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The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene PellicaneBarrett Johnson - Disciple Them Like JesusDiscover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
In the whirlwind of modern parenting, it can be easy to lose sight of what’s most important. It's time to get back on track to nurture authentic faith and relationship with God above all. Father of five, Barrett Johnson has a new book to help us, Disciple Them Like Jesus: Leading your kids the way Christ led the twelve. What can we learn from Jesus about connection, teaching, and modeling? You'll find out in today's conversation about:
2:45 Why is parenting so exh...2024-10-2134 min
JF StoriesBarrett & Jenifer Johnson share how COVID impacts marriage.Barrett and Jennifer address issues marriage and how quarantining escalates existing tension.2021-03-1030 min
Imperfect & Normal Families Only017 - How Your Family Can Thrive in Quarantine With schools closing and so many people working from home, many families are feeling the pressure of "close quarters." How can you manage the (temporary) new normal without murdering your spouse? On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer let you listen in on a terrific conversation they had with their friends Jarrod and Brooke, who have been working from home together for years. It's like a master class on how to keep your relationships and rhythms intact while living and working in close proximity. They discuss schedules, flexibility, expectations, priorities, communication, and so much more. 2020-03-2153 minImperfect & Normal Families Only016 - How to Disciple Your Kids For people of faith, parenting = discipleship. On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer discuss some practical and easy ways to create a culture of spiritual growth in your home. You get to listen in to a conversation that Barrett had with author and speaker Philip Nation about a few simple shifts you can make to become more intentional with your kids. Barrett and Jen also discuss how easy it is for predators to connect with your kids via social media and give a call for diligence in how we protect our kids online. 2020-03-0430 minImperfect & Normal Families Only015 - How to Get the INFO for Families App On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer talk about the brand new INFO for Families App. It’s been cooking for several months and it’s finally time to get it out of the oven! They give some background on the app, download instructions for even the least tech-savvy person, and a comprehensive tour of what you’ll find in the app. The bottom line is that you’ll want to listen in and discover some great tools and resources for YOUR family. 2020-02-2720 minImperfect & Normal Families Only014 - How Your Imperfect Family Can Learn from Other Imperfect Families We’re back after a long break! On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer share a very special conversation that Jenifer had with blogger and inspirational mom Krisi Monsivaiz, who just happens to be one of her best friends. During a special weekend away in Savannah, Jen and Krisi set up a mic and recorded an important conversation about family, faith, and taking a long-term view for our kids. Listening in will encourage you no matter where you are in your journey, and it will remind you of the importance of walking through life with good friends. 2019-11-0636 minImperfect & Normal Families Only013 - How to Know the 10 Ways to Find the 7 Keys to the 5 Secrets to Being a Successful Parent, Husb Why are there so many checklists? On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer tackle part two of what they feel is perhaps is the most important component of building a healthy family life. (If you haven’t listened to part one yet, do that first.) It may or may not have anything to do with a list. Along the way, they discuss some funny ways people characterize marriage on Twitter, the crazy couple who got married at 100 and 102, and how to recover when you treat your spouse terribly….in her dreams. 2019-07-1241 minImperfect & Normal Families Only012 - How to Know the 10 Ways to Find the 7 Keys to the 5 Secrets to Being a Successful Parent, Husb On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer take a tongue-in-cheek look at our fascination with lists…and all the people who make promises that if you just do “these things,” your family will be awesome. More importantly, they explore a critical (but often neglected) dimension of the Christian life that makes all the checklists and top 10 lists unnecessary. Along the way, they discuss a recent study on teen sexting, loving your kids (even if you don’t always like them), and why men who take their wives to action movies rarely get any action when the movie is over. 2019-07-0648 minImperfect & Normal Families Only011 - How to Survive When Bad Things Happen to Your Family On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer welcome a very special guest….Jenifer’s younger sister Julie. They share openly and honestly about some incredibly difficult struggles their families have had to endure (and continue to endure). They offer hope of God’s activity and redemption in the midst of the pain, reminding us that God can use hard times to bring about good things in our lives and families. Along the way, they share a few embarrassing stories from childhood, discuss a troubling article about sex workers from Teen Vogue, and offer some great resources to help your family get th...2019-06-2445 minImperfect & Normal Families Only010 - How and Why You Need to Build Guardrails in Marriage On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer talk about why it’s so important to carefully guard your marriage from outside forces. If you value your marriage, it’s worth protecting! They specifically discuss boundaries in opposite sex relationships, with technology, and with your extended family. Along the way, they also dish on “the talk,” whose job it is to kill spiders, and what we can learn about marriage from Beyonce’s Homecoming concert on Netflix. 2019-05-0934 minImperfect & Normal Families Only009 - How to Address the Unique Struggles of our Daughters On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer discuss how all the issues our pre-teen and teenage girls face are amplified by smartphone technology. They examine a study that chronicles the sharp increase in depression, anxiety, and suicide among our daughters’ generation. In response to the many stories parents have told us about their daughters finding porn, Jenifer has a special segment where she talks to girls about God’s love and His plan for restoration. Along the way, they talk about the challenges of modern parenting, lying to their kids about the ice cream truck, and a dad’s role in she...2019-04-2346 minImperfect & Normal Families Only008 - How to Minimize the Impact of Porn on Your Family - Part 2 In the second part of a two part series, Barrett Johnson examines the ways that porn is negatively affecting today’s families. He shares part two of the live talk he recently gave, focusing on what a family must do to stay on guard. (You need an action plan!) He also shares the “four streams of healing” for those who find themselves stuck in a pattern of addiction. The question of the week is one that he and Jenifer encounter often: “What if my spouse thinks porn is no big deal?” 2019-04-1137 minImperfect & Normal Families Only006 - How to Show Love to Your Wife How can a husband express love to his wife in ways that keep them powerfully connected? On today’s episode, Barrett and Jenifer discuss the truth that most wives have a real need for a satisfying love relationship with their husbands. And they have a built in barometer that lets them know when they have that or not. Barrett shares some simple things a husband can do that go a long way to make his wife feel cherished. Along the way, they discuss toddlers & their vomit, how long a french fry can survive in a mini-van, and a study th...2019-03-2834 minImperfect & Normal Families Only005 - How to Encourage Your Husband How can a wife bring out the best in her husband? On today’s episode, Barrett and Jenifer talk about the incredible power a wife wields when she encourages her man. They also discuss some very practical ways that a wife can become the cheerleader he longs for, including how most popular movies totally get this truth. Along the way, they share Forbes’ list of the 9 toughest jobs (number one will surprise you) and talk about the worst story in the history of mankind involving a preschooler, some poop, and a Chick-Fil-A restroom. 2019-03-2139 minImperfect & Normal Families Only004 - How to Change Your Spouse Do you secretly wish that you could fix your spouse and make them more of what you want them to be? On today’s episode, Barrett and Jenifer discuss how you can join God in your spouse’s transformation, but they also suggest that many of the things we want to change in our spouse are actually God-given differences that we need to value. Along the way, they discuss toilet seats, the recent college admissions cheating scandal, and how the greatest challenge of parenthood is helping your children find their shoes. 2019-03-1439 minImperfect & Normal Families Only003 - How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex It’s one of the scariest jobs that parents have, but in our rapidly changing culture, it’s one of the most important. On today’s episode, Barrett and Jenifer suggest some practical ways to get your family talking about God’s design for sex. Along the way, they discuss some kids’ reactions to the “birds and bees,” the 70% premarital cohabitation rate, and why Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell bored their kids when talking about where babies come from. 2019-03-0840 minImperfect & Normal Families Only001 - Introducing The Imperfect & Normal Families Only Podcast Welcome to the launch of the official podcast designed exclusively for imperfect & normal families. If you’ve got the perfect marriage and your kids are always awesome, them move along…there’s nothing for you here. If you sometimes feel like your family is making it up as you go along, then you’ve come to the right place. On this, our first episode, Barrett and Jenifer Johnson introduce who they are, why they’re doing this thing, and what you can expect in upcoming episodes. 2019-02-2235 min
Homeschooling IRLBest of HIRL: How to Raise A Pagan Kid In A Christian Home
Barrett Johnson wrote a viral sensation entitled, How to Raise a Pagan Kid in a Christian Home. Writing from his heart on a topic he was keenly aware of in the church, he never expected the speedy response he received from parents in the broader Christian community, many of whom were replying with a hearty, “Amen!” and a social media engagement.
On this popular podcast from Fletch and Kendra, they sit down to talk with Barrett and his wife Jenifer, and discuss exactly what they mean when they say, “We work so hard to shelter our kids...2018-03-2844 minHomeschooling IRLRebroadcast – SexEd For Parents – HIRL Episode 129Hey HIRLers! While we are on our season hiatus, we wanted to share our Top-5 Most Downloaded Shows from 2016.
We are starting with #5. This week listen in again as we spend time with Barrett and Jenifer Johnson from INFO for Families as we talk about Sex Ed for Parents!
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Episode 115 – Sex Ed for Parents
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Rasta The Chocolate Lab – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Website2016-12-0539 minHomeschooling IRLTalking Sex With Sheila Gregoire – HIRL Episode 117DISCLAIMER: WE DEAL WITH MATURE TOPICS ON THIS EPISODE; DECIDE IF YOUR LITTLE ONES SHOULD LISTEN ALONG.
In Episode 115, we answered a listener’s email and discussed sex education for parents with Barrett and Jenifer Johnson. Your emails and comments started pouring in. We are realizing that there are many couples out there who just don’t know how to talk about sex in a healthy, informed way.
To that end, we are diving back into the topic of sex and marriage and asking ourselves a few more questions. We are joined in the studio by Shei...2016-08-2941 minHomeschooling IRLSex Ed For Parents, Part 1 – HIRL Episode 115DISCLAIMER: WE DEAL WITH MATURE TOPICS ON THIS EPISODE; DECIDE IF YOUR LITTLE ONES SHOULD LISTEN ALONG.
On previous episodes we have encouraged you to talk with your kids about sex, but how do you have that conversation if you don’t know how to talk about it as a couple?
How do you have emotional conversations out loud with your spouse? How do you voice dissatisfaction or discouragement with your sex life? What do you do when you are too embarrassed to talk about intimate subjects with each other?
We tackle a troubl...2016-08-1547 minHomeschooling IRLWhen Your Kid Discovers Porn – HIRL Episode 114DISCLAIMER: WE DEAL WITH MATURE TOPICS ON THIS EPISODE. DECIDE IF YOUR LITTLE ONES SHOULD LISTEN ALONG.
What do you do when your kid stumbles upon pornography?
Most of us homeschool for a reason, but we assume that the vast majority of us are homeschooling because we take our responsibility of shepherding our children very seriously. With all of the safe guards in place it is nearly impossible to protect your children from pornography in this sex saturated culture.
On this episode we tackle a question from a listener who wants us to tal...2016-08-0839 minHomeschooling IRLThe Real Marriage Podcast – HIRL Episode 48As homeschoolers, many of us do a great job taking care of our children, their schoolwork and all of their curriculum, but often we miss taking care of our own marriages. That is where Barrett and Jenifer Johnson come in. We know the Johnsons from their ministry at I.N.F.O for Families and their past visits on the HomeschoolingIRL podcast. Now we are happy to introduce you to their new adventure, The Real Marriage Podcast. We think you are going to love it!
You might remember Episode 13, when we spoke with Barrett about his very popular...2015-04-2023 minHomeschooling IRLHow to Raise A Pagan Kid In A Christian Home – HIRL Episode 13
Last fall, Barrett Johnson wrote a viral sensation entitled, How to Raise a Pagan Kid in a Christian Home. Writing from his heart on a topic he was keenly aware of in the church, he never expected the speedy response he received from parents in the broader Christian community, many of whom were replying with a hearty, “Amen!” and a social media engagement.
On this week’s podcast, we sit down to talk with Barrett and his wife Jenifer, and we discuss exactly what they mean when they say, “We work so hard to shelter our kids...2014-03-1544 min