Have you fallen out of the read-aloud habit? It’s okay – I understand. I’ve been there 100 times! In fact, I’m just trying to get back into the swing of things myself.

Getting back in the saddle is quite likely easier than you think, though. 

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• a handful of tips and tricks to make the transition as smooth and simple as possible
• some fun book ideas to get the whole family excited
• advice for keeping reading aloud simple

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/29/.

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children's misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests' recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New. 

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Kick off your homeschool year with clarity and confidence! In this episode of the Teach Them Diligently podcast, David and Leslie Nunnery walk through five mission-driven questions every Christian homeschool family should answer to align their year with God’s call. Discover how to plan intentionally, focus spiritually, eliminate distractions, and build rhythms that grow your family’s heart and mind. Plus, hear more about the $250 Back to Homeschool giveaway and how you can get involved!

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What if the worst team you’ve ever seen—with the smelliest locker room and the bleakest odds—became national champions in just 12 months?

In this episode, legendary business and leadership consultant Stan Gibson shares how the same principles that transformed his underdog football team now power culture shifts in boardrooms nationwide.

Stan joins The Liberty Spenders™ Podcast to share his journey from Fortune 500 executive to entrepreneur, offering insights on personal branding and turning adversity into opportunity. From launching a business after a layoff to coaching high-impact leaders, he delivers practical, battle-tested strategies for building strong teams, transforming culture, and leading with authenticity.
Key Takeaways:
People-Centric Leadership Wins: Stan’s football team went from last place to champions by focusing on people first—a strategy he now uses to reshape business cultures.

Fit Beats Raw Talent: Even top performers fail in the wrong environment; placing the right people in the right roles can unlock breakthrough performance.

Brand Is Built in Drops, Destroyed in Buckets: Trust takes time to build and seconds to lose—authentic, consistent branding is a daily discipline.

Your Personal Brand Is Already Talking: Whether you’re intentional or not, you have a personal brand. Owning it creates protection, clarity, and opportunity—especially in crisis.

The Best Leaders Are ‘Selfish to Be Selfless’: Leaders must care for their own well-being to lead others well—routine, rest, and boundaries aren't luxuries, they’re requirements.

Mindset Is the Multiplier: Great leaders stay curious, use failure as fuel, and invest in tools like StrengthsFinder and AI to grow in self-awareness.

Turn Setbacks into Setups: Stan turned a pandemic layoff into a thriving business—proof that with the right mindset and a “Plan B,” you can reinvent your future.

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Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children's misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests' recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New. 

Receive a copy of Parenting Scripts and an audio download of "Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior" for your donation of any amount!

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