Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast with Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll share some of what we’re learning in the work we do with kids and families on a daily basis at Daystar Counseling Ministries. Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding, a little more practical help, and a whole lot of hope. So pull up a chair and join us on this journey of raising boys and girls. Connect with ...
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A weekly podcast for K-12 Christian educators and parents about thinking and teaching in the light of a Christian worldview.
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10000 MINUTES hosted by Tim Timmons, with co-hosts Chris Cleveland (STARS GO DIM) & Emmoe Doniz and special guests. “We get good at what we practice”. Each week we take a deep dive, inviting each other and our listeners into a specific practice that realigns our lives with the way and heart of Jesus.
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Cassie Bryant, Chelsea Griffin, Adam Griffin
Imperfect parents having conversations about the critically important and mostly ordinary work of leading at home.
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For Real with Kimberly Stuart invites listeners to eavesdrop on conversations with folks who live and love well, create beautiful things, teach us a ton, and let us in on what they know. Never one for successful small talk (JUNIOR HIGH WAS A STRUGGLE), Kim asks her guests to get right to it, mining stories of honesty and courage and finding plenty of snort-laughter and tears along the way. They tackle faith and grit and joy and sorrow and leave us with hope and renewed perspective to walk th ...
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Defined is Southland's Women's Podcast.
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Q Ideas educates and equips Christians to engage our cultural moment. Our method of learning is simple: exposure, conversation and collaboration. Listen to the Q Ideas Podcast to learn, explore and consider how you can be faithful in our cultural context.
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From the dual perspectives of a Counselor/Life Coach Kim Anderson, and Nutrition Coach/Fitness Trainer Lori Zabka, the “Coming Unglued” podcast helps women identify and break up with the habits and patterns that have held them back so they can reach their fullest potential, ... “because life is too short to stay stuck.”
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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Sissy Goff to have a conversation about how we can disciple our kids when they face worry or anxiety. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? Is there a reason that this generation of kids and adults is dealing with so much perv…
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118: New Middle School Principal Andy Gross
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Annual Fund Director Brandon Artiles sits down with new ECS Middle School Principal Andy Gross. Mr. Gross shares his passion for watching students grow and realize their God-given gifts and potential.By Evangelical Christian School
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223: Adam Young on Non Verbal Communication, the Life Experiences that Shape our Responses, and Understanding Our Bodies
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On the Season 2 finale, LCSW and a Fellow with The Allender Center, Adam Young walks us through the power of non-verbal communication, the cons to neglecting our bodies, and the freedom we can experience when we understand our own stories. Practice: What triggers you? Why do you react the way you do? Pause, Be Curious with Jesus. What’s being revea…
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Episode 113: The Truth About How to Get Parenting Right
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Andy and Sandra Stanley are two voices we have been grateful for, for a long time! And now we’re even more grateful to know and count them as friends. To hear them talk about their journey of parenting, both their biological and their foster children, was truly inspiring. We cannot wait for you to hear this one. And if you haven't already, go grab …
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Annual Fund Director Brandon Artiles sits down with ECS’ Director of Curriculum Alignment and Worldview John Grant. Dr. Grant wrestles with the question, does Satan have a Christian Worldview”, and does having a Christian worldview result in obedience?By Evangelical Christian School
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222: Kay Warren on Mental Illness and the Church, Having a Gritty Faith, and Saving Lives by Walking Alongside People
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Episode Summary: Cofounder of Saddleback Church and mental health advocate, Kay Warren shares how mental illness impacted her family, the ways the church has and has not partnered with those struggling, and how a gritty faith makes space for both hope and reality. HELP IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE. Are you in crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to text with a train…
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I’m trying not to hyperventilate. Sara Groves is on the pod today. This means that the woman who has sung the soundtrack to my adult life is ON THE POD TODAY. Sara has been singing my favorite songs for 25 years. She is an exquisite writer, thinker, and truth teller. She puts words and melodies to what our hearts can’t do on their own. And she’s al…
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We are delighted to share this conversation with someone we respect, admire and trust. Holly Singletary is a mom of four (including twin boys!), who became a widow when her children were very young. She offers such wisdom in parenting after loss, and finding strength as a single mom. Prepare to be encouraged as you listen in on this rich conversati…
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Annual Fund Director Brandon Artiles interviews three of the top scholars in ECS’ class of 2023. Evie Wages, Luke Ricketts, and Jane Kresnadi share about the great experiences they had, the memories they made, and the teachers that made the greatest impact on their journeys.By Evangelical Christian School
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221: Juli Boit on Providing Health Care Services to an Underserved Community, the Space Between Life and Death, and What it Means to Be a Good Neighbor
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Episode Summary: Nonprofit Leader and Author, Juli Boit shares how 18 years living in Kenya providing health-care services has invited her to love even when it hurts, walk with people through the space between life and death, and learn what it truly means to be a good neighbor. Practice: Be a good neighbor. Who could you help/encourage this week? D…
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Episode 111: Parenting Out of Love, Not Fear
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Cindy Morgan is a two-time Grammy nominee, a thirteen-time Dove winner and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year trophy. She’s written 21 number one radio hits, taught songwriting courses at various universities and has written four books, including her newest release, The Year of Jubilee. Cindy also happens to be SIssy's oldest fri…
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Episode 110: Helping Kids Find Resilience with Rebekah Lyons
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We talk a lot about building resilience into kids in our offices. It felt timely and important to share a conversation with our friend, Rebekah Lyons, about her new book, Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning. We talked about turning toward anxiety and not away from it, and even what that looks like in the con…
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220: CEO Tim Schurrer on Redefining Success, Finding Meaning in Our Work, and Helping Others Win
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Author of “The Secret Society of Success” and CEO of David Novak Leadership, Tim Schurrer invites us to RETHINK success by learning the power of recognition, discovering meaning in our work, and helping others win. Practice Recognize each other. Acknowledge people and the ways they show up in your life (write a note/send a gift/take them out to lun…
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Yowza. This conversation will not let me go. In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with a man who knows a lot about Plan B. Strahan Coleman was a touring musician and songwriter for years, and he had a very robust prayer life until he became so sick, he couldn’t get out of bed and he could not muster the energy to pray as he had before. P…
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Episode 109: Using Affirmations to Help Kids See Their Value with Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill
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Actors, activists, and parents, Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon, are dedicated to making all children feel and understand their importance in the world. In their new tender picture book, Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Everyday, they tell children about the magic of self-love and standing firm, regardless of outside voices and doubt. We are so excite…
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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant answer questions submitted by listeners! Questions Covered in This Episode: How do you manage ministry and family life? How do you handle boys making pretend weapons out of anything? What sorts of things do you write in the Bibles you are journaling for your boys? How do you handle disrespectful atti…
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219: Sissy Goff, M.Ed, LPC-MHSP, on Kids Navigating Mental Health Issues Today, the Importance of Self Regulation, and How Parents can Support Their Children
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Sissy Goff, M.Ed, LPC-MHSP, Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries gives us an inside look at the ways teens and children today are navigating mental health issues, the importance of self regulation, and how doing our own inner work as parents is the best thing we can do for our kids. Practice: RETHINK PARENTIN…
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Episode 108: Parenting in the Trenches With Neurodiverse Kids: Jenn and Marcus dePaula
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To wrap up Autism Awareness month, Sissy and David speak with the podcast's audio engineer, Marcus dePaula, and his wife, Jenn, about their experiences parenting their 14 year old son who is on the autism spectrum. . . . . . LINKS Raising Boys & Girls Episode 105 with Dr. Chinwé and Lonnie Willams Temple Grandin movie with Claire Danes The Autistic…
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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about why it is important for us to love God above all else, including our kids. Questions Covered in This Episode: Have you ever caught yourself more committed to your family than to God? How does placing your love for your kids above your relationship with God affect your relationship with God…
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115: Parenting on Bended Knee: Nancy Holcomb on the importance of prayer in parenthood
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Disciple-maker, former ECS parent, and current ECS grandparent Nancy Holcomb reminds us of the importance of seeking God’s love and protection for our children through prayer.By Evangelical Christian School
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Episode 107: The Keys to Time-Management as a Busy Mom with Crystal Paine
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Our friend Crystal Paine doesn’t just help us save money. Now, she’s helping us save TIME…something that we all need more of! We loved getting to have her back on the podcast and hear her insights on the 4 steps to simpler living and a whole lot more! . . . . . The Time-Saving Mom If you loved this episode, here is our previous Raising Boys and Gir…
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218: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld on Rethinking the Ways We Approach Hard Conversations on Race & Learning Productive Questions
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Authors Lori Stanley Roeleveld and Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith of “Colorful Connections,” invite us to RETHINK the way we approach the conversation on race, ask productive questions v dead-end questions, and lean into the discomfort of hard conversations by having them with those close to home. Practice: Start at Home. Lean into the discomfort of hard…
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Author Jennifer Dukes Lee is a woman who is so dear to me and who has taught me so much. She is wise, funny, and exactly the same person in real life as she is in public. This is a remarkable and delightful character trait, I’m sure you agree. We get to talking about Jennifer’s new project, Stuff I’d Only Tell God, which is unique for her and a gif…
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Episode 106: Raising Kids Who Turn Into Great Grown-Ups
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Our Parents in the Trenches this week are especially important to Sissy—as they’re her nephew Witt’s godparents! J.T. and Catherine Martin also happen to be two of the most intentional parents AND friends we know! Can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation about parenting kids with ADHD, anxiety and everything in between. A special thank-…
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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Andy Crouch to talk about what family discipleship looked like in the Crouch household and how commitments around technology played a part in that. Questions Covered in This Episode: If I asked one of your family members to describe you, what kind of things do you think they would say, …
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114: How to Handle Discouragement with Crawford Loritts
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Renowned speaker, author, pastor, and ECS grandparent Crawford Loritts joins Equip to walk us through Biblical approaches to handling discouragement.By Evangelical Christian School
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217: Mike Erre on Who the Bible is To/For, the American Bible Experience, and What Embodying the Bible Truly Looks Like
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Episode Summary: In part 2 of our RETHINK The Bible series, Mike shares who the bible is for/to, the ways our American view can hold us back from understanding the Bible, and how embodying the bible is seeking justice for others. PRACTICE: RETHINK Who the Bible is for/to. Read the Bible With Others In Mind If you’ve found this or another practice h…
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Dr. Chinwé Williams and her husband Lonnie join Sissy and David for Autism Awareness Month to talk about neurodivergent kids, and the joys and challenges of raising their son who is on the autism spectrum. LINKS Beyond the Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You Episode 24: Talking to Kids About Race meaningfulsolutionscounse…
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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Zack Eswine to discuss what family discipleship looks like in the Eswine home. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry? What resources shape you in parenting? Being a pastor and a father, where do you see your roles of leadership…
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Episode 104: Helping Kids Find Hope in the Midst of Tragedy
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Join David, Sissy, and Melissa as they focus on HOPE. This was set to be recorded last week and little did they know how their hope would be impacted by the tragedy that unfolded at the Covenant School. This recording was honestly the first chance they had to talk through the week…to process the loss and the grief and the moments of God’s goodness …
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I’ve had the great joy of counting Tosca as a dear friend for many years, so this conversation was a blast for me. Tosca is the New York Times bestselling novelist of a slew of books in a slew of genres, and she crushes them all, including her newest release, The Long March Home. Tosca is a former ballerina, a former beauty queen, and a former city…
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Episode 103: Overcoming Fear with the Truth - Interview with Beth Moore
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Beth Moore's timely conversation with Sissy and David filled with hope and humor about her "Knotted-Up Life" is just what we need right now. LINKS Beth's new book: All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir Beth's website: LProof.org A special thank-you to our sponsors: Ethos School - Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each o…
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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about the role of a parent to disciple their family when it comes to school choices. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are the temptations and dangers of this conversation? What is your personal education story? Why is there so much tension around this choice for parents? Wh…
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