The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Is it possible to live happily ever after? Yes! Dr. David Jeremiah shares about his love for his wife Donna in this warm, personal conversation about his family life. Staying happliy married begins with commitment, a desire to serve your spouse, and having lots of fun along the way. You'll be inspired to smile again about your spouse and recognize the treasure you already have. Dr. David Jeremiah has been married more than 58 years. He is a pastor, New York Times bestselling author, and Turning Point radio and television teacher.  

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Mom, how is Jesus different than other gods? Dad, can you prove miracles in the Bible really happened? Kids can ask tough questions about faith that are frankly hard to answer. In this encore episode, Natasha Crain gives us a framework to explain God to our littles and teens - apologetics for kids. If your child is having doubts or if you don't know how to answer questions about God, you will want to listen to this conversation with Natasha and get her book, Talking with Your Kids About Jesus: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. More than ever, girls need to hear the truth about who they are and what makes them beautiful. Social media is lying to our girls and leading too many down the road of depression and anxiety.  In this encore episode, True Girl founder Dannah Gresh shares how to fill your daughter's mind with God's truth. You'll learn the power of asking the right questions, how to teach your girl to set healthy tech limits, and how to use social media in a positive way.   Learn more about Dannah Gresh's ministry True Girl and her book, Lies Girls Believe & The Truth That Sets Them Free.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Calming down an angry child can be tiring and seem impossible on some days. How can you help your kids calm down instead of throwing a fit? Bestselling author and mom of ten, Tricia Goyer shares how not to respond when your child acts in anger and how to give your child space to process and reconnect. You'll learn that lectures don't always work the best (and what to do instead). Based on Tricia's book, Calming Angry Kids, this encore episode will help you build a bridge between you and your (often) angry child.   Learn more at Arlene's website.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Kids these days are super smart about video games and social media, but what about being relationally smart? Are your kids good with people? Dr. John Trent shares five keys from his newest book, The Relationally Intelligent Child. Turns out IQ isn't nearly as important as being relationally intelligent. It's never too late to help your child learn how to meaningful connect with others. Learn more about Dr. John Trent and his book, The Relationally Intelligent Child.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. When your kids fight and just keep fighting, it can be easy to give up on peace in the home. Sibling rivalry is frustrating! Author Amberly Neese is here with some examples of Biblical siblings who didn't always get along well either. You'll be encouraged and have some new tools to try the next time your kids and/or step-kids start fighting.   Learn more about Amberly Neese and her Bible study, Common Ground: Loving Others Despite Our Differences.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Pornography is the new drug and it's not just a problem for boys anymore. How can you protect your child from stumbling onto porn or from viewing it regularly? Author Josh Glaser is here to help us have those important (and yes awkward) conversations with our kids to protect them from seeing too much, too soon.    Learn more about Josh Glaser and his book, Treading Boldly Through a Pornographic World: A Field Guide for Parents.  

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Can your child focus on anything besides YouTube, social media, or video games? Today we're talking about the much needed skill of attention. It's one of the five A+ skills in my book Screen Kids. You'll learn how to strengthen your child's attention span - both in and out of school.  Learn more about Arlene's film, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. happyhomeuniversity.com/film

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Boys and men are under attack. They are being stripped of mission, sidelined, and sexually tempted constantly. David Dusek, author of The Battle, joins us to explain what Biblical masculinity is all about and how we can raise our boys to be strong, godly men. We want to celebrate fatherhood, encouraging today's dads and preparing tomorrow's fathers.   Learn more about David Dusek and his book, The Battle. 

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. From the media to the classroom, our kids are surrounded by beliefs that run counter to the Bible. Things that were shocking 50 years ago are promoted as desirable today. Researcher Dr. George Barna describes the worldview Americans are most likely to draw from - it's a watered down, feel good, fake Christianity.   In order for your child to show RESILIENCE, you must educate yourself about our culture to learn how to equip your child to stand fast in the faith.   There's no better person than Dr. George Barna at the Cultural Research Center to help us make sense of the research coming out about millennials and the beliefs of our nation.