Author Addison Bevere joins Arlene to talk about what honest, un-performative prayer actually looks like — for you and your kids. He shares why humility is a parenting superpower, how to guide children toward "second innocence," and why your morning routine might be the most spiritually significant part of your day. Join us for a truly wisdom-filled conversation about prayer and Addison's new book, Words with God.

02:02 The difference between complaining about God vs. going to God in messy intimacy

03:07 Humility creates safety — modeling authentic faith for your kids

08:37 First innocence vs. second innocence — the real goal of protecting your kids

10:39 God won't always deliver you from a thing when that thing will ultimately deliver you to him

12:40 Prayer is about presence, not performance

15:21 Morning routines, brain science, and how God designed us as receptors

20:52 Addison's no-phone morning ritual — and the neuroscience behind it

25:02 "Smart mornings do not include smartphones"

31:49 Insomnia and surrender: how waking up differently changed everything

 

Grab a copy Addison's books: Words With God (book and prayer journal) 

Connect with Addison at rediscoverprayer.com. 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

Author Addison Bevere joins Arlene to talk about what honest, un-performative prayer actually looks like &mdash; for you and your kids. He shares why humility is a parenting superpower, how to guide children toward "second innocence," and why your morning routine might be the most spiritually significant part of your day. Join us for a truly wisdom-filled conversation about prayer and Addison's new book, Words with God.
02:02 The difference between complaining&nbsp;about God vs. going to God in messy intimacy
03:07 Humility creates safety &mdash; modeling authentic faith for your kids
08:37 First innocence vs. second innocence &mdash; the real goal of protecting your kids
10:39 God won't always deliver you from a thing when that thing will ultimately deliver you to him
12:40 Prayer is about presence, not performance
15:21 Morning routines, brain science, and how God designed us as receptors
20:52 Addison's no-phone morning ritual &mdash; and the neuroscience behind it
25:02 "Smart mornings do not include smartphones"
31:49 Insomnia and surrender: how waking up differently changed everything
&nbsp;
Grab a copy Addison's books: <a href="https://store.messengerinternational.org/products/words-with-god-book-and-prayer-journal?srsltid=AfmBOorA-KVuorKnODQAuSfY4vBGgK1LSqCKNpTQDBv1tvXHfZkukWYk">Words With God (book and prayer journal)&nbsp;</a>
Connect with Addison at <a href="https://rediscoverprayer.com/">rediscoverprayer.com</a>.&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Go to Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you!  Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family. 

Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children. 

Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  Let's do this together! 

A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you!&nbsp; Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family.&nbsp; Your host <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">Arlene Pellicane</a> is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children.&nbsp; Inside this podcast, you&rsquo;ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.&nbsp; Let's do this together!&nbsp;

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host <a...

The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. 

Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 21 years and have three children. 

Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don&rsquo;t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">Arlene Pellicane</a> is a speaker and author of several books, including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 21 years and have three children.&nbsp; Inside this podcast, you&rsquo;ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Happy Home with Arlene Pellicane 

Getting Real with God: Prayer Without the Performance with Addison Bevere 

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Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds and author of the bestselling Good Pictures, Bad Pictures series, joins Arlene to talk about her newest book written specifically for girls. She unpacks why girls are more vulnerable to pornography than most parents realize and how early, calm conversations are the most powerful protection a parent can give. This episode will give you the tools needed to understand and approach this topic with your kids without fear or shame. 

 

4:37 Pornography isn't just video — romance novels count too

7:43 Navigating wanting to protect your child's innocence

10:48 Keeping your daughter stay safe, smart, and confident

16:45 How to explain objectification to an 8-year-old

20:42 The thinking brain vs. the feeling brain explained

26:04 What to do if your daughter has already been exposed to pornography

 

Learn more about Kristen A. Jenson of Defend Young Minds and the book, Good Pictures Bad Pictures Guide for Girls: www.defendyoungminds.com/books

My kid saw porn - now what?  https://www.defendyoungminds.com/help-heal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/

Instagram: @defendyoungminds

X: @defendYM

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/defend-young-minds/

 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds and author of the bestselling Good Pictures, Bad Pictures series, joins Arlene to talk about her newest book written specifically for girls. She unpacks why girls are more vulnerable to pornography than most parents realize and how early, calm conversations are the most powerful protection a parent can give. This episode will give you the tools needed to understand and approach this topic with your kids without fear or shame.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
4:37 Pornography isn't just video &mdash; romance novels count too
7:43 Navigating wanting to protect your child's innocence
10:48 Keeping your daughter stay safe, smart, and confident
16:45 How to explain objectification to an 8-year-old
20:42 The thinking brain vs. the feeling brain explained
26:04 What to do if your daughter has already been exposed to pornography
&nbsp;
Learn more about Kristen A. Jenson of Defend Young Minds and the book, Good Pictures Bad Pictures Guide for Girls: <a href="https://www.defendyoungminds.com/books">www.defendyoungminds.com/books</a>
My kid saw porn - now what?&nbsp; <a href="https://www.defendyoungminds.com/help-heal">https://www.defendyoungminds.com/help-heal</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/">https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/defendyoungminds/">@defendyoungminds</a>
X: @defendYM
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/defend-young-minds/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/defend-young-minds/</a>
&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Go to Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

Safe, Smart, and Confident Girls in a Porn-Saturated World with Kristen Jenson

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Kristy Graham (Billy Graham's granddaughter-in-law) has a front row seat to what God is doing around the world. She's the podcast host of On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse. Maybe you've packed a shoebox with Operation Christmas Child to send the Gospel and gifts to children around the world. How can we raise kids who give generously at Christmas AND as a way of life?  

You'll hear about families who travel for the first time to get life-saving heart surgeries for their kids (for free!). And about women who have been rescued from poverty, abuse and war in Kenya at Amani ya Juu through the work of Samaritan's Purse. 

Kristy opens up about what it's like to grow up Graham for her kids, and the beautiful legacy of faithfulness she has experienced. But this doesn't mean her life is problem free. Like many of us, her kids have struggled with sickness. You'll find hope and encouragement from a fellow mom in the trenches. In this episode, Arlene and Kristy talk about: 

2:30 Life saving surgeries for kids (Children’s Heart Project) 

5:45 The power of generosity and how it reflects the gospel 

9:10 I didn’t want my kids to become resentful about ministry 

11:00 When we don’t have the answers about our children’s illnesses 

13:44 More than healing, I want you to want the Healer 

15:35 Amani ya Juu in Kenya (what it does for refugees)

20:15 What if we could be more like Ingrid (the Ingrid Effect)?

21:30 How a shoebox is changing families by giving gifts to kids 

24:41 What is like having Billy Graham as a grandfather? 

 

Learn more about Samaritan’s Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/

On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse Podcast:  https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/home

Follow on Instagram @onthegroundSP

 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

Kristy Graham (Billy Graham's granddaughter-in-law) has a front row seat to what God is doing around the world.&nbsp;She's the podcast host of On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse. Maybe you've packed a shoebox with Operation Christmas Child to send the Gospel and gifts to children around the world. How can we raise kids who give generously at Christmas AND as a way of life?&nbsp;&nbsp;
You'll hear about families who travel for the first time to get life-saving heart surgeries for their kids (for free!). And about women who have been rescued from poverty, abuse and war in Kenya at Amani ya Juu through the work of Samaritan's Purse.&nbsp;
Kristy opens up about what it's like to grow up Graham for her kids, and the beautiful legacy of faithfulness she has experienced. But this doesn't mean her life is problem free. Like many of us, her kids have struggled with sickness. You'll find hope and encouragement from a fellow mom in the trenches. In this episode, Arlene and Kristy talk about:&nbsp;
2:30 Life saving surgeries for kids (Children&rsquo;s Heart Project)&nbsp;
5:45 The power of generosity and how it reflects the gospel&nbsp;
9:10 I didn&rsquo;t want my kids to become resentful about ministry&nbsp;
11:00 When we don&rsquo;t have the answers about our children&rsquo;s illnesses&nbsp;
13:44 More than healing, I want you to want the Healer&nbsp;
15:35 Amani ya Juu in Kenya (what it does for refugees)
20:15 What if we could be more like Ingrid (the Ingrid Effect)?
21:30 How a shoebox is changing families by giving gifts to kids&nbsp;
24:41 What is like having Billy Graham as a grandfather?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Learn more about Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse: <a href="https://samaritanspurse.org/">https://samaritanspurse.org/</a>
On the Ground with Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse Podcast:&nbsp; <a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/home">https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/home</a>
Follow on Instagram @onthegroundSP
&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Go to Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

Raising Kids Who Give and the Impact of Samaritan's Purse

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They're back!  Beloved counselors and bestselling authors David Thomas and Sissy Goff join Arlene to talk about their new book, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience. After 30+ years of counseling, they're sounding the alarm on a generation of kids who are increasingly averse to risk, effort, and discomfort.

What if your child doesn't want to be capable, preferring convenience and entertainment instead? David and Sissy share practical tools from the book that will help you spark motivation and build resilient, capable kids (even when your kids are resistant). Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, this episode will help you prepare your children for life and its challenges. This is such a needed conversation for today's family. 

 

2:14  What counselors are seeing after 30+ years: a generation avoiding discomfort

4:06  What to do with kids who say: "I don't want to be capable"

10:03  "Don't do for your kids what they can do for themselves"

10:41  Support vs. challenge equation: which one are you?

15:08  Trusting God and your own intuition over the apps

19:28  Screens, social anxiety, and the word "awkward"

21:34  "My job is not to make you happy — it's to develop your character"

25:10  Role-play: what to say when your kid refuses school, camp, or a new friend

28:09  Capable starts in the Costco cart

 

Connect with David & Sissy and get their book, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience at raisingboysandgirls.com.

Instagram: @raisingboysandgirls and @sissygoff

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

They're back!&nbsp; Beloved counselors and bestselling authors David Thomas and Sissy Goff join Arlene to talk about their new book, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience. After 30+ years of counseling, they're sounding the alarm on a generation of kids who are increasingly averse to risk, effort, and discomfort.
What if your child doesn't want to be capable, preferring convenience and entertainment instead?&nbsp;David and Sissy share practical tools from the book that will help you spark motivation and build resilient, capable kids (even when your kids are resistant). Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, this episode will help you prepare your children for life and its challenges. This is such a needed conversation for today's family.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
2:14&nbsp; What counselors are seeing after 30+ years: a generation avoiding discomfort
4:06&nbsp; What to do with kids who say: "I don't want to be capable"
10:03&nbsp; "Don't do for your kids what they can do for themselves"
10:41&nbsp; Support vs. challenge equation: which one are you?
15:08&nbsp; Trusting God and your own intuition over the apps
19:28&nbsp; Screens, social anxiety, and the word "awkward"
21:34&nbsp; "My job is not to make you happy &mdash; it's to develop your character"
25:10&nbsp; Role-play: what to say when your kid refuses school, camp, or a new friend
28:09&nbsp; Capable starts in the Costco cart
&nbsp;
Connect with David &amp; Sissy and get their book, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/">raisingboysandgirls.com.</a>
Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/raisingboysandgirls/?hl=en">@raisingboysandgirls</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sissygoff/?hl=en">@sissygoff</a>
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Go to Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
&nbsp;

Stop Rescuing, Start Raising: How to Build Capable Kids with David Thomas & Sissy Goff

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/e0137a17-6d43-4260-9819-b423002c18a9/transcript

Getting Real with God: Prayer Without the Performance with Addison Bevere

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