What heroes do your kids look up to? 

Boys and girls need better examples than secular YouTube celebrities and pop music stars. They need real heroes that will inspire courage, truth, charity, and perseverance. 

The popularity of the Odyssey shows us how we long for moral heroes. The ultimate place to find heroes is in the Bible.  How can we help Biblical heroes come alive for boys and girls? 

New York Times bestselling author Joshua Cooley joins Arlene to unpack his Heroes of the Bible devotionals. You'll hear why figures like Gideon prove that God works through weakness rather than natural strength, and get practical ideas for building a family Bible-reading rhythm, managing kids' phone use, and helping young athletes root their identity in Christ instead of their sport. Joshua serves at the editor of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes magazine. If your kid has ever faced disappointment on a team, Josh also offers a Bible-based way to talk them through it. He also shares the story behind the football memoir he co-authored with Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles.

03:56 – Why boys need heroes right now

05:36 – Gideon: hiding in a ditch and becoming a "mighty man of valor"

07:27 – Inside the Heroes of the Bible devotional format

14:06 – Building a family Bible-reading rhythm that actually sticks

20:00 – What worries Josh about kids and phone use today

21:58 – Sports, identity, and glorifying God through athletics

27:27 – Helping a kid handle not making the team

 

Find out more about Joshua Cooley and his books on his website.

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

Watch the podcast on 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)

 

What heroes do your kids look up to?&nbsp;
Boys and girls need better examples than secular YouTube celebrities and pop music stars. They need real heroes that will inspire courage, truth, charity, and perseverance.&nbsp;
The popularity of the Odyssey shows us how we long for moral heroes. The ultimate place to find heroes is in the Bible.&nbsp; How can we help Biblical heroes come alive for boys and girls?&nbsp;
New York Times bestselling author Joshua Cooley joins Arlene to unpack his Heroes of the Bible devotionals. You'll hear why figures like Gideon prove that God works through weakness rather than natural strength, and get practical ideas for building a family Bible-reading rhythm, managing kids' phone use, and helping young athletes root their identity in Christ instead of their sport. Joshua serves at the editor of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes magazine. If your kid has ever faced disappointment on a team, Josh also offers a Bible-based way to talk them through it. He also shares the story behind the football memoir he co-authored with Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles.
03:56 &ndash; Why boys need heroes right now
05:36 &ndash; Gideon: hiding in a ditch and becoming a "mighty man of valor"
07:27 &ndash; Inside the Heroes of the Bible devotional format
14:06 &ndash; Building a family Bible-reading rhythm that actually sticks
20:00 &ndash; What worries Josh about kids and phone use today
21:58 &ndash; Sports, identity, and glorifying God through athletics
27:27 &ndash; Helping a kid handle not making the team
&nbsp;
Find out more about Joshua Cooley and his books on his <a href="https://joshuacooleyauthor.com/">website.</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>
Watch the podcast on 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 

Why Every Kid Needs a Godly Hero with Joshua Cooley

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/7ee7982e-95ae-4b85-b739-b48a01656203/transcript

Why does God allow us to suffer? 

Glenna Marshall spent six years chasing a diagnosis and sixteen years living with a painful autoimmune disease before writing Praying in Pain. In this conversation, she explores this question and walks us through what God has taught her through it all. Glenna talks through the four-part pattern of the biblical lament psalms — cry out, remember, resolve — and how they became her lifeline during sleepless nights of suffering. Glenna opens up about the pride that kept her silent from her church, the tension chronic illness can create in a marriage, and what she's learned about complaining honestly to God instead of everyone else. Listen in for a hard-won perspective on healing, hope, and raising children who've watched a parent suffer well.

 

02:04 – Glenna describes the onset of her mystery illness at age 29

09:30 – The four-part pattern of lament psalms: cry out, remember, resolve

13:37 – "You don't have to stop complaining — you just have to complain differently"

16:12 – The story of snapping at a friend who complained about a sore back

20:16 – Hiding her flare-up from her church during a leaf-raking outreach

22:36 – The three ways Glenna believes God heals

27:03 – Navigating marriage when one spouse is in chronic pain and the other isn't

31:59 – Glenna's closing word to anyone suffering in isolation

 

Check out Glenna Marshall's blog: https://www.glennamarshall.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

Watch the podcast on 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)

 

Why does God allow us to suffer?&nbsp;
Glenna Marshall spent six years chasing a diagnosis and sixteen years living with a painful autoimmune disease before writing&nbsp;Praying in Pain. In this conversation, she explores this question and walks us through what God has taught her through it all. Glenna talks through the four-part pattern of the biblical lament psalms &mdash; cry out, remember, resolve &mdash; and how they became her lifeline during sleepless nights of suffering. Glenna opens up about the pride that kept her silent from her church, the tension chronic illness can create in a marriage, and what she's learned about complaining honestly to God instead of everyone else. Listen in for a hard-won perspective on healing, hope, and raising children who've watched a parent suffer well.
&nbsp;
02:04 &ndash; Glenna describes the onset of her mystery illness at age 29
09:30 &ndash; The four-part pattern of lament psalms: cry out, remember, resolve
13:37 &ndash; "You don't have to stop complaining &mdash; you just have to complain differently"
16:12 &ndash; The story of snapping at a friend who complained about a sore back
20:16 &ndash; Hiding her flare-up from her church during a leaf-raking outreach
22:36 &ndash; The three ways Glenna believes God heals
27:03 &ndash; Navigating marriage when one spouse is in chronic pain and the other isn't
31:59 &ndash; Glenna's closing word to anyone suffering in isolation
&nbsp;
Check out Glenna Marshall's blog: <a href="https://www.glennamarshall.com/">https://www.glennamarshall.com/</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>
Watch the podcast on 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;

Praying in Pain: What to Do When God Doesn't Heal You Yet with Glenna Marshall

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What if the secret to raising a confident, faith-filled learner has been sitting in history books all along? 

Jennifer Pepito, host of Restoration Home and author of The Inspired Homeschool, joins Arlene to explore how homeschooled figures from history — including Leonardo da Vinci, C.S. Lewis, and Laura Ingalls Wilder — offer a roadmap for joyful, confident learning today. Jennifer shares the warning signs of a homeschool that's lost its spark, why she chose to homeschool her seven children, and practical tools like notebooking that help kids make learning their own. This conversation will help you raise curious kids who are able to think on their own. 

This episode isn't just for homeschoolers - it's for any parent who wants to help their children love learning. 

 

02:12 – Warning signs your homeschool needs "fresh fire"

04:18 – Jennifer's home motto: "Earth's crammed with heaven"

11:23 – Encouragement for moms who feel ill-equipped to homeschool

17:15 – Why notebooking is such a powerful learning tool

19:56 – What C.S. Lewis's homeschool/tutoring years can teach us

23:51 – Avoiding the "screen time trap" and the truth about reading timelines

27:41 – Practical advice on screen time: productive vs. consumptive use

31:06 – Laura Ingalls Wilder and the idea that "Ma embraced her work"

 

Learn more about Jennifer Pepito's book, The Inspired Homeschool.

Get access to other homeschooling resources at https://thepeacefulpress.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

Watch the podcast on 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)

 

What if the secret to raising a confident, faith-filled learner has been sitting in history books all along?&nbsp;
Jennifer Pepito, host of Restoration Home and author of The Inspired Homeschool, joins Arlene to explore how homeschooled figures from history &mdash; including Leonardo da Vinci, C.S. Lewis, and Laura Ingalls Wilder &mdash; offer a roadmap for joyful, confident learning today. Jennifer shares the warning signs of a homeschool that's lost its spark, why she chose to homeschool her seven children, and practical tools like notebooking that help kids make learning their own. This conversation will help you raise curious kids who are able to think on their own.&nbsp;
This episode isn't just for homeschoolers - it's for any parent who wants to help their children love learning.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
02:12 &ndash; Warning signs your homeschool needs "fresh fire"
04:18 &ndash; Jennifer's home motto: "Earth's crammed with heaven"
11:23 &ndash; Encouragement for moms who feel ill-equipped to homeschool
17:15 &ndash; Why notebooking is such a powerful learning tool
19:56 &ndash; What C.S. Lewis's homeschool/tutoring years can teach us
23:51 &ndash; Avoiding the "screen time trap" and the truth about reading timelines
27:41 &ndash; Practical advice on screen time: productive vs. consumptive use
31:06 &ndash; Laura Ingalls Wilder and the idea that "Ma embraced her work"
&nbsp;
Learn more about Jennifer Pepito's book, <a href="https://thepeacefulpress.com/pages/the-inspired-homeschool?srsltid=AfmBOoqYfgLx3aayjwQok1mE6oQ9tJWsX4-yAAh7uJE2bDOOVsZLFA4p">The Inspired Homeschool.</a>
Get access to other homeschooling resources at <a href="https://thepeacefulpress.com/">https://thepeacefulpress.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>
Watch the podcast on 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;

The Inspired Homeschool: Rethinking the Way Your Child Learns with Jennifer Pepito

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It seems like technology is always bad, especially when it comes to impacting the hearts of kids. But is there a way to use technology to strengthen your family values? 

Jess Wolstenholm, VP of Education and Research at Minno, joins Arlene to talk about how parents can use media intentionally during the most formative years of a child's faith. They dig into the "4 to 14 window," why young children need predictable rhythms, and how to have real conversations with teens about what they're watching. Jess also walks through how to evaluate media choices for different ages and why small, consistent habits add up more than parents often realize.

1:32 — What Minno is and how it differs from YouTube Kids and Netflix

4:28 — Why preschoolers and older kids need to be taught differently

5:13 — The 4 to 14 window: how a child's worldview is formed

7:08 — Why predictable rhythms matter so much in early faith formation

9:45 — How to have faith conversations with teens without it feeling like a quiz

12:49 — Why parents should narrate their own screen use in front of their kids

16:53 — Start small: why 10 consistent minutes beats occasional big efforts

23:02 — What to look for (and avoid) when evaluating media for your kids

Minno is the #1 media source for Christian content for kids. Start your free trial and learn more at gominno.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)

 

 

It seems like technology is always bad, especially when it comes to impacting the hearts of kids. But is there a way to use technology to strengthen your family values?&nbsp;
Jess Wolstenholm, VP of Education and Research at Minno, joins Arlene to talk about how parents can use media intentionally during the most formative years of a child's faith. They dig into the "4 to 14 window," why young children need predictable rhythms, and how to have real conversations with teens about what they're watching. Jess also walks through how to evaluate media choices for different ages and why small, consistent habits add up more than parents often realize.
1:32 &mdash; What Minno is and how it differs from YouTube Kids and Netflix
4:28 &mdash; Why preschoolers and older kids need to be taught differently
5:13 &mdash; The 4 to 14 window: how a child's worldview is formed
7:08 &mdash; Why predictable rhythms matter so much in early faith formation
9:45 &mdash; How to have faith conversations with teens without it feeling like a quiz
12:49 &mdash; Why parents should narrate their own screen use in front of their kids
16:53 &mdash; Start small: why 10 consistent minutes beats occasional big efforts
23:02 &mdash; What to look for (and avoid) when evaluating media for your kids
Minno is the #1 media source for Christian content for kids. Start your free trial and learn more at <a href="https://gominno.com/">gominno.com</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;
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When Technology Doesn’t Hurt Your Child with Jess Wolstenholm

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Why Every Kid Needs a Godly Hero with Joshua Cooley

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