180 episodes

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 us at raisingboysandgirls.com.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 1.6K Ratings

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 us at raisingboysandgirls.com.

    Episode 178: Being a Grace-Filled Grandma with Karen Stubbs

    Episode 178: Being a Grace-Filled Grandma with Karen Stubbs

    This week, we interview our friend Karen Stubbs from Birds On a Wire who is sharing all the great content on being a Grace-Filled Grandmother. This conversation is rich with so much wisdom and insight that will not only benefit your kids, but your relationship with their grandparents, as well! Share with a grandmother and remind them why you’re so glad your kids have them in their lives!
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    • 26 min
    Episode 177: The Importance of Doing Hard Things with Katie Couric

    Episode 177: The Importance of Doing Hard Things with Katie Couric

    How many of us grew up watching Katie Couric over breakfast before school? We both sure did…and have loved and respected her work ever since. It was an HONOR to have a conversation with her recently about parenting adult children, her books, her work with Stand Up to Cancer, and the fascinating people she has met along the way. What a remarkable career this kind, tenacious, brilliant woman has had.
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    For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom!
    Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!
    Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube!
    Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.
    Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.
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    • 52 min
    Episode 176: Parenting Teens & Young Adults with Dave & Julie Hunt

    Episode 176: Parenting Teens & Young Adults with Dave & Julie Hunt

    We are over the moon excited to introduce you to two brilliant parents of some amazing Stage 5 kiddos—who also happen to be two of David’s very best friends. (And Sissy thinks the world of them, too!) Dave and Julie Hunt are wise and thoughtful and have so much wisdom to share on the topic of Raising Teens and Young Adults. Okay, who are we kidding? All the topics! We can’t wait for you to listen in on this one!
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    For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom!
    Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!
    Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube!
    Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.
    Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.
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    If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.
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    • 50 min
    Episode 175: How Purpose Brings Confidence in Kids with Shane, Alyson, Emily, and Courtney Roach

    Episode 175: How Purpose Brings Confidence in Kids with Shane, Alyson, Emily, and Courtney Roach

    Have you been listening in on our conversation with Stage 5 kiddos? Well, this week we have two of our favorite and their parents right here on the podcast! We’re so excited for you to listen in on this conversation with a delightful part of Sissy’s family, Shane, Alyson, Emily and Courtney Roach! They wisely talk about the importance of purpose and family and how all of those things can come together in life-giving ways for everyone.
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    For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom!
    David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls.
    Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!
    Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube!
    Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.
    Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.
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    If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.
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    • 54 min
    Episode 174: The Young Adult Years - Stage 5—What They Need

    Episode 174: The Young Adult Years - Stage 5—What They Need

    We’re back talking about What Kids Need in Stage 5—which are your college and young adult age kids! And this week, we’ve got Melissa with you giving you some words of wisdom and hope. We have loved hearing your feedback on this stage and would be honored for you to share this episode with a friend in this season of life. We are cheering you on AS ALWAYS!
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    For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom!
    . . . . .
    David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls.
    Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!
    Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube!
    Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.
    Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.
    . . . . .
    If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.
    . . . . .
    A special thank you to our sponsors:
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    • 45 min
    Episode 173: The Young Adult Years - Stage 5 - Who They Are

    Episode 173: The Young Adult Years - Stage 5 - Who They Are

    We are SO excited about this podcast episode and the next few weeks in our Raising Boys and Girls series. We are talking about Stage 5, college-age and young adult children, which we have NEVER talked about on a podcast or in our parenting classes. So, you parents of big kiddos, listen in because we’re so excited to talk about what we can do to love and launch these young adults in our lives.
    For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom!
    . . . . .
    David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls.
    Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!
    Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube!
    Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.
    Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.
    . . . . .
    If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.
    . . . . .
    A special thank you to our sponsors:
    LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/RBG.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
1.6K Ratings

1.6K Ratings

Kgargano ,

Best parenting content I’ve found

Such a wonderful resource as I navigate parenting 2 boys. This podcast has great info, it’s comprehensive and real. Don’t hesitate to listen!

One small negative: the ads are excessive.

xennialkat ,

Couric episode is strange

I love the ages and stages content of this podcast! The most recent episode with Katie Couric is rather unorganized and strange. The part where she quotes sex in the city while Sissy laughs was a departure from what I thought this podcast cared about, and made me sad.

Penelopesmommy ,

Where did the old podcasts go?

Hi! I have returned to the “are my kids on track” podcasts of the different stages of the development over and over again, and now I can’t find them on the podcast. They were from 2018 and were with Sarah Bragg. I may be missing them…can someone tell me where they ran off to? They are an invaluable resource!

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