Rod McCall & Scott Nichols
Home Sweet Home - Helping People & Families Thrive
Home Sweet Home is more than a podcast — it’s a place for real conversations about building a life filled with purpose, connection, and joy. Join hosts Rod and Scott each week as they explore ways to strengthen your relationships, find meaning in everyday life, and create a home — and a world — where you and those around you can truly thrive. New episodes drop every Monday, with a library of past conversations always ready to inspire.
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Rod McCall & Scott Nichols
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Latest episode
Jun 8, 2026
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Episodes
End of June 2025 Message 28.06.2025 1:03
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. A short message for our listeners! To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Toxic Words Not to Tell Your Children 23.06.2025 31:42
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Following up on the previous episode about what to say to your children, today we discuss what NOT to say. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your pod...
June 18 Mid Week Message 18.06.2025 1:05
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
What Dads Should Tell Their Children 16.06.2025 29:18
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Reflecting on Father's Day yesterday, Rod and Scott talk about what dads should pass on to their children. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your...
Happy Father's Day! 15.06.2025 1:06
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Making Friends As Adults 09.06.2025 30:38
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. How easily do you make friends with adults? Rod and Scott explore this topic working off of their own experience moving around the country and starting over in new places. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTu...
Do Your Kids Feel Safe Talking To You? 02.06.2025 29:54
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today, we discuss communication with our children. Are we creating a safe environment for them to talk to us? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your po...
Are You A Role Model For Your Children? 26.05.2025 32:25
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott talk about how we are role models for our children, either for good or bad! To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Could a Digital Detox Save Your Family’s Sanity? 19.05.2025 30:45
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss detoxing from digital devices in your family. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Are You Unknowingly Crushing Your Child's Grit? 12.05.2025 29:43
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss Grit (resilience) and how we can foster it or crush it. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Do Your Kids Have Good Social Media Habits? 05.05.2025 33:16
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Social media habits are a hot topic these days, and even kids realize that social media can have negative impacts on mental health. Join Rod and Scott as they discuss good social media habits for kids and adults alike! To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ &...
How to Heal a Teen's Broken Heart 28.04.2025 29:18
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod and Scott as they talk about dealing with broken hearted teens. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Are Words Enough Or Is Love More Than Words? 21.04.2025 29:33
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss "love" is it more than words or is "I love you" all you need? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts...
Why Do Teens Lie? 14.04.2025 32:04
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss teen lying. Why do they do this? How do we deal with it? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Beginning Your Day Better! 07.04.2025 31:15
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today we discuss beginning your day better so that you feel good throughout the day. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Can How You Learn Impact Memory? 31.03.2025 29:50
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today we discuss the way we learn and how that impacts memory. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Is Soccer Good For Your Kids And You? With Special Guest Coach Laura Mauldin 24.03.2025 36:44
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod and Scott as they welcome Coach Mauldin back to the studio to discuss Soccer and its benefits for kids and students from a young age into college and beyond! To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, A...
Is This One Phrase the Key to Saving Your Relationships? 17.03.2025 31:41
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join in as Rod and Scott talk about the power of apology and forgiveness. Why it’s so hard to say “I’m sorry,” and how to model healthy forgiveness in the family context for stronger, more resilient bonds. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryk...
Can You Really Stop Fighting and Start Connecting? 10.03.2025 34:58
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join in as Rod and Scott discuss conflict resolution 2.0: a deeper dive into calmly resolving disagreements—whether in marriage, with extended family, or in the workplace—using new communication approaches. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://ery...
Are You and Your Partner Secretly Undermining Your Parenting? 03.03.2025 33:43
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod and Scott as they talk about when parents disagree on parenting styles. Exploring topics like: Navigating conflicts or contradictions in discipline, communication, and routines without sending mixed messages to kids. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com...
Part 2 - Are Cell Phones A Problem For Kids With Special Guest Cameron Gibson 24.02.2025 33:50
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod, Scott, and Cameron as they continue the conversation from last week about kids and phones. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Part 1 - Are Cell Phones A Problem For Kids? With Special Guest Cameron Gibson 17.02.2025 35:21
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today Rod and Scott are joined by Cameron Gibson, a school counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor. The discussion is about cell phones in school and the use of cell phones by children. Cell phones are here to stay and now we have to learn to use them effectively and safely concerning health. How do we teach our kids a...
What Causes Relationships to Fail 10.02.2025 32:28
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott talk about ten situations that cause relationships to fail. Since this is Valentine's week be sure not to commit these or maybe correct them instead! Happy Valentine's Day! To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofh...
Do Small Problems Cause Large Feelings 03.02.2025 35:03
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Have you ever seen a child temper tantrums over a relatively small issue? Maybe you've seen an adult meltdown over a seemingly insignificant situation. Today, we talk about this mostly for kids, but it applies to adults as well. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveo...
How to Talk to Your Children 27.01.2025 34:39
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss how to talk with your kids, about school or their day. Can we get kids talking positively and learning to reflect on their day to learn and grow? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube,...
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