Embracing Your Season: Raising Littles and Understanding Teens with Paige Clingenpeel

Where does God’s goodness fit when we’re confronted with grief? How do we grapple with the command to “be of good cheer” (John 16:33) when life is a daily struggle? Today’s guest, Dr. Curt Thompson has made it his life’s work to understand how God sees us, knows us, loves us, and welcomes us into His arms, even in the midst of unimaginable grief. With great authenticity and vulnerability, Dr. Curt...

What can we do as parents to strengthen our kids spiritually before they leave the home? On this week’s episode of Embracing Your Season , Paige Clingenpeel welcomes back international speaker, author, and Christian apologist, Alex McFarland. Together, Paige and Alex discuss who has the most influence on your kids as they grow, the importance of intentional family time (including meals together wh...

Every marriage has busy seasons and any parent will tell you that when you add kids to the mix, things get next-level crazy. Between sleep deprivation, a messy home, financial strains, and overstimulation, it can seem like you and your spouse are ships passing in the night, barely acknowledging that each of you is taking on water! How do you keep connecting with this person you vowed to love til d...

As 2024 comes to a close, join host Paige Clingenpeel and producer Mike Segovia on a soundbite journey through some of her favorite conversations of the year. Check out Paige’s takeaways below and the specific episodes mentioned so you can go back and listen again - or catch up on any you might have missed! Thank you for listening in during 2024, we can’t wait to share all of the NEW and EXCITING...

In today’s episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Leslie Vernick. Leslie Vernick is a licensed clinical social worker, relationship coach, and author of multiple books including Emotionally Destructive Marriages , which is the primary topic of this episode. With frank honesty and dee...

In today’s episode of Embracing Your Season , Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Sharon May. Dr. Sharon is an author and speaker, she holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Masters Degree in Theology, and is the founder and President of Safe Haven Relationship Center. Together, Paige and Dr. Sharon dis...

On today’s episode of Embracing Your Season , Paige welcomes Emmy award-winning editor, author, speaker, and ministry founder, Jenny Randle. Paige and Jenny discuss Jenny’s latest book, Flash Theology, and how to bring theology into our homes and our parenting. Jenny shares how Christians are/can be intimated by the idea of theology when in reality, it simply means the study of God. This is a prac...

With the addition of personal phones and laptops, social media, e-learning, and more, school education has changed. We find ourselves saying, “Back in my day…”, while our kids roll their eyes and misjudge our age by 25 years. Things are different, yes. Our kids are facing new challenges in school, yes - but what they need from us while they’re living at home hasn’t. Today, Paige is joined by Cleve...

In today’s episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Gregory Jantz. Dr. Jantz is a nationally certified psychologist, a licensed mental health counselor, the author of over 45 books, and the founder of The Center, a Top 10 Facility for Depression Treatment. Together, Paige and Dr. J...

In today’s episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Zach Clinton. Zach is a licensed resident counselor who currently serves as the Vice President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, is the host of the renowned ‘Built Different Podcast’, and is President & Host of...

In today’s episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige welcomes Sara Baldwin, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Story House Ministries, a licensed mental health counselor, wife, and mother of 4. Paige and Sara dive deep into the practice of therapy and how knowing your story intimately; the good, the bad, and the ugly, is paramount to a healthy life. They discuss common misconceptions surroundi...

*Listener Discretion Advised* This episode contains adult themes such as depression, suicide, self-harm, sex, and others. We suggest listening to this show with headphones or when your littles are not around. On today’s episode of Embracing Your Season , Paige welcomes Jennifer Barnes, a licensed K-6 educator with over 14 years of experience in the field who is currently the Director of Programmin...

Picture the scene: your kid tells you so-and-so’s parent (your friend) said something mean about them to someone else. You see red. There’s no deep breath, there’s no prayer sent heavenward - you pick up your phone, shoot off a text…and then come to find out it was all a big misunderstanding. UGH. Friends, we’ve all been there. Parenting fails are REAL and probably more frequent than we want. So,...

On today’s episode of Embracing Your Season , Paige has a special conversation with Rhonda Haslett and her son Maxx. Maxx’s story is one of hopelessness to hope; of chasing substance-induced highs and self-harming behavior to encountering God and His love in a deeply powerful way. With honesty and vulnerability, Maxx and his mom share the journey their family navigated while he was in some of the...

“First, we form habits, they they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or they’ll eventually conquer you.” - Anonymous Most of us don’t really think about our daily habits. Aside from our morning coffee or making lunch for the kids before they head off to school - our days just kind of happen. If we started being intentional in the way we lived each day, how much of a difference could we expect to se...

In 2011, Melinda Patrick’s daughter came to her and confessed that she was experiencing same-sex attraction. Melinda, an avid follower of Jesus and an active member of her church community was completely caught off-guard, and, admittedly, didn’t handle it well. On today’s episode, Paige has a raw and honest conversation with Melinda about her ongoing journey with her daughter  - and how God in His...

On today’s episode of Embracing Your Season , Paige welcomes friend, motivational speaker, and author of Worth Seeing , Amy Williams. Amy is a certified Gang Intervention Specialist, a youth ministry veteran of over 29 years, and currently the Project Coordinator for the Ilinois Youth Center for New Life Centers Chicagoland. Paige and Amy discuss God’s heart for the marginalized and why the church...

Description: *Trigger Warning* This episode mentions sexual abuse and listener discretion is advised. On today’s episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige is joined by author Ben Locke. Ben’s story is one of deep pain, frustration, and wrestling with God ultimately leading to an unexpected outlet for his suffering. Ben’s book, In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near , is a raw, vulnerable, and poetic image o...

In today’s episode, Paige is joined by Jennifer Pepito, host of the Restoration Home podcast, founder of The Peaceful Press, and author of the new book Habits for a Sacred Home . As a mother of seven, Jennifer shares her insights on what it truly means to create a ‘sacred’ home (and why it’s not as daunting as it sounds). Together, they explore the importance of intentionality in instilling strong...

So, what’s the difference between worry and anxiety?   Having lived with undiagnosed anxiety and depression for 36 years, Nichole Suvar felt like there was something inherently wrong with her. She loved her family, community, and work - and yet she still felt like the world might be better off without her in it. Listen in as author and intentional-living strategist Nichole shares with Paige the ti...

Today on Embracing Your Seaso n, Paige shares a message with parents as they enter the chaotic season of back-to-school. With encouragement and actionable items to equip your kids, this episode is the boost your family needs as they enter a new school season.  Paige’s Takeaways: Teach your kids that words DO hurt. Words do have power and they can shape our identity. We can equip our kids to choose...

Description:  Joining Paige on this week's episode of Embracing Your Season , is the amazing Elizabeth Urbanowicz. Elizabeth is a Christ follower who is passionate about equipping kids to understand  the truth of a Biblical worldview. She has always had a zeal for working with kids as evidenced by a previous career teaching in a Christian elementary school. Elizabeth is the founder of Foundat...

J oin Page Clingenpeel on this week's episode of Embracing Your Season , as she invites special guest, Tiffany Gardner to join her on the show. Tiffany is the Engage Director at Pine Hills Church in Fort Wayne, IN. With a bachelors in Ministry and Bible and a Masters in Business Administration, she is very passionate about walking alongside people and leading them into a relationship with Jes...

On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season , Paige has an amazing guest on the show. Courtney Joseph Fallick is a best-selling author of the book: Still Standing as well as the founder of Women Living Well Ministries and Good Morning Girls. Listen and be inspired as Courtney shares how after 19 years of marriage and ministry, her world was upended due to infidelity. Having children, navi...

As a mother, have you ever struggled with fear and anxiety when it comes to your kids safety and protection? On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season , Paige welcomes Jessica Landmon on the show. Jessica is the founder of Women Get Real Ministries where she empowers women by helping them get free from the bondage of fear and encourages them to find their calling and boldly walk in it....