Raising Rock

This week I get to sit down with someone who has deeply influenced my own journey—my mentor and friend, Jo Dalzell. Jo is a wife, mom of three, grandmother of nine, and one of the most steady examples of faithfulness I know. In this conversation, Jo shares about her early years of marriage as a South African newlywed married to an Irishman, the challenges of immigration, and the struggle of being...

The messages in today’s music and entertainment industry are shaping an entire generation—and not always for the better. In this episode, I sit down with Chloe, the face behind Make Music Right, an incredible movement dedicated to exposing the destructive messages hidden in popular music and calling parents to action. Together, we unpack how music influences culture, why it matters what our kids l...

Whether you homeschool full-time, part-time, or not at all, today’s episode with Kristi Clover is packed with encouragement and practical tips you can use in your home. Kristi is a well-known voice in the homeschooling world — but her wisdom goes far beyond academics. She shares how to intentionally teach your children a Christian worldview, no matter what type of schooling you choose, and how to...

This week on the Raising Rock Podcast, I’m joined again by the lovely Morgan Mullen of @mullendesignco—a stay-at-home mom turned business owner whose journey began with a simple goal: make $1,000 a month to help with groceries. Today, she runs a thriving interior design company, and in Part 2, we dive deeper into how she built it, why she built it, and how she keeps motherhood her first priority....

This week on the Raising Rock Podcast, I’m joined by the lovely Morgan Mullen of @mullendesignco—a stay-at-home mom turned business owner whose journey started with a simple goal: make $1,000 a month to help with groceries. Today, she runs a thriving interior design company, but what’s even more inspiring is how she’s done it—with gratitude, intention, and family at the center. In Part 1, we talk...

What does it really look like to live out your faith when it costs you something? In this episode, I sit down with Tori Jensen, a former first responder who was fired for standing firm in her religious beliefs during the challenges of 2020. Her story isn’t just about what she lost—it’s about what she gained: a deeper faith, stronger convictions, and a clear vision for the kind of courage she wants...

In this special episode—released on his 90th birthday—I sit down with my Papa, the first love of my life and the man who has quietly shaped generations with his steadiness, humility, and faith. A lifelong pastor, husband, father, and counselor, Papa shares the lessons learned from a lifetime of walking closely with the Lord and coming alongside others through their most defining seasons. This conv...

In part two of Helping Kids Resist Instant Gratification: Why Patience and Endurance Matter, we pick up right where we left off. In a world that prizes comfort, speed, and shortcuts, how do we raise kids who can endure, follow through, and keep their word? In this episode, I sit down with Jocelyn Cooper - pastor’s wife, homeschool mom of four, and one of the wisest mentors in my life - to talk abo...

In a world that prizes comfort, speed, and shortcuts, how do we raise kids who can endure, follow through, and keep their word? In this episode, I sit down with Jocelyn Cooper - pastor’s wife, homeschool mom of four, and one of the wisest mentors in my life - to talk about raising children who can grow into steady, trustworthy young adults. Jocelyn shares insight into why teaching patience and end...

We close the series with what might be the most tender of all the ROCK values—kindness. But don’t mistake it for weakness. In this episode, we explore how true kindness reflects the heart of God and carries quiet strength. In a world that’s increasingly self-focused, we talk about good old-fashioned kindness—why it matters, how it shapes our children, and why we’ve made it a pillar of Raising ROCK...

Part three is all about courage—not the loud, showy kind, butthe quiet strength that helps kids do what’s right, even when it’s hard. We talk about how to model true bravery for our children and why, in today’s world, it’s more important than ever to raise kids who can stand firm in truth—even if they have to stand alone. As always with ROCK, it starts in theheart. If you loved this episode, it wo...

In part two, we dive into a value that’s high on every mom’s radar: obedience. We share personal stories, honest reflections, and real-life moments that have shaped our perspective. Raising kids who can listen and respond with a willing heart isn’t easy—but it’s something we’re all working toward. This conversation is full of grace, laughter, and encouragement for moms who want to cultivate obedie...

In part one of this four-part conversation, my mom and I unpack the first core value of Raising Rock—Respect. We talk about what it really means to honor others, how respect has shifted in our culture, and why teaching our kids to live with consideration and regard for others is so foundational. This episode sets the stage for what ROCK is all about. If you loved this episode, it would mean so muc...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Raising Rock Podcast! In this grace-filled conversation, we open up about why this podcast exists, how it started, and what it means to raise kids with intention in a world that often glorifies chaos. You’ll hear the story behind the name Raising Rock , what it looks like to parent with faith and purpose, and why we believe being present isn’t enough—our ki...