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Confronting Negative Self-Talk: Jamie Grace Aug 25, 2026

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Is your life's loudest critic living inside your own head? Based on her book Finding Quiet, singer/songwriter Jamie Grace joins Dave and Ann Wilson to unpack negative self-talk, anxiety, and the exhausting pressure to always be enough. This episode is for anyone for whom some of the hardest conversations are the ones they have with themselves.

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Living With Anxiety When You Love Jesus: Jamie Grace Aug 24, 2026

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Living with anxiety can make you wonder if you're doing something wrong—or if your faith isn't strong enough. But living with anxiety doesn't mean you've failed at faith. Based on her book Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World, singer/songwriter Jamie Grace joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share a candid look at what it means to trust God when your mind won't slow down.

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Kids, Smartphones, & Your Child's Heart: Alistair Begg Aug 21, 2026

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Kids and smartphones can turn every parent into a referee. But these conversations aren't really about phones. They're about influence, attention, and who's shaping your child's heart. Alistair Begg joins Dave and Ann Wilson for a conversation about raising children whose hearts belong to Christ in a world competing for their attention.

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Parent Anxiety—the Habit Running Your Home: Sissy Goff Aug 20, 2026

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No parent runs out of reasons to worry. But parent anxiety doesn't have to call the shots. Based on her book The Worry-Free Parent, children's therapist Sissy Goff joins Dave and Ann Wilson to unpack why fear is so contagious, why more information isn't always better, and what it looks like to trade in hypervigilance for pervasive confidence.

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Anxious Parenting & Breaking the Cycle: Sissy Goff Aug 19, 2026

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Anxious parenting doesn't always look anxious. Sometimes it looks like micromanaging, overreacting, or making every problem feel like an emergency. If every parenting decision feels high stakes—could you be dealing with overprotective parenting more than difficult kids? Based on her book The Worry-Free Parent, children's therapist Sissy Goff joins Dave and Ann Wilson to explore how stress reshapes our reactions, steals our perspective, and quietly affects the atmosphere at home.

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How To Stop Worrying About Your Kids: Sissy Goff Aug 18, 2026

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Somewhere along the way, worry started feeling like part of the job description. Based on her book, The Worry-Free Parent, Sissy Goff joins Dave and Ann Wilson to explore how to stop worrying about your kids without loving them any less—and before fear subtly assumes control of your home and your kids.

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Gray Divorce & Why Long Marriages Fall Apart: Ron Deal Aug 17, 2026

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Gray divorce doesn't usually begin with a lawyer. It begins with two people slowly living separate lives under the same roof. Ron Deal joins Dave and Ann Wilson to explore why long marriages drift apart, the warning signs couples often miss, and how small choices today can reshape the years ahead.

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Stop Overthinking Family Discipleship: Barrett & Jenifer Johnson Aug 14, 2026

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Real family discipleship doesn't happen because you nailed another family devotional. It happens in the middle of apologies, hard conversations, ordinary Tuesdays, and parents who keep showing up. Barrett and Jennifer Johnson join Dave and Ann Wilson to share a practical model for helping kids follow Jesus in real life.

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How To Disciple Your Children: Barrett & Jenifer Johnson Aug 13, 2026

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If you're wondering how to disciple your children when you're just trying to make sure they have clean underwear—it's easy to feel like you're already behind. Turns out you can spend 18 years raising capable kids—and still miss your biggest assignment. Barrett and Jennifer Johnson join Dave and Ann Wilson to unpack how to disciple your children, why Jesus is the model, and what everyday parenting looks like when making disciples becomes the goal.

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How to Help Your Kids Know Jesus: Quina Aragon Aug 12, 2026

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Wondering how to help your kids know Jesus without turning every moment into a sermon—particularly when you're still figuring it out yourself? Quina Aragon joins Dave and Ann Wilson to explore the small, everyday choices that leave a lasting mark on your kids' faith. Pulling from her book for children, Love Can, she reminds parents that discipleship isn't about perfection—it's about direction.

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