IMbetween Podcast on Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Everything In Between

The holidays are known to be the most stressful time of the year. And perhaps this statement rings true in your own life. But, it doesn't have to be this way! In episode 124, Daniel and Christina share the 5 questions you need to ask your spouse before the holidays start. With a little bit of planning ahead and some cozy couch discussions, this Christmas can be a celebration worth remembering, eve...

In light of November being National Adoption Month, Daniel and Christina Im interview Jamie and Aaron Ivey about their adoption story. They have four children, three of whom are teenagers, and one preteen. 15 years ago, they started building their family through adoption — 2 international and 1 domestic. Jamie and Aaron honestly share about their experience, how they continue to talk about adoptio...

Raise your hand if you've ever yelled at your child? And at the moment it felt good to blow off some steam, but afterward, you feel terribly guilty, right? We know how it feels because we used to be serial screamers. Thankfully, both of us have learned and grown through these experiences. In episode 122, Daniel and Christina share what it means to be a mindful parent and how we can learn to respon...

Have you ever made a decision that you later regretted? Do you wish you knew how to make wiser choices instead of repeating the mistakes over and over again? In Episode 121, Daniel and Christina interview Enneagram teacher, Dr. Drew Moser, about how you can make wiser decisions by asking yourself these nine Enneagram questions.  In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How The Enneagram can give you...

Do you find yourself currently frustrated with a relationship in your life? Perhaps you've been ghosted and you aren't sure what you did. Perhaps you constantly feel aggravated by a person with who you were once close. It is natural for friendships to change over time, but it can cause hurt, confusion, and frustration if you aren't sure why it happened. In Episode 120, Daniel and Christina continu...

A recent survey shows that 8 out of 10 people feel we are completely, hopelessly divided from one another. Do you feel the same way? We have come to the point where we are valuing being right over valuing those around us. In a culture of polarization, do we have to join in? In Episode 119, Daniel and Christina interview Sharon Hersh about how peace and common grace can be the transformation that w...

Do you remember how easy it was to make friends in kindergarten? Do you wish it was still as simple? With the number of people we meet in-person and online, work with, and become friends within our lifetime, learning how to be successful in friendships is a crucial life skill to have. That’s why in today’s episode, we want to do a crash course on everything that they didn’t teach you in school. We...

During the  Strengths Based Parenting  episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Relating Theme in your child. The Relating Theme: 0:54 Characteristics of the Relating child 1:44 Emerging signs of the Relating theme 3:08 Action items for parents with a Relating themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our pre...

If there’s anything that’s tested our resilience as parents, it’s COVID. Schooling at home or in person, masks/no masks, bus/no bus, having others over or not; the choices seem endless and the stakes seem really high. In the midst of all of these difficult decisions, parenting sometimes feels very weighty. In Episode 117, Daniel and Christina interview Leslie Leyland Fields about what we can do wh...

The Presence Theme: 0:56 Characteristics of the Presence child 2:16 Emerging signs of the Presence theme 3:14 Action items for parents with a Presence themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our previous episode about  Strengths Based Parenting Listen to our previous mini episode about  The Achiever Child ,  The Caring Child,   The Competing Child,   The Confiden...

Having choices is both a blessing and a curse; it is a blessing to be able to make choices and not be forced into a decision. However, when you cannot decide —when there are too many choices — you can start to feel overwhelmed or stuck. In Episode 116, Daniel and Christina give you 3 things to do when you cannot make a decision.  In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How to figure out what is esse...

During the  Strengths Based Parenting  episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Organizer Theme in your child.   The Future Thinker Theme: 1:18 Characteristics of the Organizer child 2:33 Emerging signs of the Organizer theme 4:07 Action items for parents with an Organizer themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Grab...

In Episode 115, Daniel and Christina interview Myquillyn Smith about how you can practice hospitality in every season of life including hosting others during a pandemic.  In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How to transition your home from one season to the next, even if the weather isn't co-operating How "shopping your own home" will save you time and money The meaning of hospitality How to hos...

Is there a way to fight with your spouse without the argument blowing up into World War III? We previously discussed what to do with perpetual conflicts and how a conflict-free marriage should not be your goal because it’s impossible. In Episode 114, we want to dive deeper into those “solvable conflicts” and how you can fight with your spouse without ruining your marriage.  While conflict is inevi...

Prayer can feel daunting, especially with the busyness of life. Where to begin? What to say? How do you make time to pray when you don't even have time to think? On today's mini episode, Chrystal Evans Hurst takes us on a guided journey to develop a powerful daily prayer life.    Transforming Your Conversation With God: 1:24 What does "pray without ceasing" mean? 1:50 What a day of prayer looks li...

There has recently been a heightened awareness of human trafficking in the news and on social media. While there are many conspiracy theories floating around, one thing is certain: There are an estimated 40 million people trapped in slavery around the world. If that’s the reality for 40 million people, we can no longer choose ignorance of this issue. In Episode 113, Daniel and Christina interview...

During the  Strengths Based Parenting  episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Future Thinker Theme in your child. The Future Thinker Theme: 2:35 Characteristics of the Future Thinker child 3:22 Emerging signs of the Future Thinker theme 5:24 Action items for parents with a Future Thinker themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During T...

How do you keep your sex life active after becoming parents? How do you find the time to be intimate with your spouse when you are exhausted, there are hungry mouths to feed, dishes to be done, and homework to help complete? In Episode 112, Daniel and Christina interview author and speaker Sheila Wray Gregoire about how to prioritize sex with your spouse in every stage of parenting.    IMBETWEEN F...

During the  Strengths Based Parenting  episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Discoverer Theme in your child.   The Discoverer Theme: 2:04 Characteristics of the Discoverer child 4:03 Emerging signs of the Discoverer theme 7:05 Action items for parents with a Discoverer-themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Liste...

Do you sleep 8 hours a night and still wake up feeling tired? Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, even though you’ve had your second cup of coffee and put your feet up to rest while checking social media? In Episode 111, Daniel and Christina interview Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about the 7 different kinds of rest and why you need each one to live your best life. IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://w...

During the  Strengths Based Parenting  episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Dependability Theme in your child.   The Dependability Theme: 1:36 Characteristics of the Dependable child 2:30 Emerging signs of the Dependability theme 4:43 Action items for parents with a Dependability-themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Ep...

Porn is a billion-dollar industry and a national epidemic that aims to turn your children into addicts. If the porn industry can get your kids addicted while they are young, they know they will grow into porn-addicted adults, and thus make money off of them for years to come.  In Episode 110, Daniel and Christina interview Rosie Makinney about practical tools parents can take to porn-proof their k...

During the Strengths Based Parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Confidence Theme in your child. The Confidence Theme: 0:55 Characteristics of the Confident child 1:38 Emerging signs of the Confidence theme 3:37 Action items for parents with a Confidence-themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to...

Help! My spouse is addicted to porn! If these words are familiar, this episode is for you. Porn is a billion-dollar industry and a national epidemic that is seeping into our homes and taking marriages captive. In Episode 109, Daniel and Christina interview Rosie Makinney about how you can fight against porn in your marriage and family.    IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/imbetweens...

During the  Strengths Based Parenting  episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Competing Theme in your child.   Competing Theme: 1:41 Characteristics of the Competing child 2:43 Emerging signs of the Competing theme 4:05 Action items for parents with a Competing-themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our...