Raising Boys & Girls

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Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast with Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll share some of what we’re learning in the work we do with kids and families on a daily basis at Daystar Counseling Ministries. Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding, a little more practical help, and a whole lot of hope. So pull up a chair and join us on this journey of raising boys and girls.

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226 episodes

Episode 195: Navigating Boredom, Co-Regulation, and Tossing Cashews with Holly Williams Coleman

Ever since we started dreaming up the Music City Series, we talked about how much we wanted to interview our friend, Holly Williams Coleman. She is a phenomenally talented artist in her own right as an acclaimed singer/songwriter. She is ALSO a retail entrepreneur and owner of White’s Mercantile, with 5 locations. She is ALSO a serial house renovator. She is ALSO married to artist/musician Chris Coleman, mom to four adorable littles. AND she’s one of the kindest people we know. (She also happens to be music royalty, which you’ll hear more about in the episode.) Holly is hilarious, brilliant, and a true delight to talk with. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation with our friend Holly Willams Coleman. . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsor: KiwiCo: Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/rbgsummer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55m
Jul 02
Episode 194: Parenting Teens with Natalie Grant

A 9 time GRAMMY nominee—a 5 time Dove Award Female vocalist of the year, 500 million streams and multiple #1 albums and singles on the Billboard Charts. But, more than that, she is truly one of the kindest, most encouraging people you will ever meet. We LOVED our conversation with the delightful Natalie Grant. We can’t wait for you to listen as she talks about parenting teens, singing for the president and her life-changing work at Hope for Justice. Natalie, we are so grateful for the difference you’re making in this world in so many ways and are confident you’ll be encouraged and inspired by this rich conversation! Also…go listen to her new album, Seasons and her duets with Dolly, Cece, and so many of our favorites!  If you enjoyed this episode on raising teens, we also have a Spotify Playlist we've put together with past episodes where we talked about parenting teenagers. . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59m
Jun 25
Episode 193: Homeschooling, Bus Schooling, and the Power of Worship for Kids with Ali Gilkeson

The song has been ringing through the rafters of Hopetown already this summer, as it does every year. It’s one of our kids’ favorites. They have hand motions and have the best time reminding themselves and each other of these words of truth. “My lighthouse, I will trust the promise. You will carry me safe to shore.” The song is My Lighthouse from Rend Collective and we would highly recommend you listen to it with the kids in your life. AND, we’re thrilled that our new friend Ali Gilkeson has written a children’s book based on the song. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this rich conversation about her new book, homeschooling, bus schooling, and the power of worship for kids!  Find on Ali on Instagram. My Lighthouse Music Video Rend Co. Kids . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35m
Jun 20
Episode 192: Incorporating Worship as a Family with Dwan and Laura Hill

Sissy had one of her favorite experiences of the past few years with this week’s guest Dwan Hill and his delightful wife, Laura. They didn’t have a chance to meet that night, but Sissy was immediately a fan—of Dwan, of his music, and of the wonderful work he is doing through The Choir Room. Sissy and David have been wanting to have Dwan and Laura on the podcast ever since! Dwan is a 3x GRAMMY award-winning, 2x Dove award-winning, 2X ASCAP Rhythm and Soul award winner, songwriter, producer, musician, writer, and church leader based in Nashville. He and Laura have two adorable children, Tobin and Nyla. We’re so excited to share this conversation with these two amazing people and have a feeling you’ll be just as big of fans as these two as we are!  Joy (feat. Ben Rector) | The Choir Room Mansion . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsor: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Jun 18
Episode 191: Intuitive Parenting, Blended Families, and the Importance of Washing your Car with Joy Williams

How many people do you know who have written songs (hello, Hunger Games) with Taylor Swift, have matching tattoos with Adele, and four grammy awards—not to mention a zillion other accolades?! Y’all. Seriously. We know a lot of you listen to the podcast in the car. But, for this one, you’re going to want to PULL OVER AND TAKE NOTES! This episode is SO INCREDIBLY rich! This week, we’re talking to our thoughtful, intentional, wise, deep, incredibly talented friend @joywilliams And, here’s the deal…her talent is extraordinary, but her wisdom and honesty and kindness are even moreso. We’ve been waiting for this conversation for over a year and cannot WAIT for you to listen and learn from Joy, just like we do every time our paths intersect! . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58m
Jun 13
Episode 190: Parenting Your Child’s Specific Personality with Jon Randall and Jessi Alexander Stewart

We continue our Music City Series today with Jon Randall and Jessi Alexander Stewart. You may not have ever met them, but you’re sure acquainted with their songs. The Climb by Miley Cyrus, I Drive Your Truck by Lee Brice, Drink on It by Blake Shelton, Tin Man by Miranda Lambert, Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss, and so many more. In fact, between the two of them, they have more awards and hit songs than we can count. And they are two of the kindest people we know. We cannot wait for you to listen in on this wise and hilarious conversation with our friends, Jessi and Jon Randall. . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 3m
Jun 11
Episode 189: Parenting in Truth & Rest with Chris & Hillary Scott Tyrrell (from Lady A)

We are over the MOON about our first podcast episode of our Music City Series this summer with…(drumroll please) HILLARY and CHRIS TYRRELL!!! Y’all—we laughed and cried and had the best conversation with these two thoughtful, amazing, huge-hearted human beings. You know @hillaryscottla from one of our favorite bands of all time @ladya or from her music with her family, The Scott Family, which we love as well. But if you don’t yet know her brilliant and also insanely talented husband Chris Tyrell, you are in for a treat! We can’t wait for you to get to hear this conversation about parenting, finding hope in this world, tacos (of course) and make sure to listen for Sissy Goff’s most embarrassing moment! . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! & if you love Lady A, check out Episode 117 Balancing Career and Family with Kelli and Dave Haywood. . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 3m
Jun 04
Music City Summer Series 2024

It’s finally HERE!!!! Season 2 of the Music City Series! Y’all! We can’t even believe the talent and the wisdom and the hope and brilliance of every single guest. Between the artists, songwriters and musicians we interviewed, there were more Grammy’s, Dove Awards and number one hit singles than we could count. We had conversations about songwriting with Taylor Swift, touring with Adele, performing for the President, meeting Dolly Parton, being complimented by Paul McCartney, sharing the stage with CeCe Winans, selling out arenas, and swimming in Waylon Jenning’s swimming pool, just to name a few. We talked about the joys and challenges of parenting kids in different stages, introducing kids to music, and folding worship in to the family. You don’t want to miss these fantastic conversations with fascinating friends. We’d love to know who you’re hoping (or guessing from the description) might be a part of Season 2!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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May 31
Episode 188: Vulnerability in Marriage and Parenting with Dave and Ann Wilson

It is a true gift every time our lives get to intersect with the delight that are Dave and Ann Wilson. We’ve had the privilege of being on their podcast through Family Life Today several times, but FINALLY got to have them on ours AND bring them to the Daystar house! We love these two people—their vulnerability, transparency, humor and the hope they bring to us all. Thank you, Jesus, for the difference Dave and Ann are making in this world and to us. We can’t wait for you to listen—we know you’ll love them just as much as we do!  . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47m
May 30
Episode 187: Parenting and Grandparenting with Love and Laughter with Anne Lamott

We wish there had been a camera in the car when our amazing friend and publicist Jana Muntsinger emailed to tell us Anne Lamott had said yes to being on our podcast. We lost our minds—literally, you guys. We were both screaming, “Are you kidding me?!” over and over in the car! We still can’t believe it. If you’re unfamiliar with Anne Lamott, buckle up—she is one feisty, wise, brilliant, spitfire of a human being. She might be a new (a little out of the box) voice for you, but she’s one we value deeply for the grace and humanity she brings to this world. She is a voice we quote often—in fact, if you listen to the first few minutes, we both read so many of our favorites. It is a joy to share with you one of our heroes in so many ways. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/rbgsummer. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56m
May 28
Episode 186: Parenting in a Digital Age and the Importance of Foster Care with Dr. Darren & Brandy Whitehead

How many of you are nervous about teens and screens this summer? Well, we have we got the podcast for you! We’re so grateful for the wisdom and leadership of Dr. Darren and Brandy Whitehead, from Church of the City, in our community! They are changing lives in so many ways every single day! In this episode, we talk about taking a Digital Fast for the summer—what that looks like and how to get your kids on board. AND, we talk about the importance of fostering…the difference it makes in the life of a child and the difference you can make today! The Digital Fast Tennessee Kids Belong For a deeper dive into technology and family, go listen to Episode 157: Changing Our Families’ Relationships with Technology. If you enjoyed this conversation about foster care, go listen to Episode 166: Life is Messy, God is Good with Cynthia Yanof. . . . . . Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Listen & subscribe to Wear We Are! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55m
May 21
Episode 185: Parenting with Humility, Humor and Asking for Help with Kim Stuart

Did you ever try to be a Star for Jesus at some point along your faith journey? Do you still struggle sometimes unknowingly to be? (Hello, any fellow perfectionist’s/first born’s/Enneagram 1’s or 3’s or so many other numbers!) Well, let us introduce you to Kimberly Stuart, podcaster, writer and author of the book Star for Jesus (and other jobs I quit). And we should also add dear friend to us both! You are going to LOVE this episode. Kimberly exudes grace. She’s deeply kind. And she’s HILARIOUS!!!! We both enjoyed this conversation immensely and know you will, too! Get yourself a copy of the book, download her podcasts For Real with Kimberly Stuart and The Writing Room with Kimberly and Bob Goff—and no, he’s not related to Sissy. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56m
May 16
Episode 184: Old School Parenting in a Tech World with Ben and Erin Napier

Y’all are going to LOVE this podcast! So many of you are already fans of the amazing Ben and Erin Napier, @scotsman.co and @erinapier. Okay—actually, who isn’t?! Their show, Home Town with all of its spinoffs, their passion for revitalizing small-towns, their store, Laurel Mercantile Co, his work with Scotsman Co…they are doing so many amazing things. But what you may not know is that the two of them, along with some friends, founded an organization called Osprey: Old School Parents Raising Engaged Youth. How awesome is that? Through Osprey, they’re helping all of us understand and guide our children (in the best old school way) in this world of technology. Lauren Rogers Museum of Art . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. OurPlace: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. KiwiCo: Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/rbgsummer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 10m
May 14
Episode 183: Social Media, Accelerated Sports and More Modern Parenting Challenges with Landyn Hutchinson

We recently posted a video with our friend Landyn Hutchinson and SO MANY of you got so excited! We were flooded with messages from those of you who have been encouraged and inspired by Landyn over the years. In this episode, she shares so much wisdom on modern parenting challenges from social media to accelerated sports and more. She offers so much truth mixed with humility and grace in a way that’s going to make you feel like you are not alone on this journey. . . . . . Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49m
May 09
Episode 182: Letting go of the “Shoulds” in Parenting with Dr. Alison Cook

We talk often about how the very best thing you can do, as a parent, is to work on your own stuff. Dr. Alison Cook is a trusted therapist and friend who is helping the world do that! Through her podcast, The Best of You and her newest book, I Shouldn’t Feel This Way, Alison helps us trade mental chaos for clarity, learn how to understand and process our emotions in healthy ways, and stop the self-defeating cycles we can all fall into. We love this book and are so grateful to have had this conversation full of so much wisdom and grace—not just for our kids, but for ourselves. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Mosh: Head to moshlife.com/RBG to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

36m
May 07
Episode 181: The Benefits of Camp and the Upside of Being Homesick with Glenn and Carter Breazeale

On Episode 80, we had a psychologist named Dr. Michael Thompson on the podcast to discuss the social connections of kids. He talked about the importance of summer camp for kids and said the very best part of summer camp is “that you’re not there.” Makes sense. We have talked to and witnessed the impact of camps for countless kids over the years…not just the skills learned like archery and horseback riding, but the independence and confidence gained from having opportunities they wouldn’t have had at home. Plus, a friend said recently that camp is literally the one place kids go anymore where they have no connection to technology. Hallelujah for that! On this week’s episode, we have our friends Glenn and Carter Breazeale, the owners and directors of Alpine Camp for Boys —of which we’re big fans, by the way. They talk about not only the importance of camp but how to help prepare your kids for camp this summer. So much wisdom, practical help and hope in this episode—we can’t wait for you to listen! If you enjoyed this episode you may also like episode 29, The Importance of Summer Camp for Kids with Amy Grant. . . . . . Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 7m
May 02
Episode 180: Building Sibling Relationships that Last with Robbie Jackson and Jackie Brown

One of the questions we get the most from parents is about siblings. This week, we have two of our favorite friends on the podcast—who just happen to be sisters! It’s the first time we’ve ever had sisters together. Jackie and Robbie share some of the ways their parents raised them that have kept them close all these years and some intentional practices they’ve used with their own families. You don’t want to miss this conversation full of fun and wisdom on building sibling relationships that last with our friends Jackie Brown and Robbie Jackson. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/rbgsummer. OurPlace: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Apr 30
Episode 179: The Legacy of Prayer & Faith on Family with Helen & Luke Smallbone

Have you gotten your tickets for the Unsung Hero movie yet?! If not, you certainly will after listening in on this rich conversation with Luke Smallbone of for King & Country and his mom, Helen Smallbone. We have never had a mother and son on together and it was every bit as inspiring as you would imagine from these two. Their story will make you laugh and cry, and we would HIGHLY recommend you take your family to watch it in movie form. We’re so grateful for their honesty and wisdom in both spaces and can’t wait for you to listen in on this delightful conversation AND GO SEE UNSUNG HERO as soon as you can! . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses - now available! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal, head on over to hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42m
Apr 23
Episode 178: Being a Grace-Filled Grandma with Karen Stubbs

This week, we interview our friend Karen Stubbs from Birds On a Wire who is sharing all the great content on being a Grace-Filled Grandmother. This conversation is rich with so much wisdom and insight that will not only benefit your kids, but your relationship with their grandparents, as well! Share with a grandmother and remind them why you’re so glad your kids have them in their lives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26m
Apr 18
Episode 177: The Importance of Doing Hard Things with Katie Couric

How many of us grew up watching Katie Couric over breakfast before school? We both sure did…and have loved and respected her work ever since. It was an HONOR to have a conversation with her recently about parenting adult children, her books, her work with Stand Up to Cancer, and the fascinating people she has met along the way. What a remarkable career this kind, tenacious, brilliant woman has had. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase. This deal is only available through our link. Go to drinklmnt.com/RBG. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52m
Apr 16
Episode 176: Parenting Teens & Young Adults with Dave & Julie Hunt

We are over the moon excited to introduce you to two brilliant parents of some amazing Stage 5 kiddos—who also happen to be two of David’s very best friends. (And Sissy thinks the world of them, too!) Dave and Julie Hunt are wise and thoughtful and have so much wisdom to share on the topic of Raising Teens and Young Adults. Okay, who are we kidding? All the topics! We can’t wait for you to listen in on this one! . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apr 09
Episode 175: How Purpose Brings Confidence in Kids with Shane, Alyson, Emily, and Courtney Roach

Have you been listening in on our conversation with Stage 5 kiddos? Well, this week we have two of our favorite and their parents right here on the podcast! We’re so excited for you to listen in on this conversation with a delightful part of Sissy’s family, Shane, Alyson, Emily and Courtney Roach! They wisely talk about the importance of purpose and family and how all of those things can come together in life-giving ways for everyone. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apr 04
Episode 174: The Young Adult Years - Stage 5—What They Need

We’re back talking about What Kids Need in Stage 5—which are your college and young adult age kids! And this week, we’ve got Melissa with you giving you some words of wisdom and hope. We have loved hearing your feedback on this stage and would be honored for you to share this episode with a friend in this season of life. We are cheering you on AS ALWAYS! The Hunting Ground For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/RBG. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apr 02
Episode 173: The Young Adult Years - Stage 5 - Who They Are

We are SO excited about this podcast episode and the next few weeks in our Raising Boys and Girls series. We are talking about Stage 5, college-age and young adult children, which we have NEVER talked about on a podcast or in our parenting classes. So, you parents of big kiddos, listen in because we’re so excited to talk about what we can do to love and launch these young adults in our lives. For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38m
Mar 26
Episode 172: Addiction, Loss, and Finding Joy as a Family with David Magee

After speaking at an event in Mississippi, we were given David Magee’s book, Dear William, as a gift. We immediately wanted to have him on the podcast. In this gripping episode, David shares his family’s story of addiction, loss and finding joy as a family. Please listen if you have teenagers—or kids of any age. We can all learn from David’s wisdom and courage as he talks with us about not only what he has learned as a father, but what he wishes he had known earlier about substance use and kids. . . . . . Discussion Guides to download for each stage of the Raising Boys and Girls series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51m
Mar 21
Episode 171: Parenting Young Adults and the Very Best Thing to Say to a Teenager with Kelly Corrigan

This week on the podcast—y’all—we have one of the people who has been at the top of our hopes list for YEARS. Maybe even a decade. If you’re not familiar with Kelly Corrigan’s work, please buy one—or all—of her books right now! Tell Me More, Glitter and Glue, The Middle Place, Lift, and a children’s book called Hello World. Huffington Post called Kelly the “poet laureate of the ordinary”. Not only is she a fabulous writer of four New York Times Bestsellers, but she is the host of a TV show on PBS called Tell Me More and a podcast called Kelly Corrigan Wonders. We cannot WAIT For you to listen in on this podcast as Kelly talks, with her trademark humor, insight and grace, about Parenting Young Adults and the VERY best thing to say to a teenager. . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, Raising Girls, discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: The Carlos Whittaker Show: Listen & subscribe to Human Hope! Mosh: Head to moshlife.com/RBG to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack. Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meet fabric.com/RBG. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Reel Paper: Get 30% off your first order plus free shipping by going to reelpaper.com/RBG or use promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 5m
Mar 19
Episode 170: Parenting Through Infertility, Loss and Adolescence

What a tremendous honor it is to introduce you to two people we love and respect dearly, Kendra and John Allen. Kendra and John are two of the wisest, most thoughtful people and parents we know, who also happen to both be therapists. We’re so grateful to share with you this important conversation about infertility, loss, adolescence, and all of the things in between. . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, Raising Girls, discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase. The LMNT Sample Pack includes 1 packet of every flavor. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/RBG. Trust & Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/RBG. Mosh: Head to moshlife.com/RBG to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57m
Mar 12
Episode 169: Parenting Through Limitations with Sara Hagerty

We have been hearing about our new friend, Sara Hagerty for quite some time from so many friends we love and trust, and we finally got to meet and have a conversation with her just a few weeks ago. Okay…we’re gonna throw out just a few of her book titles for you: Every Bitter Thing is Sweet, Tasting the Goodness of God in All Things; Unseen, The Gift of Being Hidden in a World that Loves to Be Noticed; Adore, A Simple Practice for Experiencing God in the Middle Minutes of Your Day; and her newest, The Gift of Limitations, Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries. Don’t you just want to read them all? Sara is a mom of 7 kids—yes, you read that correctly! She is deeply kind, thoughtful, wise, and peppers her words with so much grace. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation. We are confident you’ll love Sara as much as we do. And we are so grateful for the reminder that our limitations can, in fact, be some of our greatest gifts. . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, Raising Girls, discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

33m
Mar 07
Episode 168: Understanding the Differences Between Boys and Girls with Dr. Michael Gurian

We are seriously losing our minds over this podcast episode. Dr. Michael Gurian has been one of our go-to sources for boys and girls and development as long as we’ve been in practice. We were thrilled to get to meet him over zoom and he was every bit as wise and thoughtful and wonderful as we imagined. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this episode as he talks about so many helpful things…boys and girls and how they learn differently, how to nurture their nature and even what the Bible and brain research says similarly when it comes to kids. This episode is one you’re going to want to share with the teachers in your life, too, as the Gurian Institute is in the forefront of brain-based, research-driven, strategies-focused training for parents and educators (and basically anyone who cares for kids of any age!) The Wonder of Parenting Podcast: A Brain Science Approach to Parenting . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, Raising Girls, discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Reel Paper: Head to reelpaper.com/RBG and sign up for a subscription using code RBG at checkout and you’ll automatically get 30% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING! Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40m
Mar 05
Episode 167: The Teen Years: Stage 4—What They Need

What do you think the teenagers in your life need? We’re talking about that very thing this week…and it just might surprise you! Hint: they do still need YOU, even when they don’t act like it! In case you missed Stage One through Three, the episodes are linked below. Episode 133: Stage One: The Early Years - Who They Are Episode 135: Stage One: The Early Years - What They Need Episode 142: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - Who They Are Episode 144: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - What They Need Episode 156: Stage Three: The Middle Years - Who They Are Episode 158: Stage Three: The Middle Years - What They Need Episode 165: Stage Four: The Teen Years - Who They Are For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/RBG. Policies issued by Western-Southern Life Assurance Company. Not available in certain states. Prices subject to underwriting and health questions. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46m
Feb 27