For Parents

In this conversation Brenda shares experiences she had with her two daughters, Tori and Abby, to help cultivate their independence and confidence. Tori and Abby talk about ways their mom encouraged and equipped them, while also having strong boundaries and holding them accountable to hard things. Not an easy balance, but Brenda did that beautifully! Here are Tori and Abby's social media accounts:

Tori's Instagram - @torrence_lee

Abby's Instagram - @athomps26

Have any questions for Brenda? Reach out to her on Facebook!

Listen to the conversation with Fred, Anne and Julie. Fred and his wife, Mary raised 3 girls, and we discuss specific ways that Fred connected to his girls from babies through adulthood. There are so many practical ideas in this episode from dinner time, bed time, dating and creating memorable experiences. It's so good! If you leave this episode wanting more, please reach out to Fred or his daughters...

Fred's Email - [email protected]

Katy's Instagram - @katy.rose.collection

Anne's Instagram - @anne_alley

Julie's Instagram - @juliehennigsingleton

As I look back at my childhood I see how through the people around me God was planting truths deep inside. This episode includes a couple of childhood memories and one more recent experience that show how truths can be planted inside of us and bubble up later.

Kimberly and Kyle have raised 3 unique and awesome boys! On this episode we talk about what it was like when they were all little, and the things they wish they hadn't stressed about.

Brett and Shawn talk honestly about the joys and challenges of adopting two children. Their adoption story includes open adoption and being white parents raising bi-racial children. Their daughter, Bri also shares about what it means to have Brett and Shawn as parents, and the experiences that led her to be the bold, beautiful person she is today.

To hear more thoughts from Brett, Shawn & Bri, see their social media accounts below:

Bri's Instagram

Shawn's Facebook

Brett's Facebook

Fran and Jim talk about how they cultivate creativity in their home. While their girls are wired differently - one likes messes and the other likes lots of organization - they both enjoy finding things around the house and creating new things from it. You will hear about a lot of different family projects they dreamed up, and how they worked together to make those dreams happen. Below are the links so you can see some of their creativity!

Fran's Instagram - @franceta

Jim's Instagram - @jimwalker01

Stop Motion Videos

Jett and Connor are the incredible sons of Randy and Michelle who were featured in the last episode. They are well spoken and honest about their experiences growing up. Their parents were generous with their time, and made every effort to show up for their boys. While maybe as boys they didn't realize this gift, now that they are adults they can see it and be thankful for it.

Music is Metropolis Daybreak by Cody Martin.

Michelle and Randy have raised two boys while both have high pressure, demanding jobs. They talk about how they made the decision to both work outside of the home, and the choices they made when their oldest son Jett, was diagnosed with leukemia. I loved hearing about they ways they supported each other and made sacrifices to show up for their boys. So many nuggets of wisdom in here... enjoy!

Music is Metropolis Daybreak by Cody Martin.