Podcast: FAMILY

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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RAR #242: An Art Gallery for the Lap, with Scott Gustafson

A picture book is an art gallery for the lap. 📚 That’s something we say all the time here at Read-Aloud Revival, and today we’re going to introduce you to one of our absolute favorite examples of this.   We’re diving into the enchanting world of illustrated picture books with Scott Gustafson, the master illustrator…

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Being the Solution + BIG Famous at Home Updates

What if we stop focusing on problems and cultivated the solution? That’s the question driving a major shift happening with Famous at Home. 

Josh + Christi are together this week for a behind-the-scenes look at the last few months—the prayer, the…

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Bonus: 3 Steps to a Fairy Tale Summer

Summer is fast approaching, and here’s what we propose: a relaxed and simple summer that offers just enough structure to keep those long sticky days from melting into chaos… and just enough fun to keep your kids asking for more. Also: Fairy Tales.  Last week, I did a couple of live workshops on three simple…

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RAR #241: How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare, with Ken Ludwig

Are you intimidated by the thought of teaching Shakespeare?  You’re not alone.  A lot of people struggle to connect to Shakespeare’s work, even if they really want their kids to be familiar with his plays.  What if I told you there’s a way to make teaching Shakespeare to your kids enjoyable for them… …AND delightful…

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