David Thomas and Sissy Goff - Raising Brave Resilient Kids
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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/
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Justin Brierley - What if My Child Doesn't Believe?
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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/
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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
Purchase the Storyteller’s Bible HERE.
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Heather Holleman - The Six Conversations for Kids
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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/
Purchase the Storyteller’s Bible HERE.
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Justin Whitmel Earley - Habits of the Household
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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/
Purchase the Storyteller’s Bible HERE.
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Katie Leigh - Adventures in Odyssey
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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/
Purchase the Storyteller’s Bible HERE.
About The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane
This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married more than 21 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.
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