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The "Defensive" Family | Operating Your Family on Offense instead of Defense Apr 07, 2026

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Grab Lance's Book "The Legacy Navigator" Here: https://a.co/d/dNLqB4MSteal Lance & Allison's discussion guide for getting on the same page every month: thelancewelch.com/firstfriday

She Raised a Son Alone After Losing Everything... | Jana Alcorn Mar 31, 2026

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Grab Lance's Book "The Legacy Navigator" Here: https://a.co/d/dNLqB4MSteal Lance & Allison's discussion guide for getting on the same page every month: thelancewelch.com/firstfriday

Parenting for the Long Term | The "Eyes Up" Philosophy in Parenting & Grandparenting Mar 17, 2026

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Grab Lance's Book "The Legacy Navigator" Here: https://a.co/d/dNLqB4MSteal Lance & Allison's discussion guide for getting on the same page every month: thelancewelch.com/firstfriday

How Parents Become Separated from their Kids | Entitlement Deconstructed Mar 10, 2026

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Grab Lance's Book "The Legacy Navigator" Here: https://a.co/d/dNLqB4MSteal Lance & Allison's discussion guide for getting on the same page every month: thelancewelch.com/firstfriday

Unlearning bad parenting, church "rules", & doing things different w/Aaron & Jen Sanders Feb 10, 2026

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Grab Lance's Book "The Legacy Navigator" Here: https://a.co/d/dNLqB4MSteal Lance & Allison's discussion guide for getting on the same page every month: thelancewelch.com/firstfriday

Becoming the Parent Your Kids Remember | lessons from 25+ years of parenting Feb 03, 2026

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Grab Lance's Book "The Legacy Navigator" Here: https://a.co/d/dNLqB4MSteal Lance & Allison's discussion guide for getting on the same page every month: thelancewelch.com/firstfriday

Unhealthy Attachment to Adult Children (keeping relationship after they're grown) Jan 20, 2026

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Grab Lance's Book "The Legacy Navigator" Here: https://a.co/d/dNLqB4MSteal Lance & Allison's discussion guide for getting on the same page every month: thelancewelch.com/firstfriday

Why Parents Need to Change their HABITS (becoming adaptable parents to grown children) Jan 13, 2026

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Grab Lance's Book "The Legacy Navigator" Here: https://a.co/d/dNLqB4MSteal Lance & Allison's discussion guide for getting on the same page every month: thelancewelch.com/firstfriday

The Psychology of Family Conflict (Preferences v Principles) Dec 23, 2025

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Families fall apart not because of big issues, but because no one ever learns the difference between a preference and a principle. In this episode, we break down one of the most important frameworks for raising kids, parenting adult children, and building a healthy marriage. If your home feels tense, misunderstood, or stuck in cycles of conflict, this conversation will give you language, clarity, and direction.We talk about why some parents lose influence, why adult children pull away, and how families confuse “non-negotiables” with personal preferences. You’ll hear real stories about raising sons, navigating church expectations, dealing with kids moving in with partners, communication breakdowns, and how to rebuild connection without compromising truth.Whether you're an empty nester, a young family, or somewhere in the middle, this episode will help you communicate better, set healthier boundaries, and understand what actually matters long term.In This Episode:The difference between preferences vs principles in real family decisionsHow to parent adult children without pushing them awayMaintaining influence vs controlling their choicesWhen to speak up and when to stay silentHow faith impacts family values and non-negotiablesWhy some “principles” are actually preferences in disguiseHow unmet expectations create conflict between parents and kidsNavigating kids moving in with partners before marriageCommunication strategies that build trust instead of resentmentWhat rules should exist when kids still live at homeHow to create safety without abandoning your convictionsGrab Lance's Book "The Legacy Navigator" Here: https://a.co/d/dNLqB4MSteal Lance & Allison's discussion guide for getting on the same page every month: thelancewelch.com/firstfriday

Stop treating your kids all the same, do THIS instead Dec 16, 2025

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Every parent wants to be “fair,” but what if treating your kids the same is actually damaging communication, creating unnecessary conflict, and shutting down connection? In this episode, we break down the four core personality types we’ve seen across 30+ years of parenting, how they show up in your home, and the exact communication shifts that instantly change the atmosphere between you, your spouse, and your kids.Whether you’re raising a strong-willed/driven child, a social connector, a steady processor, or a deep thinker, this episode will help you understand your child’s wiring so you can communicate with clarity, reduce frustration, and build real connection.We share the mistakes we made, what we wish we knew years earlier, and the parenting frameworks that transformed our home.In this episode, we cover:• Why “treating kids equally” often backfires• The 4 personality styles every child falls into• How your communication style may be hurting connection• What driven/strong-willed kids actually need from you• Why social kids struggle with follow-through• How steady, sensitive kids process tension• How deep thinkers respond to rules, discipline, and conflict• The biggest parenting blind spot we didn’t see until adulthood• How to repair connection at ANY age (8, 18, 28, even 58)Grab Lance's Book "The Legacy Navigator" Here: https://a.co/d/dNLqB4MSteal Lance & Allison's discussion guide for getting on the same page every month: thelancewelch.com/firstfriday

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