Myquillyn Smith on Unlocking Your Home's Potential with House Rules
Our home environment shapes our well-being, behavior, and overall life satisfaction. Yet, many of us settle for living in spaces that fail to bring us joy. Myquillyn Smith shares how you can have a home that you love by implementing universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and budget.
Autumn Mckay on Nurturing Hearts and Minds with Gratitude
Practicing gratitude enhances mental health by reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety while fostering happiness and contentment. Gratitude strengthens relationships, promotes resilience in facing challenges, and contributes to better physical health outcomes. It also boosts self-esteem, encourages generosity and kindness, and aids in achieving personal goals.
Garret Wing on Happy Homes with Well-Trained Dogs
A well-trained dog brings many good things to a family. It makes the home feel safer and more secure. A trained dog behaves well, reducing stress and making family life more pleasant. Dogs also provide companionship and emotional support, which is good for everyone's well-being.
Dallas Burnett on Lessons in Team-Building and Creating Strong Culture
A solid family culture sets the tone for shared values and traditions, creating a strong foundation. Team building within the family helps build understanding and support. When a family acts as a united team, they can better handle challenges and enjoy success together.
Dr. Michelle Deering on How to Manage Your Mental Health & Reduce Stress As A Working Mom
Today, we're diving into working moms' world and their challenges. This week's guest, Dr. Michelel Dearing, sheds light on the overworked, overwhelmed, and often overlooked aspects that working moms navigate. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and offers practical tips, including the power of pausing, acknowledging one's value, and creating a healthy mental space.
In our conversation, we explored the struggles, solutions, and the path to supporting working moms in maintaining their mental health.
Arlene Pellicane On Practical Strategies for a Healthy and Fulfilling Marriage
Although marriage can be challenging, studies often show that marriage leads to greater health, financial stability, and personal happiness. Moreover, it provides the best environment for raising children, offering them a better chance at life.
Last week was National Marriage Week, an annual celebration from February 7th to 14th that is dedicated to promoting the benefits of marriage.
Tim and Kathy Bush on Ending Generational Trauma in Your Marriage
Imagine discovering that marriage wasn't the bliss you expected, realizing that love alone couldn't overcome the challenges. Each partner brought deep-seated childhood traumas, struggles with abuse, and battles with addiction into the relationship.
That happened to guests Tim and Kathy Bush. After trying for years to fix themselves, they finally turned to God and surrendered their marriage to him. Their lives were radically transformed from the inside out.
Ann Garcia on Saving, Planning, and Paying for College
Parents often feel a heavy burden when it comes to paying for their children's college education. Many want to provide this opportunity for their children's future. However, the high costs and uncertainty about finances can be overwhelming. Navigating tuition fees, room and board, and other expenses can feel overwhelming.
Donna Jones: Navigating Conflict in Family Life
Open and positive conflict resolution in a family is crucial. It helps build strong relationships, equips individuals with essential life skills, and creates a positive family environment for healthy interactions within and beyond the family.
Amy Baik Lee: Practical Steps for Living with Purpose Today with Eternal Impact
Having an eternal perspective and looking towards heaven gives us hope. It provides a transformative lens through which we can navigate life's complexities, find purpose, and endure challenges. It shapes attitudes, behaviors, and priorities, offering a profound sense of direction and fulfillment.
Ann White on Simple Steps to Walk Through the Bible with Purpose and Intention
Understanding the Bible's history and writing style helps us comprehend clearly. Knowing the historical context of the Bible helps us grasp what happened when it was written, making the messages more relatable. Exploring the literary aspects, like how it's written, helps us catch the nuances and intentions behind the words. This deeper understanding lets us read the Bible with a clear purpose, connecting with its timeless wisdom in a meaningful and relevant way.
Ginny Yurich on Why Outdoor Play Matters
The decline in children spending time outdoors engaging in unstructured play has become a growing concern in recent years. This is concerning because it deprives children of the myriad benefits associated with it, such as the development of problem-solving skills, creativity, and social interactions.
Ike Miller on Exchanging our “Bad” Baggage for “Good”
When someone talks about "bringing baggage into a relationship," they're referring to emotional or psychological issues, past experiences, or unresolved problems that can negatively affect their present or future. But what if the baggage we carry can be used for good instead?
Chuck and Ashley Elliot on Walking Through Grief
Grief is a powerful force that can transform us in profound ways. When we experience loss, whether it's the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or any other significant life change, it can feel like we've been yanked from our previous selves into a new reality. The person we used to be, with all our hopes, dreams, and attachments, can seem distant and unrecognizable.
Jason VanRuler on Getting Past Your Past
Holding onto the past can hinder personal growth and development and hurt the people closest to us. But if we are willing to examine the experiences that made us who we are today, we can learn from past experiences, move forward, and create a thriving culture in our family.
Caris Snider on Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety
Awareness about anxiety is crucial to provide timely support and intervention for our kids. By recognizing the signs, we can walk alongside our kids as they develop healthy coping mechanisms and resilience, which are essential life skills.
{Rebroadcast} Kristin and Danny Adams on Following The Road to Love and Laughter
Every relationship, including marriage, needs plenty of love and laughter. But how do you keep the fun and connection going when the road gets hard? That’s the question that this week’s guests Kristin and Danny Adams are going to answer.
Sandra Byrd on How to Be at Home with God Right Where You Are
Home is the place that is waiting for us at the end of a long day or after a season away, where we find solace, belonging, and love. It's where we reveal our true selves to those who know and cherish us the most. Whether it's the dream home we aspire to, the forever home we've found, or where our beloved ones reside, "Home" holds a special place in our hearts, shaping our memories, dreams, and aspirations.
Dreama Archibald on Learning from Jewish Traditions
Learning from Jewish traditions offers a unique opportunity to enrich our lives with timeless wisdom and values. Jewish traditions are a treasure trove of life lessons. When we understand and embrace these customs, we open ourselves to a broader perspective, enabling us to grow spiritually.
Hope Bolinger on Building Bridges in Multigenerational Relationships
Connecting with other generations is vital for personal growth, family cohesion, community building, and preserving our cultural fabric. It paves the way for a more inclusive, empathetic, and connected society where everyone contributes and thrives.