The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. When Ruth and her husband Pat heard the diagnosis of cancer, they made a choice to trust God instead of panicking. Where is God when your family is suffering? Ruth brings words of hope to help us through this pandemic from her latest book, In a Boat in the Middle of the Lake.   Learn more about Ruth Schwenk and the book In a Boat in the Middle of a Lake.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Especially during the pandemic, we've been online more and so have our kids. How can we guide what our kids are watching on streaming services like Netflix? It's not only about rules, but about relationship. Media exec and founder of Minno (home of Veggie Tales) Erick Goss is here to help us parent more wisely (and safely) in the age of streaming.   Learn more about Erick Goss and Minno.  

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. What can you do if your spouse isn't a Christian? What's it like being married to an unbeliever? How can you pray for your spouse without alienating him or her? Lynn Donovan shares her journey of praying 20 years for her husband...with amazing results. Her new book is Marching Around Jericho. Learn more about Lynn Donovan and her book Marching Around Jericho: Praying Your Unsaved Spouse into the Kingdom. Now available: the Access More app!   Coming in October: Arlene's new books Screen Kids & Grandparenting Screen Kids.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Joshua Rogers went from "hello" to "I do" in nine months and found marriage was a lot harder than he thought it would be! In this honest conversation about husbands and wives, Joshua talks about fighting for control, depression, intimacy issues, and the power of the rewind button.  Learn more about Joshua Rogers and his book, Confessions of a Happily Married Man.  

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Pop culture, social media, video games, porn, streaming services - there is so much in the culture today that runs opposite to the Christian values you want to instill in your kids. Author and mom Lee Nienhuis teaches us how to parent strong and follow God, even when everyone else seems to be going the other direction. She'll talk about how pornography can fill your child's life with shame, but also how you can help your child get back on the right track.   Learn more about Lee Nienhuis and her new book, Counter Cultural Parenting.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Blended families face challenges with stepparents, stepsiblings, and exes. Expert Ron Deal teaches how to bond with your stepfamily over time. Learn how to connect to your stepchildren, overcome rejection, and help stepsiblings find common ground. Together with Dr. Gary Chapman, Ron has written a book, Building Love Together in Blended Families. Learn more about Ron Deal and his book with Dr. Gary Chapman, Building Love Together in Blended Families.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Your kids may be streaming more shows than usual these days. How can you guide your kids to screen time that's more positive, strengthening what you are teaching instead of tearing it all down? Pure Flix founding partner and actor David A.R. White shares how you make television something that brings you together as a family once again. You'll also learn about his God-given dream to head for Hollywood. It's a conversation that will make you want to chase your God-given dreams as well.  Learn more about David A.R. White and his book, Between Heaven and Hollywood: Chasing Your God-Given Dream.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Have you been sheltering in place with your spouse for months? Dr. Gary Chapman has marriage advice to bring us closer during this pandemic. For some, COVID-19 has given a chance to reconnect. For others, it has revealed problems and resulted in conflict. Based on more than 40 years of counseling couples, Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the 5 Love Languages, offers help from his newest book, 5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage...When You're Stuck at Home Together. Learn more about Gary Chapman and his book, 5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage...When You're Stuck at Home Together

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Tired of mom guilt and feeling overwhelmed all the time? Complaining, arguing, and sibling rivalry don’t have to control your home. Homeschooling mom of ten, September McCarthy reminds us why motherhood matters and what you can do to make motherhood manageable and actually joyous. Learn about trigger points, handling conflict, and the importance of connecting with other moms.   Learn more about Sep tember McCarthy and her book Motherhood Matters. 

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Trouble comes to every person - when it does, will your child be ready? Pat Schwenk and his family have experienced crisis because of cancer. How did they emerge not only with their faith intact but stronger? Learn how to grow during a crisis, remaining rooted in God's love, and how to help your children do the same.   Learn more about Patrick Schwenk and his book co-authored with his wife Ruth, Faith Forward Family Devotions. Watch Arlene's free Happy Mom videos on Instagram , Facebook , or her website .