Raising Boys & Girls
353 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 738 ratingsWelcome to the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast with Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll share some of what we’re learning in the work we do with kids and families on a daily basis at Daystar Counseling Ministries. Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding, a little more practical help, and a whole lot of hope. So pull up a chair and join us on this journey of raising boys and girls.
Connect with us at raisingboysandgirls.com.
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Episodes
Episode 176: Parenting Teens & Young Adults with Dave & Julie Hunt
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutesWe are over the moon excited to introduce you to two brilliant parents of some amazing Stage 5 kiddos—who also happen to be two of David’s very best friends. (And Sissy thinks the world of them, too!) Dave and Julie Hunt are wise and thoughtful and have so much wisdom to share on the topic of Raising Teens and Young Adults. Okay, who are we kidding? All the topics! We can’t wait for you to listen in on this one! . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guide...
Episode 175: How Purpose Brings Confidence in Kids with Shane, Alyson, Emily, and Courtney Roach
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutesHave you been listening in on our conversation with Stage 5 kiddos? Well, this week we have two of our favorite and their parents right here on the podcast! We’re so excited for you to listen in on this conversation with a delightful part of Sissy’s family, Shane, Alyson, Emily and Courtney Roach! They wisely talk about the importance of purpose and family and how all of those things can come together in life-giving ways for everyone. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and S...
Episode 174: The Young Adult Years - Stage 5—What They Need
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutesWe’re back talking about What Kids Need in Stage 5—which are your college and young adult age kids! And this week, we’ve got Melissa with you giving you some words of wisdom and hope. We have loved hearing your feedback on this stage and would be honored for you to share this episode with a friend in this season of life. We are cheering you on AS ALWAYS! The Hunting Ground For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and ...
Episode 173: The Young Adult Years - Stage 5 - Who They Are
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutesWe are SO excited about this podcast episode and the next few weeks in our Raising Boys and Girls series. We are talking about Stage 5, college-age and young adult children, which we have NEVER talked about on a podcast or in our parenting classes. So, you parents of big kiddos, listen in because we’re so excited to talk about what we can do to love and launch these young adults in our lives. For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try ...
Episode 172: Addiction, Loss, and Finding Joy as a Family with David Magee
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutesAfter speaking at an event in Mississippi, we were given David Magee’s book, Dear William, as a gift. We immediately wanted to have him on the podcast. In this gripping episode, David shares his family’s story of addiction, loss and finding joy as a family. Please listen if you have teenagers—or kids of any age. We can all learn from David’s wisdom and courage as he talks with us about not only what he has learned as a father, but what he wishes he had known earlier about substance use and ki...
Episode 171: Parenting Young Adults and the Very Best Thing to Say to a Teenager with Kelly Corrigan
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourThis week on the podcast—y’all—we have one of the people who has been at the top of our hopes list for YEARS. Maybe even a decade. If you’re not familiar with Kelly Corrigan’s work, please buy one—or all—of her books right now! Tell Me More, Glitter and Glue, The Middle Place, Lift, and a children’s book called Hello World. Huffington Post called Kelly the “poet laureate of the ordinary”. Not only is she a fabulous writer of four New York Times Bestsellers, but she is the host of a TV show o...
Episode 170: Parenting Through Infertility, Loss and Adolescence
March 12, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutesWhat a tremendous honor it is to introduce you to two people we love and respect dearly, Kendra and John Allen. Kendra and John are two of the wisest, most thoughtful people and parents we know, who also happen to both be therapists. We’re so grateful to share with you this important conversation about infertility, loss, adolescence, and all of the things in between. . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, Raising Girls, discusses t...
Episode 169: Parenting Through Limitations with Sara Hagerty
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutesWe have been hearing about our new friend, Sara Hagerty for quite some time from so many friends we love and trust, and we finally got to meet and have a conversation with her just a few weeks ago. Okay…we’re gonna throw out just a few of her book titles for you: Every Bitter Thing is Sweet, Tasting the Goodness of God in All Things; Unseen, The Gift of Being Hidden in a World that Loves to Be Noticed; Adore, A Simple Practice for Experiencing God in the Middle Minutes of Your Day; and her ne...
Episode 168: Understanding the Differences Between Boys and Girls with Dr. Michael Gurian
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutesWe are seriously losing our minds over this podcast episode. Dr. Michael Gurian has been one of our go-to sources for boys and girls and development as long as we’ve been in practice. We were thrilled to get to meet him over zoom and he was every bit as wise and thoughtful and wonderful as we imagined. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this episode as he talks about so many helpful things…boys and girls and how they learn differently, how to nurture their nature and even what the Bible a...
Episode 167: The Teen Years: Stage 4—What They Need
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutesWhat do you think the teenagers in your life need? We’re talking about that very thing this week…and it just might surprise you! Hint: they do still need YOU, even when they don’t act like it! In case you missed Stage One through Three, the episodes are linked below. Episode 133: Stage One: The Early Years - Who They Are Episode 135: Stage One: The Early Years - What They Need Episode 142: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - Who They Are Episode 144: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - What They...
Episode 166: Life is Messy, God is Good with Cynthia Yanof
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutesWe have both had the honor of being interviewed by the kind and hilarious Cynthia Yanof several times for her podcast and, this week, get to turn the tables on her. She has a new book out called Life is Messy, God is Good. We couldn’t agree more! We’re excited for you to listen in on this real, heartfelt and hopeful conversation with our friend Cynthia. . . . . . Discussion Guides to download for each stage of the Raising Boys and Girls series are located on our website here. Order The Worry...
Episode 165: The Teen Years: Stage 4 - Who They Are
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutesToday we move to STAGE 4, in our ages and stages series! We’re moving out of the harder news in terms of a girl’s development and smack in the middle of the harder news in a boy’s. This week, we’re talking about who they are in these high school years. In case you missed Stage One through Three, the episodes are linked below. Episode 133: Stage One: The Early Years - Who They Are Episode 135: Stage One: The Early Years - What They Need Episode 142: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - Who They ...
Episode 164: Parenting Adolescents and Young Adults with Jennie Allen
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutesHow many of you have been a part of an IF:Gathering over the years? We have long admired the difference our new friend, Jennie Allen, is making in the world in so many spaces—books, podcasts, events and more--and were thrilled to get to have a conversation with her. We’re talking about Raising Teenagers and Young Adults. And, so if you have one, or are on your way to having one soon or…who are we kidding?! If you’re parenting in any stage, we would HIGHLY recommend you listen in on this rich...
Episode 163: Building Awareness and Creating Change around Racism for Today’s Kids
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutesWe talk so often about how concerned we are about the division in our world today. Division, intolerance, conflict, a lack of civility and sometimes even just a lack of awareness. We love getting to have a podcast for many reasons, but maybe at the top is that we get to learn from voices we respect and trust. Shanera Williamson is one of those voices. In this episode of the podcast, she’s helping us not only build awareness, but think on how we can help create CHANGE around racism for the ki...
Episode 162: What Teenagers Teach Adults
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutesWe recently got to sit down with one of our favorite people, Jamee Thompson. Jamee is a dear friend of all three of ours, a Daystar Counseling board member, and mom to four wonderful kiddos. She is also exceedingly kind and deeply thoughtful—which is likely why she talked so much about the importance of listening to and learning from the kids we love. We can’t wait for you to listen in on our newest Parents in the Trenches conversation where we believe you’ll find the peace and inspiration we...
Episode 161: Finding Contentment as a Family with Niro Feliciano
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutesLast spring when Daystar Counseling stepped in to support our dear Covenant School community, a fellow therapist from Connecticut reached out to see what she could do to support us. Since that time, Niro Feliciano has become a deeply valued friend to us both. We are THRILLED to introduce her to you on the podcast—if you haven’t already discovered her from her fantastic book, This Book Won’t Make You Happy or her many brilliant interviews on the Today Show. We can’t wait for you to listen in o...
Episode 160: Parenting Teenagers and Beyond with Kristen Hatton
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutesAs we continue to work our way through the ages and stages, we are heading into the bumpier territory of the teen years. Our friend, Kristen Hatton has released a great book called Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years. Kristen helps parents of young children lay the groundwork so that having honest conversations, setting reasonable limits, and exploring issues of the heart becomes a part of the family culture, preparing both them and their kids for the next stage. . . . . . Davi...
Episode 159: Preparing Your Kids and Yourself for the Teenage Years with Lisa Damour
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutesIt is one of our very favorite things to get to talk with folks in our field who we admire greatly, only to find out we also REALLY like them. Dr. Lisa Damour was one of those people. We loved every second of our conversation with her and are confident you will, too. Dr. Damour is a three-time NYT bestselling author with her books Untangled, Under Pressure and her newest, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. She is wise, thoughtful, kind, and her words are peppered with a humility that endears ...
Episode 158: The Middle Years: Stage 3 - What They Need
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutesWhat do middle schoolers need? It’s sometimes hard to know. But in this episode we talk about boys and girls and what we can do to help them have a little more awareness, confidence and kindness in these important (and often tumultuous) years! . . . . . In case you missed Stage One and Stage Two, the episodes are linked below. Episode 133: Stage One: The Early Years - Who They Are Episode 135: Stage One: The Early Years - What They Need Episode 142: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - Who They...
Episode 157: Changing Our Families’ Relationships with Technology
January 11, 2024 13:00 - 38 minutesNot many of us have the bandwidth to keep up with technology for ourselves, let alone to safeguard the kids we love. Screens are one of the areas we need trusted, like-minded and like-hearted guides to keep us up to date and aware of what we need to do to protect our kids. Joey Odom has become one of those guides for us. Joey and Heath are the founders of a brilliant box called Aro, to help us connect with our families more than any of us are connecting with screens. Joey has got so much goo...
Episode 156: The Middle Years: Stage 3 - Who They Are
January 09, 2024 11:53 - 38 minutesIn this week’s episode, we dive into the beginnings of adolescence. As we know, girls have often surged ahead in their maturity, physically and emotionally. Which, in this stage, means not-so-great news. But, the sooner we see girls move into their teenage angsty-ness, the sooner they move out of it. For girls, we’ll call these years the narcissistic years…because, IYKYK. For boys, we’ll call him the Individual. Listen along as we dive into who he and she are in their middle school years. An...
Episode 155: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Annie and Dave Barnes
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutesThis week is the last of our Raising Boys and Girls Live Podcast Tour episodes and we are going out with a BANG with two of our favorite people in the world… Annie and Dave Barnes! You likely know Dave from the phenomenal Dadville podcast he hosts with our friend Jon McGlaughlin OR from his beloved music OR from his antics on Instagram. (If you don’t, go follow and download and all the things now.) But you may not know his wise, thoughtful, exceedingly kind wife, Annie. (We think she’s his m...
Episode 154: Parenting through Hurt with Hope with Toni Collier
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutesOver this past year, we have had the delight of getting to know the delightful Toni Collier. Toni is a mom, author, speaker, and the founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which also happens to be the name of her newest book! We know you will enjoy Toni just as much as we do…get ready to laugh, learn and lean in to this important conversation about parenting through hurt. Feels particularly important in this season. . . . . . If you are looking to div...
Episode 153: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Jay and Katherine Wolf
December 15, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutesIt has been so fun sharing with you conversation from our friends who joined us on the Raising Boys and Girls Live Podcast tour. And those of you who got to come to Atlanta had the grace of getting to hear from two of our favorite people on the planet, Katherine & Jay Wolf from Hope Heals! They made us laugh and get so teary during our time together—as they always do. If you’re not following them and getting to not only witness but join in on all of the good they are doing, head over to Hope ...
Episode 152: Redemptive Parenting with Andrew Peterson
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutesHave you ever been to a Behold the Lamb of God show? If not, PUT IT AT THE TOP OF YOUR LIST FOR NEXT YEAR or see if there are any stray tickets for a show near you this season. You likely know Andrew Peterson from his own poignant, beautiful lyrics and melodies. Or maybe from his Wingfeather Saga series or books for kids. Or, maybe his books for grown-ups, Adorning the Dark and The God of the Garden. Or from his song that shaped our hearts and culture, Is He Worthy? Or from The Rabbit Room. O...
Episode 151: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle
December 08, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutesY’all. To be honest, we really hope you can hear us say any words in this podcast episode—because mostly we were CRACKING UP at our hilarious and wise friends Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle. We were thrilled they would join us on the Raising Boys and Girls live podcast—knowing we wouldn’t have to say much, because they are all of the entertainment and wisdom any of us need! We can’t wait for you to listen in. AND if you aren't already listening to their podcast, The Big Boo Cast, go subscr...
Episode 150: Practicing the Presence of God as a Family with Douglas McKelvey
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutesHow many of you have read any of the Every Moment Holy books? They are some of our VERY favorites and we recently got to sit down with Douglas McKelvey, the author of these books to discuss the importance of practicing the presence of God as a family. We can’t wait for you to listen in. Douglas is every bit as rich and deep as these books. They’re also a GREAT Christmas gift—so go get one—or lots—for your friends and family today! And make sure to listen for the end because we’ve got a great ...
Episode 149: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Annie F Downs
December 01, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutesWe are THRILLED to be sharing with you some FUN we had with our friend, the Queen of all things fun (who also happens to be brilliant, wise, thoughtful and lots more), Annie F Downs!!! We recorded this episode LIVE in August on our Raising Boys and Girls tour and thought you might enjoy listening in on this conversation around the ages and stages in Annie’s life, as well as the most important thing she thinks parents—and grandparents—and grown-up BFF’s need to know today! . . . . . If you lov...
Episode 148: Helping Siblings Become Friends and More Parenting Wisdom
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutesIt feels like the perfect podcast episode to release the week after Thanksgiving for us because we could not be any more grateful for these two friends. Heather and Luke Flener are the parents of two amazing girls and two of the most thoughtful, wise, grace-filled people we know. They’re the kind of people that make the world feel a little better when they’re around. Plus, they’re a blast to hang out with! . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up...
Episode 147: Creating Contentment in Kids with Rachel Cruze
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutesThis season can be one of the toughest when it comes to entitlement and kids. We are ALWAYS so deeply grateful for the voice of our friend Rachel Cruze, but we’re especially grateful for not only the truth that she shares on this week’s podcast, BUT THE FACT THAT SHE’S WRITTEN A CHILDREN’S BOOK TO HELP INSTILL GRATITUDE IN KIDS!!!! Grab a copy of the book, I'm Glad for What I Have, TODAY to read with your kiddos this week—and make sure to listen to this episode as a reminder while you’re driv...
Episode 146: How to Support our Kids' Academic Life, Part 2
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutesWelcome back to Part 2 of this VERY important conversation with our friend, the brilliant Kimberly Carraway. If you haven’t heard part one we invited you to go back and listen NOW! So much wisdom in these two episodes and so much help for the kids we love and us navigating learning! Transforming Your Teaching: Practical Classroom Strategies Informed by Cognitive Neuroscience . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly news...
Episode 145: How to Support our Kids' Academic Life, Part 1
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutesWe are so excited this week to introduce you to one of the smartest (and kindest) people we know, Kimberly Carraway. Kimberly is the founder and CEO of The Carraway Center in Nashville and Birmingham and one of our our favorite go-to folks for all things academic with kids. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation about kids and learning hurdles of all kinds. This is one you’ll want to pull over and grab a pen and paper to take notes. We loved the time so much that we broke it ...
Episode 144: The Elementary Years - Stage 2—What They Need
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutesThe Adventurous Years and the Lover stages in a child’s life. So much good and richness and fun in these years. And also some anxiety creeping in, too. In this week’s podcast, we’ve moved from who they are to what they need. And what they need has certainly changed in the past few years, in light of our world today. Don’t forget, for a deeper dive, we’ve now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website—with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to rai...
Episode 143: Rhythms of Family and Friendship with Lauren and Justin Whitmel Earley
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutesWe first heard about Justin Whitmel Earley’s work years ago. A friend of ours said it had changed the life and practices of her family. We have heard the same countless times from parents since. We are so excited to have Justin and his wife Lauren on the podcast this week. They talk about Justin’s newest book, Habits of the Household—Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms. And they talk about their own life as a family, what they’ve learned and who they’re becoming both indiv...
Episode 142: The Elementary Years: Stage 2 - Who They Are
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutesThis week we continue our Ages and Stages series and begin talking about Stage 2, The Lover for boys (ages 5-8) and The Adventurous Years for girls (ages 6 to 10 or 11 or 12). When we speak on the Ages and Stages at parenting conferences, we both say the same thing: “If you would ever want your child to be stuck in their development, this is where you’d want them to get stuck.” So many good things happening in this stage. So much growth. Emotionally. Spiritually. Relationally. Who they are is...
Episode 141: Kids, Sports, and Finding Balance with Andrew & Shawn East
October 26, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutesWe are still talking about how much we enjoyed spending the morning with Andrew and Shawn Johnson East. This was our first time to host an Olympic Gold Medalist alongside a former NFL player. These two remarkable humans are also authors and the wise minds behind Family Made, a media company serving and supporting families in an amazing way. Equally so, they are the proud parents of two kids and one on the way. We shared a wonderful, thoughtful conversation about parenting through the ages an...
Episode 140: Self-Regulation in Littles (and a Fun Conversation with Sissy's Sister and Her Husband)
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutesIt is a delight to introduce you this week to Sissy Goff's little sister and brother (officially her brother-in-law, but pretty much little brother.) Kathleen is the owner of the cutest boutique in Nashville, K.McCarthy and Aaron is the Director of Giving and Leadership at our very own Daystar Counseling. And, Sissy wants to make sure we mention that they’re the mom and dad to her favorite little guys on the planet, Henry and Witt! We are thrilled for you to get to listen in on this sweet, he...
Episode 139: The Seasons of Parenting and Your Favorite Chicken with Sarah Molitor
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutesWe had the opportunity to share conversation with Sarah Molitor, the woman and creator behind Modern Farmhouse Family. Sarah is a wife to Tim, and the mother of SIX boys and one girl. Yes, 6 + 1 = 7 children! We talk with Sara about her brand new book, Well Said, and her children’s book, I Grew with You. You will enjoy this conversation about the joys and challenges of a large family, and parenting through the ages and stages. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick u...
Episode 138: Preschool Wisdom with Zee Pendleton & Angela Rice
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutesThere is a beautiful little preschool in Nashville, attached to an Episcopal church, that has a very special place in Sissy’s heart. Its name is St. George’s Kindergarten and the faculty there—headed up by the wonder women known as Mrs. Zee and Mrs. Angela. They are wise, deeply encouraging, and insightful in a way that parents—and aunts and uncles and grandparents and anyone who loves preschool age kids need. We were thrilled for you to hear this thoughtful, insightful and hilarious conversa...
Episode 137: A Must Listen for Parents of Littles with Moms on Call
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourWe have long admired the profoundly helpful work of Moms on Call. When we talked about redoing the Ages and Stages podcast series with voices that we trust, these two women were at the top of our list for Stage 1 kiddos. Our conversation lived up to every bit of what we had hoped and MORE! We can’t wait for you to join in on this conversation with Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker and discover all of the practical help and gracious hope they have to offer! Toddler by Design E-Guide . . . . . O...
Episode 136: Being in the Moment in Parenting with Keely and Gabe Scott
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutesWe can’t imagine a better way to celebrate this favorite day than with two of our favorite people. Gabe & Keely Scott are some of the brains and brilliance behind our beloved Ladybird Taco. They share the story of how Ladybird came to be, alongside sharing a story of loss and hope that will remind you why these two are so adored and admired in our community (and beyond). Their story made its way to CBS Sunday Morning, The Atlantic, Southern Living (just to name a few). We were honored they wo...
Episode 135: The Early Years: Stage One - What They Need
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutesLast week we talked about boys and girls in stage one and who they are. Now, let’s talk about what these Stage 1 little ones we love so dearly need. Is it connection? Boundaries? Emotional literacy? TIME? It feels like they need so much so often in these years. So, listen in for a conversation with Sissy, David and Melissa on how we can be proactive in our parenting to build more resilient, confident kiddos from their earliest stages. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stag...
Episode 134: Devotionals to Help Anxious Kids Rest & Trust with Katy Boatman
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutesWe are so thrilled to have our friend, Katy Boatman, on today to talk about how to help anxious kids connect with Jesus. Her new devotional, You Can Trust: 100 Devotionals to Answer What-Ifs, is available now! . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Find us on YouT...
Episode 133: The Early Years: Stage One - Who They Are
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutesIt’s BACK!!! We are SO excited to announce that the Ages & Stages Series is BACK on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! So much has changed in the past few years in the lives of kids and of parents. And so we wanted to update what we’ve heard from many of you is your favorite series to date! This week, we’re kicking off with Stage 1 for the little ones in your lives. We’ll be talking about boys and girls—who they are in these birth to four or five years. Through each stage, remember to hold ...
Episode 132: The Truth About the Prosperity Gospel and Parenting with Kate Bowler
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutesOne of our favorite things about interviewing folks on this podcast is that we get to introduce you to some of our favorite voices…the ones we trust most. Well, this brilliant, hilarious, wonder of a woman likely needs no introduction to most of you. But, if you’ve been living under some kind of rock and have not yet met the delightful Kate Bowler we are thrilled for you to get to know her here. Kate is a professor at Duke University, hosts one of our very favorite podcasts, Everything Happen...
Episode 131: Grace for Your Parenting Struggles with Max Lucado
September 14, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutesBoth of us grew up on the words and wisdom of Max Lucado, which is why we were thrilled to get to have this conversation with Max about his newest book, God Never Gives Up On You. Get ready for rich, honest, hopeful words from one of the most trusted voices in our lifetimes. And for the reminder that God really doesn’t ever give up on you. Or the kids you love! . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep ...
Episode 130: How to Combat Anxiety by Being Kind to Yourself
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutesJoin us today for our final week with The Worry-Free Parent miniseries. After talking about Understanding the Past and Help for the Present, it’s time to talk about Hope for the Future. In this week’s episode, we not only talk about hope, but also about trust. We remind you to trust the process, trust your gut and most importantly, to trust God. We give practical ideas around what that trust looks like in action. And speaking of action, we want to remind you to grab a copy of The Worry-Free P...
Episode 129: How Anxiety Impacts Your Body and Mind
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutesAs we continue journeying through The Worry Free Parent content, we’ve moved from understanding to help. This week we talk through help for the mind, help for the body and help for the heart. You’ve heard us say before, and we will keep reminding you, that we can only take the kids we love as far as we’ve gone ourselves. If it’s difficult for us to quiet the voice of worry, and practice these game-changing skills ourselves, it will be hard for our kids to do the same. Practicing these skills ...
Episode 128: Suffering, Hope & Parenting with Dr. Curt Thompson
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutesYou likely know Dr. Curt Thompson from his ground-breaking work in The Anatomy of the Soul, The Soul of Shame and The Soul of Desire. We were honored to sit down in conversation with him to talk about his newest book, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope. We shared a rich conversation around what suffering and hope look like in the context of parenting. Dr. Thompson has worked at the intersection of neuroscience and Christian spiritual growth for decades. He was kind enoug...
Episode 127: Understanding How Your Anxiety Impacts Your Parenting
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutesJoin us today as we continue on in The Worry-Free Parenting miniseries talking about how anxiety spreads...with the best of intentions. Whether it starts with the kids we love or with us, soon all of our amygdalae are firing together and no one is getting to a healthy, helpful conversation. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about how anxiety impacts families…in ways we recognize and even some ways we don’t. In fact, we’re going to outline the 5 ways we see anxiety impact parents the mos...