Today on High Performance Parenting, Greg sits down with two of his youngest entrepreneurs — Elli (age 9) and Huntter (age 7) — for a fun and powerful conversation about raising kids who create, lead, and step into their God-given purpose.

Ellie shares how she launched her own all-natural lotion business, researched ingredients, built a business plan, learned profit margins, and sold nearly $700 this year — all while juggling school, sports, and family life.

You’ll hear:

• How kids can start simple businesses at any age
• Why creativity + curiosity matter more than perfection
• The importance of letting kids try, fail, adjust, and try again
• How siblings can support each other instead of compete
• Why teaching entrepreneurship is really teaching leadership and faith
• The value of learning communication and confidence early
• How family support creates a launching pad for kids’ dreams

This episode is joyful, practical, and packed with wisdom every parent needs.

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00:00 – Welcome + birthday fun with Hunter 🎉

01:00 – Ellie’s entrepreneurial story begins

02:00 – Researching lotion recipes & ingredients

03:00 – Creating a business plan + learning profit

04:00 – The first partnership — and the breakup lesson

05:30 – Finding the right markets (and the wrong ones!)

06:45 – Selling, speaking up & building confidence

08:15 – $700 in sales — and repeat customers!

09:00 – Siblings in business together

10:30 – Lip balm, resin crafts & crocheted hats

12:00 – Preparing for the Christmas market

14:30 – The power of family teamwork

16:00 – Teaching kids ownership, courage & faith

18:00 – Final encouragement from Dad

In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg & Jacquie Francis share candid stories and practical wisdom about navigating holiday stress in a way that protects your peace and strengthens your family.

From an 8–9 hour snowstorm road trip to injury chaos at 11 p.m., they reveal how trying to “do it all” stole peace — and how learning to say no reshaped their family traditions.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why you don’t have to cram your December calendar
• How to say no to obligations without guilt
• How flexible traditions (like shifting dates) build peace
• Why slowing down helps your kids emotionally
• How to protect evenings for connection
• Why celebrating later can actually deepen meaning
• How to decide as a couple what truly matters

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00:00 – Welcome + Laid-back Christmas philosophy

01:00 – Cramming December vs. enjoying it

02:00 – The 9-hour snowstorm road trip disaster

03:45 – When holiday obligations stop making sense

04:45 – Starting flexible traditions (matching PJs!)

06:00 – Birthdays, holidays & shifting dates for peace

08:30 – Why flexible families stay connected

10:00 – Saying no without guilt

12:00 – The “duct tape first aid” midnight crisis 😅

14:00 – Re-thinking December: travel, rest, goals

15:30 – Family planning weekend — choosing purpose

17:20 – Final message: Say no, slow down, choose peace

In this heartwarming holiday episode, Greg & Jacquie Francis share the simple, meaningful traditions that keep Christmas joyful, connected, and focused on Jesus — without the stress and pressure that so many families feel this time of year.

From decorating together… to Advent… to reading Scripture as a family… to embracing fun, laughter, and flexibility… the Francis family models how to keep the holidays peaceful and Christ-centered while still enjoying all the magic of the season.

Whether you feel behind, overwhelmed, or simply want to reclaim the meaning of Christmas, this episode gives you practical ideas and powerful perspective to help your kids experience the reason for the season.

🎁 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How to keep Christ at the center of Christmas — even with busy schedules

• Why joy, laughter, and fun help kids understand the heart of the season

• How the Francis family balances Scripture, traditions, and activities

• Simple ways to reduce pressure and avoid “perfect Christmas” stress

• How flexibility creates deeper connection than rigid routines

• The power of reading the Christmas story as a family

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00:00 – Welcome & Christmas Jokes 🎅

01:30 – Decorating Debates & Traditions Begin

03:00 – Keeping Christ at the Center of It All

04:30 – Fall Décor to Christmas Joy

06:00 – Family Traditions That Stick

08:00 – Advent Calendars & Faith Conversations

10:00 – Reading the Christmas Story Together

12:00 – Kids’ Christmas Plays & Laughter

14:00 – Grace Over Perfection This Season

15:30 – Final Thoughts on Tradition & Gratitude

Greg and Crissy Lou Francis close the Entrepreneurial Kids series with a powerful message about how business and faith can come together to change lives.

Crissy Lou shares the story behind her growing program Super Kids — how it started as a small online class and became a global community teaching children about faith, leadership, and encouragement.

Greg and Crissy Lou talk about the real lessons behind entrepreneurship: serving others, glorifying God, and creating value that changes lives.

Is your child ready to succeed and make friends who share their values? Crissy is inviting your family and friends to join Redwood SuperKids, an amazing program for kids! Text “Superkids” to 33777 to learn more and sing up now! Follow Redwood Superkids on Instagram @redwood_superkids for updates!

You’ll Learn:

• How to turn passion into purpose-driven impact
• The lessons of faith, stewardship, and service behind success
• How to teach kids to lead with humility and heart
• Why God blesses business that blesses others
• The true meaning of “earning through serving”

📱 Text “Superkids” to 33777

📱 Follow Redwood Superkids on Instagram @redwood_superkids

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00:00 – Thanksgiving jokes & opening reflections

01:00 – The evolution of Super Kids

02:30 – Teaching encouragement & faith through games

04:30 – The importance of intentional parenting

06:00 – Overcoming fear, failure, and doubt

07:15 – Scaling and adjusting through feedback

09:00 – The business of blessing: pricing with purpose

11:00 – Reflection on growth, systems, and persistence

13:00 – The heart behind serving God’s kids

15:00 – Kingdom business: money as “certificates of appreciation”

17:20 – Closing encouragement: Serve first, trust God with the rest

In this powerful episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Crissy Lou Francis share how to train your kids not just to make money — but to manage it God’s way.

They reveal the Francis Family System of stewardship: Spend, Save, Invest, and Donate — and explain how these lessons helped their kids understand generosity, delayed gratification, and financial purpose from a young age.

Through real family stories and faith-filled wisdom, this episode helps parents lay a foundation for lasting success that honors God.

Is your child ready to succeed and make friends who share their values? Crissy is inviting your family and friends to join Redwood SuperKids, an amazing program for kids! Text “Superkids” to 33777 to learn more and sing up now! Follow Redwood Superkids on Instagram @redwood_superkids for updates!

You’ll Learn:

• How to teach your kids about tithing and giving joyfully
• Why saving builds patience and discipline
• How to make “investing” a hands-on family lesson
• The difference between ownership and stewardship
• How to use money as a tool for ministry and family unity

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00:00 – Recap: $100 and $1,000 challenges

01:30 – The four-compartment money system

03:45 – Learning to invest and reinvest earnings

05:00 – Giving joyfully: the power of tithing

06:30 – Building reward through stewardship

08:45 – The $2,000 challenge and lessons in persistence

10:45 – Why saving teaches maturity

12:15 – How generosity builds confidence

14:00 – Transitioning from earning to scaling

15:15 – How “Super Kids” was born: the next family business

In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Crissy Lou Francis continue their powerful conversation on raising entrepreneurial, confident kids who live with purpose and faith.

They unpack how to teach kids courage through challenge, the role of preparation in confidence, and why parents must lead by example — letting discomfort and growth go hand in hand.

Is your child ready to succeed and make friends who share their values? Crissy is inviting your family and friends to join Redwood SuperKids, an amazing program for kids! Text “Superkids” to 33777 to learn more and sing up now! Follow Redwood Superkids on Instagram @redwood_superkids for updates!

You’ll Learn:

• How to prepare kids to lead, not just follow
• Why confidence is built through discomfort
• How to train your children to communicate clearly and bravely
• The power of preparation in building self-belief
• Practical ways to develop work ethic and emotional resilience

📱 Text “Superkids” to 33777

📱 Follow Redwood Superkids on Instagram @redwood_superkids

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00:00 – Welcome back: Part 2 with Christy Lou

00:45 – Was she born an entrepreneur?

02:30 – Protecting childhood while training purpose

04:00 – The power of early public speaking

05:45 – Why parents should remove “no” as an option

07:30 – Confidence through discomfort and repetition

09:00 – The Francis “$100 Challenge” and work ethic

11:30 – Negotiation lessons and rewarding effort

13:30 – Training discipline and responsibility early

15:00 – Why leadership starts at home

17:30 – Preparing kids to lead in faith and business

In this inspiring father–daughter episode, Greg Francis sits down with Crissy Lou Francis to talk about how parents can raise entrepreneurial kids — children who believe in their God-given creativity, take risks, and learn resilience through both success and struggle.

They share stories from the Francis family, lessons from real estate, sports, and business, and how faith forms the foundation for every entrepreneurial step.

Is your child ready to succeed and make friends who share their values? Crissy is inviting your family and friends to join Redwood SuperKids, an amazing program for kids! Text “Superkids” to 33777 to learn more and sing up now! Follow Redwood Superkids on Instagram @redwood_superkids for updates!

You’ll Learn:

• The mindset that separates doers from dreamers
• Why fear is a normal part of the entrepreneurial process
• How to teach kids to try again after failure
• How faith and risk-taking work together
• What it means to “train up a child” with courage and purpose

📱 Text “Superkids” to 33777

📱 Follow Redwood Superkids on Instagram @redwood_superkids

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00:00 – Introduction with Thanksgiving jokes

01:00 – Jacquie taking her real estate test & prayer of blessing

02:30 – Family update: Bella’s basketball journey

05:30 – Why our brains resist success

07:15 – Fear vs. faith in new challenges

09:00 – Crissy Lou on the “gray area” between trying and failing

11:30 – Greg’s entrepreneurial story and lessons from corporate life

13:45 – Asking for help: the secret to family success

15:00 – Building teamwork through family business

16:00 – Preview for Part 2: Crissy Lou’s journey as a young entrepreneur

In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis dive deep into how the Five Love Languages impact marriage and parenting. Discover how to speak your spouse’s love language — even when it’s not natural to you — and why your kids need to experience love in the way they understand it most.

Through funny stories, practical examples, and biblical truth, they reveal how to overcome the “lazy habits” that block connection and how learning each other’s love language is an act of humility, maturity, and spiritual growth.

You’ll Learn:

• The five love languages and how they show up in daily life
• Why “It’s just how I am” damages connection
• How to avoid resentment when your spouse loves differently
• How to identify your kids’ love languages
• Practical ways to show love God’s way

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00:00 – Intro: Wrapping up the Connection Series

00:45 – “It’s just the way I am” — why that’s not godly

01:20 – Learning each other’s love languages

02:15 – Acts of Service: How chores say “I love you”

03:30 – Words of Affirmation and the “Hero Sandwich”

05:00 – The danger of negative words for a “Words” person

06:00 – Teaching kids their love languages

08:00 – When love gets lost in translation

09:45 – The “Kiss of Death” for each love language

12:00 – Understanding differences without resentment

13:45 – Final thoughts: Learning to love in translation

In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis teach biblical communication principles for resolving conflict without breaking connection. Learn the rules that protect your marriage and family from cycles of disconnection — and why winning arguments never builds intimacy.

You’ll Learn:

• The 24-hour rule for healthy reconnection
• How “I-statements” create safety and honor
• Why defensiveness kills connection and how to stop it
• How to break hurtful speech habits (like “never” and “always”)
• How prayer and perspective soften your heart after conflict
• Why connection is a covenant — not a feeling

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00:00 – Intro: The Power of Pausing

00:30 – 24-hour Rule for Reconnection

01:00 – How to Start a Repair Conversation

01:45 – Rules of Engagement: No Yelling or Belittling

02:00 – Using “I-Statements” Instead of Accusationsjacquie-greg (9)

03:00 – How Defensiveness Blocks Connection

04:15 – Why Perspective Matters Before You Talk

05:00 – Letting Your Spouse Speak First

06:00 – Handling Strong-Willed Kids in Conflict

07:15 – Teaching Children Boundaries & Respectful Speech

08:30 – How Prayer Transforms Your Heart

09:30 – Reconnection as a Covenant Choice

10:45 – Final Encouragement: Fight for Peace, Not to Win

In this episode, Greg and Jacquie Francis unpack how to stay connected through the hardest moments of marriage and parenting. They reveal the surprising truth: the goal isn’t avoiding conflict—it’s staying connected through it.

You’ll learn how fear creates distance, why connection always involves risk, and how covenant love gives you the courage to stay close even when it’s uncomfortable.

You’ll Learn:

• Why connection often triggers fear of being hurt again
• The “distance cycle” that keeps couples apart
• How to reset your mindset from defense to connection
• What healthy conflict looks like in a covenant marriage
• Biblical strategies for rebuilding unity after disagreement

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00:00 – Greg’s “sophish-ticated” dad joke 🤣

00:45 – The covenant philosophy: distance vs connection

01:15 – Fear of closeness after hurt

02:20 – The “grenade” pattern that keeps couples apart

03:10 – Grace in connection: forgiveness and realism

04:00 – Choose your hard—connection takes work

05:15 – The danger of bad counsel and why you need godly mentors

07:10 – Teaching your kids that home is “connection base”

08:20 – Brain science of conflict: why logic and emotion shut down

10:40 – The power of pausing before saying something harmful

13:00 – Redefining success: maturity over victory

14:15 – Protecting your covenant through small wins

15:20 – Closing encouragement: unity is holy work