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.
Read MoreToday 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).
Read MoreLisa 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.
Read MoreSmart & Funny.
Honest & Approachable.
Wise & Practical.
These are just a few words we’d use to describe our friend Alli Worthington. You will love this conversation as we talk about all things parenting and her newest book, Remaining You While Raising Them, which releases today!
Read MoreToday, 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!
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe 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. brought so much wisdom, honesty and hope to our time together.
Read MoreThis 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!)
Read MoreWelcome 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 from Little Big Town. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation with one of our very favorite people!
Read MoreWe couldn’t be happier to share this conversation with Melissa Corkum & Lisa Qualls of The Adoption Connection. They are doing such good and meaningful work in this space bringing decades of personal and professional experience to the equation. Tune in to hear our conversation.
Read MoreAndy and Sandra Stanley are two voices we have been grateful for, for a long time! 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreActors, 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!
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