Roots and Wings Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chip Richter
Publish Date 6-8-20 We are wrapping up our second season with this week's episode. In this episode Chip and Brittany check in with the listeners about the feeling of transition happening this time of year for all of us ... and does it not seem somehow to carry more weight in light of all that has been happening? They also talk about some of the projects and plans being planned and what's on the horizon. Watch for all new episodes coming in the Fall and in the meantime please explore past episodes there 90 of them! Finally... we will be sharing new content over the summer via our Patreon Page... Chip will be doing some special live streaming events as well as posting Bonus Podcast Episodes over the summer. Become a Patron Family CLICK HERE!
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Publish Date 6-1-20 We are joined by "Favorite Guest" of the Podcast, Monica Stryffeler for Part 2 of this excellent introduction to the Enneagram... what it is, where comes from, and the healthful benefits personally as well as in our family relationships. Monica explains each of the Enneagram numbers and the core elements that make up that personality type. There's much more to get into, we've really only scratched the surface. We we will plan to have our "Favorite Guest" of the Podcast back to go deeper but this is a really great primer for anyone looking to be introduced to the Enneagram.
Publish Date 5-25-20 Here's another episode we recorded several weeks back just as the Isolation orders were coming down from the State. I was excited to get this one posted and then follow it up with a part two but ... GASP I lost the audio files!!! ;-( Thankfully I had the Zoom Files so that's what you're hearing today sorry for the audio quality.... part two will be so much easier to listen to I promise! But even so... this is a great conversation and a really good jumping in place for anyone interested in a good introduction into the Enneagram.
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Publish Date 5-18-20
This is an "Encore Episode" and yes it's true that is just a fancy way of saying a re-run ,,, but there's good reason and some thought being given behind this decision too... you'll me explain that during the introduction. I hope this epiode is an encouraging onefor you .
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Publish Date 5-11-20 we are just checking in with everyone and asking how are you doing? Chip and Brittany invite you to listen to their conversation as they are celebrating Motherhood and Mother's Day and also talking about how important to give "Grace and Space" to one another as we transition into whatever life will look like for all of us moving forward from this Pandemic Isolation. For many of us it may be a season of recovery... emotionally, financially, socially.... personally and as a family.
Resource Links from this episode: Lunch with Mr Chip
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Publish Date 5-4-20
Megan Osborn returns to the Podcast this week with some great thoughts about labels... specifically the kind of labels that get attached to children. As a preschool Teacher and now a Mom of a little girl who has some special circumstances in her life, Megan brings an interesting perspective that opens up a really good conversation. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for the "Big Take Away" and some special news from Megan about a project shes working on! We hope you'll be encouraged by some the thoughts and ideas shared here. Reference Links from this Episode:
- Support for Parents of Special Needs Children.
- 6 Ways You Can Get Involved During Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month.
- Riley Updates Facebook Page
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Publish Date 4-27-20
This is a special super full episode with the guys from the popular OKC based band Spaghetti Eddie... who have just released a new CD of Bible Songs under the name Parker & Alexander. You'll get to meet the band, hear some of the new songs from the Album and hear some fun facts about some of went on behind the scenes.
New CD from Parker & Alexander - All Of Us
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Publish Date 4-20-20
This is Part 2 of our discussion about how we can maintain our Mental Health during these unprecedented and anxious times. We're all learning how important self-care is to maintaining and promoting a healthy immune system, but what about our Mental Health? In this week's episode we pick up the conversation where we left off with special guest, Licensed Therapist and Mental Health Professional Jeff Richter.
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On Being with Krista Tippet Interview with Br David Steindl-Rast How to Be Grateful in Every Moment (But Not For Everything) https://onbeing.org/programs/david-steindl-rast-how-to-be-grateful-in-every-moment/
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Publish Date 4-13-20
During these unprecedented and anxious times we're all learning how important self-care is to maintaining and promoting a healthy immune system. In this week's episode we are focusing on some ways to help us maintain our mental health. Our special guest, Licensed Therapist and Mental Health Professional Jeff Richter, brings us some insight to understanding some of the emotions we may be feeling and what to do with those emotions.
Publish Date 4-6-20 Chip and Brittany are reunited in this week's episode! Welcome back Brittany... we've missed you. The conversation this week is looking for some positives in the midst of this pandemic. We hope you find this one encouraging and helpful as we just kind talk through some of our feelings and share what's been helpful and what's surprised us. We're talking about looking for light and being light in the midst of so much darkness. Also ... Brittany shares some really BIG NEWS!
Resource Links from this episode: Lunch with Mr Chip
Publish Date 4-30-20
We are getting some great advice this week from Malone University's Professor of Education Dr. Beth Clark-Thomas and her daughter Madsen Thomas who is a 2nd grade Teacher in the Washington DC area. In this interview Beth and Madsen are offering some very practical and, we think super helpful, advice for parents who have been thrown into having the classroom in your home.
Publish Date 3-23-20 There's a feeling in air... it's like the whole world is being forced to take a pause... slow down... and re-set. In this episode Chip shares some thoughts about how the circumstances we find ourselves in might be an "opportunity" for a family Re-Set or maybe even a personal one too. Resource Links from this episode: Chip's Live Stream Link Daily Audio Bible Episode 79 - "Talking to Your Kids About the Corona-virus" Episode 32 - "Rest, Shabbat, Sabbath, Manuha's
Publish Date 3-16-20
We wanted to offer some encouragement to parents and Grandparents this week about talking to the children in your family about the event happening the around the world due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. We also wanted to just share some resources we've found that might help as well. Please feel free to share this episode with other parents and grandparents who might be some ideas about helping children through this potentially really scary and anxious time.
A great article from the Child Mind Institute
Talking To Kids When You're Feeling Anxious
How Students Can Get Ahead During School Shut-downs
Publish Date 3-9-20
It's another Dad Episode and the guys are tackling, what for some might be a Hot Button subject... Disciplining Children. Listen in on the conversation as they talk about the challenging and changing dynamics around this topic.
Publish Date 3-2-20
“Who are you, Lord my God, and who am I?” One of the stories about St. Francis of Assisi relates how a brother watched the saint in prayer, and heard him pray the words, “Who are you, Lord my God, and who am I?” Even the Saints were needing to find their identity in Christ... the struggle is real and with us still today to be sure. Brittany is off to speak to a conference of young Christian women about this very topic. Britt gives you a snapshot of what she'll be sharing at the conference.
Publish Date 2-24-20 It sounds counter intuitive when you sat it but letting your kids take risks and fail is actually a really good parenting move on your part! This week's topic was inspired by Episode 71 "We Have To Try" and Josh's comment that he wanted to give their daughter Riley permission to take risks even if those risks mean she has to experience falling down, a lot. His reasoning was he knew how much she would benefit from the growth that is happening for her in those high risk moments. It's Risky Business in parenting but without risk there is no growth... the reward is in the risk. Brittany shares her experience working with College students and recognizing the difference between those whose parents gave them a chance to take risks and fail and ones with parents whose mission was to clear away every obstacle. Check out Love Lives Here by Maria Goff
Publish Date 2-17-20 This week we have another Brand New Dad Episode... this week the conversation is short but sweet here on the heels of Valentines Day. We thought it appropriate to share this really excellent conversation as the guys share honestly about how their wives are making them better men. We hope you are encouraged by this chat. Phil Keaggy's beautiful piece, Tennessee Morning makes another appearance this week as well. Check out all of Phil's Music Here. Chris mentions Tim Keller and some of his thoughts on marriage... check out His Book Here.
Publish Date 2-10-20 We are back this week with another installment of the Dad Episodes. Chip is joined by sometime co-host Josh Osborn, Josh Graham, Joe Osborn and Chris Holm. Chip asks this question... "How has the #Metoo movement affected you in your parenting goals, style with your kids? All of these guys are Dad's of daughters and some have both girls and boys in there household. This conversation is a good one and an important one for men to have with each other. It's also very interesting to hear the honesty and genuine concern and care these Dads express in some of what they share in this episode. The Bumper music in this episode: "Tennesee Morning" by Phil Keaggy from the Album 220 The Upper Room Podcast with Chris Holm
Publish Date 2-3-20 When it comes to conversations around those BIG topics like LOVE... how do you make it small enough or simple enough to share with children? Or heck with anyone of any age... even for yourself... how do we practically apply any of this within our families? Chip and Brittany are talking about that very thing in this episode and they're taking a journey into the garden... well at least metaphorically speaking.
Publish Date 1-27-20 As we have been thinking about the new season of our podcast we have been captivated by this idea of the Transforming Power of God's Love. So Love... is what we're going to be just living with for awhile in our podcast. Chip and Britt pick up where they left off from the Season 2 Kickoff Episode. Check out The Upper Room Fellowship Podcast and Chris Holm's series on Love. Check out Bob Goff Check out Lakeside Ohio Get Chip's song Love, Love, Love, Love
Publish Date 1-20-20 This week we are transporting our listeners to The Upper Room Fellowship in Columbiana, Ohio on a recent Sunday morning to hear some good words from Josh and Megan Osborn. If you haven't heard their story check out the interview we did with them last year. It's a multi part interview that begins at Episode 18. Their story is one of heartbreak, hope, healing and overcoming. This is really a continuation of the story of how how God continues to work in and through this little family. Also there's a companion video to go with this episode. This is the video Josh describes at the end. Check it out here and please feel free to share it with your friends... it's very inspiring. Follow Riley's journey on Riley Updates on Facebook.
Publish Date 1-13-20 How are those Resolutions going? Do you feel sometimes a bit overwhelmed by all the New Year New Leaf, New Year New You chatter that is just about everywhere this time of year? Chip and Britt have a pretty lively conversation around this topic... Chip is kind weary of it all... Britt is excited and inspired by those kind of things this time year... listen in and see where the conversation takes them. We hope you'll be encouraged and inspired by this episode regardless of which side of the self-improvement conversation you come down on.
Publish Date 1-6-20 We are back everyone and happy to be kicking off season 2 of the podcast, We really are just wanting to greet you all and re-connect in this episode but also we thought it would be fun to shoot some video and post as well. So to kick off this new season we are welcoming you in to check out our creative spaces and how we do what we when we record. We may be posting more video with future episode. You'll be able to watch any video episodes we publish here on our website and on Chip's You Tube Channel.
Publish Date 5-27-19 After 68 consecutive weekly published episode, we've decided to take a summer hiatus to refresh, renew and regroup. In this episode Chip and Brittany offer you, the listener their wish for you for this summer. Have a great summer and please if you get the chance to leave a 5 Start Rating and Review of the Roots and Wings Podcast. That is so very helpful to make the podcast more discoverable and accessible to more people. Also, don't forget to visit our Facebook page and join the Better Together Group. Have a great summer! We will be back with new episodes this Fall.
Publish Date 5-20-19 This is Part Three of our "Dad Episodes Series"... We've been wanting to record some episodes that would speak to and encourage our Dad Listeners. So we thought what better way to connect with all the Dads in the audience than to have a bunch of Dads on the Podcast! So we recorded a conversation with four Dads who also happen to be really good friends. This part of the conversation the guys are talking about discovering their wives "love language" and how they use that knowledge in their marriages to love their Wives well. We hope you enjoy the conversation and are encouraged too. The 5 Love Languages - Gary Chapman
Publish Date 5-13-19 3 Most Important Things ... a child needs from a parent... Time, Touch, and Attention. Of course, there may be more than 3 for sure but these have to be in the top 10 at least. Listen to Chip and Britt's conversation and see if this episode stirs something up in you. Also, don't forget to join the new "Better Together" Facebook Group and help us grow the community of friends and families around the podcast. And please leave a review and rate us on iTunes Podcast.
Publish Date 5-6-19 We are sharing some Podcast News with you our listeners this week. The Roots and Wings Podcast will be taking a hiatus for the summer months of June, July, and August. The last episode for the spring will be May 27th then we will be taking the summer to consider what's been working and what needs some tweaking for future episodes. We plan to be back with all new episodes in the Fall. Change is never an easy thing for anybody but the truth is growth and development can only come through change and that's true with this podcast as well. We want to produce the very best content we can and make the Roots and Wings Podcast vibrant resource for families. We are also excited to share a brand new resource with you... the Roots and Wings Podcast "Better Together" Facebook Group. This is a private group we've set up for R&W Pod Listeners where folks can share ideas, frustrations, concerns, victories, and encouragement. We really do believe this idea that nobody is meant to do life alone and that we are all truly better together when we are for each other and cheering one another on. We hope this group can be a place to grow community and connectedness around this conversation about faith, family, children, marriage, work, play, and just life.
Publish Date 4-29-19 This is Part Two of our "Dad Episodes Series"... We've been wanting to record some episodes that would speak to and encourage our Dad Listeners. So we thought what better way to connect with all the Dads in the audience than to have a bunch of Dads on the Podcast! So we recorded a conversation with four Dads who also happen to be really good friends. This part of the conversation touches on how kids changed their marriage, date night, finding a babysitter and more! We hope you enjoy the conversation and are encouraged too. The 5 Love Languages - Gary Chapman
Publish Date 4-22-19 Are you saying things to your kids over and over again till they know what you're going to say before you even say it? Hopefully, what they're hearing from you over and over again are words of love and encouragement rather than constantly being corrected or reprimanded. Why is it so easy for us to be quick to criticize or correct our kids? It seems like we need to be more intentional about speaking words of affirmation and encouragement. For some reason, this does not come as natural to us. Wouldn't it be great if we told our kids we loved them so many times and in so many ways that they actually become second nature to us and our kids would just expect it? "Love Lives Here" - Maria Goff
Publish Date 4-15-19
We've been wanting to record some episodes that would speak to and encourage our Dad Listeners. So we thought what better way to connect with all the Dads in the audience than to have a bunch of Dads on the Podcast! So we are kicking off Part One of "The Dad Episodes" with Chip and special guest co-host Josh who will fill you in on what the Dad Episodes are all about. Oh and we think our female listeners will appreciate these episodes as well :-)
Publish Date 4-8-19 It's the beginning of touring season for Chip and we are working on producing some great interviews to air this spring and summer. So we're bringing you a Special ENCORE Episode this week an episode that was a favorite of our listeners when it first aired in March of last year. We're talking about the idea of helping kids to make the faith traditions they may be inheriting from us their very own. The truth is this faith of ours and the heritage of faith we may have received from our parents and grandparents probably looks a lot different than it did for them. It makes sense then that our children's and grandchildren's faith will also look a bit different than ours. This episode also features a song called My Dad's Coat that Chip wrote and features his friend Phil Keaggy on electric guitar and vocals.
Publish Date 4-1-19
Fresh off the road from a Root and Wings Workshop and Family Concert Chip shares with Brittany a bit about a really special time with Parents in Columbus, Ohio. Get all the info about out how to bring the Roots and Wings Workshop bundled with a Family Concert to your community.
Publish Date 3-25-19 In this episode we have the special pleasure of interviewing another Father/Daughter Team... Greg Aker and his daughter Leslie Garrity. We got wind of a very special Father/Daughter relationship that Greg and Leslie share and we wanted to talk to them about it so we invited them into the studio and this is the result. Pull up a chair and join in this very fun and really good conversation. Check out Leslie Garrity's very popular Fashion Focused Instagram and her WebPosts
Publish Date 3-18-19 There's no such thing as "Perfect Parenting" or "Perfect Children" it's just not a reality. So why then do we spend so much of our lives either striving for perfection or demanding perfection in others when the truth is we are all imperfect people? So many of us walk around with deep wounds and so much baggage feeling like we are failing at life because we are not measuring up to this ideal Mom, Dad, Partner, Son, Daughter, or Friend we might be measuring ourselves with. We need to somehow get our minds around the fact that this idea of perfection is not reality. There are no perfect people, no perfect parents, no perfect kids, and no perfect families. So maybe that's the bad news, but here's the good news you are enough. Did you hear that bit of "gospel"? God knows us and sees us just the way we are with all of our imperfections and flaws and still loves us with complete and everlasting love. An unconditional, transforming love that will absolutely bring wholeness and healing to our lives and to our parenting and marriage relationships.
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Publish Date 3-11-19 Special guest Author-Blogger-Speaker-Event Planner-Mom Kristen Tiber is on the podcast this week. Kristen and her husband, Dan, met on a blind date fifteen years ago. Two years later, they married and now have two elementary-aged children. Kristen shares her story of how she thought her path was clearly defined only to see God direct her in a completely different and very surprising new direction. Kristen also shares about her books Teach Me To Serve: 99 Ways Preschoolers Can Learn to Serve and Bless Others and recently released At the Well: Discovering God’s Plan for Finding True Love Check out Kristen's Blog: Celebrate Every Day With Me Visit Kristen's Website: www.kristentiber.com Kristen's Books - Teach Me To Serve and At The Well
Publish Date 3-4-19 Britt is back from Sarasota, Florida and fresh off of Siesta Key Beach feeling renewed, refreshed and full of some thoughtful and encouraging things to share... also just a little tan too :-)
Publish Date 2-25-19 Chip is flying solo in this shortened episode as Brittany is away on Spring Break! In this episode Chip shares a story and some wisdom he received as a young father from a man who loved Jesus, loved his family and loved people. We hope you find these thoughts encouraging and helpful. Join the Roots and Wings Podcast community on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Publish Date 2-18-19 We hope this episode will be an encouraging one for you. As always we are cheering you on in your parenting adventure with this thought.... "You are a better parent than you think you are" So how can we say that? Well... listen in and find out and be encouraged. Join the community and share your story, thoughts and ideas with us by sending us an email or join Roots and Wings Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Publish Date 2-4-19 I was going through some old file folders and found some notes I jotted down from a radio show discussion panel on parenting. I honestly don't remember the name of the radio show or source but I thought they were important enough to write down at the time and rediscovering them today I think they might be worth sharing with other parents out there. Ephesians 6:4 encourages us with this thought: "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." Another translation says, "do not provoke your children to anger". Seems like a no brainer doesn't it ? And yet I know in my adventures in parenting I've been guilty of doing just that. I think that's why I must have taken the time to take these notes when I heard that radio interview. Here's a link to read the blog post and review the "8 Ways to Exasperate Your Kids" and I hope you'll be encouraged by these thoughts in your parenting adventures.
Publish Date 1-28-19 Here in the "Bleak Mid Winter" we are thinking about the rhythms and seasons of life. In this particular season we all begin to feel the effects of shorter days and longer night of ice and snow and cold if you live in the northern part of the United States. Chip and Brittany are talking about how they're dealing with this time of year and exploring the idea of even embracing the natural rhythms of nature and life and how there may be something good happening in this time. If your family is beginning to show signs of Cabin Fever we hope this episode will be an encouragement and even give you some fun ideas for your family.
Publish Date 1-21-19 We're thinking about how important it is for us to seek and share forgiveness for healthy, vibrant family relationships. For parents it's vital for us to model forgiveness in our homes. Here's a link to the Ted Radio Podcast "Forgiveness" episode that inspired this conversation.
Publish Date 1-14-19 We're all still feeling the newness of 2019 and the sense of standing on the threshold of something new and that anything could happen! Are you ready to dive in? In this episode Chip and Brittany are inviting you out to play in the fresh new fallen snow of a brand new year!
Isaiah 43:18-19 New International Version 18 ‘Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 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.
Publish Date 1-7-19
It's the first episode of 2019 and Chip and Brittany are talking about all the feelings and emotions that come as we stand on the threshold of brand new year. They talk about the importance of not only marking time and celebrated where we've been also making a plan and having a strategy for where we are going. Links to persons and places mentioned in this episode: Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex The Daily Audio Bible - Brian Hardin
Girl Wash Your Face - Rachel Hollis
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Publish Date 12-31-18 Here in the midst of a Holiday season it's the last episode of 2018... Chip and Brittany are reflecting a bit on the beginnings of R&W Podcast and some of their favorite moments. They also share a few stats and are asking for your input as well. Happy New Year!!!
Publish Date 12-24-18 Grab a cup of Christmas cheer, pull up a seat next to the fire and join the conversation. Chip and Brittany reflect on Christmas and time spent with the ones you love and the ones who love you. Wishing you a very merry Christmas. The Christmas music heard in this episode is from Sufjan Stevens Songs for Christmas
Publish Date 12-17-18 It's our Christmas Memories Episode... We've gathered some wonderful Christmas music along with even more wonderful Christmas Memories from some of our listeners and friends. We hope you enjoy this one and maybe make some memories with your family and friends this Christmas Season. Music in this Episode: Chip Richter's- Very, Merry, Dashing, Dancing, Jingle, Ringing, Christmas CD Phil Keaggy's- An Angel's Christmas Acoustic Christmas - Spirited Holiday Instrumentals
Publish Date 12-10-18 It's the one about the Christmas Controversy. What do you tell your kids about Santa Claus... is he real... is he pretend... or neither? Chip and Brittany are talking about their own experience about how Brittany's dad handled it one way and then another way after a change of heart. Listen to the end for "Must Be Santa" from Chip's Christmas CD... and if you want to hear more get the whole CD and just pay what you like... click here.
Publish Date 12-3-18 This past Sunday, December 2nd, was the kick-off for the first Sunday of Advent. This week Brittany and Chip are talking about Advent, what it's all about, how people celebrate it and how you can bring the season of Advent into your home and share it with your children. Brittany shares a bit about making her homemade Advent wreath (see pic below) and they talk about several good resources to give you some ideas about how to Bring Advent Home for your family this Christmas season. Advent (ˈædˌvɛnt ; adˈventˌ) noun 1. the period including the four Sundays just before Christmas 2. Theology a. the birth of Christ b. Second Coming 3. [a-] a coming or arrival Word origin of 'advent' ME & OFr avent < ML adventus < pp. of L advenire, to come
Publish Date 11-26-18
This week Chip and Brittany are talking about and unpacking an article from Victoria Prooday who is an occupational therapist with years of experience working with children, parents, and teachers. In her practice she is seeing something so widespread and alarming that they wanted to talk about it and share her article and thoughts.
Links for this episode: Deep Roots at Home Blog Victoria Prooday
Publish Date 11-19-18 Happy Thanksgiving Week! We're talking about "Growing Gratitude" in our families in this 3 part series. Chip and Brittany are talking about how this "practice" of mindfulness in gratitude and thanksgiving has touched them. We hope you've found these discussions inspiring and encouraging for you and your family. Remember we really would love to see a pic of your gratitude tree if you have one going. Email it to us or post up with #rootsandwings
Publish Date 11-12-18 We're talking about how we can "Grow Gratitude" in our families and with our children. Last week we talked about doing a Thankful Tree as a fun way to be mindful and cultivate thankfulness. Remember we really would love to see a pic of your gratitude tree if you have one going. Email it to us or post up with #rootsandwings . This week we get to talk to the person inspired The Thankful Tree that we have all been doing the last few years. Brittany and Megan talked about her last week, Aunt Monica aka Monica Stryffeler. Monica has been on our podcast before with her husband Bruce talking about communicating with our kids. Monica shares with us how The Thanksgiving Tree came about and how it has impacted not only her family but many friends and extended family.
Publish Date 11-5-18 This week we kick off a new series, leading up to Thanksgiving, we are calling "Growing Gratitude In Your Family". As we approach this special season we'll be exploring some fun creative ideas around the idea being mindful and thankful and how we might cultivate, nurture and grow that practice within our hearts and homes. Chip and Brittany kick off the series this week with a special guest... Brittany's sister Megan joins the conversation sharing a fun and creative idea she does every year with her family... it's a Thanksgiving Tree!
Publish Date 10-29-18
Chip and Brittany are joined by a very special guest in this week's episode... Mary Beth Richter, Chip's wife and Britt's Mom! This week the topic of conversation is organization... specifically as it relates to busy families. With busy school schedules and after school activities plus the day to day things that come with an active family life; trying to keep all your ducks in a row can be a challenge. Mary Beth is a gifted administrator and self confessed "obsessive list maker" and she shares some of her personal experience and tips for how she helped keep her family all on the same page.
Publish Date 10-22-18 Recently Brittany participated in a "Poverty Simulation" and it's begun an awakening deep within that she shares in this episode. Chip shares some thoughts about how to see a growing empathy and compassion working in our kids. Once again you're invited to join the conversation by sending us a comment or topic idea. Email Brittany@chiprichter.com / Chip@chiprichter.com
Publish Date 10-15-18 Monday Night Football and Drew Brees inspired this episode. Chip and Brittany are talking about helping kids develop a healthy work ethic. Teaching kids about our work and how we do it and why we do it is really important. Modeling a good, healthy and balanced work ethic for our children is equally important. We all need reminded from time to time about maintaining that healthy balance in our work life and that little eyes and ears are watching how we do it... so make it an opportunity and a teaching moment for your kids. Just like Drew Brees did for his children as the whole country watched on National Television. "I love you guys so much," Brees said while hugging his three sons. "You can accomplish anything in life if you are willing to work for it." Check Out Drew Brees Dream Foundation
Publish Date 10-8-18 This is Part 2 of a great interview Brittany did with her Mother-in-law Diane Estep. Last week Diane shared her story of meeting and marrying her husband Eddie and becoming Momma to her boys Josh and Jeff. This week the conversation continues as Diane shares some wonderful insight about raising boys and what it's like for (PKs) kids whose parents are in Pastoral Ministry.We hope you'll be encouraged as you listen in.
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Publish Date 10-1-18
In this episode Brittany gets to interview her mother-inlaw Diane Estep. This is Part 1 of a great conversation Brittany and Diane has as Diane shares her story of becoming a wife, entering into the life of pastoral ministry and becoming Momma to their two boys. She shares some wonderful insight and parenting wisdom gained from her years as a Mom and Partner in Ministry with her husband Eddie.
Publish Date 9-24-18 Life comes at all of us sometimes hard and fast, sometimes gentle and slow. None of us are guaranteed anything other than the moments we have right now. Join Brittany and Chip in this episode as Britt shares some real life things happening in her and Jeff's lives right now and what God is revealing to their hearts. The idea that we really only have this moment and how important to never take for granted but rather count every blessing and celebrate every single day. Links to things mentioned in this episode: Richard Rohr's Daily Meditation - "Great Love and Great Suffering" Rend Collective - "Counting Every Blessing"
Publish Date 9-17-18 Recently Chip was inspired by a podcast episode from Rob Bell all about "Menuha" or "Rest", "Shabbat", "Sabbath" Chip and Brittany talk about the legalism that can sometimes surround the idea of observing a "Sabbath" and how that has caused some of us to grow weary of the practice and maybe even ignore it all together. Chip shares some of the take aways from Rob Bell's podcast episode that resonated with him and inspired him to explore the rhythm of Menuha and what it means for the fulness of our lives. We hope this conversation will encourage you in finding opportunity and meaning in taking a rest from your work and discover the spiritual significance of celebrating a season of creating/building/working through rest. Rob Bell's Podcast Episode #204 "Menuha!"
Publish Date 9-10-18 This episode deals with the topic of friendships and all that goes with that. Why are friendships important, how do we help our kids develop friendships, how do we encourage healthy friendships, how can we be sure our child's friends will be good for them? These are just a few questions Chip and Brittany get into in this episode. Give us your feedback share some of your ideas with us and our listeners. Email: Chip@ChipRichter.com Brittany@ChipRichter.com Roots and Wings Podcast On Facebook Roots and Wings Podcast on Instagram Roots and Wings Podcast on Twitter
Publish Date 9-4-18 In this episode we are glad to welcome Brittany back to the microphone after her few weeks away working through some major career, life and family changes. In fact that and the season of change we all find ourselves in, transitioning from summer to fall, back to school, new seasons of life and so on is what inspired this conversation. How does your family handle change? How do you feel personally when it's all happening? What do you do with all those feelings you are feeling and what about your kids? How do you help them in the midst of major changes that come your way? We touch on some of those questions and more in this episode.
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Publish Date 8-27-18 This episode comes to you direct from the shores of Lake Erie where Chip is finishing up the summer season at Lakeside Chautauqua. He still flying solo in this one and adding a few thoughts to the episode from last week all about feeling a little anxious as we send our kids off to a new school year. Chip says, "I've been "liking" lots of pics being posted on my social media platforms from families I know whose kids are starting their "First Day of (kindergarten, 1st Grade... fill in the blank here) and reading the accompanying comments of their parents. I can't help but pick up as I read between the lines some of the anxiety in those comments... and in truth I can sure understand that... I remember sending my kids off to kindergarten, 1st grade, first day of junior high or first day of high school (YIKES)... those were anxious times for me for sure and I can relate! In the first place you can't believe they are old enough to be doing this! In the second place you're certain they are not ready for this! And finally in the third place there's nothing you can do about it... ready or not, it's happening and there's not a thing you can do to slow it down or delay the inevitable and anxiety may be running high."
This week we are sharing a few more practical parenting tips to help support your kids during the school year whatever the season they're in (Elementary, JR High, High School even College).
Publish Date 8-20-18 In this episode Chip is flying solo as Brittany is not able to join the conversation because she Jeff are up to their eyeballs in a new transitional season of starting a new job, moving and starting work on a Masters degree. Actually a lot of what Brittny is doing has to do with the phrase Back to School! Here in the final weeks of summer we are squeezing out the last drops of summertime while looking ahead into the transitional season of Back To School. The phrase "Back to School" may bring cries of "oh no say it isn't so" from the kids and "I thought it would never get here" from the parents! If your morning the passing of summer or doing a happy dance for back to school time most parents, and their children, will at some point experience along the way a bit of anxiety that comes with a new transitional season. We hope this episode will be encouraging for you and inspire you to get connected with other parents who might be feeling the same emotions and anxieties and to go to the One who knows us and our kids the best and who loves us all more than we can imagine!
Publish Date 8-13-18 In this episode Brittany and Chip talk about and explore the importance of nurturing and providing kids the opportunity to use their imaginations and creativity. They talk about some real life experiences of how imagination and creativity came into play in their household and some of the fun results of that. We hope you'll be inspired to look for opportunities to give your children's imaginations and creativity a chance to not only grow but thrive.
Lady Bug's Living Room available on iTunes
Publish Date 8-6-18
This is kind of a different episode... Brittany and Chip recorded this one together in the back yard at a picnic table in Lakeside just getting a chance to catch up and chat. We hope you enjoy this episode and are inspired by some of what they share about what's been happening in their lives and how God is touching and speaking to their hearts. There's some fun Father/Daughter moments in this one too... we hope ya'll like it.There are lots of links mentioned in this episode so here you go:
Chip's New LIVE Concert DVD
Mount Vernon University
Everybody Always - by Bob Goff
Lakeside Chautauqua in Lakeside, Ohio
Roots and Wings on Facebook
Roots and Wings on Instagram
Roots and Wings Podcast Website
Publish Date 7-30-18 This episode is a part 2 of a conversation with Chip joined his daughters Brittany and Megan as they talk about a topic that can be very sensitive for some families. Nurturing a healthy self-esteem and body image is so important for our children, especially girls although boys are needing just as much encouragement and parenting in this too. We live in a culture/society overly focused on outward appearances. Children, especially tweens and teens are literally being bombarded with messages of "what you should look like"... do you remember Junior High, remember the first day of school going to 7th grade? The pressure and anxiety kids feel is very real as parents and grandparents we really need to be aware and have a strategy to help our children grow up to have a healthy (and we should put the emphasis on "Healthy") sense of confidence, self esteem and body image. Brittany and Megan shed some light on this topic from a girls perspective and share some personal things they experienced growing up and how they maneuvered this delicate and sometimes difficult time of life. Chip offers some thoughts about how to make a strategy and a few tips.
Publish Date 7-23-18 In this episode Chip is joined by not only his daughter Brittany but also his daughter Megan as they talk about a topic that can be very sensitive for some families. Nurturing a healthy self-esteem and body image is so important for our children, especially girls although boys are needing just as much encouragement and parenting in this too. We live in a culture/society overly focused on outward appearances. Children, especially tweens and teens are literally being bombarded with messages of "what you should look like"... do you remember Junior High, remember the first day of school going to 7th grade? The pressure and anxiety kids feel is very real as parents and grandparents we really need to be aware and have a strategy to help our children grow up to have a healthy (and we should put the emphasis on "Healthy") sense of confidence, self esteem and body image. Brittany and Megan shed some light on this topic from a girls perspective and share some personal things they experienced growing up and how they maneuvered this delicate and sometimes difficult time of life. Chip offers some thoughts about how to make a strategy and a few tips.
Publish Date 7-16-18 Happy summer everyone... well we are in the "Thick of Summer" right smack in the middle. How is your intentional summer going? Are you getting to all those fun summer plans you made or is your family summer just slip, slip, slipping by? If you're like us you might be a little disappointed that you have not been able to realize some of those amazing plans you had in mind for your family. Well we hope this episode will encourage you not only in your summer plans but in your whole outlook on life and plans and schedules we all make for our families. So take a few minutes with a cold drink, put your feet up and "be still, mindful and present" as you listen to this episode and be encouraged! Link to things mentioned in this episode: Lakeside Chautauqua Everybody Always - Bob Goff
Publish Date 7-9-18
This episode will conclude our 5 part interview with Josh and Megan Osborn as they have been telling their family story of their twin baby girls, Finley and Riley, being born at 23 weeks 6 days. The heartbreak of losing Finley only a few hours after she was born and then Riley's fight for survival. This week they continue to share about the surgeries, procedures and amazing care Riley received in her long stay in Akron Children's Hospital NICU and the day they finally bring her home and reality of the journey ahead. The Osborns share a story that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, one that has taken them on journey of faith, hope and love. We wanted to give them plenty of time to tell their story and so that's why it's a 5 part interview.... We so appreciate their willingness to open up and give our listeners a glimpse into such a personal and difficult time. Their hope is that some part of their journey will inspire, encourage and build up others who have faced or might be facing a truly difficult family crisis. Riley continues to amaze and inspire us and her Doctors and Therapists. Check out photos and videos as well as follow Riley's progress on the Riley Updates Facebook page. There's also been a Go Fund Me Website set up by friends of the Osborns that will help cover costs for medical procedures and equipment not covered by their insurance. (Links Below)
Links to resources mentioned in this interview: Riley Updates on Facebook Osborn Fmily Go Fund Me 23 Weeks 6 Days / Radiolab "The Girl Who Lived" - Akron Children's Hospital
Publish Date 7-2-18 This is part 4 of a 5 part interview with Josh and Megan Osborn as they tell their family story of their twin baby girls, Finley and Riley, and the shock, uncertainty and eventual heartbreak of going into labor and the babies being born at 23 weeks 6 days and losing Finley only a few hours later and Riley's fight for survival. Last week we learned just 24 hours after she was born they got news that Riley was "crashing" and experiencing bleeding in her lungs as well as a grade 4 brain bleed on the left side. The Medical Team caring for Riley has had the difficult job of telling Josh and Megan all of the many bad things that will likely come from the brain bleed Riley is experiencing. Last week when we left off Josh and Megan were about to tell us how they responded to the medical staff when asked if they wanted to continue Riley's care and how they came to that decision. Josh and Megan share a story that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, one that has taken them on journey of faith, hope and love. We wanted to give them plenty of time to tell their story and so that's why it's a 5 part interview.... We so appreciate their willingness to open up and give our listeners a glimpse into such a personal and difficult time. Their hope is that some part of their journey will inspire, encourage and build up others who have faced or might be facing a truly difficult family crisis.
Links to resources mentioned in this interview: Riley Updates on Facebook 23 Weeks 6 Days / Radiolab "The Girl Who Lived" - Akron Children's Hospital
Publish Date 6-25-18 We continue with part 3 of a 5 part interview with Josh and Megan Osborn as they share their story of being pregnant with twin girls and the shock, uncertainty and eventual heartbreak of Megan going into labor and the babies being born at 23 weeks 6 days and losing Finley only a few hours later We pick up the story just as Finley's sister Riley is crashing and heading into a really desperate medical situation.
Josh and Megan share a story that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, one that has taken them on journey of faith, hope and love. We wanted to give them plenty of time to tell their story and so that's why it's a 5 part interview.... We so appreciate their willingness to open up and give our listeners a glimpse into such a personal and difficult time. Their hope is that some part of their journey will inspire, encourage and build up others who have faced or might be facing a truly difficult family crisis. Links to resources mentioned in this interview: Riley Updates on Facebook 23 Weeks 6 Days / Radiolab "The Girl Who Lived" - Akron Children's Hospital
Publish Date 6-18-18
This week we continue with part 2 of a 5 part interview with Josh and Megan Osborn. They continue to share their story of discovering they would be having twins only to have the joy of that news followed by the shock and uncertainty of Megan going into labor and the babies being born at 23 weeks 6 days! Josh and Megan share a story that is both heartbreaking and inspiring, one that has taken them on a journey of faith, hope and love. We wanted to give them plenty of time to tell their story and so that's why it's a 5 part interview. We so appreciate their willingness to open up and give our listeners a glimpse into such a personal and difficult time. Their hope is that by sharing their story some part of this journey will inspire, encourage and build up others who have faced or might be facing a truly difficult family crisis.
Links to resources mentioned in this interview: Riley Updates on Facebook 23 Weeks 6 Days / Radiolab
Publish Date 6-11-18 This week we are pleased to present part 1 of an interview with Josh and Megan Osborn. They share their story of deciding to start their family then being overjoyed to learn the day before Christmas that they were not only pregnant but would be having twins! Josh and Megan share a story that has taken them on a journey of faith, hope and love that has been both heartbreaking and inspiring. We wanted to give them plenty of time to tell their story and so this is just part 1 of a 5 part interview.... We so appreciate their willingness to open up and give our listeners a glimpse into such a personal and difficult time. Their hope is that some part of their journey will inspire, encourage and build up others who have faced or might be facing a family crisis.
Links to resources mentioned in this episode: Riley Updates on Facebook 23 Weeks 6 Days / Radiolab
In this episode Chip and Brittany are joined by special guest, Megan Osborn, who happens to be Brittany's sister and Chip's "First Born". Social Media and Picture Perfect Families is the topic of conversation today and they way find ourselves comparing our homes, kids, marriages and ourselves to what see on Instagram and Facebook and other social media platforms. Megan and Brittany share some of their real life experience and struggles with balancing their use of social media. They also share some wonderful positive experiences about how social media has been an inspiration and encouragement for them in their lives. Links to persons and places mentioned in this episode you may want to check out: Riley Updates Bob Goff
It's Memorial Day weekend... the traditional kickoff of summertime. In this episode Chip and Brittany reminisce about some fun summertime family times and talk about some ideas for families to have an "Intentional Summer". Making memories out of moments sometimes happens because we plan for it and sometimes because we don't. Just taking life as it comes can be good but making a plan is never a bad idea. You can always go off the path and make it up as you go but it's nice to know the path is there if you need it. A bonus feature in this episode... a LIVE version of Chip Richter's "Ice Cream" song from his upcoming Live Concert DVD "Chip Richter LIVE from Hoover Auditorium". You can help support this project via Chip's Kickstarter Campaign ending Saturday, June 3rd, 2018 ... Make a Pledge Today!
Resources mentioned in this episode: Kristen Tibor's Blog "Celebrate Every Day With Me" Kristen is a former Wedding & Event Planner blogging about fun ways to celebrate each and every day and the special occasions of life. Here you'll find inspiration for family fun, children's activities, party planning and a faith-filled life.
Lakeside - A Wonderful Family Vacation and Retreat Spot Since 1874, Lakeside has been Ohio’s answer to New York’s Chautauqua. Tidy 19th-century summer cottages remain the heart of this quiet beach town. Stroll the village’s Lakefront Path,overflowing beds of hollyhocks and black-eyed Susans to one side and the lapping Lake Erie surf to the other, before an evening of live music and author readings.
This is the final episode of three we're calling "Can You Hear Me Now?" It's all about communication within the family. We're talking about communicating with our kids and with our spouse. Last week we were introduced to Bruce and Monica Stryffeler who began to share their story and real life perspective about learning to understand the different communication styles in their marriage and of their children. This week we pick up where we left off with the second part of the interview. Bruce and Monica continue to share some wonderful insights and encouragement from their family and parenting journey.
This is part two of a three part episode we're calling "Can You Hear Me Now?" It's all about communication within the family. We're talking about communicating with our kids and with our spouse and how that can be a challenge if some of your family members are not all that "chatty". In last week's' episode we introduced this idea and we talked about all of us have a unique communication style and how our kids can so different as well. We talked about some practical ways to enhance the communication that goes on within the family. In Part 2 this week you'll get to hear from a couple who will share some real life examples of some of the very things we talked about last week. We're playing the first part of a two part interview with Bruce and Monica Stryffeler who share a real life perspective about how they learned to understand the different communication styles in their marriage and then their children. They share how they learned to make room for and work within those unique family dynamics and how they found success in connecting and growing healthy lines of communication within the family. Bruce and Monica share some wonderful insights and encouragement from their partnering and parenting journey.
This episode is all about communication in the family. Chip and Brittany discovered as they started talking this going to be a big topic with lots of ground to cover and lots to talk about so this is going to be the first of two, maybe even three episodes on this topic in the next few weeks. We all know how important healthy communication in business, friendships and for sure a marriages. Well it's no less important in parenting but what happens if one of the kids, or one of the parents, is just not much a talker? Chip and Brittany are talking about what that looks like and some real life tips and practical ideas to overcome that family dynamic.
Never underestimate the importance of family dinnertime. It’s not so much about what’s on the table as it is who’s around the table. So many good things can happen when we are able to gather together for a family meal on a regular basis. Taking time to step away from busy schedules and activities that take us all in different directions to come together to regroup, reconnect and center ourselves is so important. Sadly the practice of a regular family dinnertime is disappearing in many homes.
In this episode Chip and Brittany reminisce about good times and wonderful conversations shared around the dinner table at “Richter Ranch” and talk about some fun ideas and practical tips to help make it a tradition at your house.
As Christians we know how important it is to have a regular dose of scripture coming into our lives and if we're honest we also know how hit and miss that can be at times. It's equally important to make sure our kids are exposed to scripture on a regular basis. In the same way that we make sure our children are eating right getting all the vitamins and nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong... we recognize it's just the same with their spiritual health and wellness and scripture is very much a part of that.
This episode is filled with some very practical ideas families can try at home to begin introducing scripture to children and make it part of their daily lives. Check out the links below for some of the online resources we talk about in this episode.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Adventures in Odyssey
Slugs and Bugs
Vegietales
Phil Vischer - What's in the Bible
Phil Vischer Podcast
This episode topic is lifted from the news as Chip and Britt talk about the recent legislation passed by Utah law makers legalizing so called Free-range parenting. The idea here is that parents who give their kids the freedom and independance to play outside, walk to school, ride their bike, etc. without constant parental supervision will not be subjected to investigation and possible prosicution by child-welfare authorities.
Critics of this law say letting kids strike out on their own can expose them to serious dangers, from criminals to cars. They agree with the legal action and investigation of parents like the Maryland couple who allowed their 10- and 6-year-old children to walk home alone from a park in 2015. But lawmakers and policy groups in Utah and several other states say the protective pendulum has swung too far, and it's time to tell parents who raise their children in a healthy environment can grant them more freedom.
Mentioned in this episode:
Free-range Parenting Law - Article
Free Range Kids Movement Website
This is part two of a two part interview with Chip's Parents, Brittany's Grandparents... Don & Lois Richter. This is a candid and insightful conversation about faith, family and parenting from a Mom and a Dad who have been partnering in the job of parenting and grandparenting and journeying together in love and faith for many years. We hope you find great inspiration and encouragement from this interview.
This is part one of a two part interview with Chip's Parents, Brittany's Grandparents... Don & Lois Richter. This is a candid and insightful conversation about faith, family and parenting from a Mom and a Dad who have been partnering in the job of parenting and grandparenting and journeying together in love and faith for many years. We hope you find great inspiration and encouragement from this interview.
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Chip and Brittany reply to their very first voice memo question from new Mom Chelsea... what do you do with the fear that comes with being a new parent that you're going to mess this parenting thing up? Also how do you deal with the feeling that you may not be doing enough for your kids especially when both parents are working in a two career household knowing you'll be missing some things in your children's lives?
Resource articles mentioned in this episode:
"Pregnancy Changes the Brain in Ways That May Help Mothering" - NY Times
"Becoming A Father Can Rewire A Man's Brain" - IFLScience
"How Becoming A Parent Changes Your Brain" - dokteronline
Send your voice memo recorded comments or conversation starters by emailing Brittany at brittany@chiprichter.com and Chip at chip@chiprichter.com and join the conversation!
In this episode Chip and Brittany respond to a Mom's question about how to help encourage and build kindness in your kids. They explore the idea of how sowing seeds of kindness can create a ripple effect that can absolutely change your family, become a swell that can change your community and eventually become a tidal wave that can change the world!
Links to resources mentioned in this episode:
Charles Swindoll Insight for Living
Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child
Bob Goff - Love Does
Roots and Wings Podcast on Facebook
Roots and Wings Podcast on Instagram
Roots and Wings Podcast on Twitter
In this episode Chip and Brittany are talking about the idea of not only passing our faith on to our children but also the importance of helping them make it their own. The essence of this episode is captured in a fun creative way in a song Chip wrote called "My Dad's Coat"... you can listen to the whole song at the end of the episode. It features legendary guitarist and CCM singer-songwriter Phil Keaggy. We hope you enjoy this episode and the music too... tell us what you think of the podcast so far... record and send a voice memo on your smart phone Brittany@chiprichter.com or Chip@chiprichter.com
Download the title track My Dad's Coat or the whole CD on iTunes
This episode opens up with a very short but powerful audio clip from the The Help starring Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone © 2011 - Dreamworks/Touchstone Pictures. We use this clip as an example of what this show is all about... Speaking Life and Love and Wholeness over your children... calling out the best in them... the thing you may not see today but believing is in there. On the flip side checking ourselves as parents... to be less critical and slow to use harsh or hurtful words. Reacting to our children rather than responding is not the same thing... easy to say hard to do, we've all been there. We hope this episode of Roots and Wings Podcast will encourage and inspire you! Words are powerful and can bring both life and death. We should not underestimate the power of affirming, nurturing, love filled words that we can speak to our children... and we can not do it too soon or enough. Chip shares a bit about his personal revelation as a young father regarding this topic and Brittany's response in hearing it is surprising.
As always we welcome your comments and ideas for show topics record a vice memo on your smart phone and email it to Brittany@chiprichter.com or Chip@chiprichter.com or if you want to just type your comment you can do that too. Either way we would love to hear from you and add your voice to the conversation.
As we recorded this episode the season of Lent has just bgun. Chip and Brittany share some thoughts aroud the idea of how giving something up for a season can actually be not so much of a loss but really in the end a big gain... how "Less" can be "More" and how powerful that can be in our lives personally but also how we might see that practice can work within our families and children. Chip and Brittany share some real life stories of how one family used an opportunity of sharing the abundance of what they had with a family in need to show their children waht a Compassionate and Charitable Spirit can look like in action... and the really amazing thing was the children responded to the opportunity and blew the parents away!
Here's a great resource on this topic for your family from author Jen Hatmaker her book 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess (Disturbed by her family's comfortableness with American excess, Jen Hatmaker writes with humor and depth about their unique social and spiritual decision to live by a rule of seven, reducing material possessions/ distractions in order to connect with a greatly increased God.)
Send your comments and ideas for show topics to us by recording a vice memo on your smart phone and email it to Brittany@chiprichter.com or Chip@chiprichter.com or if you want to just type your comment you can do that too. Either way we would love to hear from you and add your voice to the conversation.
We are talking about LOVE... Sibling Love to be exact. So I'm sure your kids all get along perfectly together all the time, no arguments, no fighting, no name calling, no tears.... wait ... what? ... you mean that's not happening in your household? I'm teasing of course... sibling rivalry is as old as time and common in all families. So what's a good way to minimize fighting and squabbling among your children and even more important how can you use those tense times as a parenting/teaching moment to encourage love and kindness and peace within your tribe? We touch on a couple ideas and talk about a couple great resources for you to check out. (See links below) Also as a bonus we've included Chip's song "Love, Love, Love, Love" a mash up of a couple familiar vacation Bible School songs from way back when. This tune was included on Chip's CD My Dad's Coat and features the voices of his family (Chip's kids were just wee little ones see if you can pick out Brittany :-O) doing the spoken word parts... there's a link below to download the tune or the whole CD.
Resources: Love Language: The 5 Love Languages for Children by Gary D. Chapman (Author), Ross Campbell MD (Author), Ross Campbell (Author)
Love Does by Bob Goff (Published May 12th 2012 by Thomas Nelson)
Love, Love, Love, Love, by Chip Richter from the CD "My Dad's Coat"
It's our first real episode... Brittany and Chip are responding to a question from a parent who asked, "So how does it look to pass your faith on to your kids... I mean how do you even begin?" We thought this was a great question to address as we kick off the first episode and start at the beginning... the short answer to this question is... "It's All About You" ... that's where it all begins and that's our topic of conversation in this episode. If you have a thought or question or want to share a story about what's working in your family please send them to us. You can write us an email or even better record a voice memo on your phone and email that to us then we can add your voice to the conversation. Email Brittany@chiprichter.com or Chip@chiprichter.com
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