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Famous at Home

Your biggest fans already live under your roof.

Welcome to the Famous at Home podcast, hosted by marriage and leadership coaches Dr. Josh and Christi Straub. In a world competing for your time, attention, and identity, it’s easy to give your family the leftovers instead of the best of you.

Josh and Christi bring clarity to the rat race we live in with an honest, grace-filled, and often humorous perspective to the real-life challenges families face today. They offer practical coaching strategies you can put into practice right away to have an emotionally safe marriage, be fully present with your kids, and lead with purpose.

Each episode explores topics like marriage, parenting, emotional safety, work-life rhythms, connection, relational joy, and leading well outside the home without sacrificing the people you love most. Think of it as sitting down for coffee with friends who encourage you, challenge you, make you laugh, and help you grow.

Because the greatest red carpet you’ll ever walk is through your front door!

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Copyright: © Josh + Christi Straub

Latest Episodes:

#77: Spiritual Warfare in Marriage Oct 03, 2018

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Do you have a recurring issue in your marriage you can't seem to settle?
Perhaps every now and again your marriage is tested in ways you couldn't even imagine at the time. Some nights you don't even sleep in the same bed.
Maybe right now you just can't seem to connect with your spouse at all. Just getting on the same page would feel like a win.
If you've been married for any length of time, you likely experience all of the above.
That's because spiritual warfare is real. Natural and supernatural forces attack our most cherished relationship regularly. In this episode, we talk about how the things that separated Adam and Eve in the Garden are the very things attacking our marriage today.
In this episode we discuss:
* The three most common enemies of a great marriage
* The importance of coming into agreement as a couple
* How blame and shame distance us from our spouse
* Why the love of God is the antidote to seeing your spouse as the enemy
* Effective ways to pray and fight for your spouse
Show Notes:
Get the Ransomed Heart App
Click here for Moving Mountains, by John Eldredge
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#76: How Singing Transforms Your Kids, Family, and Home with Keith Getty Sep 26, 2018

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Did you know that singing is one of, if not the most, stated commands in all of the Bible? Filling our homes with song has a deep, visceral effect on who we are and what we believe. Perhaps it's no wonder why singing is arguably the most powerful way to pass God's truth onto our kids.
In this episode, Keith Getty joins Josh to talk about the importance of singing in the home. Keith and Kristyn Getty occupy a unique space in the world of music today as preeminent modern hymn writers. According to CCLI, it is estimated that 40 to 50 million people sing their hymn “In Christ Alone” (penned by Keith and long-time writing partner, Stuart Townsend) in church services each year.
With four young daughters, Keith takes us behind the walls of the Getty home to describe how he and Kristyn pass on the truths of God to their kids through song. Even more, Keith gives us insightful reasons for (that are quite convicting by the way) and practical ways to implement song into our kid's lives every single day.
To learn more about the Getty's, click here.
Show Notes:
Sing Conference 2019
Getty Kids Hymnal: Family Hymn Sing
Sing: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church
Getty Music Tour
Joy: An Irish Christmas Tour
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#75: Your Questions–Spiritual and Emotional Climate of the Home Sep 19, 2018

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Thanks again for your questions. These episodes are gold for us because we get to interact with you, our family of listeners, on a regular basis.
The questions this week are vulnerable and honest. We appreciate that so much about this community. Let's keep striving to be better spouses, parents, and all out human beings.
This week we discuss:
* How being raised in a legalistic home can impact our own parenting and climate of our home
* How grandparents can influence the spiritual lives of their grandchildren
* How to make Jesus attractive to our kids and grandkids
* The one key factor to faith transmission across the generations
Show Notes:
For more information on the findings of the study on faith transmission across the generations, click here to check out Families and Faith: How Religion is Passed Down Across Generations by Vern Bengtson.
The Questions:
#1. My question relates to the spiritual life of my 5 year old daughter. I am a pastor's kid and was brought up in a very legalistic but loving family. I went astray for a few years of my life but I know for certain that my parent's prayer is what kept me not too far so that I could come back to Jesus. My husband was brought up in a semi-Christian home, where his mom was/is a very devoted Christian but his dad was/is not. All of this is to give you an idea as to why I am concerned. We both love the Lord, we both serve in the church and are leaders, but we definitely have different views of what a Christian life is or should be.
I am more on the legalistic side, where I put all the burden on him being the head of the family. I feel that if I don't say "Let's read the Bible or pray," we don't do it. It makes me mad that I have to be the one initiating these times. And so I enter into this guilt trip where if I don't do it, my fear is that my daughter will not grow up in a Godly home. My husband feels that if we serve in an area at church, we do not need to be involved in anything else. I, on the other side, go the extreme of having to be involved in everything the church offers (to the point that it gives me anxiety if I don't).
How do I let go of the legalistic way of thinking? No matter what my decision is I feel like I'm letting someone down. And I feel like my daughter is living in an unstable environment when it comes to our spiritual lives.
#2. From Collene: As a grandmother who really failed as a mother, but have sought and received full forgiveness from my son - Praise the Lord, I am puzzled how to be a spiritual guide to my two grandsons, 9 and 12 years old. I don't get to be around them all the time, but do visit frequently. My son and his wife want their children to be brought up in church (which really didn't start until 2 years ago). The boys love church and have gone to church camp once last summer. When I ask my grandsons if they would like me to say night time prayers or read the Bible or anything that I would like to do to open the door to spiritual talks they say no. I let it go at that. I grew up in a very strict religious home and was forced to do everything right. So, I guess I am asking for ideas to free our spiritual conversations up. Thank you for your prayers to lead all of us in the Truth of leading our children in His wisdom and love!
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#74: Rest, Margin, and Sabbath for Today's Frantic Family Sep 12, 2018

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In a recent survey of over 700 parents, we found that “being too busy” or “not having enough time” was the biggest parenting struggle of our day. Can you relate?
Do you wish you could slow down a bit? Do you seem to use the phrase "too busy" too often?
We did. That's why we're having this conversation on today's episode. And it begins by realizing one thing: You are the only person looking out for your family.
Starting at a 30,000 foot view, we begin our discussion asking of ourselves one question: "What are we chasing?" Usually we can see what it is we're chasing when we look at our calendars and see where we're spending our time. From here we discuss what the Bible says about rest, provide practical ways for creating margin, and why it's more important than ever to honor the Sabbath.
Show Notes:
What Makes a Good Parent? - A Scientific Analysis Ranks the 10 Most Effective Child-Rearing Practices by Robert Epstein. Click here for journal article.
In our conversation we talk about kids being able to play independently. Click here for a blogpost I wrote on it: 4 Ways to Help Your Child Play Independently.
Two books influencing our lives right now and that helped birth this conversation:
Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family by Patrick Lencioni
For Pastor John Lindell's message on the Sabbath, click here.
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#73: Helping Moms Discover Their Call to Lead with Kelly King Sep 05, 2018

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Have you felt stuck in the trenches, especially in the early years of parenthood? Trying to be the best mom you can be, yet also feeling the urge to lead outside the home too?
Or maybe you decided that in certain seasons you would focus on leading your kids, and wait to find God's calling for you outside of motherhood after that particular season was over.
In this episode, we talk with Kelly King, Women's Ministry Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources, about how women can lead in the varying seasons of motherhood.
We talk specifically about:
* How to navigate raising kids and discovering the call to lead
* Not dismissing the little doors because they feel small to us
* Why it's important to stay in your lane
* How to overcome mom shaming
* The importance of who you surround yourself with
* How husbands can champion their wives to lead
Kelly's insights come directly from her own personal lessons. This is a message she has lived in every season of raising her kids.
Show Notes:
Click here to register for the LifeWay Women's Leadership Forum, November 8-10, 2018. To receive a special $20 discount, use Promo Code: FORUM226
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#72: Having Conversations With Your Kids About Difficult Cultural Issues with Phillip Bethancourt Aug 29, 2018

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Have you been faced with getting difficult questions from your kids, and perhaps at a younger age than you had wished? Or feeling the need to have conversations with your kids but not sure how to have them?
Welcome to parenting in the 21st century.
We live in a very different political and cultural climate than in decades past. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Phillip Bethancourt, executive vice president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, on how he equips parents and church leaders to have these conversations. A very practical episode, you will be encouraged and equipped, especially if you lack confidence with some of the topics.
Phillip, who has four boys, also provides super helpful illustrations to matter the age of our kids.
In addition, this episode kicks off an online Bible study that Phillip co-wrote and that we're hosting on our blog called Christ-Centered Parenting: Gospel Conversations on Complex Cultural Issues. It's a free online study and we'd love to have you join us! Click here for details and to sign up.
These 6 sessions will give you more confidence as a parent, help you instill a biblical worldview into your children, and equip you to talk to your kids about today’s tough cultural issues, including:
* Gender issues
* Suicide, depression, and anxiety
* Pornography
* Addiction and coping mechanisms
* Technology
* Singleness, dating, marriage, and divorce
Show Notes
Sign up for the Christ-Centered Parenting Free Online Bible Study. Click here.
To sign up and learn more about the ERLC National Conference, The Cross-Shaped Family, click here.
To sign up for The Weekly, and learn more about today's cultural issues with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, click here.
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#71: Your Questions: Emotional Safety + Parenting Aug 22, 2018

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Your questions are fuel for us for two reasons. First, you are real and desire to live a great story for your kids. Secondly, your courage to ask questions helps everyone listening to the podcast. If you struggle with something, other families struggle with it too.
It's an honor being in this together with you. These Q & A episodes give all of us encouragement. So thank you!
In this episode, we had a number of questions related to being emotionally safe for our kids and why it's important. In this week's episode we discuss:
* Resources for understanding our own story as a parent
* How to connect and talk to our child with grace, especially if he / she is prone to feeling ashamed
* If a parent is away for work, ways he / she can connect with the kids from the road
* How to plan for a difficult conversation with our teenager (and even our kids), especially when there is a rift in the relationship
* Championing our kids in their interests and passions, even if they have no outlets for it in our local area
* The importance of kids recognizing and putting words to their emotions
As a general takeaway for this episode, give yourselves grace. When we walk in grace, it's easier to pass it onto our kids as well.
The questions:
Jen: In episode 51 you talk about emotional safety for our kids and attachment. I recognize the only way I can address my own attachment style and my tendencies and my reasons for flying off the handle (or why certain things make me go to that place) is if I do the hard work of understanding my past and who I am. But I don't know where to start. I have very little long term memory, so I don't know how to dig in? Do you recommend any resources for helping along with this deep work?
Annie: My oldest is 6, she is extremely independent and smart. I have raised her almost completely by myself because my husband is in the oilfield and physically absent. Over the last year or so she has developed this habit of every time I try and correct her (often my delivery isn’t with grace) she responds by saying, "It’s because I’m stupid, I’m just stupid.” She just seems so frustrated and defeated. I can’t seem to get through to her to try again or that she isn’t dumb/stupid. I know I have done something maybe to contribute to that. But since it’s already been done, what is something I can say to maybe help navigate or reframe her mindset. I also need to say I have NEVER called her that. However, I know she has heard me say things like, “This is so stupid,” talking about lots of different things.
Lindsay: I just found your podcast in a major time of need. I just feel I'm getting it all wrong. I've listened to a few of your episodes and know I need to change my parenting style. I have a 16-year-old who previously to this last year was easy to raise. The last year has been a living nightmare and I'm handling it all wrong. I'm disappointing, angry, mean, and just lost. My question is, how do you suggest I start making a change? I know I need to sit down and have a conversation but I don't know where to start.
Shannon: My daughter is nine years old and she hates sports, exercise and being outdoors. She loves singing and performing and creating movies on her iPad. Unfortunately we live in an area where our school only offers athletics - there is no chorus, show choir, drama, or band. My daughter has a meltdown and wants to quit anytime something is difficult. She is a pleaser, is very sensitive and wants to fit in and be included. So we make her play rec sports because a) she needs the exercise and b) we are worried that if we let her quit now that she will regret it once she gets up to junior high and all of her friends are on teams. She currently complains about leaving the house...

#70: Spiritually Preparing Your Kids for a New School Year Aug 15, 2018

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Welcome to Season 4 of the "In This Together" podcast!
School is back in session. In this episode, we talk about three ways we can spiritually prepare our kids for the new school year.
Whether you homeschool, or your kids go to a public or private school, this episode will help guide your family to spiritually prepare your kids (and yourself) for the school year ahead.
Here are the questions we consider to help us:
* What is the biggest lesson you learned from last school year? Revisit that lesson. Write it down. What decisions will you make differently this year as a result?
* What parental agendas do you have for your kids that you need to surrender this year? What are questions your kids have about the year ahead?
* What two values do you want to instill in your kids this school year?
* Do you have a family mission's statement? Put a plan in place to start one this week.
* What is one thing you can remove from your family calendar that is adding undo pressure?
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#69: [Best of Series Part 4] Living on a Faith Adventure as a Family with Christine Caine Aug 08, 2018

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The final week of our "Best Of" Series is one that will challenge your faith. We listened to it again and it was like watching a movie the second time around. There was much we missed the first time that we needed right now in this season of our lives.
Faith is the currency of heaven. We all need more of it. You may be in a season where you think that a "faith adventure" is just too much...
* “But we are in survival mode.”
* “Maybe when the kids are out of the house.”
* “I’m too afraid.”
We ourselves have said everyone of these. Christine Caine shares her family’s story of living a faith adventure and graciously shows us why we can’t afford not to.
Here are a few highlights from one our favorite episodes!
* How to overcome our, “But, God.”
* Why marriage and family is a crucial part of Christian witness in the days ahead.
* How our paralyzing fear serves nobody, and how to overcome it.
* How to bring our kids on the adventure, no matter their age, and why our kids deserve it!
Don’t miss this one. The topic is too important.
Show Notes:
Purchase Unexpected: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure by Christine Caine, click here.

#68: [Best of Series Part 3] How to Not Raise Entitled Kids with Dr. John Townsend Aug 01, 2018

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Welcome to week 3 of our "Best Of" series!
As Dr. Townsend states about entitlement, "This isn't a generational problem; it's a human problem."
Apparently, a lot of parents in our generation don't want their kids to be entitled. It was the most listened to episode of season 3!
Entitlement, according to Dr. John Townsend, is "a belief that I am exempt from responsibility and that I am owed special treatment." Unfortunately, you don't have to look too far today to find entitled kids--and adults!
In this episode, Dr. Townsend helps parents learn how to not raise entitled kids. An incredibly practical discussion, you'll learn the three antidotes to entitlement and hear Dr. Townsend explain the following three ways to apply the antidote:
* Change your language
* Do hard things first
* Keep inconvenient commitments
Dr. Townsend encourages us, "Kids need to grow up at a dinner table where mom and dad are doing interesting things." Here's to being parents who take responsibility, live well, and show our kids how to be grateful.
Show Notes:
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To purchase The Entitlement Cure by Dr. John Townsend, click here.

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