Famous at Home

It's the time of year for new rhythms, school routines, and activities. But that also comes with the subtle feeling of disconnection with everyone going in separate directions. In this episode, we talk about how the invention of the clock, light bulb, and iPhone are influencing each of us at a personal and familial level today. We also talk about how you can identify the core essentials that bring your family together, why less is more, and how to "try on" what works for your family. Here are some highlights:How to identify the "less" you need in your lifeHow to identify what a good 'ole fashioned "sigh" means for cultivating peace and connection in your homeHow to battle of fear of "being still" and embracing silence so that you can discern what God might be speaking to youShow Notes: Order a copy of Famous at Home by Dr. Josh and Christi:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzOrder a copy of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg Mckeown:https://a.co/d/7MNgDLALeave our podcast a review to help others find out about it:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-at-home/id1185660348?see-all=reviewsSend us podcast topic ideas:https://www.famousathome.com/podcastWatch this episode on YouTube and follow Dr. Josh and Christi's journey:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastConsider becoming a financial partner with Famous at Home Ministries:https://newhorizonsfoundation.com/project/single-project/2504/

Summer coming to a close inevitably means new routines. But have you considered where those routines are taking you? How those routines today, if continued, will shape your children's hearts a decade from now? How these routines even shape your family's identity? In this episode, we talk about your "why" and the gift of involving your kids in a purpose greater than themselves.Here are some highlights:What it means for the household to partner with Jesus for the restoration of all thingsThe generational influence of our kid's purposeMaking those under your roof feel seenLiving with a "there you are" confidenceSetting values today that impact your family ten years from nowShow Notes: Order a copy of Famous at Home by Dr. Josh and Christi:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzOrder a copy of The Household and The War for the Cosmos by C.R. Wiley:https://amzn.to/3Z3mFyzOrder a copy of The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield:https://amzn.to/3PhspBnLeave us a review to help others find out about the podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-at-home/id1185660348?see-all=reviewsSend us podcast topic ideas:https://www.famousathome.com/podcastWatch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastThank you for giving and partnering with us in making this podcast reach more people.https://newhorizonsfoundation.com/project/single-project/2504/

In last week's episode, we revealed the news of our big life transition as a family. Though this particular move was a big one for us, you've likely faced life transitions of all sizes. The end of summer and the beginning of school. Job loss. A new child. The death of a parent or grandparent. No matter how big or small, all transitions feel important. That's why so many of us want to know that we're hearing from God as we discern what He's doing and pray through next steps and the days ahead. In this episode, we share a behind-the-scenes look at our recent decision-making process and how we discern when God just might be up to something. We talk about: Why transparency with God makes all the differenceWhy it's important to pay attention when something feels "off"How to recognize what you might be idolizing and discerning if your decisions are in their purest formHow to make the little ones under your roof feel seen and loved in the middle of transitionShow Notes:Thank you for giving and partnering with us in making this podcast reach more people. https://newhorizonsfoundation.com/project/single-project/2504/Have podcast ideas? www.famousathome.com/podcastWatch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcast

In the last few months, you've likely heard us talk about our desire to prioritize biblical simplicity and hospitality in our home. This week, we share a couple of big, emotional, yet exciting announcements, as we take leaps of faith into the next level of simplicity as a family. And, we invite you on this journey of hospitality with us, as we look forward to what God has in store for this adventurous new season.Show Notes: Have podcast topic ideas or simply want to drop us a note? We'd love to hear from you!www.famousathome.com/podcast

One of the most frequent questions we're asked is how we maintain a spirit of peace with a family of five and all we have going on. "How do you carry such calm in your interactions with each other?" wrote one long-time listener. To begin, peace doesn't come without a fight. In a world of instant gratification, we too easily settle for moments of peace; but anything that doesn't last is counterfeit. In this episode, we talk about practical ways you can war for and cultivate peace in your home.  We talk about:  Why our bodies feel safer in chaos than peacePrayer as a weapon for the war for peaceWhy it's important to take dominion over what God has given youKeeping short accounts of sin in our livesPlaying the long game in the day-to-day overwhelm Show Notes: John Eldredge's Daily Prayer (Head of Household)Do you have questions you want us to answer? We want to hear from YOU! Submit your question today.Leave the podcast a review to help others find out about itOrder a copy of the Famous at Home book by Dr. Josh and ChristiSign up for the Famous at Home Starter BundleWatch this episode on YouTube Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We love hearing from you, our podcast family, and talk about the topics you care about most. This week, we address questions related to raising toddlers, disciplining kids, walking your kids through divorce, and processing the loss of relationships. Here are some highlights:  Practical ways to regulate emotions instead of shutting them out or losing your mindInsights from Psalm 103 to help your kids feel seenHow discipline sets the tone for the environment of our homeWhy it's important we hold grief and joy at the same time Show Notes: Do you have questions you want us to answer? We want to hear from YOU! Submit your question today.Leave the podcast a review to help others find out about itOrder a copy of the Famous at Home book by Dr. Josh and ChristiWatch this episode on YouTube Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We're not in lack when it comes to what to worry about in today's world, especially as parents. With school approaching, we wanted to bring back one of our favorite humans and Famous at Home guests, our friend Sissy Goff, MEd, LPC-MHSP. Sissy is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, and is here with us to talk about her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. This conversation is so rich with parenting nuggets and wisdom on raising confident, courageous kids. We talk about: Practical ways to hold space for both worry and peace in your homeThe power we have as parents over our kid's anxietyHow to model bravery and restore your kid's resourcefulnessManagement strategies to gain your warmth and joy back in the midst of shame and rage Show Notes: Order a copy of Sissy's new book, The Worry-Free Parent!Read more about Daystar Counseling MinistriesRead more about Raising Boys & Girls Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There are many misconceptions about what practicing the Sabbath, or ceasing from work, really entails. People often view Sabbath as a day for lounging around the house, binging a show on Netflix, or just doing nothing. Those things can be fine, but do they really bring about "soul rest?" In this episode, Josh and Christi go in-depth about the purpose and meaning of Sabbath, and the unique ways they have learned to cultivate it in their home.  Josh and Christi talk about: Shabbat dinner as a fun, family-centric rhythm for your weekly Sabbath Why Sabbath rest is a gift from God and how you can make it work to fit your family dynamicHow to fight against the pull of Western culture away from the biblical gift of Sabbath Show Notes: Order a copy of Famous at Home by Dr. Josh and ChristiLeave our podcast a review to help others find out about itSend us podcast topic ideasWatch this episode on YouTube Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever met a family and thought, "Wow, whatever you've done to raise your kids, I need some of that!?" Mark and Tina Seago are one of those couples. Together, they have seven kids, live on a farm, began a classical school together, and are just downright parenting ninja's. We get the privilege of doing life with them and wanted to introduce them to you since they influence our parenting in so many ways. This week, Mark and Tina give us an inside look at their unique family rhythms and the decisions they've made that shape their children's lives. Mark and Tina talk about: The key decisions they've made that have shaped their children's livesCultivating gratitude and perspective within their family Giving kids responsibility as a way of mutual respect and kindnessLiturgies within their household and how it's given their kids purpose and significance Show Notes: Order a copy of Famous at Home by Dr. Josh and ChristiLeave our podcast a review to help others find out about itSend us podcast topic ideasWatch this episode on YouTube Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Last week's conversation centered around how we're rethinking how we lead our family against the common western culture norms that might not be serving families in the way we think or hope they are. This week, we continue this conversation with some of the people who have mentored and taught us much of what we're learning about family right now, Jeremy and April Pryor, dear friends of ours and leaders of Family Teams. Jeremy and April talk about: Mindset shifts as the best way to start recovering the paradigm How they practically fill their home with purpose, vision, and stewardshipHow they have learned to bring people into their world without letting them interrupt their world as introvertsWays they continuously let go of hyper responsibility, entertainment, and emotion management when hosting Show Notes: Get a copy of Family Revision: How Ancient Wisdom Can Heal the Modern Family by Jeremy Pryor Learn more about Family Teams Listen to The Family Teams Podcast Find Jeremy's books on Amazon Watch this episode on YouTube Order a copy of Famous at Home by Dr. Josh and Christi Leave our podcast a review to help others find out about it Send us podcast topic ideas Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.