We live in a world that prizes hustle,and constant productivity. How do we break the habit of hurry? Eryn Lynum is here to show us from nature, God’s Word, and her own family life how to truly live more rested. If you're longing for a little bit of rest in your life, this is for you. We're sharing rich thoughts from Eryn's new book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living. On today's episode, you'll learn: 

3:00 What we can learn from hummingbirds 

8:00 How to practically honor the Sabbath 

13:50 What does it mean for God to “stay us”?

17:43 How society lies to us about rest 

23:07 How to get your kids outdoors more frequently

26:20 The two ways that God reveals Himself to us

Eryn Lynum is a certified master naturalist and Bible teacher. She is the podcast host of the popular Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. Her books include Rooted in Wonder and The Nature of Rest. She lives in Colorado with her husband and 4 kids. 

Learn more about Eryn and her new book, The Nature of Rest https://erynlynum.com/

Check out Eryn's podcast, Nat Theo https://erynlynum.com/nattheo

Can kids be happy without smartphones, social media or video games? Check out our family documentary, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words (it's free!) https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see David, Sissy, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

See David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene Pellicane live at the Parents Rising Conference on September 6, 2025 in San Diego. Tickets on sale now http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Do you tend to think about what might go wrong instead of what might go right? Negativity is our default mode and can be disastrous for a family, but what if bad can sometimes be leveraged for good in your home? The power of bad can actually be leveraged for good. Learn when bad really is bad, and when it actually serves as a useful consequence for kids. This is a message Arlene shared on Mother's Day at Bonita Valley Community Church in San Diego. You'll hear about: 

4:40 Would you drink juice that had a sterilized cockroach dipped in it? 

7:50 The negativity effect and what it does to your thinking 

9:50 How many positive comments are needed to cancel out a negative one? 

12:20 One billion users on TikTok 

15:15 How light acts as a disinfectant 

19:00 When bad is actually helpful 

23:00 Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them 

25:15 Study of reward and punishment for kids 

29:00 Arlene is rapping???

33:00 Heart cracking goodness 

Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, a speaker and author of several books including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids, and Parents Rising. She has been featured on FamilyLife Today, Focus on the Family, the Wall Street Journal, and The Today Show. She and her husband James have three children (two in college and one in high school). 

Learn more at Happy Home University https://happyhomeuniversity.com/

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see Arlene live with David Thomas and Sissy Goff at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

See David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene Pellicane live at the Parents Rising Conference on September 6, 2025 in San Diego. Tickets on sale now http://parentsrisingconference.com/

What would happen if your child could trade insecurity for bravery, and giving up for resilience? Counselors and bestselling authors David Thomas and Sissy Goff can help you raise confident, worry free kids. Drawing from their vast experience at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, David and Sissy know how to help kids and parents deal with anxiety and worry. They have written two new children's books, Lucy Learns to Be Brave and Owen Learns He Has What it Takes. On today's episode, you'll learn: 

5:25 Your dog could be more than a pet!

7:45 How to tell if your child is flourishing

14:36 Modeling emotions to your child 

20:50 Are we giving anxiety too much attention?

24:53 Reversing the negative effects of COVID in our teenagers  

31:00 What to do if your child won’t leave their room

David Thomas is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. His books include Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys. He and Sissy host the popular Raising Boys and Girls podcast. Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar. Her books include Raising Worry-Free Girls and The Worry-Free Parent.  

Learn more about David Thomas and Sissy Goff and their new children's books, Lucy Learns to Be Brave and Owen Learns He Has What it Takes at Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see David, Sissy, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

As parents, we hope our children will follow Jesus forever. But maybe you worry sometimes that your child will grow up to walk away from the faith. Today's guest Justin Brierley has hosted radio conversations between Christians and non-Christians for more than 20 years. He's here to share the reasons why he still believes, and how your children can too. From his book, Why I'm Still a Christian, you'll be encouraged to raise your kids with confidence. We'll talk about:

4:07 Is raising your kids in a Christian bubble always the best for them?

6:46 How to answer your kids’ tough questions about God

10:45 What only the existence of God can explain

22:28 Helping your child through their doubts about God 

30:45 The new hope for Christianity

Justin Brierley is a UK-based author, speaker, and broadcaster known for hosting dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. He is passionate about creating conversations around faith, science, theology, and culture. He is the former host of the Unbelievable radio show, as well as the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. He and his wife Lucy have 4 children. Justin is the author of many books including The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and the book we've talked about today, Why I'm Still a Christian. 

Find out more about Justin Brierley on his website https://justinbrierley.com/

Get Justin's book, Why I'm Still a Christian https://www.amazon.com/Why-Still-Christian-Conversations-Atheists/dp/1496466934/

Too much screen time for your kids? Get Arlene's book written with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Would you like to have better conversations with your kids? If you're tired of conversations that are shallow or forced, you are going to love this episode with Heather Holleman as she shares from her book, The Six Conversations. You will be able to connect with your kids and spouse in new ways after learning better questions to ask. On this episode, you will learn: 

3:40 The mindset you need to create a warm connection

6:14 The beauty of journaling and noting other's concerns  

14:01 How to love with your face 

19:04 Teaching your kids to have good conversations 

23:30 Modeling curiosity to your children

Dr. Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, a speaker and an author. Her books include Seated with Christ: Lively freely in a culture of comparison, and today we’re talking about her book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connected in an Age of Isolation and Incivility. She serves alongside her husband Ashley in speaking and writing. They’ve been full time staff with Cru for 20 years. They have two daughters.  

Find out more about Heather Holleman and her book, The Six Conversations https://heatherholleman.com/books-2/six-conversations/

Learn more about Seated & Sent, the speaking and coaching ministry of Heather and Ashley Holleman https://seatedandsent.com/

Want to have better conversations with your spouse? Read Arlene's book Making Marriage Easier and get the discussion rolling in a fun way! https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Is it possible to create purpose and spiritual growth in your kids in the mess of everyday life? Bestselling author of Habits of the Household, Justin Whitmel Earley, will show you how to establish ordinary routines that make a big difference in the spiritual habits of your kids (and you too!). This is the book I wish I would have read when my kids were younger. Today you'll learn about: 

2:11 From a missionary in China to a lawyer???

4:35 Your new bedtime routine with your kids 

7:07 What does it look like to adopt a liturgy?

9:30 Hectic mornings? Try this simple habit

17:40 How to form new habits 

21:51 Why is kneeling in prayer so important?

25:10 Join the Hang 10 movement

Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker, and lawyer from Richmond, Virginia. He's the award-winning author of books like The Common Rule and the book we're talking about today, Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms. He also has a children's book, The Big Mess. Justin and his wife Lauren have four boys.  

Find out more about Justin Whitmel Earley and his books on his website https://www.justinwhitmelearley.com/

Learn about the Hang 10 Movement to change the next generation's relationship with technology https://www.hangtenmovement.com/

Can kids really have friends and thrive without social media or a smartphone? Watch Arlene's free documentary, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Did you grow up listening to Adventures in Odyssey? Focus on the Family's long running audio radio drama is filled with lovable characters, hilarious one-liners, fun and suspense. One of the main characters, Katie Leigh (aka Connie Kendall) joins us to talk about working in Hollywood as a Christian, using entertainment for good, and a behind the scenes look into Odyssey. We'll talk about: 

3:17 The importance of humor

7:53 How parents play a huge role in shaping you

10:24 Why to stay childlike

12:05 Living out Christianity, even in Hollywood

14:55 What would Connie say about our kids on screens???

23:52 What makes Adventures in Odyssey such a good listen 

Today's guest Katie Leigh has been the voice of main character Connie Kendall on Focus on the Family’s audio radio drama, Adventures in Odyssey since the series first began in 1987. Her voice has been heard on Disney Junior, PBS Kids, Universal kids, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon.

Learn more about Katie Leigh on her website https://www.katieleigh.com/

Learn more about Adventures in Odyssey, a Focus on the Family production here https://www.adventuresinodyssey.com/

Get the help you need to take back your home from too much negative technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

You might think teaching theology is above your pay grade, but it's not! Pastor and author Sam Luce will explain how you can share God's Word with your kids from his book, How to Teach Kids Theology. You can take deep truths and share them in practical, actionable ways with your children and teens. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

5:00 The MOST important thing in the development of your child

7:55 How to teach your kids so that they don’t “grow out of their faith”

11:30 What is “cliff-note Christianity”?

15:35 How can I as a parent get closer to God?

21:20 Growing into the habit of teaching your kids the word of God 

25:09 How to avoid over-simplifying theology for your kids

Sam Luce is the pastor of global ministries at Redeemer Church in Utica NY. He’s a prolific writer and speaker, with a passion for children’s ministry and the next generation. His new book co-authored with Hunter Williams is How to Teach Kids Theology - Deep truths for growing faith. Sam and his wife have 4 kids.

Learn more about Sam Luce and his book, How to Teach Kids Theology https://samluce.com/

Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

In this social media, celebrity focused world, it can be easy to feel overlooked. You might not feel like you are doing anything important. Mary DeMuth is here to show us from Scripture that God loves to use those that the world overlooks. Sharing from her new book, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible, you'll learn about: 

4:45 Why more people should know about Jehosheba

7:35 Growing up in a dysfunctional family doesn’t dictate your future

12:26 Taking courage in Christ for struggles in your marriage

15:37 How to obey God without hesitation like Abigail 

17:45 God sees you! (and here's how) 

25:00 Husbands who are forgotten and overlooked 

Mary DeMuth is a literary agent, daily podcaster at the PrayEveryDay.show, Scripture artist, speaker, and the author of more than fifty books, including The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible and the topic of today’s conversation, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible- What their stories teach us about being seen and heard. She lives in Texas with her husband and is the mom to three adult children. 

Learn more about Mary and her book, The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible https://marydemuth.com/

Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

What's the one sin that is defeating you or your family? Karl Clauson knows what it's like to wrestle with sin, hit rock bottom, and find God's grace wider than he ever dared hope. His new book, Killing Sin: Conquer the one thing that is defeating you, will help you wage war on sin and find victory in Christ. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 

3:00 Racing the Iditarod, 1100 miles through the tundra with a dog sled team

6:22 What parenting with true power looks like 

13:33 The transformative power of God’s grace

15:21 How to kill your sin 

22:00 Hate can be good???

25:30 Why tackling one sin at a time is important

27:00 There is victory lying ahead of you

Karl Clauson is the host of Moody Radio’s Karl and Crew, a nationally syndicated radio program. He is the lead pastor of 180 Chicago Church. Karl and his bride Junanne have been married 37 years and have 2 adult kids. 

Learn more about Karl and his new book, Killing Sin (and get free resources to help you fix broken systems and much more) https://killsin.com/

Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course

Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/