Embracing Your Season: Raising Littles and Understanding Teens with Paige Clingenpeel

In this final episode, Paige is joined by producer Mike as they reflect on how the podcast began, how it grew, and the moments—both joyful and difficult—that shaped the journey. Paige shares honestly about the Lord calling her to shift from doing to being, embracing rhythms over performance and trusting God with what comes next. Paige also reflects on meaningful conversations, favorite guests, and the bittersweet decision to close this chapter. This episode is filled with laughter, gratitude, a few tears, and a deep sense of faith as Paige steps forward into a new season.

Resources:

• Episode 7-Instant Help in Your Darkest Hour with guest Clinton Faupel
• Episode 103-Hope in Grief with Dr. Curt Thompson
• The S2 Podcast with Mike Segovia
• PFC Audio Video 
• Paige Clingenpeel’s website
• Questions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel
• Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel
• YouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWord
• HomeWord.com 

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Paige Clingenpeel is joined by Leah Fruth—Live Well Health Coach, fitness instructor, and writer—for an honest conversation about motherhood, grief, and whole-person health. Leah shares how losing her mom while helping care for siblings and raising a young son deeply impacted her physical and emotional well-being. Together, they explore the biblical call to steward our bodies as a gift from God and why valuing ourselves is a spiritual issue, not a selfish one. They also discuss how unforgiveness can weigh heavily on the body and why surrendering our health to God matters. This episode offers simple, practical steps for slowing down, breathing, and caring for your body with intention. It’s a meaningful reminder that honoring our bodies is one way we honor our Creator.

Resources:

• Leah Fruth’s website
• Let's Reclaim the Truth About Our Body (eBook by Leah Fruth)
• Paige Clingenpeel’s website
• Questions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel
• Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel
• YouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWord
• HomeWord.com 

Paige’s Takeaways:

• Being a good steward of our bodies is one way we communicate to God that we value His creation. Caring for our physical, emotional, and spiritual health honors the life He has entrusted to us and reflects gratitude for the body He designed.
• Unforgiveness carries a real heaviness in our bodies. It often shows up as stress, tension, or emotional exhaustion. Forgiveness is not about excusing wrongdoing, minimizing pain, or always reconciling—it’s about releasing the burden of justice into God’s hands and freeing ourselves from carrying what was never meant to be ours.
• Boundaries are incredibly powerful. Saying no can be difficult, especially when we want to please others, but healthy boundaries are a clear sign of stewardship and emotional health. They protect our energy, reduce unnecessary stress, and create space for what God has truly called us to say yes to.

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*This episode contains adult themes and is not suitable for young listeners.

How do we talk to our children about sexuality without fear, shame, or confusion? Paige Clingenpeel sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz—author, speaker, experienced educator, and founder of Foundation Worldview—for an in-depth conversation on teaching children biblical sexuality in a culture saturated with unbiblical messages. Together, they explore how parents can address sexual purity without creating guilt, navigate difficult topics like pornography and masturbation, prepare children for the pervasive LGBTQ+ messaging they encounter, and how to respond when you and your spouse aren’t aligned on these conversations. This is an essential message every parent needs to hear.

Resources:

• Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender by Elizabeth Urbanowicz
• Foundation Worldview
• Episode 41-Equipping Kids with a Biblical Worldview with guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz
• A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body by Dr. Jim Burns
• Paige Clingenpeel’s website
• Questions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel
• Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel
• YouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWord
• HomeWord.com 

Paige’s Takeaways:

• Start these conversations with your children early—it’s often not as intimidating as it sounds, since children don’t carry the same shame or negative assumptions that adults sometimes do.
• Talk intentionally with your spouse so you can parent with unity and a biblically healthy perspective.
• Create an open, welcoming environment where your children know they are safe to ask questions and share honestly.

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Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith—internal medicine physician, international speaker, CEO of Restorasis, author, and speaker—joins Paige for a meaningful conversation about identity, worth, and being created in the image of God. They discuss how understanding God’s character helps us recognize His reflection in our own lives and in our children. This insightful conversation also explores Sabbath as a gift rather than a reward, the importance of rest, and how to recognize God’s unique gifting. Paige and Dr. Saundra also share practical ways parents can ask intentional questions that help kids discover their strengths and see how God can use their gifts to serve others and bring solutions.

Resources:

• Being Fully Known by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
• Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
• IChooseMyBestLife.com
• More about Dr. Saundra
• Restorasis
• Paige Clingenpeel’s website
• Questions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel
• Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel
• YouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWord
• HomeWord.com 

Paige’s Takeaways:

• Lead conversations with your kids by asking thoughtful, open-ended questions.
• Help your children recognize and appreciate the unique gifts God has placed within them.
• Separate identity from performance—our worth is rooted in being, not doing.
• Refocus on who God has designed us—and our children—to be by emphasizing character over achievement.

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Struggling with memories that keep replaying in your mind? In this episode, Paige and Producer Mike explain why rumination happens and how relabeling a memory can help your brain finally move forward. They talk through how to approach unresolved moments without shame and why curiosity is a powerful tool for healing. You’ll learn what it means to invite God into your memory, letting Him speak truth over the identity statements you’ve attached to painful experiences. Paige also addresses the tough question: Why would God allow that to happen? This honest, hope-filled conversation reminds you that Jesus was with you in every moment—and still is.

Resources:

• TherapistAid.com
• Paige Clingenpeel’s website
• Questions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel
• Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel

YouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWord

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This year, what if Christmas became less about doing more and more about focusing on how God showed up? In this episode, Paige and Producer Mike look back on the traditions that shaped their childhood holidays and explore the pressures many families feel this time of year—from managing expectations to navigating travel and stress. They talk honestly about loneliness during the season, how to be intentional with the people you spend time with, and simple ways to invite others into community. Most importantly, they reflect on how to keep Christ at the center of Christmas, remembering that the celebration begins with God showing up for us. It’s a warm, practical, and faith-filled conversation to help you approach the holidays with purpose and peace.

Resources:

• Paige Clingenpeel’s website
• Questions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel
• Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel

YouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWord

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Parenting feels harder than ever—but what if spiritual grounding and simple, meaningful stories could reshape the way we show up for our kids? In this episode, Paige Clingenpeel sits down with Tricia Thornton, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, to unpack the seven core principles from her book Beyond Blessed Parenting. Tricia shares practical wisdom on navigating today’s noisy, fast-paced world, creating emotional safety, and making space to prioritize your relationship with God. Together, they explore what real connection looks like in everyday parenting and offer encouragement for moms and dads who feel overwhelmed or discouraged.

Resources:

• Beyond Blessed Parenting: Embrace These Seven Principles and Experience Authentic Connection by Tricia Thornton
• Tricia Thornton’s website
• Tricia Thornton on Instagram
• Tricia Thornton’s Facebook
• Paige Clingenpeel’s website
• Questions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel
• Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel
• YouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWord

Paige’s Takeaways:

• Parents are growing and learning too
  • We no longer need to think of right and wrong with parenting but instead, how can we grow
• Rely on God first
  • Your time with God may shift and change through the different seasons of parenting
• We need to pause and allow silence in our lives
  • As parents, we set the tone and environment around our kids

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f you’ve ever prayed, “Lord, give me strength as I raise these kids,” this episode will speak straight to your heart. In this episode, Paige and Daniah Greenberg unpack how deeply mothers need to rely on God each day as they disciple their children to know Him. Daniah highlights the honor Scripture gives to motherhood and reminds moms that their role in God’s Kingdom is deeply valuable. She encourages women to live their faith boldly in front of their kids, planting seeds that will echo into adulthood. They also explore the courage needed to mother faithfully in today’s culture and to help children grow strong spiritual roots. The episode closes with a reminder that mothers and fathers together play a vital role in raising children who are strong in the Lord.

Resources:

• Biblical Feminism: Provoking Humanity to Restore the True Value of Women by Daniah Greenberg
• Daniah Greenberg’s website
• Tree of Life Bible Society
• Paige Clingenpeel’s website
• Questions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel
• Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel
• YouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWord

Paige’s Takeaways:

• As women, we are called to intentionally raise our children to know the Word of God and to see His truth lived out in our homes.
• The entire story of Scripture points to our need for a Savior and the incredible rescue God provides through Him.
• Reading the Bible for yourself—and weaving it into regular, everyday conversations with your kids—helps plant lasting spiritual roots.
• Moms and dads are partners in discipling their children, working together to share Scripture and build a strong, Christ-centered foundation.

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In marriage, we’re called to fight for our covenant — not fuel the fire that threatens to burn it down. In this episode, Lindsey Maestas joins Paige to reveal how small distractions and temptations can slowly create distance between spouses, and how to guard your marriage with intention. She shares biblical guidance on communicating with compassion, releasing the need for control, and tackling problems as a united team. Lindsey also discusses the danger of venting to others instead of pursuing honest conversation at home. Most importantly, she reminds us that our worth and fulfillment can only be found in Jesus — not in our spouse. This episode offers practical encouragement for building a Christ-centered marriage rooted in unity and trust.

Resources:

• Available for Pre-Order — Don't Burn Your Own House Down: Prioritizing Your Marriage, Your Spouse, and Yourself for a Deeper Connection by Lindsey Maestas
• Lindsey Maestas’s website
• Living Easy Podcast
• Living Easy with Lindsey Instagram
• Paige Clingenpeel’s website
• Questions About the Podcast? Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel
• Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel
• YouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWord

Paige’s Takeaways:

• Identify what you can control — and release what you can’t.
  • A desire for control often comes from fear.
  • We can’t control our spouse — and we aren’t called to.
  • We can surrender fear by entrusting our marriage to God.
• Remember: you and your spouse are on the same team.
  • Focus on tackling the problem together, not each other.
  • Venting to others won’t solve anything — talk directly with your spouse instead of gossiping.
• Your spouse isn’t meant to be the center of your world.
  • They can’t (and shouldn’t) be responsible for your identity or worth.
  • Our true identity and worth are found in Jesus alone.
  • The “soul-mate who completes you” cultural message creates unhealthy pressure in marriage.

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Where does God’s goodness fit when we’re confronted with grief? How do we grapple with the command to “be of good cheer” (John 16:33) when life is a daily struggle? Today’s guest, Dr. Curt Thompson has made it his life’s work to understand how God sees us, knows us, loves us, and welcomes us into His arms, even in the midst of unimaginable grief. With great authenticity and vulnerability, Dr. Curt shares with Paige how God is waiting for us to invite Him into our grief and pain, to sit with us, comfort us, and bring the hope of heaven into our hearts. 

Curt Thompson, MD, is a board certified psychiatrist, author, speaker, and co-host of The Being Known Podcast. He has been in private practice for over 30 years in Falls Church, Virginia and is married with two adult children. 

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Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel

Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel

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