Healthy Homes

Three education paths, no perfect choice: an honest look at homeschool, private, and public school from parents who've done all three! In this episode, Josh and Katie walk through the three paths every parent eventually has to weigh: homeschool, private, and public school. No single answer, no universal right choice, just an honest look at what each path offers, drawn from their own experience...

That meltdown isn't defiance — it's a message. And until we learn to read it, we'll keep correcting the behavior while missing what it was trying to tell us. In this conversation, Katie and Josh sit down with Pastor Abby Christian to dismantle one of the most common (and most exhausting) lenses parents carry: that bad behavior just means a bad kid. Abby walks through what's actuall...

AUDIO DISCLAIMER: Hey Fam! We unfortunately had some technical difficulties with the audio of the last 10 minutes of the episode. We apologize for the dip in clarity and appreciate your grace as you listen. "I feel nervous" and "I have anxiety" can describe the same moment — but one names an experience, and the other starts to name you. That difference may be impacting your lif...

What if the triggers, flashbacks, and moments of dysregulation aren't signs that something is broken in you? What if your brain is desperately trying to finish something? In this conversation, Josh + Katie sit down to unpack the effects of trauma with licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Andie McQuitty. Katie shares how her own flashbacks completely stopped after going through the process o...

You've forgiven the person. You've set the boundary. You've tried to have discernment about what your kids are watching. And somehow you're still standing in your kitchen wondering if you actually did any of it right. In this Season 1 Q&A, Josh and Katie work through the questions you sent in after the first season — the in-between ones that don't get a clean answer in a 60...

This week, Josh and Katie share four questions to ask Holy Spirit that bring clarity, peace, and real-time “marching orders” when life feels overwhelming. From parenting and leadership to everyday decisions, the conversation paints a vision for a Spirit-led lifestyle where discernment becomes practical and obedience produces peace. You’ll leave with a framework that makes recognizing God’s voice s...

Unaddressed wounds can quietly shape our closest relationships more than we realize. Josh and Katie name the subtle ways these patterns form and share the intentional process the Lord used to lead them into healing—a repeatable pathway for partnering with the Holy Spirit in heart work while staying grounded in truth and hope. If you're looking to gain freedom from past wounds and step into gre...

Forgiveness sounds simple—until it’s daily, undeserved, and inconvenient. Subtle offenses can build up quickly when we don't have a strong understanding of forgiveness. If you’ve ever struggled to let something go, wondered how to raise kids who refuse bitterness, or felt weighed down by past hurts that don't seem to go away, this episode will help you to reframe forgiveness as a lifestyle...

In this episode, Josh and Katie enter a conversation that feels both timely and tender—our culture's growing interest in the spiritual realm. From horror films to tarot cards and “just-for-fun” astrology, they talk about what it really means to guard your heart, prevent desensitization, and protect yourself from fear-based mindsets. Learn how we can renew our minds and anchor ourselves in who...

This week, global ministry leader Eric Watt shares hard-won wisdom on following Jesus with a tender, resilient heart. Alongside Josh and Katie, he reflects on the beauty of the global Church, the subtle pull of power and platform, navigating betrayal without losing intimacy with God, and the grounding gift of family. Eric highlights what Western believers can learn from Eastern faith communities a...

Josh and Katie talk about what a culture of honor looks like in their home and community, and how learning to “see according to the Spirit” changes everything from parenting to friendships to leadership. You’ll hear real examples of what honor sounds like—calling people into who God says they are, without enabling unhealthy behavior or avoiding accountability. You’ll take away fresh language and a...

When the people we love are hurting, our instinct is often to step in and fix it. In this episode, Josh and Katie talk about the subtle line between being a safe, loving presence and stepping into the role of rescuer—and how our identity can easily get tangled up in the need to be needed. They share the mindset shift that changed everything for them: moving from “they need me” to “they need Him.”...

Emotional safety is the foundation of healthy homes and thriving relationships. When people feel safe, honesty increases, vulnerability deepens, and transformation becomes possible. In this conversation, Josh and Katie share simple, powerful tools that you can use to help your community feel seen, known, and free to be honest without fear of shock or judgment. Whether you’re parenting, leading in...

Longtime friend and trusted spiritual father Allen Hood joins Josh and Katie for a conversation on knowing Jesus personally—and allowing that knowledge to reshape everything from prayer to parenting. Allen shares his own story with disarming honesty, unpacking how “beholding Christ” in secret becomes the quiet engine of transformation, and how confession within a safe community leads to a life fre...

When we talk about healthy homes, we’re not just talking about families with kids. We’re talking about every season of life — singles, married couples, parents, empty nesters, single parents, students — everyone. This podcast is about building healthy homes in every stage and season. We can't wait for you to join us in launching the Healthy Homes podcast!

If you want stronger connection, deeper trust, and freedom from hiding, this conversation is for you! In this episode, Josh and Katie unpack why defensiveness is usually rooted in shame, how to “tell the truth on ourselves,” and why taking responsibility actually builds trust instead of weakening it. From parenting moments to workplace dynamics, this conversation gives a vision for a Kingdom cultu...

We're finally here! After years of conversations and ideas, the Healthy Homes Podcast is officially launching, and we couldn’t be more excited! When we talk about healthy homes, we’re not just talking about families with kids. We’re talking about every season of life — singles, married couples, parents, empty nesters, single parents, students — everyone. This podcast is about building healthy home...