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Have you ever given thought to how your "household" is being defined? The direction it's heading? Or the connectedness you feel to one another? In this episode, we talk about the meaning of the word "household" and how it applies to your family.We talk about:Why it's important to be curious, not intimidated by uncomfortable emotions.How to let go of "the chase" and refocus on nurturing your marriage and your kids.How to embrace your family's uniqueness.How to become a family of creators, not consumers.Show Notes:Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Put Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing for YourTime, Attention, and Identity by Dr. Josh and Christi Straubhttps://amzn.to/3y1jJFzThe Household and the War for the Cosmos by C.R. Wileyhttps://amzn.to/3DCMoDw25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experiencehttps://amzn.to/3DfMmBCWatch this episode on YouTube.https://youtu.be/u5MpwZYmW8s

Have you ever given thought to how your "household" is being defined? The direction it's heading? Or the connectedness you feel to one another? In this episode, we talk about the meaning of the word "household" and how it applies to your family.We talk about:Why it's important to be curious, not intimidated by uncomfortable emotions.How to let go of "the chase" and refocus on nurturing your marriage and your kids.How to embrace your family's uniqueness.How to become a family of creators, not consumers.Show Notes:Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Put Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing for YourTime, Attention, and Identity by Dr. Josh and Christi Straubhttps://amzn.to/3y1jJFzThe Household and the War for the Cosmos by C.R. Wileyhttps://amzn.to/3DCMoDw25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experiencehttps://amzn.to/3DfMmBCWatch this episode on YouTube.https://youtu.be/u5MpwZYmW8s Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio

Alright, friends! We have some exciting new updates for you about the podcast and Famous at Home. If you're a regular family member of the podcast, you'll want to hear these new updates. Also, do you know those moments when life feels fragmented? When it just feels like everyone is going in their own direction? How do you recalibrate as a family? What is it that reconnects your family at the heart level? In this episode, Josh talks about recalibrating your family and also shares what he and Christi and his family are doing to recalibrate right now.Josh talks about:* What to do when your family feels disconnected* Resources and activities that have brought the Straub family together* How parenting and spiritual growth are not mutually exclusive, but deeply interconnectedShow Notes:Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.famousathome.comStay up to date on MyKidsEQ: www.mykidseq.comCoaching with Josh and Christi: https://www.famousathome.com/coachingOrder a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story: https://amzn.to

If you're a parent, you've likely felt overworked, overwhelmed, and unsuccessful. Maybe you feel that way now? Perhaps home even feels chaotic. What if there was a system that helped you take control over your roles and time at home? Where you could move from chaotic to confident, and ultimately, more present. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with Rebekah Scott, wife, mom of four, business owner, and podcaster about practical ways to move from chaos to confident as a parent.They talk about:* The 4 systems to living a life filled with joy and purpose* How to navigate a relational presence in the home* Ways to prioritize meals, find time for yourself, work, and still be present with your familyWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k869kzrEmw0Show Notes:Leave the Famous at Home book a review: https://amzn.to/3h2HpohListen to the Encourager Podcast: https://encouragerpodcast.com/Learn about the Encourager Academy: https://encouragerpodcast.com/products/encourager-academyShop Re

How do you get on the same page as your spouse when it comes to money? Is it possible to simplify your money life? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with Bob and Linda Lotich, founders of SeedTime, about their new book Simple Money, Rich Life and how to create a clear plan for achieving your financial goals.They talk about:* Ways to become more unified in your marriage around money* The one-category budget: Get 80% of the results with 20% of the work* How to use money as a tool to fulfill what God has called you to do* How to make giving funWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEAkiwvJA6c&t=2sShow Notes:Order a copy of Simple Money, Rich Life: https://amzn.to/3sRIphE

What is emotional safety? And how do you cultivate an emotionally safe marriage? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about elephants in marriage and how to be your true self in hard conversations with your spouse.They talk about:* Approaching conversations in love rather than fear* Having an "us against the world" mindset* How to talk to your spouse about feeling emotionally safeShow Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU2TYVNwpVIOrder a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://www.famousathome.com/bookGo back and listen to our "Sex Makes Everything Better" episode with Laura Dugger: https://apple.co/3gRybLlMarriage Coaching with Josh and Christi: https://www.famousathome.com/coaching

In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about practical game changers that have helped level up their own marriage. They use a recent national survey on the biggest issues couples argue about to help you apply these game changers to how you communicate in marriage. Can you guess the #1 issue couples argue about more than any other topic? Listen in to find out.Here are a couple key takeaways:* Why communication is overrated and the game changer that really matters* How to cut through your normal "dance"* The key factor to high marital satisfaction* Game changers that increase intimacy and connectionWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg7WuNxZPK8PS. We want to know YOUR game changers. Comment on Instagram or Youtube for what's worked for you!Show Notes:Order a copy of the Famous at Home book! https://www.famousathome.com/bookLeave a review for the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/3h2HpohIndividual + Marriage Coaching Intensives with Josh and Christi: https://www.famousathome.c

What does it mean to be a "successful" parent? And what does it mean to raise "successful" kids? Though the world has one definition for this term, we talk to a mom (and grandma) this week who is on the other side of the trenches, having successfully raised her seven kids in every sense of the word.Helen Smallbone is a co-founder of MUMlife Community and a podcast host with AccessMore, as well as a mom of Grammy Award-winning artists: Rebecca St. James and FOR KING + COUNTRY. In this episode, we talk with Helen about her new book Behind the Lights: The Extraordinary Adventure of a Mum and Her Family, and what her journey looked like behind the scenes of instilling faith in seven children. We talk to her about:* How to go deeper in conversations with your kids and find the "why" behind their actions* Ways to prioritize self-care and solitude as a parent * Strategies Helen used to handle sibling rivalry in her home* The weight of pointing our kids to Jesus* The power of simply asking God for helpWatch this epis

Since outbursts and sullenness are common in boys, it's easy to assume that's just how boys are and they will eventually grow out of it. But what if we understood the reasons behind their meltdowns or aloofness? What if there were tools that could help boys build an emotionally strong foundation? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with their dear friend, David Thomas, LMSW, author, and Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN, about his new book Raising Emotionally Strong Boys.Here are some highlights:- Practical ways to help your son be resourceful, aware, resilient, and empathetic- How we can help our boys problem solve in the midst of their self-pity- Strategies to help boys discover a middle ground between shame and blame- How to narrate your own navigation strategies in real time with your kids Shownotes: Get a copy of Emotionally Strong Boyshttps://amzn.to/3QxWWITCheck out the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast: https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/l...Order What Do I Do with

The world puts a lot of goodies in front of us as parents, enticing activities, gadgets, and toys, to give our kids a so-called "advantage." But do the masses really know what our kids need to thrive? If so, why are we facing an epidemic of anxiety today in kids? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about what research shows really gives kids an "advantage" and how they're trying to implement it in their own home. Here are some highlights:- How to build pillars of resilience at home for your kids- What it means to connect with your inner child and reclaim that child in your everyday life- The effect screen time has, not only the way you show up for your kids, but the way they show up for you too- How to incorporate emotional vocabulary in your home and why it matters- Helpful ways to create a rule of life/liturgy in your homeWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m33lWz4qCgcShow Notes: Get the FREE downloadable worksheet from the Famous at Home book: www.famousathome.com/book

It's quite amazing our tendency to grow comfortable with the busyness of life where shouldering daily burdens on our own and trying to manage control of everything and everyone around us is our responsibility. No wonder we feel lonely and defeated. Yet, it was never intended to be this way. In this episode, we talk with Max Lucado, senior pastor of Oak Hills Church of San Antonio, Texas, and best-selling author about the Holy Spirit, who Jesus gave us to be our helper and guide. Pastor Max talks with us about his new book, Help Is Here: Finding FRESH STRENGTH and PURPOSE in the POWER of the Holy Spirit.The three of us talk about:* Each of our own journeys in understanding the desperate need we have for the Holy Spirit* Three powerful, yet simple words to speak out loud every morning* The Holy Spirit's role as two metaphors: intercessor and seal* The practical ways to invite the Holy Spirit into your day-to-day life as a familyWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4yiPOp0rmcShow Note

At Famous at Home, we believe raising great kids is about who we're becoming. But focusing on our inner lives as parents can be difficult, especially when regret, hurt, and fear weigh us down and influence how we show up for our kids. In this episode, Josh sits down with Scott Sauls, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Nashville. Pastor Scott talks with us this week about his new book, Beautiful People Don't Just Happen: How God Redeems Regret, Hurt, and Fear in the Making of Better Humans.Josh and Scott talk about:* The correlation between your willingness to submit to the Lord's discipline and your kid's willingness to submit to your discipline* Ways to be kind and patient with yourself as you grow* Two of the greatest gifts you can give your children* Finding people you can be transparent withWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-0hX0ouvjsShow Notes: ORDER A COPY OF BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE DON'T JUST HAPPEN: https://amzn.to/3wbTGva

Life moves quickly. Such that the blistering pace can prevent us from being truly present with our family, with God, with ourselves. The pace can feel unrelenting. Even as soon as our family lands on a summer rhythm, summer comes to an end and it's time for kids to go back to school. The beauty though is that growth happens in seasons. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to evaluate your rhythms in your current season to serve your circumstances well. They also talk about:* The power of taking deep breaths and honing in on God's presence in the midst of busyness* The effects our stress, and how we manage it, has on our kids* How our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being are interconnectedClick here to watch this episode on YouTube.Show Notes: Order a copy of the Famous at Home book!Join the KidsEQAcademy waitlist!

Leadership is often lonely, fast-paced, and unrelenting. Our emotional and spiritual well-being often hangs in the balance of leading at work and showing up at home. In this episode, Josh sits down with his friend Matt Redman, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, worship leader, and author to talk about how they prioritize their own emotional growth as they lead their families.The two of them talk about The Leader's Heart Cohort, what it means to be famous at home, and leadership as an act of worship. They also explain how to begin your first "yes" in the process of engaging well in your home. Show Notes:Apply now for The Leader's Heart CohortLearn more about Matt RedmanWatch this episode on YouTube

All of our emotions, including anger, are a God-given gift. They allow us to learn what is healthy and unhealthy, where we have been wronged, or whether or not we need to set boundaries. The way we react to our anger has the power to either damage our relationships or help us make the most of them. In this episode, Josh and Christi discuss anger, your family, and forgiveness.Josh and Christi talk about:* How to maintain teachability and curiosity in the midst of anger* Action steps to take when you feel the tension of anger in your body* Imposter syndrome and ways to get back to your true self* The benefit of naming the feelings behind resentment* A process of forgiveness when you feel you've been wrongedShow Notes:WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE AND SUBSCRIBEORDER WHAT DO I DO WITH ANGER?APPLY FOR THE LEADER'S HEARTJOIN THE KIDS EQ ACADEMY WAITLISTORDER THE FAMOUS AT HOME BOOKREAD HOW AND WHY COUPLES ARGUE

With the upcoming release date for Josh and Christi's new children's book, What Do I Do with Anger? , they walk you through the book and the various ways to help your children manage their anger.In this episode, they talk about:* The importance of telling your kids that it's okay to be angry* The trickle down effect that happens when we as parents carry shame about our own anger* The best ways to help your kids name the feeling behind their anger* How to bring your child's nervous system back to calm during a fight, flight, or freeze state* The calming effect of embracing your child when they're overwhelmedClick here to watch this episode on Youtube.Show Notes:Pre-order What Do I Do with Anger?Fill in your pre-order receipt here for a FREE anger poster!Watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe!

Welcome to a brand new season of the Famous at Home podcast! Josh and Christi are back in full swing and officially making their YouTube debut for this upcoming podcast season. Do you watch podcasts on YouTube? Be sure to subscribe to their channel. In this episode, they provide a bit of a life update (see show notes for links), what they've been doing as a family this summer, and even more importantly, the lessons they're learning (this episode). They also give a sneak peak into what's ahead for season 12! Here are some highlights from the lessons they're learning:* The power of presence over productivity in your home* Giving yourself grace as a parent and only focusing on one step a day* Explaining the "why" and the logic of what you do with your kids* Effective ways to manage complaints in your homeShow Notes:Watch this episode on Youtube.Pre-order What Do I Do With Anger?Order the Famous at Home book.Apply now for the Leader's Heart Cohort.Catch up on the Joshua Becker interview.Go back and listen to the

If you have kids and you've tried reading the Bible to them, you might know where this is going. Getting our kids to not just read the Bible, but to actually enjoy God's story and message is not easy. Trying to instill the message of a Bible story in their hearts whilst tucking them into bed can reap the exact opposite outcome of our intentions. Overtired kids + frustrated parent = not what we intended. Let this episode encourage you: you are not alone. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with best-selling authors Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki about their new Bible storybook, The Bible for Me: Bible Stories & Prayers. The four of them talk about how to make God's story relevant to your child's life and ways they've implemented daily prayers and Bible reading into their family rhythms.Show Notes:Order The Bible for Me: Bible Stories & Prayers.Listen to The Bible for Kids Podcast!Order Mike's The Dead Sea Squirrels series!Find all of Amy's books here!

With kids and full schedules, it's all too easy to feel like you're drowning, even on your best days as a parent. Managing family, work, rest, and community is overwhelming, especially if there's no weekly rhythm in place. What is the key to handling it all? In this episode, Josh and Christi have a conversation with Kirsten Watson, mom of seven and wife of author and retired NFL player, Benjamin Watson. Josh and Christi talk to Kirsten about her new book Sis, Take a Breath: Encouragement for the Woman Who's Trying to Live and Love Well (but Secretly Just Wants to Take a Nap).Josh, Christi, and Kirsten talk about:* The importance of discerning between a "glass" and "plastic" situation.* How to balance what you say "yes" to and what you say "no" to.* Effective ways to disciple your family and integrate faith in your home.* How to teach your kids about opposition when stepping into God's calling.Show Notes:Order a copy of Sis, Take a Breath: Encouragement for the Woman Who's Trying to Live and Love Well (but Sec

We live in a culture that will design your life for you if you don't choose the way you're going to live. But many of us don't even know where to begin. Fortunately, that's where Ashley and Dino Petrone, interior designers, authors, and bloggers, come in. In this episode, Josh and Christi interview Ashley and Dino about their new book Designed to Last and talk about ways families today can live an intentional lifestyle that draws them closer together. Josh and Christi talk to Ashley and Dino talk about:* How they turned a creative hobby into a successful business* The power of mindset and the "upward spiral" in marriage and hardships* Finding joy in the "in-between"Show Notes:Order Ashley and Dino's new book!Order the Famous at Home book!