Famous at Home

Victims believe their shortcomings are out of their control, while a hero owns their mistakes and rises up. In this episode, Josh and Christi share the importance of teaching your kids to be a hero, not a victim.

Finding friends who not only share the same values as you, but you also "click" with, requires time, trust, and initiative.



In this episode, Josh and Christi discuss the cultivation and beauty of covenant friendships with Josh and Terrica Smith. The four of them talk about:



* The definition of covenant friendship and how it differs from other types of friendships* The importance of discovering your own identity and family purpose BEFORE making new friendships* How to be vulnerable and willing to initiate new friendships



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What do you do when your child uses emotion to get what he / she wants? In this episode, Josh and Christi share practical ways to set boundaries and help your children learn to manage their emotions.

Worry is an epidemic in our culture today, especially among girls. Sissy Goff, counselor, author, and speaker joins us this week to discuss her new book Brave: A Teen Girl's Guide to Beating Worry and Anxiety.



In this episode, Sissy talks to us as parents helping our daughters navigate worry. Sissy talks to us about how:



* To decipher the temperature of your daughter's worry by paying attention to her body language * To instruct your daughter to focus and breathe, as theses exercises shift the blood flow back to her cortex and help bring her calm* Gratitude and worry cannot coexist



Show Notes:



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How as parents are we encouraging our kids to decrease drama? In this episode, Josh and Christi share practical ways to talk about trauma and eliminate drama in your home.

Choosing to live above the world's hate and bitter divisiveness changes the atmosphere of your home. Can you imagine being like David, a man who asked God to point out anything in him that offended God? Let's start praying that prayer.



In this episode, Josh and Christi share a new perspective on offense, challenging us to live and love in a way that brings to earth the way it is in heaven. Here are some highlights:



* Finding where we place our identity is critical to knowing what offends us. * Helpful ways to understand and process your offense include journaling and talking to someone you know.* Blessing those offend you begins with listening and repenting. But blessing your perceived enemy is what we're called to do for those who follow Jesus.



Show Notes:



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How can you implement quality time with your spouse during a busy week? What if you don't have time for date night? In this episode, Josh and Christi challenge you to initiate a 10-minute date with your significant other.



Here are some highlights:



• Give your spouse a heads up about the 10-minute date, rather than putting them on the spot.



• Do not expect your spouse to be free and be patient with them.



• Ask your spouse to go on a quick walk with you outside or sit down and drink a cup of coffee with you.

Expectation is the root of disappointment. Even Proverbs says our heart grows sick when hope is delayed. But what happens when unmet expectations in relationships leave you disappointed? Sad? Angry?

In this episode, Josh and Christi share the importance of acknowledging what you lost and grieving well. This includes letting go of the ideal in your marriage, releasing parental agendas, and decreasing the pressure you put on yourself. 

Here are some highlights:

* Until we learn to grieve and face the uncomfortable emotions, we struggle to feel the celebratory ones.* When we haven't allowed ourselves to grieve, we end up placing the burden of disappointment, anger, and fears onto our kids.* Loving God and others as ourselves frees us to give selflessly with no expectation of a return.* Recognize the grieving process is a journey and takes time. Give yourself grace.


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How do you manage to fit in quiet time with the Lord as a busy parent? Especially when you have young kids who constantly demand your attention?



In reality, it will not happen unless you intentionally schedule it in your day. In this 5 minute episode, Josh and Christi share practical ways to worship in the middle of chaos.



Some highlights include:



* Playing worship music in your home.* Praying without seizing.* Spending an hour of time with the Lord in both the morning and the evening.* Having the outlook that you "get" to do what you do.

How do you release your spouse to become the best version of him/ herself? Especially when your spouse is struggling?

In this episode, we talk about how to step in and celebrate your spouse as a way to release him / her. When you compliment your spouse, rather than criticizing for what he / she is not doing, you bring life into your home.

Josh and Christi pose one challenging question, "What do I need to focus on to change the atmosphere in my home?"

Some highlights include:



* Having healthy conversations with your spouse about how you can motivate each other better.* Giving your spouse specific ways to hold one another accountable to goals.* Celebrating one thing about your spouse each day.* Spending more time focusing on how you alone can change the atmosphere of your home.



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