For Parents

This episode is a short story about a time my mom showed me how to process through big decisions.

In this episode you will hear from Ron. He has 3 grown daughters and a son in elementary school. He talks about how he started building relationships with people that lived on the streets and how he has included his children in those experiences. We talk about how as a family you can serve the homeless population, and how you can talk to your kids about it. To see more about Church Under...

On this episode Marcy and her daughter, Jessica talk all about hospitality. If you have ever been in Marcy or Jessica’s homes, you’ve experienced that sense of comfort, belonging and very good food! Marcy is a mom of 3, grandmother of 9 and hosting large groups is her area of expertise. Her daughter, Jessica, has learned a lot from her mom, and is carrying on the legacy of welcoming...

On this episode Leigh talks about the systems and processes she has in place to create order and organization in the home while also allowing her 4 kids to be kids. She shares how she keeps a handle on laundry, schedules, virtual school (!) and toys. As her family has grown she has been on a journey to figure out what areas she needs hold a little more loosely. She's learned how to let her kids be...

Correll and Robby share their experience of parenting through the loss of their 16 daughter, Kaitlin. They share how they navigate life without her and the remarkable things that God has done through this pain. A few weeks before Kaitlin's death her life was changed at a Young Life camp. The following year Correl and Robbie attended that same exact camp to see all of the things she experienced. Wh...

Kendall and Kathy have known each other for a long time, but their lives became a little more intertwined when Kendall had her first child. Since then Kathy has become a great source of support and encouragement for Kendall and her family. They talk about how openness and vulnerability has led to a meaningful friendship.   Also, Kendall is my sister, and our mom passed away before w...

On today's episode young adults Audrey, Austen, Aly Jo and Andrew talk about their parents. They talk about boundaries or rules their parents had when they were little that were frustrating or annoying at the time, but now they are thankful for them. Boundaries like TV shows they could watch, video games in the home, being outside and piano lessons. Their perspective on those things now is so help...

Vicki shares ways that she pursued Jesus when she her three children were little, and how her relationship with Jesus has grown over time. She was inspired by the movie War Room , when her oldest went to college she changed his closet into her prayer room. It helped her see the ways God was answering her prayers. Her mom prayed scripture for her, and she has done that with her kids. Her favorite v...

This episode is a short story about a time that God used nature to speak to my weary soul.

Blake and Amanda, a dad and his daughter talk about their experiences of working together.  Blake founded a PR firm awhile ago and few years ago Amanda became the CEO. While family business is something that is not unique, the ways that Blake and Amanda have intentionally collaborated is unique and amazing. Blake and Amanda's Public Relations Firm: Three Box Strategic

Joanna and Tim talk about how they raised their 4 kids - Audrey, Austen, Aly Jo and Andrew.  Two of their children are in the working world and two are in college. Anyone that knows the kids knows how much they sharpen and love each other. We discuss the things parents can do to help cultivate sibling relationships so that when they are adults they support and encourage each other.

Michelle and Susan, a mom and her daughter, share their unique experiences of being stay at home moms. Michelle and her husband, Tom, raised three children. Tom’s rigorous and demanding work schedule led Michelle to stay home once she became a mom. Just recently after Susan had her second child she left her outside of the home job to become a stay at home mom. We will talk about the grea...

This episode is actually the audio of a video recording from a sermon series at FBCR called Reset. Brandi and Flor talk about what God has done in the lives of their families during this interesting year. If you would like to see the video of this here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=514zy3gxBU0

Turner talks about her experience of being a mom of 4 kids, the South Tampa YoungLife Area Director and lessons learned from watching her mom fight through rheumatoid arthritis. She brings the truth of Romans 5:3-5 to life by sharing personal stories of how the suffering and pain she experienced actually produced character in her life. It's a great perspective for a mom or dad helping their child...

Does the role of parenting ever feel overwhelming or too big of a job? Join the club. What if we were never meant to do it alone? Ivy shares about a time that parenting was challenging. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

In this conversation Brenda shares experiences she had with her two daughters, Tori and Abby, to help cultivate their independence and confidence. Tori and Abby talk about ways their mom encouraged and equipped them, while also having strong boundaries and holding them accountable to hard things. Not an easy balance, but Brenda did that beautifully! Here are Tori and Abby's social media accounts:...

Listen to the conversation with Fred, Anne and Julie. Fred and his wife, Mary raised 3 girls, and we discuss specific ways that Fred connected to his girls from babies through adulthood. There are so many practical ideas in this episode from dinner time, bed time, dating and creating memorable experiences. It's so good! If you leave this episode wanting more, please reach out to Fred or his daught...

As I look back at my childhood I see how through the people around me God was planting truths deep inside. This episode includes a couple of childhood memories and one more recent experience that show how truths can be planted inside of us and bubble up later.

Kimberly and Kyle have raised 3 unique and awesome boys! On this episode we talk about what it was like when they were all little, and the things they wish they hadn't stressed about.

Brett and Shawn talk honestly about the joys and challenges of adopting two children. Their adoption story includes open adoption and being white parents raising bi-racial children. Their daughter, Bri also shares about what it means to have Brett and Shawn as parents, and the experiences that led her to be the bold, beautiful person she is today. To hear more thoughts from Brett, Shawn & Bri,...

Fran and Jim talk about how they cultivate creativity in their home. While their girls are wired differently - one likes messes and the other likes lots of organization - they both enjoy finding things around the house and creating new things from it. You will hear about a lot of different family projects they dreamed up, and how they worked together to make those dreams happen. Below are the link...

Jett and Connor are the incredible sons of Randy and Michelle who were featured in the last episode. They are well spoken and honest about their experiences growing up. Their parents were generous with their time, and made every effort to show up for their boys. While maybe as boys they didn't realize this gift, now that they are adults they can see it and be thankful for it. Music is Metropolis D...

Michelle and Randy have raised two boys while both have high pressure, demanding jobs. They talk about how they made the decision to both work outside of the home, and the choices they made when their oldest son Jett, was diagnosed with leukemia. I loved hearing about they ways they supported each other and made sacrifices to show up for their boys. So many nuggets of wisdom in here... enjoy! Musi...