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1d ago

Sissy and David reflect on the meaningful conversations and listener feedback from their Enneagram parenting journey, offering a quick, hope-filled recap of each number’s core parenting strengths and how to support kids of every type. They remind us there’s no “right” way to parent—only the unique goodness each number brings—share a few favorite resources for further learning, and close with a tender benediction for parents doing the sacred work of raising boys and girls. Resources mentioned: The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile The Path Between Us by Suzanne Stabile The Journey Toward Wholeness: Enneagram Wisdom for Stress, Balance, and Transformation by Suzanne Stabile . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. MERCY SHIPS: Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast . OMAHA STEAKS: Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to https://tinyurl.com/RBGJolie to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. ​​EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to https://tinyurl.com/RBGEverdayDose or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3d ago

In this rich and hope-filled conversation, Sissy and David are joined by beloved friends and Enneagram teachers Jill Phillips and Hunter Mobley to explore how the Enneagram can help parents show up with more grace, humility, and curiosity. Together, they unpack how understanding motivations—not just behaviors—can transform parenting, reduce reactivity, and deepen connection. Hunter shares insights from his book Letting Go, Finding You, inviting parents to see their Enneagram type not as a box but as a pathway toward virtue, healing, and surrender, while Jill offers practical wisdom on stances, compassion, and loving kids in ways that fit who they uniquely are. With reflections on contemplative practices, slowing down, and trusting that our kids’ stories are still unfolding, this episode offers parents reassurance, perspective, and hope for the long game of growth—for themselves and for their children. Resources mentioned: Letting Go, Finding You: Uncover Your Truest Self Through the Enneagram and Contemplation by Hunter Mobley The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawerence The Quotidian Mysteries by Kathleen Norris Under Pressure by Lisa Damour . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. MERCY SHIPS: Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast . OMAHA STEAKS: Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit https://tinyurl.com/RBGOurPlace and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11

Hillary Rector and Andy Gullahorn share an honest, thoughtful look at what it’s like to move through the world—and parent—as Enneagram Nines. They discuss the genuine ease, adaptability, and steady presence that come naturally to them, along with the quieter struggles: delayed emotions, difficulty voicing desires, and the instinct to “smooth the ice” for everyone around them. Their stories highlight both the gentleness and complexity of this peaceful number. Hillary and Andy reflect on how their nine-ness shapes their parenting—helping them create a calm, grounded environment, while also challenging them to build clearer boundaries, name their needs, and show their kids a more defined sense of self. They offer practical insight for supporting nine children, encouraging parents to give them time, space, and gentle opportunities to speak up and step in. It’s a compassionate, warm conversation for anyone who loves a nine or is raising one. If you liked this episode, we think you’ll probably like: Episode 121: Storing Up Good Memories for Your Kids with Hillary and Ben Rector Episode 18: Using the Enneagram to Understand and Parent Kids and Adolescents . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. MERCY SHIPS: Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast . OMAHA STEAKS: Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9

In this episode, Sissy and David dive into Enneagram Nines—their calming presence, deep empathy, and quiet, steady love that makes home feel like a safe place for kids’ big feelings. They also gently name the harder parts for Nines: avoiding conflict, losing their voice, procrastination, and numbing out, especially in parenting. You’ll hear practical ways Nine parents can use their voice, follow through with boundaries, stay present in conflict, and help Nine kids step into their own desires and decisions without losing their beautiful gift of peace. Resources mentioned: The Enneagram Made Easy . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. MERCY SHIPS: Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast . OMAHA STEAKS: Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. WAYFAIR: Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4

In this Enneagram 8 episode, Sissy and David sit down with longtime friends (and parents of six young adults between them) Amy Fenton and Brian Camp. They share how their “eightness” showed up early—taking charge in childhood, pushing back on authority, and feeling fiercely independent—and how those same traits now benefit their kids through strength, decisiveness, advocacy, and protection that help children feel deeply safe and supported. Amy and Brian also talk honestly about the harder parts of being an eight parent: quick overreactions, bulldozing with intensity, needing to be heard and “right,” and how fear can sit underneath their need to control. With stories from tossed Xboxes to “conversations about the conversation,” they share practical tools they’re using now—walking away, pausing, asking “Do you want to try that again?”, owning their mistakes, and choosing presence over certainty—so their kids experience them as strong, honest, deeply loyal parents who always have their back. Resources mentioned: Christian Sexuality: Raising Kids Amy’s Cream of Taco 1 lb of browned ground beef1 half pint of whipping cream (yes, I did say whipping cream)1 lb Velveeta cubed2 cans of Chili with no beans2 can of chili hot beans - found in the bean section, not the chili section1 can of RotelPut all ingredients in a crock-pot for a few hours on low, allowing the cream to heat and thicken the mixture. Place in a bowl and put the Chili Cheese Frito's on top. You can top with sour cream, shredded cheese, pico, lettuce, etc. It is even better reheated, and it is a fall favorite at our house. Makes enough to share with all the neighbors. . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. ​​EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2

Sissy and David explore the bold, protective world of Enneagram 8s, celebrating their fierce loyalty, honesty, and justice‑driven strength while also naming common struggles like intensity, difficulty showing vulnerability, and quick reactions. They offer practical guidance for eight parents and caregivers—soften tone, stay calm, practice vulnerability and repair—and ideas to help eight kids use their power for good, feel respected, and grow into balanced leaders. Resources mentioned: The Enneagram Made Easy by Elizabeth Wagele and Renee Baron – used as a simple tool to help kids identify their number. The Road Back to You by Suzanne Stabile Love And Logic Series – multiple books for different ages, educators, and grandparents; recommended especially for parents raising potential eights because of its focus on getting out of power struggles. . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HIYA: Visit hiyahealth.com/RBG to get 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27

Author and therapist Niro Feliciano joins Sissy and David to talk about her new book, All Is Calm-ish , and how we can find contentment and calm in the middle of a busy, often overwhelming holiday season. She shares simple, doable practices—like five minutes of stillness, tiny wellness habits, and choosing connection over perfection—and opens up about writing the book during a heavy season in her own family, walking with her daughter through significant anxiety. Together they discuss navigating grief, rethinking traditions, setting kind boundaries, and the beautiful overlap between faith and psychology, offering a hopeful, grounding guide for anyone longing for a little more peace—and a little more “calm-ish”—this Christmas. Resources mentioned: All Is Calm-ish by Niro Feliciano This Book Won’t Make You Happy by Niro Feliciano . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25

In this episode, Sissy and David sit down with Enneagram Sevens Mary Killett and Aaron Weber, who share how their natural optimism, humor, and energy shape their lives at Daystar and at home. They talk about the joy of being wired for positivity, the pressure to always be “on,” and the growth that comes with learning to slow down, feel hard things, and meet people with presence instead of quick reframing. They also offer a glimpse into Daystar’s building expansion and the hope of a new podcast studio on the way. As parents, Mary and Aaron reflect on how their Seven-ness helps them cheer on their kids, stay playful, and bring light into hard moments—while also learning to validate big emotions, pause before fixing, and listen more deeply. If you’re interested in giving towards Daystar Counseling Ministries growth fund, here is the link to give . . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. WAYFAIR: Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20

In this episode, Sissy and David turn their attention to Enneagram Sevens—the Enthusiasts, Optimists, and Adventurers who bring joy, imagination, and energy to the world. They explore the unique strengths Sevens offer their families, like creativity, flexibility, and a contagious zest for life, as well as the struggles they face with avoiding pain, overscheduling, and following through. You’ll also hear practical encouragement for Seven parents learning to sit with hard emotions, and guidance for raising Seven kids who are curious, adventurous, and grounded. . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. ​​EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18

In this episode, Sissy and David sit down with two beloved Enneagram Sixes: longtime Daystar founder and leader Melissa Trevathan and Daystar counselor Allye Gray. They explore how differently Sixes can look—phobic and counterphobic—and how both expressions are driven by the same core issues of fear, loyalty, and a deep desire for safety and goodness. Allye shares candidly about being a “phobic” Six: an inner world full of what-ifs and how her anxiety can be palpable in parenting. She talks about learning to trust her own instincts, tolerate discomfort, and surround herself with people who stretch her beyond worry into courage and play. Melissa reflects on decades as a “counterphobic” Six, including childhood stories of pushing through fear, starting Daystar when counseling wasn’t common, and discovering that fear doesn’t have to control her life or leadership. Together they offer thoughtful encouragement for parents who are Sixes—and those raising Six kids—naming how anxiety can be misunderstood, how important it is to name dread and seek truth, and how community, Scripture, and play can help Sixes move from living out of fear to parenting more from love, trust, and joy. . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13

​​Sissy and David celebrate the strengths of Enneagram Sixes—their loyalty, courage, diligence, and care for the common good—while naming the real challenges of worst-case thinking, indecision, and hypervigilance. They offer practical ideas for Six parents (trust your gut, build steady routines, model bravery “even when you feel afraid”) and simple ways to support a child who might be a Six (reassure safety, give age-appropriate choices, and nudge into small risks). The theme: Sixes hold families and communities together more than they realize. Resources mentioned in the episode: The Worry-Free Parent by Sissy Goff — and its Workbook Braver, Stronger, Smarter by Sissy Goff (for girls) Strong and Smart by David Thomas (for boys) Brave by Sissy Goff (for older middle & high school girls) The Invisible String by Patrice Karst . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11

Enneagram 5 parents Lauren Rupley and Kris Plunkett talk curiosity, intentionality, and energy management in family life. They describe how fives’ love of learning, patient problem-solving, and reflective nature become strengths—sparking great questions, thoughtful rhythms, and delight in kids’ unique wiring. They also name common struggles: over-researching instead of trusting intuition, scarce-energy mindsets, stepping back to observe rather than engaging in hard moments, and turning kids’ challenges into a referendum on their own preparedness. Practical help includes building daily downtime, modeling conscious tech boundaries, asking “Is this about me or about my child?”, showing vulnerability, and finding mentor parents a few steps ahead. Resources mentioned: Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections Black Beauty by Anna Sewell The Black Stallion by Walter Farley . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. WAYFAIR: Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. KIWICO: Tinker, Create, and Celebrate this holiday with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6

Enneagram Fives—the Investigators—bring curiosity, insight, independence, and a calming, steady presence to both life and parenting. Sissy and David highlight how Fives notice patterns others miss, think objectively, set healthy boundaries, and dive deep into learning. Their measured energy and calm in crisis can be a superpower at home, helping kids regulate and feel safe. They also explore common stretches: retreating into the mind, mistaking self-protection for not needing relationships, cynicism/sarcasm when fear rises, and feeling drained by the constant demands of family life. The episode offers grace (manna for today) and practical growth steps for Five parents—express warmth (not just wisdom), choose presence over preparation, and engage emotions before problem-solving. For kids who may be Fives, they share ways to reassure, gently invite connection, honor refueling needs, and nurture quirky passions. Books mentioned in the podcast: The Worry-Free Parent by Sissy Goff . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4

What a heartfelt and deeply human conversation with two incredible Enneagram Fours—therapist Kendra Allen and artist Jon McLaughlin. Jon McLaughlin is a Nashville-based recording artist, songwriter, and pianist who also co-hosts a parenting podcast with his friend Dave Barnes. Kendra Allen is a therapist and mom whose work centers on authenticity, emotional health, and helping people grow with self-awareness and compassion. Both bring such insight into what it means to live and parent from a place of depth, emotion, and authenticity. Together, they explore the gifts and challenges of being a Four—the ability to sit with sadness and create beauty from it, as well as the struggle to focus on what’s missing instead of what’s present. They share moving stories from their own parenting journeys—how empathy can sometimes become over-identification, how creativity and authenticity shape their homes, and how they’re learning to hold both depth and lightness in their relationships with their kids. From Jon’s tender story about his daughter saying, “I like being with you when I’m sad,” to Kendra’s reminder that “your work is a gift,” this episode is full of grace, honesty, and hope for every parent seeking connection. We’d also think you’d like: Ep.170 Parenting through Infertility, Loss and Adolescence with Kendra Allen and Ep. 119 Parenting with Vulnerability with Jon and Amy McLaughlin . . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HIYA: Visit hiyahealth.com/RBG to get 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30

Fours bring depth, texture, and beauty to the world—helping all of us see what’s true and lovely through story, song, nature, and the poetry of everyday life. Their superpower is sitting with complex emotions and holding nuance, which can anchor families in grief and hard conversations. We also name a few common traps: chasing the “exceptional,” push–pull dynamics when others don’t respond just right, and letting feelings define identity. Helpful practices include simple, steady routines for the mundane, channeling empathy outward, and remembering that many feelings pass more quickly than they seem—often in about 90 seconds. For parents, Fours shine in attunement and deep listening—so pair that Olympic-level support with calibrated challenge and an invitation to move forward. Teach kids to sort feelings from truth, give Four girls room to feel without hopping on the rollercoaster, and point them toward purpose; with Four boys, expect some identity “trying on,” name the melancholy default without shaming, and keep both empathy and next steps in play. Growth and grace—always both. Mentioned in the podcast: Brave: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Beating Worry & Anxiety — Sissy Goff (referenced for parents of teen girls). “Someday Soon” by Wilder Woods (Bear Rinehart) — lyric about feeling like a stranger. Raising Boys and Girls episode #94 Giving Up Parental Control with Betsy & Gene Cashman . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. KA’CHAVA: Go to Ka'Chava and use code RBG for 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28

We loved this honest, hopeful conversation with two dear friends—Kelli Haywood and Brandon Verner—who both live as Enneagram 3s at home and at work. If you’re a Three (or love one), you’ll hear so much of your own story: the high energy and discipline, the adventurous “let’s go!” spirit, and the quiet temptation to substitute charm and productivity for feelings and presence. Kelli and Brandon name the hard places (kids feeling pressure to perform, our tendency to “manage” outcomes, the pull to keep moving instead of feeling) and offer practical ways forward: stop and pause, slow your voice and body, ask “Are you open to feedback?”, repair with specific apologies, and build family rhythms that prize connection over winning. You’ll hear beautiful stories about advocating for our kids, making memories through shared adventure, and creating homes where children feel deeply safe, fully accepted, and free to be themselves. . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. KA’CHAVA: Go to Ka'Chava and use code RBG for 15% off your next order. WAYFAIR: Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. HARBOR: Restore your peace of mind with Harbor: the only baby monitor designed to never fail you. Plus, Harbor has a special deal for our listeners. Use code RBG or go to Harbor.co/RBG for $50 off and experience the security every parent deserves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of Enneagram Threes—the Achievers. Threes bring incredible energy, focus, and drive into everything they do. They’re natural leaders, quick thinkers, and inspiring motivators who help teams (and families!) move forward. But behind that determination can be a deep pressure to perform and a tendency to confuse “who I am” with “what I do.” We talk about how Threes’ productivity and polish can sometimes overshadow their emotional world, and how kids of Threes may feel like they need to “keep up” or perform, too. Together, we unpack the difference between being loved for who you are versus what you achieve—a truth every Three parent needs to hear. We also explore what these traits look like in parenting—how Threes create structure and security, but may need intentional space for rest, play, and vulnerability. We share practical ways to slow down, lower the bar, and connect with your kids without an agenda. For moms and dads of Threes, we talk about the impact of image-conscious parenting in a social media age, how to model healthy failure, and how to keep performance from defining family life. Whether you’re a Three yourself or love someone who is, this episode is a reminder that your worth—and your child’s—isn’t earned. You’re loved for who you are, not what you do. Books mentioned in this episode: Freeing Your Child from Anxiety by Tamar Chansky How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. KA’CHAVA: Go to Ka'Chava and use code RBG for 15% off your next order. DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to ⁠dosedaily.co/RBG ⁠ or entering RBG at checkout. EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21

In this week’s episode, we sit down with two of our favorite Twos—Heather Flener and Sherman Bucher—for a conversation full of warmth, laughter, and self-awareness. These two embody the best of what it means to be “The Helper,” and their stories bring the Enneagram Two to life in such relatable ways. Heather and Sherman share how their caring hearts show up in parenting, friendships, and everyday life—and how that same deep empathy can sometimes make it hard to step back and care for themselves. We loved hearing them talk about learning to set boundaries, finding rest, and practicing the kind of self-care that allows them to keep loving well without burning out. From stories about childhood moments of “helping” to reflections on parenting as a Two, this conversation is full of insight and encouragement for anyone who gives a lot to others. And in true Two fashion, they even close things out by describing their ideal meal—small, intimate gatherings where connection is rich and laughter is easy. It’s a tender, joy-filled conversation that will make you want to call the helper in your life and say thank you. Book referenced in the episode: Girls on the Edge and Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. KA’CHAVA: Go to Ka'Chava and use code RBG for 15% off your next order. OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off site wide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into one of our favorite Enneagram numbers—Twos, “The Helpers.” We love Twos. They’re the nurturers of the world—nurses, teachers, counselors, and caregivers who instinctively know when someone needs a little extra kindness. We shared how much we admire their hearts, but also how easy it can be for Twos to lose sight of their own needs. Whenever we’re speaking to a crowd, we always look for a Two—someone smiling, nodding, and radiating warmth that makes us feel right at home. We also talked about the challenges Twos face—the need for validation, the struggle to rest, and the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-care. We wrapped up by calling Twos the “golden retrievers” of the Enneagram—loyal, loving, and endlessly giving—and reminding them they’re deeply loved, not for what they do, but for who they are. Book referenced in the episode: Emotional Agility by Dr. Susan David . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! 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: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. KA’CHAVA: Go to Ka'Chava and use code RBG for 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14

Oh, friends, what a beautiful conversation about the heart of Type Ones! We love how this episode unpacks the inner world of these incredible, responsible souls who care so deeply about doing things right. Can you hear the tenderness in how these parents, Briana Pitt and John Allen, talk about their journey? There's such grace in their vulnerability - the way they acknowledge both the strengths and the struggles of being a Type One. What strikes us most is how these parents are leaning into self-awareness, understanding that their desire for perfection can sometimes create tension, especially as their children grow. John's brilliant question - "Are you interested in any feedback right now?" - is such a beautiful example of how Type Ones can soften their approach. They're learning to hold their high standards with open hands, recognizing that relationship matters more than perfection. It's a powerful reminder that our personality type isn't something to fix, but a lens through which we can understand ourselves and grow in compassion - both for ourselves and our children. . . . . . . Connect with David and Sissy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ raisingboysandgirls.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Connect with us on Instagram! Raising Boys and Girls and Sissy Goff . . . . . 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: WAYFAIR: Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. KIWICO: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. HARBOR: Use code RBG or go to Harbor.co/RBG for $50 off and experience the security every parent deserves. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. KA’CHAVA: Go to Ka'Chava and use code RBG for 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9

As 1’s, we want to do good things in the world, we want to redeem things in the world. We want so much to bring goodness and rightness to the world… Stay with us during this episode, we will give an overview on 1’s, including the positives and negatives and helpful tips on how to see what’s right, before seeing what’s wrong. Things to consider if you’re raising a 1. Daily prayer recommendation for 1’s: The Serenity Prayer (2 part of prayer): “Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time, accepting hardships as the pathway to peace. Taking as he did this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it. Trusting he will make all things right.” Book recommendations mentioned in this episode: 1. The Worry Free Parent by Sissy Goff (Chapter 3) https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Free-Parent-Living-Confidence-Your/dp/0764241028 2. Raising Worry Free Girls by Sissy Goff https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Worry-Free-Girls-Daughter-Stronger/dp/0764233408 . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: 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! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.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: JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to ⁠dosedaily.co/RBG ⁠ or entering RBG at checkout. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. KA’CHAVA: Make your day iconic with Ka’Chava. Go to Ka'Chava and use code RBG for 15% off your next order. That’s Ka'Chava , code RBG for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7

Folks, when we began dreaming about the Parenting Personalities series, we had a lot of fun ideas about what we’d hoped to cover. The central idea for the two of us was that we would use this incredibly valuable tool of the Enneagram that we use in the everyday of our work at Daystar. As a foundational piece of this Parenting Personality series. So we’d been holding on to a little surprise for quite some time. We had the chance to fly to Dallas,TX and interview our favorite Enneagram teachers and spend time in their company learning as we always do, when we’re in their company. Suzanne and Reverend Joseph Stabile, who we love dearly and have learned so much from. And we got a chance to sit down and first hear them talk about how they developed life in the Trinity Ministries and learned the Enneagram. How they found their way to this tool. And then we traveled through every number and talk about the Enneagram and parenting. And it is such a rich, valuable conversation that we’d been so excited to share with you. We’ve been holding on to this for some time. And hang on until the end, because after we travel through the numbers we will spend some time at the end of the conversation talking about spiritual practices and disciplines for the numbers. You’re going to love this conversation with our delightful and wise friends, Suzanne and Joe Stabile! To learn more about the work they’re doing visit: Website: https://www.lifeinthetrinityministry.com Podcast: The Enneagram Journey Follow Suzanne Stabile on ⁠Instagram For Suzanne Stable book resources, visit Website: https://suzannestabile.com/ . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: 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! 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. OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. KA’CHAVA: Make your day iconic with Ka’Chava. Go to kachava.com and use code RBG for 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2

Okay I’m going to read a quote, “If you’re not paying attention to how you affect other people, you’re missing a big piece of what makes life work. What you don’t know about yourself can hurt you, others, and your relationships.” This wise quote is from Suzanne Stabile, of course. This feels so true and it feels exactly why we’re diving into what we’re diving into over the next several weeks. It honestly feels appropriate that we would kick off this part of the Parenting Personalities series on the Enneagram with a quote from our dear friend, Suzanne Stabile. Because we would both say that she has hands down taught us the most about the Enneagram. She’s our favorite Enneagram teacher, and so we’re going to be quoting her all throughout this time and sharing things we’ve learned through all of her decades of studying this great ancient wisdom tool. We’re excited to bring all that we’ve learned through her and how we see that walked out in parenting. We talked about this recently, but why wouldn’t we want to grow? Those of us who love kids or in relationship to anyone else, in fact we would love for you to share these episodes with your kids' grandparents, with aunts and uncles, with educators. Really anybody in your life, you don’t have to be a parent, to hopefully learn from and glean from the growth and grace that’s going to weave all throughout these conversations. Book recommendation mentioned in episode: "The Road Back to You" by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: 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! 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. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30

We are so excited for you to listen to this conversation with our friend Dr. Alison Cook. Folks are going to feel so hopeful! It’s so easy to just feel overwhelmed by the topic of attachment and she makes it feel practical, manageable, graceful, possible, hopeful. You guys, make sure you stick through the end, cause she gives us the most practical things to do in the carpool lane. You’re going to love this one with Dr. Alison Cook! Ways to Follow Dr. Alison Cook: ⁠Instagram⁠ The Best of You Podcast Website: https://www.dralisoncook.com/ Dr. Alison Cook is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast, where she brings her unique blend of psychological expertise and spiritual encouragement to listeners worldwide. She is the author of I Shouldn't Feel This Way and The Best of You, and co-author of Boundaries for Your Soul. Her work empowers individuals to experience healing and wholeness through inviting God’s loving presence into every part of the soul. She and her husband, Joe, are the parents of two young adult children. . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: 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! 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. DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to ⁠dosedaily.co/RBG ⁠ or entering RBG at checkout. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25

Attachment has become a buzzword in parenting circles—but what does it really mean for your kids and your family? In this episode, we unpack the history of attachment theory, clear up common misconceptions, and share practical ways to think about what your child truly needs. We’ll cover: Why “attachment” has resurfaced as such a hot topic. How attachment impacts early development and later relationships. The difference between holding information wisely vs. fearfully. The four styles of attachment—starting with what a secure attachment looks like. Real-life examples of how parents can unintentionally give fear too much power. Whether you’ve ever worried about separation anxiety, or just wondered, “Am I doing enough for my child?”—this episode will help you breathe easier and focus on what matters most. . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: 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! 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. JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to ⁠dosedaily.co/RBG ⁠ or entering RBG at checkout. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23

Okay you guys, Buckle up! We just interviewed Dr. Kevin Leman, whose work on Birth Order, we have talked about, referenced, more times than we could possibly count. We are so excited about having this conversation with him. We knew without a doubt we’d learn a lot. We were not expecting to laugh as much as we did. And we were doubled over in some moments. He is so funny, which will make more sense when he talks about his birth order and how that translates to often be true for that particular birth order. Now stick around to the end, because he threw out some incredible wisdom of what to say to kids: who want everything to be fair, and how to navigate allowance, expectations and bed time unique to birth order. And stick around because he gave David a really hard time about being a 1st born. He teased him hard and so I never said that I was too, I just laughed along! Ya’ll are going to love this episode! . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: 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! 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: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HARBOR: Restore your peace of mind with Harbor: the only baby monitor designed to never fail you. Plus, Harbor has a special deal for listeners, use code RBG or go to Harborco/RBG for $50 off and experience the security every parent deserves. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18

We’re jumping back in with another episode in our Parenting Personalities series, and we are excited about this episode! This episode is on Birth Order, and can I tell you something fun that I love to do. When kids come for their very first visit at Daystar, we call it an assessment. We take kids on a tour around the Daystar house, they get to meet the dogs, we get them a snack, and we sit down to talk. We meet with their parents at a later point. During my time with just the kid, I love to not look at the paperwork, which would inform where they would fall in birth order and try and make a guess. I don’t want to brag on myself, but I’m going to say that I have a pretty high percentage. I have a strong batting average in that space. I think it’s the reality of us having done this work for a lot of decades. Knowing so many of the things we’re about to talk about with birth order and seeing little lumps as watching where kids may drop some crumbs, that’s really fun to do. Listen in as we will share two primary things about oldest daughters and oldest sons, children who fall in the middle, and the youngest kids in birth order and all of their coping strategies. Recommended books to read: Braver, Stronger, Smarter by: Sissy Goff (For parents with daughters in younger years and elementary grades) Brave by: Sissy Goff (For parents of daughters in Middle school and High school) Growth Mindset by: Carol Dweck (For parents of 1st born sons and daughters) The Gifts of Perfection by: Brene Brown (For parents who are 1st borns) . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: 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! 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: EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting http://FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠ . Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16

Holley Gerth is an expert on introversion and extroversion and what a great conversation we had, I loved it! Every bit of it. I feel like I learned so much about myself, about kids that I counsel, it was fascinating! She said one question that I think would be a game changer in understanding kids. So make sure you listen all the way through. At the very end, she had some incredible ideas for helping introverted kids who might feel a bit overwhelmed in going to church. So hang in there to the very end, this episode is packed full of good stuff! Questions Holley recommends you ask the family members in your home: What does happiness feel to you? What would make this (Christmas) holiday feel happy to you? What would make this vacation/holiday feel happy to you? What do you think would make it hardest for you? What is one thing you want to make sure we do? What is one thing you’re worried that we may have to do? How can I keep the stimulation of this event at a manageable level for my kid? Where is your level at right now, what do you need to feel more comfortable? How can I love you well right now? What is one small shift/step that we can make as a family today? Website: Holleygerth.com/introverts Holley’s newest Book: 365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart Follow her on ⁠Instagram . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: 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! 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: KIWI CO: Tinker, Create, and Innovate with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code RBG. That’s up to 50% off your first crate at K-I-W-I-C-O dot com, promo code RBG. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11

We’re so excited about this episode, because we want every kid who may be extroverted or introverted to know that their gifts are amazing and that their limitations are amazing too! We’re going to talk about 3 things parents of extroverted and introverted girls need to know and 3 things parents of extroverted and introverted boys need to know. There’s a great book that we both love, The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child, by Marti Olsen Laney. Listen to this description of the differences, introverts generally prefer stimulation in small manageable doses whereas extroverts seek lots of action and excitement. An introvert may pursue topics in depth, while an extrovert may be more oriented toward breadth. An introvert may need time to process his/her emotions before responding. An extrovert is more likely to react in the moment. We’ve seen a lot of evidence of this being true. Another book we love, called Quiet, which also revolutionized my perspective on it, and I recommend it to parents of introverts all the time. . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: Grab your tickets today for the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: WAYFAIR: “Cozify” your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. From comfy recliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor. Find it all for way less at Wayfair.com . Every style. Every home. JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to ⁠dosedaily.co/RBG ⁠ or entering RBG at checkout. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9

We are so excited about this new series! It is something we wanted to talk about for a really long time. It’s something we talk about in our offices with kids and families all the time in our parent consultations. One of the single biggest obstacles when growing up can be not knowing or understanding our personality. Understanding your personality can change the game in parenting and in early development. Parenting Personalities is a series for understanding more of yourself, understanding your kids personalities. We will do a deep dive into Enneagram numbers, Birth order, Extroverts/ Introverts and Attachment styles in this series and a host of other surprises. Listen in to the Parenting Personalities series and see how you can experience growth and grace individually and growth and grace for the entire family! . . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: Grab your tickets today for the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HARBOR: Restore your peace of mind with Harbor: the only baby monitor designed to never fail you. Plus, Harbor has a special deal for listeners, use code RBG or go to Harbor.co/RBG for $50 off and experience the security every parent deserves. That’s H-A-R-B-O-R dot co slash RBG. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4

Ya’ll it was the first time in history that we have had a contestant from the Bachelor, and let me tell you in my counseling office how many years I’ve been talking about the Bachelor. So one of my questions was at what age and should moms and girls watch it together. And she had some great thoughts along the line. We are super excited for you to hear this conversation with Madi Prewett Troutt. I want you to stick around to the end. Because there was this incredible moment, where she was talking about if you are parenting a baby you love who is just sitting in a poopy diaper right now covered in food. What that moment could teach you about the heart of God. Madison “Madi” Prewett Troutt, is a speaker, TV personality, host of the Stay True podcast, and bestselling author of Made for This Moment , The Love Everybody Wants , and Dare to Be True . She has a degree in communications from Auburn University and a certificate in ministry in pastoral leadership through Highlands College. Madi and her husband, Grant, live in Nashville, Tennessee, where they enjoy engaging in their local church, serving their community, and loving on their baby girl, Hosanna Rose. Follow Madi Prewett Troutt on ⁠Instagram⁠ . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ More Links: Grab your tickets today for the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2

Melanie Shankle is the New York Times bestselling author, a popular speaker, and cohost of The Big Boo Cast podcast. A graduate of Texas A&M, she loves writing, checking to see what's on sale at Anthropologie, and looking for the bright side. Most of all, she loves being the mother of Caroline and the wife of Perry. Caroline is Melanie's daughter and an animal science major at Texas A&M. She graduated in May 2025 and is planning to pursue a master's degree. In addition, she hopes to write more books and speak to young women about the battles they face. She wrote the book “The Lion and the Bear” on Fruity Pebbles coffee and a prayer. We are delighted to have this amazing mother and daughter. And ya’ll there is so much richness about their relationship. About raising adolescents and young adults and what it looks like to pursue your faith through all those stages. So listen in and actually you might want to grab your daughters and have them listen too! Follow Melanie Shankle on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow Caroline Shankle on ⁠Instagram⁠ . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28

With a PhD in Education, Dr. Kelly Cagle is the founder of the IQ network. Which includes Mom IQ Community and Coaching the Parenting IQ Podcast, where she helps parents use the little daily moments as big learning opportunities. Fun fact, she was born in Brazil, married her husband at 19, homeschools her three sons and daily seeks to create a world where families find freedom from the negativity of an ADHD label. And live with intentionality, connection and legacy driven purpose. Follow her passionate work on ⁠Instagram Subscribe to the IQ Parenting Podcast and explore her resources at Dr. Kelly Cagle . We were thrilled to have this important conversation full of good practical ideas for supporting kids around learning and ADHD with our new friend, Dr. Kelly Cagle. And you all hang on to the end when she will walk us through the 8 different ways that kids learn and you’re going to find your kids somewhere there. . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to ⁠dosedaily.co/RBG ⁠ or entering RBG at checkout. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a clinical and research Neuroscientist who specializes in Psychoneurobiology, the science of how the mind can change the brain. She’s known for pioneering techniques that help people manage stress, overcome trauma and break toxic thought patterns. Through her bestselling books like Switch on Your Brain and her Podcast Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess , she offers practical tools for building mental clarity and emotional well being. And You all Buckle up for this episode, because Dr. Leaf has so much rich wisdom, practical information and she jumps right in! Follow Dr. Caroline Leaf on ⁠Instagram⁠ . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21

Dr. Stacy Furlow is a dedicated Pediatrician with 25 years of experience. Caring for children and guiding families through every stage of their child’s health and development. Passionate about making medicine approachable and empowering parents with knowledge. Stacy blends science with compassion. To provide expert advice in a way that is both relatable and reassuring. As a firm believer in preventative care, and holistic well being. Stacy helps families navigate everything from new born concerns to adolescent health challenges to transition to adulthood. You will want to listen through to the very end, because literally every part of this episode is chalked with so much helpful information for parents of kids of all ages. Follow Stacy Furlow ⁠Instagram⁠ . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19

Happy Back to School! In this episode, we’re going to talk about two things we want girls to know going back to school, two things we want boys to know going back to school. And two things we want parents to know when your kids are going back to school. Stay tuned, for the teaser of the new RBG season coming out soon, which we’ll be studying temperaments, and more. Books referenced in this episode for more practical ways, ideas and context: Strong & Smart by David Thomas, and Braver, Stronger, Smarter by Sissy Goff If you have a copy of Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by David Thomas: Refer to pages 107 and 117 - they have questions to ask boys about friendships and how they can build stronger friendships. . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING . That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14

Bart Millard is a Christian singer songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist for the contemporary Christian band MercyMe. He is also the author of the book and the subject of the movie "I Can Only Imagine," which is based on his life and the story behind the hit song of the same name.The song was inspired by the death of his father and his reflections on faith and the afterlife. Married to his childhood sweetheart, Shannon Millard, they have been married for over 20 years and have five children: Sam, Gracie, Charlie, Sophie, and Miles. They live in Franklin, Tennessee. They prioritize date nights and have an annual marriage retreat to nurture their relationship. We’re so excited to share with you two folks that we have loved and enjoyed and respected for a long time. Follow Bart Millard Instagram Check out the work he’s doing here Bart Millard . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That’s Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12

In the summer months, not only am I the director of our little summer camp program called Hopetown. I’m also the worship leader and worship music chooser for kids in 2nd - 12th grades. And let me tell you, as a therapist for kids for over 30 years, I am very choosy when it comes to the lyrics that these kids sing. They are kids who have known heartache, who have experienced loss of all shapes and sizes, trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. They are kids who have questioned whether God loves them in the midst of their pain. Whether he cares and is still for them and for their families. And so I desperately want the words we sing each night to be truth. And not just truth that glosses over their heart, but truth that seeps into it and points them toward the one who is in the midst of the heart with them and longs for their healing. There’s truly no one I trust more to speak words of life and healing through worship, than the three women who are on our podcast today, and the bands they represent. I am delighted for you to listen to the wisdom of our friends, Sandra McCracken, Leslie Jordan, and Taylor Leonhardt. Download their music individually and together, as Paper Horses and Mission House music along with Jess Rey. We promise you will be so very glad you did and glad you listened to this episode with these wise amazing dear friends of ours. Follow Paper Horses ⁠Instagram⁠ Check out the work their doing here Paper Horses . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: KIWI CO: Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/RBG EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7

Jessica Turner is a content creator and taste maker for busy moms looking for hacks to live life with more intention and less stress. Jessica is trusted by beloved brands and services that help make life easier for busy women. She is also the best selling author of the Wallstreet Journal best selling book, The Fringe Hours and Stretched too Thin. How working moms can lose the guilt, work smarter and thrive. In her newest book, I Thought it Would be Better than This, she also speaks at events nation-wide on work-life balance and blogging best practices. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including the Today Show, the Tamron Hall show, Hallmarks Home and Family, Oh magazine, People magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Time.com and Ink.com . Jessica lives with her three children in Nashville, TN. Make sure you listen all the way through because the ending is a really great taco hack. Great parenting, and great taco advice, you’re going to love this one! Follow Jessica Turner Instagram Check out the work she’s doing here Jessica Turner . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: WAYFAIR: Shop a huge selection of outdoor furniture online. This summer, get outside with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5

Ginna Claire Mason is a Broadway actress and singer best known for her role as Glenda the Good Witch in Wicked, both on Broadway and the US National Tour. While in Wicked she had the opportunity to perform on the Tonight Show and on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Mason toured nationally with Wicked, Newsies and Flashdance and in Las Vegas with Duck Commander Musical. She has also starred in Hallmark Channel movies such as: A Holiday Spectacular, A Heidelberg Holiday, A Carol for Two and Hats Off to Love. Loosely based around the Kentucky Derby and stay tuned this Christmas for a movie called Newport Christmas, spooler alert, she’s a time traveler. She’s done regional theater, traveled all over the globe. She earned her BFA in Music Theater at Elon University and served as the commencement speaker for her alma mater in 2024. Coaching aspiring young artists has become a beloved position for her, and last year Mason released her first EP titled: Prepare My Heart to Wonder. Ginna Claire is a Nashville native, and is now based in New York City with her husband Eric Moffett and two children Cooper and Anna Belle. Stay tuned for a new movie releasing this year on Hallmark Channel and follow her on Instagram. You all are going to love this conversation and it’s not everyday we get to sit down with someone who has performed on Broadway and traveled in a bubble. Follow Ginna Claire Mason Instagram Check out the work she’s doing here Ginna Claire Mason . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31

Adam Doleac is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and rising country music star. Taking the Nashville scene by storm with his unique signature sound. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi Doleac initially chased his big league dreams with a baseball scholarship to the University of Southern Mississippi. But soon realized his true calling was creating music. Self-taught on multiple instruments, Doleac became proficient in guitar, drums and piano and soon decided to leave the sports world behind to pursue a music career. Adam spent several years pinning lyrics from notable names including Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, Nate Smith, Gabby Barrett, Darius Rooker, Hootie & the Blowfish and more. In 2017, his self-titled debut AP produced gold certified song famous and was followed by his debut album, Barstool Whiskey Wonderland released in 2022. With over a half a billion audio and videos streamed today, Doleac's soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have won over a legion of fans and audiences across the globe. We convinced Adam to bring his delightful wife, MacKinnon with him and together we talked about everything from the Enneagram to a song that brought Thomas to tears. You will love this conversation with Adam and Mac Doleac. Follow Adam Doleac Instagram and MacKinnon Doleac on Instagram Check out the work he’s doing here Adam Doleac . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: LAGOON: Go to LagoonSleep.com/RBG and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use the code RBG for 15% off your first purchase. DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. KIDS ADVENTURE BIBLE: Visit AdventureBible.com to check out the free Bible activities, reading plans, and teaching resources. Go to AdventureBible.com today. GOMINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code RBG. This is a web-only offer. Sign up at GoMinno.com with the code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29

Candace Cameron Bure, is an actress, producer, director, and bestselling author, best known for playing D.J. Tanner on Full House and Fuller House . She’s starred in over 40 romantic comedies and mysteries, including the hit Aurora Teagarden series. Candace competed on Dancing with the Stars , co-hosted The View , and voiced Pinky in the Emmy-nominated Reindeer in Here . In 2024, she starred in and produced Unsung Hero with Lionsgate. Beyond acting, she’s the CEO of Candy Rock Enterprises and Chief Creative Officer of Great American Media, where she develops family-friendly content focused on faith and lifestyle. We are about to take some of you right back to your childhood growing up years. You’re going to love this conversation with Candace Cameron Bure. . . . . . Follow Candace Cameron Bure on Instagram Check out the work she’s doing here Candace Cameron Bure . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. KIDS ADVENTURE BIBLE: Visit AdventureBible.com to check out the free Bible activities, reading plans, and teaching resources. Go to AdventureBible.com today. GOMINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code RBG. This is a web-only offer. Sign up at GoMinno.com with the code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24

Ginny Owens has spent the past two decades sharing her heart with listeners and readers as a singer-songwriter, author, teacher and advocate. Her unique musical style and inspirational lyrics have transcended gender definition and taken her to diverse venues that include, the White House, the Sun Dance Film Festival, Lilith Fair and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C. As a toddler, Ginny picked out melodies on the piano before she was able to put words together in a sentence. Even as vision left her eyes, a degenerative eye condition left Ginny completely blind by age three. Songs began to emerge from her finger tips. Providing a window into the world she could not see. Not all Ginny’s words are set to music. Her first solo authored book, “Singing in the Dark,” finding hope in the songs of scripture. Shares her personal story as well as stories from scripture. Taking readers on a journey to find hope amidst their own challenges. Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, she moved to Nashville, TN to attend Belmont University and made her home in Music City for many years. She now lives in New York City, and is on staff with Redeemer and you will love hearing us talk about the work she’s currently doing there. Prepare to take notes as our dear friend Ginny reminds us what it looks like to build resilience in kids from the earliest years. . . . . . Follow Ginny Owens on Instagram Check out the work she’s doing here Ginny Owens . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. KIDS ADVENTURE BIBLE: Visit AdventureBible.com to check out the free Bible activities, reading plans, and teaching resources. Go to AdventureBible.com today. GOMINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code RBG. This is a web-only offer. Sign up at GoMinno.com with the code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22

Ziggy Marley is an eight-time Grammy winner, he’s also a deeply grounded human, who leads with kindness, purpose and a whole lot of love. Ziggy grew up as the eldest son of reggae icon Bob Marley and he’s carried that legacy with so much grace. But here’s what we love most. Ziggy isn’t just creating music that moves people, he’s raising a family with intention leading with character and showing his kids and all of us what it means to live with integrity and joy. He is a dad of seven, and the way he talks about parenting is just beautiful! And delightful to hear his accent. Ziggy talks about being present, about listening, about letting his kids be who they are. It’s the kind of stuff we talk about everyday. Connection over control, guiding instead of forcing. He’s not just about parenting, he’s an advocate, a humanitarian and author of children’s books that are just as vibrant and thoughtful as his music. Everything he creates, he does with a lot of heart. So whether you’re tapping your toes to True to Myself or reading one of his picture books like his newest “Pajammin” at bedtime. Ziggy Marley is one of those people who makes the world feel a little brighter, a little more loving and a whole lot more hopeful. Stay tuned, because we have a really fun conversation about how to navigate bedtime battles in a super creative way. You will love this conversation with Ziggy Marley. . . . . . Follow Ziggy Marley on Instagram Ziggy Marley & Family Cookbook: Favorite recipe Banana Bread Ziggy Marley . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. KIDS ADVENTURE BIBLE: Visit AdventureBible.com to check out the free Bible activities, reading plans, and teaching resources. Go to AdventureBible.com today. GOMINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code RBG. This is a web-only offer. Sign up at GoMinno.com with the code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17

Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker and lawyer. He is the author of the Common Rule Habits of the Household and Made for People. Though he spends most days running his business law practice. Through his writing and speaking Justin empowers people to thrive through life giving habits that form them in the love of God and neighbor. He continually explores both how physical habits are more spiritual than we think and how spiritual habits are more physical than we think. He lives with his wife and four boys in Richmond, VA. Spends a lot of time around fires and porches with friends and you can follow him online at Justin Whitmel Earley . ​We are always thankful to reconnect with our friend Justin and stick around as we talk about how to navigate sibling conflict. . . . . . Follow Justin Whitmel Earley on Instagram . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: FAY NUTRITION: Go to FayNutrition.com/RBG , where RBG listeners can qualify to see a registered dietitian for as little as $0. LAGOON: Go to LagoonSleep.com/RBG and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use the code RBG for 15% off your first purchase. DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. KIDS ADVENTURE BIBLE: Visit AdventureBible.com to check out the free Bible activities, reading plans, and teaching resources. Go to AdventureBible.com today. GOMINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code RBG. This is a web-only offer. Sign up at GoMinno.com with the code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15

Colony House is an Indie rock band made up of brothers Will and Caleb Chapman. As well as Scott Mills and Parke Cottrell is playfully self described as land lock surf rock. Their personal genre designation is as much inspired by their hometown of Franklin, TN as their new album the Cannonballers is. The band's music is built on pillars of honesty, accessibility and family. The Cannonballers marks the band's 4th full length release. Their 3 previous studio collections take listeners on a journey through stories of loss, grief and heartbreak. While welcoming them into the hope that comes on the other side. The band has performed their songs for world-wide audiences with 2 appearances on both Late Night with Seth Meyers and Conan. As well as the Today Show, VH1’s Morning Buzz and MTV Live. The Cannonballers is an app addition to the band's catalog. Staying true to what Colony House does best and expanding on what their fans have gravitated to for the past decade. Hope and light in the midst of it all. No frills, no gemicks just heart, level, rock and roll music. Caleb is joined today by his delightful wife, Julia who is the Director of Operations for Show Hope, an organization we love and respect. Will is joined by his wife the incredibly talented Jullian Edwards whose music we love and recommend often. Prepare to fall head over heels for these four incredible human beings! . . . . . Follow Colony House on Instagram Check out the work they’re doing here Show Hope and Colony House . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. KIWI CO: Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/RBG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10

Brown Bannister, a Grammy Award-winning American record producer and songwriter, widely regarded for his pioneering work in contemporary Christian music. He has produced landmark albums for artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, and MercyMe, helping define the sound of the genre. A member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Bannister has earned multiple Dove Awards and continues to influence the industry through both his artistry and mentorship. He currently serves as a professor in the School of Music at Lipscomb University, where he also launched a faculty-led, student-run record label to train the next generation of music professionals Debbie Bannister grew up in Nashville, TN, attended Hollins College and Vanderbilt University. In 1981, she married the love of her life, producer Brown Bannister. Together, they raised 5 amazing children and are soon to be grandparents to seven grandchildren. Debbie loves gardening, cooking and reading. She worked as a photographic portrait artist at the Michael Renee studio in Nashville, and built a successful business in Rodan & Fields with many of her dear friends. Currently she is starting a new business adventure with a global Health & Wellness Company called Live Pure. Debbie Bannister’s Summer Reading Recommendations: Smokey House By: Elizabeth Goudge The Power of Systems By: Steve Chandler & Trevor Timbeck The Guacamole recipe mentioned can be found in The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa . . . . . Follow Brown Bannister on Instagram Follow Debbie Bannister on Instagram . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: FUNCTION: Head to my landing page functionhealth.com/RBG to sign up with your credit applied or use code RBG100. WAYFAIR: Shop a huge selection of outdoor furniture online. This summer, get outside with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8

In a career that expands more than 3 decades, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history. With 60 GMA Dove Awards, 5 Grammy Awards, an American Music Award and a historic 50 Number 1 singles. He has sold more than $17 million albums with 10 certified Gold or Platinum albums to his credit. In 2017, Chapman also became a best selling author with his memoir Between Heaven and the Real World, My Story. Mary Beth Chapman, is the co-founder and chairman of the board of Show Hope an internationally recognized nonprofit in adoption advocacy and support. She is also a speaker and a New York Times best selling author, touched and forever transformed by the miracle of adoption, in their own family Mary Beth and Steven founded Show Hope in 2003. With its mission and a care for orphans by engaging the church and reducing the barriers to adoption. Today Show Hope has helped more than 9,300 children from more than 60 countries including the US. College sweethearts who married in 1984, Mary Beth and Steven have six children, their most treasured title is being called “Grammy” and “PopPops” to their seven beautiful grandbabies, whom they love spoiling. Enjoy our conversation with the delightful Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman. . . . . . Follow Steven Curtis Chapman on Instagram Follow Mary Beth Chapman on Instagram Check out the work they're doing here Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: LAGOON: Go to LagoonSleep.com/RBG and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use the code RBG for 15% off your first purchase. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3

Amy Brown is co-host of the Bobby Bones show. The ACM and CMA award winning program and heard on 190 stations and the #1 Country morning show in the US reaching millions of listeners! Amy also co-host Country Top 30 with Bobby Bones, a 4-hour music program airing on more than 240 stations in the US and Canada and hosts Women of iHeart Country. A show devoted to supporting female artists and voices airing on more than 150 iHeart Country radio stations nationwide. Additionally she hosts Feeling Things with Amy and Kat, an Outweigh Podcast and oversees and produces the Amy Brown Podcast Network. Which is dedicated to health and wellness programming. A two time Gracie Award winner and and one of radio inks influential women in radio. Amy also hosts iHeart radio Album release parties for some of Country music biggest stars and participates in the company’s annual events like the iHeart Radio Music Awards, iHeart Music Festival and iHeart Country Festival. Inside and outside of the studio, Amy is passionate about raising awareness and funds for numerous charitable organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and TJ Martell Foundation and the American Red Cross. . . . . . Follow Amy Brown on Instagram Check out all the work she is doing at radioamy . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: LAGOON: Go to LagoonSleep.com/RBG and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use the code RBG for 15% off your first purchase. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1

Jodi Benson is best known as the voice of Ariel in Disney’s Little Mermaid. Jodi also gave a voice to Barbie in Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3. She delighted her fans with a cameo in Enchanted before reprising her role as Ariel in Ralph Breaks the Internet. In 2011, Disney honored Jodi’s contributions by making her a different Disney legend. An accomplished singer, dancer and mattress. Jodi made her starring role debut on Broadway. She earned a Tony nomination for role as Polly Baker in the hit Gershwin musical Crazy for You. Jodi is still entertaining audiences across the country and around the world. Talk about stuff dreams were made of! Make sure to listen through the whole episode as there is so much goodness coming from our new friend Jodi. . . . . . Follow Jodi Benson on Instagram Check out all the work they are doing at the Theatre Winter Haven . . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: FUNCTION: Head to my landing page functionhealth.com/RBG to sign up with your credit applied or use code RBG100. JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. THE ROAD TO KAELUMA: Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-RBG to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. ACORNS EARLY: Head to acornsearly.com/ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. GEVITI: Visit www.gogeviti.com/raisingboysandgirls and use code RBG for the month of June for 20% off your first three months of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26

Demi-Leigh Tebow is an entrepreneur, influencer, model, author AND philanthropist. She uses her platform as Miss South Africa and Miss Universe to educate and inspire on a global scale. She has a deep passion for making every individual feel seen, heard and loved. She uses her philanthropic vision working with The Tim Tebow Foundation, raising awareness for the fight against human trafficking and supporting children with profound medical needs. You will LOVE this conversation with our new friend talking about how to help kids find their identity and place! . . . . . Follow Demi-Leigh Tebow on Instagram Check out all the work they are doing at the Tim Tebow Foundation . . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: FUNCTION: Head to my landing page ⁠ functionhealth.com/RBG ⁠ to sign up with your credit applied or use code RBG100. JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to ⁠ jolieskinco.com/RBG ⁠ to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. THE ROAD TO KAELUMA: Visit ⁠ jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-RBG ⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠ Quince.com/rbg ⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ ThriveMarket.com/rbg ⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. ACORNS EARLY: Head to ⁠ acornsearly.com/ ⁠ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. GEVITI: Visit ⁠ www.gogeviti.com/raisingboysandgirls ⁠ and use code RBG for the month of June for 20% off your first three months of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24

Christy and Nathan Nockels have had a long career in music. They began as the duo Watermark and eventually joined the Passion movement in 1997. After their time with Passion, they moved back to Nashville, TN as a family of five with their three children. Since then, Christy has launched her podcast, The Glorious in the Mundane, as well as written the book The Life You Long For. Nathan has continued to write, produce and compose music, and released his record When the Light Leads earlier this month. We have LOVED and listened to the music of these two incredibly talented friends for decades now. It was a joy to have them join us today! . . . . . Listen to Christy’s podcast The Glorious in the Mundane . Check out her book The Life You Long For . . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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. EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19

In a society where modern marriages experience increased stress and emotional burnout, best-selling authors, speakers, and podcasters Gabe and Rebekah Lyons guide couples towards healing in their powerful new book, The Fight For Us. They share their emotional health journeys and provide relatable next steps for their readers. We are so thankful for them joining us today and we can’t wait for you to be encouraged through our conversation! . . . . . Purchase The Fight For Us . Listen to the Rhythms of Life Podcast . Follow Gabe Lyons on Instagram . Follow Rebekah Lyons on Instagram . . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. THE ROAD TO KAELUMA: Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-RBG to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. ACORNS EARLY: Head to acornsearly.com/ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. GEVITI: Visit www.gogeviti.com/raisingboysandgirls and use code RBG for the month of June for 20% off your first three months of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17

Today we are joined by singer-songwriter Tim Timmons and his delightful wife Hilary Timmons. After two decades of ministry and a lifetime of looking for Jesus, Timmons is no stranger to pain, cancer, sorrow, failure, joy and hope. Tim’s greatest desire—whether the catalyst is his cancer diagnosis, his theology, his blog or his songs, he just wants to keep the conversation going so people can discover for themselves the real life found with Jesus. Today he joins us to do just that along with his wife and you are going to LOVE this conversation. . . . . . Listen to his podcast 10,000 Minutes . Follow Tim on Instagram . . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: WAYFAIR: Shop a huge selection of outdoor furniture online. This summer, get outside with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. FAY NUTRITION: Listeners can qualify to see a registered dietitian for as little as $0 by visiting FayNutrition.com/RBG THE ROAD TO KAELUMA: Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-RBG to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. ACORNS EARLY: Head to acornsearly.com/ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. GEVITI: Visit www.gogeviti.com/raisingboysandgirls and use code RBG for the month of June for 20% off your first three months of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12

We are so excited to have our two brilliant friends, Kelly Corrigan AND her daughter, Claire Corrigan Lichty on the podcast today! Kelly Corrigan has been called “the voice of her generation” by O, the Oprah magazine. She’s a New York Times Bestseller, and hosts her podcast, Kelly Corrigan Wonders. Claire Corrigan Lichty graduated from the University of Virginia with a double major in computer science and drama. She writes code, stories, and jokes for stand-up. You are SO going to enjoy this amazing conversation between a mother and daughter and the gift that it can be to be a friend to your mother or daughter! . . . . . Listen to Kelly’s podcast, Kelly Corrigan Wonders . Buy Kelly and Claire’s brand new book, Marianne the Maker . Follow Kelly on Instagram . . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: FUNCTION: Head to my landing page functionhealth.com/RBG to sign up with your credit applied or use code RBG100. KIWI CO: Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/RBG JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. THE ROAD TO KAELUMA: Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-RBG to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. ACORNS EARLY: Head to acornsearly.com/ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. GEVITI: Visit www.gogeviti.com/raisingboysandgirls and use code RBG for the month of June for 20% off your first three months of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10

Today we are joined by the AMAZING Megan Piphus. Megan is a FOUR TIME Emmy winning producer and artist who has been performing since she was just ten years old. She became nationally recognized as a ventriloquist on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as from America’s Got Talent and is now the first black female puppeteer to perform on Sesame Street. She’s released a children’s album, Spaceships & Dreams, that helped provide recording experience for 60 girls across the country. She is a mom of two boys and is sure to share some incredible insights that you will be able to take with you after listening to this episode! . . . . . Listen to A New Cinderella . Follow Megan on Instagram . . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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. EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . THE ROAD TO KAELUMA: Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-RBG to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. ACORNS EARLY: Head to acornsearly.com/ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. GEVITI: Visit www.gogeviti.com/raisingboysandgirls and use code RBG for the month of June for 20% off your first three months of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5

Speaker, singer, songwriter, author and local pastor, DawnCheré Wilkerson, LOVES encouraging people of all ages to never give up. While doing SO much amazing work, DawnCheré and her husband Rich are also pastors at Vous Church in Miami, FL. She shares her story of being raised all around music, and her stories of infertility. We absolutely loved this conversation about how to use music when your kids get stuck along with so many other insightful things that could be so helpful to you and your family. . . . . . Follow DawnCheré on Instagram . Learn more about her brand new book, Slow Burn . Watch God. Family. Football on Amazon. . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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 ROAD TO KAELUMA: Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-RBG to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. ACORNS EARLY: Head to acornsearly.com/ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. GEVITI: Visit www.gogeviti.com/raisingboysandgirls and use code RBG for the month of June for 20% off your first three months of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 3

We have been wanting to get these two on the podcast for SO long and feel so grateful today is finally that day! Charles Kelley is one third of the Grammy award winning Lady A and has also released music as a solo artist, including his album The Driver . He’s also written hit songs not only for Lady A, but other incredible Country artists like Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker and Brett Young. We talk all things music, parenting and what things we can learn from kids with Charles and his delightful, talented and generous wife, Cassie. You will absolutely love this conversation! . . . . . Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. WAYFAIR: Shop a huge selection of outdoor furniture online. This summer, get outside with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. THE ROAD TO KAELUMA: Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-RBG to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. ACORNS EARLY: Head to acornsearly.com/ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. GEVITI: Visit www.gogeviti.com/raisingboysandgirls and use code RBG for the month of June for 20% off your first three months of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30

This summer, we’re bringing back one of our favorite series of all time - the Music City Series! Living in Music City, we are surrounded by the most fascinating and incredibly talented people. From Charles Kelley of Lady A, to THE voice of The Little Mermaid, Jodie Bensen, you are sure to hear from people you know and love. You’ll laugh, sing along and you will walk away with so much wisdom on family and the stuff that matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29

If you have been around either of us very long, you know how much we both ADORE Kelly Minter! Kelly is not only a dear friend, but she’s one of our most trusted voices when it comes to speaking truth into our lives and the lives of kids. Kelly is the author of 2 books, 9 Bible Studies, 5 Bible Studies for teenagers (and one cookbook!) In this episode, we talk about how desperately kids need Scripture in today’s world and what we can do to help them fall in love with it. It’s an episode you’ll want to listen to…and then hop online and buy your kids and yourself all of her resources! Kelly, we’re so grateful for your wisdom and your dear friendship to us both! We love you! . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. QUINCE: Treat your closet to a little summer glow-up with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Ready to start 2025 junk-free? Head to Thrive market.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG GEVITI: Visit gogeviti.com to learn more and help her start a journey toward lasting vitality. Use code RBG for 20% off your first three months of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27

Dr. Robert Brooks is not only a professor at Harvard Medical School, but is one of the world’s leading experts on the topic of resilience. In this episode, we get to listen to and learn from Bob, as he asked us to call him, on this crucial topic for kids today! He has so much wisdom and offers so much help in terms of how we help the kids we love learn that they can do hard things. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this important episode. And would love to hear any of your favorite takeaways in the comments! . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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: WAYFAIR: Shop a huge selection of outdoor furniture online. This summer, get outside with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22

And now, it’s Owen’s turn! Sissy had so much fun getting to interview our very own David Thomas on why he wrote this wise and wonderful book called Owen Finds He Has What it Takes! Make sure to listen…so many important ideas on helping the kids we love develop resilience! And make sure to grab a copy of Owen, too! We love this book, David Thomas!!!! . . . . . ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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. DOSE: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. OUR PLACE: Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20

We are SO excited to introduce one of our heroes in the therapeutic world to our Raising Boys and Girls family today! Dr. Tamar Chansky, who you have heard us quote countless times, joins us as we talk about all things anxiety, OCD and negative thinking. There are so many pieces of wisdom in this episode we are sure you are going to want to come back to it many times. Dr. Chansky, we’re so grateful for this conversation and for the impact you have made in our work over the years! Purchase Dr. Tamar Chansky’s books HERE . Follow Dr. Tamar Chansky on Instagram . . . . . . Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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! 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. Go to to hiyahealth.com/RBG and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Function Health: We highly recommend Function. Learn more and join using our link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/RBG to own your health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15

On today’s episode of the podcast is our very own Sissy Goff! It’s so fun to turn the tables and for David to interview Sissy not only on why this book on courage is important today, but what we can do to help the kids we love find their own brave—from the very earliest of ages! Make sure to listen in for what Sissy is seeing now in terms of anxiety and kids and practical ideas on what we can do today to make a difference! Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ Braver, Stronger, Smarter Strong & Smart . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Jolie: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. Fay Nutrition: Listeners can qualify to see a registered dietitian for as little as $0 by visiting FayNutrition.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13

Okay, podcast friends…get ready to have your hearts melted because we have the most adorable podcast guest on Raising Boys and Girls today: Henry Weber! Henry is Sissy’s 6 year old nephew who shares lots of his thoughts on what’s helped him learn to be more resilient and courageous. We share our favorite tricks on helping the kids we love discover both how resilient and brave they truly are! Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience The Worry-Free Parent . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Wayfair: This summer, get outside with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. EverydayDose: Everydaydose: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+ You’ll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You’ll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! KiwiCo: Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at ⁠ https://tinyurl.com/RBGKiwiCo ⁠ . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8

Jonathan Rogers is a podcaster, teacher, husband, father, and author of the best-selling Wilderking Series . We were thrilled to sit down with our friend Jonathan to talk about inspiring not only creativity in kids, but helping them learn to love to read and write. You’re going to love this episode with the brilliant, highly creative and widely well-read Jonathan Rogers. The Habit The Rabbit Room . . . . . Preorder ⁠Owen and Lucy⁠ today! Grab your tickets today for the ⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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. Our Place: Our Place is having their biggest sale of season right now! Save up to 30% off sitewide now through May 12th. Head to fromourplace.com/RBG to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. With a 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping, and free returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6

On today's episode, David and Sissy share three things kids need this summer! Courage and resilience are certainly two of the things based on what they're seeing in their counseling offices, which is exactly why they wrote two new children's books that you can pre-order today! And, we guess you’ll just have to listen in for the third! Preorder ⁠⁠⁠⁠Owen and Lucy⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify Playlist Ep 181: The Benefits of Camp and the Upside of Being Homesick with Glenn & Carter Breazeale Ep 29: The Importance of Summer Camp for Kids with Amy Grant . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Function: Get a $100 credit towards your annual membership at: www.functionhealth.com/RBG . This $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners. KiwiCo: Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/RBG . HiyaHealth: 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

May 1

Mental health has made so many advances in the past several years and, with it, our understanding not only of the impact of trauma, but also what we can do to heal ourselves and help the kids we love do the same. In this important conversation, our dear friend and coworker Amy Jacobs talks about the important work she and our colleagues at Daystar Counseling are doing with kids on a daily basis at the little yellow house. This is an important conversation for all of us and Amy, we’re so grateful for your wisdom and friendship! Trauma Through a Child's Eyes: Awakening the Ordinary Miracle of Healing . . . . . Preorder ⁠⁠Owen and Lucy⁠⁠ today! Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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

Apr 29

We have been quoting the work of Dr. Lisa Miller for decades! She’s a NYT bestselling author and a leading psychologist and scientist on faith, mental health and flourishing…and who doesn’t want those things for their kids! We loved this conversation with Dr. Miller and were so honored she’d join us on the podcast. This is a must listen for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles…anyone has the privilege of speaking into the lives of kids today! The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving . . . . . Preorder ⁠Owen and Lucy⁠ today! Grab your tickets today for the ⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Wayfair: Shop a huge selection of outdoor furniture online. This summer, get outside with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24

We recently made a new friend “across the pond” who happens to be a part of our amazing podcast network family at the That Sounds Fun Network ! Greer Jones is a mom of and the host of a podcast called The Unfinished Idea , where she talks about the joys and challenges of being neurodivergent or raising a child who is. Raising Neurodivergent Kids Playlist . . . . . Preorder Owen and Lucy today! Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Our Place is having their biggest sale of season right now! Save up to 30% off sitewide now through May 12th. Head to fromourplace.com/RBG to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. With a 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping, and free returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Geviti: Use code RBG for 20% off your first three months of membership. Just visit GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22

You all—have we got a TREAT for you! Not only do we have the wise and beloved Melissa Trevathan back, but we are thrilled to introduce you to another therapist and dear friend at Daystar . Don Logan is one of the most discerning, deeply devoted and dear human beings that we know. He helps kids and families (and Daystar staff) every single day discover more of the hope of Christ. And we have a feeling he will you, too! And, in this episode, he and Melissa together not only talk about how to give the teenagers we love an opportunity to experience purpose, but also share a very sweet story of how they met and how God (and Melissa) brought Don to Daystar! Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify Playlist . . . . . Preorder Owen and Lucy today! Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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 you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . This deal is not available on their regular website. KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. Geviti: Use code RBG for 20% off your first three months of membership. Just visit GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17

This past year, we have had the joy of getting to know the wise and wonderful Jodie Berndt ! So many of you have read Praying the Scriptures for Your Children (of all ages) and are now watching her new show, Mom Life Unscripted ! If you haven’t, you’re sure going to want to by the end of this episode! We got to talk with Jodie about praying for kids (and grandkids) and helping them fall in love with Scripture at each stage of life. This is going to be one you’re going to want to take a LOT of notes! "Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name." Malachi 3:16 . . . . . Preorder Owen and Lucy today! Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Function: Function currently has a waitlist, but they are offering my audience the chance to skip it! Head to functionhealth.com/RBG or enter code RBG when signing up to skip the waitlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15

We are so excited to have Cleere Cherry Reaves on the show today as she shares all of the amazing, truth and grace-filled things she’s putting out into the world! We loved talking with her about what it looks like to parent through the frustration of life not being what you thought it would…and maybe you’re kids, too! We have a feeling you’re going to laugh (and maybe cry) and love this episode just as much as we did! Cleerely Stated . . . . . Preorder Owen and Lucy today! Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Wayfair: Shop the best selection of home improvement online. Get renovating with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Geviti: Use code RBG for 20% off your first three months of membership. Just visit GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10

We had the privilege of speaking recently with the delight that is Trillia Newbell . Trillia is an author, a speaker, and editor and a mom of two amazing kids. Trillia’s books include Creative God, Colorful Us , a Bible Study on Hebrews 11, God’s Very Good Idea and more. Her newest release for grown-ups is a cookbook called Celebrating Around the Table and her newest book for kids is called 52 Weeks in the Word: Student Edition . You’re going to want to buy both of these and more! In this episode, Trillia talks about the power of the table and what it looks like to be a family of repentance. We have a feeling you’re going to love this episode and find Trillia just as delightful—and wise—as we do! If you enjoyed this episode check out our Teaching Kids About Race playlist over on Spotify! . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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. Our Place: Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Geviti: Use code RBG for 20% off your first three months of membership. Just visit GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8

Did you know that nearly 70% of youth who grow up in the church don’t return after high school? Well, we certainly want to change those numbers…as does our friend Cameron Cole ! Cameron is a father, author, and the founding chairman of Rooted Ministry , a ministry we believe in wholeheartedly. In this episode, Cameron talks about helping kids build faith that lasts. If you have kids of any age, this conversation with our friend Cameron is a must-listen! Rooted Parent Podcast Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School Gospel Catechisms for Young Children and Teenagers Baby's Hug-a-Bible: A Soft and Cuddly First Introduction to Favorite Bible Stories . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Function currently has a waitlist, but they are offering my audience the chance to skip it! Head to functionhealth.com/RBG or enter code RBG when signing up to skip the waitlist! 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. KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3

April is Autism Awareness month. As you may know, one in 36 children have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Talking about not only how to understand but how we can help these amazing kids has never been more important. In this episode, we’ve got a wise parent in the trenches, who also happens to be Sissy’s step-sister helping us learn more about what we can do to support the kids and families in our lives who are living with this diagnosis. We also have a podcast playlist on our website on Raising Neurodivergent Kids, on the resource tab, for more help from other parents and professionals. Aspergers Experts Raising Neurodivergent Kids Playlist . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff & Special Guests! 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: Geviti: Use code RBG FOR 20% off your first three months of membership. Just visit GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1

How many of you have middle schoolers? We are so excited to be moving into the milestone of Mercy, in our Are My Kids on Track series. And this week, our favorite Bible teacher for middle schoolers—or any schoolers—is back, Melissa! In this episode, she talks about how we bring the Gospel to middle schoolers (or kids of any age, really), right where they are. This is one you’re not going to want to miss! Thy Mercy, My God by Sandra McCracken Ep 62: The Power of Vintage Values with the Daystar Parents Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify Playlist . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff & Special Guests! 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: Wayfair: Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27

How many of you are already subscribed to Go Minno for kids? If you’re not—or are—or have anything to do with kids—stop right now and listen to this episode with our dear and wise friend, Jess Wolstenholm! In this episode, Jess discusses the ages and stages of spiritual development—with such grace and practical insight! This is one you’re not going to want to miss—whatever age and stage your kids are in today. AND, you’re also going to want to head over to gominno.com to sign your kids up for their platform for all things Christian media for kids. We all know our kids need good, healthy and hopeful content that points them toward Christ—and we grown-ups need media sources we can trust! We obviously trust Go Minno and Jess both immensely and are so honored for you to hear more about and from them today! Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids Minno Easter Special The Dead Sea Squirrels on Go Minno The Dead Sea Squirrels Book Series Little Steps, Big Faith If you enjoyed this episode go check out these! Ep 60: Cultivating a Lifelong Faith in Kids Ep 143: Rhythms of Family and Friendship with Lauren and Justin Whitmel Earley Ep 248: Milestone Nine - Foundation with Melissa Trevathan . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff & Special Guests! 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: Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. 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

Mar 25

It is always a happy day when we get to sit down with our dear friend, Elisabeth Hasselbeck . On today’s podcast, we’re talking about her newest children’s book, God’s Masterpiece and helping kids discover their God-given identity (plus some inside scoop on parenting teens!). Go buy all of the kids in your life a copy of God’s Masterpiece TODAY! It’s the sweetest and so filled with grace and truth, just like Elisabeth! If you enjoyed this episode go check these out! Ep 16: Parenting with Faith, Hope, and Survivor Skills with Elisabeth Hasselbeck Ep 106: Raising Kids Who Turn Into Great Grown-Ups . . . . . 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 you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . This deal is not available on their regular website. Function: Function currently has a waitlist, but they are offering my audience the chance to skip it! Head to functionhealth.com/RBG or enter code RBG when signing up to skip the waitlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20

Have you seen or listened to Slugs and Bugs ? We are BIG fans. Sissy’s nephew, Henry, made us listen to Tractor, Tractor almost every day of his toddlerhood. And…Sissy even got to guest star on an episode in Season 2 called Modern Kid. We’re so grateful for this incredible resource from our talented friend, Randall Goodgame , who joins us on the podcast this week! Randall shares so much wisdom on Singing Scripture with Kids and helping them develop a faith foundation. Parents of littles, you’re going to love this one…and want to download the show today! Scripture Hymnal . . . . . 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: Nurture Life: Head to NurtureLife.com and use code RBG for 55% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18

It was such a treat to have our friend Kari Kampakis back on the podcast. We are asked often about devotionals for teenagers…and Kari is one of the voices we trust most in that department. You and your teenage girls will glean so much from this conversation and her new book, Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life . If you enjoyed this episode, check these out! Ep 64: Navigating the Tough Seasons of Motherhood with Kari Kampakis Ep 160: Parenting Teenagers and Beyond with Kristen Hatton Ep 207: Strengthening the Mother/Daughter Connection with Sandra Stanley/ Allie Stanley Cooney Raising Girls Spotify Playlist . . . . . 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 up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13

We discovered Tabitha Brown on social media during the pandemic and she truly was one of the brightest lights during that time. She has continued to be one of our favorite follows and one of our favorite voices in the world…speaking so much good and hope and bringing so much SUNSHINE! You have got to hop over to Youtube to watch this one, to see us grinning from ear to ear during this conversation. She has a new children’s book our called Hello There, Sunshine ! hat you’re going to want to buy for every little person in your life. It is just as full of light as she is. And now, as Tab says, “You have a great day….and if you can't don’t go messing up nobody else's." . . . . . 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. Our Place: Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11

Today, our dear friend and Senior Director at Daystar , Melissa, talks about the second spiritual milestone (from Are My Kids on Track ) called Identity and how deeply important it is in the lives of kids. We have the high and holy calling of echoing the truths that God is speaking into the lives of the kids we love…of helping to remind them not only of who they are, but whose they are. You will love this conversation with Melissa on how to do just that. Ep 1: The Daystar Story Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify Playlist . . . . . 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: Wayfair: Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair dot com right now. Function: Function currently has a waitlist, but they are offering my audience the chance to skip it! Head to functionhealth.com/RBG or enter code RBG when signing up to skip the waitlist! Hiya Health: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. 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

Mar 6

Have you ever heard of play therapy? It’s based on the idea that play is the language of kids. Well, our friends Georgie Wisen-Vincent and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson have written the book that decodes that language for us all, The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids ! We had the privilege of interviewing Georgie about the new book and can’t wait for you all to listen. She gives such great tips for us on how to not only understand, but connect with, help kids regulate and more through the magic of play. You’re going to love this episode! And you’re going to want to share it with all the parents of littles you know! Here are some other helpful episodes on this topic you may enjoy! Ep 12: Understanding the Why Behind Your Child's Behavior with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Ep 21: How to Be a More Playful Parent and Enjoy Your Kids Ep 140: Self-Regulation in Littles (and a Fun Conversation with Sissy's Sister and Her Husband) . . . . . 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

Mar 4

It was such a gift to sit down with Savannah Guthrie and laugh with and learn from her. She is every bit as delightful and warm and hilarious and kind and deep and wise as you would guess her to be. So much truth and so much hope infused in this podcast and her new wonder of a children’s book, Mostly What God Does is Love 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

Feb 27

We talk sometimes, in counseling, about how it feels like there is one child in your home who is reflecting outside what the temperature is like outside—kind of like our own, dysfunctional barometer. As much as we wish, in certain seasons, that our marriages didn’t impact our kids, they certainly do. This week, we have Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink on the podcast talking about how they have walked the ups and downs of marriage together, and have used each season to strengthen both their relationships with their kids individually and their life as a family. So much wisdom, hope and encouragement in this episode—we can’t wait for you to listen! Lasting Ever Ep 179: The Legacy of Prayer & Faith on Family with Helen & Luke Smallbone . . . . . 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: Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25

Teens and dating is a tough one! But, we can’t think of anyone better to tackle the tough topics…as she’s made a career out of it. We are so grateful for this conversation with our dear friend Paula Faris and the wisdom and honesty and real-ness she brings to the conversation, as she does each and every conversation. We hope this will be a helpful—and fun—listen. The Paula Faris Show More episodes you may enjoy: Ep 176: Parenting Teens & Young Adults with Dave & Julie Hunt Ep 159: Preparing Your Kids and Yourself for the Teenage Years with Lisa Damour . . . . . 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: Function: Function currently has a waitlist, but they are offering my audience the chance to skip it! Head to functionhealth.com/RBG or enter code RBG when signing up to skip the waitlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20

Amy Fenton is a mom of three amazing kids, an Orange Specialist (an amazing organization that equips and supports churches in their ministry to families), the Executive Director for Orange VBS and a dear friend of both of ours. She has been helping churches and helping kids’ grow and deepen their faith for decades. And we are thrilled to have her back on the podcast this week to continue the conversation on Supporting Your Kids’ Spiritual Development. Parenting Beyond Your Capacity: Connect Your Family to a Wider Community NIrV, Adventure Bible for Early Readers More episodes you may enjoy! Ep 31: Hope for Single Moms Ep 99: Passing on Faith to your Kids with Cece Winans . . . . . 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 my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Jolie: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18

We are so excited to be moving into the spiritual milestones in our Are My Kids on Track Series . In this episode, we get to interview Melissa Trevathan , whom you know from past season of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast and from being our Daystar Counseling Founder and Senior Director. She’s also our resident Bible teacher at Hopetown and the best Bible teacher we know for kids. We are so grateful for Melissa’s wisdom and insight when it comes to the spiritual lives of kids of all ages. We know you’re going to love this episode just as much as we did! My First Message Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify Playlist . . . . . 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. 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

Feb 13

Jemar Tisby has been a 6th grade teacher, middle school principal, now college professor, historian, author, activist, and all around great guy. We were delighted to sit down and learn from the history he has taught and the legacy he has lived for today’s podcast. We have a feeling you will have the same experience: you’ll laugh, cry, learn more about all of the things that bring us together way more than divide us, and hear his heart for both kids and parents in this tumultuous world. Plus, we all talk about losing our biggest fans, our Moms, and all that they did to shape us. You’re gonna love this one, just as much as we did! The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance Stories of the Spirit of Justice I Am the Spirit of Justice . . . . . 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: Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11

Melanie Shankle, who one of your favorites and undoubtedly one of ours, is back on the podcast this week, talking about her amazing new book, Here Be Dragons: Treading the Deep Waters of Motherhood, Mean Girls, and Generational Trauma . You’re going to want to listen to this episode, buy the book, follow along with all she’s doing and especially with The Big Boo Cast ! Melanie is wise and hilarious and you will know immediately why she’s our first third time-er. Past episodes you will love with Melanie: Ep 50: How to Help Kids Handle Conflict with Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson Ep 151: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle . . . . . 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: Function: Function currently has a waitlist, but they are offering my audience the chance to skip it! Head to functionhealth.com/RBG or enter code RBG when signing up to skip the waitlist! Wayfair: Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair dot com right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6

Esau McCauley is a professor of New Testament and Public Theology at Wheaton College , as well as the bestselling author of seven books. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about his newest book, How Far to the Promised Land , in which he shares his own story of hope and his family’s legacy. We also dive into his two fantastic children’s books: Andy Johnson and the March for Justice and Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit . Through it all, he shares so much rich truth about what it looks like to advocate for justice and anti-racism as a family. This is a conversation that we believe will both enlighten and inspire you. It sure did both of us! You may also enjoy these episodes. Ep 24: Talking to Kids About Race with Dr. Chinwe Williams Ep 96: Teaching Kids How to Engage with People Who Have Differing Points of View with Carlos Whittaker . . . . . 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. Jolie: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4

It is a topic more of us need to be talking about, in our own lives. And it’s certainly a topic we need to be helping the kids we love navigate. We were deeply honored to have Annie F. Downs and her remarkable sister, Tatum Green, share their story of loss on this week’s episode. If you’ve suffered loss, we believe this episode will be one that brings you comfort and hope. If you haven’t, it will equip you to walk alongside the people in your life who have. We all need to listen and learn how to better love each other. We’re so grateful to Tatum and Annie for vulnerably and hopefully reminding us how. And for writing this wonder of a book, Where Did TJ Go?: A Book for Kids on Grief and Loss . Check out other helpful episodes on this topic below. Ep 83: Navigating Pain and Suffering with Others Ep 170: Parenting Through Infertility, Loss and Adolescence . . . . . 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. 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

Jan 30

Boundaries are hard at home. Some kids don’t respect them. Some kids have lots of them. It can be tough to know how to help build healthy boundaries at home. This week, our dear friends and wise co-workers at Daystar , Sherman Bucher and Emma Pasquale are talking about just that. Grab a pen and paper because you’re going to want to take notes on this one! Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify Playlist . . . . . 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 my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28

Sexual Integrity…sounds like a hard concept to grasp and an even harder concept to teach the kids we love. But our new friend Jim Burns and our long-time friend, Erin Mashaw , have written a book to help us do just that! We’re so excited about this book and about our conversation with Jim and Erin that brings such grace, hope and wisdom to the topic. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this one. A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body (For Ages 10-17 or Grades 6-12) Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out HomeWord If you enjoyed this episode, you may also find this episode as helpful. Ep 56: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex . . . . . 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. 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

Jan 23

Where do your kids struggle, in regard to boundaries? Your sons? Daughters? When we wrote Are My Kids on Track, one of the things we talked about was how boys struggle in respecting boundaries, whereas girls struggle in setting them. Has that been your experience? What have you found that has helped? In this week’s episode, we talk about both…teaching the kids we love to set and respect boundaries. Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify Playlist How to Find a Counselor for your Child . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, favorite books and games to play with your kids, 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: Jolie: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21

We had the privilege to sit with Tori Hope Petersen recently and hear, not only her powerful story, but the difference she is making in the world for children. We talked foster care, adoption, resilience, and healing from trauma...both for kids and for ourselves. And, of course, we talked about her new wonder of a book, Breaking the Patterns that Break You . We can’t wait for you to listen to this wise and hope-filled episode from our friend, Tori! @torihopepetersen If you enjoyed this episode, check out our Adoption and Fostering Playlist . . . . . . 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: Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16

Do you have a teenager living in your house? Or an almost teenager? This was one of our favorite conversations with one of our favorite authors, Rosalind Wiseman . In this episode, she talks about what’s going on with the adolescent guys and girls that we love in relationships, and what we can do to help. And make sure to listen through till the end because she gives us some much needed wisdom on what we can do to motivate the teenagers in our lives. You’re going to love this episode! . . . . . 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. Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14

This week we’ve got two more wise and wonderful staff members from Daystar ...Blair Baird and Tommy Hart. Blair and Tommy bring so much thoughtful, practical insight—not just to the Daystar staff—but to our podcast in helping the kids we love grow in their ownership skills. Mixed Emotions Cards Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify Playlist . . . . . 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: Wayfair: Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Hiya Health: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. 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

Jan 9

So many of you all know and adore her already—like we do. But, if you haven’t yet encountered Ginny Yurich and her amazing resources, you are going to LOVE this episode! We talk all things play-related, how important it is to get kids outside, and so much more! Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children Beyond Winning: Smart Parenting In A Toxic Sports Environment Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head Proverbs 6:6-11 The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't Learning All the Time Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . 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: Jolie: Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7

Ownership is foundational to healthy relationships…being able to own our part in conflict or even in disagreements. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about why ownership is particularly hard for some kids, and what we can do to help! Milestone Three: Empathy Pantene "Sorry, Not Sorry" Commercial Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . 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

Jan 2

Jeannie Cunnion is a wise and dear friend of ours, who has written another fabulous book, this one called Closer to God . In this episode, she talks candidly, practically and hopefully about what that can look like as a family. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation. We have a feeling you’ll love Jeannie every bit as much as we do! The 509 Foundation If you enjoyed this episode, check out these below! Ep 25: Pursuing Jesus to Find Freedom in Parenting with Jeannie Cunnion Ep 57: Helping Kids Engage in Bible Reading with She Reads Truth . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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

Dec 31, 2024

Happy New Year’s Eve, friends! We love an opportunity to reset around here, and New Year’s gives us one both as individuals and as families! In today’s podcast, we’ve got some ideas that can help your family grow together with a little more intentionality and a lot more grace as we move into 2025. "He doesn't ask us to try harder, he just makes us brand new." - Melissa Trevathan Ep 65: Developing a Growth Mindset in Yourself and Your Kids Intentional Parenting Always We Begin Again "The feeling of hope failed me, but the habit of hope carried me." - Katherine Wolf "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:19 NIV . . . . . 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

Dec 24, 2024

Merry Christmas Eve, friends! We know there is a LOT going into these next few days. And so we wanted to arm you with our three favorite tips to navigate all of the Christmas tension. Listen along with your kids and come up with a plan together. Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl’s Guide to Overcoming Worry & Anxiety Strong and Smart: A Boy's Guide to Building Healthy Emotions A Liturgy for Those Looking for Joy . . . . . 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

Dec 19, 2024

The twenties are a notoriously tough time of loneliness and confusion about relationships, job choices and LIFE! Our friend and co-worker has written a fabulous book called Cul-de-sac Crossroads: Navigating Life’s Twists and Turns in Your Twenties with Courageous Clarity . And she helps readers do just that in this book! Your kids will laugh and learn and love this book by Mary Spencer Veazey, and we’re so excited to talk with her about it on the podcast today! . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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: AuraFrames: Save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35-off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code BOYSANDGIRLS at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2024

Dr. Lauren King is a brilliant psychologist who started Southeast Psyc in Nashville, an organization we refer to often. You’ll see why as you listen to this insightful podcast on understanding your child’s brain and best practices for neurodivergent kids. You’re going to want to grab a pen and paper for this one! Such helpful information…from such a kind, trusted voice in our world. UCLA Peers Clinic If this episode was helpful to you, here are a couple more that you may enjoy! Ep. 105: Raising Neurodivergent Kids with Dr. Chinwe Williams Ep. 108: Parenting in the Trenches with Neurodivergent Kids . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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: Manukora: Head to manukora.com/RBG to get $150 off your first order off their Black Friday Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 35 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon and a guidebook! Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2024

This week, we’ve got two more of our favorite co-workers and friends (one who happens to be one of Sissy’s family members) on the podcast talking about relationships for kids! Allye Gray and Aaron Weber, both with years of experience working with kids, talk this week on practical things we can do to strengthen the social skills of the kids we love…particularly the skill of reciprocity! This is a super helpful and insightful episode for all of us caring for kids of any age. Ep. 221: Parenting with Confidence with Allye Gray and Blair West Ep. 140: Self-Regulation in Littles (and a Fun Conversation with Sissy's Sister and Her Husband) . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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. AuraFrames: Save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code [BOYSANDGIRLS] at checkout. This deal is exclusive to listeners, so get yours now in time for the holidays! Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2024

One of our favorite comments—whether in counseling or on the road is when we meet folks who tell us that we’re the reason they got a dog (unless they got a bad dog…and then we’d maybe rather not hear about that! 😉) But it has happened more times than we can count because—you all know—we believe so strongly in the power of pets in the lives of kids. We cannot count how many times we’ve had kids say, when they’re struggling, that the “person” they talk to the most is their dog. So, for all of you who blame or credit us for having a pet…or those of you who are considering a pet for the holidays…we thought we’d introduce you to our dear friend, David Edwards. David is the owner of Belle Meade Animal Hospital and one of our favorite people! He shares so much wisdom around not only the importance of pets but how we grieve a pet as a family. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this wonderful episode with Patches and June’s hero, David Edwards. In you loved this episode, go back to Ep. 46: Helping Kids Face Hard Things with Hope and Gratitude with Jay and Katherine Wolf . . . . . . 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: AuraFrames: Save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code BOYSANDGIRLS at checkout. This deal is exclusive to listeners, so get yours now in time for the holidays! Terms and conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2024

This week on the podcast, we’re talking about reciprocity, which simply means the back and forth of conversation—or even relationship. Most kids—most of us—lean toward either initiating or receiving. Think of it like tennis…hitting the ball back and forth. Back and forth. Both are involved in healthy relationships and we want the kids we love to learn to do both! Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids Milestone Five - Awareness Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . 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: Manukora: Head to manukora.com/RBG to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! EveryPlate: With affordable dinners for just $5.99 per serving, PLUS 50% off your first box, EveryPlate helps you save money for a stress-free holiday! Get this amazing deal by going to EveryPlate.com/PODCAST and entering code rbg599. KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. Hiya Health: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. 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. Wayfair: Set the scene for new holiday memories with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now to get your home holiday ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2024

We have the privilege of walking alongside so many adoptive families at Daystar . Two of our dear friends and fellow therapists, David Denton and Emma Soechting. have spent years learning from and working with kids who have been adopted. We’re so excited to share some of their wisdom on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast, during Adoption Awareness month. There is so much good on this episode…whether you have adopted a child or are considering, we would highly recommend you listen to this important episode! Ep. 114: Finding Connection Through Your Adoption Journey . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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: Purity Woods: They are currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/RBG or enter code RBG at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. Manukora: Head to manukora.com/RBG to get $150 off your first order off their Black Friday Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 35 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon and a guidebook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2024

We have been waiting for this conversation for so long. We have multiple friends who have told us how much they adore Amy Julia Becker for years and it was a delight to get to sit down with her recently. She shares so much wisdom and hope on what it looks like to reimagine family life with disability. You’re going to want to listen, share, and take notes on this episode. Reimagining the Good Life Podcast How to Become a Worry-Free Parent with Sissy Goff IG: @amyjuliabecker To Be Made Well White Picket Fences Prepare Him Room Advent Devotional The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson Strength to Love by Martin Luther King Jr. If you enjoyed this episode, check out Ep 34: Parenting with Unconditional Love with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons. . . . . . 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

Nov 19, 2024

Who better to talk about helping kids build the social milestone of awareness than a therapist who has been caring for kids for six years and a middle school teacher, recently turned counselor? Rachel and Richie bring so much wisdom to the table in this important conversation on helping kids we love develop awareness. Grab a pen and paper because you’re going to take notes! And we’re so grateful to work and do life alongside these wise Daystar co-workers and friends! . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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 my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Hiya Health: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. 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

Nov 14, 2024

Dr. Elisa Song is a Stanford, NYU, UCSF-trained pediatrician, and one of the foremost pioneers and trusted medicine experts in pediatric integrative and functional medicine. She’s the author of the bestselling Healthy Kids, Happy Kids and a mom to two amazing kids of her own. We are so excited to share this rich conversation with the wise and insightful Dr. Elisa Song with you. We believe this episode is going to be so helpful and hopeful for us all! You might also enjoy Ep 217: Cooking with Kids and the Difference Food Can Make with Danielle Walker . . . . . . 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

Nov 12, 2024

In these post-covid, technology-ridden times, we believe it’s never been more important to talk about the social milestones, with the first being the milestone of awareness. With the boys and girls we love, we see some universal reasons that kids might struggle with this one. Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . 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. Manukora: Head to manukora.com/RBG to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. PurityWoods: Go to puritywoods.com/RBG or enter code RBG at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2024

How are you feeling today? It seems to be one filled with lots of anxiety and trepidation, for lots of us. We kept talking about what we most wanted to hear on Election Day, and so we recorded a podcast including just that! We’ve got a few parenting reminders on what it looks like to model all of these important milestones we’ve been talking about, some conversation starters to share with the kids you love AND the encouragement we needed today…and thought you might, too! Let’s continue to pray together for wisdom for our leaders and hope for our communities. And let’s keep thinking on that wise quote about being the change we want to see in the world. Grateful to be in it with you today, whatever your political affiliations are, and hope this episode brings you some needed encouragement and hope. Questions to ask the kids you love! If you were elected President, what would you want to do the first few days in office? What are some of the greatest needs in our world today? What kind of leader would you want to be? What would you want the new president to know is important for kids today? If the old saying is “Be the change you want to see in the world,” how could you be a part of the change you want to see in the world? In case you missed it, go back to Episode 218: Using Politics to Strengthen Your Family Connection with Michael and Melissa Wear . Episode 150: Practicing the Presence of God as a Family with Doug McKelvey . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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: Wayfair: Don’t miss out on saving BIG with Wayfair this holiday. Head to Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday Deals. Hiya Health: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. 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

Oct 29, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce you to two more of our amazing co-workers at Daystar Counseling who also happen to be dear friends! Allye Gray and Blair West are both thoughtful, wise, women who happen to be HIGHLY resourceful themselves! This week, they’re sharing ideas they use as therapists and ideas you can implement at home to help the kids you love develop the highly important muscle of resourcefulness. How Children Raise Parents: The Art of Listening to Your Family . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/RBG or enter code RBG at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. Manukora: Head to manukora.com/RBG to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2024

Jennifer Breheny Wallace is an award-winning journalist and author of the instant New York Times bestselling book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It. Her forthcoming book Mattering in the Modern World: A Solution for the Crises of Our Time is based on five years of research and an original global mattering survey. Wallace is the founder of The Mattering Institute, whose mission is to create cultures of mattering in homes, workplaces, and communities, and co-founder of The Mattering Movement, a nonprofit whose mission is to create cultures of mattering in schools. We were thrilled to share a conversation recently with Jennifer and learn more about her important work and writing. We would highly recommend you grab a copy of her books. Never Enough continues to be so important as we raise kids to value character more than success, AND every one of us who loves a kid wants them to not only know but experience how much they matter. You’re going to want to take notes for this one. We’re so grateful for this rich conversation with our new friend, Jennifer B. Wallace. . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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

Oct 22, 2024

In Raising Worry-Free Girls , Sissy defines anxiety as an overestimation of the problem and an underestimation of themselves. The same is true for boys. In 30 years of counseling kids, we have never seen kids struggle with the idea of resourcefulness like we do today. You all, we believe this conversation is crucial to helping the kids we love grow up into emotionally healthy adults. They need both the knowledge and the tools it takes to be resourceful. In today’s podcast, Sissy and David are talking about what we can do to help kids build this profoundly important muscle. Episode 168: Understanding the Differences Between Boys and Girls Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . 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 you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . This deal is not available on their regular website. Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024

Y’all—this one is a PLEASE LISTEN episode. We have been really excited about this episode coming out at this time in our world since we got it scheduled. But after talking with our friends Michael and Melissa Wear , we believe this conversation is imperative for all of us… no matter our political affiliation. It has been said about Michael Wear , “Even as we find ourselves in a crisis of disillusionment, and even despair, about the state of American politics, Wear reminds us that we must hold fast to the belief that we can change our country and our world for the better. Each of us would do well to adopt at least a bit of Wear’s realistic hopefulness.” His wife speaks to the same kind of buoyant, practical hopefulness, which we all need in this season. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this one. The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life The Center of Christianity and Public Life Wear We Are Substack The Morning Five Mike's Taco Club . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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: Manukora: Head to manukora.com/RBG to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/RBG or enter code RBG at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. 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

Oct 10, 2024

How many of you have read one of Danielle Walker's fabulous cookbooks? Her newest is called Make It Easy , but she’s also got Against All Grain, Celebrations, Healthy in a Hurry, and her memoir, Food Saved Me . We know a lot of you are already cooking with her regularly. Well, we got to OFFICIALLY!!! AND, we got to make non-dairy QUESO! It was truly amazing! Make sure to not just download this episode, but watch it on Youtube to get the recipe and follow along. Danielle is so wise in terms of making cooking fun with kids and the difference healthy foods can make in the lives of the kids we love and ourselves! We can’t wait for you to listen to this one with the delightful Danielle Walker! Danielle's Substack Cheesy Nacho Sauce Recipe . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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

Oct 8, 2024

This week, we’ve got another amazing episode with some of our Daystar therapists. Have you listened to these yet? We are loving the episodes and so proud of our co-workers and dear friends! We can’t wait for you to meet and listen to Sherman Bucher and Shannon Flynn, as they talk about Practicing Empathy as a Family. So many great concepts and helpful, practical ideas to strengthen this very important muscle of empathy together! 1000 Hours Outside Dr. Hallowell If you enjoyed this episode today, check out this one below. Episode 98: Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Other Strategies to Help Kids with Anxiety Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . 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: EveryPlate: Join EveryPlate today and pay only $2.99 per meal, PLUS get 50% off your first box, for all box sizes! Get this amazing deal by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code rbg299. 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. Nurture Life: head to NurtureLife.com and use code RBG for 55% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2024

We’re so grateful to be talking about empathy on the podcast this week. We believe the muscle of empathy is one that kids are struggling to develop more than ever before. In this episode, we talk about why and, even more importantly, what we can do about it. Empathy truly is a pre-requisite for healthy relationships. So, let’s all work together to help the kids we love grow in their awareness, love, and empathy for those around them, including and maybe even especially those that live under the same roof! . . . . . Romans 12:15-16 Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . 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: Wayfair is your one-stop-holiday shop for everything on your to-do list this season. Head to https://tinyurl.com/RBGWayfair right now to get your home holiday ready. 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

Sep 26, 2024

We were so blessed (see what we did there?!) to have our new friends Madison Johnson and Logan Cain from CAIN with us on the podcast today! We got to talk about incorporating faith as a family and building strong sibling relationships. We believe you’re going to have as much fun listening to these two as we did getting to talk with them! IG: @caintheband I’m So Blessed the music video I'm So Blessed the children's book . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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

Sep 24, 2024

Okay, you all, this will go down in history as one of our VERY FAVORITE episodes of all time! We have long loved and admired the work of Dr. Wendy Mogel , who has written fabulous books such as The Blessing of a Skinned Knee , The Blessing of a B Minus , and Voice Lessons for Parents . But we maybe loved talking with her EVEN MORE! She is wise, discerning, honest and DELIGHTFUL! We can’t wait for you all to listen in on this conversation! . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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 my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Nurture Life: head to NurtureLife.com and use code RBG for 55% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2024

We are coming to you on a Friday to do a fun little feed swap with a podcast that we love - introducing, Pardon the Mess Podcast ! As parents, we know raising kids is the opposite of neat and tidy. Each day brings wins, losses and valuable lessons. Pardon the Mess is a place where we discuss parenting and faith in a biblical, approachable and relatable way. We may cry and laugh while we learn and grow together in our beautiful mess. We know you will love Courtney and this show as much as we do. Make sure to give her show a follow and check out more episodes! Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast Learn more on the socials: @christianparenting @pardonthemesspodcast . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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

Sep 19, 2024

We were thrilled to be invited to the big announcement from Meta this week introducing their Instagram Teen Accounts! We got to sit down with Naomi Gleit , Head of Product at Meta, to talk about just what these changes mean for teens and for parents. We believe this is an important lesson…to hear about the changes and to hear her heart in wanting to partner with parents. It was such an encouraging conversation for us and we believe it will be for those of you in the throes of trying to protect your kids on social media. And, here are the highlights: private accounts (that started rolling out on Tuesday where they automatically shift your teenager to a private account) stricter messaging restrictions sensitive content restrictions (including anti-bullying AND cosmetic procedures limited interactions with only people they follow time limit reminders and sleep mode We’re trying to get our own teen accounts, too! We’d love to hear how your teenagers are responding to the changes and we’re so grateful for the thoughtfulness and intentionality of @naomigleit and her team! . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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

Sep 17, 2024

How are your kids doing on taking another’s perspective? In this important conversation, our dear friend and coworker, Amy Jacobs, helps us not only understand the concept of perspective-taking with kids, but offers wise and practical ways to help that you can start implementing today! . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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: Field of Greens: Join us in better health with 15% off and free shipping. Visit https://tinyurl.com/RBGFieldOfGreens and use promo code RBG. Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGHiyaHealth . This deal is not available on their regular website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2024

Nothing is Wasted . It’s the name of his podcast, and also his powerful and inspiring book. Davey Blackburn has lived out these words in a way not many of us have or hopefully will ever have to experience in our lifetime. His story and simply who he is serve as powerful reminders that not only are we not alone on this journey, but that there is always hope, forgiveness and purpose that can be found in pain. We cannot wait for you to listen in on this conversation of moving from pain to purpose as a family! 2 Chronicles 20:12 - "Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” Episode 112: Single Parenting After Loss Hope for Single Parents Playlist . . . . . 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

Sep 10, 2024

Y’all, we really believe this episode is a MUST LISTEN. On a 1 to 10 scale when it comes to emotions, we’re seeing more kids who are living at 10 than ever before. They’re using big words. You’ve heard us say it…rather than sad, they’re saying “I’m depressed.” Rather than worried or stressed, they’re saying “I have anxiety.” When they get the very most upset, they say “I want to kill myself!” And we’re left wondering—and panicking—that it really might be true. We have GOT to help kids find their way not only to accurate words to describe their emotion but to the FOUNDATIONAL milestone of perspective. In other words, we know, as adults, that most of life is about a 3 to a 7 on a scale and we have to help kids find their way to the 3’s and the 7’s, so we really do know the 10’s are happening. Plus, that kind of perspective is crucial to healthy relationships, workplaces…just healthy life, in general. So, we really do believe this conversation is deeply important. Share it with your friends, with your spouse, on your stories, in all the spaces. We’ve got to change things for the kids we love. . . . . . Ezekiel 20 from the Message - "I seriously considered inflicting my anger on them in force right there in Egypt. Then I thought better of it. I acted out of who I was, not by how I felt." Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Strong & Smart Workbook for Boys Braver, Stronger, Smarter Workbook for Girls Brave for Teen Girls Episode 12: Understanding the Why Behind Your Child's Behavior with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind . . . . . 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: Nurture Life: Head to NurtureLife.com and use code RBG for 55% off your first order. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. 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

Sep 3, 2024

Dr. Chip Dodd has been working in the field of recovery and redemption for over 30 years. He has taught and trained thousands to not only use an emotional vocabulary, but ultimately connected us to our hearts—and each other. Chip has written numerous books, including the bestselling Voice of the Heart and his newest kids’ book, How Are You Feeling Today? We are so excited for you to listen to this rich conversation full of faith and feelings! And grab a copy of his books now! . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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 BYU Radio: Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts. 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. Wayfair: Visit Wayfair.com or download the Wayfair app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024

One of our favorite interviews we’ve ever done was with the wonderful and insightful Sandra and Andy Stanley . THIS WEEK, we got to meet their daughter, Allie ! On this episode of the podcast, we get to talk with Allie and Sandra together and dive into the mother/daughter relationship, which moms—you know, can be one of your biggest sources of both joy and heartache. We talk about it all in this episode and specific ways to strengthen your relationship TODAY. And, it’s all based on Allie and Sandra’s new book, which we would HIGHLY recommend, Meet Me in the Middle ! If you have a daughter, grab yourself and her a copy today! Sandra's Potato-Bacon Frittata (Serves 6) 3 Tablespoons Butter 2 Cups Frozen Potatoes w/onions & peppers 6 Large Eggs 2 Tablespoons Milk 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar 6 Slices Bacon, Cooked & Crumbled Garnishes: diced fresh tomato or picante sauce *Melt butter in 10' skillet over medium heat. Add frozen potatoes, cook 10 minutes or until browned. *Combine eggs and next three ingredients; stirring with whisk, pour over pot. *As mixture starts to cook, gently lift edges of frittata with spatula, and tilt pan so uncooked portion flows underneath. If center remains uncooked, carefully turn frittata over and cook 5 minutes until center is done. . . . . . 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

Aug 27, 2024

In this season of the podcast, we are THRILLED to introduce you to, not only some of our favorite people, but some of the wisest counselors we know: The Daystar Staff ! This week, we have Jenny Tang and Kenneth Littleton on the podcast to talk about Building an Emotional Vocabulary. They have SO many great, practical takeaways! We can’t wait for you to listen and meet our friends and co-workers, Jenny and Kenneth! . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! 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: Kiwi Co: 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

Aug 20, 2024

When you were growing up, did your parents pass a feelings chart around the dinner table? Or did you have healthy conversations around emotions? We’re guessing, for most of us, that’s a no—but we’d love to hear in the comments! In case you didn’t or are just wondering what a healthy emotional vocabulary looks like for your family, this episode is the one for you! In it, we discuss what it looks like to fold an emotional vocabulary into the life of your family, plus stumbling blocks and building blocks that are often more specific to girls and boys (and maybe mom’s and dad’s, too). We hope it’s help and that you’re HAPPY and ENCOURAGED once you have a chance to listen! Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . 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 you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . This deal is not available on their regular website. Our Place: 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

Aug 13, 2024

We are SO EXCITED to be starting a new season of the podcast with Are My Kids on Track?! We’ve got lots of content, lots of fantastic wise guests, including the brilliant folks we get to work alongside every day, the Daystar Staff! If you’re not familiar, Are My Kids on Track is based on the 4 emotional, 4 social and 4 spiritual milestones we believe kids most need to reach—and are to a lesser degree than ever before. So join us this season as we dig in to what we can do to raise healthy kids in our culture today, emotionally, socially and spiritually! Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . 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: Field of Greens: Visit fieldofgreens com and use promo code RBG for 15% off your first order and FREE rush shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 2024

Y’all! We are over the moon about this season of the podcast! So many things have changed in the past few years in the lives of kids, particularly around mental health. And so it felt more important than ever to give a fresh spin to Are My Kids on Track. In this season, we’ll tackle the 4 emotional, 4 social and 4 spiritual milestones we believe kids need to reach the most—and are truly to a lesser degree than ever before. We’ve got voices we trust in regard to each of these milestones coming your way, including the brilliant therapists we get to work alongside every day at Daystar . Stay tuned for what may just be our best season yet! & if you are looking to follow along with us through the season, grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2024

We have long admired the difference Jess Connolly makes in this world and so enjoyed recently getting to meet and talk with her on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! We covered SO MANY topics from rest to body image to all the good things. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this timely and rich conversation with our new friend, Jess! Tired of Being Tired: Receive God's Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion . . . . . For a deeper dive, check out 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

Aug 6, 2024

What a gift it was to sit down with our friends Levi Lusko and Jennie Lusko . These two are real, honest, kind, thoughtful, deep, and point all of us to Jesus. It’s who they are and what this entire conversation is full of. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation and believe it will bring you fresh hope and life. . . . . . For a deeper dive, check out 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: BYU Radio - The Apple Seed Podcast: Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts and check out this article ! Wayfair: Visit Wayfair.com or download the Wayfair app. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2024

How many of your lives are better organized at the hands of our friend Emily Ley ? Ours sure are. We love her organizers, her Instagram account and all the tips we find there and we are HUGE fans of her children’s books! This episode comes at a perfect time, as so many of us are sending nervous kiddos back to school. “Who will I sit with?” “Who do I play with at recess?” It can be tough to start back to school. Even the most confident kids can feel apprehensive about friends. You’ll Always Have a Friend , her newest book, addresses these questions and more. We love that it not only helps kids with practical tools in making friends, but it helps them find more creative ways as to “what to do when the lonelies come”. (How great is that subtitle?!) We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation full of helpful, practical tips from our wise and immensely helpful friend Emily Ley! Episode 61: Helping Kids See Their True Identity with Emily Ley . . . . . 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

Jul 30, 2024

It was every bit as much of a delight to have a conversation with Brandon and Siebe Heath as we knew it would be. They are two people we have both liked and respected for many years. And feel even more that way after getting to have this rich conversation with the two of them on Intentional Parenting. We’re so excited for you to listen in on the wisdom and thoughtfulness of Brandon and Siebe Heath. If you enjoyed today's episode, you may also enjoy Episode 22: Creating a Playful and Welcoming Environment for Your Kids with Emily and Matthew West . 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 . . . . . . A special thank you from our sponsor: 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

Jul 23, 2024

How many of you are Needtobreathe fans out there?! We sure are and are even moreso after this conversation with Bear Rinehart and his wise, wonderful wife, Mary. We had SUCH a rich, fun conversation about parenting, about each of their favorite songs of his AND about the power of vulnerability in parenting. We can’t wait for you to listen and let’s do it again. We’d love to hear your favorite either Needtobreathe OR Wilder Woods song below! And…if you’re not familiar yet with Wilder Woods , you’ll have to listen in on this conversation for more info! 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 . . . . . . A special thank you from our sponsors: Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2024

Warning: the joy is going to ooze out of your speakers or AirPods this episode. We were grinning from ear to ear the entire conversation with our dear and delightful friend Ellie Holcomb . We are SO excited about her new album, All of My Days, that goes along with the expanded and updated edition of her bestselling devotional, Fighting Words ! Plus, of course, we talk about parenting, too! Like you, we adore Ellie, trust her heart and thoroughly enjoy every conversation with her wise, wonderful self…this one included! We know you will, too! . . . . . If you loved this episode with Ellie, go back to Episode 85: How to Find and Share Joy in Parenting and listen to our conversation her and her husband, Drew! 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 . . . . . . A special thank you from our sponsors: CAIN - I'm So Blessed: Head to imsoblessedbook.com to be entered for a chance to win a VIP experience for you and 3 others to see CAIN in concert in 2025! You’ll also get free downloadable coloring pages, and posters of the book characters. Field of Greens: Get started with 15% off AND free shipping. Visit fieldofgreens.com and use promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2024

We loved getting to sit and have a conversation with two people we have loved and admired for so long, Andi and Charlie Peacock Ashworth. In fact, we were both attending a Bible study in their home (which we’ll talk about) before we knew them or each other, way back in our 20’s, along with all of the other 20 and 30 and 40-something year old’s in Nashville. We have learned so much from these two, as they have invited us in to so many conversations over the years, whether those conversations took place through books or music or in person. We can’t wait for you to listen in and learn from them, too, as we talk about music, the family table, and their new book, Why Everything That Doesn’t Matter, Matters So Much. And, by the way, these two are a husband and wife creative powerhouse team, having authored and co-authored books, blogs and so many songs you know and love. . . . . . 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 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2024

Russell Dickerson burst onto the country music scene with four consecutive chart-topping singles on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. You’ve likely heard his music already with songs like “Yours,” “Blue Tacoma,” “Every Little Thing,” “Love You Like I Used To,” “She Likes It,” “God Gave Me A Girl,” and many others. What you may not know is that you’ve likely heard his wife, too—who is a part of our beloved That Sounds Fun Network family with her podcast, Coffee with Kailey . We loved this conversation with our new friends Russell and Kailey Dickerson and know you will, too! . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! You may enjoy Episode 123: Parenting from a Place of Fullness with Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett. . . . . . 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 . . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Wayfair: Find everything you need to summer your way at Wayfair . Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order. 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

Jul 2, 2024

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

Jun 25, 2024

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

Jun 20, 2024

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

Jun 18, 2024

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

Jun 13, 2024

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

Jun 11, 2024

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

Jun 4, 2024

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

May 31, 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

May 30, 2024

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

May 28, 2024

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

May 21, 2024

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

May 16, 2024

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

May 14, 2024

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

May 9, 2024

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

May 7, 2024

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

May 2, 2024

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

Apr 30, 2024

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

Apr 23, 2024

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

Apr 18, 2024

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

Apr 16, 2024

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

Apr 9, 2024

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

Apr 4, 2024

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

Apr 2, 2024

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

Mar 26, 2024

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

Mar 21, 2024

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

Mar 19, 2024

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

Mar 12, 2024

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

Mar 7, 2024

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

Mar 5, 2024

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

Feb 27, 2024

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

Feb 22, 2024

We have both had the honor of being interviewed by the kind and hilarious Cynthia Yanof several times for her podcast and, this week, get to turn the tables on her. She has a new book out called Life is Messy, God is Good . We couldn’t agree more! We’re excited for you to listen in on this real, heartfelt and hopeful conversation with our friend Cynthia. . . . . . 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

Feb 20, 2024

Today we move to STAGE 4, in our ages and stages series! We’re moving out of the harder news in terms of a girl’s development and smack in the middle of the harder news in a boy’s. This week, we’re talking about who they are in these high school years. 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 Year - What They Need 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: 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: 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

Feb 13, 2024

How many of you have been a part of an IF:Gathering over the years? We have long admired the difference our new friend, Jennie Allen , is making in the world in so many spaces—books, podcasts, events and more--and were thrilled to get to have a conversation with her. We’re talking about Raising Teenagers and Young Adults. And, so if you have one, or are on your way to having one soon or…who are we kidding?! If you’re parenting in any stage, we would HIGHLY recommend you listen in on this rich, honest, inspiring conversation. Untangle Your Emotions . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsor: Trust & Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024

We talk so often about how concerned we are about the division in our world today. Division, intolerance, conflict, a lack of civility and sometimes even just a lack of awareness. We love getting to have a podcast for many reasons, but maybe at the top is that we get to learn from voices we respect and trust. Shanera Williamson is one of those voices. In this episode of the podcast, she’s helping us not only build awareness, but think on how we can help create CHANGE around racism for the kids we love. We’re so excited about this episode and grateful for the wisdom, thoughtfulness and grace of our friend Shanera! . . . . . 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

Feb 6, 2024

We recently got to sit down with one of our favorite people, Jamee Thompson. Jamee is a dear friend of all three of ours, a Daystar Counseling board member, and mom to four wonderful kiddos. She is also exceedingly kind and deeply thoughtful—which is likely why she talked so much about the importance of listening to and learning from the kids we love. We can’t wait for you to listen in on our newest Parents in the Trenches conversation where we believe you’ll find the peace and inspiration we sure find from and in our friend Jamee! . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: EveryPlate: Get a meal starting at just $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1 steak. Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meet fabric.com/RBG. Policies issued by Western-Southern Life Assurance Company. Not available in certain states. Prices subject to underwriting and health questions. HiyaHealth: 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

Jan 30, 2024

Last spring when Daystar Counseling stepped in to support our dear Covenant School community, a fellow therapist from Connecticut reached out to see what she could do to support us. Since that time, Niro Feliciano has become a deeply valued friend to us both. We are THRILLED to introduce her to you on the podcast—if you haven’t already discovered her from her fantastic book, This Book Won’t Make You Happy or her many brilliant interviews on the Today Show. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation. We are confident you’ll be as crazy about her as we are! . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: 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

Jan 25, 2024

As we continue to work our way through the ages and stages, we are heading into the bumpier territory of the teen years. Our friend, Kristen Hatton has released a great book called Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years . Kristen helps parents of young children lay the groundwork so that having honest conversations, setting reasonable limits, and exploring issues of the heart becomes a part of the family culture, preparing both them and their kids for the next stage. . . . . . 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! 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

Jan 23, 2024

It is one of our very favorite things to get to talk with folks in our field who we admire greatly, only to find out we also REALLY like them. Dr. Lisa Damour was one of those people. We loved every second of our conversation with her and are confident you will, too. Dr. Damour is a three-time NYT bestselling author with her books Untangled , Under Pressure and her newest, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers . She is wise, thoughtful, kind, and her words are peppered with a humility that endears you to her immediately. We can’t wait for you to glean from her wisdom on teenagers, the mental health of our youth today, the impact of technology and more. As she says and we wholeheartedly agree, it has never been harder to be a teenager. They need us…even when they don’t act like it. And she’s got some practical ideas on how we can not only connect, but can help them find confidence in who they are. . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Bite: Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to claim this deal. 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

Jan 16, 2024

What do middle schoolers need? It’s sometimes hard to know. But in this episode we talk about boys and girls and what we can do to help them have a little more awareness, confidence and kindness in these important (and often tumultuous) years! . . . . . In case you missed Stage One and Stage Two, 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 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! 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order. Trust & Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2024

Not many of us have the bandwidth to keep up with technology for ourselves, let alone to safeguard the kids we love. Screens are one of the areas we need trusted, like-minded and like-hearted guides to keep us up to date and aware of what we need to do to protect our kids. Joey Odom has become one of those guides for us. Joey and Heath are the founders of a brilliant box called Aro , to help us connect with our families more than any of us are connecting with screens. Joey has got so much good, practical, protective information here to help us safeguard not only our kids, but our families. We can’t wait for you to listen! The Aro Podcast . . . . . 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

Jan 9, 2024

In this week’s episode, we dive into the beginnings of adolescence. As we know, girls have often surged ahead in their maturity, physically and emotionally. Which, in this stage, means not-so-great news. But, the sooner we see girls move into their teenage angsty-ness, the sooner they move out of it. For girls, we’ll call these years the narcissistic years…because, IYKYK. For boys, we’ll call him the Individual. Listen along as we dive into who he and she are in their middle school years. And our hope is that this conversation gives you hope as you buckle up for what we believe are some of the toughest years in a child’s life…and a parent’s, too...particularly for girls. Boy parents, yours is coming next! In case you missed Stage One and Stage Two, 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 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! 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Bite: Go to trybite.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 20% off your first order. EveryPlate: Get a meal for $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1 steak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2023

This week is the last of our Raising Boys and Girls Live Podcast Tour episodes and we are going out with a BANG with two of our favorite people in the world… Annie and Dave Barnes ! You likely know Dave from the phenomenal Dadville podcast he hosts with our friend Jon McGlaughlin OR from his beloved music OR from his antics on Instagram . (If you don’t, go follow and download and all the things now.) But you may not know his wise, thoughtful, exceedingly kind wife, Annie. (We think she’s his much better half! Sorry, Dave!) We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation. And then go download Dave’s Christmas album for a little extended time with the Barnes crew. You’ll be so glad you did. . . . . . 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

Dec 19, 2023

Over this past year, we have had the delight of getting to know the delightful Toni Collier . Toni is a mom, author, speaker, and the founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which also happens to be the name of her newest book ! We know you will enjoy Toni just as much as we do…get ready to laugh, learn and lean in to this important conversation about parenting through hurt. Feels particularly important in this season. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that breaks down the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Bite Toothpaste: Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to claim this deal. Cozy Earth: Visit cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “RAISING”. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order. GreenPan: Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023

It has been so fun sharing with you conversation from our friends who joined us on the Raising Boys and Girls Live Podcast tour. And those of you who got to come to Atlanta had the grace of getting to hear from two of our favorite people on the planet, Katherine & Jay Wolf from Hope Heals ! They made us laugh and get so teary during our time together—as they always do. If you’re not following them and getting to not only witness but join in on all of the good they are doing, head over to Hope Heals right now. Join their mailing list for their thoughtful and inspiring newsletters, buy some of their adorable products for your people for Christmas, see how you can be a part of their new AMAZING PROJECT that’s a coffee shop in Atlanta called Mend . Just so much good. Hope Heals Camp . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsor: AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023

Have you ever been to a Behold the Lamb of God show? If not, PUT IT AT THE TOP OF YOUR LIST FOR NEXT YEAR or see if there are any stray tickets for a show near you this season. You likely know Andrew Peterson from his own poignant, beautiful lyrics and melodies. Or maybe from his Wingfeather Saga series or books for kids. Or, maybe his books for grown-ups, Adorning the Dark and The God of the Garden. Or from his song that shaped our hearts and culture, Is He Worthy? Or from The Rabbit Room . Or any of the zillions of places he’s shining thoughtful, creative, inspiring light in this dark world. Or, you might even know him, as Sissy’s family does the most these days, from his duet with Randall Goodgame of Tractor, Tractor. So much depth and goodness Andrew brings into the world. And we were HONORED to get to sit down with him and talk about Kids, Creativity what Redemption looks like in parenting. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation. . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Liquid IV: get 20% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code rbg at checkout. EveryPlate: Get a meal for $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1 steak. KiwiCo: Get your first month FREE on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023

Y’all. To be honest, we really hope you can hear us say any words in this podcast episode—because mostly we were CRACKING UP at our hilarious and wise friends Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle . We were thrilled they would join us on the Raising Boys and Girls live podcast—knowing we wouldn’t have to say much, because they are all of the entertainment and wisdom any of us need! We can’t wait for you to listen in. AND if you aren't already listening to their podcast, The Big Boo Cast , go subscribe today! . . . . . 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 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2023

How many of you have read any of the Every Moment Holy books? They are some of our VERY favorites and we recently got to sit down with Douglas McKelvey , the author of these books to discuss the importance of practicing the presence of God as a family. We can’t wait for you to listen in. Douglas is every bit as rich and deep as these books. They’re also a GREAT Christmas gift—so go get one—or lots—for your friends and family today! And make sure to listen for the end because we’ve got a great surprise for you! . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Reliefband: Right now, Reliefband is running their “Twelve Days of Relief” sale, so head over to Reliefband.com for new discounts EVERYDAY through December 12th. Cozy Earth: Visit cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “RAISING”. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2023

We are THRILLED to be sharing with you some FUN we had with our friend, the Queen of all things fun (who also happens to be brilliant, wise, thoughtful and lots more), Annie F Downs !!! We recorded this episode LIVE in August on our Raising Boys and Girls tour and thought you might enjoy listening in on this conversation around the ages and stages in Annie’s life, as well as the most important thing she thinks parents—and grandparents—and grown-up BFF’s need to know today! . . . . . If you loved this episode with Annie, go back and listen to episode 53 with her, Teaching Kids to Be Brave and Have Fun . AND make sure you are subscribed to her podcast, That Sounds Fun and Let's Read the Gospels ! Annie's MiniBFFs . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsor: AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/RBG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023

It feels like the perfect podcast episode to release the week after Thanksgiving for us because we could not be any more grateful for these two friends. Heather and Luke Flener are the parents of two amazing girls and two of the most thoughtful, wise, grace-filled people we know. They’re the kind of people that make the world feel a little better when they’re around. Plus, they’re a blast to hang out with! . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: GreenPan: Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99. KiwiCo: Get your first month FREE on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2023

This season can be one of the toughest when it comes to entitlement and kids. We are ALWAYS so deeply grateful for the voice of our friend Rachel Cruze , but we’re especially grateful for not only the truth that she shares on this week’s podcast, BUT THE FACT THAT SHE’S WRITTEN A CHILDREN’S BOOK TO HELP INSTILL GRATITUDE IN KIDS!!!! Grab a copy of the book, I'm Glad for What I Have , TODAY to read with your kiddos this week—and make sure to listen to this episode as a reminder while you’re driving to and from all the things this week. We’re cheering you on and so very grateful for you. Today. Smart Saver Bank for Kids The Ramsey Family Chili recipe Start with cooking up the following: 1 lb of ground beef 1 white onion, sauteed 1 green pepper chopped up Then add: 3 cans of chili beans 2 cans of Rotel 1 can tomato sauce 6 shakes of Worcestershire sauce 3 cloves of garlic 2-3 tbsp of chili powder Simmer in a pot on the stove on low, serve with sour cream, cheese and Fritos. . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode with Rachel, go back and listen to episode 44 with her on Raising Money Conscious and Grateful Kids . You may also enjoy Episode 3 with David and Sissy talking about Fighting Entitlement and Developing a True Heart of Thanksgiving in Kids . . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth: Visit cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “RAISING”. AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/RBG . Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2023

Welcome back to Part 2 of this VERY important conversation with our friend, the brilliant Kimberly Carraway. If you haven’t heard part one we invited you to go back and listen NOW! So much wisdom in these two episodes and so much help for the kids we love and us navigating learning! Transforming Your Teaching: Practical Classroom Strategies Informed by Cognitive Neuroscience . . . . . 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

Nov 14, 2023

We are so excited this week to introduce you to one of the smartest (and kindest) people we know, Kimberly Carraway. Kimberly is the founder and CEO of The Carraway Center in Nashville and Birmingham and one of our our favorite go-to folks for all things academic with kids. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation about kids and learning hurdles of all kinds. This is one you’ll want to pull over and grab a pen and paper to take notes. We loved the time so much that we broke it into two parts. Stay tuned for Part 2 on Thursday. Transforming Your Teaching: Practical Classroom Strategies Informed by Cognitive Neuroscience . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. GreenPan: Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2023

The Adventurous Years and the Lover stages in a child’s life. So much good and richness and fun in these years. And also some anxiety creeping in, too. In this week’s podcast, we’ve moved from who they are to what they need. And what they need has certainly changed in the past few years, in light of our world today. Don’t forget, 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! . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Coffee with Kailey ReliefBand: Save 20% off, plus free shipping at reliefband.com with code RBG. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/RBG . Cozy Earth: Visit cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “RAISING”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2023

We first heard about Justin Whitmel Earley’s work years ago. A friend of ours said it had changed the life and practices of her family. We have heard the same countless times from parents since. We are so excited to have Justin and his wife Lauren on the podcast this week. They talk about Justin’s newest book, Habits of the Household —Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms. And they talk about their own life as a family, what they’ve learned and who they’re becoming both individually and together. We’re so honored to have had time with them and know you’ll love this insightful and inspiring conversation. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this 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

Oct 31, 2023

This week we continue our Ages and Stages series and begin talking about Stage 2, The Lover for boys (ages 5-8) and The Adventurous Years for girls (ages 6 to 10 or 11 or 12). When we speak on the Ages and Stages at parenting conferences, we both say the same thing: “If you would ever want your child to be stuck in their development, this is where you’d want them to get stuck.” So many good things happening in this stage. So much growth. Emotionally. Spiritually. Relationally. Who they are is evolving in beautiful, rich and often hilarious ways. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: ARMRA: Go to tryarmra.com/RBG or enter RBG to get 15% off your first order. Beekeeper's Naturals: Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/RBG or enter code RBG to get 20% off your order. Liquid I.V.: Go to liquidiv.com and use code RBG to get 20% off your order. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2023

We are still talking about how much we enjoyed spending the morning with Andrew and Shawn Johnson East. This was our first time to host an Olympic Gold Medalist alongside a former NFL player. These two remarkable humans are also authors and the wise minds behind Family Made , a media company serving and supporting families in an amazing way. Equally so, they are the proud parents of two kids and one on the way. We shared a wonderful, thoughtful conversation about parenting through the ages and stages, as well as how to find balance with kids and sports. These two had extraordinary insights into the questions we are often asked by parents of student athletes. P.S. You absolutely want to be following these fun folks on social media. Instagram: @shawnjohnson & @andreweast YouTube: @TheEastFamily . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. 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

Oct 24, 2023

It is a delight to introduce you this week to Sissy Goff's little sister and brother (officially her brother-in-law, but pretty much little brother.) Kathleen is the owner of the cutest boutique in Nashville, K.McCarthy and Aaron is the Director of Giving and Leadership at our very own Daystar Counseling . And, Sissy wants to make sure we mention that they’re the mom and dad to her favorite little guys on the planet, Henry and Witt! We are thrilled for you to get to listen in on this sweet, heartfelt and hope-filled conversation about raising the littles in your life—helping them develop self-regulation and finding it in yourself, too. We loved getting to talk with Aaron and Kathleen and know you will, as well! . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. 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

Oct 19, 2023

We had the opportunity to share conversation with Sarah Molitor , the woman and creator behind Modern Farmhouse Family. Sarah is a wife to Tim, and the mother of SIX boys and one girl. Yes, 6 + 1 = 7 children! We talk with Sara about her brand new book, Well Said , and her children’s book, I Grew with You . You will enjoy this conversation about the joys and challenges of a large family, and parenting through the ages and stages. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. 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

Oct 17, 2023

There is a beautiful little preschool in Nashville, attached to an Episcopal church, that has a very special place in Sissy’s heart. Its name is St. George’s Kindergarten and the faculty there—headed up by the wonder women known as Mrs. Zee and Mrs. Angela. They are wise, deeply encouraging, and insightful in a way that parents—and aunts and uncles and grandparents and anyone who loves preschool age kids need. We were thrilled for you to hear this thoughtful, insightful and hilarious conversation about what it looks like to love the little people in our lives—and how to best prepare them to thrive in preschool, kindergarten and life moving forward. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Beekeeper's Naturals: Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/RBG or enter code RBG to get 20% off your order. ARMRA: Go to tryarmra.com/RBG or enter RBG to get 15% off your first order. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 2023

We have long admired the profoundly helpful work of Moms on Call . When we talked about redoing the Ages and Stages podcast series with voices that we trust, these two women were at the top of our list for Stage 1 kiddos. Our conversation lived up to every bit of what we had hoped and MORE! We can’t wait for you to join in on this conversation with Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker and discover all of the practical help and gracious hope they have to offer! Toddler by Design E-Guide . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Fabric: Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/RBG . Birds & Bees: Save 20% off the on-line course at birds-bees.com with code RBG20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2023

We can’t imagine a better way to celebrate this favorite day than with two of our favorite people. Gabe & Keely Scott are some of the brains and brilliance behind our beloved Ladybird Taco . They share the story of how Ladybird came to be, alongside sharing a story of loss and hope that will remind you why these two are so adored and admired in our community (and beyond). Their story made its way to CBS Sunday Morning , The Atlantic , Southern Living (just to name a few). We were honored they would sit down in conversation with us and share this honest, generous account of God’s faithfulness. Find your way to a taco (Ladybird if you live in Nashville or Birmingham!), sit back and enjoy this time with Keely & Gabe Scott. . . . . . Download a copy of the Taco Feelings Chart . 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

Oct 3, 2023

Last week we talked about boys and girls in stage one and who they are. Now, let’s talk about what these Stage 1 little ones we love so dearly need. Is it connection? Boundaries? Emotional literacy? TIME? It feels like they need so much so often in these years. So, listen in for a conversation with Sissy, David and Melissa on how we can be proactive in our parenting to build more resilient, confident kiddos from their earliest stages. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping at reliefband.com with code RBG. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2023

We are so thrilled to have our friend, Katy Boatman , on today to talk about how to help anxious kids connect with Jesus. Her new devotional, You Can Trust: 100 Devotionals to Answer What-Ifs , is available now! . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors! Liquid IV: get 20% off your order at liquidiv.com with code RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2023

It’s BACK!!! We are SO excited to announce that the Ages & Stages Series is BACK on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! So much has changed in the past few years in the lives of kids and of parents. And so we wanted to update what we’ve heard from many of you is your favorite series to date! This week, we’re kicking off with Stage 1 for the little ones in your lives. We’ll be talking about boys and girls—who they are in these birth to four or five years. Through each stage, remember to hold the years loosely. All kids progress at different rates. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this 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. . . . . . Birds & Bees: Save 20% off the on-line course at birds-bees.com with code RBG20. Beekeeper's Naturals: Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/RBG or enter code RBG to get 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2023

One of our favorite things about interviewing folks on this podcast is that we get to introduce you to some of our favorite voices…the ones we trust most. Well, this brilliant, hilarious, wonder of a woman likely needs no introduction to most of you. But, if you’ve been living under some kind of rock and have not yet met the delightful Kate Bowler we are thrilled for you to get to know her here. Kate is a professor at Duke University, hosts one of our very favorite podcasts, Everything Happens , is a 3x New York Times bestseller and someone we have been dreaming of getting to have on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast for years. And this conversation was everything we hoped it would be and more—we both were doubled over laughing and crying at different times listening to our new friend Kate share with such honesty and humility. . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: So Happy to Know You: Grab your copy wherever you like to buy books! Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Fabric: Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2023

Both of us grew up on the words and wisdom of Max Lucado, which is why we were thrilled to get to have this conversation with Max about his newest book, God Never Gives Up On You . Get ready for rich, honest, hopeful words from one of the most trusted voices in our lifetimes. And for the reminder that God really doesn’t ever give up on you. Or the kids you love! . . . . . 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. . . . . . Birds & Bees: Save 20% off the on-line course at birds-bees.com with code RBG20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023

Join us today for our final week with The Worry-Free Parent miniseries. After talking about Understanding the Past and Help for the Present, it’s time to talk about Hope for the Future. In this week’s episode, we not only talk about hope, but also about trust. We remind you to trust the process, trust your gut and most importantly, to trust God. We give practical ideas around what that trust looks like in action. And speaking of action, we want to remind you to grab a copy of The Worry-Free Parent Workbook . The workbook allows you to take all the learning to the next level. Keep learning. Keep practicing. You’ve got this. . . . . . 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. . . . . . EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. GreenPan: Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99. Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Dreamland Baby : Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code RBG at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2023

As we continue journeying through The Worry Free Parent content, we’ve moved from understanding to help. This week we talk through help for the mind, help for the body and help for the heart. You’ve heard us say before, and we will keep reminding you, that we can only take the kids we love as far as we’ve gone ourselves. If it’s difficult for us to quiet the voice of worry, and practice these game-changing skills ourselves, it will be hard for our kids to do the same. Practicing these skills allows kids to see it on the grown ups they trust the most. It also allows us to be more of the parents (and people) we hope to be. . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Lifeway: Use Code: RBGCSB at checkout on Lifeway.com for 40% regular priced CSB Bibles. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping at reliefband.com with code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2023

You likely know Dr. Curt Thompson from his ground-breaking work in The Anatomy of the Soul , The Soul of Shame and The Soul of Desire . We were honored to sit down in conversation with him to talk about his newest book, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope . We shared a rich conversation around what suffering and hope look like in the context of parenting. Dr. Thompson has worked at the intersection of neuroscience and Christian spiritual growth for decades. He was kind enough to share parts of his own story, and what he has learned through the journey of parenting himself. Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Curt Thompson. . . . . 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

Aug 29, 2023

Join us today as we continue on in The Worry-Free Parenting miniseries talking about how anxiety spreads...with the best of intentions. Whether it starts with the kids we love or with us, soon all of our amygdalae are firing together and no one is getting to a healthy, helpful conversation. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about how anxiety impacts families…in ways we recognize and even some ways we don’t. In fact, we’re going to outline the 5 ways we see anxiety impact parents the most. Help is coming. And hope, too! . . . . . 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: That Sounds Fun: Listen & subscribe to That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs! Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Dreamland Baby : Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code RBG at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. Fabric : Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meet fabric dot com slash RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2023

Today is launch day for the The Worry Free Parent , and we are in the midst of a serious celebration here at Raising Boys & Girls! We’ve been counting down the days until this book made its way into the world and today is the day! In celebration of that, the next several episodes of the podcast will be a chance for us to unpack the content of Sissy’s new book and talk about some practical ways to navigate this new school year in the midst of our own concerns for our kids (whatever age they may be). Join us as we spend time talking about Understanding our Past, Help for the Present and Hope for the Future. Serenity Prayer . . . . . 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. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour ? Nashville, there are still a few tickets left. You can get 4 tickets for just $25 each by clicking the Family Four Pack at check out. Come join us!! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Lifeway: Use Code: RBGCSB at checkout on Lifeway.com for 40% regular priced CSB Bibles GreenPan : Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% off your entire order plus free shipping on orders over $99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 2023

Lisa Whittle is one of those people you meet and immediately feel like you’ve known each other forever! We loved getting to sit down with our old/new friend Lisa recently to talk life and parenting and Jesus being everything, as she does so beautifully in all the many places she serves. Lisa is a bestselling author, podcaster of three different podcasts, Bible teacher, ministry leader and mom to 3. And she must have more hours in a day than the rest of us cause we can’t even imagine how she does it ALL—and does it so beautifully, while offering great hope to all of us! God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! 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. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour ? Nashville, there are still a few tickets! Grab yours today! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Dreamland Baby : Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code RBG at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2023

Smart & Funny. Honest & Approachable. Wise & Practical. These are just a few words we’d use to describe our friend Alli Worthington . She is an author, speaker, podcaster and life & business coach. Her no-nonsense, guilt-free take on business, family and balance has led to multiple appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America. You will love this conversation as we talk about all things parenting and her newest book, Remaining You While Raising Them , which releases 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! 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. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour ? Charlotte and Birmingham are sold out, but there are still tickets for Atlanta and Nashville! Come join us!!! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping with code RBG. EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2023

Today, we wrap up this fun Music City Series with Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins who we think are the definition of a dynamic duo! He’s entertaining the world one song at a time and she’s changing the world one child at a time with her work through Love One International ! We are delighted to be a part of The That Sounds Fun Network family with Lauren and are huge fans of her podcast and her book, Live in Love ! And, of course, who doesn’t love Thomas Rhett and his music?! We’re thrilled for you to listen in on this conversation with two human beings you already love—and will love even more after you hear their hearts and wisdom on parenting and life and what it looks like to keep kids grounded in this ever-changing world. . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! 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. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour ? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: GreenPan : Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% off your entire order plus free shipping on orders over $99. Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2023

We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with two remarkable folks who are also intentional parents. Lauren & Chris Tomlin were kind enough to join us in a conversation where they shared their stories of growing up, how they met, becoming parents, and the places God has called them. Chris has sold over 7 million records, won 23 Dove Awards and a Grammy. We loved spending time with these two folks and their willingness to step into such a thoughtful conversation as part of our Music City Series. . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! 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. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour ? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Air Doctor: Use promo code RBG at AirDoctorPro.com and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2023

We were living our best lives getting to interview our friends Hillary and Ben Rector ! You likely know Ben from his amazing music…with songs like Brand New, Joy, Sunday, Old Friends…and so many more. But, you may not have met Ben’s delightful and thoughtful wife, Hillary. Get ready to laugh and learn with these two wonderful human beings and make sure to listen and download Ben’s music wherever you listen to music. . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! 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. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour ? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping with code RBG. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . Ethos School : Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023

We guarantee that Shay Mooney is behind some of your favorite window’s down, sun-roof open, sing-out-loud songs of the summer. He is one half of the grammy-winning, chart-topping, platinum-selling band, Dan & Shay . Hannah’s voice has likely been in your ears as well. She is the host of Unexpected with Hannah Love , one of our next door neighbors at That Sounds Fun Network . Hannah has a remarkable ability to make you feel like you are sharing coffee with a tried & true friend, as she invites you to consider the events of life that led you to where you are, and how God uses unexpected moments in big ways.These two are the proud of parents of three young boys, and they brought so much wisdom, honesty and hope to our time together. . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! 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. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour ? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 2023

This week we have one of our favorite hosts from Dadville , Jon McLaughlin , joining us. You’ve heard Jon’s music from his amazing records, songs on some of your favorite TV shows and films, or maybe you know him from the film Enchanted and saw him perform on the Academy Awards (we had him tell that story!) But hold your horses, we didn’t just snag Jon, we somehow persuaded his delightful, insightful, lovely wife Amy to join us. We found ourselves in the middle of an honest, authentic conversation about the ups and downs, good and hard, hopeful and heart-breaking moments of parenting with these two friends. . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Ethos School : Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 2023

You know what it’s like to sit in conversation with folks who are full of wisdom, substance, honesty and humility? The kinds of folks you could ask questions to and learn from for hours on end? Those would be our dear friends Tom & Katie Douglas. Katie was a significant part of Daystar becoming what it is today, and she is still serving on our Board of Directors. She is full of passion and purpose, wisdom and generosity. Tom is one of Nashville’s most beloved, revered and celebrated songwriters. He is behind many of the songs you’ve loved and known like The House the Built Me (Miranda Lamber), I Run to You (Lady A), and Grown Men Don’t Cry (Tim McGraw), to name a just a few. He is a Grammy winning, Oscar nominated, Billboard chart topping songwriter, who also released a critically acclaimed documentary- Love, Tom. He is wise and thoughtful, intuitive and intentional. We are thrilled to share this conversation with our friends, Tom & Katie. . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Raising Boys & Girls Podcast Tour: We can't wait to see you on the road in August! Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping with code RBG. Ethos School : Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2023

We could not be more excited about this episode of our Music City Series! Our worlds are colliding on this one because we’re getting to talk with the incredible Dave and Kelli Haywood. You probably know Dave as being one third of the amazing Lady A . He’s a talented artist, songwriter, musician…all the creative things. But you might not know that his incredibly talented wife, Kelli, is basically our boss! Kelli is the co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network , the home of Raising Boys and Girls podcast, and an all-around rockstar. We’ve loved being a part of the That Sounds Fun family and getting to work with Kelli. We are thrilled to share their wisdom and hearts on parenting with you on today’s episode. . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Raising Boys & Girls Podcast Tour: Enter TACOS at check-out to reserve your tickets! KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code rbg49. Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2023

Welcome to the Music City Summer Series ! We are so excited to kick this series off with TRULY one of the most delightful people we know! Kimberly Schlapman is profoundly kind, luminously hopeful and crazy talented! As you know, she’s a part of the multi-Grammy (and a whole lot of other) award winning band, Little Big Town . She also happens to have written a cookbook called Oh Gussie , as well as a children’s book, A Dolly for Christmas . We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation with one of our very favorite people! . . . . . Fish Taco Recipe from Kimberly . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! 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. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Lifeway: Use Code RBGCSB at checkout on lifeway.com for 40% regular priced CSB Bibles. Cru: Text RAISING to 71326, to help now or visit give.cru.org/Raising . Air Doctor: Use promo code RBG at AirDoctorPro.com and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2023

We’ve had so much fun with the Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry-Free Kids season on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! We’ve gotten to hear rich, insightful truth from some amazing folks. We’ve gotten to laugh and learn along with you. AND we’ve gotten to talk tacos…which, you know, is always our favorite! Tune in to this episode to hear the wrap up of this podcast season! . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG . Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout. Lifeway: Use Code RBGCSB at checkout on lifeway.com for 40% regular priced CSB Bibles. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2023

We couldn’t be happier to share this conversation with Melissa Corkum & Lisa Qualls of The Adoption Connection . We have long respected the work these two remarkable women are doing in the world. They are some of our favorite voices, offering hope and encouragement, to adoptive parents and caregivers. They’ve written numerous books, have a fantastic podcast, offer coaching and speaking, and host a beautiful facebook community of support. They are doing such good and meaningful work in this space bringing decades of personal and professional experience to the equation. Grab a copy of their newest book, Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith . . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . . . . . .. . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Live in Love Podcast Cru : Text RAISING to 71326 to help today! Fuller Seminary : If you feel passionate about becoming an agent of healing and reconciliation in the world, click here to learn more about Fuller’s MS in Marriage and Family Therapy program. Reliefband : use promo code RBG you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2023

Andy and Sandra Stanley are two voices we have been grateful for, for a long time! And now we’re even more grateful to know and count them as friends. To hear them talk about their journey of parenting, both their biological and their foster children, was truly inspiring. We cannot wait for you to hear this one. And if you haven't already, go grab a copy of their new book, Parenting:Getting It Right . . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . . . . . .. . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Boll & Branch : Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code RBG at bollandbranch.com . Sundays - Go to SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 35% off your first order. Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Lifeway : Use Code RBGCSB at checkout on Lifeway.com for 40% off regular priced CSB Bibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2023

We are delighted to share this conversation with someone we respect, admire and trust. Holly Singletary is a mom of four (including twin boys!), who became a widow when her children were very young. She offers such wisdom in parenting after loss, and finding strength as a single mom. Prepare to be encouraged as you listen in on this rich conversation. . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to these two: Episode 10 with Jonathan Pitts talking about Navigating Grief as a Single Dad . Episode 31 with Amy Fenton on Hope for Single Moms . . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . . . . . .. . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) Cru : Text RAISING to 71326 to help today! Air Doctor - use promo code RBG and depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! KiwiCo - 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwi.com , use promo code rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2023

Cindy Morgan is a two-time Grammy nominee, a thirteen-time Dove winner and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year trophy. She’s written 21 number one radio hits, taught songwriting courses at various universities and has written four books, including her newest release, The Year of Jubilee . Cindy also happens to be SIssy's oldest friend in Nashville and a dear friend of Melissa’s and David’s, too. We cannot wait for you to listen in on this conversation with Cindy, to hear the grace and vulnerability that are always a part of her words, whether they’re in song, page, or conversation. . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to Episode 48 with Cindy talking about Using Boredom to Cultivate Creativity in Kids . . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Jesus Revolution Movie - Gather your friends and family for a movie night to enjoy this incredible move, available now on demand, digital, Blu-Ray and DVD! Everyplate : Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code rbg149. Cru : Text RAISING to 71326 to help today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2023

We talk a lot about building resilience into kids in our offices. It felt timely and important to share a conversation with our friend, Rebekah Lyons , about her new book, Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning . We talked about turning toward anxiety and not away from it, and even what that looks like in the context of parenting. We also talked about moving kids toward meaning and purpose, something we’ve seen bring about tremendous growth and change. . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to Episode 34 with Rebekah and her husband, Gabe, on Parenting with Unconditional Love . Get a free chapter and order Rebekah's new book on her website . Sissy mentioned the Prayer of Teilhard de Chardin which you can read here . . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Jesus Revolution Movie - Gather your friends and family for a movie night to enjoy this incredible move, available now on demand, digital, Blu-Ray and DVD! Sundays - Go to SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 35% off your first order. Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2023

Actors, activists, and parents, Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon , are dedicated to making all children feel and understand their importance in the world. In their new tender picture book, Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Everyday , they tell children about the magic of self-love and standing firm, regardless of outside voices and doubt. We are so excited to share this conversation with you! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) Fuller Seminary - If you feel passionate about becoming an agent of healing and reconciliation in the world, go to fuller.edu/raisingboysandgirls to learn more about Fuller’s MS in Marriage and Family Therapy program. Jesus Revolution Movie - Gather your friends and family for a movie night to enjoy this incredible move, available now on demand, digital, Blu-Ray and DVD! . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2023

To wrap up Autism Awareness month, Sissy and David speak with the podcast's audio engineer, Marcus dePaula, and his wife, Jenn, about their experiences parenting their 14 year old son who is on the autism spectrum. . . . . . LINKS Raising Boys & Girls Episode 105 with Dr. Chinwé and Lonnie Willams Temple Grandin movie with Claire Danes The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida The Reason I Jump film based on the book Autism Discussion Page on Facebook Autism Discussion Page books by Bill Nason Jenn on Instagram . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Sundays - Go to SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 35% off your first order. Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Jesus Revolution Movie - Gather your friends and family for a movie night to enjoy this incredible move, available now on demand, digital, Blu-Ray and DVD! Air Doctor - use promo code RBG and depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2023

Our friend Crystal Paine doesn’t just help us save money. Now, she’s helping us save TIME…something that we all need more of! We loved getting to have her back on the podcast and hear her insights on the 4 steps to simpler living and a whole lot more! . . . . . The Time-Saving Mom If you loved this episode, here is our previous Raising Boys and Girls episode with Crystal Paine. Episode 51: Love Centered Parenting and Foster Care . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2023

Our Parents in the Trenches this week are especially important to Sissy—as they’re her nephew Witt’s godparents! J.T. and Catherine Martin also happen to be two of the most intentional parents AND friends we know! Can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation about parenting kids with ADHD, anxiety and everything in between. A special thank-you to our sponsors: Cru : Text RAISING to 71326 to help today! Caraway : Save 10% off your next purchase with this link ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2023

Dr. Chinwé Williams and her husband Lonnie join Sissy and David for Autism Awareness Month to talk about neurodivergent kids, and the joys and challenges of raising their son who is on the autism spectrum. LINKS Beyond the Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You Episode 24: Talking to Kids About Race meaningfulsolutionscounseling.com "Finding Out Your Child Has Autism" "7 Practical Tips to Raising a Child with Autism" A special thank-you to our sponsors: Everyplate : Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code rbg149 . Ethos School - Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2023

Join David, Sissy, and Melissa as they focus on HOPE. This was set to be recorded last week and little did they know how their hope would be impacted by the tragedy that unfolded at the Covenant School. This recording was honestly the first chance they had to talk through the week…to process the loss and the grief and the moments of God’s goodness piercing through. Because, as the Uber driver they mentioned in the episode said, “We share the same hope.” We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post… Hebrews 6:18-20, MSG . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Sundays - Go to SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 35% off your first order. . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2023

Beth Moore's timely conversation with Sissy and David filled with hope and humor about her "Knotted-Up Life" is just what we need right now. LINKS Beth's new book: All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir Beth's website: LProof.org A special thank-you to our sponsors: Ethos School - Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. CRU - text the word RAISING to 71326 or visit give.cru.org/raising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2023

David and Sissy share more helpful tips to care for the kids in your life that are dealing with big feelings after the Nashville school shooting. This content originated on the Raising Boys and Girls IG (@raisingboysandgirls) on Tuesday, March 28. We continue to pray that your conversations lead to hope and peace. A Few Ideas on Helping Kids who are Hurting: Kids emotions are transient. Follow their lead. Have conversations in doses. Kids need to come up for air more than we do. Watch for: emotions bigger than the situation warrants, more clinging, tearfulness, regression, trouble sleeping. Maintain routines. Kids thrive in structure. Keep giving them space to feel. Process your feelings elsewhere. Move with them toward empathy and purpose. . . . . . The Jesus Storybook Bible Sally Lloyd-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2023

It's unthinkable that we're recovering from another school shooting that took the lives of innocent children and adults. Child and adolescent counselor, Sissy Goff shares helpful ideas on how to talk with kids after a tragedy like this. This content originated on Sissy's IG (@sissygoff) on Monday, March 27 in the aftermath of the shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN. We pray your conversations lead to hope and healing. How to Talk to Your Kids After a School Shooting: Stay Calm Be the Source. Let them lead. Give them space to feel. It's okay to feel with them, not to process with them. Answer questions age-appropriately and honestly. Talk about what they can control. Look for the helpers. Be one. Ask what would help them feel safe at school. Don't feel like you have to have all the answers. Remind them of truth you know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2023

For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, Austin Channing Brown’s latest book for kids based on her best-selling memoir, I’m Still Here , is an empowering look at the experiences of young Black kids, illustrating how we can nourish identity and make sense of how we each fit into the world. LINKS AustinChanning.com I'm Still Here: Loving Myself in a World Not Made for Me I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness A special thank you to our sponsors: Care.com - Sign up now at Care.com now and see why over 3 million families use this amazing platform. Get the help you need to make it all work for your family! Ethos School - Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! . . . . . 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! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube ! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2023

Sissy and Melissa get to speak with CeCe Winans about her Believe For It book and Spring tour, and how she and the generations before have been able to pour out their wisdom for their kids. Links CeCeWinans.com “No Greater” video “Goodness of God“ video CeCe Winans Presents: Generations | YouTube Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2023

Sissy and David refer lots of kids to Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Dr. Ashley Pineda for specialized help with anxiety, OCD, and other issues, so we are excited to have her stop by the little yellow house to share some practical advice. A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Ethos School : Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child’s academic journey. Caraway : Take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Liquid IV : Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco, or you can get 20% off when you use code rbg at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2023

Almost every parent that sits in Sissy's or David’s office asks for tools to help their kids with anxiety. So in this episode they talk about things we can do to keep kids emotionally healthy in a proactive, and not just reactive way. And Melissa’s Timeless Truth reminds us of the Friend who is always there to help us in any situation. A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering promo code rbg149. Sign up now at Care.com now and see why over 3 million families use this amazing platform. Get the help you need to make it all work for your family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023

Carlos Whittaker returns to the podcast to talk about his brand new book, How to Human, and to talk about how he is learning and teach others to see the humanity in those different from ourselves. Links CarlosWhittaker.com Grab a copy of Carlos’ new book! How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, and Disconnects Us A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Hiya Health : Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Ethos School : Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child’s academic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2023

Bestselling author Jon Acuff brings his practical, tactical wisdom to the Little Yellow House, and talks about what it was like having his two daughters help him write his latest book, Your New Playlist . Links Acuff.me Your New Playlist: The Student's Guide to Tapping into the Superpower of Mindset A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Ethos School : Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child’s academic journey. Hiya Health : Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023

We’re so excited to introduce you this week to two more of our favorite people! (Can you tell how much we love having a podcast and sharing with you some of the voices we trust the most?) Well, here are two more…Betsy and Gene Cashman. Betsy was a therapist at Daystar before their family relocated to Memphis, where Gene is in healthcare and they’re raising four amazing kids. We love the wisdom and grace these two bring not only to this conversation, but to our lives. . . . . . A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Caraway : Take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco, or you can get 20% off when you use code rbg at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2023

It was our great joy to share conversation with Susan Masie & Danielle Carder. Both women are pediatric occupational therapists at Pediatric Therapies and wise guides who have been supporting kids and families for decades. We talked about what sensory hurdles look like, the connection between sensory struggles and anxiety and some best practices for parents of young children. However, the conversation we shared around regulation could be useful for any aged child or adolescent (or adult for that matter). This will likely be an episode you will want to have a pen and paper nearby to take notes and go back to the ideas recommended by these two wise voices. . . . . . A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: EVERYPLATE : Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering promo code rbg149. HIYA HEALTH : Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2023

Sissy and David start off the series of discussions centered around Sissy's book, Raising Worry Free Girls , by talking about what parents need to understand about anxiety in kids. LINKS Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World S4, E34: Kids and Technology with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee from Bark S5, E17: Madeline Levine, PhD Dadville - get your fill of dad jokes, laughs, and heartfelt conversations while these dads and their guests talk about the journey of life and fatherhood. Win a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2023

Meteorologist and TODAY Show co-host Dylan Dreyer speaks with Sissy and David about how seeing the parallels between weather and emotions in her three young boys led her to write her Misty the Cloud series of books. LINKS Misty the Cloud: A Very Stormy Day Misty the Cloud: Friends Through Rain or Shine Preorder Misty the Cloud: Fun Is in the Air Win a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2023

Anne and Nate Morrow talk with Sissy and David about parenting twins, adoption, school community, teachers, football, and taco rings. LINKS Taco Ring Recipe A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Liquid I.V. - Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code rbg at checkout. Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Win a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023

Sissy and David speak with bestselling author Madeline Levine about how she's seen parenting change during her four decades of working as a clinician, consultant, and educator in Childhood Development, and how we can best prepare our children and ourselves for a rapidly changing world. LINKS MadelineLevine.com Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2023

As we kick of a new year, Sissy and David discuss how giving our kids a sense of purpose can help them combat anxiety and stress, regulate anger, and ward off depression. And Melissa wraps things up by answering the important question: what is our purpose? LINKS: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas Strong and Smart: A Boy's Guide to Building Healthy Emotions by David Thomas Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.39 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg139. Win a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2022

Author of The Jesus Storybook Bible , Sally Lloyd-Jones, speaks with Sissy and David about how her own childhood experiences with her family and church led to her passion of writing for children. LINKS SallyLloyd-Jones.com The Jesus Storybook Bible Known: Psalm 139 A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Simplified Planner - get 15% off with code RAISING15 at EmilyLey.com . Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2022

'Tis the season for non-stop holiday events, family travel, and breaks in our healthy routines, so Sissy and David share some practical ways we can help spread more cheer and less anxiety for our kids during this Christmas Season. LINKS Holiday travel can be stressful for everyone. Here is a list of some coping tools Sissy and David recommend to help kids deal with dysregulation during family trips. "Little Drummer Boy" by Carrie Underwood featuring Isaiah Fisher "Jesus is the Reason for the Season" by Kirk Franklin and the Family A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Abide - Download Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation app today by texting our promo code RBG to 22433 to get 25% off! Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2022

Ellie and Drew Holcomb bring their Christmas spirit and loads of joy to the Daystar house in this week's episode, to have a conversation with Sissy and David about lessons they've learned from their parents as well as their kids, and how music is their favorite gift to share with everyone. Links Sounding Joy by Ellie Holcomb Drew and Ellie Holcomb's Neighborly Christmas EllieHolcomb.com DrewHolcomb.com A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Simplified Planner - get 15% off with code RAISING15 at EmilyLey.com . Pair Eyewear - experiment with who you can be in 2023 with Pair . Go to paireyewear.com today and support our show with code raisingboysandgirls . Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2022

After stepping away from a thriving career in TV, Paula Faris shares how she tries to help her kids focus more on who God created them to be and less on what they work to accomplish. LINKS PaulaFarisOfficial.com Pre-order Paula's new book: You Don't Have to Carry It All A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Abide - Download Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation app today by texting our promo code RBG to 22433 to get 25% off! Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. The Chosen Season 3 begins in theaters November 18! For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2022

Pastor and author Scott Sauls shares a message of hope for parents from his new book, Beautiful People Don't Just Happen . Links Beautiful People Don't Just Happen A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Simplified Planner - get 15% off with code RAISING15 at EmilyLey.com . Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg149. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2022

In this bonus episode in honor of National Adoption Day on November 19, Jamie Ivey shares what she wishes she and her husband knew when they started the adoption process, and talks about her new parenting podcast. LINKS NationalAdoptionDay.org JamieIvey.com Launch podcast with Jamie Ivey and Lisa Whittle A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg149. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2022

Former Daystar staffer Pace Verner and her husband Brandon join Sissy and David to talk about their experiences with their own parents and their four kids, and how facing challenges leads to growth. A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Abide - Download Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation app today by texting our promo code RBG to 22433 to get 25% off! Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. The Chosen Season 3 begins in theaters November 18! For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2022

This week Sissy and David's guest is Michael Thompson, PhD, who has worked with thousands of kids in more than 700 schools around the world and is the author of multiple best-selling books. They discuss how parents can help kids develop social connections, while facing challenges without anxiety. LINKS MichaelThompson-PhD.com Books mentioned: Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children Mom, They’re Teasing Me: Helping Your Child Solve Social Problems A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. The Chosen Season 3 begins in theaters November 18! For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 2022

In David's new book, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys , he talks about the two P's that play a primary role in our kids' lives when it comes to relationships and human connection: Parents and Peers . He and Sissy discuss what they see kids and parents dealing with regularly, and offer some practical ideas that can help in developing and maintaining those connections. Melissa also shares her personal experience with our God-given desire for intimacy. Links Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Get glasses as ever-changing as you are, with Pair . Go to paireyewear.com/ raisingboysandgirls for 15% off your first purchase. Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2022

Recorded this summer while Sissy was away at Hopetown, David interviews author John Eldredge about his most recent book, Resilient , and why strengthening our souls for the days ahead is as equally important as recovering from past trauma. Links Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul Learn more about John Eldredge’s work at WildatHeart.org . A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Download Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation today and text my promo code RBG to 22433 today to get 25% off! Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. The Chosen Season 3 begins in theaters November 18! For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2022

For our first "Parents in the Trenches" episode, which is new to this series of the podcast, Sissy and David get to sit down with their dear friends, Tina and Sterling Barrett, to hear how they have juggled work, activities, and intentional family time over the years with their two college-aged kids. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg149. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2022

This week on the podcast, we’ve got one of our favorite and one of Nashville’s most respected psychiatrists, Dr. Jeri Fitzpatrick. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation around what she’s seeing in her offices these days, what she believes kids need from their parents to support their mental health and why and when medication might be important. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Abide - Download Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation today and text my promo code RBG to 22433 today to get 25% off! Pair Eyewear - Go to paireyewear.com/raisingboysandgirls for 15% off your first purchase. Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com . Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2022

Have you ever wondered how to navigate emotions with your kids? We will be discussing this topic throughout this season of the podcast. In this episode, Sissy has a little fun and interviews David about his new books that released this summer on raising emotionally strong boys. She also discusses girls and emotions and how David's tips can help them as well. If you haven't grabbed a copy of his new books, check out the links below! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Organifi - Go to www.organifi.com/RBG and use code RBG for 20% off your order. Explorer Bible for Kids - Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Notes B-A-D: Blame Avoidance Denial Blame is just discharge pain. Shame is just self-contained. 3 R's: Recognize Regulate Repair 2 Bonus R's from Melissa: Relationship Receive Characteristics of an Emotionally Strong Boy RARE: Resourcefulness Aware Resilient Empathetic Links Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and Strong & Smart by David Thomas Emotional Agility by Susan David Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2022

One of David and Sissy's favorite episodes to do quarterly is based on "What Kids Need Right Now". They talk so much about about how they are sitting with kids and families every day and hearing their hearts and hearing their struggles. And so it's important to get to talk about what they are seeing specifically. Join in on this conversation and hear the three things they are seeing the most right now with kids and learn about the practical ways we as caregivers can help them grow in these areas. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Organifi - Go to www.organifi.com/RBG and use code RBG for 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2022

Need effective tools to help your kids overcome worry and anxiety and build strong emotional health? Sissy Goff and David Thomas are back with a new series on the podcast to help you navigate all of the emotions! Get the books, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and follow along this season! Braver, Stronger, Smarter - This illustrated guide--created for girls ages 6 to 11, the stage when anxiety issues often surface--will help your daughter see how brave, strong, and smart God made her. Strong and Smart - This workbook was created primarily to help elementary-age boys understand themselves better and learn how to work through overwhelming emotions. With relatable stories and writing and drawing prompts to guide him, your boy will learn for himself what it takes to be strong and smart, tough and tender, loyal and loving. A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Organifi - Go to www.organifi.com/RBG and use code RBG for 20% off your order. EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg149. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2022

Weary parents, take a much deserved break and listen in! Daystar founder and Raising Boys and Girls leader, Melissa Trevathan, wraps up season 4 with a message of hope for parents in the trenches. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Raising Boys and Girls HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . We've got some big changes coming for Season 5. We can't wait to share more with you next month!! Stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 2022

Be encouraged to help your kids find and cultivate lifelong friendships as you listen in to this fun interview with David, Sissy, and her childhood friends. Grab show notes HERE . Connect with David and Sissy HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2022

Parenting is hard. But we can do it with intentionality when we lean into God and His Word. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Kirsten and Ben Watson to talk about parenting with purpose. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2022

Do you wonder how to handle your kids' emotions? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Dr. Josh and Christi Straub to talk about emotional safety and parenting. Grab show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 2022

Wondering what your kids need from you right now? Join Sissy and David as they talk with authors, speakers, and teenagers, Olivia and Alena Pitts about what kids want you to know but may be afraid to share. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 2022

Do you worry about your kids and technology? Today we're talking with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee from Bark, a screentime and content manager. Grab show notes including links to all of the great research Titania and Matt talked about HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2022

Sissy and David are chatting with singer, songwriter, artist, and podcaster, Dave Barnes and his wife, Annie about the Enneagram, parenting, and community. Grab show notes to today's episode HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2022

Sissy and David are chatting with author, speaker, and mom, Shauna Niequist about her new book and how to be a lifelong learner in motherhood and life. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with writer, speaker, and mom to four girls, Kari Kampakis on loving your kids and yourself well through the tough seasons of motherhood. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with mom, educator, writer, and addiction expert, Jessica Lahey about how to prepare kids to guard themselves against addiction. Grab show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2022

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan as they chat with their very own parents about vintage values and what modern parents can learn from those who have gone before. Find episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE . Find out more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with entrepreneur and mom, Emily Ley, creator of the Simplified Planner, about motherhood, family life, and her new children's book. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2022

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan as they chat with Minno's Director of Education and Faith Formation, Jess Wolstenholm, on talking to kids about Easter and planting seeds of faith in our families. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they share what kids need right now in this spring season after weathering two years in an uncertain world. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with mom, media trauma therapist, Jenny Black about ways to cultivate a healthy relationship with technology. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2022

Want to know how to get your kids excited about God's Word? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with the moms behind She Reads Truth: Raechel Meyers and Amanda Williams. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Raising Boys and Girls HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2022

Wondering how to talk to your kids about sex in today's culture? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with the moms behind Birds & Bees, Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with singer, songwriter, and author, Sandra McCracken on parenting with perspective. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2022

In Case You Missed It! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with child and family therapist, Dr. Chinwé Williams on talking to kids about race. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Heather MacFadyen, author and host of the popular podcast, Don't Mom Alone. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Find out more about our partner, Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with podcast host and author, Annie F. Downs on being brave and having fun! Grab show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Connect with Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with Bible teacher, author, and friend, Kelly Minter about the importance of the Bible in the lives of kids and parents. Get episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE . Connect with Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with author, blogger, and mom, Crystal Paine (aka The Money Saving Mom) about foster care, parenting, and youth mental health. Download episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy and David HERE . Learn more about Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle of the Big Boo Cast Podcast about raising kids with respect. Grab links, state, and quotes you want to remember in the episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE . Connect with Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2022

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share four important steps to teaching kids about respect. Get episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE . Connect with Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2021

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they chat with singer/songwriter, Cindy Morgan about creativity and Christmas. And don't miss a special surprise from Cindy at the end of the episode! Get episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2021

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share insight and ideas for how to teach kids responsibility. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Raising Boys and Girls HERE . Connect with Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Jay and Katherine Wolf about facing hard things with hope and gratitude. Grab episode show notes HERE . Connect with Raising Boys and Girls HERE . Connect with Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2021

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they talk about how to practice gratitude with your kids! Get the show notes for today's episode HERE . Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa HERE . Connect with Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with mom, money-maven, and best-selling author, Rachel Cruze about how to raise money-conscious and grateful kids. Download episode show notes HERE . Connect with David and Sissy HERE . Connect with Minno HERE . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2021

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as talk about how to ward on entitlement in kids, especially during the holiday season! Get episode show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they sit with pediatrician and best-selling author, Meg Meeker, MD to talk about what parents need most to raise kids in today's culture. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they offer insight and practical tools to help you understand and address emotions, anxiety, and depression in kids. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Sadie Robertson Huff on being a new mom and how to help our kids grow in God-confidence. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk about what parents and grownups can do (and not do) to help kids grow in confidence. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk about the hope and help kids need most right now as we get full-on into the school year. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes HERE . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with author and speaker, Arlene Pellicane offering help and hope for managing screentime and devices in your family. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/raising-boys-girls-podcast-s4-e3-arlene-pellicane-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they revisit the ever-present topic of technology with help and hope for managing screentime and devices in your family. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/raising-boy-girls-podcast-s4-e2-technology/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 7, 2021

Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan are back with topics and guests that will inspire you along your journey of raising kids in today's world. Today we begin the Modern Parents, Vintage Values series! Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/raising-boys-girls-podcast-season-4-introduction/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons about family rhythm and parenting children with special needs. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-gabe-rebekah-lyons/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with the original RBG podcast host, author, and mom of two, Sarah Bragg on growing through motherhood. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-sarah-bragg-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with award-winning Christian artist, Michael W. Smith and his wife, Debbie on raising kids and grandkids by God's grace. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-debbie-michael-w-smith-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with single mom, Amy Fenton, along with her mom and daughter. Together they offer hope for single moms and lots of ideas for sharing Jesus across generations. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/podcast-hope-for-single-moms/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share what kids need most right now and how parents can intentionally meet those needs (and their own) this summer. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/podcast-what-kids-need-most-right-now/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with Grammy Award-winning artist, Amy Grant on why she opened her farm (and her heart) to kids and summer camp. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at www.gominno.com/parents/podcast-amy-grant-summer-camp Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share strategies for managing technology over the summer. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at www.gominno.com/parents/podcast-summer-technology Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with Jessica Turner, author, speaker, and creative mom of 3, on fun summer activity ideas. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-jessica-turner-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2021

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share simple ideas for making the most of your time this summer. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at www.gominno.com/parents/intentional-summer/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with author, speaker, and mom of 5 boys, Jeannie Cunnion. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-jeannie-cunnion-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with child and family therapist, Dr. Chinwé Williams on talking to kids about race. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/dr-chinwe-williams-talking-to-kids-about-race/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2021

Do you long to feel more free in your parenting? Free from guilt and pressure and doubts? Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share encouragement for finding freedom in parenting. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-free-parent/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations with parents in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with artist Matthew West and his wife, Emily, about being playful parents. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-matthew-west-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2021

We are living in an intense time, and play may not be top-of-mind most days. However, play is so important in childhood and parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share research, ideas, and encouragement for being a more playful parent. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-playful-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2021

Do you feel disconnected as a family? Every season of parenting brings obstacles to connection. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week on the Raising Boys & Girls podcast for a fun and hope-filled conversation with author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker and his wife, Heather, on being a connected parent. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-heather-carlos-whittaker-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2021

Let's face it, life is busy! But connecting with our kids is one of our top priorities as parents. Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share ideas and encouragement for being a more connected parent. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-connected-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations with parents in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with singer/songwriters Jill and Andy Gullahorn about finding balance in parenting and family life. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-jill-andy-gullahorn-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 9, 2021

With messages coming at us from every angle, it can be hard to find balance in parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share practical ways to find balance and ultimately be better guides for our kids. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-balanced-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 2021

You've seen her on Survivor and heard her on The View. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with Elisabeth Hasselbeck on finding hope in parenting and life. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-elisabeth-hasselbeck-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2021

With everything we have going on as parents, being hopeful is not something we typically focus on. Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share why it's so important to be a hopeful parent. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-hopeful-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with poet and artist, Morgan Harper Nichols about parenting, patience, and hopeful imagination. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-morgan-harper-nichols-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2021

Patience is something we all struggle with, especially in parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical strategies, and Bible truths to help you be a more patient parent. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-patient-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2021

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with best-selling author and mom, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson about consistent practices that help in parenting. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-dr-tina-bryson-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 2021

Have you ever wondered why experts say consistency is the most important thing to master as a parent? And have you felt defeated because it's actually the hardest part of parenting? Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical strategies, and Bible truths to help you be a more consistent parent. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-consistent-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start the year with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with author, pastor, and dad of four girls, Jonathan Pitts, about what it looks like to be an intentional parent. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-jonathan-pitts-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2021

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical ingredients, and Bible truths to help you be a more intentional parent. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 2021

Today, we begin a new series on the Raising Boys & Girls podcast to help you start the new year with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they welcome you on a journey of intentional parenting. Find out the topics we'll be tackling together over the next few months as we dig into what it means to be more consistent, peaceful, and playful parents. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2021

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Minno CEO, Erick Goss, on how to navigate technology in your home and family. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-erick-goss-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 2020

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you make 2021 your best year yet! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share ways to help you look toward the new year with focus and intention. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-new-year Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2020

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with author, speaker, and creator of Light 'Em Up Acts, Courtney DeFeo, on simple ways you can give as a family this Christmas. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-courtney-defeo-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2020

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share ways to help you ward off the "mores" and embrace the season no matter how hard this year has been! Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-christmas Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2020

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share ways to help you ward off entitlement in your kids and create a spirit of gratitude within your family. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-thanksgiving Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2020

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share helpful insight from their experience and evidence-based information about how to help kids navigate a global pandemic. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-kids-and-covid Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2020

The Raising Boys and Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share the Daystar Counseling Ministries story. Hear how it all began over 30 years ago with a vision to help kids see just how special they are and encourage them to help each other shine. Grab links, verses, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-daystar-story . Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com . Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2020

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. You can browse more episodes of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast at https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/podcast or listen in your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1366344369 . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices