In This Together With Dr. Josh + Christi

Have you and your spouse ever looked at each other and wondered, "Who did we marry?" Lewis Smedes once said, "My wife has lived with at least five different men since we were wed—and each of the five has been me." It's amazing how much we change: sometimes for the worse, sometimes for the better. In this episode, we talk about the various "seasons" we go through as individuals and how those "seasons" influence our marriage. We also talk about practical ways to enter into your spouse's world in the good, bad, and ugly. We talk about: How to prioritize what's going on within your spouse's heart more than what's going on between the two of youWays to empathetically step into your spouse's worldPractical ways to dream with your spouse and offer affirmation Show Notes: Watch this episode on YouTube Order a copy of 10 Days of the Easter Story Sign up for our weekly coaching newsletter Order a copy of the Famous at Home book Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opport

Perhaps you feel like the work you are doing inside your home or at an office is left unnoticed. Maybe you feel like your everyday work is less important than someone else's work. Get this: your work is ministry and God sees you. He sees it as purposeful even when the world doesn't. In this episode, Jordan Raynor, a dear friend, comes on the podcast to talk about his new devotional The Word Before Work: A Monday-Through-Friday Devotional to Help You Find Eternal Purpose in Your Daily Work. He and Josh talk about the connection between our work and God's work on Earth, and ways that He delights in us. Jordan and Josh talk about: What work means in light of the biblical narrative God's redeeming of the work put in our handsThe honor it is to be chosen as the parent of your kids and the uniqueness of your role inside the homeThe power of mourning your unhappiness in your current role, dwelling on Isaiah 65, and purposely working under the Lord with understanding there will be an eternal reward Show Notes: Order

Have you discovered what brings your family alive? Perhaps it's an activity, hobby, or some type of adventure, like an annual vacation or memories on a lake house? Can you identify the life-giving moments that bring your family together? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about how to foster a sense of purpose and deep relationships as a family in 2023. Josh and Christi talk about: Simplicity on the other side of complexityThe correlation between simplifying your life and going deeper in your relationshipsTheir current rally cry as a family and practical ways they live it out Show Notes: Watch this episode on YouTubePre-order 10 Days of the Easter StoryFamous at Home coachingDownload the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How has the screen influenced your family? On one hand, you may say you want to spend less time on your phone, but actually following through is quite difficult. Screens have infiltrated every area of our lives: communication, work email, directions, Uber, grocery orders, Amazon Prime, apps for your kids, and the list goes on. So, how does a family actually make changes when it comes to screens? Josh recently deleted a majority of the apps on his phone, practically turning his iPhone into a flip phone. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk about the ways it has been life-giving for their family and share practical ways you can make similar changes. Josh and Christi talk about: The research on "continuous partial attention" and how it's increasing anxiety in our kidsHow to let go of the hurry and allow yourself to be inconvenienced in difficult, but freeing, waysSimply acting on your decisions and adjusting your life according to those decisions Show Notes: Watch this episode on YouTubeSign up for our weekly

Am I getting parenting right? That's a question that crosses our mind quite often. Which makes anyone who decides to write a book with so bold a title as Parenting: Getting it Right, either have a lot of courage or be out of their mind. Fortunately, Pastor Andy Stanley and his wife Sandra (authors and founders of North Point Ministries), who bravely wrote such a title, have parented successfully! Sandra joins us this week to talk to Josh about their experience as parents of now three grown children.Sandra and Josh talk about:What "it" actually meansThe four seasons of parentingWhy behavior modification is not the goal, but relationship isWays to adapt your words and approach with your kids specific to their personalityHow to reflect Jesus as your kids mirror your behaviorShow Notes:Order a copy of Parenting: Getting It Right:https://andystanley.com/parenting/Watch this epiosde on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastLearn more about Andy and Sandra Stanley:https://andystanley.com/parenting/REGI

Am I getting parenting right? That's a question that crosses our mind quite often. Which makes anyone who decides to write a book with so bold a title as Parenting: Getting it Right, either have a lot of courage or be out of their mind. Fortunately, Pastor Andy Stanley and his wife Sandra (authors and founders of North Point Ministries), who bravely wrote such a title, have parented successfully! Sandra joins us this week to talk to Josh about their experience as parents of now three grown children.Sandra and Josh talk about:What "it" actually meansThe four seasons of parentingWhy behavior modification is not the goal, but relationship isWays to adapt your words and approach with your kids specific to their personalityHow to reflect Jesus as your kids mirror your behaviorShow Notes:Order a copy of Parenting: Getting It Right:https://andystanley.com/parenting/Watch this epiosde on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastLearn more about Andy and Sandra Stanley:https://andystanley.com/parenting/REGI

The everyday mundane has a knack for keeping us comfortable. Before long, we forget to take risks, do something out of our comfort zone, or prioritize activities that actually bring us life. That's why we felt it fitting for the final episode of our Words That Matter for Your Family series to end with the word "adventure." When was the last time your family did something adventurous? In this episode, we talk about:How thinking, feeling, and relating all at the same time influences brain growthThe reward of saying "yes" to a hobby, risk, or decision that challenges youHow "adventure" helps your kids internalize their faith and love others wellThe relationship between having fun and gaining empathy and how the two go hand-in-handShow Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastFor more insight on cultivating "adventure" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach!https://www.famousathome.com/kidsDownload th

The everyday mundane has a knack for keeping us comfortable. Before long, we forget to take risks, do something out of our comfort zone, or prioritize activities that actually bring us life. That's why we felt it fitting for the final episode of our Words That Matter for Your Family series to end with the word "adventure." When was the last time your family did something adventurous? In this episode, we talk about:How thinking, feeling, and relating all at the same time influences brain growthThe reward of saying "yes" to a hobby, risk, or decision that challenges youHow "adventure" helps your kids internalize their faith and love others wellThe relationship between having fun and gaining empathy and how the two go hand-in-handShow Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastFor more insight on cultivating "adventure" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach!https://www.famousathome.com/kidsDownload th

There is a hard truth we all have to come to grips with: If you don't get intentional about the direction of your family, the culture will decide it for you. A culture that values individual achievement at the expense of the family unit results in families who are exhausted, fragmented, and directionless. But what if each individual's purpose in life was meant to be discovered, not outside the home, but within it? And what could this look like for your family?In this episode, we continue the Words That Matter for Your Family series, by talking about the word "purpose" and how your family can live on purpose, not by accident.We talk about:• The one question that matters more than any other to determine if you’re really living on purpose• How our values lead to our purpose• Specific ways we (the Straub’s) live on purpose in our family • How to cultivate your heart, make your inner circle smaller, and become more "weird"Show Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastFor

There is a hard truth we all have to come to grips with: If you don't get intentional about the direction of your family, the culture will decide it for you. A culture that values individual achievement at the expense of the family unit results in families who are exhausted, fragmented, and directionless. But what if each individual's purpose in life was meant to be discovered, not outside the home, but within it? And what could this look like for your family?In this episode, we continue the Words That Matter for Your Family series, by talking about the word "purpose" and how your family can live on purpose, not by accident.We talk about:• The one question that matters more than any other to determine if you’re really living on purpose• How our values lead to our purpose• Specific ways we (the Straub’s) live on purpose in our family • How to cultivate your heart, make your inner circle smaller, and become more "weird"Show Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastFor

Isn't it wild how we, as humans, are drawn to prioritizing a growth mindset...well, that is, until someone (a spouse, child, coworker, or friend) delivers us some unwelcome constructive criticism. Can we be teachable when it's tempting to be offendable? How we respond as adults may very well be what we cultivate with our kids.As we continue the Words That Matter for Your Family series, this week we talk about the word "teachable" and why it matters for your family.We talk about:The interconnectedness of teachability and calmHow and why saying sorry to your kids is the gift that keeps on givingHow to let go of self protection when your spouse points out a flawBeing curious about what you don't want to learn and processing it in prayerShow Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastFor more insight on cultivating "teachable" spirit in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here: https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach! https://www.famousathome.com

Isn't it wild how we, as humans, are drawn to prioritizing a growth mindset...well, that is, until someone (a spouse, child, coworker, or friend) delivers us some unwelcome constructive criticism. Can we be teachable when it's tempting to be offendable? How we respond as adults may very well be what we cultivate with our kids.As we continue the Words That Matter for Your Family series, this week we talk about the word "teachable" and why it matters for your family.We talk about:The interconnectedness of teachability and calmHow and why saying sorry to your kids is the gift that keeps on givingHow to let go of self protection when your spouse points out a flawBeing curious about what you don't want to learn and processing it in prayerShow Notes:Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastFor more insight on cultivating "teachable" spirit in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here: https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach! https://www.famousathome.com

Conversation about faith is inevitable with your kids. The trouble is when we, often unintentionally, attach shame and pressure with it, perhaps feeling inadequate about the topic. But what if living it out is more simple than we realize? To continue the Words That Matter for Your Family series, we talk about the word "faith" and why it matters for your family.They talk about:Deciding what 3 things you want to implement and not implement from your family origin faith backgroundThe correlation between your experience with grace and your kid's experience with graceTransparency about your faith journey with your kidsHow to move from shame to experiencing the tender love of GodWatch this episode on YouTube here.Show Notes:For more insight on cultivating faith in your home, get a copy of the Famous at Homebook here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach!https://www.mykidseq.comDownload the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list + exercise included)https://www.famousathome.com/bookIndividual + Marriage Co

Conversation about faith is inevitable with your kids. The trouble is when we, often unintentionally, attach shame and pressure with it, perhaps feeling inadequate about the topic. But what if living it out is more simple than we realize? To continue the Words That Matter for Your Family series, we talk about the word "faith" and why it matters for your family.They talk about:Deciding what 3 things you want to implement and not implement from your family origin faith backgroundThe correlation between your experience with grace and your kid's experience with graceTransparency about your faith journey with your kidsHow to move from shame to experiencing the tender love of GodWatch this episode on YouTube here.Show Notes:For more insight on cultivating faith in your home, get a copy of the Famous at Homebook here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach!https://www.mykidseq.comDownload the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list + exercise included)https://www.famousathome.com/bookIndividual + Marriage Co

What activities foster a sense of "togetherness" for your family? In this episode, we continue the Words that Matter for Your Family series, and talk about the word "cohesive." Here are some highlights:How to identify family values and practically live by themWays to invite your kids in on goal setting, meal prepping, worshipping, volunteering, and other responsibilities you have as a parentHow to discover what makes your kids feel connected to youHow to make "alone time" intentional, and "togetherness" the norm as a familyWatch this episode on YouTube here.Show Notes:For more insight on cultivating "cohesiveness" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach! Sign up for our MyKidsEQ Coaching Workshop today!https://www.mykidseq.comDownload the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list + exercise included)https://www.famousathome.com/book

What activities foster a sense of "togetherness" for your family? In this episode, we continue the Words that Matter for Your Family series, and talk about the word "cohesive." Here are some highlights:How to identify family values and practically live by themWays to invite your kids in on goal setting, meal prepping, worshipping, volunteering, and other responsibilities you have as a parentHow to discover what makes your kids feel connected to youHow to make "alone time" intentional, and "togetherness" the norm as a familyWatch this episode on YouTube here.Show Notes:For more insight on cultivating "cohesiveness" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach! Sign up for our MyKidsEQ Coaching Workshop today!https://www.mykidseq.comDownload the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list + exercise included)https://www.famousathome.com/book Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at life

Do you want to work yourself out of a job as a parent? Best selling author and educator Esther Wojcicki describes the one rule she used as a parent with her three daughters, "Don't do anything for your kids that they can do for themselves."As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, we talk about the word "resourceful," and why training your children to accomplish tasks on their own develops confident, but not entitled, kids.In this episode we talk about:- The specific ways it pays off when you intentionally teach your kids resourcefulness- The "I do, we do, you do" model of kids learning to do things on their own- The patience it requires to let your kids try things on their own - How to come alongside your kids and supervise when they don't do something right in a way that doesn't make them feel incompetent- The importance of teaching your kids to bring you solutions when they present you with a problemWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Not

Do you want to work yourself out of a job as a parent? Best selling author and educator Esther Wojcicki describes the one rule she used as a parent with her three daughters, "Don't do anything for your kids that they can do for themselves."As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, we talk about the word "resourceful," and why training your children to accomplish tasks on their own develops confident, but not entitled, kids.In this episode we talk about:- The specific ways it pays off when you intentionally teach your kids resourcefulness- The "I do, we do, you do" model of kids learning to do things on their own- The patience it requires to let your kids try things on their own - How to come alongside your kids and supervise when they don't do something right in a way that doesn't make them feel incompetent- The importance of teaching your kids to bring you solutions when they present you with a problemWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Not

Does life feel too complex, perhaps even chaotic, at times? As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "simplicity," and why it's important to take inventory over what is exhausting you.In this episode we talk about:•Identifying the areas of your life that feel more complicated than they need to be. •The correlation between added layers of complexity and added layers of anxiety•Even paying attention to how the things in your physical space are making you feel emotionally heavy•Ways your schedule might be overloaded•Practical ways to simplify your lifestyle as a family in a way that brings lifeWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Notes:Order a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story:https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/25-days-of-the-christmas-story-P005829480For more insight on cultivating "simplicity" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFz

Does life feel too complex, perhaps even chaotic, at times? As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "simplicity," and why it's important to take inventory over what is exhausting you.In this episode we talk about:•Identifying the areas of your life that feel more complicated than they need to be. •The correlation between added layers of complexity and added layers of anxiety•Even paying attention to how the things in your physical space are making you feel emotionally heavy•Ways your schedule might be overloaded•Practical ways to simplify your lifestyle as a family in a way that brings lifeWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Notes:Order a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story:https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/25-days-of-the-christmas-story-P005829480For more insight on cultivating "simplicity" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFz Discover more Christian po