Podcast: FAMILY

Finding Purpose in Pain and Suffering with Davey Blackburn

In 2011, Pastor Davey Blackburn moved from South Carolina to Indiana to plant a church with his wife, Amanda. By late 2015, coming back from a staff retreat, Davey and Amanda were feeling encouraged and seeing the church beginning to establish roots….

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Finding Meaning in Life Transitions with Amy Davis Abdallah

In our fast-paced Western culture, it’s too easy to run to the next “thing” and dismiss the meaning of the previous activity, event, or season. But is this healthy for our souls?

Take breastfeeding, for example. Or sending your kids off to…

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Best of RAR: What to Do When Reading Becomes a Slog

There is something kind of tragic that happens when our kids become readers of their own right. It doesn’t always happen, of course, and there are ways for us to prevent it. But it’s awfully common. That thing I’m talking about? When reading starts to feel like school. It happens to all of us at…

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The Will of God for You (and Your Child’s Life) with Jordan Raynor

This episode has so much purpose, content, and hope for families. It could even serve as a homeschooling study for your kids.

Jordan Raynor says, “Most Christians spend more time thinking about a one-week vacation than they do thinking about…

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Parenting Through the Lens of Your Children

We live such busy lives that we rarely take the time to evaluate how our kids are experiencing us, their parents, in the environment of our homes.

In this episode, our two oldest kids join me (Josh), as I ask them questions about how they experience…

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RAR #237: How Fairy Tales Re-Enchant Us

What are fairy tales? Why do we love them so much? And why do these stories continue to capture the imaginations of countless generations? To help me answer those questions, I’m welcoming author Sarah Arthur to the podcast. Personally, I fell in love with Sarah’s writing through A Light So Lovely, on the spiritual legacy…

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The Heart of Your Environment with Bill Lokey (Part 4 of 4)

In loving memory of our dear friend, mentor, and father figure, Bill Lokey, we’re concluding our 4-part series on the Heart of Leadership (originally recorded in 2020).

When we lead, we influence the culture. Whether the culture you’re cultivating…

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The Heart of Trauma with Bill Lokey (Part 3 of 4)

In loving memory of our friend, mentor, and father figure, Bill Lokey, we’re in the middle of a four-part series, recorded in 2020, where Bill shares insights on leadership, connection, and trauma.

In part 3 of our 4-part series, Bill talks about how…

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Best of RAR: No More Bookish Overwhelm

Today, I’ve got another Best Of RAR episode for you. I wanted to revisit this episode because it feels extra relevant this time of year as we’re thinking about setting goals and resolutions for the year ahead. Personally, I tend to feel a little overwhelmed by it and I bet some of you can relate….

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The Heart of Meaningful Connection with Bill Lokey (Part 2 of 4)

In loving memory of our friend, mentor, and father figure, Bill Lokey, we’re releasing this four-part series, recorded in 2020, to share with you again Bill’s insights on leadership, connection, and trauma.

Bill joins Josh for part 2 of our 4-part…

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