Famous at Home

In many ways, the western culture we live in wars against family growth. This episode is a conversation about how we're seeing the western cultural norms influence our own family and some of the steps we're taking to fight against it. In this episode, we share about how we are structuring our days that's most conducive to Kingdom expansion, is extremely simple (yet rich), and isn't beholden to anyone (except God and our family).  We talk about: Decisions we're making today that will impact our family ten years from nowA new kind of agency when stewarding our time and energy levelsWhy we are simplifying now more than ever beforeWho we are spending time with and the difference it's makingThe freedom we're experiencing after letting go of emotion management in social settings Show Notes: Order a copy of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink Order a copy of Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Order a copy of Walden by David Thoreau Order a copy of Jayber Crow: A Novel by Wendell Berry 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 Watch this episode on YouTube This podcast episode was sponsored by Epic Will: https://www.epicwill.com/famous Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Who doesn't feel incompetent in the areas of handiness, creativity, and childlike play when it comes to entering your child's world? Perhaps we don't need to make it as complicated as we think. In this episode, Taylor Calmus, video creator of Dude Dad and Super Dad, talks with Josh about what our kids really desire from us, and why he wrote his first children's book, Dad and the Recycling-Bin Roller Coaster. Yes, Taylor actually build a roller coaster in his backyard too!  Taylor shares about: How he's learned to channel his inner child in fatherhoodTime management and boundaries between content creation and family timePractical ways dads can challenge themselves to take on new projects that are out of their comfort zonesHow to integrate your kids into everything you do as a dad Show Notes: Order a copy of Dad and the Recycling-Bin Roller CoasterSubscribe to Dude Dad on YouTubeShop the Dude Dad collectionWatch Super Dad on the Magnolia NetworkWatch this episode on YouTubeOrder a copy of Famous at Home This podcast episode was sponsored by Epic Will: https://www.epicwill.com/famous Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A couple weeks ago Josh interviewed Christi about her experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice. This week, roles reverse and Christi interviews Josh about his experiences with fatherhood, honor, and how he's learned to cast vision for his family. This conversation was unscripted and heartfelt, as Christi asks questions that get to the heart of how Josh sees his role as a father. Josh shares about: The reasons it's important to honor up to previous generations and pass blessing down to the next generationThe tension between living in denial and being honest about the holes that were left from your upbringingThe sense of vision that comes from viewing everything you do through the lens of being a father and husband Show Notes: Order a copy of Famous at HomeOrder a copy of Jon Tyson's book, The Intentional Father This podcast episode was sponsored by Epic Will: https://www.epicwill.com/famous   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

After his first interview became one of our most listened to and talked about episodes in podcast history, Pastor Jon Tyson is back with us! He sits down with Josh to talk about intentional fathering, how he discipled his own kids, and the journey you can take your son on as a right of passage into manhood in a healthy and biblical way. Here are some takeaways: How to pay attention to your formation as a man and understand your de-formationAligning your thoughts, practices, and behaviors into who Jesus called you to be and out of your brokennessListening, observing, valuing, and encouraging as the definition of love as a fatherHow to not let your vision of the ideal stop you from doing what you can as a father Show Notes: Register now for the Primal Path Order a copy of Pastor Jon Tyson's book, The Intentional Father Watch this episode on YouTube Sign up for our free Famous at Home Starter Bundle Order a copy of Famous at Home This podcast episode was sponsored by Epic Will: https://www.epicwill.com/famous Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Last week, we started a two-part mini-series where Josh interviewed Christi about her own experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice. This week, we continue the conversation, as Christi goes more in-depth about her experiences with healing and how she has learned to discern God's voice to her throughout motherhood. Christi shares about: How her relationship with God has evolved and looked in different seasons of motherhoodHow she's learned to find and experience freedom in motherhoodHow choosing less has brought a more rich, peace-filled life Show Notes: This podcast episode was sponsored by Epic Will: https://www.epicwill.com/famousWatch this episode on YouTubeOrder a copy of the Famous at Home book Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We had a revelation together recently about how we converse on our podcast. It was a revealing conversation (of which we discuss in this week's episode) that ultimately led to a two-episode series where Josh interviews Christi. This conversation was completely unscripted, as Christi didn't know the questions ahead of time. What came from it was a beautiful, heartfelt two-part conversation about Christi's own experiences with motherhood, healing, and finding her voice.  Some highlights include: How Christi overcame difficult seasons in her life and what the gradual process of healing has looked like for herPractical ways Christi has reconnected back to herself and how it's helped her to be a calmer presence for her childrenThe importance of paying attention to what your body needs in small doses Show Notes: This podcast episode was sponsored by Epic Will: https://www.epicwill.com/famousWatch this episode on YouTubeRegister now for the MyKidsEQ Coaching Workshop (Summer 2023)Order a copy of the Famous at Home book Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As parents, fostering an environment of resilience for our kids is arguably one of the most important ways we can set our kids up for healthy relationships and self-competence. Yet, with the state we find ourselves in as a culture, we ourselves need to build resilience as well. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about practical ways of cultivating resilience in your home. Highlights include:  What it means to be safe for your kidsGiving our kids language for what they need from us and othersHow emotional intelligence is a byproduct of growing in the fruit of the Spirit Show Notes: This podcast episode was sponsored by Epic Will: https://www.epicwill.com/famousWatch this episode on YouTubeRegister now for the MyKidsEQ Coaching Workshop (Summer 2023)Order a copy of the Famous at Home book Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We live in a constant state of hurry. Our culture even rewards it. Whether it's back-to-back work meetings, rushing kids to and from school activities, or getting dinner on the table, hurry influences our lives on the daily. In this week's episode, Josh and Christi talk about how hurry sickness influences our kid's emotional health.   Highlights include:  Deeper ways that hurry might be impacting your kidsPractical ways to create margin in your day for you and othersPractical strategies to give your kids in the middle of a hurried dayHow simple hugs and healthy physical touch can calm the body and slow us down Show Notes: This podcast episode was sponsored by Epic Will: https://www.epicwill.com/famousWatch this episode on YouTubeRegister now for the MyKidsEQ Coaching Workshop (Summer 2023)Order a copy of the Famous at Home bookTell us what topics you'd like to hear about on the podcast Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do we enter into our kid's world and build their emotional health and resilience? In this episode, we outline 4 pillars that help us lay a foundation for our kids to manage their emotions, connect with Jesus, and feel seen. With so much uncertainty, we talk about how we can parent from a place of love, not fear. Here are some highlights: How the posture from which we parent matters more than the techniques we use Why Bible reading should be a priority in your home and not an afterthought Why you can sum up all of parenting research into one primary conclusionHow to practically make your kids feel seen and loved Show Notes: Watch this episode on YouTubeRegister now for the MyKidsEQ Coaching Workshop (Summer 2023)Order a copy of the Famous at Home book Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Screen time is one of the biggest issues facing families today--and we're not just referring to our kids. We set alarms on our phones, await important calls, send urgent emails, and the list goes on. Yet, science has some fascinating new insights on what really matters as it relates to how to maximize our time on our phones and yet be present with people. Joey Odom, cofounder of Aro, a technology platform leveraging the science of habit formation to help you connect by disconnecting, is with us this week to talk about screen time and how to reclaim family time without moving to a flip phone. Joey talks with us about: Essential rules to have as a family in the context of screen timeWays we can leverage our screen time for goodThe value of time and how we can use it as motivation to spend more quality time as a familyThe mission behind Aro, how it works, and where the name came fromWhy it matters specifically as a dad to be on board with less time on the phone Show Notes: Watch this episode on YouTube here. Learn more about Aro. Listen to the Aro Podcast. Learn other ways to show up as the best version of yourself for your family by ordering the Famous at Home book.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.