Our culture is inundated with famous quotes. We're always searching for that one piece of wisdom, insight, or help to solve some problem. When you look at the sayings of Jesus, you always find the source of truth that you can live your life by.

Damon and Kristine sit down with Rose and Jon and hear their journey of trying to get pregnant for almost ten years. The parents talk about the insecurities that settle in when you are trying to get pregnant but are unable to. Jon shares the importance of continually talking to Rose and not getting quiet. The parents speak about how hope can become an enemy. In an honest moment, Rose tells us she gave herself the freedom to get angry and not feel guilty. At the time of this recording (January), we find out Jon and Rose had not taken down their Christmas tree.

Damon and Kristine listen to David's story as a single father after a divorce. The parents talk about having to co-parent with a person that is not your spouse. David tells us about taking his daughter to her first Seahawks game. David discusses the hardships of divorce and the effect it has on being a parent. Damon sings, "All the single daddies."

Damon and Kristine talk with Holly about walking through grief with her three daughters after her husband passed. Holly discusses the importance of giving kids permission to grieve. Damon opens up about his father dying when he was a child. Holly shares her faith in a tragic season, "No matter what, God's got us."

In this special episode, Damon and Kristine sit down with Medical Marriage and Family Therapist, Molly Jensen. Oh, and she has 5 Master's Degrees. 5!! The parents get started right away, talking about parents robbing their children of their adulthood by snowplow parenting. Molly talks about how letting your child fail is crucial for their development. Damon shares a story about how he recently picked up the shovel and snowplowed a problem away. We figure out this episode was just a free therapy session for Damon and Kristine.

Damon and Kristine dive into the topic of "working parents," with Michelle and Davis. The parents discuss the pressure a mother can feel to have to stay at home with the kids. Davis talks about making dinner for the family. The parents talk about the guilt that can come from being away from your kids when they need to work.

Damon and Kristine welcome back Larry and Kenesha to the podcast! The parents have a candid conversation about technology, phones, social media and all things digital.

Damon and Kristine have the pleasure of listening to Alex and Cheryl's story. The couples discuss falling in love, blending families, and how God's timing is perfect.

In this special episode of the Parenting Podcast Kristine is joined by her parents Margot & Chris. Damon is determined to get the “dirt” on Kristine as a child. Chris shares their value of showing their kids who Jesus is by the way they live as parents. The parents agree on the importance of listening to their kids when they need or want talk to you. We learn Kristine had a propensity for banging doors and… biting blinds?

Damon and Kristine continue the conversation on the hot topic of money. Damon asks the question, "How do we, as parents, teach our kids about money and to have a healthy perspective of it?" We learn that Damon would buy clothes that don't fit because they were on sale. Kristine mentions that one of the best ways to teach our kids about being generous is to model it for them. Kristine brings up impulse buying and shares a story involving a LEGO set.