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**Crazy Cool Family**

Want home to be your favorite place in the world? Want to see siblings get along like best friends? Want to send your kid off to college with hope instead of fear? At Crazy Cool Family, we can help you answer all of those questions with a resounding “YES!”

We have one simple mission: To show parents how to create amazing families by building their lives around Jesus and helping their kids to do the same. In Matthew 22, Jesus tells us that what is most important in life is our relationship with God and our relationships with one another. We believe that families are our most important relationships and their strength will determine the strength of your family. You will Rethink the Way You Do Family when you see God’s incredible relational design for your families.

God wants a Crazy Cool Family for you and we want to help you get there!

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#188: Wrapping Up the Pursue God Series Nov 09, 2022

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What are your reasons for not having a strong relationship with God?

In this podcast, we unpack SIMPLE but POWERFUL ways you can strengthen your relationship with God. In every season you are in, God is pursing you and He wants to have a relationship with you. It will give you the strength to live each day to the fullest!

The Parent to God is the covering relationship for a family. We are wrapping up this series by talking about how GREAT God is amidst the change. This fall air and crisp evenings has us excited about what all God is going to do as this year comes to a close.

What are practical ways to connect to God?

Get out in nature (especially amidst the changing seasons)
Worship
Read your Bible
Find the small moments to invite God
Asking God for His perspective on each situation

“God, what is your perspective on this situation? Show me your ways.” -Suz

What are ways you spend time with God?

Consistency to get up in the mornings
Along the way (especially with small children)
Leave for work early and spend time with God there
Find quiet times in your days
Ask your spouse what they need to connect with God

Fight and articulate for your time with God. Your spouse may not know what you need, so tell them!

“It may not be easy, but it is worth it!” - Don

What do I do if I love God but my kids don’t? How do I help my child hear God for themself? What about my spouse?

Our example is more important than our words/instruction
The questions are so important! (Look for that the questions are doing in your child’s heart)
Create experiences for them to see/know God
Allow the truth of the Gospel to be in front of your kids as often as possible
Invite your kids to thank God for the everyday miracles

What if my family doesn’t like church? How do we connect with God within the church?

Everyone has a story and church needs to be at the center of it
Kids need a foundation for the truth, which is found within the church
Jesus created the church but it is imperfect, we are called to contribute, not just consume
Ask God what church your family needs to be a part of

“The church is an extension of your family. We don’t walk away from family when it’s messed up... so we don’t walk away from the church when it feels messy.” - Suz

What else can we do to help make God a priority in our family?

Invite Him into every decision
Talk about God and give Him credit for the little things
Technology is everywhere – put God things in front of your kids
Thank God for food, toys, teams, and everything we are a part of each day
Include your kids in the ups and downs of life (emotions, decision, etc...)
Show them how you include God in your feelings and life decisions

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#187: Talk to Yourself the Way God Talks to You (Feat. John Stange) Nov 02, 2022

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Parents, do you ever feel like all those spiritual words get jumbled up in your head and you can’t figure out a simple, effective way to consistently hear God?

Words like, identity, repentance, intimacy, Gospel, grace, etc...?!??!

Well, today’s your day! John Stange joins this week’s podcast to talk about walking and talking with God.

Ep. 187 provides practical tools to help you focus on God’s voice and start experiencing His presence daily.

Crazy as it seems, God sees His kids (that’s us) the same way He sees Jesus.... holy.... clean... righteous. If you don’t see yourself this way, then it’s time to invest a little time in Ep. 187 and let John and Don redirect your thinking!

Listen today and share with a friend! It’s worth your investment!

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#186: Need a Fatherhood Refresh? (Feat. Larry Hagner) Oct 26, 2022

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Learning to be a Godly, motivated, and joyful man in our world can feel overwhelming....

How do we bust out of the mental, emotional, and spiritual ruts we, as men, can fall into?

Larry Hagner joins Don on this week's podcast and the truth bombs he drops will blow your mind. His testimony alone is worth the price of admission (which is $0!)

Don and Larry unpack the hardships men, in today's society, face and how to overcome the "Drift Effect." Each man is worthy of a relationship with God but that doesn't mean we know how to have one.

If you are a man, trying to love God - this podcast is for you.
If you are a man, trying to lead your family - this podcast is for you.
If you are a man, seeking FULFILLMENT out of your season of life

THIS PODCAST IS FOR YOU!

If you are anyone who knows someone who fits the above three criteria - share this podcast or listen to gain priceless insight!

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#185: Q&A About Parenting + Hearing God Oct 19, 2022

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Today, Macy joins the podcast to ask us questions about hearing God and how it aligns with parenting.

This podcast is all about hearing God and including Him in every parenting season. God is our Heavenly Father and He designed family. He wants to walk with you as you parent your kids.

Questions We Unpack:

How do you hear God's voice?
Has the way you hear God changed throughout your parenting journey?
Why is hearing God's voice essential to raising Crazy Cool kids?
How have you made parenting decisions and included God?
What are practical ways you make spirit-filled parenting decisions?
What do I do if I want to make Godly decisions but my spouse doesn't seem to care?
What if I can't hear God's voice? How do I grow in hearing God's voice?

Hearing God's voice starts with identity. Start small and allow God to speak to you with love, grace, and kindness. As you listen to this podcast, we believe you will discover new ways to hear God. Hearing God will overflow into your family and help you make wise parenting decisions.

Want to make great, unified decisions for your family? Start by inviting God in and letting Him speak!

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#184: Pursue God + Pursue Unity in Marriage (feat. Kim Kimberling) Oct 12, 2022

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Is your marriage struggling?

Kim Kimberling wants to help you turn your marriage upside down!

We invited Kim Kimberling, writer of several marriage books AND creator of the Awesome Marriage podcast onto Episode 184! His insight into a husband or wife's relationship with God will inspire and challenge you.

We love Dr.Kim's perspective on marriage and we think this quote sums up the podcast well.

“Pray for your spouse and let the Holy Spirit do the work.” - Kim

If you need help cultivating a healthy marriage, this podcast is a great place to start! Join Don and Dr. Kim as they unpack topics such as:

How to have unity in marriage
Listening to your spouse
Showing respect to your spouse
How to love and serve your spouse when they don't follow God

After you listen to this podcast, check out all the Awesome Marriage resources the Kimberlings have to offer!

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#183: Teach Your Child to Hear God! Oct 05, 2022

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Do you have kids? Do you want your kids to be able to hear God's voice?

Join Suz, Madeline, and Macy as we unpack our childhood memories about hearing God.

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#182: A Father’s Pursuit of God (Feat. Dan Luigs) Sep 28, 2022

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How do you lead your family well?

Dan Luigs shares his story and challenges us to live a life unto the Lord.

Have you ever felt like your life was chaotic and losing purpose? Do you wish you and your spouse knew how to invest in the spiritual vision of your family?

We invited Dan Luigs, founder of The Journey of a Christian Dad podcast. He is a business man, a father, and a husband. He deeply loves the Lord and journeys with Him daily.

In Episode 182, Don and Dan unpack their experiences with business and fatherhood. They share the importance of pursing God amidst the craziness of life.

If you are seeking wisdom and ways to lead your family, this podcast is for you!

Dan is wise, joyful, and full of experiences that will encourage you to fight for your family. His family is marked by God's favor and wisdom. Do you want the same thing to be said about your family?

The thing is, no matter what season we are in or what job we are working, God wants to be at the center of it all. If He is not the center, we can lose sight of who we are and what our family is created to do on earth.

If your life feels "a little off," then listen to Dan and Don share their story and give practical ways to get your family back on track! There's always time to invest in your family. We invite you to invest by listening to this week's podcast.

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#181: Pursuing God is a Delight Sep 21, 2022

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Do you know how to DELIGHT in the Lord?

Do you feel burdened by the relational aspect of God?

The series we are in is called “Pursuing God.” Today we are sharing our personal relationships with God, how we have learned to grow and know them, and how we interact with Him now.

Our faith and knowledge of scripture were very different. We talk to parents all the time who are struggling to be unified with their spouse when it comes to beliefs. It's normal and healthy to have a unifying period in your marriage.

Suzanne had a deep faith and a basic foundation of knowing God. Don grew up in the church and quickly sought to achieve. He saw knowing God as something to obtain/win at.

After we were married, Don became a husband and a dad overnight. He learned quickly that he needed to figure out what he believed and what his purpose is within life and family.

After a year of learning about our beliefs, we joined a startup local church. Through this community, we studied scripture, had friends and hit a whole new level of relationship with God.

Our relationships with God have matured over the 30+ years of marriage and parenting. We are continually seeing new aspects of God's character in our life. It doesn't matter where you are on your journey with Jesus, He wants to connect with you.

What has God taught Suzanne?
- God was tender and kindhearted with her
- She felt chosen and blessed to raise all those girls
- God helped her cling to His word and had it around her often
- The value of building family values and caring about sibling culture
What/How has God taught Don?
- Seminars and seeking our information helps build faith
- The concept of authority
- Siblings can and should be best friends
- Seeing situations from God’s perspective
- How to carry God's heart into the workplace
These are just a few of the things God has taught us along the way. He is our Creator and Savior. He meets all our needs (better than anyone else can...).

So, what do we do? (We dare you to try these things this week)
- Believe the best in your spouse and call it out
- Show kindness and see if it leads to repentance (it’s supernatural)
- Believe and know God is real and ALIVE
- Give your feelings to God and walk with Him daily
Psalm 37:4 says, "delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart."

We get to delight in the Lord everyday, for the rest of our lives! That’s what we are doing when we pursue God, delighting in Him! We receive fullness of life when we hang out with our Creator!

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#180: Fatherhood, Football, and a Family Crisis (Feat. Chad Hennings) Sep 14, 2022

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What do you do if your family member is hurting?

Chad Hennings, a mighty man of God, former pro-football player for the Dallas Cowboys, and faithful husband + father joins us this week on season four of our podcast!

Chad shared how early on in his fatherhood journey, his oldest son, Chase, only 2-years-old, experienced adverse effects from a vaccination. This created a lot of uncertainty in their family. As years went on, Chase continued to worsen and experienced immense pain. Chad shares his perspective of his children's upbringing and what God taught him through the traumatic experiences. He was so burdened with Chase’s condition and it broke his heart.

Chad shares how this family crisis affected his marriage, his outlook on life and ultimately his journey as a father. God showed him how to rest in His plans and look to the miracle worker instead of just looking for a miracle.

“Our job as parents is not to fix every issue in our kids; our job as parents is to raise independent, critical thinking adults, who love the Lord.” - Chad

Chad's legacy is more than pro-football. He believes our legacy is defined by how we live our life and raise our kids to thrive. Listen to his perspective on fatherhood, family, and handling hard seasons. It will inspire you to pursue your family and pursue God whole heartedly, not matter what!

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#179: Pursuing God is Essential to Parenting Sep 07, 2022

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How do you pursue God amidst parenting, marriage, and the craziness of life?

In this podcast we answer your questions about pursuing God.

What does it mean to "pursue God"?
How do I make time for God amidst my busy season?
Why are we called to spend time with God consistently?
What does God think about us/why does He want time with us?

We believe there are three things you commit to if you want to create a Crazy Cool Family:

Pursue God
Build Relationships
Create Culture

For the next several weeks, we will unpack the first pillar of our ministry: Pursuing God. We believe you MUST have a relationship with God and live out your relationships if you want your kids to experience Jesus in your home.

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What are your reasons for not having a strong relationship with God?

“God, what is your perspective on this situation? Show me your ways.” -Suz

“It may not be easy, but it is worth it!” - Don

“The church is an extension of your family. We don’t walk away from family when it’s messed up... so we don’t walk away from the church when it feels messy.” - Suz

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Parents, do you ever feel like all those spiritual words get jumbled up in your head and you can’t figure out a simple, effective way to consistently hear God?

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Learning to be a Godly, motivated, and joyful man in our world can feel overwhelming....

How do we bust out of the mental, emotional, and spiritual ruts we, as men, can fall into?

THIS PODCAST IS FOR YOU!

If you are anyone who knows someone who fits the above three criteria - share this podcast or listen to gain priceless insight!

Crazy Cool Resources:

Today, Macy joins the podcast to ask us questions about hearing God and how it aligns with parenting.

Questions We Unpack:

Want to make great, unified decisions for your family? Start by inviting God in and letting Him speak!

Crazy Cool Resources:

Is your marriage struggling?

Kim Kimberling wants to help you turn your marriage upside down!

“Pray for your spouse and let the Holy Spirit do the work.” - Kim

Crazy Cool Resources:

Do you have kids? Do you want your kids to be able to hear God's voice?

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How do you lead your family well?

Dan Luigs shares his story and challenges us to live a life unto the Lord.

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Do you know how to DELIGHT in the Lord?

Do you feel burdened by the relational aspect of God?

What has God taught Suzanne?

What/How has God taught Don?

So, what do we do? (We dare you to try these things this week)

Psalm 37:4 says, "delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart."

What do you do if your family member is hurting?

“Our job as parents is not to fix every issue in our kids; our job as parents is to raise independent, critical thinking adults, who love the Lord.” - Chad

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How do you pursue God amidst parenting, marriage, and the craziness of life?

In this podcast we answer your questions about pursuing God.

We believe there are three things you commit to if you want to create a Crazy Cool Family:

Pursue God

Build Relationships

Create Culture

So how do you pursue God?

LISTEN to the podcast and START pursuing God TODAY!

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