Famous at Home

Did you ever read a book you just had to tell someone about? Or learn a lesson you needed to shout from the rooftops? This episode is our "you must know" game changers in 2021. In this episode, with laughter and grateful hearts, we discuss some of the books, music, practices, daily rhythms, and lessons that changed the course of our lives, so that we can hopefully inspire you as you prepare for 2022. 



Josh and Christi talk about:



* What to look back on as you set aside a day to reflect and plan with your spouse before the new year.* A few specific books, products, and life lessons that were game changers for us.* The life lessons we learned and the relationships (even with our phones) that changed us.



Show Notes:



JOIN THE LEADER'S HEART WAITLIST! Our yearlong leadership cohort to connect with like-minded leaders, build healthy-work family rhythms, and lead from a whole heart.



LITURGY OF THE ORDINARY! In the overlooked moments and routines of our day, we can become aware of God in surprising ways. Learn about how to embrace the sacred in the ordinary and the ordinary in the sacred by reading this book.



ABBA'S CHILD! Abba's Child will light the way to freely accepting your belovedness and being renewed by the reassurance of our Father's deep care for you--regardless of how perfect your life isn't.



HEARTSYNC MINISTRIES! Receiving healing through synchronizing broken and divided hearts.



THE HAPPY INTERCESSOR! A Holy Spirit journey into the very heart of the Father.



THE PASSION TRANSLATION! A new, heart-level translation that expresses God's fiery heart of love to this generation using Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic manuscripts.



THE CHOSEN! The first multi-season series about the life of Christ and the highest crowd-funded TV series or film project of all time. "The Chosen" portrays Jesus through the eyes of those who met him.



THE MAGNOLIA NETWORK! All things lovely with Chip and Jo Gaines.



PRAY AS YOU GO APP! An app for daily prayer whenever you need it.



LECTIO365 APP!

Have you ever put your kids to bed feeling like you failed them? Maybe in your attitude or how you acted toward them? Justin Whitmel Earley noticed some patterns in his own life and started to question the kind of influence he was leaving on his kids in the trenches of day-to-day life, or what he calls the liturgies of the day.



We all have a liturgy in how we live our lives. The question is whether our attitudes and actions as parents support the lessons we teach. In this episode, Justin Whitmel Earley is back on the podcast to talk about his new book Habits of the Household, and what it looks like to discover simple habits and daily rhythms for your family.



Josh and Justin talk about:



* How to live in congruence between what you teach and how you live as you parent your kids and live life at home in the trenches.* The spiritual impact of habits functioning as liturgy, and how it freed Justin's life from anxiety.* The power in implementing a liturgy of presence over absence in your home.



Show Notes:



ORDER A COPY OF JUSTIN'S BOOK THE COMMON RULE! The Common Rule offers four daily and four weekly habits, designed to help us create new routines and transformed frazzled days into lives of love for God and neighbors.



ORDER A COPY OF JUSTIN'S BOOK HABITS OF THE HOUSEHOLD! Habits of the Household provides tools you need to create structure--from mealtimes to bedtimes--that free you to parent toddlers, kids, and teens with purpose.

Josh recently spoke at the Focus on the Family chapel service about navigating today's cultural moment as a family. Since so much of what Josh has been trying to live out in his own life was presented in this talk, we wanted to share it with you here on the podcast.



In this episode, Josh talks about:



* How to live and lead well in a world plagued by fear.* The ripple effect of showing up as the best version of yourself.* Figuring out and maintaining healthy rhythms in your household.* Why being an effective parent has more to do with the person you are becoming than a direct relationship with your child.* How the decisions you make today influence more than you realize.



Show Notes:



SIGN UP FOR YOUR FAMILY PURPOSE! Our online family series is a step-by-step plan to help you create a family of connection, celebration, and purpose.



BUY A COPY OF 25 DAYS OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY WHILE IT'S ON SALE! For a limited amount of time, Josh and Christi's book 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experience is on sale for just $7.99.

While the Christmas season is meant to be fun, special, memorable, and joyful, it can also be stressful and exhausting for parents. Whether it's trying to find the perfect gift for your kids, fit in holiday traditions while balancing your work load, or feeling the loss of past loved ones--each parent feels the weight of the holidays in some way. But what if you could find a way to make it feel a little lighter? To redeem some of the magic? To soak in more of the joy?



In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about 5 ways to make this Christmas memorable, in a way that is special for your entire family.



Josh and Christi talk about:



* How to be fully present this Christmas, taking circumstances for what they are each day and being grateful for them.* The surprising power of changing how you think about expectations* How the 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experience can help make this Christmas memorable for your family.



Show Notes:



ORDER 25 DAYS OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY: AN ADVENT FAMILY EXPERIENCE! For a limited time, order a copy today for just $7.49 or if you buy 10 or more copies, get it for $5!

Josh posted on Instagram a few weeks ago about his changing relationship with social media and his phone. The post had many people asking questions related to what he is learning, with some even asking him to talk about his experience on a podcast episode. Alas, this is that episode.



In a world so driven by social media and technology, we don't recognize how enslaved we are to the things that keep us from being fully present in the moment with others--especially our loved ones. In this episode, Josh talks about two significant ongoing practices that have helped him show up well and inch closer to his true self: daily rhythms and ordering his inner world.



Josh talks about:



* The definition of "continuous partial attention" and the negative effects it can have on your children.* The importance of recognizing the root of your busyness and what is taking you away from time with the Lord and loved ones.* The power of doing the one thing that will help you show up as the best version of you.



Show Notes:



FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PRAY AS YOU GO APP: A daily prayer session, designed for use on portable devices, to help you pray whenever you find time, but particularly whilst traveling to and from work, study, etc.



FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE GABB PHONE: A phone designed to protect kids while keeping them connected to family and friends. It gives parents peace of mind because it doesn't have the internet, social media, or games.



FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LECTIO 365 APP: A daily devotional resource that helps you pray the Bible everyday.



FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LIGHT PHONE: Stay connected without the distraction. For those looking to spend less time on their phones and more time engaged with the world around them.

If you've found it difficult to get your kids to read the Bible, pay attention to you as you read it, or keep them engaged in learning about the faith, you will find great solace in this episode. Author and fellow Dad, M.J. Thomas is on this week's episode to talk about his book series The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls and how it helps kids travel back in time and explore major events in the Bible. This book series is a household favorite in the Straub home!



Josh and M.J. talk about:



* The power of engaging stories to help the Bible come alive for kids. * The inspiring story behind why M.J. Thomas decided to write The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls and how he was able to connect stories from the Bible to his real-life characters in the book series.* Helpful ways to help your kids tangibly comprehend the meaning of the Bible.



Show Notes:



PURCHASE THE SECRET OF THE HIDDEN SCROLLS BOOK SERIES BOX SET AND GET ONE BOOK FOR FREE AND AUTOGRAPHED! Join Peter, Mary, and their dog Hank as they discover ancient scrolls and travel back in time to stories in the Bible.

Making his Famous at Home podcast debut is Josh and Christi's son, Landon. In what you'll find to be quite an endearing episode, Landon joins his Dad this week to talk about making Christmas count. With Advent just around the corner, making Christmas memories doesn't just happen.



In this episode, Josh interviews Landon about his favorite Christmas characters, family activities, and memories. You may even hear a few jokes between father and son as well. Talking about what makes Christmas count, this episode may very well get you in the spirit to make this Christmas the most memorable yet for your family!



Show Notes:







Get 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experience today for only $7.49! If you buy 10 or more, get the book for just $5. Make a great early Christmas GIFT!

When your time, attention, and energy are pulled in so many directions, how do you have anything left to give your family? By the end of the day, it may feel like your spouse and kids need more from you than you have to give. But what if the one thing they really needed from you brought you to life just as much as it brought them to life?



In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the importance of prioritizing your emotional health and letting go of distractions, so that you can show up at home as the best version of you.



Josh and Christi talk about:



* What it means to show up as the best version of yourself.* How to use your greatest pain point as your greatest tool for prioritizing your emotional and spiritual growth. * The sum difference of taking responsibility for and owning daily choices, rather than seeing yourself as a victim of your circumstances.



Show Notes:



JOIN THE LEADER'S HEART SPRING 2022 WAITLIST! Don't miss out on our upcoming year long cohort to connect with like-minded leaders, build healthy work-family rhythms, and lead from a whole heart.



SIGN UP FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COACHING! We offer a transformative coaching journey to help your family build a rock solid marriage, create healthy rhythms between work and home, and set values that drive how you make decisions.



SIGN UP FOR YOUR FAMILY PURPOSE! Your Family Purpose is our online family series that helps you make a step-by-step plan to create a family of connection, celebration, and purpose.

Emotions are the gateway to the heart. When we use words that communicate emotion in our home, the environment changes. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about why it's important to understand the difference between emotions and feelings, especially for the intimacy in our marriage and how we connect with and guide our kids.



Josh and Christi talk about:



* The difference between emotions and feelings.* Our six core emotions and how to discern what they mean for us in our day-to-day lives.* How naming our feelings helps us label our emotions.* The role of emotions in "guarding your heart."* How congruence can help us "be at home" with ourselves again.* How to use emotional awareness to become a more connected spouse and parent.



Show Notes:



JOIN THE KIDSEQACADEMY WAITLIST! On-demand courses to help your child manage big feelings in a little body. Each course in KidsEQAcademy teaches your kids the life skills they need to develop emotional intelligence.



ORDER A COPY OF WHAT AM I FEELING? What Am I Feeling? offers a biblically grounded way for children to verbalize their feelings, develop empathy and self-control, and understand their wonderful God-given emotions.



LOOKING FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COACHING? We offer a transformative coaching journey to help your family build a rock solid marriage, create healthy rhythms between work and home, and set values that drive how you make decisions.



ENROLL IN YOUR FAMILY PURPOSE TODAY! Your Family Purpose is our online family series that helps you make a step-by-step plan to create a family of connection, celebration, and purpose.

One of the biggest challenges we face, as parents, is learning what to say yes to and what to say no to as a family. Whether it's serving in church, putting your kids in sports, hosting friends at your home, going on work trips--everything is dependent on the season you are in. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to prioritize what brings your family life, and how to put on the chopping block the things weighing you down.



Josh and Christi talk about:



* Why it's important to discern if you're saying yes out of a conviction of the Holy Spirit, or compulsion due to pressure from others.* Why it is vital to understand what you are assigned to in this season, and what your values/mission are as a family, so you can show up as the best version of yourself everywhere you go.* What it looks like to say yes to the right opportunities, and the power in inviting your kids into it.



Show Notes:



SIGN UP FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COACHING! We offer a transformative coaching journey to help your family build a rock solid marriage, create healthy rhythms between work and home, and set values that drive how you make decisions.



JOIN YOUR FAMILY PURPOSE! Your Family Purpose is our online family series that helps you make a step-by-step plan to create a family of connection, celebration, and purpose.