OneFamily Podcast

How do we raise children who are willing to embrace new experiences instead of automatically saying, "I don't like that!"? Discover how one simple family motto, can nurture an open spirit, positive expectations, and a willingness to embrace life's adventures.

As parents, we want to raise children who do more than behave when we're watching—we want them to develop the character to make wise choices on their own. One Halloween, the costumes, candy, and laughter took a back seat to something far more meaningful: seeing our boys understand and put into practice a value we'd taught them.

Teaching kids to help around the house is a wonderful opportunity to build responsibility, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Discover how simple, age-appropriate chores can help your children grow, contribute with pride, and learn that they have an important place on your family team!

Love is the most dynamic force we know. It reflects God's character, transforms lives, and leads us toward a fuller, richer life.  Last week, in our interview with Lis and Dave Marr, they spoke about the importance of speaking Love Languages and the impact it made with their family. Be sure to revisit last week's podcast ( https://onefamilyhwl.org/event/podcast/ ) for more insights on this week's...

What does it take to build a family where love, respect, and connection thrive? It starts with being intentional about the values you want your family to live by. In this special episode of the OneFamily Podcast, we launch our new guest interview series with Dave and Lis Marr, sharing the practical principles that transformed their marriage and parenting journey.

Are you playing to win—or playing not to lose? In football, the "Prevent Defense" is designed to protect a lead, but playing too cautiously can cost a team the game.  The same thing can happen in marriage, parenting, work, and life. What's driving your decisions: fear and avoidance, or the desire to grow, connect, and pursue what matters most? 

Ever had a parenting moment where you thought, "What just happened?" Rachel and her husband, Aaron, are great parents who have invested in their parenting journey—including taking several OneFamily online parenting classes. They know the tools, they've put them into practice, and they're intentional about raising their boys. But sometimes… things just don't work out the way we planned!

We encounter many couples who are completely exhausted and worn out. Too often, they strive for an impossible outcome — Perfection. They believe their marriage and parenting have to be perfect in order to have a great marriage and thriving children.  But here's the reality: We are not perfect. And we don't have to be.

Children may resist structure, but structure helps them grow. As we move into a new school year, the goal isn't simply to enforce rules—it's to help our children develop habits, responsibility, and ultimately the self-discipline to manage life on their own. 

Anger, frustration, and disappointment are a part of life as a child and as an adult.  There will always be times when these difficult emotions happen, but how we respond and express ourselves is the key to emotional maturity. 

We've all heard the saying, "There's no free lunch." But behind this simple phrase is an important lesson for our children. As parents, we can teach them to recognize the work and sacrifice behind what they receive, grow in gratitude, and move from asking, "What do I get?" to "How can I contribute?" Grateful children become generous adults—and generous people strengthen families, communities, and...

Choosing friends wisely is a skill our children need to learn. As each new school year begins, it's an important opportunity to teach them how to recognize healthy friendships, make wise choices, and become the kind of friend who brings out the best in others. Learn more about teaching this skill:

Parenting is not intuitive and often we find ourselves "winging it" by applying those things we liked and avoided from our own parents.  This week, we share something from our own experience that has shaped our family in a compelling and profound way — and eventually became one of the reasons we created OneFamily.

Back to school isn't just about getting the kids ready—it's an opportunity for the whole family to reset, refocus, and reconnect. From preschool to high school, every season brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. Discover how we used the start of each school year to strengthen our family, build responsibility, and get back to what matters most.

As August quickly approaches, families all across the country are getting ready to experience one of the biggest transitions of the year... A new school year. No matter what stage you're currently in, today we want to encourage you with one important truth: Every school year is another opportunity to bless and release our children.

Every day, we hear from moms and dads who want to build a stronger family. They want healthier communication, stronger marriages, and the confidence to raise resilient children. Like all of us, they're doing their best—but many simply need practical encouragement, trusted guidance, and proven tools to help them navigate marriage and parenting.  That's why OneFamily exists .

Parenting is not intuitive and often we find ourselves "winging it" by applying those things we liked and avoided from our own parents.  This week, we share something from our own experience that has shaped our family in a compelling and profound way — and eventually became one of the reasons we created OneFamily.

This summer, don't feel pressured to create a constant stream of entertainment for your children. Some of the most meaningful memories your children make may come from the simplest moments.  Let your kids be creative. Let them be bored. Let them play.

This week, as our nation celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Lis and Dave wrote in their Tuesday Letter about the importance of appreciating the good in our country that we often take for granted. In today's podcast, we expand on that idea and share several important lessons and insights parents can teach their children as we celebrate America 250.

Last week, we began a conversation about four ways fathers can intentionally build connection and a trusting relationship with their children. Today, we're going to finish the remaining four intentional practices and share a ninth principle we discovered along the way that became an important perspective and part of our parenting journey.

With Father's Day coming up, we thought it would be a great time to revisit a teaching that profoundly impacted our family - The Father's Mandate, from Growing Kids God's Way by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo.  This teaching outlines eight intentional practices to help fathers connect and build strong, trusting relationships with their children. It provided Rich with practical ways to be more purposeful...

As parents, "time" often feels like one of the hardest things to manage. There never seems to be enough of it. But over the years, we began realizing something important: we usually make time for the things we truly value.

Active listening is a creative force. Much like "speaking life," listening has powerful neurological, emotional, and relational impact. It communicates acceptance, understanding, safety, and care. It creates an environment where people feel seen, valued, and free to grow.

One of the many questions we get from parents every year is, "How do I get my child, or even teenager, to stop whining and throwing a temper tantrum?   As we head into summer, these troublesome behaviors tend to ramp up and many parents notice more emotional outbursts, more complaining, more frustration, and more battles at home.  So this week we will look at: Why kids whine and throw tantrums, wh...

Love is the most dynamic force we know. It reflects God's character, transforms lives, and leads us toward a fuller, richer life.  This week we want to share three practical ideas to help you express love within your family that are meaningful and long lasting.