Season 6 is ending and as we are taking time today to reflect on all the episodes the season holds.

Season 6 is all about relationships. If you've been around CCF for awhile, you know about the Family Dashboard and the 5 Types of Relationships. In our 2024 season, we took the 5 Types of Relationships and did podcasts on each relational line.

This episode reflects on the entire year and how to build each relational line within your family. If you are looking for a way to strengthen your family relationships - this is the season for you. We highly recommend looking through the full list on our website and picking 1 podcast from each relational line. It's worth the investment and your family will see the breakthrough!

As another year ends, we wanted to encourage you to consider supporting Crazy Cool Family with your End of Year Giving. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit ministry. We are run off one-time and monthly donations from amazing listeners just like you! Your contribution could help a family see relational breakthrough! If you feel a nudge to give to CCF, click the link below or email [email protected] to get started.

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It's our second to last episode of the season, can you believe it? We want to inspire you and give you tips on how to make this holiday season AMAZING!  

We often look back and wonder how we survived the holidays with so many kids, expectations, and events. As we look back on our 30+ years of holidays together, here are a few things we have learned:  

This season is all about relationships. God sent his Son to earth for us, to make a way for us. This season is about building relationships and slowing down to recognize God’s goodness. As parents, we get to come alongside our kids and see them, love them, and help them have their best season yet. The reason for the season is the ultimate relationships, Jesus. When we point our kids to Jesus, the whole season takes on a different tone and we enjoy it in our souls. He brings us delight and that is what the season is all about.  

Carl Caton is our guest and is deeply passionate about marriages. He is a husband, businessman, and founder of the San Antionio Marriage Initiative. Their vision is centered on restoration of family, by strategically investing in marriage, for the strengthening of communities and the glorification of God.  

Carl and his team bring together authors, researchers, counselors, pastors, podcasters, marriage leaders and more. In addition, they maintain a faithful presence in our community to elevate available resources for couples that highlight the value, importance, and hope that is available for all marriages. They seek to be a local presence connecting and uniting people across our community with the shared vision to serve marriages. 

He speaks to the struggles of marriage and the ways God is moving across our nation to remedy ALL marriages. There is hope for every marriage. If you are struggling to love your spouse in this season, this podcast is for you.  

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Parents, we want to teach you how to invest in the sibling dynamics during the holidays. 

This podcast is so practical because we give you strategies to help with rivalry, teaching empathy, and family unity during November and December.  

"The reality is.... kids are selfish. We believe sibling relationships are the best place to teach our kids to live for something other than themself." - Suz

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"Sibling relationships are a training ground for real life. There is a purpose in sibling relationships and learning to love every person in your family." -- Don

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We've been asked by parents how to make the holidays meaningful. It's about more than presents, food, parties, and events. Here's our answer.... traditions! Traditions are ways to build family culture and it's really what your kids will remember. 

So how do you build family traditions? Don and Suz unpack mindsets and practical ways to build your family's culture through traditions! 

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Today we are talking about gratitude and how powerful it is. Just in time for Thanksgiving (which we did on purpose) we want to talk about gratitude, gratefulness, thankfulness, and joy! As we prepare for Jesus’ birth, we need to start practicing our gratitude muscle – because this season is ALL ABOUT HIM! 

Here are the main topics from today’s episode:

The condition or quality of being grateful; an emotion or sentiment of thankfulness. A warm sense of appreciation for kindness received; accompanied by a feeling of good will toward the benefactor, and a desire to repay the favor. 

Recognizing who God is and what he has done.

A feeling of good pleasure and happiness that is dependent on who Jesus is rather than on who we are or what is happening around us. Joy comes from the Holy Spirit, abiding in God’s presence and from hope in His word. 

Define these with your family this month and practice them! We believe these are the ingredients to a life-giving culture in your home. When we focus on building gratefulness, thankfulness, and joy - gratitude will become the norm. Practice these things this week and watch how your family culture changes for the better! 

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Lee Ann Mancini found us through our Guides (which you can purchase through the link below), and we’re thrilled to have her join Don for an insightful conversation on the value of depositing truth into our children. Early in her parenting journey, Lee Ann found herself searching for Biblical materials to teach her kids. When she couldn’t find as many resources as she had hoped, she took matters into her own hands and wrote her own. Today, we’re diving into her newest book, Raising Kids to Follow Christ, where she shares wisdom and practical advice for parents.

Raising Kids Amid Today’s Worldly Struggles: Lee Ann discusses the unique challenges parents face in a culture that often conflicts with Biblical values and how to navigate those struggles with intentionality.

Teaching Self-Motivation: Lee Ann shares strategies for cultivating self-motivation in children, empowering them to take initiative and develop a strong work ethic rooted in faith.

Role Playing Scenarios: One of Lee Ann’s practical methods is role-playing scenarios to help kids prepare for real-world challenges. This allows them to think critically and practice their responses before facing difficult situations.

Creating Critical Thinkers by Asking Questions: Instead of simply providing answers, Lee Ann emphasizes the importance of asking thought-provoking questions that help children develop critical thinking skills and deepen their understanding of faith.

Building Parent-to-Kid Relationships and Making Them Feel Safe: Lee Ann shares ways to strengthen the emotional bond with your children, fostering an environment where they feel safe, loved, and heard.

Controlling Behavior vs. Empowering Our Kids: Lee Ann explores the difference between controlling a child’s behavior and empowering them to make wise decisions based on their values and beliefs.

This podcast is packed with practical advice and valuable insights from Lee Ann. It truly feels like she’s sitting at our kitchen table, answering the burning questions that many parents face. If you're looking for wisdom and guidance to improve the relationships within your family, this episode is for you!

As Lee Ann wisely says, “Every adversity is an opportunity.”

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McKenzie Reaume and Macy Robinson (Manning. daughters #3 and #4) join Suz on today's podcast. This topic is one we believe will impact mothers all over the world.

Because let's face it.... 

We challenge you to listen to this podcast and change your thinking! Every mother can feel like a victim - it's part of the enemy's plan to steal, kill, and destroy our families. We are giving you wise counsel and practical tips to help combat the schemes of the enemy. 

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There are a lot of words for it these days but in today's episode we focus on Kingdom guidance - what does it look like and how do you access it? 

We believe EVERY PARENT benefits from mentoring. Life's questions aren't getting any simpler and we need older, wiser mentors to help us navigate marriage, kids, and more! If you are needing guidances or help making a family decision- this podcast will help inspire you to invest in mentorship. Listen and share today! 

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This is a new phrase (maybe even a verb) we are going to start using. Our heart is to give ALL parents Kingdom tools to help them be the best parents they can be. Our topic today is...  

We discuss scriptures, personal relationship with Jesus, and how you as a parent can love your child right where they are. It’s not about what you “should or shouldn’t do.” Instead, we share practical ways you can reach your rebellious child.  

Listen and share this with a friend who needs help with their rebelling child. Send us questions to [email protected] if you have a specific situation, you want insight into. We are here for you! Let’s go Crazy Cool Parent our rebelling kids😊  

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