Podcast: FAMILY

The Emotionally Safe Marriage [Emotionally Healthy Marriage 2 of 5]

Welcome to episode 2 of 5 in our Summer Series called, Cultivating an Emotionally Healthy Marriage.

What is emotional safety? And how do you cultivate an emotionally safe marriage? In this episode, Josh and Christi define and describe emotional…

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RAR #245 How to Read a Fairy Tale

In the last couple of episodes, we’ve discussed the importance of fairy tales, especially in the development of the hearts and minds of our children. And you might be wondering . . . now that you know about the Gospel connections and symbolism of fairy tales, do you need to dissect every story and present…

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Who Did You Marry? [Emotionally Healthy Marriage 1 of 5]

Welcome to episode 1 of 5 in our Summer Series called, Cultivating an Emotionally Healthy Marriage.  

Have you and your spouse ever looked at each other and wondered, “Who did we marry?” Lewis Smedes once said, “My wife has lived with at least five…

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The Spiritual Growth of a Father and Mother [On Becoming Great Parents 5 of 5]

Welcome to episode 5 of 5 in our first Summer Series called, On Becoming Great Parents. We hope you download the pdf files that go along with these episodes (found in show notes below) and use them in your small groups, with your spouse, or as a…

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RAR #244: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can’t, Erin Loechner

How can our families cultivate healthy relationships with technology?  We’re all trying to impose limits on how, when, and why our kids interact with technology. But in our increasingly tech-driven world, it can be hard to navigate. Writer Erin Loechner is joining me on the podcast to discuss her new book, The Opt-Out Family, and…

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Honor, Identity, and Showing Up for Our Kids [On Becoming Great Parents 4 of 5]

Welcome to episode 4 of 5 in our first Summer Series called, On Becoming Great Parents. We hope you download the pdf files that go along with these episodes (found in show notes below) and use them in your small groups, with your spouse, or as a…

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The Single Greatest Thing to Being a Better Parent [On Becoming Great Parents 3 of 5]

Welcome to episode 3 of 5 in our first Summer Series called, On Becoming Great Parents. We hope you download the pdf files that go along with these episodes (found in show notes below) and use them in your small groups, with your spouse, or as a…

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RAR #243: Why Read Fairy Tales?

Fairy tales are the stories that shape so many of our childhoods, but they are more than just whimsical tales for children. They can hold deep, gospel truth and offer profound insight into the Christian life. They have the power to inspire hope, ignite courage, and spark delight in not only our children, but in…

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On Healing and Becoming a Calmer Parent [On Becoming Great Parents 2 of 5]

Welcome to episode 2 of 5 in our first Summer Series called, On Becoming Great Parents. We hope you download the pdf files that go along with these episodes (found in show notes below) and use them in your small groups, with your spouse, or as a…

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4 Pillars of Emotional Health in Kids [On Becoming Great Parents 1 of 5]

Welcome to our first Summer Series! This is episode 1 of a 5 part series called, On Becoming Great Parents. We hope you download the pdf files that go along with these episodes (found in show notes below) and use them in your small groups, with your…

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