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Famous at HomeRelational Healing Through Grief and Loss with Laurie LokeySometimes people come into your life as mentors, but they also become dear friends. We met Bill and Laurie Lokey in 2018 and little did we know how Bill’s cancer journey would unite our hearts and deepen our friendship.As we continue our series on The People Who Shape Us, Laurie joins Christi to talk about the healing nature of relationships through grief and loss. No matter the loss in your life, whether it’s the loss of a spouse or loved one, or even the loss of a dream or deep relational hurt, we hope this conversation betw...2025-05-011h 12Famous at HomeFrom Friendship to Sisterhood: A Conversation with Courtney SmallboneDid you know that being socially isolated is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day! What's really sad about this is that we're seemingly more "connected" than we've ever been, but research shows we're also more isolated. Friend, it should be obvious by now that being "connected" does not equal relational intimacy. That's why we're addressing the beauty found in friendship as we continue our series on The People Who Shape Us. In this episode, Christi hosts her dear friend turned sister, Courtney Smallbone (author of Technicolor Woman Devotional of which you'll want to grab a copy!) to talk abo...2025-04-091h 29Famous at HomeHow Our Parents Shape Us with Ray and Lora Lee WoodThis episode boasts the MOST influential people we’ve ever had on the podcast! Ray and Lora Lee Wood, aka Christi’s Dad and Mum, join us for the first time ever to talk about what it was like parenting Christi (quite a trip) and the lessons they learned from being parents.This is a fantastic multigenerational episode for parents, grandparents, and in-laws alike. Ray and Lora Lee share practical and life-giving insights for parents across all ages and stages, and the secrets to keeping all three generations of their adult children and grandchildren so relationally close. 2025-04-0251 minFamous at HomeFlossing, Prayer, Raising Kids, and Attuning to GodWhat a bizarre encounter with our dental hygienist taught Josh about prayer, and why we cannot attune to both God and our kids at the same time—but the encouraging insight this offers us. This week’s episode offers lessons Josh and Christi are learning in their own spiritual journeys as parents, and a few behind the scenes happenings of what’s coming with Famous at Home.Registration for Cohort II of Tender & Fierce and The Field Experience ends soon. See show notes for details. Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction1:10 Behind...2025-03-1215 minFamous at HomeEmotions and the Holy SpiritLiving with a heart fully alive is one of the best gifts you can give your family and pass onto your children. But emotions are complicated. They can be clouded by our circumstances, suppressed in favor of “getting things done,” or ignored to avoid confrontation. Unfortunately, this can easily become our default, especially when certain religious traditions equate emotion with sin. We’re in Season 2 titled “Awakening the Heart,” and in episode 5, Josh and Christi discuss how we are to take our emotions to God and partner with the Holy Spirit in them. Are emotions from God? If so, what do...2024-12-2531 minFamous at HomeThe Complicated Relationship Between the Heart & Nervous SystemWe’re in Season 2 titled “Awakening the Heart.” In episode 4, Josh and Christi explain the nervous system and why its primary purpose in our lives — to protect our connection, belonging, and dignity — can actually shut down the heart.A deeper understanding of how our bodies were created to survive can lead to deeper levels of empathy for yourself and those you love. Josh and Christi tells stories from their own marriage that highlight how the nervous systems puts up guardians around our hearts, but how also how we can become attuned to what happened and resolve it well so that ou...2024-12-1845 minFamous at HomeThe Courageous, Compassionate, and Cheerful Heart of a ManWe’re in Season 2 titled “Awakening the Heart.” In episode 3, Josh talks about the hearts of men and answers Christi’s questions about the upcoming men’s coaching cohort called The Field Experience.
One of the things we often find is that a family is revived when the heart of wife and mom, and / or husband and dad, is first awakened. Christi interviews Josh as he shares stories about how his own heart has been awakened, research on what makes the difference for generational faith transmission, and how we can cultivate the “fields” God has given us with courage, compassio...2024-12-1139 minFamous at HomeThe Tender & Fierce Heart of a WomanWe’re in Season 2 titled “Awakening the Heart.” In episode 2, Christi talks about how to awaken the tender and fierce part of who you are as a woman and answers questions about the Tender & Fierce Cohort.One of the things we most often find is that a family is revived when the heart of wife and mom, and / or husband and dad, is first awakened. Josh interviews Christi as she shares why awakening the tender and fierce part of who you are begins with curiosity and is enhanced through community.Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction 1...2024-12-0435 minFamous at HomeHow We Practice Sabbath [Cultivating Spiritual Growth in Your Home 3 of 5]Welcome to episode 3 of 5 in our Summer Series called, Cultivating a Spiritual Growth Environment in Your Home.There are many misconceptions about what practicing the Sabbath, or ceasing from work, really entails. People often view Sabbath as a day for lounging around the house, binging a show on Netflix, or just doing nothing. Those things can be fine, but do they really bring about "soul rest?"In this episode, Josh and Christi go in-depth about the purpose and meaning of Sabbath, and the unique ways they have learned to cultivate it in their home. J...2024-08-2748 minFamous at HomeThe Emotionally Safe Marriage [Emotionally Healthy Marriage 2 of 5]Welcome to episode 2 of 5 in our Summer Series called, Cultivating an Emotionally Healthy Marriage.What is emotional safety? And how do you cultivate an emotionally safe marriage? In this episode, Josh and Christi define and describe emotional safety, talk about what an elephant is in marriage, and how to be your true self in hard conversations with your spouse.They talk about:Approaching conversations in love rather than fearHaving an "us against the world" mindsetHow to talk to your spouse about feeling emotionally safeWe hope you download the pdf files that go along...2024-07-1642 minFamous at HomeWho Did You Marry? [Emotionally Healthy Marriage 1 of 5]Welcome to episode 1 of 5 in our Summer Series called, Cultivating an Emotionally Healthy Marriage. Have you and your spouse ever looked at each other and wondered, "Who did we marry?" Lewis Smedes once said, "My wife has lived with at least five different men since we were wed—and each of the five has been me." It's amazing how much we change: sometimes for the worse, sometimes for the better. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the various "seasons" we go through as individuals and how those "seasons" influence our marriage. They also talk abou...2024-07-0940 minFamous at HomeHonor, Identity, and Showing Up for Our Kids [On Becoming Great Parents 4 of 5]Welcome to episode 4 of 5 in our first Summer Series called, On Becoming Great Parents. We hope you download the pdf files that go along with these episodes (found in show notes below) and use them in your small groups, with your spouse, or as a companion guide to the content. In this episode, Christi talks to Josh about honor, our identity as parents, and how the tension of letting our yes be yes and our no be no. This conversation was unscripted and heartfelt, as Christi got to the heart of how Josh sees his role as a f...2024-06-2538 minFamous at HomeThe Single Greatest Thing to Being a Better Parent [On Becoming Great Parents 3 of 5]Welcome to episode 3 of 5 in our first Summer Series called, On Becoming Great Parents. We hope you download the pdf files that go along with these episodes (found in show notes below) and use them in your small groups, with your spouse, or as a companion guide to the content.In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the single greatest thing to being a better parent. Part of it may have to do with how we greet one another coming in the door, a conversation you don’t want to miss! Through the lens of Christi’s own...2024-06-1441 minFamous at HomeOn Healing and Becoming a Calmer Parent [On Becoming Great Parents 2 of 5]Welcome to episode 2 of 5 in our first Summer Series called, On Becoming Great Parents. We hope you download the pdf files that go along with these episodes (found in show notes below) and use them in your small groups, with your spouse, or as a companion guide to the content.*Note: We originally titled this episode On Motherhood, Healing, and Finding Your Voice. However, we changed the title after the recording because the content is about becoming a calmer parent, and whether you're a mom or dad, the journey to become calmer is for all of us. 2024-06-0636 minFamous at HomeBeing the Solution + BIG Famous at Home UpdatesWhat if we stop focusing on problems and cultivated the solution? That’s the question driving a major shift happening with Famous at Home. Josh + Christi are together this week for a behind-the-scenes look at the last few months—the prayer, the wrestle, and the surrender. In this episode, Josh + Christi talk about the “why” behind the shift, the new offerings coming out as a result, the summer podcast series’, and a new rebrand unveiling this fall!Here’s a timestamp for each of the various topics: (3:45) The philosophical shift and blueprint of Famous at Ho...2024-05-2250 minFamous at HomeFrom Broken to Wholehearted Living with Christi StraubChristi joins us this week to walk through insights she's gaining from Isaiah 61. In doing so, she shares more about her heart behind and the process of Tender & Fierce. In Isaiah 61, Isaiah prophecies Jesus as the One to come and bind up all the broken pieces of our heart so that we can heal and live wholeheartedly. What does it mean to experience and walk in that freedom? In this episode Christi discusses with Josh: What it means to live freely, and the one way to know when we’re not walking in our freedom.Th...2024-03-1939 minFamous at HomeLiving Tender & FierceChristi introduces a phrase God gave her in prayer for what it means to grow into fullness of life as a woman, wife, and mother—tender and fierce. In this episode, she defines both words, describes their function, and talks about how we can reclaim tenderness where we lost it and fierceness where it’s gone sideways. Christi also talks about why tenderness is critical for loving others but has become rare in today’s world, and how we can embrace fierceness not as a weapon, but as a gift to love others and ourselves.What does i...2024-02-2630 minFamous at HomeLessons From the Road: A Straub Fam UpdateChristi is back this week! Not only that, we have a new “studio” (check it out on Youtube). This week, Christi and I (Josh) sit down and talk about the lessons we’ve learned since God told us to “jump” last year and sell our house. The last six months have been a wild adventure. At first, we thought we’d be RV’ing the country. But, as God would have it, a different path was laid out before us. And on that path came lessons we may never have learned if we hadn't obeyed and jumped.2024-02-1636 minFamous at HomeFinding Purpose in Pain and Suffering with Davey BlackburnIn 2011, Pastor Davey Blackburn moved from South Carolina to Indiana to plant a church with his wife, Amanda. By late 2015, coming back from a staff retreat, Davey and Amanda were feeling encouraged and seeing the church beginning to establish roots. A few days after that retreat, Amanda, who was also pregnant with their second child, was caught up in a home invasion and shot three times. Their son, Weston, who was in his crib at the time of the invasion, was left unharmed. Unfortunately, Amanda died the next day, four years to the day they planted the church....2024-02-021h 08Famous at HomeFinding Meaning in Life Transitions with Amy Davis AbdallahIn our fast-paced Western culture, it’s too easy to run to the next “thing” and dismiss the meaning of the previous activity, event, or season. But is this healthy for our souls? Take breastfeeding, for example. Or sending your kids off to kindergarten. Or for your kids, leaving their grandparent's house after an extended vacation. Perhaps moving to a new house. Every one of these moments are beautiful, but also have an end, a transition that includes a goodbye. In this episode, theologian and professor Amy Davis Abdallah joins us to provide a framework for puttin...2024-01-2647 minFamous at HomeThe Will of God for You (and Your Child's Life) with Jordan RaynorThis episode has so much purpose, content, and hope for families. It could even serve as a homeschooling study for your kids. Jordan Raynor says, “Most Christians spend more time thinking about a one-week vacation than they do thinking about eternity…but it inevitably will lead us to settle for these wishy-washy half-truths about heaven.” Raynor goes on to explain, “Here’s why it matters we as adults and parents get this (truths about heaven) right. If we get this right, our kids’ hope for the future will be so much more real and so much more concrete, and their pu...2024-01-1944 minFamous at HomeParenting Through the Lens of Your ChildrenWe live such busy lives that we rarely take the time to evaluate how our kids are experiencing us, their parents, in the environment of our homes. In this episode, our two oldest kids join me (Josh), as I ask them questions about how they experience our parenting. As you listen, our hope isn't that you focus on the content as much as you do the essence of the conversation, so that you, too, can take its format and implement it with your own kids to see what you learn about they experience you.Here are...2024-01-1333 minFamous at HomeThe Heart of Your Environment with Bill Lokey (Part 4 of 4)In loving memory of our dear friend, mentor, and father figure, Bill Lokey, we're concluding our 4-part series on the Heart of Leadership (originally recorded in 2020). When we lead, we influence the culture. Whether the culture you're cultivating is at home with your kids, or it's at work, how you show up has a ripple effect on the environment around you.Bill Lokey joins Josh for the final episode in our 4-part series on the Heart of Leadership to talk about the heart of your environment: at home and at work. In part 4, Bill and Josh...2024-01-0436 minFamous at HomeThe Heart of Trauma with Bill Lokey (Part 3 of 4)In loving memory of our friend, mentor, and father figure, Bill Lokey, we're in the middle of a four-part series, recorded in 2020, where Bill shares insights on leadership, connection, and trauma.In part 3 of our 4-part series, Bill talks about how trauma influences our heart, soul, and how we lead.Here are some highlights:Why we tend to feel like impostersThe definition of trauma and how it shows up in how we act toward othersThe subtle traumas we may have never labeled as suchHow trauma influences our relationshipsWhy we tend to medicate our trauma and...2023-12-2841 minFamous at HomeThe Heart of Meaningful Connection with Bill Lokey (Part 2 of 4)In loving memory of our friend, mentor, and father figure, Bill Lokey, we're releasing this four-part series, recorded in 2020, to share with you again Bill's insights on leadership, connection, and trauma.Bill joins Josh for part 2 of our 4-part series, and this week, we talk about something we all tend to struggle with: meaningful connection and how we show up with those we love.In part 2, Josh and Bill talk about:The barriers to meaningful connection and how we can overcome themShame as a bad motivator for changeHow to silence shame so we can connect...2023-12-2128 minFamous at HomeThe Heart of Leadership with Bill Lokey (Part 1 of 4)This past year we lost one of our dearest friends and mentors, Bill Lokey. As we close out the year, we were listening back to some of his wisdom and gold nuggets and thought it would be a tremendous gift to re-release a series we did together in 2020. He was a gift to us, and his insights, wisdom, and influence will continue to echo across generations, no doubt. In his honor, we're releasing this four-part series, recorded in 2020, to share with you again his insights on leadership, connection, and trauma.In part 1 of the series, we...2023-12-1537 minFamous at HomeSimplifying an Overwhelmed Schedule: Moving from Priorities to PriorityDid you know that the English word "priority," when it came into the English language, stayed singular for 500 years? Not until the 1900's did we make it plural. As Greg McKeown suggests, the result is quite dangerous. When everything is priority, nothing is priority.As we evaluate our overwhelmed schedule, this one simple exercise has helped us cut through the noise. What is the priority (singular)? This evaluation has led us to make some intentional adjustments, which Christi shares on this week's episode.Here are some takeaways:Practical ways to simplify an overwhelming scheduleHow to...2023-12-0737 minFamous at HomeAuthenticity, Contentment, and Finding Significance: An Interview with Christi StraubIn honor of Christi's birthday, Josh talks to her about what this milestone means and how she's processing the feeling of entering a new decade of life. Christi shares valuable lessons she's learned over the last several years, what she plans on leaving behind, and what she wants to bring with her into her 40's.Here are some takeaways:Christi's practice of learning to release a high achieving mindset and just let herself "be"How to discern if you're living in your true authentic self, or from your false selfHow refreshing it is for everyone around you...2023-12-0138 minFamous at HomeWhat Christmas Really Means to our Kids*Warning: In this wholesome conversation with our children, we talk about Santa Claus. The phrase in our home is, "Santa is pretend, and in our home, we pretend." For that reason, and that reason alone, you may want to guard little listening ears.In this heartfelt episode, we invited our two oldest kids, Landon (11) and Kennedy (9), to talk about our family devotional, 25 Days of the Christmas Story, and to share their perspective on what Christmas really means to them. Sometimes, what we think matters to our children, isn't at all what they care about. We hope this conversation...2023-11-1833 minFamous at HomeA Conversation About Grief, Loss, and Serious Illness with Jane ButlerSickness, grief, and loss are inevitable. All of us will experience or walk with close loved ones through sudden loss, or the complexities of a serious or life-threatening illness.Jane Butler, our dear friend, graphic designer for Famous at Home, and Co-Founder of Near, joins us to talk about her husband's brain cancer, how they navigated two brain surgeries, and how she manages to continue to walk alongside him and her young kids as they face hard things.In this episode, Jane shares her deep passion and wisdom about the intersection of life, marriage, parenting, serious...2023-11-1040 minFamous at HomeDiscerning God's Voice for Today: Straub Family Adventure Part IIHave you ever worried that you might have missed what God was trying to tell you? Maybe you didn't hear Him correctly? Maybe you even wonder if there's too much noise around you to hear His still, small voice? In this episode, we give an update on our new family adventure, but more importantly, talk about what we've been learning about discerning God's voice in the day-to-day.Here are some highlights: How God has been speaking to us in our current season of adventureHow to bring God into your season of grief, loss, and lonelinessWays to pay...2023-11-0330 minFamous at HomeFamilies Who Celebrate the Good StuffInstead of seeing the "good stuff" right in front of us, we often hold a mental checklist of what will get better "someday." The impact this has on our children cannot go unnoticed. In this episode, we talk about the fruit that comes from seeing and celebrating the good stuff God blesses us with each day.Here are some takeaways:The rhythm God started in Genesis 1 of celebration and reflection, "It is good."Practical ways to reflect on "the good" of each day as a familyHow we can emphasize more on celebrating what's "good" as...2023-10-2620 minFamous at HomeHow Unnecessary "Yeses" and Busyness Rob Our JoyWe've been on a journey of simplifying our lives. While it hasn't been the easiest path, we're discovering unexpected beauty along the way.This week, we share what we're learning during this time of scaling back and embracing a quieter season, how it's bringing more clarity to our family's purpose, and how it's also unearthed a newfound joy for our family. When we as parents find our God-given lane, and stay faithful to pursuing it without getting distracted with unnecessary "yeses" and busyness, we give our kids a gift. In this episode, we talk about stripping...2023-10-1933 minFamous at HomeWhen Your Kids Need More of You Than You Can GiveOur nervous system's main job is to protect us, but what happens when it's our kid's need for more of us (more time, more play, more food, more...more...more...) that makes us feel unsafe? How do we recognize it? And how do we take care of ourselves while also letting our kids know that their needs matter?In this episode, we share practical ways to discern between when it's necessary to take care of ourselves when we feel unsafe, and also how to prioritize our kid's needs so they feel safe.Here are some highlights:The nervous...2023-10-1330 minFamous at HomeLiving in the NowHow can we live more in the moment? Besides, the here-and-now is a gift, which is why it's called being "present" (see what we did there?!?)Philippians 4 models for us what it looks like to truly live in the present and receive His peace, which surpasses understanding. However, due to our phones, to-do lists, and stress levels, our minds leave our bodies, leaving us the inability seek calm, pray, and live in peace.In this episode, we talk about how to get back into our bodies in moments of overwhelm, so that we can shift the...2023-10-0637 minFamous at HomeFamilies Who DreamGod placed eternity in our hearts (Ecc. 11), and along with that, dreams and desires for using the gifts He's given us. Yet, somewhere along the way, we succumb to the belief that our dreams will never become reality. What is it that holds us back from believing, in faith, for those dreams as a family? In this episode, we talk about how to utilize dreaming as a means of renewing our mind. Here are some highlights: Being curious about your "why" in dreaming and if you are actually running from somethingHow to come alongside a...2023-09-2930 minFamous at HomeWhen Your Life Feels Like a Thousand-Piece PuzzleHave you taken a thousand-piece puzzle and dumped it upside down on a table? Pieces everywhere. Some right side up. Others right side down. Border pieces mixed with middle pieces. That's what our lives feel like as we try to find where all of the pieces fit. Have you ever been there? Perhaps you're there now. In this episode, we talk about the toll the fast-paced western industrial complex has on our souls, and what we're doing to take care of ourselves so we can show up well for our loved ones.Here are some highlights...2023-09-2135 minFamous at HomeCore Essentials for Family ConnectionIt's the time of year for new rhythms, school routines, and activities. But that also comes with the subtle feeling of disconnection with everyone going in separate directions. In this episode, we talk about how the invention of the clock, light bulb, and iPhone are influencing each of us at a personal and familial level today. We also talk about how you can identify the core essentials that bring your family together, why less is more, and how to "try on" what works for your family. Here are some highlights:How to identify the "less" you need...2023-09-1436 minFamous at HomeYou Did What?! The Straub Fam's New AdventureIn the last few months, you've likely heard us talk about our desire to prioritize biblical simplicity and hospitality in our home. This week, we share a couple of big, emotional, yet exciting announcements, as we take leaps of faith into the next level of simplicity as a family. And, we invite you on this journey of hospitality with us, as we look forward to what God has in store for this adventurous new season.Show Notes: Have podcast topic ideas or simply want to drop us a note? We'd love to hear from...2023-08-1728 min
Famous at HomeHow Do We Practice Sabbath?There are many misconceptions about what practicing the Sabbath, or ceasing from work, really entails. People often view Sabbath as a day for lounging around the house, binging a show on Netflix, or just doing nothing. Those things can be fine, but do they really bring about "soul rest?" In this episode, Josh and Christi go in-depth about the purpose and meaning of Sabbath, and the unique ways they have learned to cultivate it in their home. Josh and Christi talk about: Shabbat dinner as a fun, family-centric rhythm for your weekly Sabbath Why Sabbath rest is a gift from Go...2023-07-2046 minFamous at HomeOn Fatherhood, Honor, and VisionA couple weeks ago Josh interviewed Christi about her experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice. This week, roles reverse and Christi interviews Josh about his experiences with fatherhood, honor, and how he's learned to cast vision for his family. This conversation was unscripted and heartfelt, as Christi asks questions that get to the heart of how Josh sees his role as a father. Josh shares about: The reasons it's important to honor up to previous generations and pass blessing down to the next generationThe tension between living in denial and being honest about the holes that were left...2023-06-1535 minFamous at HomeOn Motherhood, Healing, and Hearing God's Voice: Part 2Last week, we started a two-part mini-series where Josh interviewed Christi about her own experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice. This week, we continue the conversation, as Christi goes more in-depth about her experiences with healing and how she has learned to discern God's voice to her throughout motherhood. Christi shares about: How her relationship with God has evolved and looked in different seasons of motherhoodHow she's learned to find and experience freedom in motherhoodHow choosing less has brought a more rich, peace-filled life Show Notes: This podcast episode was sponsored by Epic Will: https://www.epicwill.com/f...2023-06-0140 minFamous at HomeOn Motherhood, Healing, and Finding Your Voice: Part 1We had a revelation together recently about how we converse on our podcast. It was a revealing conversation (of which we discuss in this week's episode) that ultimately led to a two-episode series where Josh interviews Christi. This conversation was completely unscripted, as Christi didn't know the questions ahead of time. What came from it was a beautiful, heartfelt two-part conversation about Christi's own experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice. Some highlights include: How Christi overcame difficult seasons in her life and what the gradual process of healing has looked like for herPractical ways Christi has reconnected back t...2023-05-2540 minFamous at HomeWhere Do I Find the Time?Does it feel like you just don't have the time? For what you ask? Well, anything really. Working out. Praying. Even a 5-minute shower. Anything that brings you life instead of draining it from you. The last few weeks Josh and Christi talked about rest and finding solitude in the midst of parenting and the busyness of everyday life. This week, they talk about how to use the time you're already given, more specifically, to press into the one thing that will bring you life and help you show up so much differently for your loved ones. Josh and Christi t...2023-04-1335 minFamous at HomeWhen Life Throws Too Much at YouHow do we lead our families and push through the daily grind when it feels as though life is just throwing too much at you? In this episode, Josh and Christi open up about their recent experiences, from grieving the loss of their dear friend Bill, to sudden changes happening around them unexpectedly, and all the while balancing work and family life. They explain what is helping them move forward and how you can practically do the same when it feels like life has just thrown too much at you. Josh and Christi talk about: Sitting in uncomfortable...2023-04-0633 minFamous at HomeFinding Your Rally Cry as a FamilyHave you discovered what brings your family alive? Perhaps it's an activity, hobby, or some type of adventure, like an annual vacation or memories on a lake house? Can you identify the life-giving moments that bring your family together? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to foster a sense of purpose and deep relationships as a family in 2023. Josh and Christi talk about: Simplicity on the other side of complexityThe correlation between simplifying your life and going deeper in your relationshipsTheir current rally cry as a family and practical ways they live it out Show Notes: Watch...2023-01-3131 minFamous at HomeMaking Screen Changes for Your FamilyHow 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...2023-01-2632 minFamous at HomePurpose: How to Live On Purpose, Not By Accident, As a FamilyThere 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...2023-01-0535 minFamous at HomeSafety: Why Emotional Safety is the Anchor for Lasting Family ConnectionThis 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 parenting2022-11-1048 minFamous at HomeRethinking the HouseholdHave 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:...2022-11-0356 min
Spiritual Direction Archives - Famous at Home with Dr. Josh + Christi StraubRecalibrating Your Family + Exciting Updates from FAH
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 reca...2022-10-2719 min
Famous at HomeRecalibrating Your Family + Exciting Updates from FAHAlright, 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....2022-10-2719 minSpiritual Direction Archives - Famous at Home with Dr. Josh + Christi StraubCultivating Emotional Safety in Marriage
What is emotional safety? And how do you cultivate an emotionally safe marriage? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about elephants in marriage and how to be your true self in hard conversations with your spouse.
They talk about:
Approaching conversations in love rather than fearHaving an “us against the world” mindsetHow to talk to your spouse about feeling emotionally safe
Show Notes:
Watch this episode on YouTube
Order a copy of the Famous at Home book
Go back and listen to our “Sex Makes Everything Better” episode with Lau...2022-10-0541 minFamous at HomeCultivating Emotional Safety in MarriageWhat is emotional safety? And how do you cultivate an emotionally safe marriage? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about elephants in marriage and how to be your true self in hard conversations with your spouse.They talk about:* Approaching conversations in love rather than fear* Having an "us against the world" mindset* How to talk to your spouse about feeling emotionally safeShow Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU2TYVNwpVIOrder a copy of the Famous at Home book...2022-10-0541 minSpiritual Direction Archives - Famous at Home with Dr. Josh + Christi StraubGame Changers in Marriage
In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about practical game changers that have helped level up their own marriage. They use a recent national survey on the biggest issues couples argue about to help you apply these game changers to how you communicate in marriage. Can you guess the #1 issue couples argue about more than any other topic? Listen in to find out.
Here are a couple key takeaways:
Why communication is overrated and the game changer that really mattersHow to cut through your normal “dance”The key factor to high marital satisfactionGame changers that increase inti...2022-09-2243 minFamous at HomeGame Changers in MarriageIn this episode, Josh and Christi talk about practical game changers that have helped level up their own marriage. They use a recent national survey on the biggest issues couples argue about to help you apply these game changers to how you communicate in marriage. Can you guess the #1 issue couples argue about more than any other topic? Listen in to find out.Here are a couple key takeaways:* Why communication is overrated and the game changer that really matters* How to cut through your normal "dance"* The key factor to high marital satisfaction2022-09-2243 minFamous at HomeAnger, Your Family, and ForgivenessAll of our emotions, including anger, are a God-given gift. They allow us to learn what is healthy and unhealthy, where we have been wronged, or whether or not we need to set boundaries. The way we react to our anger has the power to either damage our relationships or help us make the most of them. In this episode, Josh and Christi discuss anger, your family, and forgiveness.Josh and Christi talk about:* How to maintain teachability and curiosity in the midst of anger* Action steps to take when you feel...2022-07-2851 minFamous at Home264. Catching Your Breath in Chaotic Times with Kirsten WatsonWith 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...2022-06-3050 minFamous at Home263. Cultivating an Intentional Lifestyle with Ashley and Dino PetroneWe 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:* How they turned...2022-06-2248 minFamous at HomeFAH #9: How to Show Up as the Best Version of YouWe made it to the seven decisions to becoming famous at home! In this episode, Josh and Christi begin discussing part 3 of their new book Famous at Home. Let's be honest, we don't show up well for our spouse and kids when we're not doing well. That's why getting unstuck begins with us. Beginning with decision #1: Changing Your Mindset: How to Show Up as the Best Version of You, Josh and Christi help you define your biggest challenge, put a goal in place, and start a new rhythm for showing up as the best version of...2022-05-1318 minFamous at Home242. Are You Who You Want To Be?We have one of those unique humans in our lives who just lives what he says he lives. He said recently, "I don't idealize certain values. If I hold to a value, I just go do something to live out that value." It was a convicting moment for us. What about you? Do you find yourself idealizing certain values, or do you find yourself actually living them? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how they're closing the gap between what and who they aspire to be and who they are. Are you, based on...2022-03-2230 minFamous at Home238. Sex Makes Everything Better: An Interview with Laura DuggerLast week we talked about how to have hard conversations with your spouse. This week, we're highlighting one of the topics that is so often difficult to talk about--sex. Joining us is our dear friend, a licensed marriage and family therapist whose specialization in graduate school was sex therapy, Laura Dugger.In this episode, Laura talks about how sex literally makes everything better. Wait until you hear the research! With honesty, vulnerability, and a solid dose of fun, Josh and Christi's interview with Laura includes: * The hidden benefits of sex* How to...2022-02-0252 minFamous at Home235. A Day in the Life of the Straubs with Janae TorgesonAs we continue our series on a "new year, new life," we have a special guest to help us answer a listener's question about the reality of practical daily rhythms of the Straub family. In this episode, Josh and Christi sit down with their family assistant, Janae Torgeson, to talk about what a day in the life with the Straub family looks like. Talking about what has and has not worked, our hope is that you can take away some practical ideas for your family.Josh, Christi, and Janae talk about:* The...2022-01-1249 minFamous at Home234. Abundance > Scarcity in 2022One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is that we don't have enough. We don't have enough time, rest, or money to do everything we need. What would it look like for you to leave behind a mindset of scarcity, and move forward with a mindset of abundance in 2022?In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the ripple effects each of these mindsets have on our marriage, our kids, our work environments, and with those we get to do life with. The mindset of abundance shifts the atmosphere of your home in the opposite...2022-01-0536 minFamous at Home233. A Christmas Devotional with the Straub KidsJoin the Straub kids as they walk your family through a Christmas devotional and talk about being followers before we can be leaders.Show Notes:ORDER A COPY OF THE 25 DAYS OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY! An advent family experience by Josh and Christi Straub.2021-12-2213 minFamous at Home229. 5 Ways to Make This Christmas MemorableWhile the Christmas season is meant to be fun, special, memorable, and joyful, it can also be stressful and exhausting for parents. Whether it's trying to find the perfect gift for your kids, fit in holiday traditions while balancing your work load, or feeling the loss of past loved ones--each parent feels the weight of the holidays in some way. But what if you could find a way to make it feel a little lighter? To redeem some of the magic? To soak in more of the joy?In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about 5...2021-11-2424 minFamous at HomeA Book Series That Will Shape Your Child's Faith with M.J. ThomasIf you've found it difficult to get your kids to read the Bible, pay attention to you as you read it, or keep them engaged in learning about the faith, you will find great solace in this episode. Author and fellow Dad, M.J. Thomas is on this week's episode to talk about his book series The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls and how it helps kids travel back in time and explore major events in the Bible. This book series is a household favorite in the Straub home!Josh and M.J. talk about:2021-11-1028 minFamous at Home225. What Your Spouse and Kids Need From YouWhen your time, attention, and energy are pulled in so many directions, how do you have anything left to give your family? By the end of the day, it may feel like your spouse and kids need more from you than you have to give. But what if the one thing they really needed from you brought you to life just as much as it brought them to life? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the importance of prioritizing your emotional health and letting go of distractions, so that you can show up at...2021-10-2638 minFamous at Home224. The Power of Emotional Vocabulary in Your HomeEmotions are the gateway to the heart. When we use words that communicate emotion in our home, the environment changes. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about why it's important to understand the difference between emotions and feelings, especially for the intimacy in our marriage and how we connect with and guide our kids.Josh and Christi talk about:* The difference between emotions and feelings.* Our six core emotions and how to discern what they mean for us in our day-to-day lives.* How naming our feelings helps us label our emotions...2021-10-1233 minFamous at Home223. Learning to Say No, So Your Yes MattersOne of the biggest challenges we face, as parents, is learning what to say yes to and what to say no to as a family. Whether it's serving in church, putting your kids in sports, hosting friends at your home, going on work trips--everything is dependent on the season you are in. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to prioritize what brings your family life, and how to put on the chopping block the things weighing you down.Josh and Christi talk about: * Why it's important to discern if...2021-09-2433 minFamous at Home221. Building Emotional Intelligence in Your KidsGoogle recently found, in a major study of its hiring process, that its top employees possess empathy, emotional intelligence, and emotional safety (at the top of the list). These “soft skills” have now become the basis for what companies desire most in their leaders.That’s why the environment of emotional safety and the principles of emotional intelligence are the foundation of who we are and what we do with at Famous at Home. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about why emotional intelligence matters from a young age and how to build emotional intelligence in you...2021-09-1036 minFamous at Home220. Taking Care of Yourself in Trying TimesIf we want to be famous at home, we have to take care of ourselves. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about emotional and spiritual ways to take care of yourself right now, especially in the midst of the fear and overwhelm in this cultural moment.Josh and Christi talk about:* Practical ways they have intentionally taken care of themselves the last couple of weeks.* Ways to limit screens or other open doors to fear.* How to recognize the one self-care practice you need right now for your soul.2021-08-2724 minFamous at Home219. Things that Slow You Down with Bill and Laurie LokeyLife has a way of throwing us curveballs, interruptions in our health, job, or circumstances that force us to slow down or alter our lifestyle. While setbacks aren't that enjoyable at first, they have a way of being perspective-shifting moments that reshape how we live our lives.Last week we touched on things that wake us up. This week, Bill and Laurie Lokey are back to talk with Josh and Christi about how to get through the things that slow us down.The Straub's and Lokey's talk about:...2021-08-1929 minFamous at Home216. Making Big Decisions for Your FamilyYou make a lot of small decisions throughout the day that dictate the way you lead your family. But what about the big decisions that come along and have the power to alter the entire direction in which your family is going? This could be related to job opportunities, new living situations, or school choice. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to spiritually lead your family through big decisions, as well as share about a recent experience in doing so.Josh and Christi discuss:* How to be emotionally, relationally...2021-07-2939 minFamous at Home213. The Heart of the LeaderBeing a leader can often feel lonely and exhausting. Rather than leading from a full heart, we lead from an empty one. In trying times, we even question if it's worth it. But listen, you don't have to resign to this journey. We lead others best when we lead from a heart of joy. And that's what this episode is all about--leading from a full heart.In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about:* What happens when we're willing to develop the courage of being open to our inner world* Why it's...2021-05-2034 minFamous at Home212. The Leader's Heart: Creating a Growth EnvironmentCan you really level up as a parent or leader and still live a balanced life? In this episode, Josh and Christi continue their series on the Leader's Heart by talking about how to create a growth environment for those around you. Josh and Christi talk about:* What it looks like to live in the here-and-now, focus on today, and walk in humility.* How to discern the voices in your life and who to surround yourself with.* Why it's important to step out of your comfort zone and be open to change.2021-05-1334 minFamous at Home211. The Leader's Heart: Parents as LeadersAs a parent, you lead your children every single day. This episode launches a 4-week podcast series specific to becoming an emotionally healthy leader. To kick off the series, Josh and Christi talk about how to show up as a leader in your home.In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about:* How we cultivate the environment of our home and why our kids receive what's in that environment.* How we can lead with certainty, confidence, and conviction.* What it means to be called to go first and set the example (i...2021-05-0734 minFamous at Home209. What Do I Do With Worry: Kid's EditionLast week, Josh and Christi discussed a few listener questions in regards to the parent side of worry. This week, to continue the 3-week worry series, Josh and Christi discuss more listener questions, this time related to the child side of worry. In this episode they talk about:* Practical ways to prevent punishing, minimizing, and dismissing your child's worries.* How to help your child cope with worry-filled or fearful environments.* How to find a healthy balance between challenging your child to overcome their worries and supporting them when they feel overwhelmed.Show...2021-04-2127 minFamous at Home208. What Do I Do With Worry: Parent's EditionRecently, we asked the Famous at Home community to send in questions about worry. Notably, the most feedback we received was in regards to parenting. To continue the What Do I Do With Worry? 3-week podcast series, Josh and Christi discuss a few listener questions and speak to the parent side of worry. In this episode we discuss:* Practical ways to handle your worries to reduce the chances of passing them to your kids.* How to talk to your kids about your worries and how you resolve them.* Why you have what it takes to parent...2021-04-1436 minFamous at Home207. Kids and AnxietyAs Josh and Christi anticipate the release of their new book What Do I Do With Worry? on April 20th, this episode launches a 3-week podcast series specific to kids and worry. To kick off the series, Josh and Christi talk about the battle kids face with anxiety in today’s climate.Here are some highlights:* The power of relationships to release worry.* The power you hold as a parent when your child has anxiety.* The difference between worry and anxiety.* What to do when you recognize one child in particular who se...2021-04-0734 minFamous at Home206. The Financially Healthy Family with Talaat & Tai McNeelyFrom college loans, to mortgages, to raising kids, our finances can cause quite a bit of tension, especially in our marriage. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk to Talaat and Tai McNeely, money and marriage experts, about how to get your family, and marriage, on track financially. Talaat and Tai share about:* Previous financial obstacles they faced in the early stages of their marriage, and how they got to where they are today, living a debt-free life and paying off their mortgage in 3 years.* What The His and Her Money Show...2021-03-3138 minFamous at Home203. Leveling Up When it Doesn't Feel Like itLet's be honest, leveling up is never easy. Beginning a work out routine, eating better, praying more, or even changing the way you relate to others rarely feels good at the beginning. Many of us feel ashamed we got to the place in life we did to begin with. Living in survival mode may have kept you going for awhile, but you know deep down when it's time to level up in an area of your life. If we're not moving forward, we're moving backward. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the power of...2021-03-1032 minFamous at HomeFAH in 5 Minutes: The Pull-Up BarThe Straub family recently added pull-ups to their nightly bedtime routine. In this episode, Josh and Christi explain the importance of family exercises, and encourage you to implement one this week.2021-03-0903 minFamous at Home202. Mental Health and Your Family with Mary Bellofatto"A sound mind is one not at war with itself." In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with their therapist, Mary Bellofatto, about the power of mental health and the practices we can implement each day to maintain sound living.Josh and Christi talk to Mary about:* The hidden gifts of having mentors decades older than you.* The power of a healthy and sound mind, even in the day-to-day tasks of raising kids. * The freedom in not taking yourself too seriously.* Ways to talk to kids about mental health and family2021-03-0342 minFamous at Home164. The Heart of Your Leadership: Part 1 of 4 with Bill LokeyNo matter your stage, you lead people. As a parent, you lead your kids. As a spouse, you lead your husband or wife. At work, you lead your employees, congregants, soldiers, clients, and teams. How would those you lead describe your ability to connect to their realities? And how much do we really pay attention to those realities versus focusing solely on our own?Make no mistake, the quality of how well you lead rises or falls on your inner world. And the people you lead feel it. That's why we begin season 8 of our podcast w...2020-06-0941 minFamous at Home163. A Family Inventory: What We Learned, Where We're GoingSocial distancing threw us a few curve balls. With that season seemingly coming to a close for many across the world, the question we have to ask as families is: What did we learn? Not only is social distancing coming to an end, but so is season 7 of our podcast. Pretty crazy! As we launch a new season, we begin with Christi on maternity leave. In this episode, we talk about the lessons we learned as a family, the changes we'll be making, and where we're headed as a new season of the Famous at Home...2020-06-0440 minFamous at Home153. Family Rhythms in Social IsolationIn part 2 of the Famous at Home series during social isolation, we talk about setting family rhythms. With kids out of school, finances taking a hit, spouses working from home, and everyone stuck together in close quarters, we talk about why family routines matter. We also share what we're doing specifically for the weeks ahead. Christi ends the episode with a great reminder though, that whatever you do, give yourself grace, focus on your home, and don't compare to what you see everyone else doing. Show Notes: Sign up here for Your...2020-03-2730 minFamous at Home150. What's Bringing You To Life?Y'all are amazing! This is a celebration episode--number 150. We also hit a milestone for downloads (mind grapes blown) and we have YOU to thank! In this episode, we talk about the one thing that's bringing each of us to life as spring approaches. We also challenge you to find that one life-giving thing for yourself. Christi shares her struggle with finding anything that was life-giving in the early years of parenthood, and talks about her process of discovering the things that now brings her to life.Also, because of your awesomeness, we're giving away t-shirts. Just se...2020-03-1126 minFamous at Home#134: The Environment of Your Home — Why it Matters and How to Cultivate itThe holidays are upon us! Unfortunately, that can mean added stress. With so many more decisions to make, Christmas shopping, house decorating, and excessive socializing can become a recipe for shorter fuses with--and toward--our loved ones. But alas, not this Christmas. In this episode, Josh and Christi spend time talking about the environment of their home, what God is teaching them, and how they are cultivating their environment this holiday season. Here are some talking points: * Cultivating your environment requires intention. That you intentionally decide to stop running...2019-11-2040 minFamous at Home#132: Core Decision #6 — Show Up TodayThis week, we discuss what it means to "show up." Contrary to what we might think, showing up is rarely easy. Showing up for our loved ones requires quite a bit of energy. In other words, as Christi describes in this episode, showing up requires energy to do the things that matter, even when we don't want to do them. It's like the energy it takes to choose salad over pizza, or working out over sleeping in. Choosing to get on the floor and play trains, or have a tea party, with...2019-11-0631 minFamous at Home#120: The Vision of Famous at HomeIn this episode, we cast the vision for Famous at Home. Up until this point, our podcast has been affectionately known as "In This Together." Like so many of you, we spent time in the trenches, having babies, chasing toddlers, and trying to find time in between to still pursue our spouse's heart. That's why we've been "in this together," trying to do all of these things well and inviting you along for the ride. But as of today, we have a new vision. And in this episode, you'll hear all about...2019-08-1431 minFamous at Home#113: Finding and Cultivating Friendships as GrownupsFinding friends once we have children and become "grownups" isn't always easy. Especially for families who move quite often. Especially for moms who long to talk to anyone who can tie her shoes. And especially since it takes time and trust to go deep.This episode came out of one question from our question and discussion episode. Some of the topics we discuss include: * The struggle it is to find friends you connect with * Practical ways to move from acquaintances to friends * The time and vulnerability required to go deep * How to move...2019-06-2651 minFamous at Home#102: Becoming a Spiritually and Emotionally Healthy Parent for our KidsThis episode is a discussion about what we describe as the "art of becoming." Too often we get so focused on the day-to-day sleep, discipline, or behavioral issues with our kids that we lose sight of what really influences who they become.Don't get us wrong, it's not that these day-to-day issues don't matter. However, it's easy to get so lost in the day-to-day, that we neglect who we're becoming.In this episode, we talk about a recent research study that connected more parenting information to increased parenting anxiety and decreased self-confidence. As one article suggests, w...2019-04-1043 minFamous at Home#92: What Makes Your Family Unique?We can get so busy that we allow culture to dictate who we are as a family, rather than our family influencing the culture around us. In this episode, we talk about some of the critical first steps in discovering what makes your family unique.And as Christi so eloquently states, "Your uniqueness is so normal to you, that you often can't see it." That's because our family purpose is often hidden within the generations that went before us--the family stories, patterns, and even moments of overcoming difficult circumstances.In this episode, we outline the beginning...2019-01-3032 minFamous at Home#90: Our Family Wish for You in 2019What a year in the life of the "In This Together" podcast family. As you'll hear once again through Christi's tears, we love journeying with you. Your stories, questions, podcast reviews, and encouragement fuel our souls. Thank you for making 2018 one of the most joy-filled years for our family.In this episode, we go back and forth, each offering our wishes for your family in 2019. This is a heartfelt episode, offering our blessing over your family for the New Year. We love journeying with you.Show Notes: To learn more about the coaching programs w...2018-12-2627 minFamous at Home#61: Lessons I Learned About Being a Dad, From My DadWith Father's Day approaching, we want to honor dads. In particular, we share stories from our own dads.In this episode, I (Josh) share about what I've learned about being a dad, from my dad. He went to be with Jesus in November, 2016, but his legacy lives on in our family.Christi also shares memories from her childhood and the influence of her dad to this day.In this episode, you'll hear about: * Dad jokes. Yes, dad jokes. * How to make the most of the moments with our kids and those...2018-06-1343 minFamous at Home#58: Gold Nuggets from a Military Marriage with Chaplain Matthew and Corie WeathersIn 2015, Corie Weathers was named Military Spouse of the Year. That was in large part because of how her husband, Chaplain Matthew Weathers, nominated and championed her. But as we all know, championing your spouse is much easier when you feel championed.In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we wanted to honor and learn from the marriage of a military family who is also in the trenches serving other military families and first responders.In this episode, Chaplain Matthew and Corie Weathers take us behind their own picture frame and teach us how they connect personally...2018-05-2354 minFamous at Home#52: Mom Set Free: A Special Release with Jeannie CunnionWith Mother's Day just around the corner, we wanted to do something special for moms, so I (Christi) decided to host an online Bible study!The study is called Mom Set Free by our friend Jeannie Cunnion, it begins May 17, and it's good news for moms who are tired of trying to be good enough.We love Jeannie and wanted you to have a special opportunity to get to know and learn from her!This episode describes the details of the upcoming online Bible study and also includes our original interview with Jeannie where...2018-04-1656 minFamous at Home#42: Losing Patience, Feeling Inadequate, Discipline, and Not Enough Time: Parenting Struggles 1-5We asked families in our 22:6 Parenting audience this one question: What’s your #1 struggle as a parent? We had over 700 responses.Last week we covered struggles 6-10. In part 2, we talk about the top 5 struggles of today's parents. We also offer some practical insights on how we can overcome these struggles.In this episode, we talk about the top 5 struggles:5. How do I disciple my kids?4. I lose my patience.3. I feel inadequate.2. How can I get my kids to obey? (Discipline)1. There's not enough time.2018-02-0754 minFamous at Home#34: Taking Care of Yourself as a ParentNobody can really prepare us for the chaos, unpredictability, and self-imposed guilt that accompany becoming a parent. Well-intentioned people may try to prepare you for the sleepless nights, colic, and grocery store tantrums, but let’s be honest, you can’t really be prepared until you encounter them.Instead, it was something subtler, yet much deeper, that nearly took me (Christi) out as a momma. Something nobody else warned me about—I lost my identity.In this episode, we talk about what taking care of ourselves as parents looks like from our own picture frame. Rather than rem...2017-11-0151 min