Build Your Best Family
293 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsAre you and your family busy doing life together but not really connecting? Do you have a vision for what you want your family to be but don't know how to achieve it? Drawing on the principles of organizational culture, this podcast will help you establish your unique family culture, one that reflects your values and beliefs. As a result, you’ll be able to lead with purpose and passion and create unity within your family. Join host Kimberly Amici as she talks with experts, leaders, and everyday people who are intentionally creating culture within their families and organizations.
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The 6 Leadership Skills Every Parent Needs
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 30.8 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.thefamilycultureproject.com/podcast/episode-87
Episode 87 The 6 Leadership Skills Every Parent Needs
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBSome of the best parenting strategies I have learned have come from leadership books. Yes, tips and tricks on raising little ones are great but my biggest Aha moments have come when I come across a principle that when applied to multiple areas of my life can bring success. Today we are talking about some of those principles and how they will help you grow personally as well as make you a better parent. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.thefamilycultur...
Lori Beth Auldridge on The Myths about Modern Parenting Styles
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-86
Episode 86 Lori Beth Auldridge on The Myths about Modern Parenting Styles
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBThere’s a lot of pressure out there to be the perfect parent which can be overwhelming at times. If you Google how to be a good parent, you’ll discover so many different ideas, methodologies, courses, books, and, of course, experts. You’ll also find that there are different kinds of parenting styles. The most commonly known ones are as: authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive. Today’s guest Lori Beth Auldridge is here to talk to us about those different styles and the myths we often be...
Ep 86 | Lori Beth Auldridge on The Myths about Modern Parenting Styles
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBThere’s a lot of pressure out there to be the perfect parent which can be overwhelming at times. If you Google how to be a good parent, you’ll discover so many different ideas, methodologies, courses, books, and, of course, experts. You’ll also find that there are different kinds of parenting styles. The most commonly known ones are as: authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive. Today’s guest Lori Beth Auldridge is here to talk to us about those different styles and the myths we often be...
Ep 86 | Lori Beth Auldridge on The Myths about Modern Parenting Styles
May 12, 2020 10:00There’s a lot of pressure out there to be the perfect parent which can be overwhelming at times. If you Google how to be a good parent, you’ll discover so many different ideas, methodologies, courses, books, and, of course, experts. You’ll also find that there are different kinds of parenting styles. The most commonly known ones are: authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive. Today’s guest Lori Beth Auldridge is here to talk to us about those different styles and the myths we often b...
Ep 85 | Taryn Sowa and Integrating our Work, Learning and Family Life
May 05, 2020 10:00If the last 6 weeks have taught us anything, it’s that for many of us it is possible to work from home. I wouldn’t be surprised if after the dust has settled and we are back to normal more people won’t find themselves ditching the commute and work outside the office. This experience has certainly opened our eyes to the possibilities and the benefits of integrating our work, family, and learning.
Episode 85 Taryn Sowa and Integrating our Work, Learning and Family Life
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-83 Subscribe to the show in iTunes and leave a review. Reviews help podcasters get their show noticed. Join our Facebook Group Get the Family Discussion Sheet
Taryn Sowa and Integrating our Work, Learning and Family Life
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-85
Ep 84 | The One Thing to Pay Attention to When Building Your Best Family
April 28, 2020 10:00How we think determines how we feel and ultimately determines the action we take. In this episode, we are going to look at the mindset issues propel us forward or prevent us from taking action in our family life.
The One Thing to Pay Attention to When Building Your Best Family
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-84
Episode 84 The One Thing to Pay Attention to When Building Your Best Family
April 28, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBHow we think determines how we feel and ultimately determines the action we take. In this episode, we are going to look at the mindset issues propel us forward or prevent us from taking action in our family life. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.thefamilycultureproject.com/podcast/episode-84
{Bonus Episode} How to Survive All the Family Time with Dr. Wendy O'Connor
April 24, 2020 11:56 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-how-to-survive-all-the-family-time
Ep 83 | Rosie Makinney on Pornography and Your Family
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBDid you know that 79% of men attending evangelical churches use pornography? Even though porn is destructive, both to individuals and families, many people are not getting help. Porn addicts do not generally reach out for help until something forces them to. Because of shame, bad advice, and a lack of education about porn addiction, wives do not reach out for assistance until they are desperate. Today’s guest is trying to change that. Rosie Makinney wrote a book called Fight For Love. She b...
Rosie Makinney on Pornography and Your Family
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-83
Ep 83 | Rosie Makinney on Pornography and Your Family
April 21, 2020 10:00Did you know that 79% of men attending evangelical church use porn? Despite the fact that it is known to be destructive to both to the individual and families many are not getting the help that they need. Porn addicts do not generally reach out for help until something forces them to, and because of shame, bad advice, and a lack of education about porn addiction, wives do not reach out for assistance until they are desperate. Today’s guest is trying to change that. Rosie Makinney wrote ...
Episode 83 Rosie Makinney on Pornography and Your Family
April 21, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBDid you know that 79% of men attending evangelical churches use pornography? Even though porn is destructive, both to individuals and families, many people are not getting help. Porn addicts do not generally reach out for help until something forces them to. Because of shame, bad advice, and a lack of education about porn addiction, wives do not reach out for assistance until they are desperate. Today’s guest is trying to change that. Rosie Makinney wrote a book called Fight For Love. She b...
Corinna Meckelborg on Food, Allergies, and Family Traditions
April 14, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-82
Episode 82 Corinna Meckelborg on Food, Allergies, and Family Traditions
April 14, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBWhat do playdates, celebrations, birthdays, and holidays have in common? You guessed it, food. For many families, food is a part of their identity and sharing it is their favorite way to connect with each other. So what happens when you find out your child or someone you love has a food allergy? Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-82 Subscribe to the show in iTunes and leave a review. Reviews help podcasters ge...
Ep 82 | Corinna Meckelborg on Food, Allergies, and Family Traditions
April 14, 2020 10:00What do playdates, celebrations, birthdays, and holidays have in common? You guessed it, food. For many families, food is a part of their identity and sharing it is their favorite way to connect with each other. So what happens when you find out your child or someone you love has a food allergy?
Ep 81 | Malinda Fuller on Is Hustle Hurting your Family?
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBMany of us are juggling a busy life that includes children, husband, personal hobbies, and friendships. We may also have a job we’re passionate about, a business we want to build, or a God-sized dream we want to get started on. All of these things are good but what if “having it all” comes at the expense of our family? Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-81 Subscribe to the show in iTunes and leave a review. Revi...
Malinda Fuller on Is Hustle Hurting your Family?
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-81
Ep 81 | Malinda Fuller on Is Hustle Hurting your Family?
April 07, 2020 10:00Many of us are juggling a busy life that includes children, husband, personal hobbies, and friendships. We may also have a job we’re passionate about, a business we want to build, or a God-sized dream we want to get started on. All of these things are good but what if “having it all” comes at the expense of our family?
Episode 81 Malinda Fuller on Is Hustle Hurting your Family?
April 07, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBMany of us are juggling a busy life that includes children, husband, personal hobbies, and friendships. We may also have a job we’re passionate about, a business we want to build, or a God-sized dream we want to get started on. All of these things are good but what if “having it all” comes at the expense of our family? Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-81 Subscribe to the show in iTunes and leave a review. Revi...
{Bonus Episode} Dan and Kay Ockey on Finances for Families During Uncertain Times
April 02, 2020 10:00Social distancing are having a huge impact on our day to day life. Aside from health concerns, loneliness and isolation, and interruptions to our education, many of us are struggling with the effects the pandemic is having on our finances. Here’s what you need to know right now during this crazy time we find ourselves in.
Ep 80 | Amy Carney on Keepsakes - What to Keep and What to Throw Away
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBDeciding on the things that you want to keep and pass down to your children can be stressful. I remember as a young mom wondering what the heck I was going to do with all this stuff that we began to accumulate after our daughter was born. I often wondered. “What do I have to keep and what can I get rid of that my kids won’t miss?” Today’s week’s guest Amy Carney has some insight keepsakes, what to keep and what to throw away. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: htt...
Ep 80 | Amy Carney on Keepsakes - What to Keep and What to Throw Away
March 31, 2020 10:00Deciding on the things that you want to keep and pass down to your children can be stressful. I remember as a young mom wondering what the heck I was going to do with all this stuff that we began to accumulate after our daughter was born. I often wondered. “What do I have to keep and what can I get rid of that my kids won’t miss?” Today’s week’s guest Amy Carney has some insight keepsakes, what to keep and what to throw away.
Episode 80 Amy Carney on Keepsakes - What to Keep and What to Throw Away
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBDeciding on the things that you want to keep and pass down to your children can be stressful. I remember as a young mom wondering what the heck I was going to do with all this stuff that we began to accumulate after our daughter was born. I often wondered. “What do I have to keep and what can I get rid of that my kids won’t miss?” Today’s week’s guest Amy Carney has some insight keepsakes, what to keep and what to throw away. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: htt...
Amy Carney on Keepsakes - What to Keep and What to Throw Away
March 31, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-80 Subscribe to the show in iTunes and leave a review. Reviews help podcasters get their show noticed. Join our Facebook Group Get the Family Discussion Sheet
Ep. 79 Helping your Family Navigate “The New Normal”
March 23, 2020 12:57 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBEverything that we knew to be normal, everything that we have come to expect has changed because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and “social distancing.” Do you find yourself saying let’s just get through the next couple of weeks? You don’t have to settle for just surviving. Your family can thrive during these uncertain times. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.thefamilycultureproject.com/podcast/episode-79
Ep 79 | Helping your Family Navigate “The New Normal”
March 23, 2020 12:57 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBEverything that we knew to be normal, everything that we have come to expect has changed because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and “social distancing.” Do you find yourself saying let’s just get through the next couple of weeks? You don’t have to settle for just surviving. Your family can thrive during these uncertain times. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.thefamilycultureproject.com/podcast/episode-79
Ep 79 | Helping your Family Navigate “The New Normal”
March 23, 2020 12:57It’s not very long after becoming a parent that we realize that family life is always changing. We create systems, rhythms, and routines to make our lives run smoothly and then before we realize it we transition into another stage of parenting. You don’t have to be a victim of the changing seasons of life.
Helping your Family Navigate “The New Normal”
March 23, 2020 12:57 - 44 minutes - 62.5 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.thefamilycultureproject.com/podcast/episode-79
Ep 78 | Dianne Jago on Balancing Work, Faith, and Life with Your Family
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBMany times what holds us back in our family, work, or relationships are the lies we believe about ourselves and what we think we should be doing. Today’s guest Dianne Jago from Deeply Rooted Magazine talks to us about the conflicting messages women hear about navigating their dreams and simultaneously surrendering to serve their families and Christ. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-78 Subscribe to the show in ...
Episode 78 Dianne Jago on Balancing Work, Faith, and Life with Your Family
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBMany times what holds us back in our family, work, or relationships are the lies we believe about ourselves and what we think we should be doing. Today’s guest Dianne Jago from Deeply Rooted Magazine talks to us about the conflicting messages women hear about navigating their dreams and simultaneously surrendering to serve their families and Christ. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-78 Subscribe to the show in ...
Dianne Jago on Balancing Work, Faith, and Life with Your Family
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-78 Subscribe to the show in iTunes and leave a review. Reviews help podcasters get their show noticed. Join our Facebook Group Get the Family Discussion Sheet
Ep 78 | Dianne Jago on Balancing Work, Faith, and Life with Your Family
March 17, 2020 10:00Many times what holds us back in our family, work, or relationships are the lies we believe about ourselves and what we think we should be doing. Today’s guest Dianne Jago from Deeply Rooted Magazine talks to us about the conflicting messages women hear about navigating their dreams and simultaneously surrendering to serve their families and Christ.
Ep 77 | Jamie Sumner and Celebrating Your Family When It’s Not “Normal”
March 10, 2020 10:00How do you celebrate your family when it’s not “normal”? We are bombarded with messages about who we are supposed to be. Social Media makes us ultra aware of what other people are doing, how they are living, what they are achieving. If we are not careful the culture at large, our local culture, or our extended family’s culture can cause us to fit a mold that wasn’t made for us.
Episode 77 Jamie Sumner and Celebrating Your Family When It’s Not “Normal”
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBHow do you celebrate your family when it’s not “normal”? We are bombarded with messages about who we are supposed to be. Social Media makes us ultra aware of what other people are doing, how they are living, what they are achieving. If we are not careful the culture at large, our local culture, or our extended family’s culture can cause us to fit a mold that wasn’t made for us. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode...
Ep 77 | Jamie Sumner and Celebrating Your Family When It’s Not “Normal”
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBHow do you celebrate your family when it’s not “normal”? We are bombarded with messages about who we are supposed to be. Social Media makes us ultra aware of what other people are doing, how they are living, what they are achieving. If we are not careful the culture at large, our local culture, or our extended family’s culture can cause us to fit a mold that wasn’t made for us. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode...
Jamie Sumner and Celebrating Your Family When It’s Not “Normal”
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-77
Ep 76 | Tracy Steel and What To Do When Life Doesn't Go as Planned
March 03, 2020 11:00What happens when you find you are not living the life you designed? That’s the question today’s guest Traci Steel will be answering as we talk about her new book A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God's Purpose When Life Doesn't Go as Planned.
Episode 76 Tracy Steel and What To Do When Life Doesn't Go as Planned
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBWhat happens when you find you are not living the life you designed? That’s the question today’s guest Traci Steel will be answering as we talk about her new book A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God's Purpose When Life Doesn't Go as Planned. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.thefamilycultureproject.com/podcast/episode-76
Tracy Steel and What To Do When Life Doesn't Go as Planned
March 03, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.thefamilycultureproject.com/podcast/episode-76
Ep 75 | Build Your Best Family
February 25, 2020 14:20We have a big announcement! We are changing the name of the website and podcast to Build Your Best Family. Our mission is to help you to Imagine, Plan, and Build your Best family. We want to be clear about what we’re doing and we think the new name will do that.
Episode 75 Build Your Best Family
February 25, 2020 14:20 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBWe have a big announcement! We are changing the name of the website and podcast to Build Your Best Family. Our mission is to help you to Imagine, Plan, and Build your Best family. We want to be clear about what we’re doing and we think the new name will do that.
Episode 74 How to Maintain Your Family’s Culture During Different Seasons of Life
February 11, 2020 17:04 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBIt’s not very long after becoming a parent that we realize that family life is always changing. We create systems, rhythms, and routines to make our lives run smoothly and then before we realize it we transition into another stage of parenting. You don’t have to be a victim of the changing seasons of life. Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.thefamilycultureproject.com/podcast/episode-74
Ep 74 | How to Maintain Your Family’s Culture During Different Seasons of Life
February 11, 2020 17:04It’s not very long after becoming a parent that we realize that family life is always changing. We create systems, rhythms, and routines to make our lives run smoothly and then before we realize it we transition into another stage of parenting. You don’t have to be a victim of the changing seasons of life.
Ep 73 | Brendan Parker and Erick Alexander and How Music Impacts your Family
February 04, 2020 12:28The positive effects of music on human well-being have long been acknowledged. Music is all around us it plays a big role in how we think and how we feel. The way we choose to engage with it has an impact on our family’s culture as well.
Episode 73 Brendan Parker and Erick Alexander and How Music Impacts your Family
February 04, 2020 12:28 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBEverything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.thefamilycultureproject.com/podcast/episode-73