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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

https://www.indescribablekids.com/

Need help with your child's media choices? Read Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids and visit Happy Home University to take the free quiz - Is my child getting too much screen time?
https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/

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What's the one sin that is defeating you or your family? Karl Clauson knows what it's like to wrestle with sin, hit rock bottom, and find God's grace wider than he ever dared hope. His new book, Killing Sin: Conquer the one thing that is defeating you, will help you wage war on sin and find victory in Christ. In today's conversation, you'll learn about:

3:00 Racing the Iditarod, 1100 miles through the tundra with a dog sled team

6:22 What parenting with true power looks like

13:33 The transformative power of God’s grace

15:21 How to kill your sin

22:00 Hate can be good???

25:30 Why tackling one sin at a time is important

27:00 There is victory lying ahead of you

Karl Clauson is the host of Moody Radio’s Karl and Crew, a nationally syndicated radio program. He is the lead pastor of 180 Chicago Church. Karl and his bride Junanne have been married 37 years and have 2 adult kids.

Learn more about Karl and his new book, Killing Sin (and get free resources to help you fix broken systems and much more) https://killsin.com/

Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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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Do you spend a lot of time managing stuff? Finding things? Storing things? Buying things? Julia Ubbenga has found a way to cut through the clutter - it turns out having more isn’t necessarily better. We're talking through Julia's book, Declutter Your Heart and Home: How a minimalist life yields maximum joy.

On today's episode, you'll learn: 

3:00 Shopping is fun! Right???

7:30 Help! I’m attached to all of the things I need to declutter!

10:25 How decluttering affects your heart and your home

12:50 Short, practical ways to start decluttering your home

17:50 How do we prioritize people over possessions

22:45 Systems that can make decluttering easy for you and your kids

28:55 The key to decluttering

Julia Ubbenga's projects at Rich in What Matters have attracted over 50 million views and helped people restructure their lives around what matters most. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and five children.

Learn more about Julia Ubbenga at Rich in What Matters https://richinwhatmatters.com/

Get Julia's book, Declutter Your Heart and Your Home https://www.amazon.com/Declutter-Your-Heart-Home-Minimalist/dp/0310368960

Follow Julia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richinwhatmatters/

Check out Arlene Pellicane's books Parents Rising and Screen Kids https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/books

You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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Ann Wilson spent more than a decade longing for a better marriage and for her husband to be more attentive. And every chance she got, she told him so! Turned out all her booing was pushing her husband even further away. FamilyLife Today hosts Ann and Dave Wilson explain how their marriage was turned around as Ann shares from her new book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband (When All You Want to do is Yell at Him).

On today's episode, you'll learn: 

2:30 When getting 3rd place wasn’t even enough for my dad

5:10 My husband was playing sports, I was struggling to take care of the kids

7:50 Did Ann really boo her husband in public?

11:00 If you’re used to being negative about your husband, how do you change that?

14:38 The respect rebellion

22:20 Is being a helper a bad role?

29:30 Sophisticated nagging doesn’t work but this does

Ann and Dave Wilson are the hosts of the nationally syndicated radio show FamilyLife Today and cofounders of Kensington Community Church. Dave was the chaplain for the Detroit Lions for 33 seasons. They have three grown sons and seven grandchildren.

Learn more about Ann and Dave Wilson and FamilyLife Today https://www.familylife.com/
Get Ann's book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband (When all you want to do is yell at him)
https://shop.familylife.com/product/how-to-speak-life-to-your-husband-when-all-you-want-to-do-is-yell-at-him/

Follow Dave and Ann Wilson on Facebook or Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/DaveAnnWilson
https://www.instagram.com/daveannwilson

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If social media was completely erased from teen life, would that be a good thing for your kids? Allie Marie Smith knows what it’s like to scroll endlessly and get pulled under the tide of tech. It’s time for a reset for our kids: mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Allie’s here to show us how from her new book, Social Media Reset. On today's episode, you'll learn: 

2:45 Is your time on social media affecting the memories you make with your children?

6:02 How does social media affect our lives spiritually 

11:18 What does a 30-day reset look like?

17:33 How to set limits with social media 

22:00 Are you “phubbing”?

28:40 Your life is precious

Allie Marie Smith is the founder and director of Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit dedicated to helping teen girls and young women. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and certified life coach. Her newest book is Social Media Reset: A 30 Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy. Allie loves surfing and adventuring up and down the CA coast with her hubby Paul and golden retriever named Gidget. You can hear Allie’s testimony of how God saved her from depression and suicide in my earlier podcast with her titled Teen Girls are Wonderfully Made. https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Allie-Marie-Smith---Teen-Girls-are-Wonderfully-Made

Find out more about Allie Marie Smith and her book, Social Media Reset on her website https://wonderfullymade.org/

Get Arlene's free resource, 5 Ways to Reset Your Tech here https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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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Need some encouragement as a single parent? Single father Rich Griffin is here to talk about the ups and downs of parenting three adopted sons, dealing with trauma, and the problem of professionalizing discipleship. Rich has a message of hope for single parents, and every parent who wants guide their child towards wisdom. On today's episode, you'll learn: 

2:47 Why Rich became a single dad 

7:00 How to help your kids overcome trauma 

9:10 From church and family, to church as family 

15:03 Handling hard situations with your kids 

19:33 How to do ministry with your kids 

27:41 The three T’s of parenting

Rich Griffith is a part-time pastor and an associate professor of Youth and Multi-generational Ministry at Toccoa Falls College, where he has been teaching since 2016. He holds masters degrees in theology and organizational leadership, as well as a doctorate in youth, family, and culture. His books include Voices: Helping our Christian and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel. Rich is the single dad of three adopted sons. 

Find out more about Rich Griffith at https://d6family.com/

Have a question or comment for Rich? Email Rich at rwgriffith@tfc.edu 

Read Arlene's book, Screen Kids, which includes a section for single parents. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/books

You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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Winning in marriage isn't about winning an argument against your spouse. You and your spouse are on the same team, which means you either both win or you both lose. NFL chaplains George and Tondra Gregory are here to help us develop a winning game plan for marriage. A great marriage won't happen by accident, but it can be built. We'll learn how from George and Tondra's new book, The Marriage Game Plan: Developing a winning strategy for marital success. On today's episode, you'll learn: 

2:30 They were headed towards divorce– but rebounded by God’s grace

7:00 Why did God create marriage in the first place?

14:15 What if you approached marriage like a professional? 

20:25 Getting on the same page in marriage 

24:40 Having trouble with your in-laws?

28:35 How to enjoy “victory Mondays” in our marriages

George and Tondra Gregory have been coaching couples through their national marriage ministry for more than 20 years. They have previously served as marriage ministry leaders at Saddleback Church. They worked with several professional sports teams and leagues including the NFL and the NBA. They are currently serving as the chaplains to the LA Chargers. Their new book is The Marriage Game Plan: Developing a winning strategy for marital success. 

Find out more about George and Tondra Gregory here https://journeyforlifenow.org

Get the book The Marriage Game Plan https://journeyforlifenow.org/books/

Get free date ideas (even if you just have 15 or 30 minutes) and check out Arlene's book Making Marriage Easier https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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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When was the last time you were triggered by your kids? The struggle is real! How do you respond with patience instead of anger when your child pushes your buttons? Boy mom Amber Lia has godly advice to manage our anger (and our triggers). Her new book is, Untriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle with Anger. On today's episode, we'll talk about:  

3:21 Is parenting feeling rough right now?  

4:45 How can we reframe our anger towards our kids?

9:23 What to do when your child talks back to you 

14:45 Help–My kids fight all the time!

19:06 When you feel that no one appreciates you as a mom 

23:00 How you can overcome past mistakes as a parent

27:05 How to release comparison as a parent

Amber Lia is the bestselling author of many books including Food Triggers and Parenting Scripts. Today we talked about her new devotional, Untriggered: 60 days of transformation for moms who struggle with anger. Amber and her husband Guy have 4 boys and own a production company in Chattanooga. Amber is also a certified independent health coach.  

Find out more about Amber Lia on her website https://amberlia.com/

Get Amber's book Untriggered here https://amberlia.com/books-and-resources

You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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Today’s culture sends boys a confusing and discouraging message that men are toxic. But the truth is real masculinity is a gift from God. From her new book Mothering Boys, Molly DeFrank shows us 8 things our boys need from us before they turn 10. On today's episode, you'll learn about: 

2:27 The great syrup disaster!!!

6:25 What we are facing culturally as boy moms 

9:02 What does Biblical masculinity look like  

16:30 How to help your son with eye contact 

21:30 Getting your children to mind your authority

24:40 Help! My kids never do their chores!

28:00 Boys need to be creative– what we can do to help?

Molly DeFrank is a former politico turned stay home mom. She married her college sweetheart and a week later began working in the governor’s office. She put her career on hold to raise her 3 boys and 3 girls. Molly is the author of Digital Detox, and today we're talking about her new book, Mothering Boys: 8 Things your son needs from you before he turns 10. 

Find out more about Molly DeFrank and her book, Mothering Boys https://mollydefrank.com/mothering-boys/

Follow Molly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mollydefrank

Maybe you're not a reader, but you can watch a video course instead. Check out Arlene's Screen Kids Course here. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course

You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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The preteen years can be perilous for kids (and parents!). Kids are being bombarded today with messages and images that threaten their emotional and spiritual health. Mom of ten, Tricia Goyer not only has lots of experience with preteens, she has a new book (co-authored with Leslie Nunnery), Faith That Sticks: 5 Real Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen. On today's episode with Tricia Goyer, we'll talk about:

3:52 What to say when your child gets tired of church

9:50 Calming down when getting angry at your children 

18:22 How to deal with a child struggling with gender 

25:30 Helping your children discover their interests

Tricia Goyer is a speaker, podcast host, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books. She writes in various genres, including fiction, parenting, marriage, and books for children and teens. Tricia is a wife and homeschooling mom of ten, and enjoys mentoring writers.

Find out more about Tricia Goyer and her book, Faith That Sticks: 5 Real Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen https://triciagoyer.com/books/faith-that-sticks-5-real-life-ways-to-disciple-your-preteen/

Can kids survive without social media, video games and smartphones? Will they have friends? Find out in Arlene's free film, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film

You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today (early bird price through June 30) https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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Complex problems don't always have to require complex solutions. A simple tweak in your marriage could make a world of difference. One of our favorite guests is back, Dr. Gary Chapman with proven marriage advice to make your marriage better starting today. Dr. Chapman has a new book, A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage: Quick Practical Insights Every Couple Needs to Thrive (co-authored with John Hinkley). On today's episode, we're talking about:

2:07 Help! I married the wrong person!

10:50 What to do when you are hurt by your spouse

12:45 Shifting from a contract marriage to a covenant marriage

15:22 How to be more patient with your spouse

18:30 Sex is not a taboo topic to God (and it shouldn't be for you either)

23:05 The ultimate way to communicate with your spouse

Dr. Gary Chapman is an author, speaker, and marriage and family counselor. His bestselling Five Love Languages books have sold more than 20 million copies and have been translated into nearly 40 languages. Dr. Chapman and his wife Karolyn have been married more than 50 years.

Learn more about Dr. Gary Chapman and his new book, A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage https://5lovelanguages.com/store/a-simple-guide-for-a-better-marriage

You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today (early bird price through June 30) https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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If you could use more joy, purpose and hope as a mom, or if you’re a For King and Country fan, this episode with Courtney Smallbone is for you, We’re talking about her new devotional, Technicolor Woman and explaining what living in full color can look like for you. In this episode, you'll learn: 

3:17 How do we keep ourselves humble?

6:09 Feeling way to busy?? How to handle pressure in your life 

11:25 The Lord’s heart to nourish us 

20:46 How to not succumb to social media

23:37 Our baby wasn't breathing 

Courtney Smallbone is an author and speaker who wants to come alongside women and help them move from living in black and white to full color. She and her husband Luke Smallbone (one-half of the Grammy winning For King + Country) have four kids. When Courtney's not sipping coffee on her porch or traveling with the band, you'll find her raising cattle and kids on a farm in Tennessee. 

Learn more about Courtney Smallbone and her book, Technicolor Woman https://technicolorwoman.com/

Technicolor Woman on Kindle https://www.amazon.com/Technicolor-Woman-Courtney-Smallbone-ebook/dp/B0F3W886TZ

Shop For King + Country https://www.forkingandcountry.com/collections/books

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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We live in a world that prizes hustle,and constant productivity. How do we break the habit of hurry? Eryn Lynum is here to show us from nature, God’s Word, and her own family life how to truly live more rested. If you're longing for a little bit of rest in your life, this is for you. We're sharing rich thoughts from Eryn's new book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living. On today's episode, you'll learn: 

3:00 What we can learn from hummingbirds 

8:00 How to practically honor the Sabbath 

13:50 What does it mean for God to “stay us”?

17:43 How society lies to us about rest 

23:07 How to get your kids outdoors more frequently

26:20 The two ways that God reveals Himself to us

Eryn Lynum is a certified master naturalist and Bible teacher. She is the podcast host of the popular Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. Her books include Rooted in Wonder and The Nature of Rest. She lives in Colorado with her husband and 4 kids. 

Learn more about Eryn and her new book, The Nature of Rest https://erynlynum.com/

Check out Eryn's podcast, Nat Theo https://erynlynum.com/nattheo

Can kids be happy without smartphones, social media or video games? Check out our family documentary, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words (it's free!) https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see David, Sissy, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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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See David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene Pellicane live at the Parents Rising Conference on September 6, 2025 in San Diego. Tickets on sale now http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Do you tend to think about what might go wrong instead of what might go right? Negativity is our default mode and can be disastrous for a family, but what if bad can sometimes be leveraged for good in your home? The power of bad can actually be leveraged for good. Learn when bad really is bad, and when it actually serves as a useful consequence for kids. This is a message Arlene shared on Mother's Day at Bonita Valley Community Church in San Diego. You'll hear about: 

4:40 Would you drink juice that had a sterilized cockroach dipped in it? 

7:50 The negativity effect and what it does to your thinking 

9:50 How many positive comments are needed to cancel out a negative one? 

12:20 One billion users on TikTok 

15:15 How light acts as a disinfectant 

19:00 When bad is actually helpful 

23:00 Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them 

25:15 Study of reward and punishment for kids 

29:00 Arlene is rapping???

33:00 Heart cracking goodness 

Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, a speaker and author of several books including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids, and Parents Rising. She has been featured on FamilyLife Today, Focus on the Family, the Wall Street Journal, and The Today Show. She and her husband James have three children (two in college and one in high school). 

Learn more at Happy Home University https://happyhomeuniversity.com/

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see Arlene live with David Thomas and Sissy Goff at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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 the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

See David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene Pellicane live at the Parents Rising Conference on September 6, 2025 in San Diego. Tickets on sale now http://parentsrisingconference.com/

What would happen if your child could trade insecurity for bravery, and giving up for resilience? Counselors and bestselling authors David Thomas and Sissy Goff can help you raise confident, worry free kids. Drawing from their vast experience at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, David and Sissy know how to help kids and parents deal with anxiety and worry. They have written two new children's books, Lucy Learns to Be Brave and Owen Learns He Has What it Takes. On today's episode, you'll learn: 

5:25 Your dog could be more than a pet!

7:45 How to tell if your child is flourishing

14:36 Modeling emotions to your child 

20:50 Are we giving anxiety too much attention?

24:53 Reversing the negative effects of COVID in our teenagers  

31:00 What to do if your child won’t leave their room

David Thomas is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. His books include Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys. He and Sissy host the popular Raising Boys and Girls podcast. Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar. Her books include Raising Worry-Free Girls and The Worry-Free Parent.  

Learn more about David Thomas and Sissy Goff and their new children's books, Lucy Learns to Be Brave and Owen Learns He Has What it Takes at Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see David, Sissy, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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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As parents, we hope our children will follow Jesus forever. But maybe you worry sometimes that your child will grow up to walk away from the faith. Today's guest Justin Brierley has hosted radio conversations between Christians and non-Christians for more than 20 years. He's here to share the reasons why he still believes, and how your children can too. From his book, Why I'm Still a Christian, you'll be encouraged to raise your kids with confidence. We'll talk about:

4:07 Is raising your kids in a Christian bubble always the best for them?

6:46 How to answer your kids’ tough questions about God

10:45 What only the existence of God can explain

22:28 Helping your child through their doubts about God 

30:45 The new hope for Christianity

Justin Brierley is a UK-based author, speaker, and broadcaster known for hosting dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. He is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology, and culture. He is the former host of the Unbelievable radio show, as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. He and his wife Lucy have 4 children. Justin is the author of many books including The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and the book we've talked about today, Why I'm Still a Christian. 

Find out more about Justin Brierley on his website https://justinbrierley.com/

Get Justin's book, Why I'm Still a Christian https://www.amazon.com/Why-Still-Christian-Conversations-Atheists/dp/1496466934/

Too much screen time for your kids? Get Arlene's book written with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

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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Would you like to have better conversations with your kids? If you're tired of conversations that are shallow or forced, you are going to love this episode with Heather Holleman as she shares from her book, The Six Conversations. You will be able to connect with your kids and spouse in new ways after learning better questions to ask. On this episode, you will learn: 

3:40 The mindset you need to create a warm connection

6:14 The beauty of journaling and noting other's concerns  

14:01 How to love with your face 

19:04 Teaching your kids to have good conversations 

23:30 Modeling curiosity to your children

Dr. Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, a speaker and an author. Her books include Seated with Christ: Lively freely in a culture of comparison, and today we’re talking about her book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connected in an Age of Isolation and Incivility. She serves alongside her husband Ashley in speaking and writing. They’ve been full time staff with Cru for 20 years. They have two daughters.  

Find out more about Heather Holleman and her book, The Six Conversations https://heatherholleman.com/books-2/six-conversations/

Learn more about Seated & Sent, the speaking and coaching ministry of Heather and Ashley Holleman https://seatedandsent.com/

Want to have better conversations with your spouse? Read Arlene's book Making Marriage Easier and get the discussion rolling in a fun way! https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Is it possible to create purpose and spiritual growth in your kids in the mess of everyday life? Bestselling author of Habits of the Household, Justin Whitmel Earley, will show you how to establish ordinary routines that make a big difference in the spiritual habits of your kids (and you too!). This is the book I wish I would have read when my kids were younger. Today you'll learn about: 

2:11 From a missionary in China to a lawyer???

4:35 Your new bedtime routine with your kids 

7:07 What does it look like to adopt a liturgy?

9:30 Hectic mornings? Try this simple habit

17:40 How to form new habits 

21:51 Why is kneeling in prayer so important?

25:10 Join the Hang 10 movement

Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker, and lawyer from Richmond, Virginia. He's the award-winning author of books like The Common Rule and the book we're talking about today, Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms. He also has a children's book, The Big Mess. Justin and his wife Lauren have four boys.  

Find out more about Justin Whitmel Earley and his books on his website https://www.justinwhitmelearley.com/

Learn about the Hang 10 Movement to change the next generation's relationship with technology https://www.hangtenmovement.com/

Can kids really have friends and thrive without social media or a smartphone? Watch Arlene's free documentary, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film

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

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Did you grow up listening to Adventures in Odyssey? Focus on the Family's long running audio radio drama is filled with lovable characters, hilarious one-liners, fun and suspense. One of the main characters, Katie Leigh (aka Connie Kendall) joins us to talk about working in Hollywood as a Christian, using entertainment for good, and a behind the scenes look into Odyssey. We'll talk about: 

3:17 The importance of humor

7:53 How parents play a huge role in shaping you

10:24 Why to stay childlike

12:05 Living out Christianity, even in Hollywood

14:55 What would Connie say about our kids on screens???

23:52 What makes Adventures in Odyssey such a good listen 

Today's guest Katie Leigh has been the voice of main character Connie Kendall on Focus on the Family’s audio radio drama, Adventures in Odyssey since the series first began in 1987. Her voice has been heard on Disney Junior, PBS Kids, Universal kids, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon.

Learn more about Katie Leigh on her website https://www.katieleigh.com/

Learn more about Adventures in Odyssey, a Focus on the Family production here https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com/

Get the help you need to take back your home from too much negative technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

You might think teaching theology is above your pay grade, but it's not! Pastor and author Sam Luce will explain how you can share God's Word with your kids from his book, How to Teach Kids Theology. You can take deep truths and share them in practical, actionable ways with your children and teens. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

5:00 The MOST important thing in the development of your child

7:55 How to teach your kids so that they don’t “grow out of their faith”

11:30 What is “cliff-note Christianity”?

15:35 How can I as a parent get closer to God?

21:20 Growing into the habit of teaching your kids the word of God 

25:09 How to avoid over-simplifying theology for your kids

Sam Luce is the pastor of global ministries at Redeemer Church in Utica NY. He’s a prolific writer and speaker, with a passion for children’s ministry and the next generation. His new book co-authored with Hunter Williams is How to Teach Kids Theology - Deep truths for growing faith. Sam and his wife have 4 kids.

Learn more about Sam Luce and his book, How to Teach Kids Theology https://samluce.com/

Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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 the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

In this social media, celebrity focused world, it can be easy to feel overlooked. You might not feel like you are doing anything important. Mary DeMuth is here to show us from Scripture that God loves to use those that the world overlooks. Sharing from her new book, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible, you'll learn about: 

4:45 Why more people should know about Jehosheba

7:35 Growing up in a dysfunctional family doesn’t dictate your future

12:26 Taking courage in Christ for struggles in your marriage

15:37 How to obey God without hesitation like Abigail 

17:45 God sees you! (and here's how) 

25:00 Husbands who are forgotten and overlooked 

Mary DeMuth is a literary agent, daily podcaster at the PrayEveryDay.show, Scripture artist, speaker, and the author of more than fifty books, including The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible and the topic of today’s conversation, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible- What their stories teach us about being seen and heard. She lives in Texas with her husband and is the mom to three adult children. 

Learn more about Mary and her book, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible https://marydemuth.com/

Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

What's the one sin that is defeating you or your family? Karl Clauson knows what it's like to wrestle with sin, hit rock bottom, and find God's grace wider than he ever dared hope. His new book, Killing Sin: Conquer the one thing that is defeating you, will help you wage war on sin and find victory in Christ. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 

3:00 Racing the Iditarod, 1100 miles through the tundra with a dog sled team

6:22 What parenting with true power looks like 

13:33 The transformative power of God’s grace

15:21 How to kill your sin 

22:00 Hate can be good???

25:30 Why tackling one sin at a time is important

27:00 There is victory lying ahead of you

Karl Clauson is the host of Moody Radio’s Karl and Crew, a nationally syndicated radio program. He is the lead pastor of 180 Chicago Church. Karl and his bride Junanne have been married 37 years and have 2 adult kids. 

Learn more about Karl and his new book, Killing Sin (and get free resources to help you fix broken systems and much more) https://killsin.com/

Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://www.amazon.com/Making-Marriage-Easier-Love-Spouse/dp/0802433774/

Can you remember eating your grandma's homemade cookies, or going somewhere special with your grandpa? Grandparents are memory makers. Leslie Means joins us to talk about the wonderful role grandmas can have in family life. She's here to talk about her new book, So God Made a Grandma. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 

6:00 Encouraging your kids to make memories with their grandparents

8:05 Is it possible to be unhurried as a parent?

12:39 Grandma, you're so wise! 

16:00 How can we warm up a cold relationship with our parents or grandparents? 

22:00 The importance of creativity in motherhood 

27:42 Putting parenting in perspective

Leslie Means is founder and owner of the popular website Her View From Home, which features contributor stories on motherhood, marriage, faith, and grief. She is a former news anchor, a weekly columnist, an author of the national bestseller So God Made a Mother. She and her husband have 3 children.

Learn more about Leslie Means and her new book collaboration, So God Made a Grandma https://herviewfromhome.com/so-god-made-a-grandma/

Follow Leslie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leslielmeans/

Learn more about the Legacy Coalition, a ministry for grandparents https://legacycoalition.com/

Get Arlene's book written with Dr. Gary Chapman, Grandparenting Screen Kids https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802420702

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life is now available https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

When you can't change the way you feel in your marriage, you have to change the way you think. Greg and Julie Gorman know what it's like to fight and argue, day in and day out. How did they learn how to have a happy marriage by changing their thinking? Sharing from their 52 week devotional, Married for a Purpose, Greg and Julie talk about: 

2:35 Your marriage is not an accident

6:45 The power of surrender in your marriage 

12:00 The importance of avoiding complacency

20:10 Going through financial trials 

25:30 Leading with love with your kids  

Greg and Julie Gorman are authors, entrepreneurs, and certified life coaches who understand the struggles of everyday life. They chose to have a purpose-focused marriage and it changed everything. Their books include Married for a Purpose: 52 Weekly Devotions for Couples. They have three children and live near West Palm Beach, Florida. 

Learn more about coaching and the Gormans at Married for a Purpose https://marriedforapurpose.com/

Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Find out more about National Marriage Week (every February 7-14) marriageweek.org

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

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life is now available https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

It's easy to play the blame game in marriage. If only my spouse would change, our marriage would be so much better. Yet trying to fix your partner rarely ends well. Focus on the Family's Dr. Bob Paul is a masterful marriage counselor who is sharing what he has learned from more than 40 years of marriage. In today's conversation about creating a marriage you both love, Dr. Paul shares: 

2:30 Why do young people buy into the myths about marriage?

5:37 The media highlights the fairytale love story–is this the reality?

9:40 How to get out of the blame game in a marriage 

15:15 The real goal for a marriage is...

20:00 One of the most dangerous things for a marriage 

26:10 Why don't you like the unity candle? 

30:40 How to build a happy home if you didn’t grow up in one 

Dr. Bob Paul serves as the Vice President of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute and is the primary architect of the Hope Restored Marriage Intensive programs. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, Georgia, and Michigan and has helped train hundreds of marriage therapists. He has authored and co-authored four books including The DNA of Relationships, Empowered to Love, and 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage. Bob, and his wife, Jenni, have been married for over 40 years and have four adult children and six grandchildren. 

Learn more about Hope Restored Marriage Intensives https://hoperestored.com/

Learn more about Dr. Paul's books: 

Empowered to Love: Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both Love https://www.amazon.com/Empowered-Love-Discovering-God-Given-Marriage/dp/1646071131/

9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage https://www.amazon.com/Lies-That-Will-Destroy-Marriage/dp/1589979710/

Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Find out more about National Marriage Week (every February 7-14) marriageweek.org

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

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Listen to the Happy Home Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life is now available https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

How do you protect your marriage from the many temptations surrounding you? New York Times bestselling author Jerry Jenkins has found a way to protect his marriage of more than 40 years. He shares how husbands can love their wives and protect them by planting hedges - not in your garden, but in your heart. Jerry shares from his book, Hedges: 7 Ways to Love Your Wife and Protect Your Marriage. On today's episode, you'll learn:

2:50 Meeting his spouse… love at third site

9:06 How to “build a hedge” in your marriage 

15:00 The difference between a male and female mindset 

20:15 How do we help the younger generation appreciate the vow of marriage

23:23 Leaving the legacy of “building hedges” 

27:00 How to keep loving your spouse, even when you don’t feel like it

Jerry Jenkins is the author of more than 195 books with sales of over 70 million copies, including the best-selling Left Behind series. Jerry's writing has appeared in Time, Reader's Digest, Parade, Guideposts, and dozens of Christian periodicals. Twenty-one of his books have reached The New York Times best-seller list (seven debuting number one). Jerry trains writers online at http://jerryjenkins.com/

Get Jerry's book, Hedges: 7 Ways to Love Your Wife and Protect Your Marriage https://www.amazon.com/Hedges-Ways-Love-Protect-Marriage/dp/164607128X

Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Find out more about National Marriage Week (every February 7-14) marriageweek.org

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

Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Check out Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life AND get free date night ideas https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

They are two famous musicians who fell in love. But unlike many celebrities, their marriage is built to last. Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink talk about their love story and new book, Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family and Being Found by True Love. On today's episode, Rebecca and Cubbie talk about: 

3:10 Love at first sight???

8:15 The importance of remembering within a marriage 

12:45 The redemption within filming Unsung Hero 

18:00 Do we really want fame?

22:10 The best thing a father can do for his kids 

25:55 The true privilege of being a parent

Rebecca St. James is a Grammy award winning Christian music legend with more than 2 million albums sold. She is the author of more than a dozen books and hosts a Focus on the Family podcast, Practice Makes Parent. Cubbie Fink is a founding member of the Grammy award winning indie pop band Foster the People. He is a successful film producer and director, including his work on Unsung Hero which received the Dove award for film of the year. Cubbie and Rebecca have 3 kids and live in Nashville.  

Follow Rebecca St. James on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rebeccast.james

Get the book, Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family and Being Found by True Love https://www.amazon.com/Lasting-Ever-Faith-Music-Family/dp/0830787852?

Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

8 nights of free marriage livestreams for National Marriage Week (Feb 7-14). Sign up here marriageweek.org

Listen to Joel Smallbone's episode about Unsung Hero https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Joel-Smallbone---Unsung-Hero

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

Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Hey friends! I'm excited to share a free preview of my new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life. I hope you will enjoy chapter 1 of the audiobook.  

Continue listening on Audible (or wherever you get your audiobooks) or get the paperback. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Marriage-Easier-Love-Spouse/dp/0802433774?

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Subscribe today to the podcast so you'll have easy access to marriage and parenting episodes to help your home.  

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Check out Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

What have I learned about a happy marriage after 26 years and counting? My husband James joins me on the podcast as we celebrate the launch of my new book, Making Marriage Easier. You can build a marriage you love. One of the keys to an easier marriage is listening to one another--really listening. On today's episode, we'll talk about: 

4:15 Wait what...I need electrolysis???

8:10 Why is listening so important in marriages  

14:43 I thought I was a good listener but then...

16:35 What is going on in my life that I’m not listening to?

James and Arlene Pellicane have been married for 26 years and live in San Diego. They have three children and a giant goldendoodle. James works as a Realtor in San Diego and loves helping people find the perfect home. 

Do you like to listen to your books? Be sure to listen to this week's BONUS EPISODE featuring chapter 1 of Making Marriage Easier. You'll begin the audiobook for free! 

Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

8 nights of free marriage livestreams for National Marriage Week (Feb 7-14). Sign up here marriageweek.org

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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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

Men and women are so different which can be both fascinating and frustrating. Marriage experts and bestselling authors Bill and Pam Farrel have cracked the code in their bestselling book, Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. Why do women talk so much? Why do men think they can fix everything? On today's episode about improving communication in your marriage, Bill and Pam Farrel talk about:  

3:20 What does it mean that men are like waffles and women are like spaghetti? 

7:00 Women, you can confuse us! 

9:20 Sometimes we men really aren’t thinking about anything 

11:30 The gift women can give to men in communication 

15:50 How to unlock your husband’s heart 

20:10 What if you were eating a meal and it got taken away before you were finished? 

23:00 Men and women solve problems differently (brain study) 

27:20 When Pam ran out of gas, did Bill get mad?  

Bill and Pam Farrel are relationship experts, international speakers, and Directors of Love-Wise. Their many books include Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti, Red Hot Monogamy, and The 10 Best Decisions Every Parent Can Make. They are popular speakers for marriage conferences, date nights, and singles and parent groups. 

Learn more about Bill and Pam Farrel and their book, Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti on their website https://www.love-wise.com/product/men-are-like-waffles-women-are-like-spaghetti-20th-anniversary-edition/

Pre-order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

National Marriage Week is February 7 - 14. Hear experts like Bill and Pam Farrel on free livestreams to help your marriage every night of National Marriage Week. Sign up for free livestreams here marriageweek.org

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

Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

If you have a child struggling with addiction, it can seem improbable and even impossible that your child will change. Today's guest Melissa Huray is living proof that anyone can break free from addiction and go from bondage to blessed. Born into an alcoholic home, Melissa found her escape from pain through alcohol. Drinking would steal 15 good years of her life, but after surrendering to Christ, her whole life changed. She found total freedom and she'll share today how you and your kids can too. 

Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Today on the show, we'll talk about: 

3:00 Growing up with an alcoholic father 

7:00 Being drawn to the numbing effects of alcohol as a teen 

The enemy primed me for that. He showed me alcohol can help you. It can do something positive for you. 

8:15 What can you say as a parent to help your child in addiction 

13:00 I needed to stop drinking but everything I tried failed 

16:31 Alcoholism is a disease - why this label is not helpful 

19:00 No matter what the dependency, you can pursue healing 

21:00 What I am trying to do with my teenagers 

25:00 Both coming from addicted homes, we had a lot of baggage in our marriage 

29:00 Learning to trust God and living in freedom 

Melissa Huray is an Emmy award winning news reporter and anchor, and an addiction counselor with a Masters in Physiology. She is the Executive Director at the Lindell Recovery Network. Her books include Blackout to Blessing and Radical Freedom.  

Learn more about Melissa Huray and her books https://melissahuray.com/

Help is available at Lindell Recovery Network https://lindellrecoverynetwork.org/

Get Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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

Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

We are spending more face to face time with devices than people--and it's hurting us and our kids. There is a reason mental health has plummeted in the past decade. We are experiencing a new type of loneliness and isolation because of the hours we are spending looking at screens. Cindi McMenamin, author of The New Loneliness will share how we can reset and regain the strength that comes from real friendships. It's a message both for us as parents and for our kids.  

Order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

On today's episode, we'll talk about: 

2:40 US Surgeon General’s alert on loneliness

4:30 When it’s just easier to stay home instead of going out 

6:10 Zoom meetings and communication 

8:45 Going deeper with our friendships starts with…

12:00 Mom, you don’t have any friends anymore 

15:25 When AI becomes a friend 

20:00 Consider this about AI and your kids

21:30 Taking an assessment: Are you lonely? 

24:00 When you have a misunderstanding with a friend that hurts 

27:10 When you miss your kids during the empty nest 

Cindi McMenamin is an award winning writer and speaker. She’s ministered to women for nearly 40 years. Her books include 10 Secrets to Becoming a Worry-Free Mom, Drama Free, and 12 Ways to Experience More with your Husband. Today we’re talking about her latest book, The New Loneliness: Nurturing meaningful connections when you feel isolated 

Learn more about Cindi McMenamin and her book, The New Loneliness https://strengthforthesoul.com/

Order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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

Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

You can be in a house filled with family and still suffer from loneliness. How can we fight against the epidemic of loneliness in our culture? There is a way to escape the darkness of loneliness. Becky Harling is here to help us with insights from her book, Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World.

Pre-order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

On today's episode, we'll talk about:

2:32 Does my loneliness need attention or will it go away naturally? 

6:15 How to overcome loneliness 

10:12 How to keep stepping forward in faith even if I don’t “feel” His presence

12:50 Am I engineering my own loneliness? 

17:04 I’m a critical person: help!

22:16 Why we need to be unoffendable

Becky Harling has a degree in biblical literature and is a speaker, author and Bible teacher. The host of The Connected Mom podcast, Becky’s passion is to help women find hope, healing, freedom, and life transformation through Jesus Christ. Becky is the author of many books and Bible studies, and today we’re talking about her book, Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World. 

Learn more about Becky Harling and her book, Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World https://beckyharling.com/

Pre-order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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

Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

When every single person in your home feels lavishly loved, life is better. You and your kids know you are loved by God, but sometimes you forget or don't feel loved. Rachael Adams has a new book, Everyday Prayers for Love, which will help you invite the God of love into your home each day. It's about making love the rule of your life, not the exception. In today's episode, we'll talk about: 

2:10 How to be a love offering 

5:32 How do you describe love? 

11:47 How to see God’s love in a tangible way

15:55 Can anger be healthy anger and still loving?

19:45 How to honor your divorced parents 

22:28 How to love God with the entirety of yourself

Today’s guest Rachael Adams is the host of The Love Offering Podcast, and the author of A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life. She and her husband live in Kentucky with their two children. Her new book, Everyday Prayers for Love is part of the Everyday Prayers series through Million Praying Moms.  

Learn more about Rachael Adams https://rachaelkadams.com/

Connect with Rachael on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthor

Pre-order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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

Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

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Your child has been begging you for a phone (or video game, social media, tablet, etc). You have held out for a long time but this Christmas, you decided to wrap that phone and place it under the tree. What can you expect after the gift is given? What kind of guidelines can you present with the phone? How can you set up your child for success and not failure? On today's 25 Days of Christmas episode, Arlene shares:

2:00 What was the lamest Christmas present you ever got? 

5:30 Pre-order Arlene’s new book Making Marriage Easier 

5:00 The gift (phone, iPad, etc) has been given, now what?

8:20 You are not manipulated into giving a gift, it’s voluntary 

9:40 What if my child made a Powerpoint presentation begging me? 

11:05 Ground rules for the phone 

13:30 You need systems, not just good intentions 

15:00 Protect Young Eyes, monitoring and more, DNS, Clean Browsing 

18:00 Warning signs that your child is not ready for that phone or game 

20:45 What if you need to take the gift away from your child? 

24:50 What can I do right now to help my child have a better relationship with technology? How did we get here? 

Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast and author of books like Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) and Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life. Arlene and her husband James have raised three kids in Southern California who went through high school without smartphones, social media, or video games (and actually enjoyed it).

Pre-order Arlene's new book, Making Marriage Easier: How to Love (and Like) Your Spouse for Life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

You've got a little time - check out family devotions and activities in Arlene's free resource, 25 Days of Christmas. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

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As we count down the 25 Days of Christmas, your family could probably use some help in the kitchen! Kathi Lipp has a new cookbook Sabbath Soup with plenty of tips to make meal time easier. Plus you'll be invited to consider the important rhythm of Sabbath rest. Learn how to make the most of meals together with family and friends this Christmas season to enjoy more emotional connection and less fuss and stress. On today's episode, we're talking about: 

2:50 Help! I don’t know how to cook! 

4:40 Do this and take the stress out of mealtime 

8:30 Some tips and tricks for how to save money on groceries 

13:30 How to honor the Sabbath as a mom 

21:23 Magic meals???

25:38 Tips for picky eaters 

29:00 I need to declutter - but where do I start?

Kathi Lipp is a Publishers Weekly bestseller of 20 books including the Accidental Homesteader, Clutter Free, and the Husband Project. Her new book is Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to make space for a day of rest. 

Learn more about Kathi Lipp and her cookbook, Sabbath Soup https://sabbathsoup.com/

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You're supposed to feel joyful during the holiday season. But if you're honest, you're feeling more tired and overwhelmed. We're counting down the 25 Days of Christmas. How can you delight in Jesus once again at Christmastime and throughout the year? Asheritah Ciuciu will show us how to approach this season with faith, wonder, and worship. Her new book is Delighting in Jesus - Rhythms to restore joy when you feel broken, bored, or burned out. Today we'll talk about:  

2:35 Where did all of my joy go?

12:32 How do we delight in Jesus 

17:07 Is there a difference between joy and happiness?

19:53 Should we chase happiness?

25:50 How to get your joy back

Asheritah Ciuciu is an author, speaker, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries. She is a wife and mama of three. Her books include Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids, Bible & Breakfast, and Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction. 

Learn more about Asheritah and her new book Delighting in Jesus. https://onethingalone.myshopify.com/products/signed-copy-of-delighting-in-jesus

Discover your devotional personality type https://onethingalone.com/

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Could you use more bubbles and fun this holiday season and less stress? The one and only Bob Goff shares how we can live daily with joy and expectation from his new book, Catching Whimsy. We are kicking off the 25 Days of Christmas with a fun and meaningful conversation about whimsy, remembering the good, baseball caps, fresh starts and much more. On today's episode, we'll talk about: 

2:26 What do you mean by whimsy? 

3:30 Your first car was...

6:50 How to get on the same page with your spouse 

11:14 What is the role of remembering in our lives? 

18:52 Wait, you cut a hole in your left pocket because...

20:17 How to start fresh 

27:22 Helping our children through the “spot” moments of life

Bob Goff is the New York Times bestselling author of Love Does and Everybody Always. He’s appeared on Good Morning America, NPR, the Dave Ramsey show, Forbes and Relevant. He is the host of the Dream Big podcast and loves balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams.  

Learn more about Bob Goff and his new book Catching Whimsy here: https://www.bobgoff.com/

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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 new 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 new book, Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God. 

Learn more about Dial In Ministries https://dialinministries.org/

Get Jonny's book, Consider the Lilies https://www.amazon.com/Consider-Lilies-Finding-Perfect-Character/dp/0310368243/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yBlnH-e3bSsBJoLo-Hv3vz_bwdX2IgWB9ezQ8PNYtkaw7ElP9_sLVDpE9it02M9F.-mnpeyrtjwUwqjpImQmTFaHlktyPYWQe-SMuf20w318&qid=1722298799&sr=1-1&ref=dialinministries.org

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The pressures and demands of life can leave you overwhelmed, discouraged and stressed out. Stress affects us as adults, and it can weigh down our kids too. Counselor and author of "I'm Stressed" Eliza Huie is here to show us how to manage stress better and experience more peace at home. Trade in your stress and anxiety for something far better. On today's podcast, you'll learn:

2:13 What stress can actually be good 

6:20 Does my child need counseling?

11:00 The difference between worry and anxiety 

14:00 How to change the “what if’s” to “even if’s”

16:50 What is your responsibility as a parent (and what's not) 

21:17 How do we become stressed over temptations 

27:02 What is A.W.E.? 

Today’s guest Eliza Huie is a biblically trained, professionally licensed counselor. She is the director of counseling at McLean Bible Church in Virginia. She and her husband have three grown children and a grandson. She is an author of several books and a frequent speaker for conferences.  

Learn more about Eliza Huie and her book, I'm Stressed: A Path from Pressure to Peace https://www.elizahuie.com/books

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Our kids are being bombarded by sexual images through social media, YouTube, porn, and music. As parents, we cannot be silent about sex, but it's such an awkward subject to talk about. Jim Burns is here to help us with conversations from his new book, A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's plan for sex and your body. In this episode, you'll learn: 

4:53 Is God like the grinch when it comes to sex and pleasure? 

7:26 Start conversations like this 

12:33 How to parent differently within this confusing time 

16:00 What does God say about sexuality?  

18:52 How to talk about dating with your kids 

24:41 Why your kids need to be different (and why they'll thank you) 

27:09 How to teach your kids how to bounce their eyes

Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year and his more than 3 million resources in print in 20 languages. He and his wife have 3 grown daughters. He’s the author of numerous books including Doing Life with Your Adult Children. Today he's talking about his newest book, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body. 

Learn more about Jim Burns at Homeword.com https://homeword.com/

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We all have hopes and dreams for our kids, but what if we are expecting too much? Could we be putting too much pressure on our kids to be perfect? Author and marriage coach Jill Savage joins us to talk about her book, No More Perfect Kids. Get ready to breathe a sigh of relief as we talk honestly about: 

2:37 Do you have the perfection infection?

9:00 How to appreciate your kids individually for who they are

13:57 Excellence is different than perfection 

20:07 How to fight perfection infection in yourself and your kids 

25:39 Managing expectations for your children

Jill Savage is an author of several books and international speaker who helps moms and marriages be the best they can be. She is the founder of Hearts at Home, a mother of five, and has been featured on KLOVE and Focus on the Family just to name a few places. She and her husband Mark serve as marriage coaches. 

Learn more about Jill Savage here: https://jillsavage.org/

Get Jill Savage's book, No More Perfect Kids https://www.amazon.com/No-More-Perfect-Kids-Love/dp/0802411525/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1487697432&sr=8-1&keywords=no+more+perfect+kids&linkCode=sl1&tag=jilsav0c-20&linkId=31a159c7ea4880717a7fce880161b282

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What happens when you leave everything behind to sail around Africa with your three kids? Raeanne Newquist is here to talk about life on a Mercy Ship and seeing miracles firsthand. But you don't have to take a trip like this to support missions with your family. On today's show, you'll learn about: 

3:41 Trusting God with the next move 

6:20 How your kids can have a heart for the world 

9:10 Going through challenges as a mom doing ministry 

15:09 How we can involve our kids in reaching others for Christ 

19:30 What is Mercy Ships all about?  

27:40 How to trust God with hard decisions

Raeanne Newquist along with her husband and 3 children joined Mercy Ships in 2019. After leaving everything behind in Southern California, they boarded the Africa Mercy in Las Palmas and made their first sail down to Dakar, Senegal for their first field service. On board, Raeanne volunteered in the communications department and later in chaplaincy. Currently, Raeanne works in the Mercy Ships U.S. Marketing department. Raeanne is the host of the New Mercies podcast, is the voice of the Mercy Minute daily radio broadcast and serves as a staff writer.

Mercy Ships, founded in 1978, operates hospital ships that deliver free surgeries and other healthcare services to those with little access to safe medical care. Mercy Ships bases its work from its two hospital ships, the Africa Mercy®, which went into service in 2007, and the Global Mercy® — the world’s first purpose-built civilian hospital ship—which began serving African nations in 2022.

Find out more about Mercy Ships here https://www.mercyships.org/

To learn more about how you might serve on Mercy Ships, visit https://findyourplace.mercyships.org/immediate-needs/

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In the whirlwind of modern parenting, it can be easy to lose sight of what’s most important. It's time to get back on track to nurture authentic faith and relationship with God above all. Father of five, Barrett Johnson has a new book to help us, Disciple Them Like Jesus: Leading your kids the way Christ led the twelve. What can we learn from Jesus about connection, teaching, and modeling? You'll find out in today's conversation about: 

2:45 Why is parenting so exhausting nowadays?

6:10 Your main priority as a parent is…

12:30 How do you disciple a child? 

16:49 Noticing the little wins with your children  

22:20 How dads can uniquely step in  

28:00 How can we pass on a love of the Bible to our kids

Barrett Johnson is the founder of I.N.F.O. for Families (Imperfect and Normal Families Only), a nonprofit that helps parents have critical conversations with their kids and much more. He and his wife Jenifer lead marriage and parenting events across the country. They have five children and seven grandchildren.

Learn more about I.N.F.O. for Families here https://www.infoforfamilies.com/

Learn more about Barrett's new book, Disciple Them Like Jesus: Leading Your Kids the Way Christ Led the Twelve https://www.infoforfamilies.com/disciple-them-like-jesus

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Are you facing a crisis or challenge in your family? Suffering isn't anything we volunteer for. Today's guest Rachel Wojo knows what it's like to suffer profound losses and cry out to God in desperation. She shares how you can embrace the power of prayer in life's darkest moments with lessons of hope from her new book, Desperate Prayers. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 

2:24 A mysterious envelope and an answered prayer 

9:45 How suffering can bear fruit 

12:25 Pain presents us with a choice, what will you choose?

17:52 If you want quick healing, start here 

20:30 I didn’t know how to move forward 

23:38 God is a God of second chances 

28:00 Our incredible adoption story

Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, speaker, and podcaster. Through her biblical approach and personal life experiences, Rachel empowers women to discover strength and hope in everyday situations. Despite enduring the loss of her mother, father, and adult special needs daughter, Rachel remains resilient. She is crazy in love with her husband Matt and cherishes her six children on earth and two in heaven.  

Learn more about Rachel Wojo and her book Desperate Prayers. https://rachelwojo.com/desperateprayers/

Get Rachel's free When You Can't Pray Guide https://rachelwojo.com/freebie-2/

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10:00 Why self-esteem didn’t deliver 

12:15 Kids find fulfillment when they discover this 

14:00 How to guide children to be respectful 

16:30 Which is most important: humility, respect or resiliency? 

18:00 A working definition of humility 

21:10 Train, don’t entertain 

23:30 When a teenager goes sideways 

25:00 My twins entered high school and I had a panic attack 

29:00 Instilling courage through trying 

32:00 Using persuasive pressure on kids 

Jill Garner is the founder of Manners of the Heart, a non-profit to re-awake respect in our society. She has been featured by Focus on the Family and FamilyLife Today. She is an accomplished speaker, advocate, and author.

Learn more about Jill Garner and her non-profit, Manners of the Heart https://mannersoftheheart.org/

Learn more about Jill Garner and her latest book, StrongHeart: Cultivating Humility, Respect, and Resiliency in Your Child. https://jillgarnercontent.org/books

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Coming September 6, 2025 - Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego. Save the date! 

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Kids and teens are being absorbed, entranced and harmed by technology use. Mental health problems are multiplying and there is no solution in sight. If we don't act, kids will be even more dependent on tech in the years ahead. What can we do to rescue this anxious generation? Arlene shares what you can do starting today to reverse the trend of harmful social media and gaming in your home. 

Commenting about the findings in Jonathan Haidt's important book, The Anxious Generation, Arlene addresses: 

5:00 Why is a rescue for our kids needed?

10:24 What does social media do to my child’s sleep and well-being? 

16:51 But I've heard about the benefits of social media for teens 

18:45 How to help your teen change social media use 

23:50 Why we overprotect our kids in the real world, and under protect them in the virtual world

Watch Arlene's free video Screen Kids: In Their Own Words about her kids going through high school without phones https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film

Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083

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If you keep your kids off social media and video games, will you be ruining their childhood? With the pressure for teens to engage online, is it really a good idea for a parent to delay the smartphone? College student Evan Hempe says yes. After seeing his older brother crash and burn because of video games, Evan's mom Melanie Hempe (last week's podcast guest and founder of ScreenStrong) vowed to raise Evan and his twin brother differently. Evan shares why his phone-free childhood was a remarkable gift as we talk about: 

4:39 I was afraid of my older brother because of what the games did to him 

7:08 Having a “real” childhood 

14:37 There's such a difference between kids who grew up with phones and kids who didn’t 

17:08 How you can get your kids interested in hobbies other than video games 

22:04 The truth is social media is not essential for socializing

Evan Hempe is a student at Liberty University who has a wide range of interests such as piano and art. If you're at a major sports event at Liberty, you'll hear him on the mic welcoming the crowd and kicking off the game. He has spoken alongside his mom, Melanie Hempe, founder of ScreenStrong. 

Learn how to raise your child the ScreenStrong way at https://screenstrong.org/

Learn more about the Kids' Brains and Screens Student Course https://kidsbrainsandscreens.com/

Watch Arlene's free video Screen Kids: In Their Own Words about her kids also going through high school without phones https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film

Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083

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Imagine if your son went from well-rounded and healthy to completely obsessed with video games. This story isn't unusual anymore. Melanie Hempe, mom and and founder of Screen Strong, shares how her oldest son was almost wrecked by video games and how he got his life back. You'll learn how to reverse screen addiction and also how to prevent it. Today you'll learn: 

2:13 I watched my child be addicted to video games 

7:07 You can choose the course of your child’s life 

13:18 There is a giant myth around your child’s social life

21:35 The best gift you can give your child

24:09 I’ve already given my teen social media, what do I do?

35:12 How the older sibling’s behavior will trickle down to the younger sibling

Melanie Hempe is a registered nurse and the founder of Screen Strong, a nonprofit committed to giving you the fastest way to resolve screen conflicts and build strong families. She is the host of the ScreenStrong Families podcast and has been featured in the WSJ, CBS, CNN, NPR and Psychology Today. She and her husband have four children. 

Learn more about Screen Strong https://screenstrong.org/

Learn more about the Kids' Brains and Screens Student Course https://kidsbrainsandscreens.com/

Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083

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It's RESET YOUR TECH month!

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Today's average teenager is spending hours on a phone, immersed in social media, entertainment, and gaming every day. The result has been a mental health epidemic. If normal isn't working, why not be a screen rebel? My daughter Noelle joins us today to talk about her journey through public high school in Southern California without a smartphone or social media. If your child says it's impossible to exist without a phone, you're about to find out it can actually be amazing. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

3:18 Social interactions for your child are possible without having a smartphone???

8:24 Why social media is so dangerous

15:17 How your kids can find friends that respect them, even if they don’t have social media 

17:17 What happens if I tell my kids they can’t have phones?

21:15 Do not be afraid to protect your kids from addictive technology 

24:32 Finding connection in God, not social media 

29:04 Seeing the fruit of honoring your parents

Noelle Pellicane is a high school graduate who thrived without a cell phone or social media. She excelled in school, taking five Advanced Placement exams her senior year and being awarded the sportsmanship award and #1 singles player in tennis. She is currently studying mechanical engineering at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. She has a smartphone now but has opted out of social media. She enjoys using her phone to call her mom.

Want to know the secret sauce? Read my book Screen Kids, co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083

Learn more about Summit Student Conference (Biblical worldview conference Noelle recommends) https://www.summit.org/programs/student-conferences/

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

If you say no, then welcome to the club! This month's theme is RESET YOUR TECH. Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

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 new book (which is launching 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) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083

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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Our kids aren't growing up in a culture that supports following Jesus. Yet kids and teens are spiritually curious. How can we reach the spiritual curious with the good news of Jesus? How can we help our kids engage their friends about faith? Mark Matlock, senior fellow at Barna, is here to explain the culture we live in and why spiritual openness is on the rise. Sharing from his book, Faith for the Curious, you'll learn: 

2:05 What does it really mean to be curious?

8:30 How do we give space for curiosity and still give our kids guidance?

13:05 How to have essential conversations with your kids when they are curious about the “wrong” things 

18:36 Living in Digital Babylon 

21:28 Helping our kids reach their spiritually curious friends 

26:48 How to create opportunities to talk about faith using curiosity

Mark Matlock is an author, senior fellow at Barna, the founder of WisdomWorks, and currently serves as the Executive Director of Urbana for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Mark's books include Faith for Exiles, and today we're talking about his new book, Faith for the Curious. 

Learn more about Mark Matlock and his book Faith for the Curious on his website. https://markmatlock.com/

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We may live in a broken world, but that doesn't mean the goodness of God is out of reach. We can live with joy, abundance, and confidence right now! Beloved Bible teacher Carol McLeod is here to encourage your heart with truth from the book of Colossians and her own experience raising five children. Based on Carol's new book, Overflowing: Living Abundantly in a Broken Culture, you'll learn how to flourish as a family. We'll talk about:  

2:22 How can you live abundantly as a family in this broken, toxic culture?   

6:29 Do you live in an invisible prison?  

8:45 What does walking with the Lord look like day-to-day?  

13:30 Practical tips for loving difficult people in your life (especially when they are your kids or spouse)  

18:26 Kids have superpowers (but it's not what you think)  

23:32 How can we cultivate more gratitude in the home  

26:25 Living in God’s will doesn't have to be a mystery  

29:24 Never nag about chores again  

Bible teacher Carol McLeod is a mom to five grown children and Marmee to 10 grandchildren. Her YouVersion devotionals have been downloaded more than 4 million times. Carol has devoted her life to teaching women the Word of God. She is the author of several books included her new book based on the Book of Colossians, Overflowing: Living Abundantly in a Broken Culture. 

Learn more about Carol McLeod and her book here https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

Learn more about Carol's video teaching here https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop-main/p/overflowing-bundle

Getting into fights with your kids over screen time? Read Arlene's book Screen Kids co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083

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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Playing on a sports team can be a great learning experience for your child, but it can also lead to overcommitment and exhaustion. How can you tell if your commitment to sports is working for or against your family? Dr. David Fraze is here to coach us up. He has a new book full of good advice for student athletes and the families who are cheering for them (and driving them to games). The book is Practical Wisdom for Athletes and Their Families (co-authored with Dr. Monica Williams). During today's interview, David will answer many questions like: 

3:20 Wait, I don’t have to go crazy driving my kids to all different sports? 

5:00 Look at your pocketbook…

6:00 Start here if you are struggling with juggling sports 

8:20 What if the sports schedule conflicts with church or other Christian activities? 

12:00 If you have a problem with the coach, how should you approach him or her? 

15:30 How can we bring glory to God through sports?  

17:50 What if your child is becoming more vulgar / less godly because of the team? 

20:00 My kid wants to quit, what should I do?

23:00 When parents act poorly in the stands 

25:30 How to reset while you’re playing a game

Dr. David Fraze is an associate professor and Endowed Chair of Youth and Family ministry at Lubbock Christian University. He has worked for more than 35 years with youth in church, school, and athletic settings, working with coaches, student athletes and families specifically for the last 15 years.

Learn more about his book, Practical Wisdom for Athletes and Their Families here https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Wisdom-Families-Athletes-Ultimate/dp/1684260035/

Need solid teaching to up your game as a parent? Get access to all the sessions of this year's Parents Rising Conference with Dr. Gary Chapman, Bill and Pam Farrel, Sally Burke, and Arlene Pellicane here. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

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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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

On most days, do you feel like a success or a failure as a mom? It can be easy to feel lost and alone, but we don't have to stay that way. Mother and grandmother Karen Stubbs is the ideal mentor to provide inspiration for parenting, backed up with practical tips that will make motherhood easier. Sharing from her new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood, you'll learn about: 

3:00 Recognizing the dangers of self-pity 

8:00 How to take charge - but not control - your home 

14:43 Why being clear in discipline is essential

15:55 What to do if you haven’t been consistent in discipline with your kids 

21:00 Building confidence in your child to overcome  

27:22 You don’t do the parenting journey alone!

Karen Stubbs is an author and speaker who loves equipping moms. In 2011, she founded Birds on a Wire, a ministry to help moms with practical and Biblical truth so they can parent with confidence. When Karen was a young mom, her husband Greg was a fighter pilot in the Navy and she knows what it’s like to struggle with young kids. 

Learn more about Karen Stubbs and her new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood here. https://birdsonawiremoms.com/

Need solid teaching to up your game as a parent? Get access to all the sessions of this year's Parents Rising Conference with Dr. Gary Chapman, Bill and Pam Farrel, Sally Burke, and Arlene Pellicane here. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

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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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls

Encore Presentation
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

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.

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

Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls

Encore Presentation
How would you like to let go of performance based parenting? Bestselling author Renee Swope is here to share from her latest book, A Confident Mom. With many heart warming and relatable examples from her own life, you'll learn how to focus on building character, not perfection, in the heart of your child. We'll talk about:

2:30 Ready to turn in your pink slip as a mom?

4:20 How do you mine for gold in the heart’s of your children?

6:50 When your child is mean, try this

8:00 Engaging boys in devotionals - how to make it more interactive (you can use M&Ms)

10:45 Apologizing to our kids when we are unkind

12:50 When a younger brother is frustrated that he can’t do what older brother can do

14:50 How do you encourage character in the lives of your adult children?

19:00 How to support your kids’ career choices

20:40 Adjusting your expectations as an adoptive parent, when your child has developmental delays

26:00 A surprising (beautiful) moment in the carpool lane

28:00 The Instagram reel versus real life

Renee Swope is an author, podcast host, and popular speaker. She's the mom to three kids and lives in North Carolina. Find out more about Renee and her book, A Confident Mom, at her website Reneeswope.com

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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls

Encore Presentation
Is your teenager hearing from Jesus? When our kids encounter Jesus for themselves, everything changes. Drew Hill has worked with teens for more than 20 years and shares how parents can invite teens to (literally) walk with Jesus. In today's conversation, you'll learn about:

2:30 Meeting Jesus as a teenager

4:00 This Christian camp experience changed my life

6:00 Go on a walk - why is this transformational?

7:30 About the documentary Godspeed: The Pace of Being Known

9:10 What if our teens aren’t interested in spiritual things - how can we help them get more interested?

12:00 What is the biggest change you’ve seen in youth ministry since smartphones?

14:10 We imagine things all the time

16:50 When should my kid get a phone?

19:45 I know I’m a phone addict…

24:00 Personal life lessons from Dr. Gary Chapman

28:00 Who is Crash the Rhino?

Drew Hill is an award-winning author and speaker. He serves as the head of school for the Covenant School in Greensboro, NC. He also works in the leadership of Young Life. He and his wife Natalie have five kids.

Learn more about Drew and his book, Alongside Jesus: Devotions for Teenagers alongsideresources.com

Watch the documentary Drew talked about: Godspeed, The Pace of Being Known

Get Arlene's free Gratitude Workout - 10 ways to build the muscle of thanksgiving in your child's life. Subscribe at happyhomeuniversity.com

The Happy Home is sponsored in part by Talk About. Use Promo Code HAPPYHOME to get 1 month free at TalkAboutDiscipleship.com.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls

Encore Presentation

It's challenging to raise confident girls in this social media age. What if you are struggling with confidence yourself as a mom? How can women and girls develop godly confidence and courage? In today's conversation with author and mom Terra Mattson, you'll learn:

2:50 What are you seeing repeated again and again in your counseling practice with girls?

4:50 Letting go of performance-based thinking

6:30 When a boy asks your daughter for an inappropriate photo…do this

9:00 Talking with your daughter about wanting to be liked and the fear of losing friends (negative peer pressure)

11:30 What are red light, yellow light, and green light friendships?

13:10 My struggle with bulimia and what I learned

16:30 The lost art of confession

17:45 How can we encourage our girl who is scared to go to school or scared to face a mean girl?

19:30 Going on dates with your daughter, having intentional time

23:00 What are some signs that my daughter needs extra help like counseling?

Terra Mattson has 20-plus years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. Terra and her husband Jeff founded Living Wholehearted, a counseling and organizational development firm helping people live and lead with integrity. Terra's book is Courageous: Raising Daughters Rooted in Grace. Learn more at her website. TerraMattson.com

Terra also has a video course, Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters. Learn more here .

Is your child getting too much screen time? Take the free quiz at HappyHomeUniversity.com

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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls

Encore Presentation

"Emotionally mature" may not be the words you use to describe your son. Maybe your boy is prone to outbursts, or rarely says more than one sentence at a time. Counselor and author David Thomas is here to help us nurture and raise emotionally strong boys. In today's conversation, you'll learn:

2:30 How can we understand our boys better by using the Incredible Hulk?

5:00 Teach these three R’s to your kids so they can regulate themselves, going from stressed to settled

7:00 Work things out for yourself out loud so your child can hear how you manage stress and problems without angry outbursts

9:10 Boys funnel emotions through anger; they are more physical than girls (hitting walls, biting, etc)

11:00 How a walk, run, and movement can help your son regulate emotions

13:30 How to respond according to research when your boy says, “But I want to play my video game, it helps me calm down.”

15:00 Creating a top five list of regulation strategies

17:20 Emotional vocabulary chart - how to get one for free

19:45 The difference between saying “I am depressed” versus “I feel sad”

22:30 Suicidal ideations - how can you tell if your child is serious?

24:30 Adult men lead some of the scariest stats out there - including suicide

27:50 Practice this exercise to put events in perspective (so they know losing homework isn’t the end of the world)

David Thomas is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN and the coauthor of 10 books. He and his fellow counselor Sissy Goff co-host the podcast Raising Boys and Girls. David’s newest book is Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on for Life .

Find out more about David Thomas and his book Raising Emotionally Strong Boys at RaisingBoysandGirls.com

Take the free quiz, "Is my child getting too much screen time?" at HappyHomeUniversity.org

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Your kids don't need you to be perfect--what they really need is to be directed towards a perfect God. How can parents recover this central mission of raising kids who know God and bring Him glory? Juan and Jeanine Sanchez, authors of Reaching Your Child's Heart, are here to guide us back to Biblical priorities in the home. Sharing their experience from raising five daughters who are now adults, you'll learn about:

3:45 Changing your mindset about parenting 

6:35 What to do when you are frustrated with your spouse 

11:04 Our central mission as parents 

14:18 How to deal with sin in the home

19:49 A common pitfall in parenting that you might be falling into 

22:20 What is a child-centered home vs. a parent-directed home?

25:49 Creating a real relationship with your kids

Dr. Juan and Jeanine Sanchez have been married more than 30 years and are the authors of Reaching Your Child's Heart: A Practical Guide to Faithful Parenting. Juan serves as the senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin and is a council member of The Gospel Coalition and is the cofounder and president of Coalicion. Jeanine teaches English and writing to kids, and is a women’s Bible teacher. They have five grown adult daughters. 

To learn more about Juan and Jeanine Sanchez and their book, Reaching Your Child's Heart, visit their website https://jandjsanchez.com/

Follow the Sanchezes on Facebook (Juan R. Sanchez), X (@manorjuan), and Instagram (@manorjuan and @jeaninedell).

Get Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids to get a better grasp on tech this summer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083

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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Are you struggling with your kids about screen time, friends, attitudes, chores, or anything else? How can you live in a place of victory--enjoying your family instead of enduring it? Dads can lead the way, and today I have a very special guest after Father's Day - my husband James Pellicane. We have been married for more than 25 years and have three children (one in college, one high school graduate, and one high schooler). In today's conversation, we share what's in the (not-so) secret sauce of creating a happy home. You'll learn about:

3:50 Creating “winning” experiences for your child 

7:25 Why it is actually good for your kids to NOT get everything that they want 

12:34 How to provide leadership for kids, even when they are teens 

14:30 Try these activities with your kids 

21:37 Why we chose to delay giving smartphones to our kids (and the beautiful result) 

25:10 Getting on the same page with your spouse

James Pellicane earned his MBA and MDiv from Regent University (where he met Arlene). For five years, he worked as a full-time business coach, coaching more than 400 clients. He's appeared on the Today Show with Arlene, and he is a Realtor/Broker in San Diego where he lives with Arlene and their three kids. 

Interested in having James as a personal parenting coach? Inquire for more details by emailing speaking@arlenepellicane.com 

Get Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids to get a better grasp on tech this summer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083

Watch the free documentary, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words about how our kids have survived without social media, smartphones, and video games at HappyHomeUniversity.com https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/

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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Maybe you're concerned about the quality of your kids' education and the morals being taught in the classroom. Could homeschooling be for your family? Author and homeschooling mom Monica Swanson is here to ease common fears, dispel misconceptions, and give practical tips about homeschooling to help. She also has encouragement for homeschoolers in her new book, Becoming Homeschoolers: Give your kids a great education, a strong family, and a life they'll thank you for later. 

In today's conversation, you'll learn:

4:25 Homeschooling...is that even a possibility???

7:51 How our kids can still socialize (even though they are homeschooled)

12:25 Getting your spouse on board with homeschooling 

15:23 How homeschooling helps you grow as a parent 

17:28 How and when to start homeschooling your kids 

23:48 Transitioning to homeschooling in high school 

27:45 My favorite thing about homeschooling

Monica Swanson is a popular blogger, host of the Monica Swanson podcast (formerly the Boy Mom podcast), and author of Boy Mom, Raising Amazing, and her new book, Becoming Homeschoolers. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Monica has a bachelor's degree in sports medicine and has spend much of her life as a personal coach and trainer. She and her husband Dave have four sons (one college grad, two in college, and a 13-year-old) and they live on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.

Find out more about Monica Swanson and her book Becoming Homeschoolers on her website https://monicaswanson.com/

Get Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids to get a better grasp on tech this summer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083

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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When you are going through a hard time, how do you fight for the well being of your family? You'll find out today with a podcast first - a mother and daughter team being interviewed - Julie Bennett and her daughter Joy. The Bennett family said yes to God and moved across the country from Oklahoma to Los Angeles, only to be met with numerous challenges including a cancer diagnosis for Julie. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

5:05 God is faithful, even when He calls to the unexpected 

11:00 What our kids need from us when we are going through a hard time 

18:20 Finding joy even when you are disappointed

21:30 Why is risk is so valuable in life for both kids and adults 

25:00 How to navigate risks when things seem uncertain

Julie Bennett and her husband Chris are the graduates of Baylor University and have spent the majority of their 23 years of marriage working in vocational ministry. They live in Malibu California where Chris serves as lead pastor of Vintage Church. They have three sons and one daughter, Joy (who you will meet on the podcast). 

To learn more about the Bennett family and their book, Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging, visit their website https://www.fightingforfamily.org/

Follow Julie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliebennett_/

Watch Julie and Chris Bennett on Good Morning America https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/gma3/video/tips-building-belonging-amidst-loneliness-epidemic-109431394

Get Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids to get a better grasp on tech this summer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083

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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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

The summer months are moments away - are you excited? Panicked? A combination of both? We’re talking to licensed family therapist Dr. Joannie DeBrito. In this go-to summer survival guide, we're talking about: 

5:24 How getting your kids outdoors has more benefits than I may think 

12:10 What activities can I do with my kids to help get them off screens? 

15:30 Making the most out of the summer as a working parent 

19:07 How we can incorporate quiet time back into our kids’ lives? 

25:04 Helping our teens recalibrate their sleep schedules 

28:15 How we can help protect our kids from mental health issues 

29:45 Smoothing out the summer in the midst of the challenges of having a blended family 

Dr. Joannie DeBrito a licensed family therapist who works with Focus on the Family, specializing in youth and young adult mental health. She’s been working in this field for more than 30 years. 

Find her articles on the Focus on the Family parenting blog: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/

Read her "Ask Dr. Joannie" column for grandparents at Legacy Coalition: https://legacycoalition.com/ask/

My reading list for kids and teens - one of many free resources at HappyHomeUniversity.com https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

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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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

We warn our kids about drugs and alcohol, but when it comes to porn, we can be completely silent. It's hard to know what to say about pornography whether your child is five or fifteen. In this digital age, the chance your child will see porn is very high and they are being exposed to explicit pictures younger and younger. Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures is here to help us defend our children from the harms of porn. On today's episode, you'll learn: 

3:05 How to define and explain pornography to your child

7:20 When do I need to start warning my children about porn?

12:30 How can parents explain to their child that seeing a bad picture doesn’t make you a bad kid

16:10 How to talk to your teens about porn 

20:36 After my child has seen porn, how can I help him or her get rid of those images in the mind? 

24:40 What you need to know about the harms of pornography and your child's future 

Kristen Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds and the bestselling author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures and Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Junior. Kristen speaks and writes to defend children from the harms of pornography. She has raised her strong voice at international conferences and symposiums. Her trusted resources include the Brain Defense Digital Safety curriculum, helping millions around the world defend their kids from sexual exploitation.

Learn more about Kristen Jenson, her book Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, and the free resources she mentioned at the Defend Young Minds website https://www.defendyoungminds.com/

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A winner will be chosen on June 1. 

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How can moms stay sane and focused in everyday life? Arlene shares a special Mother's Day message to remind you of what's most important in raising your kiddos. Hint: It's not getting into the right college or getting them more followers on social media. How can you equip your kids for adulthood and do it with joy and purpose? In this message, Arlene talks about: 

2:00 What are some things that wouldn’t happen without mom?

4:20 Should I bring my child’s tablet to school when he forgets it? 

7:50 The boy Samuel grew in these ways 

11:30 Helping your child do things they don’t feel like doing 

14:00 The true measure of success 

17:50 Launching an adult who loves God doesn’t happen by accident 

21:45 A word to single moms

Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, speaker, and author of several books including Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have three kids and live in San Diego. 

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Parenting teens can be tough, but it doesn't have to be hopeless. Gospel Coalition's Mellissa B. Kruger shares the common pitfalls parents fall into, how to avoid them, and how to raise teens who will live for Jesus. Melissa's new book is Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

2:38 What will always stay the same with teens 

4:25 How to help our kids be on board about being a follower of Christ 

10:20 How to turn your child’s relationships into blessings 

12:08 Wait, we can all be idolaters??!! 

14:49 Recognizing when a good thing may be turning into an idol

21:58 How can we overcome the fear of missing out for our children 

26:14 Understanding that as our kids grow, we also have to shift in our parenting mindset

Melissa B. Kruger serves as Vice President of Discipleship Programming at the Gospel Coalition. She speaks at conferences across the country. She and her husband Michael have three young adult children.  

Find out more about Melissa and her book Parenting with Hope on her website: https://melissabkruger.com/

Read Melissa's articles on the Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/

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When a child comes into a home through adoption, there are unique joys and challenges. You are probably familiar with Dr. Gary Chapman's five love languages. Do any adjustments need to be made to speak these love languages to adopted kids? Dr. Laurel Shaler has teamed up with Dr. Gary Chapman to write a new book Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach. Today we're talking with Dr. Laurel Shaler about: 

2:24 How to love adopted and biological children - is there a difference? 

8:40 Laurel's journey of adoption 

12:42 How adoption takes a step of faith 

15:50 The unique challenges and joys of adoption 

20:35 How to apply the 5 love languages to adopted children 

25:21 We can see adoption in the Bible...

Dr. Laurel Shaler is a nationally certified counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist. She is a professor at Liberty University and she’s teamed up with Dr. Gary Chapman to write the book, Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach. You can learn more about the book and Dr. Laurel Shaler at drlaurelshaler.com

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Imagine what it would be like to move your family of 8 across the ocean only to find out your job had been canceled? That's what happened in the Smallbone family who you probably know as the band For King and Country. Joel Smallbone is here to talk about growing up without a proper bed but with a front-row seat to miracles. He's here to talk about his new film, Unsung Hero. 

Joel Smallbone is one-half of the 4 time Grammy award-winning duo For King and Country with his brother Luke. They have generated over 2 billion streams, 10 GMA Dove awards, and 17 KLOVE fan awards. You know their songs from For God is With Us, God Only Knows, Joy, and Together. The new movie chronicling their family’s journey from Australia to America is called Unsung Hero. It opens in theaters nationwide on April 26.  

To find out more about Unsung Hero, go to unsunghero.movie

Listen to Helen Smallbone's podcast, MumLife Community on AccessMore accessmore.com/pd/MumLife-Community

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When your schedule gets fuller and fuller, what ends up happening in your life? Do you feel happier or just more exhausted? A full schedule does not equal a fulfilled life. Many times being too busy is the problem. If you are tired of being tired, author Jess Connolly is here with ideas for slowing down, creating healthier rhythms, and resting (even when you have kids!). In today's candid conversation, you'll learn: 

2:28 The harmful narrative that wives often think about their husbands 

4:45 When we start living tired...

8:42 Why we sometimes just push through the warning signs of being fatigued

11:41 Its okay to go on “low power mode” 

18:44 If you are in a “hustle” season, do this  

21:05 How to mentally rebuild yourself through breath prayer 

23:05 Setting healthy rhythms that help us connect with God

27:03 You don’t have to wait until your kids are grown to rest

Jess Connolly is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and coach. She and her husband Nick planted Bright City Church in Charleston, South Carolina where they live with their 4 kids. Her other books include Wild and Free, and You are the Girl for the Job.

Learn about Jess Connolly and the book we talked about on today's episode, Tired of Being Tired. jessconnolly.com

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Does your child struggle with being lonely? It is heartbreaking when a son or daughter says, "I don't have any friends." Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time. How can we help our kids know they are not alone because they are loved by us and more importantly, by God? Beloved author Max Lucado is here to shout good news to every soul. His new children's book, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone, will bring comfort to you and your kids. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

2:20 Receive this encouragement not just for your kids, but for you

7:44 How has technology affected the way a family communicates 

11:37 How can we as parents become “missionaries” for our children 

17:20 What to say to your child who may feel lonely at school 

20:06 How can you help your child when you feel lonely yourself? 

22:47 How to avoid leaving marriage behind while raising your kids

Max Lucado is a prolific author, pastor, and host of the Encouraging Word podcast on AccessMore. He's written more than 40 books since the 1980s that have been translated into 50 languages, selling more than 145 million copies worldwide. He's been dubbed "America's Pastor" by Christianity Today and "The Best Preacher in America" by Reader's Digest. He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio TX. 

Learn about Max Lucado and his new children's book we talked about on today's episode, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone. maxlucado.com

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Your child has disobeyed you for the tenth time and it's only 9 AM. How do you get your children to do what you tell them to do? Maybe you've tried rewards and punishments but find they aren't working as well as they used to. Dr. Scott Turansky will fill your parenting toolbox with exactly what you need to reach the heart of your child effectively and thus change behavior. This is an episode you won't want to miss if you have been frustrated with your child's behavior or attitude lately. In today's conversation, you'll learn:

2:25 What is meant by the word "heart"? Is it the same as emotions?

4:55 How to be firm with your children while maintaining the love in your relationship

10:30 Training yourself to become a firmer parent

12:28 When correcting your child, try this instead of a time-out

17:50 How to “take a break” even with your teen

19:39 What if my child is totally unmotivated to do the right thing?

22:53 Start with spiritual development

26:28 How to think positively about your child when they are not cooperating

Dr. Scott Turansky is the co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting. He holds two master's degrees from Western Seminary and his doctorate from Fuller. He and his wife Carrie have 5 children and 11 grandchildren. He’s been a pastor for more than 40 years and has trained over 400 parent coaches. He’s written several books including "Motivate Your Child" and the "Christian Parenting Handbook".

Learn about Dr. Turansky and the book we talked about on today's episode, Parenting is Heart Work at biblicalparenting.org

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Our kids are growing up in a confusing world where wrong seems right. How do you plant godly values in the heart of your child? Today's guest Adam Griffin will help us prepare our kids to live for Christ in a world that doesn't. Even in a hostile culture, our kids can learn to do the right thing and it starts with immersing them in the Word of God. We're talking about Adam Griffin's new kid devotional, "When Wrong Seems Right - A Kids Bible Study on Making Good Choices." You'll hear about: 

4:15 Why your child shouldn’t “follow their heart” 

7:03 How to seek God, not Google, in our families 

12:20 How to model being a follower of Christ to your kids 

15:55 Getting your kids into studying the Bible when they are not interested

20:13 Explaining the fear of God to your kids 

24:28 God gave you your kids for YOU to parent them 

28:17 Raising boys who know who they are in Christ

Adam Griffin is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas. He is the host of the Family Discipleship Podcast and the author of several books and resources for families including his newest book, "When Wrong Seems Right - A Kids Bible Study on Making Good Choices."  

You can connect with Adam Griffin at FamilyDiscipleship.com  

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If you could make a wish, what would you wish for? Sometimes we stop hoping and dreaming because it seems to lead only to disappointment. If you want to move forward in your life, even when it hurts to hope again, this episode is just for you. Rachel Miller shares from her new book "When It Hurts to Hope: Honest Conversations about Living with Unmet Longing." We're going to talk about: 

3:35 You're not alone. Everyone has “unmet longing.”

9:07 Here’s something we can all learn from newlyweds...

11:25 How do we still believe God is good when we don’t get what we want?

15:12 How to be a friend to someone who has an unmet longing

20:10 Living between pessimism and optimism during tough times

26:43 How community can help when we get lonely

29:25 If you are going through a hard time, do this

Rachel Miller has written for Lifeway, YouVersion, Proverbs 31 MInistries, The Daily Wire and Ramsey Solutions. Her new book is "When It Hurts to Hope: Honest conversations about living with unmet longing." rachelmillerauthor.com

You can follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.s.miller

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There's a lot of talk about being limitless, but the truth is, we are limited creatures. We've got too much laundry, too many bills, too many responsibilities, and too little strength. But what if limitations can actually turn into blessings? Bestselling author Sara Hagerty shares how being a mom of seven has helped her discover the beauty in her boundaries. Sharing from her new book, "The Gift of Limitations," we'll talk about: 

2:50 What it means to live inside the fence line 

7:30 The things we think are going to “kill” us actually can be life-giving 

10:05 Talking yourself through your limitations 

14:33 When limitations get in the way of accomplishing your dreams 

18:20 How to name our limitations 

20:17 What to do if you are feeling overwhelmed as a mom 

24:45 What, I don't always have to be productive???

27:50 Living “slower still”

Sara Hagerty is a bestselling author and speaker who loves to offer God's hope to readers facing unexpected life circumstances. She and her husband adopted four children from Africa and then had three miracle babies. Her new book is "The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in your Boundaries." 

You can follow Sara on Instagram @sarahagertywrites and on Substack  

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We all face conflict - whether it's with your spouse, child, parent, neighbor, or co-worker. We don't always agree! How can you navigate conflict better? Is there a way to prevent fights in the first place? Donna Jones has written a new book to help us, "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life." On today's podcast, you'll learn: 

2:09 The surprising truth about conflict 

6:03 You may be causing conflict without even realizing it  

8:50 What makes marriages last 

11:40 This secret ingredient makes all the difference in conflict 

16:10 Recognizing the patterns of our conflicts and fixing them 

24:17 Handling situations where emotions are running really high

Donna Jones is a national speaker, church planter, pastor's wife, and mom of three adult children. She’s appeared on Focus on the Family and other media outlets. Her new book is "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life." 

Find out more about Donna and her book "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life" on her website. donnajones.org

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Family life can be overwhelming, sloppy, tricky, and downright challenging. How can you find sanity in the chaos of everyday living? Cynthia Yanof is here to remind us that even when life is messy, God is still good. God isn't caught off guard when we drop the ball, lose our cool, or can't find anything clean to wear. He can use our ridiculous messes for good! In today's conversation based on Cynthia Yanof's new book, "Life is Messy, God is Good," you'll learn:

2:14 How to find the funny when life isn't going how you'd planned

7:10 Why it's insane to pay for something you don't have to

11:30 The things God calls you to do can change you (and this is good)

14:00 What holy discontent looks like

18:40 Learning how NOT to parent from a place of reputation

25:38 If you've ever been disappointed with the church, listen here

Cynthia Yanof is a wife, mom, and podcaster who is ridiculously committed to not taking herself too seriously. She is the host of the MESSmerized podcast and her new book is "Life is Messy, God is Good."

Find out more about Cynthia and her book "Life is Messy, God is Good " on her website. 

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Has Valentine's Day become more about showering your kids with gifts than your spouse? It's easy to drift away from the person who was once your dream come true. It is time to fall in love again...with your spouse! Arlene shares how you can turn your heart towards your spouse this week, relive the feelings of love, and strengthen your commitment to have and to hold forever. It's National Marriage Week (Feb 7-14) and it's time to celebrate marriages, starting with yours. In today's episode, Arlene shares: 

3:00 I couldn’t believe he saw this in my eyes 

4:30 How do we keep falling in love through the years (with the same person)?

5:40 Do you find your spouse more interesting than your phone? 

7:10 What is the greatest predictor of happiness? 

10:30 My husband was listening to something that surprised me 

15:00 Sometimes we put ourselves against a measurement that doesn’t even exist 

16:45 What Dr. Gary Chapman did when someone asked to live with his family for one year 

19:00 What is National Marriage Week? 

Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home, author, speaker, and spokesperson for National Marriage Week. You can find out more about National Marriage Week (and get free date night ideas) at MarriageWeek.org  

Get Arlene's books 31 Days to a Happy Husband and 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife  

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Maybe you used to be employed, married, or healthy. When you suffer a loss, you enter the realm of "used to be." Licensed counselor Ashley Elliott is here to help us build new thinking patterns when life doesn't turn out how we thought it would. Ashley and her husband Chuck are the authors of "I Used to Be..." In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate losses in life as we talk about:

2:19 What I used to be...

4:27 How to use “switch theory” to combat negativity

9:04 Here's how you can get back into a positive space with your spouse

11:17 Recognizing the triggers that cause negative spaces

14:08 How to get through your grief

19:00 Understanding your “anger wall”

24:55 How to help others who are grieving

28:28 How to know when to seek help with your grief

Ashley Elliott and her husband Chuck have been working with couples since 2009. They are certified in eight different psycho-educational programs aimed toward building relational success. Ashley is a counselor with Auxilium Psychological Services. Ashley and Chuck have three boys and enjoy hiking and mountain biking.

Check out Ashley & Chuck's book, I Used to Be... - How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in life and Find Your Path Forward.  

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What do you do if you find your child looking at porn? The Internet has made pornography so easily accessible and parents must act to protect kids from the dangers of bad pictures and harmful ideas about sexuality. Austin Fruits, a speaker for Josh McDowell Ministries, knows what it is like to struggle with porn as a teen. In this honest and redemptive conversation, you'll learn: 

4:10 When you may not be feeling God, He is still working in the darkest places 

10:27 Porn is about much more than desire 

12:45 How real repentance is key to the healing journey 

15:25 Porn is not your problem, it is your medication 

20:35 Why do we need to talk to our kids about uncomfortable topics like sex 

24:10 How to help prevent your child from watching porn 

28:55 Why being set free from porn is so liberating

Austin Fruits is a speaker for Josh McDowell, a ministry of CRU. He has a passion for apologetics, evangelism, and wholeness. He has his degree in psychology and counseling from Liberty University and also graduated from Talbot School of Theology. Find out more about Austin at Josh.org

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In business, we learn new strategies, test products, and set goals. How can we apply this same intentionality to parenting? Think of yourself as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or Chief Operations Officer in your home. CEO Bill Hampton is here to help us grow as parents. On today's episode, you'll learn:

2:30 How to grow yourself so you can grow as a parent

4:45 Building momentum in parenting

10:30 Being intentional in your parenting starts here

15:50 Carving out time to spend with family even when life seems so busy

18:55 How to deal with screens in the home more constructively

24:49 What to do when you don’t like what your kids are doing

26:30 How to instill a work ethic in your kids

30:50 Stay strong as a parent

Bill Hampton is the founder and CEO of Hampton Strategies. He served as the executive VP and chief marketing officer for Dave Ramsay for 13 years, leading the growth of the Dave Ramsay show to a listenership of nearly 4.5 million people. You can follow Bill on Instagram @thebillhampton

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A majority of Americans now say truth is subjective, and that ultimate truth cannot be known. How can we rise up to teach our kids that truth can be known? A world without the existence of truth quickly dissolves into chaos. Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, is here to help us defend the existence of truth to our kids. Sharing from his latest book, Truth Changes Everything, you'll learn:

4:20 How to find reality even when the world feeds us lies

7:00 What to say to your children if they don’t believe there are absolute truths

12:30 This is the best way to challenge the idea that there is no such thing as truth…

17:35 Words from the culture around your child have more impact than you think

21:30 What to say to your child if they are questioning their gender

24:45 Why children need to know the noble truth about gender

28:00 Families are the good guys, not the bad guys

30:45 How to equip your young adult with a biblical worldview

Dr. Jeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. He is the author of several books including Understanding the Faith and Understanding the Times . Jeff and his wife and their family live in Colorado.

Connect with Dr. Jeff, Summit Ministries, and his book Truth Changes Everything at Summit.org

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What is the current spiritual temperature of your family? No doubt you have had seasons when you were more on fire for God than others. Bible teacher Stephanie Rousselle is here to help us stoke the fire of faith in the home. How can we delight in God on a daily basis and pass on that enthusiasm to our kids? In today's conversation you'll learn about:

2:30 Finding the “spice” in Christianity 

4:30 Getting back to being on fire for God 

8:50 Helping your kids taste the goodness of God 

13:50 Pouring into your kids can look like this 

18:15 When you were a college student, you were an atheist...

25:40 What is biblical success as a family? 

Stephanie Rousselle is the host of the Gospel Spice podcast. Her motto is “God’s glory, our delight!” Born and raised in France, in the past 20 years she has lived on three continents, four countries, and five cities. She’s a wife, mom, podcaster, speaker, and Bible teacher. 

Learn more about Stephanie Rousselle and Gospel Spice here . 

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Are your children going to grow up to be leaders? Author and leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore says your child doesn't have to run a Fortune 500 company or be a team captain to be a leader. Learn how to nurture your children's God-given abilities so they can live an "I can't wait" kind of exciting, full life. In this conversation based on Tim's new book, I Can't Wait: 52 Stories of Kids Who Changed Their World , you'll learn: 

3:30 How our children’s generation is so different than previous generations 

6:00 Is the decision I’m making today going to serve my kids in the long term?

7:50 But my child isn’t a leader…

10:45 What is artificial maturity? 

15:10 How to inspire kids to dream big about the future  

23:00 How you can help your kids have longer attention spans

27:20 If you’re burned out and tired as a parent, start here

Dr. Tim Elmore is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders. He’s dedicated his life to developing the next generation of students and equipping them to think and act like leaders. He’s spoken to more than half a million leaders in businesses, universities, athletic teams, and nonprofits. He was listed in the top 100 leadership speakers in America by Inc. magazine. He has published more than 35 books and today we're talking about his new book, I Can’t Wait: 52 Stories of Kids who Changed Their World . 

Learn more about the I Can't Wait book here  

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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. 

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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.

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

Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

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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.

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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  

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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

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

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

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

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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.

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Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

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

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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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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 . 

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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.

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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 .

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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

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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. 

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

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

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 the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

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

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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. 

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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

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

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

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. 

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

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

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 the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.

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

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