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On this episode, you can listen in on an insightful interview Barrett had with Dr. Scott Turansky of the National Center for Biblical Parenting. They discuss three lies that most teenagers believe, and what parents can do about it. You’ll also hear a different perspective on Coronavirus restrictions as well as a suggestion for a personal response to the racial tension in America right now.

With schools closing and so many people working from home, many families are feeling the pressure of "close quarters." How can you manage the (temporary) new normal without murdering your spouse? On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer let you listen in on a terrific conversation they had with their friends Jarrod and Brooke, who have been working from home together for years. It's like a master class on how to keep your relationships and rhythms intact while living and working in close proximity. They discuss schedules, flexibility, expectations, priorities, communication, and so much more.

For people of faith, parenting = discipleship. On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer discuss some practical and easy ways to create a culture of spiritual growth in your home. You get to listen in to a conversation that Barrett had with author and speaker Philip Nation about a few simple shifts you can make to become more intentional with your kids. Barrett and Jen also discuss how easy it is for predators to connect with your kids via social media and give a call for diligence in how we protect our kids online.

On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer talk about the brand new INFO for Families App. It’s been cooking for several months and it’s finally time to get it out of the oven! They give some background on the app, download instructions for even the least tech-savvy person, and a comprehensive tour of what you’ll find in the app. The bottom line is that you’ll want to listen in and discover some great tools and resources for YOUR family.

We’re back after a long break! On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer share a very special conversation that Jenifer had with blogger and inspirational mom Krisi Monsivaiz, who just happens to be one of her best friends. During a special weekend away in Savannah, Jen and Krisi set up a mic and recorded an important conversation about family, faith, and taking a long-term view for our kids. Listening in will encourage you no matter where you are in your journey, and it will remind you of the importance of walking through life with good friends.

Why are there so many checklists? On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer tackle part two of what they feel is perhaps is the most important component of building a healthy family life. (If you haven’t listened to part one yet, do that first.) It may or may not have anything to do with a list. Along the way, they discuss some funny ways people characterize marriage on Twitter, the crazy couple who got married at 100 and 102, and how to recover when you treat your spouse terribly….in her dreams.

On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer take a tongue-in-cheek look at our fascination with lists…and all the people who make promises that if you just do “these things,” your family will be awesome. More importantly, they explore a critical (but often neglected) dimension of the Christian life that makes all the checklists and top 10 lists unnecessary. Along the way, they discuss a recent study on teen sexting, loving your kids (even if you don’t always like them), and why men who take their wives to action movies rarely get any action when the movie is over.