The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Larry McCall has been married to his high school sweetheart for more than 50 years and pastored the same church for over 40. He knows firsthand what it takes to enjoy a marriage that lasts. He's also seen the bad things that happen to marriages in the middle and later years. In his book A Seasoned Marriage, he walks couples through the seasons that can quietly undo a marriage: empty nests, adult kids moving back home, aging parents, and the slow drift from spouse to roommate. He and Arlene talk about why putting Christ at the center of marriage matters more than ever as the years go on, and how couples can become closer friends instead of growing apart. If your kids are young, this episode is still for you — what you build now is what you'll have later.  1:28 — Why the gospel has to be at the center of marriage, not just the beginning of it 3:28 — The "happiness trap" — what couples reveal when they pursue divorce 6:39 — When your spouse's faith is weak and you're carrying the marriage alone 8:25 — The story of a woman whose non-Christian husband came to faith after decades of prayer 10:31 — The low point in Larry and Gladine's marriage, and what turned it around 16:02 — Navigating adult kids moving back home without it wedging the marriage 23:38 — The difference between a Christian grandparent and an intentional Christian grandparent   Grab a copy of Larry McCall's book: A Seasoned Marriage Learn more about Walking with Jesus Ministries: http://www.wljministries.org/ More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected] Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Guest favorite Dr. Kathy Koch joins Arlene to explain the changes that happen when your kids grow up. Dr. Kathy's book Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children walks parents through the hard work of releasing control, grieving unmet expectations, and learning to communicate in ways that actually keep the door open. They cover topics like helicoptering through the teen years, using "I statements" instead of "you statements," staying connected with kids who've walked away from faith, and how to pray through the grief of it all. If your kids are still young, don't skip this episode. It's great to prepare you for the future by preventing common problems in the first place. In this episode, you'll learn: 3:06  Parent as a noun vs. parent as a verb — what changes when kids grow up 4:31  The long-term effects of helicoptering through the teen years 6:20  How to recognize when you're idolizing your kids 9:47  The "Isaac on the altar" release practice — surrendering your adult child to God 13:06  Staying connected with a child who has walked away from faith 15:37  "I statements" vs. "you statements" and why it matters 26:16  The monthly curiosity coffee — how to ask questions that open doors instead of closing them Find out more about Dr. Kathy Koch's ministry and get her book Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children at https://celebratekids.com/ Connect with Dr. Kathy on Instagram and Facebook. More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected] Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There's a lot being said and shown about sex in our culture. Algorithms aren't delivering messages of sexual purity, freedom and health to teenagers. Quite the opposite. Yet purity is not an outdated idea, but it has been misunderstood.  Dannah Gresh, founder of True Girl, is back to help us communicate to our kids with truth and grace about sex. She shares her freedom story of how God redeemed her past and healed her heart. She's revised her bestselling book, And The Bride Wore White: Seven Truths to Live in Sexual Integrity No Matter What Your Past.   She walks through how the cultural conversation around sex and purity has shifted, what's at stake when moms stay silent, and how parents can talk to their kids about dating, modesty, and sexual integrity without legalism or fear. You won't want to miss this practical and biblical wisdom about a sensitive but needed topic. In today's conversation, you'll learn:  1:43 — Why Dannah refreshed The Bride Wore White now 2:40 — The "silver letter" that changed everything 5:49 — Dannah's own story: falling short at 15 and finding healing 11:23 — "Sex is not a consumer good — it's a covenant good" 21:06 — The science of "sliding vs. deciding" in relationships 27:03 — What to do when your child is dating the wrong person 29:32 — How to teach girls dignity in a way that's actually attractive   Connect and find out more about Dannah Gresh, her ministry True Girl, and new book, And The Bride Wore White at https://mytruegirl.com/. More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected] Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dallas Theological Seminary President, Dr. Mark Yarbrough, shares about keeping faith alive in the family. What does faith on fire look like?  What if your faith is waning?  Dr. Yarbrough talks about his new book The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith. He shares how humility shaped a major family decision, why intentional parenting requires a plan, and the campfire story that launched his book. Join us for a great episode that will help you rekindle your fire for Jesus.  1:47 Mark reveals he just became a grandparent two weeks ago  3:25 He gave every family member veto power over his seminary presidency decision 5:58 Why Jesus used a child as the picture of humility (not innocence — dependence) 10:49 His mentor Howard Hendricks leans over his desk: "The Bible was not written to satisfy your curiosity. It was written to change your life." 15:21 Parenting is one of God's greatest schools — and your kids expose everything 17:05 If you don't have an intentional plan to raise your child, you will not hit the goal 24:04 The campfire moment: what sparked Mark's book 35:30 The costs of staying quiet    Connect with Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of Dallas Theological Seminary: https://www.dts.edu/ Get Mark’s book, The Rekindled Heart: 6 Essentials for Reviving Your Faith: https://www.amazon.com/Rekindled-Heart-Essentials-Reviving-Faith/dp/0802437710   More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected] Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How can you pursue change as a mom without being crushed by guilt or shame?  Abbey Wedgeworth brings a needed message: We don't need more willpower.  We need the power of the Gospel.  Sharing from her book, Help, I'm Ruining My Kids, Abbey talks about her own experience with poor postpartum mental health, the pull between shame and blame, and why our weakness is not the enemy we think it is. If you've ever felt like you're failing your kids, this conversation will point you to the real hope in Jesus. On today's episode, we're talking honestly about:  4:06 The "pendulum from shame to blame" — and what the Gospel offers instead 9:03 "We hate our weakness and tolerate our sin" — the powerful flip we need 10:20 Equating competence with righteousness — and learning to choose kindness over capability 19:00 Abbey opens up about postpartum suicidal ideations and how the Gospel gave her courage to get help 23:08 Running for the joy set before us — how a fitness competition became a spiritual metaphor 29:33 What your kids actually need isn't a mom who stops yelling — it's a mom who hungers for righteousness 37:39 The "3 to 5 method" for getting into scripture even in your most exhausted seasons (you'll love this) Learn more about Abbey Wedgeworth and her book, Help I'm Ruining My Kids https://www.abbeywedgeworth.com/   Connect with Abbey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abbeywedgeworth/ More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected] Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.