Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsMany times parents can’t “see the trees” because the forest is overwhelming. Can I get an AMEN? Each week, Chrys and Shellie, seasoned moms and grandmas, help listeners see life lessons in the simple events that happen daily. If you could use some Godly parenting wisdom, encouragement and inspiration, along with some fun, real life stories, this podcast is for you! Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Episodes
An interview with Mary DeMuth
January 19, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBMary shares insights from her new book, Love, Pray, Listen. For anyone dealing with wayward adult children, this is a must read! Join Chrys and Shellie as they dig into the nuts and bolts of what parents can do to encourage and love their adult children.
2023 New Year resolutions with Chrys and Shellie
January 12, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBChrys and Shellie begin the New Year with their thoughts on resolutions. Do you make them? Do you run from them? Join Chrys and Shellie as they challenge their audience to a new way of thinking.
2023 New Year resolutions with Chrys and Shellie
January 12, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 47.3 MBChrys and Shellie begin the New Year with their thoughts on resolutions. Do you make them? Do you run from them? Join Chrys and Shellie as they challenge their audience to a new way of thinking.
Interview with Vanessa Martindale
December 08, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBBlended families are becoming more and more commonplace, and every family wants to “do it right.” Scott and Vanessa Martindale started the ministry “Blended Kingdom Families” to help equip other families to “blend” in a better way. Join Chrys and Shellie as they talk about the need for intentional “blending” and Vanessa and Scott’s new book, Blended and Redeemed.
Interview with Lauren Chandler
November 24, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBChrys and Shellie touch base with singer, song writer, Lauren Chandler. Her new book,Praise Him, teaches children that praising God starts in the morning and continues allday. This momof three has created a book as beautifully illustrated as it is written. Joinour conversation to hear the sweet voice of Lauren Chandler through an impromptushort concert.
Interview with Rachel Norman
November 17, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBRachel Norman is a mom who has found a way to “live peacefully” with five busy children. She was an only child, but that didn’t stop her from wanted a full house. Listen to how she does it and learn how you can too!
8 Habits for a Healthier You
November 10, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBChrys and Shellie share 8 habits that have helped them stay mentally healthy while raising kids, working, and doing ministry work.
Make Sure Your Kids Hear You First
November 03, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThere will be many tough topics to address with your children. It’s so important that your kids hear your voice and thoughts on every tough topic such as gender identity. Hear Chrys and Shellie discuss this tough topic.
That Book In You
October 27, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBChrys and Shellie talk about writing a book. Listen in as Chrys and Shellie share their experiences and give advice to all would-be writers.
Expectations
October 20, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBChrys and Shellie share ideas and tips on raising children and not letting expectations keep parents and grandparents from growing great kids.
Interview with Jessica Robertson
October 13, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBChrys and Shellie spend time with Jessica Robertson who is married to Duck Dynasty’s Jep. Jessica shares raising five kids, moving back home, new TV shows, her Genuine by Jess box and gardening. Life is busy at the Robertson house. Listen to her fun journey here.
Finding Your Purpose
October 06, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBChrys and Shellie discuss this hot topic of finding your purpose. They give six helpful tips to help you know what direction to go, whether you’re 18 or 81.
Interview with Rhonda Stoppe
September 29, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBChrys and Shellie talk with popular Mops speaker, Rhonda Stoppe. Rhonda speaks from personal experience on how to navigate the journey of loving and praying for a prodigal child. For a look at her message concerning prodigals click here: https://youtu.be/RpYdNJDSAjA. here is the link to a video of the Adoniram Judson Story as told on Focus on the Family https://youtu.be/Vu5pE_fY7MM. Rhonda is speaking at the Legacy Coalition Grandparent Conference in Jacksonville, Fl. Here is the link if yo...
Learning from Katie Lewis
September 22, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBChrys and Shellie chat with Katie Lewis, the founder of Dear Mushka. Katie is passionate about empowering women with God’s message through jewelry, clothing, and home goods. All the while raising four boys with another child on the way. You can find her at https://www.dearmushka.com or on Instagram @dearmushka. Katie has offered a discount code for her products. Use ROCKING10 and go shopping!
Talking with Kari Kampakis
September 15, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBChrys and Shellie interview Kari Kampakis, the mom of four daughters. She has been featured on The Today Show as well as Focus on the Family for her work as a “girl mom.” You can find her at @karikamakis on Instagram or her website www.karikampakis.com.
Talking with Kari Kampakis
September 15, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBChrys and Shellie interview Kari Kampakis, the mom of four daughters. She has been featured on The Today Show as well as Focus on the Family for her work as a “girl mom.” You can find her at @karikamakis on Instagram or her website www.karikampakis.com.
An Interview with Jenn Gotzon
September 08, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 53.4 MBChrys and Shellie talk with actress, author, and speaker, Jenn Gotzon. Jenn stars in the bestselling movie, The Farmer and The Belle, available on many platforms. Jenn has a new devotional book coming out to encourage women everywhere that beauty is so much deeper than our appearance. You don’t want to miss this interview. The link to the movie website is https://www.thefarmerandthebelle. Jenn is offering a discount code for the website for The Farmer and the Belle. Please use: jenngotzon
An Interview with Jenn Gotzon
September 08, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBChrys and Shellie talk with actress, author, and speaker, Jenn Gotzon. Jenn stars in the bestselling movie, The Farmer and The Belle, available on many platforms. Jenn has a new devotional book coming out to encourage women everywhere that beauty is so much deeper than our appearance. You don’t want to miss this interview. The link to the movie website is https://www.thefarmerandthebelle. Jenn is offering a discount code for the website for The Farmer and the Belle. Please use: jenngotzon
Light Speaks Louder
June 23, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBChrys and Shellie talk to the founder of Light Speaks Louder, Laura Fooks. Laura has created the perfect subscription box for Christian teens who are looking for a fun and creative way to express themselves. Laura has a passion for equipping teens to succeed in life by providing quarterly products that are God-honoring. This product is the perfect gift for any teen girl and one every mom and grandma will be proud to support. Listen as Laura explains the “why” this product and how she pulled...
Light Speaks Loudest
June 23, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBChrys and Shellie talk to the founder of Light Speaks Loudest, Laura Fooks. Laura has created the perfect subscription box for Christian teens who are looking for a fun and creative way to express themselves. Laura has a passion for equipping teens to succeed in life by providing quarterly products that are God-honoring. This product is the perfect gift for any teen girl and one every mom and grandma will be proud to support. Listen as Laura explains the “why” this product and how she pulle...
Grand Camp is the Place to Be
June 16, 2022 16:43 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBSummer is the perfect time for grandma to consider holding a grandkid camp in their home. Don’t worry, no experience is required for this awesome event to take place. Chrys and Shellie add Dr. Joneal Kirby, Chrys’ sister, to the conversation today as they explore the ends and out of hosting a “camp” for your grandkids. Chrys takes the lead as the interviewer and Shellie and Joneal bring their years of experience to this “camping” table. It sounds so fun, you’ll want to host your own!
Go Team Go! Take Me Out to the Ballgame
June 09, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBShellie and Chrys are sport’s fans. They know the value of sports for developing young minds and bodies, but they are also aware that, as with anything, sports can take away from valuable family and God time. Today, Chrys and Shellie, lead a conversation about being intentional as you guide your family through sports. They give you three essentials for doing this effectively.
Go Team Go! Take Me Out to the Ballgame
June 09, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBShellie and Chrys are sport’s fans. They know the value of sports for developing young minds and bodies, but they are also aware that, as with anything, sports can take away from valuable family and God time. Today, Chrys and Shellie, lead a conversation about being intentional as you guide your family through sports. They give you three essentials for doing this effectively.
Mom Fog
June 02, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBChrys and Jenny interview Hannah Keeley, the author of Mom Fog. Hannah’s message of how to empower yourself. The idea is to not just beat mom fatigue, but to soar past it! Don’t get stuck in mom fog, get up and get moving!
Marriage Matters!
May 26, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBAs busy moms, our poor hubbies might not get the attention they deserve. Chrys and Shellie share some simple tips for keeping your marriage strong. And don’t worry that they are adding more work to your busy life. Each tip is easy to implement, but extremely valuable. Tune in for some easy-to-do marriage advice from some “seasoned” wives.
Mom, You’re Amazing
May 19, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBChrys and Shellie interview author, speaker Jenny Dean Schmidt. Jenny is an award-winning TV reporter and is currently the Executive Director of ChanelMom. Listen in and discover the mom’s call to action Jenny writes about in her new book, Mom, You’re Amazing.
Interview with Rhonda Stoppe
April 14, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBChrys and Shellie interview Rhonda Stoppe. Rhonda is a gifted writer and speaker and shares her heart for grandparenting, but that’s not all. Rhonda encourages moms through her popular book, Raising Sons to be Men. Rhonda is a might force in God’s army. Don’t miss this interview. You can find more about Rhonda at noregretswoman.com and get a newsletter and a free ebook, The Money Myth-More Money Does Not Mean Less Stress.
Interview with Chrys’ mom
April 07, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBChrys and Shellie interview Chrys’ mom, Betty Jo Shackelford. More life lessons this week from a woman who married a Marine, raised six kids, and continues to be a light to a new generation. Don’t miss this podcast full of more golden nuggets of wisdom.
Interview with Shellie’s mom
March 31, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBMother’s Day is right around the corner and we’re here for it at Rocking it Grand! In today’s show, Chrys and Shellie interview Shellie’s mom, Charlotte Rushing. Life lessons just flow out of the mouths of this older generation who grew up with outdoor potties and few luxuries. Don’t miss this episode. It’s full of golden nuggets of wisdom. Find us on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube,(where you can see Shellie introduce “Papa”, too, once we close the show.)
Modeling the God-Centered Lifestyle
March 24, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBChrys and Shellie offer tips on modeling a God-centered life. With five kids and lots of grands between them, modeling what is good, and right is so important. Join them for this important topic.
Interview with Bella Mayo
March 17, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBChrys and Shellie interview Chrys’ granddaughter, Bella RobertsonMayo, on her life on Duck Dynasty and first book. Bella is the youngest of the Robertson clan and wasonly eight years old when Duck Dynasty started. Join us as Bella tells us what her favorite episode to filmwas and discusses her poetry book, My Greenhouse.
Parents, You Can Relax!
March 10, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBChrys and Shellie discuss ways parents can kick back and relax and it’s not going to the spa! Join them with five tips for relaxing that every parent can do. Heres’s a hint: The first thing we can all do is realize no child is perfect.
Interview with author John Sowers
March 03, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBChrys and Shellie interview John Sowers about his new book, Say All the Unspoken Things. John wrote letters to his three daughters saying everything he wants them to know if something were to happen to him. You’ll be encouraged and inspired to write your own letters to those you love.
Best Life Prayer Hacks for 2022
February 24, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBChrys and Shellie share their thoughts on building a stronger prayer life. Many times, we get caught up in the trap of approaching prayer like a “run on” sentence. We talk and talk without stopping to listen to God or give Him the best of our thoughts. Join Chrys and Shellie and learn how to slow down and offer God a more meaningful prayer life.
Where Does God Want Me?
February 17, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBChrys and Shellie share their thoughts on where God really wants His people. Is it a certain job, a city, or church or does God just want us in His presence? Join Chrys and Shellie for today’s discussion and learn where God wants you.
A Visit with Kay Robertson
February 10, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBChrys and Shellie visit with Kay Robertson, the matriarch of the Robertson clan of Duck Dynasty fame. Kay’s story is familiar to many of her fans, but she always has more stories to tell as well as lots of great wisdom. Join Chrys and Shellie today as Kay shares her past, present, and future plans.
The Carpenter’s Shed and Raising Boys to Be Men
February 03, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBChrys and Shellie talk with Josh Hudnall and Andrew Dodson with The Carpenter’s Shed. Josh and Andrew are dedicated to building better men and spend their days mentoring, leading and guiding young men who are struggling with life issues. Both men open our eyes to the crisis we are in facing in America today. Join Chrys and Shellie to hear some of today’s questions and many of the solutions they can offer. You can find them at thecarpentershed.com
Show Hope with Mary Beth Chapman
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBMary Beth Chapman, wife of Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman joins Chrys and Shellie to talk about Show Hope, the global adoption agency the Chapmans founded to help families on their adoption journeys.
Family history, genealogy, and faith with Kathy Howard
November 25, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBChrys and Shellie interview Kathy Howard, the author of Heirloom. Kathy is a Bible teacher and author of devotional and Bible studies. She speaks and writes from her home base in Dallas, TX. Listen in to learn how we can weave our family history, genealogy, and faith together to build a legacy for the next generation.
Stressless Christmas
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBAs fun as the holiday season is, it's also a set-up for stressing out! Join Chrys and Shellie as they unpack tips on how to have yourself a stressless little Christmas.
Jesus Followers with Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
November 11, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBChrys and Shellie interview Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright about their new book Jesus Followers. The book is filled with practical life lessons to help anyone lead their family in faith.
Our new book! Rocking It Grand: 18 Ways to Be a Game-Changing Grandma
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBChrys and Shellie take turns interviewing each other about their upcoming book launch, Rocking it Grand. Listen in as they discuss some of their favorite passages! Available wherever books are sold November 9th, 2021. Preorder the book here.
RESPECT
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBChrys and Shellie explore the topic of respect. Respect is sorely missing in our culture and necessary to building strong families.
Screens and Our Kids with Arlene Pellicene
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin Chrys and Shellie and their guest, Arlene Pellicaneas they discuss a fascinating book Arleneco-wrote with NYT's Best Selling author Gary Chapman, "Screen Kids". We recommend this book for parents and grandparents everywhere. It's timely and full of practical information and advice on how to help kids navigate the screen world.
Desperate Forgiveness with Lisa Robertson
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBChrys and Shellie welcome Lisa Robertson to talk about her life story and her latest book Desperate Forgiveness.
Grandparenting, Empty Nest, and More with Korie Robertson
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBKorie Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame, visits Rocking it Grand to talk about grandparenting joys. Join Chrys and Shellie and hear what Korie wants to still be rocking at eighty!
Seven Secrets to Building a Child's Healthy Self Esteem
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIt's a balancing act these days! How much is enough or too much when it comes to words of praise? The debate continues. Chrys and Shellie discuss the real secrets to a healthy self-esteem and it's not in our words.
Seven Secrets to Building a Child's Healthy Self Esteem
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBIt's a balancing act these days! How much is enough or too much when it comes to words of praise? The debate continues. Chrys and Shellie discuss the real secrets to a healthy self-esteem and it's not in our words.
Use it or Lose it
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBFor anyone interested in how to boost your memory, Chrys and Shellie share the information in a book titled Limitless. And who doesn't want to have a better memory. Tune in for hints and tips into retaining more information!
Use it or Lose it
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBFor anyone interested in how to boost your memory, Chrys and Shellie share the information in a book titled Limitless. And who doesn't want to have a better memory. Tune in for hints and tips into retaining more information!