The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Do you feel comfortable talking with your kids about faith and science? Today's guest, Passion founder Louie Giglio, reminds us that God can handle scientific scrutiny as He is the creator of all things. In his book for kids, The Wonder of Creation, you'll find a great resource to share the world of science with your child from a Biblical worldview. We'll also talk about developing a passion for Christ that lasts.   Today you will learn:  5:30 The more is discovered in the universe, the more we see intelligent design 6:00 It’s okay to say, "I don’t know the answer to that. Let’s find out."  7:00 Let's dismantle the wall between God and science  9:45 Show your kids the James Webb telescope  10:50 Why you must begin with Genesis 1:1 for children  12:30 Valuing your children but not making them the center of the universe  14:45 Putting down screens and getting outside instead  18:00 How can we raise a worshipper? The power of a dad to influence his kids to follow Jesus  21:00 Your heart can still burn for God in your 40s, 50s, 60s  24:40 Prepare your kids for what the values they will learn in college so it will not rattle them to the core  27:00 Worldview is set young - don’t wait - get your young kids in a worship environment Learn more about Louie Giglio's book, The Wonder of Creation https://www.indescribablekids.com/ Need help with your child's media choices? Read Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids and visit Happy Home University to take the free quiz - Is my child getting too much screen time? https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/

Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ What's the one sin that is defeating you or your family? Karl Clauson knows what it's like to wrestle with sin, hit rock bottom, and find God's grace wider than he ever dared hope. His new book, Killing Sin: Conquer the one thing that is defeating you, will help you wage war on sin and find victory in Christ. In today's conversation, you'll learn about:  3:00 Racing the Iditarod, 1100 miles through the tundra with a dog sled team 6:22 What parenting with true power looks like  13:33 The transformative power of God’s grace 15:21 How to kill your sin  22:00 Hate can be good??? 25:30 Why tackling one sin at a time is important 27:00 There is victory lying ahead of you Karl Clauson is the host of Moody Radio’s Karl and Crew, a nationally syndicated radio program. He is the lead pastor of 180 Chicago Church. Karl and his bride Junanne have been married 37 years and have 2 adult kids.  Learn more about Karl and his new book, Killing Sin (and get free resources to help you fix broken systems and much more) https://killsin.com/ Get the help you need to take back your home from too much technology. Join Arlene for her masterclass, Screen Kids today https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Do you spend a lot of time managing stuff? Finding things? Storing things? Buying things? Julia Ubbenga has found a way to cut through the clutter - it turns out having more isn’t necessarily better. We're talking through Julia's book, Declutter Your Heart and Home: How a minimalist life yields maximum joy. On today's episode, you'll learn:  3:00 Shopping is fun! Right??? 7:30 Help! I’m attached to all of the things I need to declutter! 10:25 How decluttering affects your heart and your home 12:50 Short, practical ways to start decluttering your home 17:50 How do we prioritize people over possessions 22:45 Systems that can make decluttering easy for you and your kids 28:55 The key to decluttering Julia Ubbenga's projects at Rich in What Matters have attracted over 50 million views and helped people restructure their lives around what matters most. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and five children. Learn more about Julia Ubbenga at Rich in What Matters https://richinwhatmatters.com/Get Julia's book, Declutter Your Heart and Your Home https://www.amazon.com/Declutter-Your-Heart-Home-Minimalist/dp/0310368960 Follow Julia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richinwhatmatters/ Check out Arlene Pellicane's books Parents Rising and Screen Kids https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/books You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Ann Wilson spent more than a decade longing for a better marriage and for her husband to be more attentive. And every chance she got, she told him so! Turned out all her booing was pushing her husband even further away. FamilyLife Today hosts Ann and Dave Wilson explain how their marriage was turned around as Ann shares from her new book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband (When All You Want to do is Yell at Him). On today's episode, you'll learn:  2:30 When getting 3rd place wasn’t even enough for my dad 5:10 My husband was playing sports, I was struggling to take care of the kids 7:50 Did Ann really boo her husband in public? 11:00 If you’re used to being negative about your husband, how do you change that? 14:38 The respect rebellion 22:20 Is being a helper a bad role? 29:30 Sophisticated nagging doesn’t work but this does Ann and Dave Wilson are the hosts of the nationally syndicated radio show FamilyLife Today and cofounders of Kensington Community Church. Dave was the chaplain for the Detroit Lions for 33 seasons. They have three grown sons and seven grandchildren. Learn more about Ann and Dave Wilson and FamilyLife Today https://www.familylife.com/Get Ann's book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband (When all you want to do is yell at him)https://shop.familylife.com/product/how-to-speak-life-to-your-husband-when-all-you-want-to-do-is-yell-at-him/ Follow Dave and Ann Wilson on Facebook or Instagramhttps://www.facebook.com/DaveAnnWilson https://www.instagram.com/daveannwilson You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

If social media was completely erased from teen life, would that be a good thing for your kids? Allie Marie Smith knows what it’s like to scroll endlessly and get pulled under the tide of tech. It’s time for a reset for our kids: mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Allie’s here to show us how from her new book, Social Media Reset. On today's episode, you'll learn:  2:45 Is your time on social media affecting the memories you make with your children? 6:02 How does social media affect our lives spiritually  11:18 What does a 30-day reset look like? 17:33 How to set limits with social media  22:00 Are you “phubbing”? 28:40 Your life is precious Allie Marie Smith is the founder and director of Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit dedicated to helping teen girls and young women. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and certified life coach. Her newest book is Social Media Reset: A 30 Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy. Allie loves surfing and adventuring up and down the CA coast with her hubby Paul and golden retriever named Gidget. You can hear Allie’s testimony of how God saved her from depression and suicide in my earlier podcast with her titled Teen Girls are Wonderfully Made. https://www.accessmore.com/episode/Allie-Marie-Smith---Teen-Girls-are-Wonderfully-Made Find out more about Allie Marie Smith and her book, Social Media Reset on her website https://wonderfullymade.org/ Get Arlene's free resource, 5 Ways to Reset Your Tech here https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Need some encouragement as a single parent? Single father Rich Griffin is here to talk about the ups and downs of parenting three adopted sons, dealing with trauma, and the problem of professionalizing discipleship. Rich has a message of hope for single parents, and every parent who wants guide their child towards wisdom. On today's episode, you'll learn:  2:47 Why Rich became a single dad  7:00 How to help your kids overcome trauma  9:10 From church and family, to church as family  15:03 Handling hard situations with your kids  19:33 How to do ministry with your kids  27:41 The three T’s of parenting Rich Griffith is a part-time pastor and an associate professor of Youth and Multi-generational Ministry at Toccoa Falls College, where he has been teaching since 2016. He holds masters degrees in theology and organizational leadership, as well as a doctorate in youth, family, and culture. His books include Voices: Helping our Christian and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel. Rich is the single dad of three adopted sons.  Find out more about Rich Griffith at https://d6family.com/ Have a question or comment for Rich? Email Rich at rwgriffith@tfc.edu  Read Arlene's book, Screen Kids, which includes a section for single parents. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/books You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/

Winning in marriage isn't about winning an argument against your spouse. You and your spouse are on the same team, which means you either both win or you both lose. NFL chaplains George and Tondra Gregory are here to help us develop a winning game plan for marriage. A great marriage won't happen by accident, but it can be built. We'll learn how from George and Tondra's new book, The Marriage Game Plan: Developing a winning strategy for marital success. On today's episode, you'll learn:  2:30 They were headed towards divorce– but rebounded by God’s grace 7:00 Why did God create marriage in the first place? 14:15 What if you approached marriage like a professional?  20:25 Getting on the same page in marriage  24:40 Having trouble with your in-laws? 28:35 How to enjoy “victory Mondays” in our marriages George and Tondra Gregory have been coaching couples through their national marriage ministry for more than 20 years. They have previously served as marriage ministry leaders at Saddleback Church. They worked with several professional sports teams and leagues including the NFL and the NBA. They are currently serving as the chaplains to the LA Chargers. Their new book is The Marriage Game Plan: Developing a winning strategy for marital success.  Find out more about George and Tondra Gregory here https://journeyforlifenow.org Get the book The Marriage Game Plan https://journeyforlifenow.org/books/ Get free date ideas (even if you just have 15 or 30 minutes) and check out Arlene's book Making Marriage Easier https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

When was the last time you were triggered by your kids? The struggle is real! How do you respond with patience instead of anger when your child pushes your buttons? Boy mom Amber Lia has godly advice to manage our anger (and our triggers). Her new book is, Untriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle with Anger. On today's episode, we'll talk about:   3:21 Is parenting feeling rough right now?   4:45 How can we reframe our anger towards our kids? 9:23 What to do when your child talks back to you  14:45 Help–My kids fight all the time! 19:06 When you feel that no one appreciates you as a mom  23:00 How you can overcome past mistakes as a parent 27:05 How to release comparison as a parent Amber Lia is the bestselling author of many books including Food Triggers and Parenting Scripts. Today we talked about her new devotional, Untriggered: 60 days of transformation for moms who struggle with anger. Amber and her husband Guy have 4 boys and own a production company in Chattanooga. Amber is also a certified independent health coach.   Find out more about Amber Lia on her website https://amberlia.com/ Get Amber's book Untriggered here https://amberlia.com/books-and-resources You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Stop taking orders from your kids. Get Arlene's book, Parents Rising. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802416608/?tag=arlenpelli-20 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

Today’s culture sends boys a confusing and discouraging message that men are toxic. But the truth is real masculinity is a gift from God. From her new book Mothering Boys, Molly DeFrank shows us 8 things our boys need from us before they turn 10. On today's episode, you'll learn about:  2:27 The great syrup disaster!!! 6:25 What we are facing culturally as boy moms  9:02 What does Biblical masculinity look like   16:30 How to help your son with eye contact  21:30 Getting your children to mind your authority 24:40 Help! My kids never do their chores! 28:00 Boys need to be creative– what we can do to help? Molly DeFrank is a former politico turned stay home mom. She married her college sweetheart and a week later began working in the governor’s office. She put her career on hold to raise her 3 boys and 3 girls. Molly is the author of Digital Detox, and today we're talking about her new book, Mothering Boys: 8 Things your son needs from you before he turns 10.  Find out more about Molly DeFrank and her book, Mothering Boys https://mollydefrank.com/mothering-boys/ Follow Molly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mollydefrank Maybe you're not a reader, but you can watch a video course instead. Check out Arlene's Screen Kids Course here. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/course You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today. https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com

The preteen years can be perilous for kids (and parents!). Kids are being bombarded today with messages and images that threaten their emotional and spiritual health. Mom of ten, Tricia Goyer not only has lots of experience with preteens, she has a new book (co-authored with Leslie Nunnery), Faith That Sticks: 5 Real Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen. On today's episode with Tricia Goyer, we'll talk about: 3:52 What to say when your child gets tired of church 9:50 Calming down when getting angry at your children  18:22 How to deal with a child struggling with gender  25:30 Helping your children discover their interests Tricia Goyer is a speaker, podcast host, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books. She writes in various genres, including fiction, parenting, marriage, and books for children and teens. Tricia is a wife and homeschooling mom of ten, and enjoys mentoring writers. Find out more about Tricia Goyer and her book, Faith That Sticks: 5 Real Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen https://triciagoyer.com/books/faith-that-sticks-5-real-life-ways-to-disciple-your-preteen/ Can kids survive without social media, video games and smartphones? Will they have friends? Find out in Arlene's free film, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film You're invited to see David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025. Get your ticket today (early bird price through June 30) https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com