The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. If you could make a wish, what would you wish for? Sometimes we stop hoping and dreaming because it seems to lead only to disappointment. If you want to move forward in your life, even when it hurts to hope again, this episode is just for you.  Rachel Miller shares from her new book "When It Hurts to Hope: Honest Conversations about Living with Unmet Longing." We're going to talk about:  3:35 You're not alone. Everyone has “unmet longing.” 9:07 Here’s something we can all learn from newlyweds... 11:25 How do we still believe God is good when we don’t get what we want? 15:12 How to be a friend to someone who has an unmet longing  20:10 Living between pessimism and optimism during tough times  26:43 How community can help when we get lonely 29:25 If you are going through a hard time, do this Rachel Miller has written for Lifeway, YouVersion, Proverbs 31 MInistries, The Daily Wire and Ramsey Solutions. Her new book is "When It Hurts to Hope: Honest conversations about living with unmet longing." rachelmillerauthor.com You can follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.s.miller Get plan and hope for your family's technology use and read Screen Kids by Arlene and Dr. Gary Chapman. More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Every girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. There's a lot of talk about being limitless, but the truth is, we are limited creatures. We've got too much laundry, too many bills, too many responsibilities, and too little strength. But what if limitations can actually turn into blessings? Bestselling author Sara Hagerty shares how being a mom of seven has helped her discover the beauty in her boundaries. Sharing from her new book, "The Gift of Limitations," we'll talk about:  2:50 What it means to live inside the fence line  7:30 The things we think are going to “kill” us actually can be life-giving  10:05 Talking yourself through your limitations  14:33 When limitations get in the way of accomplishing your dreams  18:20 How to name our limitations  20:17 What to do if you are feeling overwhelmed as a mom  24:45 What, I don't always have to be productive??? 27:50 Living “slower still” Sara Hagerty is a bestselling author and speaker who loves to offer God's hope to readers facing unexpected life circumstances. She and her husband adopted four children from Africa and then had three miracle babies. Her new book is "The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in your Boundaries."  You can follow Sara on Instagram @sarahagertywrites and on Substack  More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. We all face conflict - whether it's with your spouse, child, parent, neighbor, or co-worker. We don't always agree! How can you navigate conflict better? Is there a way to prevent fights in the first place? Donna Jones has written a new book to help us, "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life." On today's podcast, you'll learn:  2:09 The surprising truth about conflict  6:03 You may be causing conflict without even realizing it   8:50 What makes marriages last  11:40 This secret ingredient makes all the difference in conflict  16:10 Recognizing the patterns of our conflicts and fixing them  24:17 Handling situations where emotions are running really high Donna Jones is a national speaker, church planter, pastor's wife, and mom of three adult children. She’s appeared on Focus on the Family and other media outlets. Her new book is "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life."  Find out more about Donna and her book "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life" on her website. donnajones.org You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene Pellicane, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Family life can be overwhelming, sloppy, tricky, and downright challenging. How can you find sanity in the chaos of everyday living? Cynthia Yanof is here to remind us that even when life is messy, God is still good. God isn't caught off guard when we drop the ball, lose our cool, or can't find anything clean to wear. He can use our ridiculous messes for good! In today's conversation based on Cynthia Yanof's new book, "Life is Messy, God is Good," you'll learn:  2:14 How to find the funny when life isn't going how you'd planned   7:10 Why it's insane to pay for something you don't have to  11:30 The things God calls you to do can change you (and this is good)  14:00 What holy discontent looks like  18:40 Learning how NOT to parent from a place of reputation  25:38 If you've ever been disappointed with the church, listen here   Cynthia Yanof is a wife, mom, and podcaster who is ridiculously committed to not taking herself too seriously.  She is the host of the MESSmerized podcast and her new book is "Life is Messy, God is Good." Find out more about Cynthia and her book "Life is Messy, God is Good" on her website.  You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA.  Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene Pellicane, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke.  More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours.  Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel 

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Has Valentine's Day become more about showering your kids with gifts than your spouse? It's easy to drift away from the person who was once your dream come true. It is time to fall in love again...with your spouse! Arlene shares how you can turn your heart towards your spouse this week, relive the feelings of love, and strengthen your commitment to have and to hold forever. It's National Marriage Week (Feb 7-14) and it's time to celebrate marriages, starting with yours. In today's episode, Arlene shares:  3:00 I couldn’t believe he saw this in my eyes  4:30 How do we keep falling in love through the years (with the same person)? 5:40 Do you find your spouse more interesting than your phone?  7:10 What is the greatest predictor of happiness?  10:30 My husband was listening to something that surprised me  15:00 Sometimes we put ourselves against a measurement that doesn’t even exist  16:45 What Dr. Gary Chapman did when someone asked to live with his family for one year  19:00 What is National Marriage Week?  Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home, author, speaker, and spokesperson for National Marriage Week. You can find out more about National Marriage Week (and get free date night ideas) at MarriageWeek.org  Get Arlene's books 31 Days to a Happy Husband and 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife  You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene Pellicane, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke.  More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Maybe you used to be employed, married, or healthy. When you suffer a loss, you enter the realm of "used to be." Licensed counselor Ashley Elliott is here to help us build new thinking patterns when life doesn't turn out how we thought it would. Ashley and her husband Chuck are the authors of "I Used to Be..." In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate losses in life as we talk about:  2:19 What I used to be... 4:27 How to use “switch theory” to combat negativity  9:04 Here's how you can get back into a positive space with your spouse  11:17 Recognizing the triggers that cause negative spaces  14:08 How to get through your grief  19:00 Understanding your “anger wall” 24:55 How to help others who are grieving  28:28 How to know when to seek help with your grief   Ashley Elliott and her husband Chuck have been working with couples since 2009. They are certified in eight different psycho-educational programs aimed toward building relational success. Ashley is a counselor with Auxilium Psychological Services.  Ashley and Chuck have three boys and enjoy hiking and mountain biking.  Check out Ashley & Chuck's book, I Used to Be... - How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in life and Find Your Path Forward.  You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, CA on March 2, 2024.  Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours.  Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel 

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. What do you do if you find your child looking at porn? The Internet has made pornography so easily accessible and parents must act to protect kids from the dangers of bad pictures and harmful ideas about sexuality. Austin Fruits, a speaker for Josh McDowell Ministries, knows what it is like to struggle with porn as a teen. In this honest and redemptive conversation, you'll learn:  4:10 When you may not be feeling God, He is still working in the darkest places  10:27 Porn is about much more than desire  12:45 How real repentance is key to the healing journey  15:25 Porn is not your problem, it is your medication  20:35 Why do we need to talk to our kids about uncomfortable topics like sex  24:10 How to help prevent your child from watching porn  28:55 Why being set free from porn is so liberating Austin Fruits is a speaker for Josh McDowell, a ministry of CRU. He has a passion for apologetics, evangelism, and wholeness. He has his degree in psychology and counseling from Liberty University and also graduated from Talbot School of Theology. Find out more about Austin at Josh.org It's not too late to come to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. In business, we learn new strategies, test products, and set goals. How can we apply this same intentionality to parenting? Think of yourself as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or Chief Operations Officer in your home. CEO Bill Hampton is here to help us grow as parents. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:30 How to grow yourself so you can grow as a parent 4:45 Building momentum in parenting 10:30 Being intentional in your parenting starts here 15:50 Carving out time to spend with family even when life seems so busy 18:55 How to deal with screens in the home more constructively 24:49 What to do when you don’t like what your kids are doing 26:30 How to instill a work ethic in your kids 30:50 Stay strong as a parentBill Hampton is the founder and CEO of Hampton Strategies. He served as the executive VP and chief marketing officer for Dave Ramsay for 13 years, leading the growth of the Dave Ramsay show to a listenership of nearly 4.5 million people. You can follow Bill on Instagram @thebillhampton You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024 in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. More Resources for Your Family:Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhomeSpecial thanks to HireMyMom.com

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. A majority of Americans now say truth is subjective, and that ultimate truth cannot be known. How can we rise up to teach our kids that truth can be known? A world without the existence of truth quickly dissolves into chaos. Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, is here to help us defend the existence of truth to our kids. Sharing from his latest book, Truth Changes Everything, you'll learn:4:20 How to find reality even when the world feeds us lies 7:00 What to say to your children if they don’t believe there are absolute truths 12:30 This is the best way to challenge the idea that there is no such thing as truth… 17:35 Words from the culture around your child have more impact than you think 21:30 What to say to your child if they are questioning their gender 24:45 Why children need to know the noble truth about gender 28:00 Families are the good guys, not the bad guys30:45 How to equip your young adult with a biblical worldview Dr. Jeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. He is the author of several books including Understanding the Faith and Understanding the Times. Jeff and his wife and their family live in Colorado. Connect with Dr. Jeff, Summit Ministries, and his book Truth Changes Everything at Summit.org Enter to win a FREE STUDENT CONFERENCE pass this summer with Summit Ministries in Colorado or Georgia ($1800 value): summit.org/arleneYou're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. happyhomeuniversity.com/conferenceMore Resources for Your Family:Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribeWatch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhomeSpecial thanks to HireMyMom.com

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. What is the current spiritual temperature of your family? No doubt you have had seasons when you were more on fire for God than others. Bible teacher Stephanie Rousselle is here to help us stoke the fire of faith in the home. How can we delight in God on a daily basis and pass on that enthusiasm to our kids? In today's conversation you'll learn about: 2:30 Finding the “spice” in Christianity  4:30 Getting back to being on fire for God  8:50 Helping your kids taste the goodness of God  13:50 Pouring into your kids can look like this  18:15 When you were a college student, you were an atheist... 25:40 What is biblical success as a family?  Stephanie Rousselle is the host of the Gospel Spice podcast. Her motto is “God’s glory, our delight!” Born and raised in France, in the past 20 years she has lived on three continents, four countries, and five cities. She’s a wife, mom, podcaster, speaker, and Bible teacher.  Learn more about Stephanie Rousselle and Gospel Spice here.  You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel Special thanks to HireMyMom.com