Join Danny & Rebecca as they discuss October 31st and it's implications for you and your kids. Later, we answer a question for a...
The Power of Family Prayer
Oct. 9, 2024

The Power of Family Prayer

As parents, prayer is one of the most essential tools we have to guide, nurture, and protect our children. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with prolific Christian songwriter Tony Wood to discuss how intentional, heartfe...
Mark Hancock: Raising Boys to be Godly Men
Oct. 2, 2024

Mark Hancock: Raising Boys to be Godly Men

The definition of masculinity has become vague in modern culture, leaving many of our sons confused about what it means to be a man. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Mark Hancock to talk about how we can raise our s...
Raising Godly Girls
Sept. 25, 2024

Raising Godly Girls

Modern culture is at war with Christian values, which can make raising our girls with a biblical worldview a challenge! Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Patti Garibay, founder of American Heritage Girls, to talk abo...
Healthy Families, Happy Home
Sept. 18, 2024

Healthy Families, Happy Home

Cultivating good mental health in the home is tricky these days! It seems like most everything in the world stands against it. But there are things you can do to ensure your kids are set up to have healthy minds. Join us on t...
Tackling Anxiety with Dr. Gregory Jantz
Sept. 11, 2024

Tackling Anxiety with Dr. Gregory Jantz

Did you know that anxiety is the number one non-medical diagnosis in the country? And unfortunately, it's effecting our kids. Join us as we sit down with world renowned mental health expert Dr. Gregory Jantz to discuss what y...
Equipping Parents for Back to School
Sept. 4, 2024

Equipping Parents for Back to School

Are you concerned with the radical changes being made to public school curriculum? On this weeks episode, join us as we sit down with policy experts Jeff Johnston and Autumn Leva to discuss how you can stand up for your child...
Balancing Kids, Marriage, and Work
Aug. 28, 2024

Balancing Kids, Marriage, and Work

Marriage experts, and hosts of the wildly popular podcast Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley join us to discuss if you can attain balance between parenting, marriage, and work. Spoiler alert - you can...
Implementing a Chores System
Aug. 21, 2024

Implementing a Chores System

Did you know that's it's possible for your child to enjoy their chores? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with home organization expert Kristi Clover to discuss implementing a fun and effective chores system that engages ...
Turning Discipline into Encouragement
Aug. 14, 2024

Turning Discipline into Encouragement

On this episode, we continue our look at a biblical approach to discipline with parent coaches Chad Hayenga and Lydia Rex. Learn how you can turn moments of discipline into opportunities to call out the strengths in your chil...