Greg and Jacquie Francis | Coaching, Resilience

High Performance Parenting | Biblical Wisdom for Raising Leaders of Faith, Character, and Purpose

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If you’re a Christian parent who wants to raise kids with unshakable character, strong values, and deep faith but feel unsure of how to build that culture at home consistently, you’re in the right place. On High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis take you behind the scenes of their own family of eight to share real strategies, biblical wisdom, and practical tools for parenting with confidence and purpose. Each episode helps you strengthen your marriage, lead your children with clarity, and build a home where faith, discipline, and unity thrive, no chaos, no confusion, no burnout.

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Greg and Jacquie Francis | Coaching, Resilience

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Prioritizing Time: Marriage First! | #61 20.12.2023

How can you fit it all in? Busy lives mean every minute is scheduled and needs to count. Learn about time blocking and perspective from the growing duo, Greg and Jacquie Francis. "Nothing else matters if WE aren't connected!" ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If you have any questions for Greg & Jacquie Francis please message them...

Mom's away! Now what? | #60 20.12.2023

How does it look when Mom goes out of town for the weekend? Hear all the details with Greg and Jacquie Francis. Appreciate your different parenting styles and affirm each other using these practical tips. Mom and Dad's central connection is the glue when schedules change! Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If you have any questions for Gr...

2 Ways to Learn: Mistakes or Mentors | #59 20.12.2023

God designed us to be fruitful, but lack of knowledge hinders growth. Gain powerful insights on the benefits and necessity of mentors in every season of our lives from Greg and Jacquie Francis. Their decades of coaching experience are highlighted in this episode! Breakthrough comes from finding the right guide for your goals! Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoo...

Don't give up till the whistle blows! | #58 20.12.2023

There is "always a way to win". This coaching truth translates into every area of life. Absorb the techniques Greg and Jacquie Francis employ while participating as sideline parents for their tribe. Hear specific examples of positive mindset for your kids on the field and off! Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If you have any questions f...

Reaching for the Goal: Dad and Druce | #57 20.12.2023

"Almost". Sometimes our kids swing and miss. Huge goals stretch our children ( and us) to succeed at high levels. Coach your kids to win with this episode from Greg and Jacquie Francis. Enjoy the replay of an important race for Druce. Don't give in to the temptation to lower the bar! ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If you have any qu...

"A light in the darkness- but not without conflict!" | #56 20.12.2023

Littles get into pressure situations too! Hear Greg and Jacquie Francis reflect on 4-year-old Huntter's playdate and the recognition that family cultures sometimes clash. "Our decisions to put our family in the best position to win will rarely win us popularity awards." We know who we answer to! Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If you h...

Take the pressure off! | #55 20.12.2023

Sometimes pressure to perform comes from the INSIDE. How can we help our kids release those internal expectations? Study step-by-step examples with Greg and Jacquie Francis in this compelling episode. Never give up! Lean on Holy Spirit guidance to solve perfectionism tendencies and simplify! ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If you hav...

Navigating every obstacle to WIN | #54 20.12.2023

Listen. Listen. Listen. Gameplan to overcome despite challenging circumstances! An absent coach is a recipe for a difficult sporting season- but when employing the Francis Family strategy for giving honor and finding solutions you can't lose. Grasp this formula for success with Greg and Jacquie Francis, and get to the next level coaching your kids in any environment. ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Prioritize the Positive! | #53 20.12.2023

Stuck in neutral or maybe negative? Absorb the benefits of intentionally reminding yourself, "This is what I am proud of about me!" Hear Crissy, Abbie, Greg, and Jacquie Francis practice the skill of focusing on the positive in today's lively episode. Discover the secret of the Pareto principle and how it can help your family achieve your goals. ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

"Don't forget to Breathe!" | #52 08.11.2023

Real examples of applying the Million Dollar formula for Emotional Intelligence! Join Greg, Jacquie, Abbie, and Crissy Francis for an enlightening analysis of how to move through negative emotions, learning, growing, and being thankful along the way. Don't miss the answer the the burning question: Why do bees have sticky hair? ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠...

What matters needs to be measured- Accurately! | #51 08.11.2023

"We all need to be reminded of our goals during a challenge." Review the growth steps to emotional intelligence in a new endeavor with Greg and Jacquie Francis, and their first-year golfers. Master the skill of linking negative emotions to positive life lessons in this applicable episode. Don't forget our kids are waiting for us to guide and direct them! Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

"Your best is required" | #50 08.11.2023

Oh, Druce! Relive a cross-country learning opportunity- and how loving correction turned defeat into determination. Enjoy Greg and Jacquie Francis outlining the process of using a hard loss to fuel the heart of a champion. Don't miss Greg's unique humor: " Bye Son"! ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If you have any questions for Greg & Jacquie...

"Our kids are the Light" | #49 08.11.2023

Training kids to be kind, respectful, honoring, and hard-working equips them for success today and in the future. In this episode, Greg and Jacquie Francis spotlight the merit of gaining favor with coaches in youth athletics: being a blessing and practicing a positive mindset. "Give people the chance to say yes!" ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **...

Scheduling: "It starts as a vision." | #48 08.11.2023

Solving the puzzle of sports scheduling for a family of SIX. Evaluate everything through the lens of your 10-year family goals- does it fit? Are we moving toward our goals or away? Greg and Jacquie review the power of coaching and modeling people skills with your tribe and reveal the joy of watching your kids bloom in every situation. Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwo...

Strategic Family Success! | #47 08.11.2023

What does that look like? Learn how Greg and Jacquie Francis define and live out their dreams and goals as a couple and with their six kids! Soak up their thought process on college education and test-taking as they encourage you to apply your gifts daily as an act of worship! ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If you have any questions for Greg &a...

Directing Life with Student Athletes | #46 08.11.2023

Does your family calendar reflect your vision and direction? Listen as Greg and Jacquie Francis unpack the value of prioritizing sports team schedules to align with your family's mission. Saying "no" as a parent is a vital skill to exercise as a parent and teach our kids. Don't forget, " if it matters, it must be measured"! ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠ ...

Q&A: Daily schedule & "dear younger me" | #45 08.11.2023

Unlock the power of schedules, communication, and making adjustments in this session with Greg and Jacquie Francis. Fielding additional listener questions, this dynamic duo reveals their thriving family's mindset and reflects on their early parenting years. Highlights of today's session include implementing a routine rooted in the Word of God to crush anxiety and stress. Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Q&A: Biggest Parenting Lesson? Does it get easier? | #44 08.11.2023

Hear Greg and Jacquie Francis answer more listener inquiries. Greg reveals his biggest lesson as a parent giving timeless perspectives. Absorb Jacquie's insights on each season of parenting and strategically choosing your battles. Be encouraged that you aren't alone in this enlightening episode. Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If you have any que...

Q&A: On the same page? On-Time? | #43 08.11.2023

Review the steps to get "together" together on parenting decisions in this session with Greg and Jacquie Francis. Grasp the process they went through to strengthen their faith, marriage, and parenting style. Stay engaged as they unpack their tips for getting their family of 8 out the door on time! Enjoy the wealth of practical and applicable truths to master in this unforgettable episode! Facebook...

Q&A: Birthdays & Parenting for every age | #42 08.11.2023

Hear insightful perspectives on the importance of knowing and loving your kids throughout their lives from Greg and Jacquie Francis. Drawing on personal experiences and our Heavenly Father's model, Greg and Jacquie answer listener questions about parental involvement at every age. Don't miss their flexible philosophy on extended individualized birthday celebrations in this session! Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

Lessons in Resilience | #41 08.11.2023

Take notes as you listen to Greg and Jacquie Francis outline some of the core truths they have built into their family. Consistent reinforcement applied with energy, skill, patience, and responsibility can change the culture of your family. Don't miss their personal examples of small changes with huge results! ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If...

Sports fundraising=learning life skills | #40 08.11.2023

Be prepared to laugh along with Greg and Jacquie Francis as they reveal more of their family philosophy and how they have applied these principles. Raffle tickets are available, but only from the athletes as they exercise people skills to communicate, handle rejection, and follow through to earn the privilege of playing sports. Be refreshed by humorous accounts of waterslides and garden snakes as...

Character always Wins! | #39 08.11.2023

Go deeper into the Francis family's sporting and life philosophy examining character, teamwork, and discipline. Greg and Jacquie spotlight and give personal examples of the benefits of consistent patient instruction through athletics. Winning is never as important as maintaining integrity. ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **If you have any question...

Sports fundraising=learning life skills | #38 08.11.2023

Catch up with the Francis elite athletes: golfers and runners as Greg and Jacquie interview Abbie, Crissy, Druce, and Elli about their new team experiences in Idaho this fall. Through hilarious stories and timeless lessons receive solid guidance from this thriving family of champions. Get ready to laugh out loud! ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Redwoods ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **...

Twin golfers, " Sometimes we win and sometimes we learn" | #37 08.11.2023

In this delightful and insightful episode, find out more about the high school golf journey from Greg, Jacquie, Abbie, and Bella Francis. Touching on mindset, healthy mentorship, and banishing limiting beliefs this session focuses on practices that can point you and your family to success in every arena of life. "Your best is ENOUGH. But your best is REQUIRED." Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠...

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