Family Readiness Project

Send us Fan Mail The year 2025 served as a "gut punch" to the American family, marked by a national mourning for lost standards and an escalation of digital and cultural threats. We are moving past the "good start" of last year to a refined, active mission: waking up and equipping families to reclaim their homes from institutions that have ignored or failed them. Key "Wake...

Send us Fan Mail Joshua Carter is a good man. He works hard.  He loves his wife.  He shows up.  He goes to church. But one ordinary day exposes a quiet truth he can’t ignore anymore:  he’s been managing life — not leading it. In this story-driven episode, we introduce Joshua and the Carter family, and we follow him through a moment every man eventually faces: Am I actually becoming the man God mad...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays should be a season of joy — but for many families, it’s actually a season of stress, obligation, and burnout.  If you’re smiling on the outside but exhausted on the inside, this episode is for you. Rick breaks down:  • Why families spiral during December  • The spiritual and emotional cost of overcommitment  • How to set boundaries without guilt  • The role of fathers...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dig straight into something most parents never think about:   how their daily habits — and the conformity fueling them — shape the strength or weakness of their entire home. You’ll learn:  • How mediocrity forms quietly in modern families  • Why conformity is the enemy of strong parenting  • How your habits model identity and character to your kids  • Why Chris...

Send us Fan Mail Giving thanks for this great and uniquely American holiday! A bit of history, and our gift and responsibility of freedom!  Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Send us Fan Mail AI isn’t your enemy or your savior. In this episode, Rick lays out a biblical “third path”: use AI as a tool—don’t let it master your mind, your time, or your kids. • The two bad extremes: hype vs. hysteria • Why constant AI reliance weakens critical thinking • Deepfakes & scams: implement a family CODE WORD • The Read • Pray • Plan framework for busy parents • Practical bound...

Send us Fan Mail War, rumors of war, and the middle ground between paranoia and ignorance. In this episode of the Family Readiness Project: What the U.S. and China are preparing for — and why it matters for families Why blind fear or blind ignorance both leave your kids unprotected The draft conversation: why sons and daughters may be affected How cyberattacks, power grids, and supply chains impac...

Send us Fan Mail Charlie Kirk lived with conviction and died for truth. His stand — and the tragic murder of Irina Zarutska — remind us that silence is not an option for families of faith. In this episode, we’ll talk about: Why Charlie’s death matters for every parent What meekness really means (strength under control) How moms and dads can reclaim authority in their homes Practical steps to lead...

Send us Fan Mail When the unthinkable happens, most families are left unprepared. In this episode, Rick Seigmund unpacks the reality of school shootings and public attacks—and why nothing has truly changed since Columbine. Learn how to: Spot red flags and pre-attack indicators Talk with your kids clearly, without fear Take practical steps to prepare your home, school, and community This isn’t abou...

Send us Fan Mail Fathers are under attack — in culture, in media, and in the very definition of manhood. But the truth is clear: dads set the standard in their homes. For sons, for daughters, for wives, for the future. In this special Episode 10, Rick calls fathers back to the frontlines and unpacks the redemption of fatherhood: 👉 What Scripture shows us about Adam’s sin of omission — and how men...

Send us Fan Mail Are you blind to danger—or so paranoid you’re smothering your kids? Neither protects them. In this episode, Rick breaks down how to find the biblical balance. 👉 In this episode you’ll learn: • Why normalcy bias blinds families to real threats  • How helicopter parenting fractures trust and drives kids away  • The biblical “Protector’s Posture” parents need today  • 3 practical st...

Send us Fan Mail Every family walks through milestones—some planned, some that knock the wind out of you. From birthday candles to broken bones, from the joy of new beginnings to the sorrow of saying goodbye, these moments shape your children’s worldview and resilience. In this episode, we unpack: How to involve kids in significant life events in a way that strengthens—not scares—them Biblical per...

Send us Fan Mail Two families. Two tragedies. One urgent wake-up call.  In this special episode, we respond to two real incidents—one at a Walmart in Michigan, the other in a quiet Arkansas park—where violence erupted without warning. What can parents learn from these moments? How do we protect our kids in public spaces without falling into fear? This episode builds on last week’s “Mom Awareness”...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is for every mom who wants to stay alert and aware— without living in fear. And, a real life story of a mom having to step in to save a child in danger. Rick Sigmund, former federal agent and protector, breaks down how to move from anxious to equipped when you're out with your kids. From mindset to practical steps, this is about walking in strength and confidence...

Send us Fan Mail Even in faith-filled homes, kids are being discipled daily—by systems not built to honor God. This episode exposes the Prussian roots of American education, the lingering influence on today’s families, and what you can do to build spiritual and cultural resilience at home. Get the free Digital Discernment Crash Course: www.familyreadinessproject.com/digital-discernment-course #Wor...

Send us Fan Mail Too many families today are overwhelmed, disconnected, and distracted—and it’s not by accident. In this episode, we walk through the 7 essential systems that faith-centered homes use to thrive: How to set the tone each day Why you need a family calendar and mission Digital boundaries that actually work And the power of rest, meals, and shared responsibility This isn’t theory. It’s...

Send us Fan Mail How do you become the kind of parent your kids want to follow? In a world full of noise, distraction, and broken models of leadership, it’s time for families to reset—and it starts with us. In this powerful episode, we break down: Why leadership at home is not about being perfect—but being intentional The hidden ways culture undermines parental authority Practical steps to reestab...

Send us Fan Mail In a world filled with war, online predators, and cultural confusion, parents are often stuck between fear and passivity. But there’s a better way. In this episode, we walk through a 3-step reset to help Christian families rise above the chaos—starting with your home, your leadership, and your communication. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: The 5 biggest digital threats to your children in 2...

Send us Fan Mail The Family Readiness Project Podcast is for parents who refuse to surrender their children to chaos, culture, or compromise. Hosted by a former federal agent and security expert turned faith-driven father, this show equips moms and dads to lead their homes with clarity, courage, and conviction. Every episode tackles the real threats facing families today—digital predators, AI mani...