For Parents

Jenny and Wade are grandparents and do an extraordinary job of creating memorable moments with their grandkids. In this episode they talk about practical ways to plan out time with kids that makes it fun, life-giving and super special. Wade has experience in recreational ministry and currently works for Upwards. Jenny is a natural creative type and has a gift for finding the fun activity! Here is...

Amy and Andrew have a teenager and a set of twins in elementary school. They talk about what it was like managing twins and helping their oldest child navigate the newness of having new siblings. They talk about how knowing their kids personalities helps them navigate how to best parent their kids. They shared their most helpful resource has been the people that are a few seasons ahead who provide...

Valerie is a prayer warrior, an entrepreneur, a mom of two girls and a make it happen kind of person. She shares her journey of starting her business, writing her books and how in the middle of all of that her and her family prioritize rest. Her books are all here. Purchase her Val Marie prayer journal here . She mentioned a great organizing and goal setting resource called Power Sheets from Culti...

In this episode Ivy tells a story that helps you think about the times that cause you to slow down. Maybe those slow times are preparing you to actually run your best race.

Georgia and her husband, Scott, are raising 3 boys in the Atlanta area. In this episode, she shares about a traumatic experience that ultimately led her and her family to trust God even more. While this will be a painful story to hear, it is one that is full of redemption and beauty. The passage Georgia mentions is Daniel 3:17-18.   If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve...

Shelby and Drew are six weeks into raising their baby! The further away we get from having a new baby there are some things we just forget. In this conversation Shelby and Drew talk about their birth experience and the joys and challenges of being in the newborn phase. At the end of the day this episode is meant to remind you that you aren't alone in the journey.

Carlos is a dad to three, a preacher, a former NFL players and full of a wisdom. He talks about growing up as a foster child and then being adopted. He talks about his dad and what he learned from him. This episode gives an incredible perspective.

Jenny and Kevin have 3 girls - 2 are in college and their youngest is in kindergarten. They talk about their journey to adopt their third and how they experienced God through it. They also are the owners of Haystack!

Kim and her husband, Randy have raised 3 girls. She talks about all sorts of girl things - clothes, friends, school and most importantly, how prayer was the most valuable thing she did with her girls. It's a great conversation! Kim talked about how important Moms in Prayer was to her. A couple of other great prayer resources for you: Every Moment Holy Val Marie Paper Journal Book of Common Prayer...

Ivy recently reflected on the incredibly impactful life of Jeanette Hilley, and shares some lessons she learned from her example. While this story has nothing to do with organization here's the episode on organization she mentions.

Ivy shares a story about something her 5 year old did that reminded her of a bigger truth.

Carrie and Jason talk about how their family of four came to be, and obedience to God played a HUGE part in that. They have two girls - one is biological and the other is adopted. However, their adoption story is not conventional. It's an incredible story told by two wonderful people! I mention this YouTube video !

In this episode Ivy shares three stories about Christmas, and some things to think about in order to make this season special for your family. Purchase an ADVENT calendar here.

This episode is all about how Buddy & Gail made their way from Richardson, Texas to NYC. How they raised their two children in the big city - their daughter is Abigail and their son is Coleman.  They are pretty remarkable people and their kids are too. Buddy and Gail both have extensive experience on Broadway.  They currently own a wonderful tap and musical theatre school called Shuf...

Debbie describes what her oldest son was like when he was little, and what caused her to eventually look into ADHD. She shares in a honest way how she struggled, how she persevered and how parenting her son has helped her become the person she is supposed to be.

Mary & Rod have 4 boys - 3 are adults and their 4th came as somewhat of a total surprise! They talk about having their youngest son later in life, and how parenting him is a gift. They are incredible parents to boys, and their story will inspire you to treasure the moments with your kids.

In this episode Spencer shares about his mental illness, and the journey he has taken to persevere through this challenge. He talks about things his parents did to support him through the journey. He has found healing through sharing his journey, and bringing it out of the darkness into the light. For parents his story is a great reminder that as parents we do no get to write our children's storie...

Abbie and Rick are parents to three boys, and Noah, their oldest son, has down syndrome. They talk about what it was like when they first found out about his diagnosis, and how talking to another family a few years ahead of them gave them hope for Noah's future. That journey inspired them to help connect more parents raising children with down syndrome through an organization called HopeStory . Fo...

In this episode Lindsay and Steve talk about parenting this six kids. Their oldest is a girl, and she's in her 20s and married, the next is a girl in high school, the next is a girl in middle school the  next two are boys also in middle school in the same grade (they aren't twins - one is adopted and they other is biological), and their youngest is a girl they adopted from China. Th...

This episode is a conversation with Emily and Yancey, parents of two boys. Emily and Yancey met while serving in the military, and they share their experiences of raising their two boys while pursuing this calling. Military life has caused their family to move all over the world, and we talk about how their kids have learned to adjust to each new place. We talk about the challenging things about i...

In this episode Matt and Mary Kathryn share their story.  Matt is the Food Services Coordinator at a beautiful camp called New Life Ranch in Oklahoma so we talk a lot about camp life, why camp is special and a little bit about food.  However, we actually talk a lot more about the uncomfortable steps it took to move their family of five from the big city of Dallas to a small tow...

While siblings do share parents, they typically have totally different personalities, interest and motivations. In this episode Collin, Spencer and Travis talk about ways their parents celebrated and supported their differences and fully invested in their lives. Hearing these grown boys talk about how much they appreciated their parents support provides a great perspective!

In this episode I talk with Laura about her experience growing up, and things that her parents did to help her know Jesus. She talks about what it is like now being a mom of a boy and girl, and how she felt compelled to start a podcast for kids. She will share how the podcast has helped her point her own children towards Jesus.  There's also a great story of being obedient when God promp...

John is the founder of an organization called Middleman Ministries that supports the skateboard community by helping teenagers realize their IDENTITY, PURPOSE, and COMMUNITY in Christ. John lives in Waco with his wife and 3 kids. He loves skateboarding, fixing up cars and doing those things alongside other people. In this episode he will share so many great concepts that will make you think a litt...

This episode is a short story about what the kindness and generosity we experience when we share our painful journey with others. Warning: It includes a story about our sweet chocolate lab, Deuce. You might cry.