

Famous at Home
Josh + Christi Straub
We all long to put our families center stage. Yet, in a world that competes for our time, attention, and identity, we often give our family the leftovers instead of our full, undivided hearts. Welcome to the Famous at Home podcast, with marriage and leadership coaches, Dr. Josh and Christi Straub. With a realistic, grace-filled look at the struggles families face, the Famous at Home podcast is like having a cup of coffee with authentic friends who just “get you,” yet with the practical and life-changing coaching strategies Josh and Christi use to help spouses, parents, and leaders stay emotionally engaged and connected to their biggest fans. With topics designed to help you set healthy rhythms between work and home, be fully present with your kids, and build a rock-solid marriage, the Famous at Home podcast will awaken your own heart and revive your family.Because we all need to find our way back home.
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Apr 28, 2021 • 3min
FAH in 5 Minutes: Say No to Work, Yes to Family
It feels like there is always more we can add to our to-do lists. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the power in saying no to more work, and yes to more family time.

Apr 21, 2021 • 27min
What Do I Do With Worry: Kid's Edition
Last week, Josh and Christi discussed a few listener questions in regards to the parent side of worry. This week, to continue the 3-week worry series, Josh and Christi discuss more listener questions, this time related to the child side of worry. In this episode they talk about:* Practical ways to prevent punishing, minimizing, and dismissing your child's worries.* How to help your child cope with worry-filled or fearful environments.* How to find a healthy balance between challenging your child to overcome their worries and supporting them when they feel overwhelmed.Show Notes:WHAT DO I DO WITH WORRY? IS AVAILABLE NOW! Help your child learn practical lessons to help their worry birds fly away.CREATE YOUR OWN WORRY BIRD! Here is a link of a tutorial you can follow to create worry birds for your kids.

Apr 19, 2021 • 5min
FAH in 5 Minutes: Working from Rest, Not for It
Oftentimes, it can be a natural tendency for us to fear that we are not working hard enough. This could be in the work place, or even when it comes to parenting our children. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the significance of the Sabbath and why we should always prioritize working from rest, not for it.

Apr 14, 2021 • 37min
What Do I Do With Worry: Parent's Edition
Recently, we asked the Famous at Home community to send in questions about worry. Notably, the most feedback we received was in regards to parenting. To continue the What Do I Do With Worry? 3-week podcast series, Josh and Christi discuss a few listener questions and speak to the parent side of worry. In this episode we discuss:* Practical ways to handle your worries to reduce the chances of passing them to your kids.* How to talk to your kids about your worries and how you resolve them.* Why you have what it takes to parent your kids.* How healthy rhythms can inspire your kids and kick worry out of the house.Show Notes:THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO PRE-ORDER WHAT DO I DO WITH WORRY? Josh and Christi's new book, What Do I Do With Worry? releases April 20th, 2021. Pre-order on Amazon today!GET A FREE WORRY POSTER AND ACTIVITY BOOK! If you pre-order What Do I Do With Worry? You can receive a FREE worry poster and activity book. All you have to do is go to whatdoidowithworry.com, fill out the form provided, and your free items will be emailed to you!

Apr 12, 2021 • 5min
FAH in 5 Minutes: Have Siblings Work Together
Siblings make the best teammates. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about ways to challenge your kids to work together.

Apr 7, 2021 • 35min
Kids and Anxiety
As Josh and Christi anticipate the release of their new book What Do I Do With Worry? on April 20th, this episode launches a 3-week podcast series specific to kids and worry. To kick off the series, Josh and Christi talk about the battle kids face with anxiety in today’s climate.Here are some highlights:* The power of relationships to release worry.* The power you hold as a parent when your child has anxiety.* The difference between worry and anxiety.* What to do when you recognize one child in particular who seems to be “off.”Show Notes:PRE-ORDER WHAT DO I DO WITH WORRY? TODAY! Josh and Christi's new book, What Do I Do With Worry? releases April 20th, 2021. You can pre-order it on Amazon! GET A FREE WORRY POSTER AND ACTIVITY BOOK! If you pre-order What Do I Do With Worry? You can receive a FREE worry poster and activity book. All you have to do is go to whatdoidowithworry.com, fill out the form provided, and your free items will be emailed to you!

Apr 6, 2021 • 5min
FAH in 5 Minutes: Start a Hobby with Your Child
Oftentimes it becomes easy for us, as parents, to coast through the activities our kids want us to do with them. But what if we made it a priority this week to do something new that makes not only our kids come alive, but us too? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the joy in doing hobbies with our kids.

Mar 31, 2021 • 39min
The Financially Healthy Family with Talaat & Tai McNeely
From college loans, to mortgages, to raising kids, our finances can cause quite a bit of tension, especially in our marriage. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk to Talaat and Tai McNeely, money and marriage experts, about how to get your family, and marriage, on track financially. Talaat and Tai share about:* Previous financial obstacles they faced in the early stages of their marriage, and how they got to where they are today, living a debt-free life and paying off their mortgage in 3 years.* What The His and Her Money Show is and how it got started.* The power of changing your mindset and sitting in the driver's seat of your finances.* Why it's important to position yourself financially to give your family options.Show Notes:CHECK OUT THE HIS AND HER MONEY SHOW! Talaat and Tai McNeely lead The His and Her Money Show, a business passionate about helping families be financially, spiritually, and relationally steady. The two of them provide helpful guidance through their podcast, blog, and a private community anyone can be a part of. Click here to learn more!PRE-ORDER WHAT DO I DO WITH WORRY? TODAY! Josh and Christi's new book, What Do I Do With Worry? releases April 20th, 2021. You can pre-order it on Amazon!

Mar 30, 2021 • 5min
FAH in 5: Making Easter Memorable
As we approach Easter this week, it is important that we share the story of Jesus' resurrection with our kids. In this episode, Josh and Christi provide helpful tips for these conversations and how to make this Easter memorable.

Mar 17, 2021 • 49min
Trading Your Plans for a Life That Matters with Jason Brown
Obeying the call of God can be scary, especially when it requires you to let go of something you love. In this episode, Josh interviews Jason Brown, the highest paid center in the NFL at the time, who walked away from his successful career to become a farmer and be famous at home. Josh talks to Jason about:* Jason's history with football and what led him to the NFL.* Jason's past of living in the fast lane of success and wealth and what caused him to have a change of heart.* The way God called Jason to end his NFL career and how he knew it was God's voice.* The difficult but incredible journey Jason's family has been on after he surrendered to the call of God.* What life is like on Jason's farm, First Fruits Farm, in North Carolina.Show Notes:ORDER JASON BROWN'S BOOK CENTERED ON AMAZON! Jason shares his story about walking away from his NFL career and stepping into a new lifestyle of farming. He shares about his relationship with God and how taking time to focus on his family changed his life. PRE-ORDER WHAT DO I DO WITH WORRY? TODAY! Josh and Christi's new book, What Do I Do With Worry? releases April 20th, 2021. You can pre-order it on Amazon!


