Talking about sex can be awkward, shameful, embarrassing or painful. But what if it could be healing and hopeful? Dr. Juli Slattery is here to talk about God’s transformative love for every area of life, including our sexuality. We're talking about her new book, Surrendered Sexuality. On today's episode, you'll learn: 3:30 We don’t talk about sexuality. What are we really missing? 9:30 How to find wholeness and healing with your sexuality 12:00 Practical ways to help disciple your child in their sexuality 19:15 The problems with our mindset shift from viewing sex as procreational to recreational 24:53 How we should think about sex from a biblical worldview 27:43 Finding hope after sexual brokenness Dr. Juli Slattery is the president and cofounder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry dedicated to reclaiming God’s design for sexuality. She hosts the Java with Juli podcast, and has written several books including her newest book, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes Everything. She and her husband Mike have 3 grown sons. Before she began Authentic Intimacy, she served as the co-host of the Focus on the Family Broadcast. Learn more about Dr. Juli Slattery and her book, Surrendered Sexuality https://www.authenticintimacy.com/ Listen to the podcast, Java with Juli https://www.authenticintimacy.com/podcast/ Check out Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier (listen to the first chapter, get free date night ideas and more) makingmarriageeasier.com Subscribe to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week." https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Are you too young to be thinking about legacy? Hobby Lobby Founder David Green says we can all be planning to make a lasting eternal impact on the generations that follow. Legacy is created now, not only in the last decades of your life. David Green and Bill High have written a new book, The Legacy Life. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:40 Our legacy is not about money??? 9:40 Why it's important for a family to start thinking generationally 14:50 What are we doing now to shape eternity? 19:30 How do we steward our money well (and not be consumed by it) 22:14 How to avoid crippling your own children financially 27:00 Being child-focused is not the same as being family-focused David Green is the founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, which employs 50,000 people at 1,000 stores in 48 states. His books include Leadership Not by the Book, and his new book co-authored with Bill High, The Legacy Life: Leading your family to make a difference for eternity. David and his wife Barbara and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren all live in Oklahoma City. Bill High is CEO of Legacy Stone, a ministry dedicated to helping families thrive today and for generations to come. Learn more about David Green, Bill High and the book, The Legacy Life. https://legacystone.com/legacylife Leave the legacy of a strong marriage. Get Arlene's free date night ideas and check out her book, Making Marriage Easier. https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Subscribe to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week". https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

You're busy. I'm busy. Is there a way out of this rat race? You've heard advice on burnout and busyness, but probably not how author and mom Tara Sun explains it from her new book, Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to keep up with God when you're just trying to keep up with life. On today's episode you'll learn: 3:55 How to NOT ignore warning signs God gives you 8:32 Will this matter for eternity? 12:00 Why “no” is the Christian cuss word 17:05 Steps you can take to better communicate with your spouse 20:11 How to reclaim our attention from social media Tara Sun is the host of the popular podcast Truth Talks with Tara, where she’s interviewed leaders like Sadie Robertson Huff and Levi Lusko. She is dedicated to helping you to know, love, and live God's Word in your everyday life. She's married to her high school sweetheart. Her new book is Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to keep up with God when you’re just trying to keep up with life. Learn more about Tara's podcast, Truth Talks with Tara https://www.tarasunministries.com/podcast Learn more about Tara Sun's book, Overbooked and Overwhelmed. https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/overbooked-and-overwhelmed/ Need more reasons to put the pause on social media? Read Arlene's book Screen Kids https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/books or get the video course. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course Subscribe to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week." https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @arlenepellicane.com

Our kids and teens are hearing loud messages about gender, and it can be terribly confusing. Social media has glamorized and normalized things like same sex attraction. How can parents equip their kids with truth and love in this secular culture? Trusted voice Dr. Kathy Koch is here to help us raise kids who are confident in their gender, knowing we are all wonderfully created by God. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:15 Why are we talking about gender? 3:55 What parents are unaware of about social media 9:40 Dangerous misconceptions that your kids may have 11:50 What to do if your child wants to change their gender 15:23 How to advise a friend who’s struggling with gender 21:54 What does an AI chatbot say about gender? 27:50 The connections between a parent and a child matter! 30:51 A few warning signs that your child is struggling Dr. Kathy Koch is the Founder and CEO of Celebrate Kids, Inc. and a respected voice on child development and biblical parenting. Her many books include Screens and Teens, 8 Great Smarts, and her newest book written with Dr. Jeff Myers, Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design. Learn more about Dr. Kathy Koch and the book, Raising Gender-Confident Kids http://celebratekids.com/ Need more reasons to put the pause on social media? Read Arlene's book Screen Kids or get the video course https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/books https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course Subscribe to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @arlenepellicane.com

Is it possible to delay social media for your teen, even your teen girl? My daughter Lucy and I are asking another mom/daughter duo about this. Today’s guests are comedian Kerri Pomarolli and her daughter Lucy. Two moms, two Lucys with no social media. It's going to be a fun ride. This month, we're kicking out harmful tech. On today's show, you'll learn: 3:28 The option that not many parents are aware of when raising their kids 8:52 From a teen’s perspective: The difference between life with or without social media 11:45 Won't my child feel left out without social media? 17:55 How time looks different with a phone in hand 21:40 How to help our girls not to have the “celebrity mentality” Kerri Pomarolli grew up performing at a young age. Her first comedy gig was at the world-famous Hollywood Improv. Although she performed in front of a very secular crowd, she was the only performer asked to return. Kerri is a nationally headlining stand up comedian who has worked with everyone from Jay Leno, Jerry Lewis, and Candace Cameron Bure. She's been on the Tonight Show 29 times, and she's also an author (Mom's Night Out) and screenwriter (Hallmark Channel). Learn more about Kerri Pomarolli at her website https://www.kerripom.com/ Need more reasons to put the pause on social media? Read Arlene's book Screen Kids or get the video course https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/books https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Distracted on dates with your spouse? Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

How addicted is your son or daughter to video games? Today’s guest Ian McCready is a former video game addict who understands the lure of gaming. He’s found a way to redeem his time from technology (you and your kids can too). This month we're kicking out the tech! We want to keep the tech that's helping us, but kick out the tech that’s hurting our families. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:20 What’s wrong with video games? 6:36 How God spared Ian from the game 11:53 I can game while babysitting my child… right? 16:25 Getting your loved one on board with a hold on video games 21:27 What to do when time on video games competes with time with family Ian McCready was crushing it in video games, but gaming was also crushing him. He was gaming 12-14 hours a day. Based on his own experience, he founded the nonprofit Selfctrl which focuses on helping people build self control and be set free from video game addiction. His teaching has been vetted by numerous addiction specialists and marriage & family therapists. He and his wife have two kids and live in Arkansas. Learn more about Ian McCready and the many resources available to you at Selfctrl https://selfctrl.com/ How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Distracted on dates with your spouse? Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

We know smartphones can be really harmful to kids and teens, but what can we do about it? Clare Morell brings a practical guide to freeing kids and teens from smartphones as we kick out the tech this month. Social media and addictive video games are not safe for kids, no matter what tech companies promise. In today's episode, you'll find out: 2:15 What no one would guess about social media 6:10 TikTok is digital fentanyl??? 10:00 Why parental controls are a myth 14:27 The simplest solution to this complex tech problem 21:35 Why your child is LESS safe with a phone 25:30 What parents don’t see about “harmless” apps like Roblox 28:45 Why parents need to support phone-free schools 34:50 How the tech exit is especially important as Christians Clare Morell is a trailblazing mama who is a policy analyst at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. She is the director of its Technology and Human Flourishing Project. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Newsweek, National Review, and The Washington Times. She and her family live out their Tech Exit life together in Washington DC. Learn more about Clare Morell and her book, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones https://thetechexit.com/ https://claremorell.substack.com/ How have Arlene's kids adapted to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film Distracted on dates with your spouse? Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Are you 100 percent thrilled with how your family uses technology? If you say no, then welcome to the club! If your kids opted out of having a smartphone, social media and video games, would they be better or worse off? Imagine saying goodbye to parental controls, fights, and time limits. Today's guest Erin Loechner is the author of The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. As you can imagine, I love this book! Today's we're going to talk about: 3:00 What an “opt-out” family looks like 5:00 Why is social media so dangerous for children? 10:43 What the algorithm of social media does 14:10 The burden of social media on girls 21:00 Does having a smartphone truly help your child in their social life? 23:30 How can we “opt-in” to other things as we “opt-out” of social media? 27:10 The main concerns with AI 29:45 Why easier is not better Erin Loechner is a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle and is now teaching others to do the same. She's been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, the Today Show. Erin is the founder of the global tech-free movement the Opt-Out Family. Learn more about Erin Loechner and her book (which launched with no social media of her own), The Opt Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. https://www.optoutfamily.com/ Learn how to dumb down your smartphone https://www.optoutfamily.com/tip/ Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Are your kids going to be all right? Is your job secure? Will your marriage get better? We live in an age marked by worry and anxiety for adults and kids. Many who wrestle with anxiety know the Bible calls them to trust God, but how does that actually work? Pastor and author Jonny Ardavanis invites us to open God's Word for answers. In this conversation about his book, Consider the Lilies, you'll learn: 3:30 I had a front row seat to teen anxiety as a camp director 5:25 If you’re a parent, this is what you need to know 7:00 Even if your child doesn’t suffer from anxiety, he or she lives in a performance stressful culture 8:30 How can we protect the minds of our kids? 10:45 One of the main schemes of Satan is to make sin look normal and righteousness seem strange 15:00 Every worry is an invitation to get closer to God 17:10 What’s the difference between a good godly concern and an ungodly worry? 20:00 We were told our daughter had a syndrome with strokes and seizures 24:00 When your kids have sports injuries 27:55 God allows you to go through trials because… Jonny Ardavanis is the pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, TN. He’s the founder and president of Dial In Ministries serving the next generation. He has served as camp director at Hume Lake Christian Camps and as a dean at The Master’s College. He and his wife have two young daughters. Today, we're talking about his book, Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God. Learn more about Dial In Ministries https://dialinministries.org/ Get Jonny's book, Consider the Lilies https://www.amazon.com/Consider-Lilies-Finding-Perfect-Character/dp/0310368243/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yBlnH-e3bSsBJoLo-Hv3vz_bwdX2IgWB9ezQ8PNYtkaw7ElP9_sLVDpE9it02M9F.-mnpeyrtjwUwqjpImQmTFaHlktyPYWQe-SMuf20w318&qid=1722298799&sr=1-1&ref=dialinministries.org Subscribe to Arlene's free email list https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com Save the date: Arlene's next Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025

Do you feel comfortable talking with your kids about faith and science? Today's guest, Passion founder Louie Giglio, reminds us that God can handle scientific scrutiny as He is the creator of all things. In his book for kids, The Wonder of Creation, you'll find a great resource to share the world of science with your child from a Biblical worldview. We'll also talk about developing a passion for Christ that lasts. Today you will learn: 5:30 The more is discovered in the universe, the more we see intelligent design 6:00 It’s okay to say, "I don’t know the answer to that. Let’s find out." 7:00 Let's dismantle the wall between God and science 9:45 Show your kids the James Webb telescope 10:50 Why you must begin with Genesis 1:1 for children 12:30 Valuing your children but not making them the center of the universe 14:45 Putting down screens and getting outside instead 18:00 How can we raise a worshipper? The power of a dad to influence his kids to follow Jesus 21:00 Your heart can still burn for God in your 40s, 50s, 60s 24:40 Prepare your kids for what the values they will learn in college so it will not rattle them to the core 27:00 Worldview is set young - don’t wait - get your young kids in a worship environment Learn more about Louie Giglio's book, The Wonder of Creation https://www.indescribablekids.com/ Need help with your child's media choices? Read Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids and visit Happy Home University to take the free quiz - Is my child getting too much screen time? https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ What's the one sin that is defeating you or your family? Karl Clauson knows what it's like to wrestle with sin, hit rock bottom, and find God's grace wider than he ever dared hope. His new book, Killing Sin: Conquer the one thing that is defeating you, will help you wage war on sin and find victory in Christ. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 3:00 Racing the Iditarod, 1100 miles through the tundra with a dog sled team 6:22 What parenting with true power looks like 13:33 The transformative power of God’s grace 15:21 How to kill your sin 22:00 Hate can be good??? 25:30 Why tackling one sin at a time is important 27:00 There is victory lying ahead of you Karl Clauson is the host of Moody Radio’s Karl and Crew, a nationally syndicated radio program. He is the lead pastor of 180 Chicago Church. Karl and his bride Junanne have been married 37 years and have 2 adult kids. Learn more about Karl and his new book, Killing Sin (and get free resources to help you fix broken systems and much more) https://killsin.com/ Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Do you spend a lot of time managing stuff? Finding things? Storing things? Buying things? Julia Ubbenga has found a way to cut through the clutter - it turns out having more isn’t necessarily better. We're talking through Julia's book, Declutter Your Heart and Home: How a minimalist life yields maximum joy. On today's episode, you'll learn: 3:00 Shopping is fun! Right??? 7:30 Help! I’m attached to all of the things I need to declutter! 10:25 How decluttering affects your heart and your home 12:50 Short, practical ways to start decluttering your home 17:50 How do we prioritize people over possessions 22:45 Systems that can make decluttering easy for you and your kids 28:55 The key to decluttering Julia Ubbenga's projects at Rich in What Matters have attracted over 50 million views and helped people restructure their lives around what matters most. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and five children. Learn more about Julia Ubbenga at Rich in What Matters https://richinwhatmatters.com/ Get Julia's book, Declutter Your Heart and Your Home https://www.amazon.com/Declutter-Your-Heart-Home-Minimalist/dp/0310368960 Follow Julia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richinwhatmatters/ Check out Arlene Pellicane's books Parents Rising and Screen Kids https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/books You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Ann Wilson spent more than a decade longing for a better marriage and for her husband to be more attentive. And every chance she got, she told him so! Turned out all her booing was pushing her husband even further away. FamilyLife Today hosts Ann and Dave Wilson explain how their marriage was turned around as Ann shares from her new book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband (When All You Want to do is Yell at Him). On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:30 When getting 3rd place wasn’t even enough for my dad 5:10 My husband was playing sports, I was struggling to take care of the kids 7:50 Did Ann really boo her husband in public? 11:00 If you’re used to being negative about your husband, how do you change that? 14:38 The respect rebellion 22:20 Is being a helper a bad role? 29:30 Sophisticated nagging doesn’t work but this does Ann and Dave Wilson are the hosts of the nationally syndicated radio show FamilyLife Today and cofounders of Kensington Community Church. Dave was the chaplain for the Detroit Lions for 33 seasons. They have three grown sons and seven grandchildren. Learn more about Ann and Dave Wilson and FamilyLife Today https://www.familylife.com/ Get Ann's book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband (When all you want to do is yell at him) https://shop.familylife.com/product/how-to-speak-life-to-your-husband-when-all-you-want-to-do-is-yell-at-him/ Follow Dave and Ann Wilson on Facebook or Instagram https://www.facebook.com/DaveAnnWilson https://www.instagram.com/daveannwilson You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

If social media was completely erased from teen life, would that be a good thing for your kids? Allie Marie Smith knows what it’s like to scroll endlessly and get pulled under the tide of tech. It’s time for a reset for our kids: mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Allie’s here to show us how from her new book, Social Media Reset. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:45 Is your time on social media affecting the memories you make with your children? 6:02 How does social media affect our lives spiritually 11:18 What does a 30-day reset look like? 17:33 How to set limits with social media 22:00 Are you “phubbing”? 28:40 Your life is precious Allie Marie Smith is the founder and director of Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit dedicated to helping teen girls and young women. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and certified life coach. Her newest book is Social Media Reset: A 30 Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy. Allie loves surfing and adventuring up and down the CA coast with her hubby Paul and golden retriever named Gidget. You can hear Allie’s testimony of how God saved her from depression and suicide in my earlier podcast with her titled Teen Girls are Wonderfully Made. https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Allie-Marie-Smith---Teen-Girls-are-Wonderfully-Made Find out more about Allie Marie Smith and her book, Social Media Reset on her website https://wonderfullymade.org/ Get Arlene's free resource, 5 Ways to Reset Your Tech here https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Need some encouragement as a single parent? Single father Rich Griffin is here to talk about the ups and downs of parenting three adopted sons, dealing with trauma, and the problem of professionalizing discipleship. Rich has a message of hope for single parents, and every parent who wants guide their child towards wisdom. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:47 Why Rich became a single dad 7:00 How to help your kids overcome trauma 9:10 From church and family, to church as family 15:03 Handling hard situations with your kids 19:33 How to do ministry with your kids 27:41 The three T’s of parenting Rich Griffith is a part-time pastor and an associate professor of Youth and Multi-generational Ministry at Toccoa Falls College, where he has been teaching since 2016. He holds masters degrees in theology and organizational leadership, as well as a doctorate in youth, family, and culture. His books include Voices: Helping our Christian and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel. Rich is the single dad of three adopted sons. Find out more about Rich Griffith at https://d6family.com/ Have a question or comment for Rich? Email Rich at rwgriffith@tfc.edu Read Arlene's book, Screen Kids, which includes a section for single parents. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/books You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Winning in marriage isn't about winning an argument against your spouse. You and your spouse are on the same team, which means you either both win or you both lose. NFL chaplains George and Tondra Gregory are here to help us develop a winning game plan for marriage. A great marriage won't happen by accident, but it can be built. We'll learn how from George and Tondra's new book, The Marriage Game Plan: Developing a winning strategy for marital success. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:30 They were headed towards divorce– but rebounded by God’s grace 7:00 Why did God create marriage in the first place? 14:15 What if you approached marriage like a professional? 20:25 Getting on the same page in marriage 24:40 Having trouble with your in-laws? 28:35 How to enjoy “victory Mondays” in our marriages George and Tondra Gregory have been coaching couples through their national marriage ministry for more than 20 years. They have previously served as marriage ministry leaders at Saddleback Church. They worked with several professional sports teams and leagues including the NFL and the NBA. They are currently serving as the chaplains to the LA Chargers. Their new book is The Marriage Game Plan: Developing a winning strategy for marital success. Find out more about George and Tondra Gregory here https://journeyforlifenow.org Get the book The Marriage Game Plan https://journeyforlifenow.org/books/ Get free date ideas (even if you just have 15 or 30 minutes) and check out Arlene's book Making Marriage Easier https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

When was the last time you were triggered by your kids? The struggle is real! How do you respond with patience instead of anger when your child pushes your buttons? Boy mom Amber Lia has godly advice to manage our anger (and our triggers). Her new book is, Untriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle with Anger. On today's episode, we'll talk about: 3:21 Is parenting feeling rough right now? 4:45 How can we reframe our anger towards our kids? 9:23 What to do when your child talks back to you 14:45 Help–My kids fight all the time! 19:06 When you feel that no one appreciates you as a mom 23:00 How you can overcome past mistakes as a parent 27:05 How to release comparison as a parent Amber Lia is the bestselling author of many books including Food Triggers and Parenting Scripts. Today we talked about her new devotional, Untriggered: 60 days of transformation for moms who struggle with anger. Amber and her husband Guy have 4 boys and own a production company in Chattanooga. Amber is also a certified independent health coach. Find out more about Amber Lia on her website https://amberlia.com/ Get Amber's book Untriggered here https://amberlia.com/books-and-resources You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Stop taking orders from your kids. Get Arlene's book, Parents Rising. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802416608/?tag=arlenpelli-20 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Today’s culture sends boys a confusing and discouraging message that men are toxic. But the truth is real masculinity is a gift from God. From her new book Mothering Boys, Molly DeFrank shows us 8 things our boys need from us before they turn 10. On today's episode, you'll learn about: 2:27 The great syrup disaster!!! 6:25 What we are facing culturally as boy moms 9:02 What does Biblical masculinity look like 16:30 How to help your son with eye contact 21:30 Getting your children to mind your authority 24:40 Help! My kids never do their chores! 28:00 Boys need to be creative– what we can do to help? Molly DeFrank is a former politico turned stay home mom. She married her college sweetheart and a week later began working in the governor’s office. She put her career on hold to raise her 3 boys and 3 girls. Molly is the author of Digital Detox, and today we're talking about her new book, Mothering Boys: 8 Things your son needs from you before he turns 10. Find out more about Molly DeFrank and her book, Mothering Boys https://mollydefrank.com/mothering-boys/ Follow Molly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mollydefrank Maybe you're not a reader, but you can watch a video course instead. Check out Arlene's Screen Kids Course here. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

The preteen years can be perilous for kids (and parents!). Kids are being bombarded today with messages and images that threaten their emotional and spiritual health. Mom of ten, Tricia Goyer not only has lots of experience with preteens, she has a new book (co-authored with Leslie Nunnery), Faith That Sticks: 5 Real Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen. On today's episode with Tricia Goyer, we'll talk about: 3:52 What to say when your child gets tired of church 9:50 Calming down when getting angry at your children 18:22 How to deal with a child struggling with gender 25:30 Helping your children discover their interests Tricia Goyer is a speaker, podcast host, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books. She writes in various genres, including fiction, parenting, marriage, and books for children and teens. Tricia is a wife and homeschooling mom of ten, and enjoys mentoring writers. Find out more about Tricia Goyer and her book, Faith That Sticks: 5 Real Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen https://triciagoyer.com/books/faith-that-sticks-5-real-life-ways-to-disciple-your-preteen/ Can kids survive without social media, video games and smartphones? Will they have friends? Find out in Arlene's free film, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today (early bird price through June 30) https://parentsrisingconference.com/Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Complex problems don't always have to require complex solutions. A simple tweak in your marriage could make a world of difference. One of our favorite guests is back, Dr. Gary Chapman with proven marriage advice to make your marriage better starting today. Dr. Chapman has a new book, A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage: Quick Practical Insights Every Couple Needs to Thrive (co-authored with John Hinkley). On today's episode, we're talking about: 2:07 Help! I married the wrong person! 10:50 What to do when you are hurt by your spouse 12:45 Shifting from a contract marriage to a covenant marriage 15:22 How to be more patient with your spouse 18:30 Sex is not a taboo topic to God (and it shouldn't be for you either) 23:05 The ultimate way to communicate with your spouse Dr. Gary Chapman is an author, speaker, and marriage and family counselor. His bestselling Five Love Languages books have sold more than 20 million copies and have been translated into nearly 40 languages. Dr. Chapman and his wife Karolyn have been married more than 50 years. Learn more about Dr. Gary Chapman and his new book, A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage https://5lovelanguages.com/store/a-simple-guide-for-a-better-marriage You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today (early bird price through June 30) https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com