Dani Kinchen invites guest Craig Kinchen to discuss the topic of dating your spouse in parenthood. Dani and Craig talk through what the data says about parents dating their spouses during parenthood, how God's Word gives parents permission and encouragement to spring for date nights, and practical tips for how to find the time, space, and resources to say yes to date night.

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Read the article behind this episode: https://tiredbutcalled.com/2026/01/02/dating-your-spouse-in-parenthood/

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Chapters

00:00 Welcoming Guest Craig Kinchen

02:36 Best Date Night Before Kids

05:47 New Free Family Bible Study Announcement and Rundown

07:17 Data on Parent Date Nights, Frequency, and Desire 11:40 God's Word and Wisdom on Dating in Parenthood

14:55 Answering Five Questions on Practical Tips

About Tired But Called

Hello! My name is Dani Kinchen. I’m a wife, mother of three, practicing attorney, and family ministry leader. Above all, I’m an adopted child of God. The purpose of Tired But Called is to reshare God’s story and his spirit of encouragement for us — especially for parents growing disciples. Each week, we’ll cover a topic real parents are struggling with and explore how God can encourage us in that area.

In this special Christmas & New Year’s episode of Tired But Called, host Dani Kinchen shares one simple, biblical New Year’s resolution you can actually keep—and how it can disciple your family well all year long. Instead of piling on devotionals, activities, and unrealistic goals, we return to God’s singular focus for parents. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and might. (Deuteronomy 6:5).

Article behind this episode: https://tiredbutcalled.com/2025/12/18/one-new-years-resolution-to-rule-them-all/

Episode on spending and joy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9sjygfp7qQ&t=1s

00:00 Welcome, If You're New Here

01:30 New Year Family Activity, The Answered Prayers Jar

04:28 Stress of Spending During Christmas Season

05:16 One Resolution for Your Children's Spiritual Growth

11:08 The Wise Men: A Model for Seeking Jesus

14:35 Practical Application in Our Family

16:47 Conclusion: One Resolution to Disciple Well

Welcome back, tired parents. If you’re wrestling with mom guilt, you are not alone. In today’s episode of Tired But Called, host Dani Kinchen walks us through where mom guilt really comes from—and how God’s Word gives us freedom from the impossible standards we place on ourselves.

This is Part 3 of our three-part series on Mom Guilt, and today we’re tackling a tough piece: “I don’t meet my OWN standard of being a good parent.” If you’ve ever pictured your “ideal mom self”—the perfect home, perfect routines, perfect childhood memories—and felt crushed when real life didn’t match the dream…this episode will speak deeply to you.

Read the article behind this episode: https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/a-third-response-to-mom-guilt/

CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome and Mom Guilt Series Summary

01:27 Parenting and Family Discipleship Weekly High and Low

04:43 Claims Against Mothers that Lead to Mom Guilt

10:55 Practical Example of Setting Aside the Ideal Parent

Mom guilt is widespread among parents. In this second episode of a three-part series on "mom guilt," we'll explore where a second form of mom guilt comes from, what God has to say about it, and how we can find relief from its heavy burden.

Read the article behind this episode: https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/a-second-response-to-mom-guilt/

Read referenced article on God's instructions for parents: https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/not-just-dealing-with-parental-burnout/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Series on Mom Guilt

00:30 Family Discipleship Weekly High and Low

02:30 Understanding Society's Expectations for Parenting 7:10 God's Law vs. Societal Expectations

11:45 Joy in Imperfect Parenthood

13:07 Practical Parenting Examples

Mom guilt is a commonplace term and a commonplace experience for parents. In this first episode of a three-part series on "mom guilt," we'll explore where mom guilt comes from, what God has to say about it, and how we can find relief from its heavy burden.

FREE "25 Days of Christ" Christmas Bible Study Activity: https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/christmas-bible-activity/

Read the article behind this episode: https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/a-christian-lawyers-response-to-mom-guilt/

If you lead a single-parent home or any other type of “nontraditional” household, I want to encourage you that God is working in special ways under your roof, even as you’re sharing that roof with others this Thanksgiving.

You can find the article behind this episode with cites at: https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/single-parenting-at-thanksgiving/

We are parenting in a society that values individualism above most other values. It can be a lonely place to parent. Explore how God's Word offers you practical support, friendship and encouragement.

You can find the article behind this episode with cites at: https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/for-the-many-many-lonely-parents/

If you’re a parent overwhelmed by your family’s busy schedule, this episode is for you. We explore what it looks like to find true rest for you and your family in God’s Word. You’ll hear practical encouragement for navigating jam-packed schedules and finding rhythms of rest that build your family up.

You can find the article behind this episode with cites at: https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/rest-for-parents-overwhelmed-by-activities/

As parents, we receive advice, guidance and criticism from many voices. Explore how God can help us turn down the volume and walk in peace with him.

You can find the article behind this episode with cites at https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/2025/10/28/quieting-the-critics-in-parenthood/

We are parenting in a world of financial pressure to provide for our children beyond our means. For parents doing what we can, explore how God can encourage and instruct us as we help our children find lifelong joy in him.

Read the article behind this podcast with cites: https://danikinchen.wordpress.com/2025/10/21/providing-what-we-can-as-parents/