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UnPerfect - Grow in Faith and Live Life to the FullestDesperate to find joy in being a mom? Practical Ways to Enjoy your kids and leave mom guilt behindIn this episode, we dive deep into the concept of joy, especially for moms who might feel their "joy meter" running low. We discuss how true joy isn't something we can conjure up on our own, and we unpack some supernatural and practical ways to find joy in being a mom.My guest today is Cara Dyck, author of the Each Ordinary Moment blog. As a mom to four young boys, three of whom have special needs, Cara knows how tough the motherhood days can be and how easy it is to feel...
2025-06-1749 min
UnPerfect - Grow in Faith and Live Life to the FullestParenting Teens: Guiding With Grace, Grit and Vulnerability with Jon Acuff and McRae AcuffYou are not alone if you have questions about parenting teens. For example, how do we encourage our kids to move out of their comfort zones? How do we protect them from burnout and chaos? How can we help them succeed at what God has gifted and called them to do? But today, we're getting some answers.Today, in episode #87, I continue my conversation with New York Times Bestselling author Jon Acuff. He is joined by one of his lovely daughters, McRae. She wrote the amazing book How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals...
2025-02-0425 min
UnPerfect - Grow in Faith and Live Life to the FullestParenting Teens: Mindset, Goals, and Growth with Jon Acuff and McRae AcuffParenting is hard. Being a teen is hard. But parenting teens? That's a whole other level of difficulty! In this episode of UnPerfect, I chat with Jon Acuff and his daughter McRae, the authors of How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals. We explore the back story and its relevance for today’s youth. We discuss practical tools to help teens navigate challenges, set goals, and discover their potential. With golden ideas like the "best moments list," it's a conversation packed with wisdom and relatable insights for teens and those currently parenting teens.
2025-01-2823 min
Don’t Miss The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Immersive!How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals by L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon AcuffPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/778260to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals
Author: L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon Acuff
Narrator: L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon Acuff
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 51 minutes
Release date: September 10, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.69 of Total 13
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
DO YOU HAVE YOUR LIFE FIGURED OUT YET? IF NOT, CONGRATS—YOU’RE NORMAL.That said, how do you figure it out? The good news is, your life is already leaving you clues—about what matters to you, what y...
2024-09-103h 51Enjoy A Addictive Full Audiobook On Your Commute.How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals by L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon AcuffPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/778260to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals
Author: L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon Acuff
Narrator: L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon Acuff
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 51 minutes
Release date: September 10, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.69 of Total 13
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
DO YOU HAVE YOUR LIFE FIGURED OUT YET? IF NOT, CONGRATS—YOU’RE NORMAL.That said, how do you figure it out? The good news is, your life is already leaving you clues—about what matters to you, what you’re...
2024-09-103h 51
Get Lost In The Best-Selling Full Audiobook Now, Knowledge Hunters!How Teens Win by Jon Acuff, McRae Acuff, L.E. AcuffPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/172049to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How Teens Win
Author: Jon Acuff, McRae Acuff, L.E. Acuff
Narrator: Jon Acuff, L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
Release date: 09-10-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Teenagers
Publisher's Summary:
DO YOU HAVE YOUR LIFE FIGURED OUT YET? IF NOT, CONGRATS—YOU’RE NORMAL. That said, how do you figure it out? The good news is, your life is already leaving you clues—about what matters to you, what you’re good at, what’s worth your time. When you ignore those clue...
2024-09-103h 51Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & IntimacyHow Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals by L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon AcuffPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/778260to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals
Author: L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon Acuff
Narrator: L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon Acuff
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 51 minutes
Release date: September 10, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.69 of Total 13
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
DO YOU HAVE YOUR LIFE FIGURED OUT YET? IF NOT, CONGRATS—YOU’RE NORMAL.That said, how do you figure it out? The good news is, your life is already leaving you clues—about what matters to you, what y...
2024-09-103h 51Download Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityHow Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals by L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon AcuffPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/778260to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals
Author: L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon Acuff
Narrator: L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff, Jon Acuff
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 51 minutes
Release date: September 10, 2024
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.69 of Total 13
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
DO YOU HAVE YOUR LIFE FIGURED OUT YET? IF NOT, CONGRATS—YOU’RE NORMAL.That said, how do you figure it out? The good news is, your life is already leaving you clues—about what matters to you, what you’re...
2024-09-103h 51
All It Takes Is A GoalATG 194: 3 Soundtracks to Help Teens Win at Social MediaHave you ever wondered how teens can actually win at social media instead of just surviving it? In this episode, I’m sharing three key soundtracks that will help teens thrive online. From building a positive presence and setting healthy boundaries, to avoiding the comparison trap, I’ll give you practical tips to make sure social media is working for your teen, not against them. We’re in the middle of a big parenting season at the Acuff house! I’ve got a brand new book coming out that I wrote with my two daughters, LE and McRae, c...
2024-09-0919 min
All It Takes Is A GoalATG 191: Soundtracks For Your Family: A Conversation with My Daughter McRae AcuffIn this episode, I’m hanging out with my daughter McRae to chat about one of our family’s go-to topics: soundtracks. We’re digging into how the soundtracks in our heads help us set goals, dodge those unforced errors, and make life a little more fun. Whether it’s packing your lunch the night before or remembering to put your shoes on first (trust me, it’s a game-changer), we’ll share the stories and quirky lessons that have become the soundtracks we live by. And yes, we’ll even tackle why showing up early isn’t just about being on t...
2024-08-1926 min
Backstage With The Simple ChurchMomcast with The Simple Church Staff MomsThis week the moms at Simple Church who have Been There, Done That took over the podcast fresh off of Mother's Day to share some advice, resources, and mistakes they've made that we can learn from.
Robyn Horton, Mallory Semanco, Christy Aguillard, and Julie Mitchell have Been There and Done That, enjoy this conversation with a great group of moms.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
The Worry Free Parent by Sissy Goff
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
A Kids Book About Anxiety by Ross Szabo
Do...
2024-05-1637 min
The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea FortenberryE90: The Perfectionist's Guide to the Holidays - Part 2Welcome to Episode 90 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! I'm continuing the conversation all about the holidays with my friend, Jennifer Iverson. Find her at jenniferiverson.com and on Instagram @ivymamma.
In this episode we dive into the practical: activities and traditions, gift giving, budgeting and saving money, food, and some of our favorite holiday hacks.
Don't forget that my application for interns is open now through December 31st! You can find all the details and the application at andreafortenberry.com/intern.
Some of the resou...
2023-12-111h 40
How's All That Working For Ya?Reader Review: Soundtracks & Your New Playlist by Jon AcuffToday we're discussing two of my favorite books, both by Jon Acuff. Soundtracks and Your New Playlist are going to be total game-changers. Stay tuned to hear a summary of each book, identify your own negative soundtracks, and learn to create a new playlist of uplifting songs. Episode HighlightsSummary & favorite quotes from each bookIdentify and rewire negative soundtracksCreate a playlist of uplifting songsPractice self-careHow we can move forward togetherResources MentionedSoundtracks by Jon AcuffYour New Playlist by Jon, L.E., and McRae AcuffBook a FREE Coffee Chat with RachelC...
2023-08-2916 min
How's All That Working For Ya?Book Recommendations From an Avid ReaderIn this episode, Rachel chats about one of her own favorite hobbies, reading. She shares books that speak to creating some breathing room in your life in Mindset, Productivity & Hustle Culture, and Christian Living. There are also a few fun books to read for fun in Memoirs, Young Adult Fantasy, and more!Episode HighlightsA little insight to Rachel’s hobby of readingBooks that speak to creating some breathing room in your life in Mindset, Productivity & Hustle Culture, and Christian LivingBooks to read for fun in Memoirs, Young Adult Fantasy, and a few miscellaneous choices to ch...
2023-06-2028 min
Health with Hashimoto’s - Autoimmune Disease, Hypothyroid, Thyroid Problems, Holistic Health020 // SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), Depression, & HypothyroidSeasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, and depression can be worse if you have hypothyroid issues. There are things you can do to help yourself during this dark time of year. In this episode, you will learn some of the most effective ways to improve your mental and emotional health during the winter months.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:
Dr. Caroline Leaf’s Neurocycle app https://www.neurocycle.app/?_gl=1*1cxg7z0*_ga*Nzk2MDE2MzY1LjE2NzIyNDgyMDE.*_ga_QMPML9P59E*MTY3MjI0ODIwMS4xLjAuMTY3MjI0ODIxNS40Ni4wLjA.
2022-12-3020 minHealth with Hashimoto’s - Autoimmune Disease, Hypothyroid, Thyroid Problems, Holistic Health020 // SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), Depression, & HypothyroidSeasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, and depression can be worse if you have hypothyroid issues. There are things you can do to help yourself during this dark time of year. In this episode, you will learn some of the most effective ways to improve your mental and emotional health during the winter months.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:
Dr. Caroline Leaf’s Neurocycle app https://www.neurocycle.app/?_gl=1*1cxg7z0*_ga*Nzk2MDE2MzY1LjE2NzIyNDgyMDE.*_ga_QMPML9P59E*MTY3MjI0ODIwMS4xLjAuMTY3MjI0ODIxNS40Ni4wLjA.
2022-12-3020 min
YOUR BIG NEXT | business growth, leadership development, scaling with purpose, faith and family first entrepreneurCreating a Business and a Movement Alongside Your Kids With Ginny YurichRight now, the average amount of time that kids are spending outside is four to seven minutes. But the data shows that the amount of time they should be spending outside for their brain development, for their growth, for critical thinking skills, for leadership should be four to seven hours. And the average amount of time that kids today are spending on devices is four to seven hours. We have it completely backwards and if you're an entrepreneur who is raising kids, this is an episode you have to hear. This is one of my al...
2022-11-2156 min
The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering with Andrea FortenberryE62: The Perfectionist's Guide to the Holidays - Part 2Welcome to Episode 62 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! I'm continuing the conversation all about the holidays with my friend and MOPS coworker, Jennifer Iverson.
Jennifer Iverson is a speaker, wife, mom and efficiency expert. With over 20 years of experience, Jennifer loves helping women develop as leaders and accomplish their goals. She believes that communication is the key that unlocks healthy relationships and that anything can be accomplished with a good cup of coffee. Jennifer is mom to six children, now ages 16-26, and truly does organize closets for fun. Find her at jenniferiverson.com and on...
2022-11-021h 39
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 530 | Jon and McRae Acuff on Who Teens Really Listen To, Why Adults Fail to Connect with Gen Z, and Creating a Better Soundtrack for the Next GenerationNew York Times bestselling author, Jon Acuff, returns to the podcast with his 16-year-old daughter, McRae, to talk about who teens really listen to, why adults fail to connect with kids, and how to do it well, and what it takes to create a better soundtrack for Generation Z. Get more on this episode by going to https://careynieuwhof.com/episode530.
2022-11-011h 12The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 530 | Jon and McRae Acuff on Who Teens Really Listen To, Why Adults Fail to Connect with Gen Z, and Creating a Better Soundtrack for the Next GenerationNew York Times bestselling author, Jon Acuff, returns to the podcast with his 16-year-old daughter, McRae, to talk about who teens really listen to, why adults fail to connect with kids, and how to do it well, and what it takes to create a better soundtrack for Generation Z. Get more on this episode by going to https://careynieuwhof.com/episode530.
2022-11-011h 12
Hope UnabridgedEpisode 63: The Superpower of Mindset With Jon AcuffOn this episode of Hope Unabridged, Kasey & Angie sit down with bestselling author & leadership speaker, Jon Acuff and his two daughters, L.E. & McRae. In this thoughtful conversation, they discuss how to tap into the superpower of mindset and overthinking, and how curiosity always beats criticism. This is a conversation you will not want to miss! Hope Unabridged is hosted by: Kasey Brennan (@thejoyfulwild) and Angie Elkins (@angiebrownelkins) Music by: Robert Elkins
2022-10-3136 min
More Than FineOverthinking in Adults & Kids: Thinking New Thoughts (& Getting Them to Stick) with Jon, LE, and McRae AcuffOverthinking plagues many of us, and you may even have a child struggling with the same habit. Jon Acuff and his teenage daughters, LE & McRae, share strategies for overcoming overthinking that you can practice along with your kids. They explain why many affirmations and mantras don't work, and discuss ways to get your new "soundtracks" to stick. Learn more at Acuff.me What’s Your Loneliness Type? Take the Quiz Sign up for our free private community experience, The PlusONE Parents Collective Purchase PlusONE Parents’ devotional, Safe Haven: A Devotional for the Ab...
2022-09-2134 min
Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and FriendsJon Acuff & LE - Your New PlaylistL.E. Acuff is a freshman business major at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to writing books, she loves skimboarding, frisbee, and skiing. When she’s not behind a laptop, she’s behind a sewing machine or a piano, creating clothing or music.
McRae Acuff is a high school junior in Franklin,Tennessee. She runs cross country and track, loves student government, and is somewhere babysitting right now. She’s a writer at heart and will probably write the follow up to Your New Playlist all by herself. She and her dad sincerely hope this book he...
2022-09-2117 min
Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and FriendsJon Acuff & LE - Your New PlaylistL.E. Acuff is a freshman business major at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to writing books, she loves skimboarding, frisbee, and skiing. When she’s not behind a laptop, she’s behind a sewing machine or a piano, creating clothing or music.
McRae Acuff is a high school junior in Franklin,Tennessee. She runs cross country and track, loves student government, and is somewhere babysitting right now. She’s a writer at heart and will probably write the follow up to Your New Playlist all by herself. She and her dad sincerely hope this book he...
2022-09-2117 min
Smart Family PodcastSFP 070 Tapping into the Superpower of Mindset with Jon Acuff - How to Harness Soundtracks to See Better Results for You and Your KidsWhen Jon Acuff asked kids at a camp to write down their hidden doubts and fears, it became clear to him that the soundtracks they're listening to - the negative messages they feed themselves - aren't setting them up for success. Sound familiar? Has overthinking ever been an issue for you? If you've ever caught yourself thinking I'm not _____ enough to do that or heard your child saying, "I'm the worst at ________" or your teen saying, "I'll never pass ______" or "Fat chance I'll ever get into _______", then stop right here and listen in. Jon Acuff tackles this problem head-on...
2022-09-2153 min
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 409: Jon, L.E., & McRae Acuff on Recognizing Broken Soundtracks in Your Teenagers (And Yourself)It's an Acuff family affair in the studio today! What a great conversation with Jon Acuff and his daughters, L.E. and McRae talking about their new book, Your New Playlist. Diving into the minds of teenagers...phew...y'all aren't ready! L.E and McRae are so wise and I just love them!. . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you t...
2022-09-151h 14
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast1KHO 75: I Want My Family to Get the Best of Me, Not the Rest of Me | Jon Acuff, Author + Speaker | The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, S3 E48Jon Acuff is paving the way. He's paving the way for his daughters as he just co-wrote a book with them (!) and he's paving the way for us with practical, relatable information that makes our lives better. In 2021, Jon wrote Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking and he has this way of doling out information that sticks. It slides into your brain and rolls around in there and connects with your other thoughts and helps you make more heartfelt choices. It was an honor and a hoot to get a chance to talk w...
2022-09-1355 min
Embark On The Sensational Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Your New Playlist by Jon Acuff, L.E. Acuff - contributor, McRae Acuff - contributorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/68740to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Your New Playlist
Author: Jon Acuff, L.E. Acuff - contributor, McRae Acuff - contributor
Narrator: L.E. Acuff, Jon Acuff, McRae Acuff
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
Release date: 09-13-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 99 ratings
Genres: Politics, Society & Current Events
Publisher's Summary:
When Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks came out, one reaction surprised him. Parents across the country all said the same thing: "Do you have a version for teenagers? If I knew how to change my mindset when I was that age, my entire life would...
2022-09-132h 35Experience Your Ears To A Game-Changing Full Audiobook.Your New Playlist by Jon Acuff, L.E. Acuff - contributor, McRae Acuff - contributorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/68740to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Your New Playlist
Author: Jon Acuff, L.E. Acuff - contributor, McRae Acuff - contributor
Narrator: L.E. Acuff, Jon Acuff, McRae Acuff
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
Release date: 09-13-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 99 ratings
Genres: Politics, Society & Current Events
Publisher's Summary:
When Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks came out, one reaction surprised him. Parents across the country all said the same thing: "Do you have a version for teenagers? If I knew how to change my mindset when I was that age, my entire life would...
2022-09-132h 35
All It Takes Is A GoalATG 90: Curate and Crank Up Your New Playlist with my two favorite authors (my daughters!)TikToks and Instagram reels go viral when they have the right soundtrack. Your thoughts are the same way. The loudest, catchiest, most played thoughts are the ones that shape the way we view ourselves, the actions we take, and the results that come from those actions. But what if the thoughts we listen to the most are broken soundtracks? What if the loudest thoughts we have about ourselves aren’t even true? As adults, we’ve all picked up bad soundtracks along the way, but the students in our lives are still curating their playlists for the firs...
2022-09-1240 min