Have you ever said your child, “Don’t yell at your brother!” If so, were you yelling? What’s happening in a child’s body filled with angry is louder than what’s going on in their brain. As Christi says in this episode, “Our body sends 10 messages to...
Have you ever taken a device from your child only to have them lose their ever-loving mind? According to social researcher Dr. Jean Twenge, “That’s a good thing.”Dr. Twenge graciously joins us in season 6 to talk about raising kids in a high-tech...
"I used to think church was boring," says Landon, Josh and Christi’s 13-year-old son. He joins the show to talk about how he is learning to navigate faith and doubt, the defining faith moments he's had as a child, and what he's focuse on now that he's...
If you have children, this episode is worth every minute. Kennedy Straub, Josh and Christi’s beloved daughter, joins the show to talk about how she’s learning to navigate emotions and feelings through the lens of an 11-year-old. In this episode, we...
Make no mistake, we live in a matrix. And the bar set by Western culture for raising children is deceptively low. As parents, we do everything we can to give our kids an advantage. But is more parenting “knowledge“ really what we need? Are child...
Kids are vulnerable, and vulnerability longs for safety. Perhaps it’s no wonder Jesus tells us to become like little children. Over time, our hearts grow hardened.In this episode, Josh describes what children need, and talks about the “why” behind...
We all want to raise emotionally intelligent kids. Even more, we want them to be spiritually alive. For us, that’s what relational intelligence is all about. An overflow of experiencing the relational gospel of Jesus.As we begin season 6, we’re...
The Tender & Fierce cohort is coming up again this fall! As we find ourselves sitting in between seasons on the Famous at Home podcast, we are replaying an interview with Christi about what it means to awaken the tender & fierce parts of your...
Think about the deep neurobiological connection happening in your brain as you walk into a room and encounter someone who lights up at your presence, and the fulfilling sensation of knowing that person is beaming from the inside out with only one...
Sam Jolman says, “Talking to your children about sex should be likened to having 100 one-minute conversations.” As we continue season 5 on relational intelligence, therapist and author Sam Jolman joins us once again, this time to talk about how to...
Sam Jolman says, “The realm of evil hates your sexuality… [and] tries to, as quickly and as early as possible, join shame to your sexual story.”As we continue season 5 on relational intelligence, therapist and author Sam Jolman joins us to talk...
Every family has something that brings them alive. Whether it's an activity, adventure, or destination--it brings the family together and it's life-giving. What is it for your family? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to find purpose and foster deep relationships in 2023.
Josh and Christi talk about:
Show Notes:
Watch this episode on YouTube
Pre-order 10 Days of the Easter Story
Famous at Home coaching
Download the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list)
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How has the screen influenced your family? On one hand, you may say you want to spend less time on your phone, but actually following through is quite difficult. Screens have infiltrated every area of our lives: communication, work email, directions, Uber, grocery orders, Amazon Prime, apps for your kids, and the list goes on. So, how does a family actually make changes when it comes to screens?
Josh recently deleted a majority of the apps on his phone, practically turning his iPhone into a flip phone. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the ways it has been life-giving for their family and share practical ways you can make similar changes.
Josh and Christi talk about:
Show Notes:
Watch this episode on YouTube
Sign up for our weekly coaching newsletter and check out our revamped website
Send any questions/concerns/topics you’d like to hear about in future episodes
Pray As You Go app
Lectio 365 app
Lectio for Families app
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Am I getting parenting right? That's a question that crosses our mind quite often. Which makes anyone who decides to write a book with so bold a title as Parenting: Getting it Right, either have a lot of courage or be out of their mind. Fortunately, Pastor Andy Stanley and his wife Sandra (authors and founders of North Point Ministries), who bravely wrote such a title, have parented successfully! Sandra joins us this week to talk to Josh about their experience as parents of now three grown children.Sandra and Josh talk about:* What "it" actually means * The four seasons of parenting * Why behavior modification is not the goal, but relationship is * Ways to adapt your words and approach with your kids specific to their personality * How to reflect Jesus as your kids mirror your behavior
Show Notes:Order a copy of Parenting: Getting It Right:https://andystanley.com/parenting/Watch this epiosde on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastLearn more about Andy and Sandra Stanley:https://andystanley.com/parenting/REGISTER FOR MYKIDSEQ COACHING WORKSHOP: https://www.famousathome.com/kids
The everyday mundane has a knack for keeping us comfortable. Before long, we forget to take risks, do something out of our comfort zone, or prioritize activities that actually bring us life. That's why we felt it fitting for the final episode of our Words That Matter for Your Family series to end with the word "adventure." When was the last time your family did something adventurous? In this episode, we talk about:* How thinking, feeling, and relating all at the same time influences brain growth * The reward of saying "yes" to a hobby, risk, or decision that challenges you * How "adventure" helps your kids internalize their faith and love others well * The relationship between having fun and gaining empathy and how the two go hand-in-hand
Show Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastFor more insight on cultivating "adventure" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach!https://www.famousathome.com/kidsDownload the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list + Family Values Exercise)https://www.famousathome.com/bookIndividual + Marriage Coaching with Josh + Christihttps://www.famousathome.com/coachingDate Night Ideashttp://www.famousathome.com/datenight
There is a hard truth we all have to come to grips with: If you don't get intentional about the direction of your family, the culture will decide it for you. A culture that values individual achievement at the expense of the family unit results in families who are exhausted, fragmented, and directionless. But what if each individual's purpose in life was meant to be discovered, not outside the home, but within it? And what could this look like for your family?In this episode, we continue the Words That Matter for Your Family series, by talking about the word "purpose" and how your family can live on purpose, not by accident.We talk about:• The one question that matters more than any other to determine if you’re really living on purpose• How our values lead to our purpose• Specific ways we (the Straub’s) live on purpose in our family • How to cultivate your heart, make your inner circle smaller, and become more "weird"Show Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastFor more insight on cultivating "purpose" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach!https://www.famousathome.com/kidsDownload the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list + Family Values Exercise)https://www.famousathome.com/bookIndividual + Marriage Coaching with Josh + Christihttps://www.famousathome.com/coachingOrder a copy of Imagine Heavenhttps://imagineheaven.net
Isn't it wild how we, as humans, are drawn to prioritizing a growth mindset...well, that is, until someone (a spouse, child, coworker, or friend) delivers us some unwelcome constructive criticism. Can we be teachable when it's tempting to be offendable? How we respond as adults may very well be what we cultivate with our kids.As we continue the Words That Matter for Your Family series, this week we talk about the word "teachable" and why it matters for your family.We talk about:* The interconnectedness of teachability and calm * How and why saying sorry to your kids is the gift that keeps on giving * How to let go of self protection when your spouse points out a flaw * Being curious about what you don't want to learn and processing it in prayer
Show Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastFor more insight on cultivating "teachable" spirit in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here: https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach! https://www.famousathome.com/kidsIndividual + Marriage Coaching with Josh + Christi https://www.famousathome.com/coaching
Conversation about faith is inevitable with your kids. The trouble is when we, often unintentionally, attach shame and pressure with it, perhaps feeling inadequate about the topic. But what if living it out is more simple than we realize? To continue the Words That Matter for Your Family series, we talk about the word "faith" and why it matters for your family.They talk about:* Deciding what 3 things you want to implement and not implement from your family origin faith background * The correlation between your experience with grace and your kid's experience with grace * Transparency about your faith journey with your kids * How to move from shame to experiencing the tender love of God
Watch this episode on YouTube here.Show Notes:For more insight on cultivating faith in your home, get a copy of the Famous at Homebook here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach!https://www.mykidseq.comDownload the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list + exercise included)https://www.famousathome.com/bookIndividual + Marriage Coaching with Josh + Christihttps://www.famousathome.com/coachingOrder a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Storyhttps://www.lifeway.com/en/product/25-days-of-the-christmas-story-P005829480Order a copy of Abba's Childhttps://a.co/d/csZDS8wOrder a copy of Discipline of Gracehttps://a.co/d/hQuxFRzDownload the Pray As You Go apphttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/pray-as-you-go/id865934048Download the Wild at Heart apphttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/wild-at-heart/id427657975Download the Lectio 365 apphttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/lectio-365/id1483974820
What activities foster a sense of "togetherness" for your family? In this episode, we continue the Words that Matter for Your Family series, and talk about the word "cohesiveness." Here are some highlights:* How to identify family values and practically live by them * Ways to invite your kids in on goal setting, meal prepping, worshipping, volunteering, and other responsibilities you have as a parent * How to discover what makes your kids feel connected to you * How to make "alone time" intentional, and "togetherness" the norm as a family
Watch this episode on YouTube here.Show Notes:For more insight on cultivating "cohesiveness" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach! Sign up for our MyKidsEQ Coaching Workshop today!https://www.mykidseq.comDownload the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list + exercise included)https://www.famousathome.com/book
Do you want to work yourself out of a job as a parent? Best selling author and educator Esther Wojcicki describes the one rule she used as a parent with her three daughters, "Don't do anything for your kids that they can do for themselves."As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, we talk about the word "resourcefulness," and why training your children to accomplish tasks on their own develops confident, but not entitled, kids.In this episode we talk about:- The specific ways it pays off when you intentionally teach your kids resourcefulness- The "I do, we do, you do" model of kids learning to do things on their own- The patience it requires to let your kids try things on their own - How to come alongside your kids and supervise when they don't do something right in a way that doesn't make them feel incompetent- The importance of teaching your kids to bring you solutions when they present you with a problemWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Notes:Sign up for our MyKidsEQ Workshop!https://www.famousathome.com/kidsOrder a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story:https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/25-days-of-the-christmas-story-P005829480For more insight on cultivating "resourcefulness" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFz
Does life feel too complex, perhaps even chaotic, at times? As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "simplicity," and why it's important to take inventory over what is exhausting you.In this episode we talk about:•Identifying the areas of your life that feel more complicated than they need to be. •The correlation between added layers of complexity and added layers of anxiety•Even paying attention to how the things in your physical space are making you feel emotionally heavy•Ways your schedule might be overloaded•Practical ways to simplify your lifestyle as a family in a way that brings lifeWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Notes:Order a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story:https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/25-days-of-the-christmas-story-P005829480For more insight on cultivating "simplicity" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFz
As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "discipline," and why it's the "end all be all" for your family, but not for your kids. We also talk about why it's important to cultivate grace and truth as you lead your family.In this episode we talk about:- The transfer of self-discipline in our relationships as a means of experiencing true freedom- Walking the road of balance and following your family's specific convictions as a continual everyday process- Ways to be gentle with yourself and show grace when you get it wrong- How to teach your kids to love discipline and understand why it's importantWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Notes:Order a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experiencehttps://www.lifeway.com/en/product/25-days-of-the-christmas-story-P005829480Order a copy of the Famous at Home bookhttps://amzn.to/3y1jJFzJoin the MyKidsEQ Ambassador Coaching Programhttps://www.famousathome.com/offers/iecndAxL/checkout
As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "attunement," and why it's important for your spouse and kids to "feel seen" in their relationship with you. We define the word "attunement" and talk about why we should seek consistency, not perfection.In this episode we talk about:- Giving our kids the tools to communicate what they need when they don't feel seen or heard- What it means to have an "Oh, there you are" attitude when you walk into a room- Ways to attune to your spouse's needs when you feel a disconnect- The correlation between having compassion and empathy for yourself and your kids having it for othersWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Notes:Order a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experiencehttps://amzn.to/3DfMmBCOrder a copy of the Famous at Home bookhttps://amzn.to/3y1jJFzOrder a copy of Abba's Child by Brennan Manninghttps://amzn.to/3EklnFkJoin the MyKidsEQ Ambassador Coaching Programhttps://www.famousathome.com/offers/iecndAxL/checkout
This week, we kick off a brand new series called Words that Matter for Your Family. For the next few weeks we'll be talking about words that better help us show up for our spouse and kids. To begin, we start by talking about the word "safety," what it is and how we cultivate it. In this episode Josh and Christi talk about:- How to pursue your spouse's heart using emotional vocabulary- The way relational warmth wires your child's brain for relationships- Why posture is more important than technique in parenting- How to calm your child's brain when they are in the midst of fight, flight, or freeze- Ways to focus on who you are becoming as an adultShow Notes:Order a copy of Josh’s book Safe House:https://amzn.to/3td9hJfSign up for the MyKid’sEQ Ambassador Coaching Program:https://www.mykidseq.comOrder a copy of What Am I Feeling? by Josh and Christi:https://amzn.to/3boHOymOrder a copy of What Do I Do With Worry? by Josh and Christi:https://amzn.to/3OwgxZJOrder the Famous at Home book by Josh and Christi:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFz
Have you ever given thought to how your "household" is being defined? The direction it's heading? Or the connectedness you feel to one another? In this episode, we talk about the meaning of the word "household" and how it applies to your family.We talk about:Why it's important to be curious, not intimidated by uncomfortable emotions.How to let go of "the chase" and refocus on nurturing your marriage and your kids.How to embrace your family's uniqueness.How to become a family of creators, not consumers.Show Notes:Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Put Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing for YourTime, Attention, and Identity by Dr. Josh and Christi Straubhttps://amzn.to/3y1jJFzThe Household and the War for the Cosmos by C.R. Wileyhttps://amzn.to/3DCMoDw25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experiencehttps://amzn.to/3DfMmBCWatch this episode on YouTube.https://youtu.be/u5MpwZYmW8s
Alright, friends! We have some exciting new updates for you about the podcast and Famous at Home. If you're a regular family member of the podcast, you'll want to hear these new updates. Also, do you know those moments when life feels fragmented? When it just feels like everyone is going in their own direction? How do you recalibrate as a family? What is it that reconnects your family at the heart level? In this episode, Josh talks about recalibrating your family and also shares what he and Christi and his family are doing to recalibrate right now.Josh talks about: What to do when your family feels disconnected Resources and activities that have brought the Straub family together* How parenting and spiritual growth are not mutually exclusive, but deeply interconnectedShow Notes:Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.famousathome.comStay up to date on MyKidsEQ: www.mykidseq.comCoaching with Josh and Christi: https://www.famousathome.com/coachingOrder a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story: https://amzn.to/3DfMmBCOrder a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/3U0ubq9Order a copy of Domestic Monastery by Ronald Rolheiser https://amzn.to/3f5XJnL
Alright, friends! We have some exciting new updates for you about the podcast and Famous at Home. If you're a regular family member of the podcast, you'll want to hear these new updates. Also, do you know those moments when life feels fragmented? When it just feels like everyone is going in their own direction? How do you recalibrate as a family? What is it that reconnects your family at the heart level? In this episode, Josh talks about recalibrating your family and also shares what he and Christi and his family are doing to recalibrate right now.Josh talks about: What to do when your family feels disconnected Resources and activities that have brought the Straub family together* How parenting and spiritual growth are not mutually exclusive, but deeply interconnectedShow Notes:Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.famousathome.comStay up to date on MyKidsEQ: www.mykidseq.comCoaching with Josh and Christi: https://www.famousathome.com/coachingOrder a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story: https://amzn.to/3DfMmBCOrder a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/3U0ubq9Order a copy of Domestic Monastery by Ronald Rolheiser https://amzn.to/3f5XJnL
If you're a parent, you've likely felt overworked, overwhelmed, and unsuccessful. Maybe you feel that way now? Perhaps home even feels chaotic. What if there was a system that helped you take control over your roles and time at home? Where you could move from chaotic to confident, and ultimately, more present. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with Rebekah Scott, wife, mom of four, business owner, and podcaster about practical ways to move from chaos to confident as a parent.They talk about: The 4 systems to living a life filled with joy and purpose How to navigate a relational presence in the home* Ways to prioritize meals, find time for yourself, work, and still be present with your familyWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k869kzrEmw0Show Notes:Leave the Famous at Home book a review: https://amzn.to/3h2HpohListen to the Encourager Podcast: https://encouragerpodcast.com/Learn about the Encourager Academy: https://encouragerpodcast.com/products/encourager-academyShop Rebekah Scott Designs: https://shoprsd.com/
How do you get on the same page as your spouse when it comes to money? Is it possible to simplify your money life? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with Bob and Linda Lotich, founders of SeedTime, about their new book Simple Money, Rich Life and how to create a clear plan for achieving your financial goals.They talk about: Ways to become more unified in your marriage around money The one-category budget: Get 80% of the results with 20% of the work How to use money as a tool to fulfill what God has called you to do How to make giving funWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEAkiwvJA6c&t=2sShow Notes:Order a copy of Simple Money, Rich Life: https://amzn.to/3sRIphE
Welcome to a brand new season of the Famous at Home podcast! Josh and Christi are back in full swing and officially making their YouTube debut for this upcoming podcast season. Do you watch podcasts on YouTube? Be sure to subscribe to their channel. In this episode, they provide a bit of a life update (see show notes for links), what they’ve been doing as a family this summer, and even more importantly, the lessons they’re learning (this episode). They also give a sneak peak into what’s ahead for season 12!
Here are some highlights from the lessons they’re learning:
Show Notes:
Watch this episode on Youtube.
Pre-order What Do I Do With Anger?
Order the Famous at Home book.
Apply now for the Leader’s Heart Cohort.
Catch up on the Joshua Becker interview.
Go back and listen to the Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki interview.
Listen to Laura Dugger’s episode.
If you have kids and you’ve tried reading the Bible to them, you might know where this is going. Getting our kids to not just read the Bible, but to actually enjoy God’s story and message is not easy. Trying to instill the message of a Bible story in their hearts whilst tucking them into bed can reap the exact opposite outcome of our intentions. Overtired kids + frustrated parent = not what we intended.
Let this episode encourage you: you are not alone. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with best-selling authors Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki about their new Bible storybook, The Bible for Me: Bible Stories & Prayers. The four of them talk about how to make God’s story relevant to your child’s life and ways they’ve implemented daily prayers and Bible reading into their family rhythms.
Show Notes:
Order The Bible for Me: Bible Stories & Prayers.
Listen to The Bible for Kids Podcast!
Order Mike’s The Dead Sea Squirrels series!
Find all of Amy’s books here!
With kids and full schedules, it’s all too easy to feel like you’re drowning, even on your best days as a parent. Managing family, work, rest, and community is overwhelming, especially if there’s no weekly rhythm in place. What is the key to handling it all? In this episode, Josh and Christi have a conversation with Kirsten Watson, mom of seven and wife of author and retired NFL player, Benjamin Watson. Josh and Christi talk to Kirsten about her new book Sis, Take a Breath: Encouragement for the Woman Who’s Trying to Live and Love Well (but Secretly Just Wants to Take a Nap).
Josh, Christi, and Kirsten talk about:
Show Notes:
Order a copy of Sis, Take a Breath: Encouragement for the Woman Who’s Trying to Live and Love Well (but Secretly Just Wants to Take a Nap).
Order the Famous at Home book!
We live in a culture that will design your life for you if you don’t choose the way you’re going to live. But many of us don’t even know where to begin. Fortunately, that’s where Ashley and Dino Petrone, interior designers, authors, and bloggers, come in. In this episode, Josh and Christi interview Ashley and Dino about their new book Designed to Last and talk about ways families today can live an intentional lifestyle that draws them closer together.
Josh and Christi talk to Ashley and Dino talk about:
Show Notes:
Order Ashley and Dino’s new book!
Order the Famous at Home book!
This episode has not only inspired our family, but it’s put us into action more than we could have ever imagined! We are simplifying our lives and it feels so good. We feel more settled, free, and focused. But why is it that it took donating and getting rid of “stuff” to do that?
In this episode, Josh and Christi have an inspiring conversation with Joshua Becker, author and minimalist, about his new book Things That Matter. They talk about Joshua’s story and why it is that the more possessions we hold onto, the more we become distracted from what actually matters.
Show Notes:
Order a copy of Things That Matter!
Having a mission is what guides us. Without mission, we wander. In the finale episode of our journey through the Famous at Home book, we discuss chapter 16: The Power of Showing Up: Your Family Mission. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how creating a family mission gives your kids a purpose greater than themselves.
Show Notes:
Order the Famous at Home book!
Join the waitlist for Leader’s Heart!
We all live by a set of values. And how we spend our time exposes those values. The question we all must ask ourselves as we lead our families is this: Do our lives reflect what we say we value or want to value? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about Decision #7: Set Family Values. They talk about the correlation between setting values as a family and what it looks like to live our values.
Show Notes:
Order the Famous at Home book!
Join the waitlist for Leader’s Heart!
Download free worksheets for the Famous at Home book!
We all live by rhythms. Some healthy. Some unhealthy. For most of us, we live day-by-day without even thinking about whether our rhythms are life-giving for our family. Setting new rhythms certainly takes some effort. But the long term memories and peace of mind are worth the work in the short term. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about Decision #6: Establish Family Rhythms. They share examples of rhythms that have worked for their family, and encourage you to find what fits for yours.
Show Notes:
Order the Famous at Home book!
Join the waitlist for Leader’s Heart!
Download free worksheets for the Famous at Home book!
One of the best gifts we can give our kids is entering into our their world. One of the easiest, most practical ways of doing this is uninterrupted, command free time. In this episode, Josh and Christi walk us through Decision #5: How 20 Minutes a day Can Fuel Your Child’s Soul. They talk about 4 ways we can effectively enter our kids’ worlds.
Show Notes:
Order the Famous at Home book!
Join the waitlist for Leader’s Heart!
When fighting for your spouse’s heart, allowing space for emotional vocabulary is everything. Having a 15 minute intentional conversation each day helps you connect with your spouse’s true self, not their imposter. In this episode, Josh and Christi discuss Decision #4: How 15 Minutes a Day Can Change Your Marriage.
Show Notes:
Order the Famous at Home book!
Join the waitlist for Leader’s Heart!