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Raising Boys & Girls
Raising Boys & Girls
That Sounds Fun Network

Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast with Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. In each episode of this podcast,... more

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Episodes

Episode 221: Parenting with Confidence with Allye Gray and Blair West

We are thrilled to introduce you to two more of our amazing co-workers at Daystar Counseling who also happen to... more

29 Oct 2024 · 59 minutes
Episode 220: Parenting in the Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer B. Wallace

Jennifer Breheny Wallace is an award-winning journalist and author of the instant New York Times bestselling book Never Enough: When... more

24 Oct 2024 · 35 minutes
Episode 219: Milestone Four - Resourcefulness

In Raising Worry-Free Girls, Sissy defines anxiety as an overestimation of the problem and an underestimation of themselves. The same... more

22 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
Episode 218: Using Politics to Strengthen Your Family Connection with Michael and Melissa Wear

Y’all—this one is a PLEASE LISTEN episode. We have been really excited about this episode coming out at this time... more

15 Oct 2024 · 54 minutes
Episode 217: Cooking with Kids and the Difference Food Can Make with Danielle Walker

How many of you have read one of Danielle Walker's fabulous cookbooks? Her newest is called Make It Easy, but... more

10 Oct 2024 · 35 minutes
Episode 216: Practicing Empathy as a Family with Shannon Flynn and Sherman Bucher

This week, we’ve got another amazing episode with some of our Daystar therapists. Have you listened to these yet? We... more

08 Oct 2024 · 58 minutes
Episode 215: Milestone Three - Empathy

We’re so grateful to be talking about empathy on the podcast this week. We believe the muscle of empathy is... more

01 Oct 2024 · 31 minutes
Episode 214: Incorporating Faith as a Family and Building Strong Sibling Relationships with CAIN

We were so blessed (see what we did there?!) to have our new friends Madison Johnson and Logan Cain from... more

26 Sep 2024 · 52 minutes
Episode 213: The Blessing of a Skinned Knee with Dr. Wendy Mogel

Okay, you all, this will go down in history as one of our VERY FAVORITE episodes of all time! We... more

24 Sep 2024 · 49 minutes
Introducing Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

We are coming to you on a Friday to do a fun little feed swap with a podcast that we... more

20 Sep 2024 · 47 minutes
Episode 212: Introducing Instagram New Teen Accounts with Naomi Gleit

We were thrilled to be invited to the big announcement from Meta this week introducing their Instagram Teen Accounts! We... more

19 Sep 2024 · 19 minutes
Episode 211: Helping Kids with Perspective Taking with Amy Jacobs

How are your kids doing on taking another’s perspective? In this important conversation, our dear friend and coworker, Amy Jacobs,... more

17 Sep 2024 · 41 minutes
Episode 210: Moving From Pain to Purpose as a Family with Davey Blackburn

Nothing is Wasted. It’s the name of his podcast, and also his powerful and inspiring book. Davey Blackburn has lived... more

12 Sep 2024 · 45 minutes
Episode 209 - Milestone Two: How to have an Emotional Perspective

Y’all, we really believe this episode is a MUST LISTEN. On a 1 to 10 scale when it comes to... more

10 Sep 2024 · 37 minutes
Episode 208: Parenting with Heart with Dr. Chip Dodd

Dr. Chip Dodd has been working in the field of recovery and redemption for over 30 years. He has taught... more

03 Sep 2024 · 57 minutes
Episode 207: Strengthening the Mother/Daughter Connection with Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney

One of our favorite interviews we’ve ever done was with the wonderful and insightful Sandra and Andy Stanley. THIS WEEK,... more

29 Aug 2024 · 41 minutes
Episode 206: Practical Tools for Building an Emotional Vocabulary with Jenny Tang and Kenneth Littleton

In this season of the podcast, we are THRILLED to introduce you to, not only some of our favorite people,... more

27 Aug 2024 · 46 minutes
Episode 205: Are My Kids on Track - Milestone One: Emotional Vocabulary

When you were growing up, did your parents pass a feelings chart around the dinner table? Or did you have... more

20 Aug 2024 · 42 minutes
Episode 204: Are My Kids on Track Season Begins: An Introduction to the Milestones

We are SO EXCITED to be starting a new season of the podcast with Are My Kids on Track?! We’ve... more

13 Aug 2024 · 23 minutes
Are My Kids on Track Season 2.0

Y’all! We are over the moon about this season of the podcast! So many things have changed in the past few... more

09 Aug 2024 · 2 minutes
Episode 203: Rest, Body Image, and All Good Things with Jess Connolly

We have long admired the difference Jess Connolly makes in this world and so enjoyed recently getting to meet and... more

08 Aug 2024 · 41 minutes
Episode 202: Parenting through Loss and Finding Joy with Levi and Jennie Lusko

What a gift it was to sit down with our friends Levi Lusko and Jennie Lusko. These two are real,... more

06 Aug 2024 · 54 minutes
Episode 201: Helping Kids Work Through the Lonelies with Emily Ley

How many of your lives are better organized at the hands of our friend Emily Ley? Ours sure are. We... more

01 Aug 2024 · 28 minutes
Episode 200: Intentional Parenting with Siebe and Brandon Heath

It was every bit as much of a delight to have a conversation with Brandon and Siebe Heath as we... more

30 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 199: The Power of Vulnerability and Parenting with Bear and Mary Rinehart

How many of you are Needtobreathe fans out there?! We sure are and are even moreso after this conversation with... more

23 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 198: Co-Parenting with God and Incorporating Scripture as a Family with Ellie Holcomb

Warning: the joy is going to ooze out of your speakers or AirPods this episode. We were grinning from ear... more

16 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 197: The Family Table and Things that Matter with Charlie Peacock & Andi Ashworth

We loved getting to sit and have a conversation with two people we have loved and admired for so long,... more

11 Jul 2024 · 1 hour,
Episode 196: Coffee and Creativity with Kailey and Russell Dickerson

Russell Dickerson burst onto the country music scene with four consecutive chart-topping singles on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. You’ve... more

09 Jul 2024 · 51 minutes
Episode 195: Navigating Boredom, Co-Regulation, and Tossing Cashews with Holly Williams Coleman

Ever since we started dreaming up the Music City Series, we talked about how much we wanted to interview our... more

02 Jul 2024 · 55 minutes
Episode 194: Parenting Teens with Natalie Grant

A 9 time GRAMMY nominee—a 5 time Dove Award Female vocalist of the year, 500 million streams and multiple #1... more

25 Jun 2024 · 58 minutes
Episode 193: Homeschooling, Bus Schooling, and the Power of Worship for Kids with Ali Gilkeson

The song has been ringing through the rafters of Hopetown already this summer, as it does every year. It’s one... more

20 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
Episode 192: Incorporating Worship as a Family with Dwan and Laura Hill

Sissy had one of her favorite experiences of the past few years with this week’s guest Dwan Hill and his... more

18 Jun 2024 · 44 minutes
Episode 191: Intuitive Parenting, Blended Families, and the Importance of Washing your Car with Joy Williams

How many people do you know who have written songs (hello, Hunger Games) with Taylor Swift, have matching tattoos with... more

13 Jun 2024 · 57 minutes
Episode 190: Parenting Your Child’s Specific Personality with Jon Randall and Jessi Alexander Stewart

We continue our Music City Series today with Jon Randall and Jessi Alexander Stewart. You may not have ever met... more

11 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Episode 189: Parenting in Truth & Rest with Chris & Hillary Scott Tyrrell (from Lady A)

We are over the MOON about our first podcast episode of our Music City Series this summer with…(drumroll please) HILLARY... more

04 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Music City Summer Series 2024

It’s finally HERE!!!! Season 2 of the Music City Series! Y’all! We can’t even believe the talent and the wisdom... more

31 May 2024 · 3 minutes
Episode 188: Vulnerability in Marriage and Parenting with Dave and Ann Wilson

It is a true gift every time our lives get to intersect with the delight that are Dave and Ann... more

30 May 2024 · 47 minutes
Episode 187: Parenting and Grandparenting with Love and Laughter with Anne Lamott

We wish there had been a camera in the car when our amazing friend and publicist Jana Muntsinger emailed to... more

28 May 2024 · 56 minutes
Episode 186: Parenting in a Digital Age and the Importance of Foster Care with Dr. Darren & Brandy Whitehead

How many of you are nervous about teens and screens this summer? Well, we have we got the podcast for... more

21 May 2024 · 55 minutes
Episode 185: Parenting with Humility, Humor and Asking for Help with Kim Stuart

Did you ever try to be a Star for Jesus at some point along your faith journey? Do you still... more

16 May 2024 · 56 minutes
Episode 184: Old School Parenting in a Tech World with Ben and Erin Napier

Y’all are going to LOVE this podcast! So many of you are already fans of the amazing Ben and Erin... more

14 May 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Episode 183: Social Media, Accelerated Sports and More Modern Parenting Challenges with Landyn Hutchinson

We recently posted a video with our friend Landyn Hutchinson and SO MANY of you got so excited! We were... more

09 May 2024 · 49 minutes
Episode 182: Letting go of the “Shoulds” in Parenting with Dr. Alison Cook

We talk often about how the very best thing you can do, as a parent, is to work on your... more

07 May 2024 · 36 minutes
Episode 181: The Benefits of Camp and the Upside of Being Homesick with Glenn and Carter Breazeale

On Episode 80, we had a psychologist named Dr. Michael Thompson on the podcast to discuss the social connections of... more

02 May 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Episode 180: Building Sibling Relationships that Last with Robbie Jackson and Jackie Brown

One of the questions we get the most from parents is about siblings. This week, we have two of our... more

30 Apr 2024 · 45 minutes
Episode 179: The Legacy of Prayer & Faith on Family with Helen & Luke Smallbone

Have you gotten your tickets for the Unsung Hero movie yet?! If not, you certainly will after listening in on... more

23 Apr 2024 · 42 minutes
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... more

18 Apr 2024 · 26 minutes
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... more

16 Apr 2024 · 52 minutes
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... more

09 Apr 2024 · 51 minutes
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... more

04 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
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... more

02 Apr 2024 · 45 minutes
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.... more

26 Mar 2024 · 37 minutes
Episode 172: Addiction, Loss, and Finding Joy as a Family with David Magee

After speaking at an event in Mississippi, we were given David Magee’s book, Dear William, as a gift. We immediately... more

21 Mar 2024 · 50 minutes
Episode 171: Parenting Young Adults and the Very Best Thing to Say to a Teenager with Kelly Corrigan

This week on the podcast—y’all—we have one of the people who has been at the top of our hopes list... more

19 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Episode 170: Parenting Through Infertility, Loss and Adolescence

What a tremendous honor it is to introduce you to two people we love and respect dearly, Kendra and John... more

12 Mar 2024 · 59 minutes
Episode 169: Parenting Through Limitations with Sara Hagerty

We have been hearing about our new friend, Sara Hagerty for quite some time from so many friends we love... more

07 Mar 2024 · 33 minutes
Episode 168: Understanding the Differences Between Boys and Girls with Dr. Michael Gurian

We are seriously losing our minds over this podcast episode. Dr. Michael Gurian has been one of our go-to sources... more

05 Mar 2024 · 40 minutes
Episode 167: The Teen Years: Stage 4—What They Need

What do you think the teenagers in your life need? We’re talking about that very thing this week…and it just... more

27 Feb 2024 · 46 minutes
Episode 166: Life is Messy, God is Good with Cynthia Yanof

We have both had the honor of being interviewed by the kind and hilarious Cynthia Yanof several times for her... more

22 Feb 2024 · 30 minutes
Episode 165: The Teen Years: Stage 4 - Who They Are

Today we move to STAGE 4, in our ages and stages series! We’re moving out of the harder news in... more

20 Feb 2024 · 37 minutes
Episode 164: Parenting Adolescents and Young Adults with Jennie Allen

How many of you have been a part of an IF:Gathering over the years? We have long admired the difference... more

13 Feb 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 163: Building Awareness and Creating Change around Racism for Today’s Kids

We talk so often about how concerned we are about the division in our world today. Division, intolerance, conflict, a... more

08 Feb 2024 · 38 minutes
Episode 162: What Teenagers Teach Adults

We recently got to sit down with one of our favorite people, Jamee Thompson. Jamee is a dear friend of... more

06 Feb 2024 · 30 minutes
Episode 161: Finding Contentment as a Family with Niro Feliciano

Last spring when Daystar Counseling stepped in to support our dear Covenant School community, a fellow therapist from Connecticut reached... more

30 Jan 2024 · 45 minutes
Episode 160: Parenting Teenagers and Beyond with Kristen Hatton

As we continue to work our way through the ages and stages, we are heading into the bumpier territory of... more

25 Jan 2024 · 24 minutes
Episode 159: Preparing Your Kids and Yourself for the Teenage Years with Lisa Damour

It is one of our very favorite things to get to talk with folks in our field who we admire... more

23 Jan 2024 · 55 minutes
Episode 158: The Middle Years: Stage 3 - What They Need

What do middle schoolers need? It’s sometimes hard to know. But in this episode we talk about boys and girls... more

16 Jan 2024 · 40 minutes
Episode 157: Changing Our Families’ Relationships with Technology

Not many of us have the bandwidth to keep up with technology for ourselves, let alone to safeguard the kids... more

11 Jan 2024 · 38 minutes
Episode 156: The Middle Years: Stage 3 - Who They Are

In this week’s episode, we dive into the beginnings of adolescence. As we know, girls have often surged ahead in... more

09 Jan 2024 · 38 minutes
Episode 155: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Annie and Dave Barnes

This week is the last of our Raising Boys and Girls Live Podcast Tour episodes and we are going out... more

22 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
Episode 154: Parenting through Hurt with Hope with Toni Collier

Over this past year, we have had the delight of getting to know the delightful Toni Collier. Toni is a... more

19 Dec 2023 · 36 minutes
Episode 153: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Jay and Katherine Wolf

It has been so fun sharing with you conversation from our friends who joined us on the Raising Boys and... more

15 Dec 2023 · 40 minutes
Episode 152: Redemptive Parenting with Andrew Peterson

Have you ever been to a Behold the Lamb of God show? If not, PUT IT AT THE TOP OF... more

12 Dec 2023 · 50 minutes
Episode 151: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle

Y’all. To be honest, we really hope you can hear us say any words in this podcast episode—because mostly we... more

08 Dec 2023 · 24 minutes
Episode 150: Practicing the Presence of God as a Family with Douglas McKelvey

How many of you have read any of the Every Moment Holy books? They are some of our VERY favorites... more

05 Dec 2023 · 58 minutes
Episode 149: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Annie F Downs

We are THRILLED to be sharing with you some FUN we had with our friend, the Queen of all things... more

01 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
Episode 148: Helping Siblings Become Friends and More Parenting Wisdom

It feels like the perfect podcast episode to release the week after Thanksgiving for us because we could not be... more

28 Nov 2023 · 49 minutes
Episode 147: Creating Contentment in Kids with Rachel Cruze

This season can be one of the toughest when it comes to entitlement and kids. We are ALWAYS so deeply... more

21 Nov 2023 · 36 minutes
Episode 146: How to Support our Kids' Academic Life, Part 2

Welcome back to Part 2 of this VERY important conversation with our friend, the brilliant Kimberly Carraway. If you haven’t... more

16 Nov 2023 · 45 minutes
Episode 145: How to Support our Kids' Academic Life, Part 1

We are so excited this week to introduce you to one of the smartest (and kindest) people we know, Kimberly... more

14 Nov 2023 · 45 minutes
Episode 144: The Elementary Years - Stage 2—What They Need

The Adventurous Years and the Lover stages in a child’s life. So much good and richness and fun in these... more

07 Nov 2023 · 47 minutes
Episode 143: Rhythms of Family and Friendship with Lauren and Justin Whitmel Earley

We first heard about Justin Whitmel Earley’s work years ago. A friend of ours said it had changed the life... more

02 Nov 2023 · 46 minutes
Episode 142: The Elementary Years: Stage 2 - Who They Are

This week we continue our Ages and Stages series and begin talking about Stage 2, The Lover for boys (ages... more

31 Oct 2023 · 40 minutes
Episode 141: Kids, Sports, and Finding Balance with Andrew & Shawn East

We are still talking about how much we enjoyed spending the morning with Andrew and Shawn Johnson East. This was... more

26 Oct 2023 · 44 minutes
Episode 140: Self-Regulation in Littles (and a Fun Conversation with Sissy's Sister and Her Husband)

It is a delight to introduce you this week to Sissy Goff's little sister and brother (officially her brother-in-law, but... more

24 Oct 2023 · 57 minutes
Episode 139: The Seasons of Parenting and Your Favorite Chicken with Sarah Molitor

We had the opportunity to share conversation with Sarah Molitor, the woman and creator behind Modern Farmhouse Family. Sarah is a... more

19 Oct 2023 · 30 minutes
Episode 138: Preschool Wisdom with Zee Pendleton & Angela Rice

There is a beautiful little preschool in Nashville, attached to an Episcopal church, that has a very special place in... more

17 Oct 2023 · 55 minutes
Episode 137: A Must Listen for Parents of Littles with Moms on Call

We have long admired the profoundly helpful work of Moms on Call. When we talked about redoing the Ages and... more

10 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Episode 136: Being in the Moment in Parenting with Keely and Gabe Scott

We can’t imagine a better way to celebrate this favorite day than with two of our favorite people. Gabe &... more

04 Oct 2023 · 49 minutes
Episode 135: The Early Years: Stage One - What They Need

Last week we talked about boys and girls in stage one and who they are. Now, let’s talk about what... more

03 Oct 2023 · 43 minutes
Episode 134: Devotionals to Help Anxious Kids Rest & Trust with Katy Boatman

We are so thrilled to have our friend, Katy Boatman, on today to talk about how to help anxious kids... more

28 Sep 2023 · 36 minutes
Episode 133: The Early Years: Stage One - Who They Are

It’s BACK!!! We are SO excited to announce that the Ages & Stages Series is BACK on the Raising Boys... more

26 Sep 2023 · 44 minutes
Episode 132: The Truth About the Prosperity Gospel and Parenting with Kate Bowler

One of our favorite things about interviewing folks on this podcast is that we get to introduce you to some... more

19 Sep 2023 · 37 minutes
Episode 131: Grace for Your Parenting Struggles with Max Lucado

Both of us grew up on the words and wisdom of Max Lucado, which is why we were thrilled to... more

14 Sep 2023 · 42 minutes
Episode 130: How to Combat Anxiety by Being Kind to Yourself

Join us today for our final week with The Worry-Free Parent miniseries. After talking about Understanding the Past and Help... more

12 Sep 2023 · 24 minutes
Episode 129: How Anxiety Impacts Your Body and Mind

As we continue journeying through The Worry Free Parent content, we’ve moved from understanding to help. This week we talk... more

05 Sep 2023 · 31 minutes
Episode 128: Suffering, Hope & Parenting with Dr. Curt Thompson

You likely know Dr. Curt Thompson from his ground-breaking work in The Anatomy of the Soul, The Soul of Shame... more

31 Aug 2023 · 41 minutes
Episode 127: Understanding How Your Anxiety Impacts Your Parenting

Join us today as we continue on in The Worry-Free Parenting miniseries talking about how anxiety spreads...with the best of... more

29 Aug 2023 · 21 minutes
Episode 126: Introducing The Worry-Free Parent Miniseries

Today is launch day for the The Worry Free Parent, and we are in the midst of a serious celebration... more

22 Aug 2023 · 29 minutes
Episode 125: Trusting God Completely in Parenting with Lisa Whittle

Lisa Whittle is one of those people you meet and immediately feel like you’ve known each other forever! We loved... more

15 Aug 2023 · 42 minutes
Episode 124: How to Thrive in Motherhood with Alli Worthington

Smart & Funny. Honest & Approachable. Wise & Practical. These are just a few words we’d use to describe our friend Alli Worthington.... more

08 Aug 2023 · 33 minutes
Episode 123: Parenting from a Place of Fullness with Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett

Today, we wrap up this fun Music City Series with Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins who we think are the... more

01 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Episode 122: The Power of Blessing Children with Lauren and Chris Tomlin

We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with two remarkable folks who are also intentional parents. Lauren & Chris... more

25 Jul 2023 · 53 minutes
Episode 121: Storing Up Good Memories for Your Kids with Hillary and Ben Rector

We were living our best lives getting to interview our friends Hillary and Ben Rector! You likely know Ben from... more

18 Jul 2023 · 55 minutes
Episode 120: Making Family the Priority with Hannah and Shay Mooney

We guarantee that Shay Mooney is behind some of your favorite window’s down, sun-roof open, sing-out-loud songs of the summer.... more

11 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Episode 119: Parenting with Vulnerability with Jon and Amy McLaughlin

This week we have one of our favorite hosts from Dadville, Jon McLaughlin, joining us. You’ve heard Jon’s music from... more

04 Jul 2023 · 59 minutes
Episode 118: How to Help Your Kids Find Purpose with Tom and Katie Douglas

You know what it’s like to sit in conversation with folks who are full of wisdom, substance, honesty and humility?... more

27 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Episode 117: Balancing Career and Family with Kelli and Dave Haywood

We could not be more excited about this episode of our Music City Series! Our worlds are colliding on this... more

20 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Episode 116: Sharing a Family Legacy of Faith, Hope, and Love with Kimberly Schlapman

Welcome to the Music City Summer Series! We are so excited to kick this series off with TRULY one of... more

13 Jun 2023 · 53 minutes
Episode 115: Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry-free Kids Wrap-Up

We’ve had so much fun with the Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry-Free Kids season on the Raising Boys and Girls... more

06 Jun 2023 · 29 minutes
Episode 114: Finding Connection Through Your Adoption Journey

We couldn’t be happier to share this conversation with Melissa Corkum & Lisa Qualls of The Adoption Connection. We have... more

30 May 2023 · 38 minutes
Episode 113: The Truth About How to Get Parenting Right

Andy and Sandra Stanley are two voices we have been grateful for, for a long time! And now we’re even... more

23 May 2023 · 57 minutes
Episode 112: Single Parenting After Loss

We are delighted to share this conversation with someone we respect, admire and trust. Holly Singletary is a mom of... more

16 May 2023 · 34 minutes
Episode 111: Parenting Out of Love, Not Fear

Cindy Morgan is a two-time Grammy nominee, a thirteen-time Dove winner and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the... more

09 May 2023 · 40 minutes
Episode 110: Helping Kids Find Resilience with Rebekah Lyons

We talk a lot about building resilience into kids in our offices. It felt timely and important to share a... more

04 May 2023 · 35 minutes
Episode 109: Using Affirmations to Help Kids See Their Value with Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill

Actors, activists, and parents, Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon, are dedicated to making all children feel and understand their importance... more

02 May 2023 · 59 minutes
Episode 108: Parenting in the Trenches With Neurodiverse Kids: Jenn and Marcus dePaula

To wrap up Autism Awareness month, Sissy and David speak with the podcast's audio engineer, Marcus dePaula, and his wife,... more

25 Apr 2023 · 41 minutes
Episode 107: The Keys to Time-Management as a Busy Mom with Crystal Paine

Our friend Crystal Paine doesn’t just help us save money. Now, she’s helping us save TIME…something that we all need... more

20 Apr 2023 · 30 minutes
Episode 106: Raising Kids Who Turn Into Great Grown-Ups

Our Parents in the Trenches this week are especially important to Sissy—as they’re her nephew Witt’s godparents! J.T. and Catherine... more

18 Apr 2023 · 35 minutes
Episode 105: Raising Neurodivergent Kids

Dr. Chinwé Williams and her husband Lonnie join Sissy and David for Autism Awareness Month to talk about neurodivergent kids,... more

11 Apr 2023 · 52 minutes
Episode 104: Helping Kids Find Hope in the Midst of Tragedy

Join David, Sissy, and Melissa as they focus on HOPE. This was set to be recorded last week and little... more

06 Apr 2023 · 40 minutes
Episode 103: Overcoming Fear with the Truth - Interview with Beth Moore

Beth Moore's timely conversation with Sissy and David filled with hope and humor about her "Knotted-Up Life" is just what... more

04 Apr 2023 · 1 hour,
Episode 102: How to Care for Kids that Are Hurting After a School Tragedy

David and Sissy share more helpful tips to care for the kids in your life that are dealing with big... more

29 Mar 2023 · 9 minutes
Episode 101: How to Talk to Your Kids After a School Shooting - a Message of Hope

It's unthinkable that we're recovering from another school shooting that took the lives of innocent children and adults. Child and... more

28 Mar 2023 · 7 minutes
Episode 100: How to Have Conversations About Race with Kids

For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, Austin Channing... more

28 Mar 2023 · 42 minutes
Episode 99: Passing on Faith to your Kids with Cece Winans

Sissy and Melissa get to speak with CeCe Winans about her Believe For It book and Spring tour, and how... more

23 Mar 2023 · 23 minutes
Episode 98: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Other Strategies to Help Kids with Anxiety

Sissy and David refer lots of kids to Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Dr. Ashley Pineda for specialized help with anxiety, OCD,... more

21 Mar 2023 · 25 minutes
Episode 97: Our Favorite Tools for Anxious Kids

Almost every parent that sits in Sissy's or David’s office asks for tools to help their kids with anxiety. So... more

14 Mar 2023 · 49 minutes
Episode 96: Teaching Kids How to Engage with People Who Have Differing Points of View with Carlos Whittaker

Carlos Whittaker returns to the podcast to talk about his brand new book, How to Human, and to talk about... more

07 Mar 2023 · 40 minutes
Episode 95: Helping Kids Develop a Growth Mindset with Jon Acuff

Bestselling author Jon Acuff brings his practical, tactical wisdom to the Little Yellow House, and talks about what it was... more

28 Feb 2023 · 47 minutes
Episode 94: Giving Up Parenting Control

We’re so excited to introduce you this week to two more of our favorite people! (Can you tell how much... more

21 Feb 2023 · 39 minutes
Episode 93: Helping Kids with Sensory Processsing Disorders

It was our great joy to share conversation with Susan Masie & Danielle Carder. Both women are pediatric occupational therapists... more

14 Feb 2023 · 50 minutes
Episode 92: Understanding Anxiety in Kids

Sissy and David start off the series of discussions centered around Sissy's book, Raising Worry Free Girls, by talking about... more

07 Feb 2023 · 37 minutes
Episode 91: Helping Kids Understand Their Emotions with Dylan Dreyer

Meteorologist and TODAY Show co-host Dylan Dreyer speaks with Sissy and David about how seeing the parallels between weather and... more

31 Jan 2023 · 24 minutes
Episode 90: Navigating Education and Parenting Twins

Anne and Nate Morrow talk with Sissy and David about parenting twins, adoption, school community, teachers, football, and taco rings. LINKS Taco... more

24 Jan 2023 · 54 minutes
Episode 89: How to Prepare Kids for Our Rapidly Changing World

Sissy and David speak with bestselling author Madeline Levine about how she's seen parenting change during her four decades of... more

17 Jan 2023 · 52 minutes
Episode 88: Combat Anxiety and Stress in Kids by Helping Them Find Purpose

As we kick of a new year, Sissy and David discuss how giving our kids a sense of purpose can... more

10 Jan 2023 · 35 minutes
Episode 87: The Importance of Childhood Experiences with Sally Lloyd-Jones

Author of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones, speaks with Sissy and David about how her own childhood experiences with... more

20 Dec 2022 · 32 minutes
Episode 86: What Kids Need Right Now: Holiday Edition

'Tis the season for non-stop holiday events, family travel, and breaks in our healthy routines, so Sissy and David share... more

13 Dec 2022 · 30 minutes
Episode 85: How to Find and Share Joy in Parenting

Ellie and Drew Holcomb bring their Christmas spirit and loads of joy to the Daystar house in this week's episode,... more

06 Dec 2022 · 49 minutes
Episode 84: Teaching Kids to Ward Off Anxiety by Focusing on Who They Are Not What They Do

After stepping away from a thriving career in TV, Paula Faris shares how she tries to help her kids focus... more

29 Nov 2022 · 32 minutes
Episode 83: Navigating Pain and Suffering with Others

Pastor and author Scott Sauls shares a message of hope for parents from his new book, Beautiful People Don't Just... more

22 Nov 2022 · 35 minutes
Episode 82: What I Wish I Knew About Adoption with Jamie Ivey

In this bonus episode in honor of National Adoption Day on November 19, Jamie Ivey shares what she wishes she... more

17 Nov 2022 · 34 minutes
Episode 81: How to Help Kids Move Past Challenges Toward Growth

Former Daystar staffer Pace Verner and her husband Brandon join Sissy and David to talk about their experiences with their... more

15 Nov 2022 · 40 minutes
Episode 80: Help Kids Develop Social Connections While Overcoming Anxiety with Dr. Michael Thompson

This week Sissy and David's guest is Michael Thompson, PhD, who has worked with thousands of kids in more than... more

08 Nov 2022 · 38 minutes
Episode 79: Building Strong Emotional Connection for Kids with Their Parents and Peers

In David's new book, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, he talks about the two P's that play a primary role in... more

01 Nov 2022 · 39 minutes
Episode 78: Recovering from Trauma and Strengthening Your Soul with John Eldridge

Recorded this summer while Sissy was away at Hopetown, David interviews author John Eldredge about his most recent book, Resilient,... more

25 Oct 2022 · 32 minutes
Episode 77: Making Intentional Family Time a Priority

For our first "Parents in the Trenches" episode, which is new to this series of the podcast, Sissy and David... more

18 Oct 2022 · 35 minutes
Episode 76: What Kids Need From Parents to Support Their Mental Health with Dr. Jeri Fitzpatrick

This week on the podcast, we’ve got one of our favorite and one of Nashville’s most respected psychiatrists, Dr. Jeri... more

11 Oct 2022 · 50 minutes
Episode 75: How to Help Kids Navigate Emotions

Have you ever wondered how to navigate emotions with your kids? We will be discussing this topic throughout this season... more

04 Oct 2022 · 40 minutes
Episode 74: What Kids Need Right Now: Fall Edition

One of David and Sissy's favorite episodes to do quarterly is based on "What Kids Need Right Now". They talk... more

27 Sep 2022 · 24 minutes
Episode 73: Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry Free Kids

Need effective tools to help your kids overcome worry and anxiety and build strong emotional health? Sissy Goff and David... more

20 Sep 2022 · 25 minutes
Episode 72: A Message of Hope for Parents in the Trenches

Weary parents, take a much deserved break and listen in! Daystar founder and Raising Boys and Girls leader, Melissa Trevathan,... more

23 Aug 2022 · 18 minutes
Episode 71: Helping Kids Build Lifelong Friendships

Be encouraged to help your kids find and cultivate lifelong friendships as you listen in to this fun interview with... more

09 Aug 2022 · 40 minutes
Episode 70: How to Move Past Guilt and Parent on Purpose with Kirsten and Ben Watson

Parenting is hard. But we can do it with intentionality when we lean into God and His Word. Join Sissy... more

26 Jul 2022 · 45 minutes
Episode 69: Kids and Emotional Safety with Christi and Dr. Josh Straub

Do you wonder how to handle your kids' emotions? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Dr.... more

12 Jul 2022 · 42 minutes
Episode 68: What Kids Want Parents to Know Right Now

Wondering what your kids need from you right now? Join Sissy and David as they talk with authors, speakers, and... more

28 Jun 2022 · 32 minutes
Episode 67: Helping Kids Use Technology Responsibly with Bark

Do you worry about your kids and technology? Today we're talking with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee from Bark, a... more

21 Jun 2022 · 45 minutes
Episode 66: Why We Need Community in Parenting with Annie and Dave Barnes

Sissy and David are chatting with singer, songwriter, artist, and podcaster, Dave Barnes and his wife, Annie about the Enneagram,... more

14 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Episode 65: Developing a Growth Mindset in Yourself and Your Kids

Sissy and David are chatting with author, speaker, and mom, Shauna Niequist about her new book and how to be... more

10 May 2022 · 31 minutes
Episode 64: Navigating the Tough Seasons of Motherhood with Kari Kampakis

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with writer, speaker, and mom to four girls, Kari Kampakis on... more

03 May 2022 · 36 minutes
Episode 63: Preparing Kids to Guard Themselves Against Addiction with Jessica Lahey

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with mom, educator, writer, and addiction expert, Jessica Lahey about how... more

26 Apr 2022 · 42 minutes
Episode 62: The Power of Vintage Values with the Daystar Parents

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan as they chat with their very own parents about vintage values and... more

19 Apr 2022 · 59 minutes
Episode 61: Helping Kids See Their True Identity with Emily Ley

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with entrepreneur and mom, Emily Ley, creator of the Simplified Planner,... more

12 Apr 2022 · 29 minutes
Episode 60: Cultivating a Lifelong Faith in Kids

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan as they chat with Minno's Director of Education and Faith Formation, Jess... more

05 Apr 2022 · 31 minutes
Episode 59: What Kids Need Right Now: Spring Edition

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they share what kids need right now in this spring season after weathering... more

29 Mar 2022 · 22 minutes
Episode 58: How to Cultiavte a Healthy Relationship with Technology

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with mom, media trauma therapist, Jenny Black about ways to cultivate... more

22 Mar 2022 · 31 minutes
Episode 57: Helping Kids Engage in Bible Reading with She Reads Truth

Want to know how to get your kids excited about God's Word? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they... more

15 Mar 2022 · 49 minutes
Episode 56: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

Wondering how to talk to your kids about sex in today's culture? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they... more

08 Mar 2022 · 38 minutes
Episode 55: Parenting with Perspective for the Long Term

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with singer, songwriter, and author, Sandra McCracken on parenting with perspective. Grab... more

01 Mar 2022 · 41 minutes
ICYMI - Episode 24: Dr. Chinwé Williams Interview

In Case You Missed It! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with child and family therapist, Dr.... more

22 Feb 2022 · 51 minutes
Episode 54: Why We Can't Do Motherhood Alone with Heather MacFadyen

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Heather MacFadyen, author and host of the popular podcast, Don't... more

15 Feb 2022 · 30 minutes
Episode 53: Teaching Kids to Be Brave and Have Fun with Annie Downs

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with podcast host and author, Annie F. Downs on being brave... more

08 Feb 2022 · 35 minutes
Episode 52: Why Kids and Parents Need the Bible Now More Than Ever

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with Bible teacher, author, and friend, Kelly Minter about the importance... more

01 Feb 2022 · 31 minutes
Episode 51: Love Centered Parenting and Foster Care with Crystal Paine

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with author, blogger, and mom, Crystal Paine (aka The Money Saving... more

25 Jan 2022 · 27 minutes
Episode 50: How to Help Kids Handle Conflict with Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle of the Big... more

18 Jan 2022 · 38 minutes
Episode 49: Build Character in Kids by Teaching Respect

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share four important steps to teaching kids about respect. Get episode... more

11 Jan 2022 · 27 minutes
Episode 48: Using Boredom to Cultivate Creativity in Kids

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they chat with singer/songwriter, Cindy Morgan about creativity and... more

07 Dec 2021 · 42 minutes
Episode 47: How to Teach Kids Responsibility

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share insight and ideas for how to teach... more

30 Nov 2021 · 28 minutes
Episode 46: Helping Kids Face Hard Things with Hope and Gratitude with Jay and Katherine Wolf

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Jay and Katherine Wolf about facing hard things... more

23 Nov 2021 · 52 minutes
Episode 45: How to Grow a Heart of Gratitude in Kids

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they talk about how to practice gratitude with your... more

16 Nov 2021 · 20 minutes
Episode 44: Raising Money Conscious and Grateful Kids with Rachel Cruze

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with mom, money-maven, and best-selling author, Rachel Cruze about... more

09 Nov 2021 · 33 minutes
Episode 43: How to Help Kids Move Past Entitlement

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as talk about how to ward on entitlement in kids,... more

02 Nov 2021 · 35 minutes
Episode 42: What Parents Need Most to Raise Kids in Today's Culture with Dr. Meg Meeker

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they sit with pediatrician and best-selling author, Meg Meeker, MD to... more

26 Oct 2021 · 27 minutes
Episode 41: Helping Kids Deal with Anxiety and Emotions

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they offer insight and practical tools to help you understand and... more

19 Oct 2021 · 40 minutes
Episode 40: Growing God Confidence in Kids with Sadie Robertson

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Sadie Robertson Huff on being a new mom... more

12 Oct 2021 · 28 minutes
Episode 39: How to Help Kids Overcome Anxiety and Grow in Confidence

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk about what parents and grownups can do (and not... more

05 Oct 2021 · 35 minutes
Episode 38: What Kids Need Right Now: Fall Edition

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk about the hope and help kids need most right... more

28 Sep 2021 · 31 minutes
Episode 37: The Impact of Screentime on Kids' Social, Emotional, and Educational Development

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with author and speaker, Arlene Pellicane offering help and... more

21 Sep 2021 · 38 minutes
Episode 36: Managing Screentime and Devices for Kids

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they revisit the ever-present topic of technology with help and hope... more

14 Sep 2021 · 25 minutes
Episode 35: Raising Kids to Overcome Anxiety in Today's World

Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan are back with topics and guests that will inspire you along your journey... more

07 Sep 2021 · 24 minutes
Episode 34: Parenting with Unconditional Love with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy... more

31 Aug 2021 · 50 minutes
Episode 33: Self Care for Moms with Sarah Bragg

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff... more

17 Aug 2021 · 25 minutes
Episode 32: Understanding Your Need for God Through Parenting with Debbie and Michael W. Smith

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff... more

03 Aug 2021 · 50 minutes
Episode 31: Hope for Single Moms

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff... more

20 Jul 2021 · 49 minutes
Episode 30: What Kids Need Right Now: Summer Edition

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join... more

06 Jul 2021 · 38 minutes
Episode 29: The Importance of Summer Camp for Kids with Amy Grant

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff... more

22 Jun 2021 · 47 minutes
Episode 28: How to Manage Your Kids' Summer Technology

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join... more

08 Jun 2021 · 20 minutes
Episode 27: Summer Activity Ideas for Kids and Families with Jessica Turner

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with Jessica Turner, author, speaker, and creative mom of... more

25 May 2021 · 26 minutes
Episode 26: How to Have a Connected, Intentional Summer as a Family

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share simple ideas for making the most of... more

11 May 2021 · 32 minutes
Episode 25: Pursuing Jesus to Find Freedom in Parenting with Jeannie Cunnion

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with author, speaker, and mom of 5 boys, Jeannie... more

27 Apr 2021 · 45 minutes
Episode 24: Talking to Kids About Race with Dr. Chinwe Williams

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with child and family therapist, Dr. Chinwé Williams on... more

22 Apr 2021 · 51 minutes
Episode 23: Finding Freedom from Guilt and Shame in Parenting

Do you long to feel more free in your parenting? Free from guilt and pressure and doubts? Join Sissy Goff,... more

20 Apr 2021 · 27 minutes
Episode 22: Creating a Playful and Welcoming Environment for Your Kids with Emily and Matthew West

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations with parents in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas... more

13 Apr 2021 · 37 minutes
Episode 21: How to Be a More Playful Parent and Enjoy Your Kids

We are living in an intense time, and play may not be top-of-mind most days. However, play is so important... more

06 Apr 2021 · 31 minutes
Episode 20: Being a Connected and Intentional Parent with Heather and Carlos Whittaker

Do you feel disconnected as a family? Every season of parenting brings obstacles to connection. Join Sissy Goff and David... more

30 Mar 2021 · 36 minutes
Episode 19: How to Be a More Connected Parent to Young Children and Adolescents

Let's face it, life is busy! But connecting with our kids is one of our top priorities as parents. Join... more

23 Mar 2021 · 37 minutes
Episode 18: Using the Enneagram to Understand and Parent Kids and Adolescents

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations with parents in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David... more

16 Mar 2021 · 46 minutes
Episode 17: How to Find Balance in Parenting

With messages coming at us from every angle, it can be hard to find balance in parenting! Join Sissy Goff,... more

09 Mar 2021 · 40 minutes
Episode 16: Parenting with Faith, Hope, and Survivor Skills with Elisabeth Hasselbeck

You've seen her on Survivor and heard her on The View. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat... more

02 Mar 2021 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Episode 15: How to Block Out Discouragement and Find Hope in Parenting

With everything we have going on as parents, being hopeful is not something we typically focus on. Join Sissy Goff,... more

23 Feb 2021 · 30 minutes
Episode 14: Imagination, Creativity, and Hope for Kids Who are Becoming

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with poet and artist, Morgan Harper Nichols about parenting,... more

16 Feb 2021 · 47 minutes
Episode 13: Self-Care for Parents That Will Lead to Patience

Patience is something we all struggle with, especially in parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as... more

09 Feb 2021 · 37 minutes
Episode 12: Understanding the Why Behind Your Child's Behavior

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with best-selling author and mom, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson... more

02 Feb 2021 · 35 minutes
Episode 11: Discipline, Consequences, and How to Be a More Consistent Parent

Have you ever wondered why experts say consistency is the most important thing to master as a parent? And have... more

26 Jan 2021 · 33 minutes
Episode 10: Navigating Grief as a Single Dad

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start the year with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David... more

19 Jan 2021 · 28 minutes
Episode 9: Building Intentionality and Thoughtfulness as a Family

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical ingredients, and Bible truths... more

12 Jan 2021 · 35 minutes
Episode 8: Welcome to Intentional Parenting

Today, we begin a new series on the Raising Boys & Girls podcast to help you start the new year... more

07 Jan 2021 · 11 minutes
Episode 7: Technology Boundaries for Kids and Families

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas... more

05 Jan 2021 · 27 minutes
Episode 6: New Year Family Refresh

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you make 2021 your best year yet! Join Sissy Goff and... more

29 Dec 2020 · 29 minutes
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with best-selling author and mom, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson about consistent... more