The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. You've tried doing all the right things and saying the right words, but you're still exhausted and empty. There are times in life when it feels like no matter what we do, it ends in frustration. Ashley Morgan Jackson knows what it's like to face disappointment. Sharing ideas from her new book, Tired of Trying, she's here to encourage us when life just isn't working. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 2:00 Having the baby blues as a new mom 3:53 Dealing with a mom identity crisis 5:09 Bridging the frustration gap 6:48 Next steps if you’re tired of trying 13:28 Choosing to walk with God through pain rather than blame 17:51 Struggling personally while raising kids 22:30 Advice for curing depression 26:06 Christian living today is hard, and God is here to help Learn more about Ashley Morgan Jackson and her book, Tired of Trying at ashleymorganjackson.com Follow Ashley on Instagram @ashley.morgan.jackson Get Arlene's free Happy Home Bundle happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for resources to help your home at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Do you struggle with body image or maybe you worry about the messages your kids are getting? Striving to have a perfect or better body can be exhausting and depressing. But what if your body isn't a problem to solve in your life, but rather a solution? Fitness professional and author Alisa Keeton shares how you can celebrate your body, have it work for you and not against you, and find the wellness God created for you to enjoy. Sharing insights from her book The Body Revelation, we'll talk about: 3:00 When I was 14, this experience with exercise changed my life 5:00 The bad narrative about the body is… 6:50 How your body gives you important clues from the moment you are born 8:40 You can celebrate every body, shape, and size but for what? 9:24 I came from a functional dysfunctional home; it wasn’t a family of faith 10:40 The Jesus Movement comes to my home 13:20 I was repeating the unhealthy patterns of my mother… 15:50 Big T and little t traumas and how they affect your body and brain 17:42 Breathe - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… 18:33 Hosting the presence of God in your life and how that brings calm 19:10 Commentators say Jesus walked a minimum of ten miles a day, walking and talking. 20:00 Detoxing our brain…neuroplasticity explained (this is brilliant!) 22:11 We have too much information and it is changing our brain 24:00 Gas pedal, brake pedal. Learn how to move and how to rest. 27:40 The things that are unseen are eternal Learn more about Alisa Keeton and her book, The Body Revelation at revelationwellness.org Spending too much time scrolling? Check out Arlene's book Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. When you hear the word teenager, it may strike fear in your heart. If you are dreading the teen years, you're not alone and you don't have to be a helpless bystander. Counselor and author of Parenting Ahead: Preparing for the Teen Years, Kristen Hatton, is here to teach us what we can do today to prepare well for tomorrow. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 2:45 How to prepare for the teen years so you can prevent unnecessary heartbreak 4:00 When parents never say “I’m sorry” 5:38 How to find the happy medium of discipline and independence 6:45 Teens will be teens, isn’t that right? 8:05 I was the queen of nagging (but I thought I was being helpful) 9:25 Seeing the fine line of overparenting 11:30 Also being wary of underparenting 14:30 Making parenting our golden calf idol 16:00 Redemption parenting when responding to your child vaping 18:50 Sponsoring activities for your kids is different than connection 21:51 Can your child/teen describe the gospel to someone else? 26:25 How parenting is like farming Kristen Hatton is a counselor and author. Through counseling so many teens and their parents, she became passionate about equipping and encouraging parents. She and her husband have three young adult children, Her new book is titled Parenting Ahead: Preparing for the Teen Years. Learn more about Kristen Hatton and her book here kristenhatton.com Follow Kristen on Instagram @redemptiveparenting Take the free quiz, Is Your Child Getting Too Much Screen Time, here happyhomeuniversity.com More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. What do you eat when you feel stressed? Maybe it's cookies, burritos, cake, or my personal favorite, chocolate. What if we turned to God instead to find He has a feast prepared for us? Author Wendy Speake is back with her new book, The 40 Day Feast. We'll learn how to savor the Bible and the feast for the soul inside of Scripture. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 2:31 What do I turn to on hard days? The pantry? Coffee? My phone? 3:50 We are feasting on what will really satisfy our deepest needs 4:20 Are we truly believing AND reading the Word of God? 5:40 Pinpointing what we are turning to instead of God, recognizing distractions 6:30 The honking big Bible you got from your dad 9:23 Let your kids see you reading the Bible 13:40 When your baby ate the Bible - literally! 15:41 The powerful legacy of Grandparents 18:25 The power of prayer for our kids Wendy Speake is the author of The 40 Day Feast, The 40 Day Sugar Fast, and The 40 Day Social Media Fast. Wendy is also the co-author of Triggers and Parenting Scripts. She has three teen sons. You can learn more about Wendy and her books here wendyspeake.com/40-day-feast Need help with screen time? Read my book Screen Kids (co-authored with Gary Chapman) arlenepellicane.com and/or take my Screen Kids online course at happyhomeuniversity.com More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar at happyhomeuniversity.com/registration Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Parenting can be overwhelming, especially if you're a single mom. Michelle Donnelly, president of the single parents' ministry Plus ONE Parents, knows what it's like to parent from a place of exhaustion and overwhelm. But in her new Bible study, Made for More, she shares how to move past hurt, loss, and heartbreak into what God has planned for your family. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 2:20 Feeling so lost in life 7:00 Digging into Scripture and discovering single-parent stories 9:55 Shalom means so much more - let me explain 12:10 Your situation does not define who you are or who God is 15:35 Helping our kids through rejection and anger 22:45 Helping kids cope with divorce and hard circumstances 26:00 How to better minister to single parents 28:11 Energy management as a single mom (you can say no) Today’s guest Michelle Donnelly is the president and CEO of Plus ONE Parents, a single parents’ ministry. Michelle has been featured on Focus on the Family, Moody Radio, and The Life of a Single Mom. She has a new Bible study entitled, Made for More: Life Beyond Hurt, Loss and Heartbreak. Learn more about Michelle and the many resources of Plus ONE Parents at plusoneparents.org Learn more about the Bible study, Made for More: Life Beyond the Wreckage of Hurt, Loss and Heartbreak. Subscribe to Arlene's email list for your free Happy Home Bundle at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe More Resources for Your Family: Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Kids used to play outside for hours. Now they game or stay on their phones for hours indoors. How can you get your screen-saturated kids to put down their devices and head outdoors? Eryn Lynum, author of Rooted in Wonder, is here to help us fall in love with God's creation as a family. You don't have to live on a beach or near a national park to enjoy the many benefits of nature. In this conversation, you'll learn about: 3:10 Getting your kids interested in nature 6:00 Boys are drawn to the wildest things 8:30 Connecting the dots between the created world and the Creator 13:40 Invasive plants and what they teach us about technology 17:00 Nature is not relative - there are definitive truths about nature 20:00 Going into creation to sort your thoughts and get perspective 22:50 Practical ideas to get outside even with little kids 25:11 Word of encouragement to the non-outdoorsy people Today's guest Eryn Lynum is the author of Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family’s Faith through God’s Creation. Eryn is a certified master naturalist, Bible teacher, wife, and mom of four. She’s been featured on Family Life Today, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and MOPS International. Find out more about Eryn on her website, ErynLynum.com Get her book, Rooted in Wonder Are your kids getting too much screen time? Take the free quiz at happyhomeuniversity.com/screentimequiz More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Are your kids close to their grandparents? How can grandparents help even if they’re far away? Popular speakers Richard and Linda Eyre are here to talk about the grand in grandparenting and the genius of the three-generation family. Many kids will open up to grandparents in a way they will never open up to their parents. In today's conversation, you'll hear about the benefits of: 2:10 The Three-Generation Family 4:33 How to get grandparents more or less involved 6:49 Screen Free Activities 10:18 Bridging the space gap 12:53 Strengthening bonds with your grandparents 17:34 Parenting is still the same 19:41 How to raise responsible kids 22:23 Grandparenting before and after the tablet Richard and Linda Eyre have been fortifying families around the world through speaking and writing since 1980. They've spoken in 45 countries and their bestselling book Teaching Your Children Values was the first parenting book in 50 years to reach #1 on the NYT bestseller list. The Eyres' other books include The Entitlement Trap, Grandmothering, and Being a Proactive Grandparent. The Eyres have been frequent guests on Oprah, the CBS Early Show, the Today Show, and GMA. Learn more about Richard and Linda Eyre's books at ValuesParenting.com Learn more about their grandparenting course at Grandparenting101.com Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. happyhomeuniversity.com Grab Arlene's free Happy Home Bundle (including resources like recommended reading lists for kids) at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Take one of Arlene's Courses -- Want to have a better marriage? Join Arlene's 31 Days to a Happy Husband course. happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Marriage is beautiful and rewarding, but it also can be very hard. There is one thing that can radically bless your home - praying the Word of God for your marriage. Author Jodie Berndt has a new book in her bestselling Praying the Scriptures series. In Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage, you'll get the tools and inspiration needed to pray for your spouse with confidence and joy. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 2:15 What would you ask God to do for your marriage? 5:00 Secular research has come out about the benefits of prayer in marriage 7:20 God, I just wish you’d fix my spouse… 11:00 The upward spiral in the home 14:50 How do you learn how to pray Scripture over your marriage? 16:30 Idea for praying together with your spouse 20:00 Hitting the ball back in communication 23:40 You’re not in crisis, but you’re not great either… 26:25 When I was steaming mad at my husband 29:30 Transform your heart through prayer Jodie Berndt is the bestselling author of the Praying the Scriptures book series, which includes volumes for children, teens, adult children, and now, Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage. Jodie has been a trusted speaker, Bible teacher, and prayer warrior for more than 30 years. She and her husband Rob have four married children and live in Virginia Beach VA. Find out more about Jodie Berndt and her book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage jodieberndt.com Connect with Jodie on Instagram @jodie_berndt Check out Arlene's book, 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Happy Husband Course happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Are you worn out as a mom or dad? (I'm thinking you are nodding your head right now... unless you are too tired!) Bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman knows the feeling. We’re talking about his new book When Your Way Isn’t Working. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 2:30 When you’re worn out and not acting like yourself 4:10 How can you encourage your husband to seek out help from a counselor or otherwise? 7:30 Examples of controlling metaphors (this is brilliant!) 10:00 Prioritizing connection overproduction (John 15) 15:10 Doing what is right even when you are too tired 17:05 The difference between superficial vs connective friends 20:50 These are the four warning lights in parenting 24:00 The wheel of feelings on the fridge 26:30 Watering a fake plant (don’t spend your life producing something that’s not real) Kyle Idleman is the senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church, one of the largest churches in America. He's written books like Gods at War and Not a Fan. His new book is When Your Way Isn’t Working: Finding Purpose and Contentment through Deep Connection with Jesus. Kyle and his wife have four children. Learn more at his website: kyleidleman.com Check out Arlene's Screen Kids course or take the screen time quiz at happyhomeuniversity.com More Resources for Your Family: If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. happyhomeuniversity.com Grab the free Happy Home Bundle at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Take one of Arlene's Courses -- Want to have a better marriage? Join Arlene's 31 Days to a Happy Husband course here. happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. How would your life be impacted if your child had a rare disease? Today's guest, Laura Wifler knows what it's like to receive a heartbreaking diagnosis. She also knows what it's like to parent a child with disabilities with courage and grace. In today's conversation, Laura shares the story behind her new children's book, Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God's Image in Every Person. You'll learn: 2:41 When my child was diagnosed 5:02 Helping kids understand others with disabilities 7:02 Grappling with God’s plan 9:10 Coming to understand that God is ultimately sovereign 11:29 Walking through the fire of grief and suffering 13:05 Learning from disabled siblings 17:26 Balancing having children with disabilities with your other kids 20:04 How to intentionally help friends with disabled kids 23:09 Preparing your kids to have conversations with disabled kids 27:09 Balancing hope and grief 31:01 Don’t give up on a dark day Laura Wifler is the cofounder of Risen Motherhood, the executive director and cohost of the podcast, and the co-author of Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments. Her latest book is Like Me: A Story About Disability and Discovering God’s Image in Every Person. She also wrote To the Cross I Cling, an e-book reflecting on mothering a child with a disability, and the award-winning children’s book Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer. Laura, her husband, and her three children live in central Iowa. Find out more about her children's book Like Me here: laurawifler.com/likeme Check out Arlene's book, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Grab Arlene's free Happy Home Bundle (including resources like recommended reading lists for kids) at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Take one of Arlene's Courses -- Want to have a better marriage? Join Arlene's 31 Days to a Happy Husband course. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.