Today’s culture pushes couples to seek significance in careers, accomplishments and social media — all away from home and your family. Josh and Christi emphasize being “famous at home,” and making your marriage and kids your #1 priority. 

 

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Today&rsquo;s culture pushes couples to seek significance in careers, accomplishments and social media &mdash; all away from home and your family.&nbsp;Josh and Christi emphasize being &ldquo;famous at home,&rdquo; and making your marriage and kids your #1 priority.&nbsp;
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Kids are no strangers to big emotions. This can be scary for parents to navigate. Michelle Nietert is a licensed professional counselor, author, and mother of two. With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to guide their little ones through emotions – big and small!

 

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Kids are no strangers to big emotions. This can be scary for parents to navigate. Michelle Nietert is a licensed professional counselor, author, and mother of two. With personal stories and expert advice, Michelle provides practical and faith-based tools for parents to guide their little ones through emotions &ndash; big and small!
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Best of 2025: Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children

Sheila Walsh’s happy childhood dissolved in an instant when her father suffered a devastating brain injury that led to violent outbursts, and ultimately, death by suicide. Sheila couldn’t understand why her dad hated her, but resolved to do better for her Heavenly Father. Hear why Sheila ended up in a psychiatric hospital at age 34, and how Jesus helped her see her truth worth as His child.

 

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Sheila Walsh&rsquo;s happy childhood dissolved in an instant when her father suffered a devastating brain injury that led to violent outbursts, and ultimately, death by suicide. Sheila couldn&rsquo;t understand why her dad hated her, but resolved to do better for her Heavenly Father. Hear why Sheila ended up in a psychiatric hospital at age 34, and how Jesus helped her see her truth worth as His child.
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