Raising Boys & Girls

We were living our best lives getting to interview our friends Hillary and Ben Rector! You likely know Ben from his amazing music…with songs like Brand New, Joy, Sunday, Old Friends…and so many more. But, you may not have met Ben’s delightful and thoughtful wife, Hillary. Get ready to laugh and learn with these two wonderful human beings and make sure to listen and download Ben’s music wherever you listen to music.. . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.. . . . .Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you!. . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school.Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping with code RBG.Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG.Ethos School: Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We guarantee that Shay Mooney is behind some of your favorite window’s down, sun-roof open, sing-out-loud songs of the summer. He is one half of the grammy-winning, chart-topping, platinum-selling band, Dan & Shay. Hannah’s voice has likely been in your ears as well. She is the host of Unexpected with Hannah Love, one of our next door neighbors at That Sounds Fun Network. Hannah has a remarkable ability to make you feel like you are sharing coffee with a tried & true friend, as she invites you to consider the events of life that led you to where you are, and how God uses unexpected moments in big ways.These two are the proud of parents of three young boys, and they brought so much wisdom, honesty and hope to our time together. . . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.. . . . .Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you!. . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg.EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have one of our favorite hosts from Dadville, Jon McLaughlin, joining us. You’ve heard Jon’s music from his amazing records, songs on some of your favorite TV shows and films, or maybe you know him from the film Enchanted and saw him perform on the Academy Awards (we had him tell that story!) But hold your horses, we didn’t just snag Jon, we somehow persuaded his delightful, insightful, lovely wife Amy to join us. We found ourselves in the middle of an honest, authentic conversation about the ups and downs, good and hard, hopeful and heart-breaking moments of parenting with these two friends. . . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.. . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:Ethos School: Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey.Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school.Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know what it’s like to sit in conversation with folks who are full of wisdom, substance, honesty and humility? The kinds of folks you could ask questions to and learn from for hours on end? Those would be our dear friends Tom & Katie Douglas. Katie was a significant part of Daystar becoming what it is today, and she is still serving on our Board of Directors. She is full of passion and purpose, wisdom and generosity. Tom is one of Nashville’s most beloved, revered and celebrated songwriters. He is behind many of the songs you’ve loved and known like The House the Built Me (Miranda Lamber), I Run to You (Lady A), and Grown Men Don’t Cry (Tim McGraw), to name a just a few. He is a Grammy winning, Oscar nominated, Billboard chart topping songwriter, who also released a critically acclaimed documentary- Love, Tom. He is wise and thoughtful, intuitive and intentional. We are thrilled to share this conversation with our friends, Tom & Katie. . . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:Raising Boys & Girls Podcast Tour: We can't wait to see you on the road in August!Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping with code RBG.Ethos School: Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We could not be more excited about this episode of our Music City Series! Our worlds are colliding on this one because we’re getting to talk with the incredible Dave and Kelli Haywood. You probably know Dave as being one third of the amazing Lady A. He’s a talented artist, songwriter, musician…all the creative things. But you might not know that his incredibly talented wife, Kelli, is basically our boss! Kelli is the co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network, the home of Raising Boys and Girls podcast, and an all-around rockstar. We’ve loved being a part of the That Sounds Fun family and getting to work with Kelli. We are thrilled to share their wisdom and hearts on parenting with you on today’s episode.. . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:Raising Boys & Girls Podcast Tour: Enter TACOS at check-out to reserve your tickets!KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg.Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG.EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code rbg49.Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Music City Summer Series! We are so excited to kick this series off with TRULY one of the most delightful people we know! Kimberly Schlapman is profoundly kind, luminously hopeful and crazy talented! As you know, she’s a part of the multi-Grammy (and a whole lot of other) award winning band, Little Big Town. She also happens to have written a cookbook called Oh Gussie, as well as a children’s book, A Dolly for Christmas. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation with one of our very favorite people!. . . . .Fish Taco Recipe from Kimberly. . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.. . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:Lifeway: Use Code RBGCSB at checkout on lifeway.com for 40% regular priced CSB Bibles.Cru: Text RAISING to 71326, to help now or visit give.cru.org/Raising.Air Doctor: Use promo code RBG at AirDoctorPro.com and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve had so much fun with the Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry-Free Kids season on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! We’ve gotten to hear rich, insightful truth from some amazing folks. We’ve gotten to laugh and learn along with you. AND we’ve gotten to talk tacos…which, you know, is always our favorite! Tune in to this episode to hear the wrap up of this podcast season!. . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG.Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout. Lifeway: Use Code RBGCSB at checkout on lifeway.com for 40% regular priced CSB Bibles.KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We couldn’t be happier to share this conversation with Melissa Corkum & Lisa Qualls of The Adoption Connection. We have long respected the work these two remarkable women are doing in the world. They are some of our favorite voices, offering hope and encouragement, to adoptive parents and caregivers. They’ve written numerous books, have a fantastic podcast, offer coaching and speaking, and host a beautiful facebook community of support. They are doing such good and meaningful work in this space bringing decades of personal and professional experience to the equation. Grab a copy of their newest book, Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith. . . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .. . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:Live in Love PodcastCru: Text RAISING to 71326 to help today!Fuller Seminary: If you feel passionate about becoming an agent of healing and reconciliation in the world, click here to learn more about Fuller’s MS in Marriage and Family Therapy program.Reliefband: use promo code RBG you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Sandra Stanley are two voices we have been grateful for, for a long time! And now we’re even more grateful to know and count them as friends. To hear them talk about their journey of parenting, both their biological and their foster children, was truly inspiring. We cannot wait for you to hear this one. And if you haven't already, go grab a copy of their new book, Parenting:Getting It Right.. . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .. . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code RBG at bollandbranch.com.Sundays - Go to SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 35% off your first order.Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order!Lifeway: Use Code RBGCSB at checkout on Lifeway.com for 40% off regular priced CSB Bibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are delighted to share this conversation with someone we respect, admire and trust. Holly Singletary is a mom of four (including twin boys!), who became a widow when her children were very young. She offers such wisdom in parenting after loss, and finding strength as a single mom. Prepare to be encouraged as you listen in on this rich conversation. . . . . .If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to these two:Episode 10 with Jonathan Pitts talking about Navigating Grief as a Single Dad.Episode 31 with Amy Fenton on Hope for Single Moms.. . . . .Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .. . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:Christian Appalachian Project (CAP)Cru: Text RAISING to 71326 to help today!Air Doctor - use promo code RBG and depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off!KiwiCo - 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwi.com, use promo code rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices