With more than 360 million Americans sheltering at home, it's become obvious that spending all day, every day with those we love has the opportunity to bring out the worst in us.

The good news is you're not alone. In this episode, we give you tips to navigate surprise homeschooling, expectations with your spouse and kids, working from home, staying sane during the shelter in place order, and biblical truths to help you navigate all the uncertainty you may be feeling.

Guests: Justin and Jen Garrett
After 10 years of leading student ministry at The Crossing in Columbia, MO, Justin and Jen recently moved to Kansas City Missouri to plant a new church. It will launch publicly in September at Walden Middle School. For more information on the church or the information shared in this podcast, email them at [email protected].

SHOW NOTES

14:30 Do you find yourself juggling work with parenting, homeschooling and managing a household? These tips are for you.

17:30 You probably know your child better than anyone so it may surprise you that you don't know this about them, which is why homeschooling can be so difficult.

20:00 Hear why this is not the time to focus on perfection and how to give yourself grace.

22:30 The key to happiness may revolve around this one thing.

28:30 Does the pandemic have you doubting God's control and your faith? Hear how Justin struggles as well and how he overcomes it.

32:30 When you feel anxious, here's Jen's advice on what you need more (and less) of in your life.

34:30 Feeling like the pressures of staying at home are bringing out the worst in you? Here's why that happens and how it can be a blessing in disguise.

36:30 Do you expect your partner to do this for you and find yourself disappointed?

39:00 Quantity does not equal quality, especially with this one thing and especially now.

41:00 Do you have trouble owning your crap? Here's why it's so important and some great wisdom to help you get better at it.

45:00 Here's the one thing couples need to be doing and might not have the energy to do.

50:00 Here are a few resources Justin and Jen recommend to help us strengthen our faith and our relationships during this time: Psalms, The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, Wednesday's Word devotionals by Paul David Tripp and the Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren.

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