Smuggling Hope

Dan Lawson
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May 21, 2025 • 57min

Raising Strong Kids in a World of Weakness

In this episode, Daniel and Shannon Lawson discuss the challenges of raising strong children in a society that often undermines their resilience. They explore the balance between protecting childhood innocence and preparing kids for adulthood, emphasizing the importance of independence, creativity, and learning from mistakes. The conversation highlights the role of mentors and peers in child development and the necessity of preparing children for reality rather than sheltering them from it. FREE RESOURCES HEREStart Healing Your Marriage and FamilySave 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!RESOURCES BELOWBETTER SEX LIFE STARTS HERE! Intimacy Guide:https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htmWANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htmEbook: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htmWHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htmWatch this before you call a divorce attorney:https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htmChesterton Academy of BuffaloFind a Chesterton School Near YouMezanine Creative Co: Graphic Design for Small BusinessChapters00:00 Raising Strong Kids in a Weakening Society03:01 Balancing Innocence and Responsibility05:12 Encouraging Independence and Confidence08:05 Embracing Imperfection in Growth10:12 Learning from Mistakes and Building Resilience12:22 The Role of Creativity in Child Development14:47 Addressing Anxiety and Self-Worth17:38 The Influence of Peers and Mentors20:41 Preparing for Reality vs. Creating a Bubble22:41 Guiding Independence and Lifelong Relationships26:14 The Ingenuity of Children27:59 The Decline of Childhood Genius29:25 The Importance of Saying No31:16 Teaching Values Without Self-Righteousness32:55 The Role of Humility in Faith36:01 Navigating Complex Social Issues with Kids39:31 The Power of Authentic Experience43:47 The Need for Spiritual Dependency48:02 Building Identity and Purpose in Children53:40 Myths About Strength in Parenting
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May 19, 2025 • 42min

Special Archived Episode-Blessed by Conflict

Learn why having conflict in your relationships is actually a good thing. In this episode we discuss what to do with conflict in your marriage and relationships and how to transform conflict, into deep connections. FREE RESOURCES HERE⁠Start Healing Your Marriage and Family⁠⁠Save 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!⁠WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Intimacy Guide:⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htm⁠WANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htm⁠Ebook: ⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htm⁠WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: ⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htm⁠Watch this before you call a divorce attorney:⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htm⁠⁠Chesterton Academy of Buffalo⁠⁠Find a Chesterton School Near You⁠⁠Mezanine Creative Co⁠: Graphic Design for Small Business
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May 16, 2025 • 36min

Winning the Inner War of Procrastination

Dan explores the multifaceted nature of procrastination, delving into its psychological roots, including fear of failure and perfectionism. He emphasizes the importance of structure, environment, and self-compassion in overcoming procrastination.FREE RESOURCES HEREStart Healing Your Marriage and FamilySave 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Intimacy Guide:https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htmWANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htmEbook: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htmWHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htmWatch this before you call a divorce attorney:https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htmChesterton Academy of BuffaloFind a Chesterton School Near YouMezanine Creative Co: Graphic Design for Small Business
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May 10, 2025 • 21min

Mom Brain: When Love Feels Like Anxiety

In this episode of Smuggling Hope, Dan explores the concept of 'mom brain,' a scientifically recognized phenomenon that encompasses mental fog, forgetfulness, and heightened worry experienced by mothers. He discusses the neurological changes that occur during pregnancy and early motherhood, leading to increased empathy and anxiety. FREE RESOURCES HERE⁠⁠Start Healing Your Marriage and Family⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!⁠⁠WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Intimacy Guide:⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htm⁠⁠WANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htm⁠⁠Ebook: ⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htm⁠⁠WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: ⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htm⁠⁠Watch this before you call a divorce attorney:⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htm⁠⁠⁠⁠Chesterton Academy of Buffalo⁠⁠⁠⁠Find a Chesterton School Near You⁠⁠⁠⁠Mezanine Creative Co⁠⁠: Graphic Design for Small Business
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May 7, 2025 • 25min

Sleeping With the Enemy: Ending the Resentment That is Killing Your Marriage

Learn how to address and heal resentment. Dan emphasizes the importance of understanding different communication styles, the dangers of allowing resentment to fester, and the necessity of repairing relationships through humility and confession. FREE RESOURCES HERE⁠Start Healing Your Marriage and Family⁠⁠Save 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!⁠WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Intimacy Guide:⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htm⁠WANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htm⁠Ebook: ⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htm⁠WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: ⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htm⁠Watch this before you call a divorce attorney:⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htm⁠⁠Chesterton Academy of Buffalo⁠⁠Find a Chesterton School Near You⁠⁠Mezanine Creative Co⁠: Graphic Design for Small Business
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May 2, 2025 • 26min

Love Maps: The GPS of Resilient Marriages

In this episode of the Smuggling Hope podcast, Dan discusses the importance of understanding your partner through the concept of 'love maps.' He emphasizes that knowing the small details about your partner's life, emotions, and dreams can significantly enhance the connection in a marriage.FREE RESOURCES HEREStart Healing Your Marriage and FamilySave 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Intimacy Guide:https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htmWANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htmEbook: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htmWHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htmWatch this before you call a divorce attorney:https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htmChesterton Academy of BuffaloFind a Chesterton School Near YouMezanine Creative Co: Graphic Design for Small Business
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Apr 30, 2025 • 25min

Fractured But Fierce: Healing After Betrayal

In this episode of Smuggling Hope, Dan delves into the challenging topic of betrayal in relationships, exploring its profound impact and the path to healing. He outlines the three essential steps to recovery: Atonement, Attunement, and Attachment, drawing on insights from relationship experts John and Julie Gottman. FREE RESOURCES HEREStart Healing Your Marriage and FamilySave 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Intimacy Guide:https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htmWANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htmEbook: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htmWHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htmWatch this before you call a divorce attorney:https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htmChesterton Academy of BuffaloFind a Chesterton School Near YouMezanine Creative Co: Graphic Design for Small BusinesChapters00:00 Introduction to Smuggling Hope Podcast03:51 Understanding Betrayal in Relationships08:29 The Path to Atonement16:26 Rebuilding Emotional Connection through Attunement23:05 Restoring Bonds: The Importance of Attachment
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Apr 25, 2025 • 25min

Four Keys to Unbreakable Hope

In this episode of Smuggling Hope, Dan explores the themes of hope, faith, and resilience through the lens of personal stories and teachings from Pope Benedict. He emphasizes the importance of prayer, silence, service, and the redemptive nature of suffering as essential components in cultivating hope in a chaotic world. FREE RESOURCES HERE⁠⁠Start Healing Your Marriage and Family⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!⁠⁠RESOURCES BELOWWANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Intimacy Guide:⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htm⁠⁠WANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htm⁠⁠Ebook: ⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htm⁠⁠WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: ⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htm⁠⁠Watch this before you call a divorce attorney:⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htm⁠⁠⁠⁠Chesterton Academy of Buffalo⁠⁠⁠⁠Find a Chesterton School Near You⁠⁠⁠⁠Mezanine Creative Co⁠⁠: Graphic Design for Small BusinessChapters00:00 Introduction to Smuggling Hope03:34 The Story of Admiral James Stockdale07:02 Pope Benedict's Encyclical on Hope14:08 The Classrooms of Hope: Prayer and Silence19:45 The Classroom of Service22:22 The Classroom of Suffering and Responsibility
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Apr 23, 2025 • 31min

Running On Empty: Managing Burnout

Dan discusses the importance of recovery rituals across physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual domains. He delves into the causes and indicators of burnout, emphasizing the need for intentionality and community support. FREE RESOURCES HERE⁠Start Healing Your Marriage and Family⁠⁠Save 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!⁠RESOURCES BELOWWANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Intimacy Guide:⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htm⁠WANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htm⁠Ebook: ⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htm⁠WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: ⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htm⁠Watch this before you call a divorce attorney:⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htm⁠⁠Chesterton Academy of Buffalo⁠⁠Find a Chesterton School Near You⁠⁠Mezanine Creative Co⁠: Graphic Design for Small BusinessChapters00:00 Introduction to Smuggling Hope Podcast03:29 Understanding Burnout: Causes and Indicators06:31 Intentional Living: Choosing Your Path09:45 The Importance of a Clear Mission12:40 Future Self: Visualizing Your Goals15:31 Measuring Success: Inputs vs. Outcomes18:23 Energy Management: The Key to Avoiding Burnout23:39 The Four Key Areas of Energy Recovery29:50 The Importance of Connection and Community33:35 Pacing and Boundaries for Sustainable Energy
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Apr 18, 2025 • 42min

Betrayed With a Kiss: The Psychology of Judas and the Social Justice Warrior

Dan explores the themes of humility, obedience, and the dangers of activism without a foundation in Christ. He emphasizes the healing power of confession, the importance of structure in faith, and the mindset of betrayal that can arise when one prioritizes ideology over intimacy with God.Begin the Divine Mercy NovenaFREE RESOURCES HEREStart Healing Your Marriage and FamilySave 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!RESOURCES BELOWInterior Freedom by Fr. Jaques PhilippeWANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Intimacy Guide:https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/71380525.htmWANT PEACE AT HOME? Family Culture:https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htmEbook: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/202341731.htmWHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar: https://forms.aweber.com/form/25/437413425.htmWatch this before you call a divorce attorney:https://forms.aweber.com/form/32/107630932.htmChesterton Academy of BuffaloFind a Chesterton School Near YouMezanine Creative Co: Graphic Design for Small Business

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