Podcasts by Raising Boys
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.
Further podcasts by Sarah Bragg, Sissy Goff, David Thomas, Melissa Trevathan
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Welcome to the Raising Boys&Girls Podcast! from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.902418
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 wit...
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Episode 1: The Daystar Story from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.897919
The Raising Boys and Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share the Daystar Counseling...
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Episode 3: Fighting Entitlement and Developing a True Heart of Thanksgiving in Kids from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.890220
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share ways to help you ward off entitlement in your kids and create a spirit of gratitude within your family.
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Episode 31: Hope for Single Moms from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.689468
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the tre...
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Episode 34: Parenting with Unconditional Love with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.672941
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the tre...
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Episode 49: Build Character in Kids by Teaching Respect from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.587558
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share four important steps to teaching kids about respect.
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Episode 51: Love Centered Parenting and Foster Care with Crystal Paine from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.579631
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with author, blogger, and mom, Crystal Paine (aka The Money Saving Mom) about foster care, parenting, and youth mental health.
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Episode 73: Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry Free Kids from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.489785
Need effective tools to help your kids overcome worry and anxiety and build strong emotional health? Sissy Goff and David Thomas are back with a new series on the podcast to help you navigate al...
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Episode 74: What Kids Need Right Now: Fall Edition from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.486966
One of David and Sissy's favorite episodes to do quarterly is based on "What Kids Need Right Now". They talk so much about about how they are sitting with kids and families every day...
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Episode 75: How to Help Kids Navigate Emotions from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.484003
Have you ever wondered how to navigate emotions with your kids? We will be discussing this topic throughout this season of the podcast. In this episode, Sissy has a little fun and interviews Dav...
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Episode 76: What Kids Need From Parents to Support Their Mental Health with Dr. Jeri Fitzpatrick from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.480842
This week on the podcast, we’ve got one of our favorite and one of Nashville’s most respected psychiatrists, Dr. Jeri Fitzpatrick. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation around ...
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Episode 77: Making Intentional Family Time a Priority from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.478366
For our first "Parents in the Trenches" episode, which is new to this series of the podcast, Sissy and David get to sit down with their dear friends, Tina and Sterling Barrett, to hear h...
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Episode 78: Recovering from Trauma and Strengthening Your Soul with John Eldridge from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.475200
Recorded this summer while Sissy was away at Hopetown, David interviews author John Eldredge about his most recent book, Resilient, and why strengthening our souls for the days ahead is...
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Episode 79: Building Strong Emotional Connection for Kids with Their Parents and Peers from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.472033
In David's new book, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, he talks about the two P's that play a primary role in our kids' lives when it comes to relationships and human connect...
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Episode 80: Help Kids Develop Social Connections While Overcoming Anxiety with Dr. Michael Thompson from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.469642
This week Sissy and David's guest is Michael Thompson, PhD, who has worked with thousands of kids in more than 700 schools around the world and is the author of multiple best-selling books. ...
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Episode 81: How to Help Kids Move Past Challenges Toward Growth from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.467035
Former Daystar staffer Pace Verner and her husband Brandon join Sissy and David to talk about their experiences with their own parents and their four kids, and how facing challenges leads to gro...
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Episode 82: What I Wish I Knew About Adoption with Jamie Ivey from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.463997
In this bonus episode in honor of National Adoption Day on November 19, Jamie Ivey shares what she wishes she and her husband knew when they started the adoption process, and talks about her new...
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Episode 83: Navigating Pain and Suffering with Others from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.460766
Pastor and author Scott Sauls shares a message of hope for parents from his new book, Beautiful People Don't Just Happen.
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Episode 84: Teaching Kids to Ward Off Anxiety by Focusing on Who They Are Not What They Do from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.456741
After stepping away from a thriving career in TV, Paula Faris shares how she tries to help her kids focus more on who God created them to be and less on what they work to accomplish.
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Episode 85: How to Find and Share Joy in Parenting from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.452725
Ellie and Drew Holcomb bring their Christmas spirit and loads of joy to the Daystar house in this week's episode, to have a conversation with Sissy and David about lessons they've learne...
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Episode 86: What Kids Need Right Now: Holiday Edition from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.448827
'Tis the season for non-stop holiday events, family travel, and breaks in our healthy routines, so Sissy and David share some practical ways we can help spread more cheer and less anxiety fo...
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Episode 87: The Importance of Childhood Experiences with Sally Lloyd-Jones from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.445702
Author of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones, speaks with Sissy and David about how her own childhood experiences with her family and church led to her passion of writing for ...
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Episode 88: Combat Anxiety and Stress in Kids by Helping Them Find Purpose from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.441745
As we kick of a new year, Sissy and David discuss how giving our kids a sense of purpose can help them combat anxiety and stress, regulate anger, and ward off depression. And Melissa wraps thing...
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Episode 89: How to Prepare Kids for Our Rapidly Changing World from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.435789
Sissy and David speak with bestselling author Madeline Levine about how she's seen parenting change during her four decades of working as a clinician, consultant, and educator in Childhood D...
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Episode 90: Navigating Education and Parenting Twins from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.429304
Anne and Nate Morrow talk with Sissy and David about parenting twins, adoption, school community, teachers, football, and taco rings.
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Episode 91: Helping Kids Understand Their Emotions with Dylan Dreyer from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.425132
Meteorologist and TODAY Show co-host Dylan Dreyer speaks with Sissy and David about how seeing the parallels between weather and emotions in her three young boys led her to write her Misty t...
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Episode 92: Understanding Anxiety in Kids from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.420043
Sissy and David start off the series of discussions centered around Sissy's book, Raising Worry Free Girls, by talking about what parents need to understand about anxiety in kids. Listen
Episode 93: Helping Kids with Sensory Processsing Disorders from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.415160
It was our great joy to share conversation with Susan Masie & Danielle Carder. Both women are pediatric occupational therapists at Ped...
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Episode 94: Giving Up Parenting Control from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.410828
We’re so excited to introduce you this week to two more of our favorite people! (Can you tell how much we love having a podcast and sharing with you some of the voices we trust the most?) Well, ...
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Episode 95: Helping Kids Develop a Growth Mindset with Jon Acuff from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.406714
Bestselling author Jon Acuff brings his practical, tactical wisdom to the Little Yellow House, and talks about what it was like having his two daughters help him write his latest book, Your ...
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Episode 96: Teaching Kids How to Engage with People Who Have Differing Points of View with Carlos Whittaker from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.402474
Carlos Whittaker returns to the podcast to talk about his brand new book, How to Human, and to talk about how he is learning and teach others to see the humanity in those different from ourselve...
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Episode 97: Our Favorite Tools for Anxious Kids from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.398027
Almost every parent that sits in Sissy's or David’s office asks for tools to help their kids with anxiety. So in this episode they talk about things we can do to keep kids emotionally health...
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Episode 98: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Other Strategies to Help Kids with Anxiety from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.393842
Sissy and David refer lots of kids to Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Dr. Ashley Pineda for specialized help with anxiety, OCD, and other issues, so we are excited to have her stop by the little ...
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Episode 99: Passing on Faith to your Kids with Cece Winans from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.389016
Sissy and Melissa get to speak with CeCe Winans about her Believe For It book and Spring tour, and how she and the generations before have been able to pour out their wisdom for their k...
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Episode 100: How to Have Conversations About Race with Kids from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.383370
For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, Austin Channing Brown’s latest book for kids based on her best-selling memoir, I’m Sti...
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Episode 101: How to Talk to Your Kids After a School Shooting - a Message of Hope from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.378822
It's unthinkable that we're recovering from another school shooting that took the lives of innocent children and adults. Child and adolescent counselor, Sissy Goff shares helpful ideas o...
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Episode 103: Overcoming Fear with the Truth - Interview with Beth Moore from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.367898
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.
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Episode 104: Helping Kids Find Hope in the Midst of Tragedy from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.362562
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...
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Episode 105: Raising Neurodivergent Kids from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.358117
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 autis...
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Episode 106: Raising Kids Who Turn Into Great Grown-Ups from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.354104
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 A...
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Episode 107: The Keys to Time-Management as a Busy Mom with Crystal Paine from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.350359
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 getti...
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Episode 108: Parenting in the Trenches With Neurodiverse Kids: Jenn and Marcus dePaula from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.346415
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...
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Episode 109: Using Affirmations to Help Kids See Their Value with Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.341421
Actors, activists, and parents, Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon, a...
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Episode 110: Helping Kids Find Resilience with Rebekah Lyons from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.336166
We talk a lot about building resilience into kids in our offices. It felt timely and important to share a conversation with our friend, Rebe...
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Episode 111: Parenting Out of Love, Not Fear from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.331109
Cindy Morgan is a two-time Grammy nominee, a thirteen-time Dove winner and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year tro...
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Episode 112: Single Parenting After Loss from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.326949
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 yo...
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Episode 113: The Truth About How to Get Parenting Right from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.321489
Andy and Sandra Stanley are two voices we have been grateful for, for a long time!...
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Episode 114: Finding Connection Through Your Adoption Journey from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.315171
We couldn’t be happier to share this conversation with Melissa Corkum & Lisa Qualls of The Adoption Connection. We have long re...
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Episode 115: Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry-free Kids Wrap-Up from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.308796
We’ve had so much fun with the Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry-Free Kids season on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! We’ve gotten to hear rich, insightful truth from some amazing folks. W...
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Episode 116: Sharing a Family Legacy of Faith, Hope, and Love with Kimberly Schlapman from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.303046
Welcome to the Music City Summer Series! We are so excited to kick this series off with TRULY one of the most delightful people we know!...
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Episode 117: Balancing Career and Family with Kelli and Dave Haywood from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.297100
We could not be more excited about this episode of our Music City Series! Our worlds are colliding on this one because we’re getting to talk with the incredible Dave and Kelli Haywood. You proba...
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Episode 119: Parenting with Vulnerability with Jon and Amy McLaughlin from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.284736
This week we have one of our favorite hosts from Dadville, Jon Mc...
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Episode 120: Making Family the Priority with Hannah and Shay Mooney from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.278273
We guarantee that Shay Mooney is behind some of your favorite window’s down, sun-roof open, sing-out-loud songs of the su...
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Episode 121: Storing Up Good Memories for Your Kids with Hillary and Ben Rector from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.272953
We were living our best lives getting to interview our friends Hillary and Ben Rector! You likely know Ben from his amazing music…with...
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Episode 122: The Power of Blessing Children with Lauren and Chris Tomlin from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.268027
We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with two remarkable folks who are also intentional parents. Lauren & Chris Tomlin were k...
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Episode 123: Parenting from a Place of Fullness with Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.262816
Today, we wrap up this fun Music City Series with Thomas Rhett and L...
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Episode 125: Trusting God Completely in Parenting with Lisa Whittle from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.252063
Lisa Whittle is one of those people you meet and immediately feel like you’ve known each other forever! We loved getting to sit down with...
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Episode 126: Introducing The Worry-Free Parent Miniseries from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.247637
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Episode 127: Understanding How Your Anxiety Impacts Your Parenting from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.243848
Join us today as we continue on in The Worry-Free Parenting miniseries talking about how anxiety spreads...with the best of intentions. Whether it starts with the kids we love or with us, soon a...
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Episode 128: Suffering, Hope&Parenting with Dr. Curt Thompson from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.239278
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Episode 129: How Anxiety Impacts Your Body and Mind from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.233445
As we continue journeying through The Worry Free Parent content, we’ve moved from understanding to help. This week we talk through help for the mind, help for the body and help for the heart. Yo...
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Episode 130: How to Combat Anxiety by Being Kind to Yourself from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.210414
Join us today for our final week with The Worry-Free Parent miniseries. After talking about Understanding the Past and Help for the Present, it’s time to talk about Hope for the Future. In this ...
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Episode 131: Grace for Your Parenting Struggles with Max Lucado from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.207651
Both of us grew up on the words and wisdom of Max Lucado, which is why we were thrilled to get to have this conversation with Max about his newest book, Listen
Episode 132: The Truth About the Prosperity Gospel and Parenting with Kate Bowler from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.204421
One of our favorite things about interviewing folks on this podcast is that we get to introduce you to some of our favorite voices…the ones we trust most. Well, this brilliant, hilarious, wonder...
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Episode 133: The Early Years: Stage One - Who They Are from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.200932
It’s BACK!!! We are SO excited to announce that the Ages & Stages Series is BACK on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! So much has changed in the past few years in the lives of kids and of ...
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Episode 134: Devotionals to Help Anxious Kids Rest&Trust with Katy Boatman from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.197900
We are so thrilled to have our friend, Katy Boatman, on today to talk about how to help anxious kids connect with Jesus. Her ne...
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Episode 135: The Early Years: Stage One - What They Need from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.194845
Last week we talked about boys and girls in stage one and who they are. Now, let’s talk about what these Stage 1 little ones we love so dearly need. Is it connection? Boundaries? Emotional liter...
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Episode 136: Being in the Moment in Parenting with Keely and Gabe Scott from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.191600
We can’t imagine a better way to celebrate this favorite day than with two of our favorite people. Gabe & Keely Scott are some of the brains and brilliance behind our beloved Listen
Episode 137: A Must Listen for Parents of Littles with Moms on Call from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.188046
We have long admired the profoundly helpful work of Moms on Call. When we talked about redoing the Ages and Stages podcast series with voices...
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Episode 138: Preschool Wisdom with Zee Pendleton&Angela Rice from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.183686
There is a beautiful little preschool in Nashville, attached to an Episcopal church, that has a very special place in Sissy’s heart. Its name is St. George’s Kindergarten and the faculty there—h...
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Episode 139: The Seasons of Parenting and Your Favorite Chicken with Sarah Molitor from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.179644
We had the opportunity to share conversation with Sarah Molitor, the woman and creator behind Modern Farmhouse...
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Episode 140: Self-Regulation in Littles (and a Fun Conversation with Sissy's Sister and Her Husband) from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.175463
It is a delight to introduce you this week to Sissy Goff's little sister and brother (officially her brother-in-law, but pretty much little brother.) Kathleen is the owner of the cutest bout...
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Episode 141: Kids, Sports, and Finding Balance with Andrew&Shawn East from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.171900
We are still talking about how much we enjoyed spending the morning with Andrew and Shawn Johnson East. This was our first time to host an Olympic Gold Medalist alongside a former NFL player. Th...
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Episode 142: The Elementary Years: Stage 2 - Who They Are from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.167720
This week we continue our Ages and Stages series and begin talking about Stage 2, The Lover for boys (ages 5-8) and The Adventurous Years for girls (ages 6 to 10 or 11 or 12). When we speak on t...
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Episode 143: Rhythms of Family and Friendship with Lauren and Justin Whitmel Earley from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.164038
We first heard about Justin Whitmel Earley’s work years ago. A friend of ours said it had changed the life and practices of her f...
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Episode 144: The Elementary Years - Stage 2—What They Need from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.161140
The Adventurous Years and the Lover stages in a child’s life. So much good and richness and fun in these years. And also some anxiety creeping in, too. In this week’s podcast, we’ve moved from w...
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Episode 145: How to Support our Kids'Academic Life, Part 1 from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.158063
We are so excited this week to introduce you to one of the smartest (and kindest) people we know, Kimberly Carraway. Kimberly is the founder and CEO of Listen
Episode 146: How to Support our Kids'Academic Life, Part 2 from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.154564
Welcome back to Part 2 of this VERY important conversation with our friend, the brilliant Kimberly Carraway. If you haven’t heard Listen
Episode 147: Creating Contentment in Kids with Rachel Cruze from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.150653
This season can be one of the toughest when it comes to entitlement and kids. We are ALWAYS so deeply grateful for the voice of our friend Listen
Episode 148: Helping Siblings Become Friends and More Parenting Wisdom from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.146397
It feels like the perfect podcast episode to release the week after Thanksgiving for us because we could not be any more grateful for these two friends. Heather and Luke Flener are the parents o...
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Episode 149: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Annie F Downs from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.143082
We are THRILLED to be sharing with you some FUN we had with our friend, the Queen of all things fun (who also happens to be brilliant, wise, thoughtful and lots more), Listen
Episode 150: Practicing the Presence of God as a Family with Douglas McKelvey from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.139300
How many of you have read any of the Every Moment Holy books? They are some of our VERY favorites and we recently go...
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Episode 151: Raising Boys and Girls Live with Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.136689
Y’all. To be honest, we really hope you can hear us say any words in this podcast episode—because mostly we were CRACKING UP at our hilarious and wise friends Listen
Episode 152: Redemptive Parenting with Andrew Peterson from 2023-12-12T15:53:21.101866
Have you ever been to a Behold the Lamb of God show? If not, PUT IT AT THE TOP OF YOUR LIST FOR NEXT YEAR or see if there...
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Episode 102: How to Care for Kids that Are Hurting After a School Tragedy from 2023-11-30T13:49:06.981803
David and Sissy share more helpful tips to care for the kids in your life that are dealing with big feelings after the Nashville school shooting. This content originated on the Raising Boys and ...
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Episode 118: How to Help Your Kids Find Purpose with Tom and Katie Douglas from 2023-11-30T13:49:06.949489
You know what it’s like to sit in conversation with folks who are full of wisdom, substance, honesty and humility? The kinds of folks you could ask questions to and learn from for hours on end? ...
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Episode 124: How to Thrive in Motherhood with Alli Worthington from 2023-11-30T13:49:06.936880
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S4, E20: Heather MacFadyen Interview from 2022-02-15T09:00:50
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Heather MacFadyen, author and host of the popular podcast, Don't Mom Alone.
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S4, E19: Annie F. Downs Interview from 2022-02-08T09:00:12
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with podcast host and author, Annie F. Downs on being brave and having fun!
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S4, E18: Kelly Minter Interview from 2022-02-01T09:00:02
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with Bible teacher, author, and friend, Kelly Minter about the importance of the Bible in the lives of kids and parents.
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S4, E16: Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle Interview from 2022-01-18T09:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle of the Big Boo Cast Podcast about raising kids with respect.
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S4, E14: Cindy Morgan Interview from 2021-12-07T09:00
Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they chat with singer/songwriter, Cindy Morgan about creativity and Christmas. And don't miss a special surprise from Cindy at t...
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S4, E13: How to Teach Kids Responsibility from 2021-11-30T09:00
Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share insight and ideas for how to teach kids responsibility.
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S4, E12: Jay and Katherine Wolf Interview from 2021-11-23T09:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Jay and Katherine Wolf about facing hard things with hope and gratitude.
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S4, E11: How to Help Kids Practice Gratitude from 2021-11-16T09:00
Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they talk about how to practice gratitude with your kids!
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S4, E10: Rachel Cruze Interview from 2021-11-09T09:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with mom, money-maven, and best-selling author, Rachel Cruze about how to raise money-conscious and grateful kids.
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S4, E9: Entitlement in Kids from 2021-11-02T08:00
Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as talk about how to ward on entitlement in kids, especially during the holiday season!
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S4, E8: Meg Meeker, MD Interview from 2021-10-26T08:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they sit with pediatrician and best-selling author, Meg Meeker, MD to talk about what parents need most to raise kids in today's culture.
S4, E7: Dealing with Anxiety and Emotions in Kids from 2021-10-19T08:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they offer insight and practical tools to help you understand and address emotions, anxiety, and depression in kids.
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S4, E6: Sadie Robertson Huff Interview from 2021-10-12T08:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Sadie Robertson Huff on being a new mom and how to help our kids grow in God-confidence.
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S4, E5: Help Kids Grow in Confidence from 2021-10-05T08:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk about what parents and grownups can do (and not do) to help kids grow in confidence.
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S4, E4: What Kids Need Right Now from 2021-09-28T08:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk about the hope and help kids need most right now as we get full-on into the school year.
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S4, E3: Arlene Pellicane Interview from 2021-09-21T08:00
The Raising Boys and Girls podcast is back for Season 4 with topics and guests that will inspire you along your journey of raising kids in today’s world. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this we...
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S4, E2: Technology from 2021-09-14T08:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they revisit the ever-present topic of technology with help and hope for managing screentime and devices in your family.
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Intentional Conversations: Gabe and Rebekah Lyons from 2021-08-31T10:00
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Intentional Conversations: Debbie and Michael W. Smith from 2021-08-03T08:00
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Intentional Conversations: Amy Grant from 2021-06-22T08:00
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Intentional Conversations: Jessica Turner from 2021-05-25T08:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with Jessica Turner, author, speaker, and creative mom of 3, on fun summer activity ideas.
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How to Have an Intentional Summer from 2021-05-11T08:00
Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share simple ideas for making the most of your time this summer.
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Intentional Conversations: Jeannie Cunnion from 2021-04-27T08:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with author, speaker, and mom of 5 boys, Jeannie Cunnion.
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BONUS: Dr. Chinwé Williams, Talking to Kids About Race from 2021-04-22T08:00
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with child and family therapist, Dr. Chinwé Williams on talking to kids about race.
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How to Be a More Free Parent from 2021-04-20T08:00
Do you long to feel more free in your parenting? Free from guilt and pressure and doubts? Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share encouragement for finding f...
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Intentional Conversations: Emily and Matthew West from 2021-04-13T08:00
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How to Be a More Playful Parent from 2021-04-06T08:00
We are living in an intense time, and play may not be top-of-mind most days. However, play is so important in childhood and parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this w...
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Intentional Conversations: Heather and Carlos Whittaker from 2021-03-30T08:00
Do you feel disconnected as a family? Every season of parenting brings obstacles to connection. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week on the Listen
Heather and Carlos Whittaker Interview from 2021-03-30T08:00
Do you feel disconnected as a family? Every season of parenting brings obstacles to connection. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week on the Raising Boys & Girls podcast for a fun and hope-fil...
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How to Be a More Connected Parent from 2021-03-23T08:00
Let's face it, life is busy! But connecting with our kids is one of our top priorities as parents. Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share ideas and en...
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Intentional Conversations: Jill and Andy Gullahorn from 2021-03-16T08:00
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations with parents in the tre...
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How to Be a More Balanced Parent from 2021-03-09T09:00
With messages coming at us from every angle, it can be hard to find balance in parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share practical ways to find bala...
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Intentional Conversations: Elisabeth Hasselbeck from 2021-03-02T09:00
You've seen her on Survivor and heard her on The View. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with Elisabeth Hasselbeck on finding hope in parenting and li...
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How to Be a More Hopeful Parent from 2021-02-23T09:00
With everything we have going on as parents, being hopeful is not something we typically focus on. Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share why it's so import...
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How to Be a More Patient Parent from 2021-02-09T09:00
Patience is something we all struggle with, especially in parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical strategies, an...
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Intentional Conversations: Dr. Tina Payne Bryson from 2021-02-02T09:00
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Siss...
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Intentional Conversations: Jonathan Pitts from 2021-01-19T09:00
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How to Be a More Intentional Parent from 2021-01-12T09:00
Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical ingredients, and Bible truths to help you be a more intentional parent.
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Welcome to Intentional Parenting from 2021-01-07T09:00
Season 3 of the Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intentio...
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Intentional Conversations: Erick Goss from 2021-01-05T09:00
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Siss...
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2020: New Year from 2020-12-29T09:00
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you make 2021 your best year yet! Join Sis...
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Intentional Conversations: Courtney DeFeo from 2020-12-15T09:00
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 stro...
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2020: Thanksgiving from 2020-11-24T09:00
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 stro...
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2020: Kids and Covid from 2020-11-17T09:00
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 stro...
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2020: The Daystar Story from 2020-11-10T16:00
The Raising Boys and Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share the Daystar Counseling...
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2020: The Daystar Story from 2020-11-10T16:00
The Raising Boys and Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share the Daystar Counseling...
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BONUS: Sissy Goff on Surviving Sarah | Raising Worry-Free Girls from 2019-10-21T18:00
We hope you enjoy this bonus episode from Sarah Bragg, our host, podcast called Surviving Sarah where she interviews Sissy Goff about her well anticipated books Listen
BONUS: Raising Worry-Free Girls Launch Party Part 2 from 2019-10-21T18:00
We loved celebrating Sissy's latest books, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guid...
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BONUS: Raising Worry-Free Girls Launch Party Part 1 from 2019-10-21T18:00
We loved celebrating Sissy's latest books, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guid...
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Episode 10 | The Parent Perspective from 2019-06-24T16:00
Episode 9 | What They Need at Stage 4 of Development from 2019-06-17T16:00
Episode 8 | Who They Are at Stage 4 of Development from 2019-06-10T16:00
Episode 7 | What They Need at Stage 3 of Development from 2019-06-03T16:00
Episode 6 | Who They Are at Stage 3 of Development from 2019-05-27T16:00
Episode 5 | What They Need at Stage 2 of Development from 2019-05-20T16:00
Episode 4 | Who They Are at Stage 2 of Development from 2019-05-13T16:00
Episode 3 | What They Need at Stage 1 of Development from 2019-05-06T16:00
Episode 2 | Who They Are at Stage 1 of Development from 2019-04-29T16:00
Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan ab...
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Episode 1 | Stages of Development Introduction from 2019-04-22T04:00
Welcome to Season Two of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast (formerly known as the Are My Kids on Track podcast) with authors and counselors Sissy G...
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Are My Kids on Track | Spiritual Milestone Meaning from 2018-06-22T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Spiritual Milestone Mercy from 2018-06-15T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Spiritual Milestone Identity from 2018-06-08T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Spiritual Milestone Foundation from 2018-06-01T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Social Milestone Boundaries from 2018-05-25T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Social Milestone Ownership from 2018-05-18T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Social Milestone Reciprocity from 2018-05-11T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Social Milestone Awareness from 2018-05-04T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Emotional Milestone Resourcefulness from 2018-04-27T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Emotional Milestone Empathy from 2018-04-20T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Emotional Milestone Perspective from 2018-04-13T16:00
Are My Kids on Track | Emotional Milestone Vocabulary from 2018-04-06T16:00