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

Resilience is the ability to withstand and overcome. As a parent, you have shown resiliency through a pandemic, through school closures, through canceled playdates and vacations. But, what if you find yourself exhausted from the load of parenting? How do you continue if you feel like you have nothing left to give? In Episode 108, Daniel and Christina interview Laura Howe about the 7 keys to resili...

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 Caring Theme in your child. Caring Theme: 0:40 Characteristics of the Caring child 2:20 Emerging signs of the Caring theme 4:45 Action items for parents with a Caring-themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our previous episode ab...

Do you feel like you have a sexless marriage? You are not alone and there is hope. In Episode 107, Daniel and Christina interview Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley about what triggers sexual inactivity in a marriage, what to do if there is a mismatch in the desire for sex, and some practical steps you can take to resurrect your sex life.  Psst...Looking for the sex conversation starter questions mentioned...

During the strengths based parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. We didn’t have time to get into detail, so we wanted to deep dive into each theme separately. Here is how to spot the Achiever Theme in your child.   Achiever Theme: 1:44 Characteristics of the Achiever 2:44 Emerging signs of the Achieving theme 5:27 Action items for parents with an Achie...

Do you believe that not having conflict with your spouse is a sign of a healthy marriage? While, it may seem like couples that don’t disagree or argue, seem to have a good marriage, there is more to the story. In Episode 106, Daniel and Christina discuss why a conflict-free marriage should not be your goal.  IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshow IMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM: https:...

This pandemic has caused us to pause, to breathe, and to take inventory on what matters and what doesn’t. It is almost like we are able to start our year over again. Like New Year's resolutions help us decide what we want to focus on, this is your opportunity to make your "Pandemic Resolutions". Before everything opens up again, this is the perfect time to ask yourself: What stays and what goes. W...

What does it mean to talk to our kids about race? What does it mean to engage in conversations of justice, race, and privilege, in the context of diversity? How do we approach these conversations with our kids even when it's hard? What if we don't know what to say? In Episode 105, we interview Cara Meredith about talking to your kids about racism and racial justice.  IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https:...

You’ve heard the old saying, “More is caught than taught?” Well, this rings even truer as our children observe who we spend time with, who we shy away from, who we shake hands with, or who pretend we don’t see. If we want our children to learn to love God and love others, we can start by practicing hospitality.   The Gift Of Hospitality: 1:32 What is hospitality?  2:27 The grander purpose of hospi...

Are there some things your child is naturally better at than other people? What if you could spot those areas of talent and turn them into strengths? That's what this episode is precisely about. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: The importance of knowing your own strengths Why the Strengths-Based parenting approach to raising children is crucial How to notice, appreciate, support, and build on...

There are many times we have found ourselves feeling stressed, unsure, scared, anxious, and completely overwhelmed with the brokenness of our world. That is when we stop, open our Bibles and continue to remind ourselves about the promises of God. The promises written in His word about how He will never leave us or forsake us, promises that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His word is...

Our culture is obsessed with figuring out the "right" way to raise their children. But, what if the most important thing a parent needs to know for a thriving relationship is: you and your child are made for connection. In Episode 103, we interview Dr. Jeffrey and Amy Olrick about what your child really needs from you. The Olricks invite parents to stop treating parenting as a job and to instead e...

In a world that tells us we need to do more, be more, and buy more, it is easy to fall into the trap of more. But actually, one of the best ways to change your life is to do nothing. On today's mini episode, Daniel and Christina discuss how more sleep is exactly what you need to change your life.  Change Your Life By Doing Nothing? 0:33 What happens if you don't get enough sleep? 2:02 How sleep ca...

Because of this global pandemic, our entire lives are registering on our brains—with red lights twirling around and sirens blasting—ERROR! As a result, our bodies have quickly amped up and our normal everyday functioning—emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, and physically—is off-kilter.  In Episode 102, Daniel and Christina discuss how our brains react in a crisis and 5 ways we can hit the r...

With COVID restrictions starting to lift, and the talk about a second pandemic wave possibly coming, you may find yourself feeling more stressed than usual. There are many things you can do to de-stress, but did you know that kissing your spouse is an incredible reliever of stress? On this mini episode, Daniel and Christina share the benefits of passionate kissing. What's In A Kiss? 0:42 What happ...

In Episode 101, Daniel and Christina interview author and business owner, Rebecca Smith about how life is better when it is slow. Imagine a world in which dreams and passions are achieved with slow steps, simple obedience, and steadfast diligence? Is that not the world we are living in today? This pandemic has all forced us to pause, to allow our souls to take a deep breath, and to re-evaluate the...

How many times have you lost your cool since the start of this pandemic? How many times have you yelled at your kids or gave the silent treatment to your spouse? No matter your experience with anger, it’s important to be aware of the anger that we feel. It is our body’s way of signaling something is wrong. On today's mini episode, Daniel and Christina address how anger is a secondary emotion; it's...

What marriage and parenting advice do a 10, 9, and 5 year old have? To celebrate our 100th episode, our kids are answering your questions! They cover topics like the Enneagram, what parenting advice they'd like to share, and how important they think marriage is.  Looking For Date Night Ideas? Here's a FREE printable to keep the romance alive...even during a pandemic!  5 Cozy Quarantine Date Ideas...

The Importance of Journaling: 2:05 What's the purpose of journaling?  3:24 Learning to value our every day lives.  3:52 Discovering moments of grace.  5:05 Frameworks around the process of journaling.  7:22 The importance of guilt-free journaling.  9:00 Inviting our children into the process of reflection.  Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: To find out more about Leslie, check ou...

The longer this pandemic goes on, the more things and events are being canceled. Birthday parties, summer camps, vacations — the list goes on and on. In some ways, it feels like COVID has thrown fun out the window! Now, more than ever,  we need to look for creative ways to incorporate more fun into our lives.  In Episode 99, Daniel and Christina share simple ways to incorporate more fun into your...

Most married couples know that they love each other. However, do most married couples know that they are FOR each other? When you are in an argument, do you immediately assume the worst of your spouse, even though you know that they love you? If so, it's time to learn about the power of giving your spouse the benefit of the doubt.  Give Your Spouse The Benefit Of The Doubt: 0:33 The difference bet...

Have you ever felt like you don't understand your spouse? Have you ever wondered why your spouse handles a situation in a completely different manner than you would? Do you wish for a closer connection, but don't know how to get there? In Episode 98, Daniel and Christina interview Enneagram coaches, Beth and Jeff McCord, about how the Enneagram can give you the language to communicate with your sp...

While there are a lot of things that are out of our control, it is helpful to underline for our families what we can control. So, sometime today, when y’all are altogether, ask your family this one question. Ask Your Family This Question: 0:38 How things have changed. 1:14 The one question to ask your family. 1:24 Why you should be asking your family this one question. 2:17 What we can and cannot...

No one wants their families to look back on this Quarantine and remember the stress, the short tempers, or the frustrated tears. Instead, we want our families to look back on this time and remember feeling safe - not just from COVID, but safe in our hearts and minds as well. This is why we need to show our family grace.  In Episode 97, Daniel and Christina share 5 practical ways to show grace to y...

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you can't think? Have you found yourself tossing and turning at night because your mind is racing? When you feel out of control, when you can't sleep, try this: Palms Down, Palms Up.    Palms Down, Palms Up Exercise: 1:09 Breathing exercise to prepare. 1:36 Begin Palms Down prayer. 2:54 Begin Palms Up prayer.  4:07 Short breath prayer. Resources And Quotes Me...

What makes you powerful? What makes you strong? Is strength measured in grit, tenacity, courage, bravery, and never backing down from a challenge? In Episode 96, Daniel and Christina interview author Catherine Parks about where our true strength comes from and how to start the conversation with our kids about character, strength, empowerment, and grace.  IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://www.faceboo...