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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!

Hit Follow or Subscribe today to start showing up for the biggest fans under your roof.

Copyright: © Josh + Christi Straub

Latest Episodes:

#67: [Best of Series Part 2] How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well Jul 25, 2018

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Welcome to week 2 of our "Best Of" series!
Emotional safety was one of the most requested topics in season 3. Not only that, this episode became one of the most listened to of any we did.
When we first became parents we were exhausted and overwhelmed by the opinions of what we "should" do. That's why we decided to start with the end in mind. With the outcomes we most desire in our kids when they become adults. What we found is that emotional safety—more than any other factor—is scientifically linked to raising kids who live, love, and lead well.
In other words, the posture from which we parent matters infinitely more than the techniques of parenting. What is emotional safety?
In this episode, we answer this question and discuss:
* The Golden Rule of relationships
* Four walls of a Safe House (exploration, protection, grace, truth)
* Four parenting styles (BFF, helicopter, boss, religious)
* How to lead in grace and follow up in truth as we discipline
* Why being a parent isn't rocket science; it's just brain surgery.
Show Notes:
To order Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well, click here!
Interested in going through the 6-week DVD Safe House Parent Study with your spouse or church small group? Click here to learn more!

#66: [Best Of Series Part 1] Hearing Your Kids' Screaming Data with Frank Tate Jul 18, 2018

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We're kicking off our "Best Of" Series for season 3. During the summer we take a little hiatus to regroup, rejuvenate, and plan for our upcoming season--season 4!
In part 1 of of our "Best of" series, we revisit our interview with Frank Tate. As one of the most highly listened to and commented about episodes, we chose it first because of how it will change your view of being a parent.
If you're a regular listener and were unable to listen to this episode, put it at the top of your list. Likewise, if you're new to the podcast, put it at the top of your list. This is time well spent!
In his upcoming book, Foster Kid, Frank tells his riveting story and leaves behind nuggets of wisdom he’s picked up from the screaming data of raising his own two kids. Here’s a few nuggets he discusses with us in this episode:
* How to listen to your kids’ screaming data
* Why parents should be editors, not authors
* How to avoid GPS (Generational Peer Stress) Parenting
* What “goodwill shaming” is and why we do it
* Why you should give data-based praise
* How to champion your child’s inner genius (and potentially save lots of money on a college education)
If there is one episode that will change how you think about parenting, this is that episode.

#65: From Education to Therapy: The Gut Honesty of Championing Kids with Special Needs with Kelly Bagwell Jul 11, 2018

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Championing kids with special needs or medical disabilities can be quite difficult on many levels.
First, there's the academic needs of the child. For instance, in some school systems, grades become emphasized over emotional development or character. Other schools lack the resources to champion the heart or strengths of the child.
In addition, there's the therapeutic needs of the child. From a financial perspective, this can put quite a strain on the family.
We close out this three-part series on families with children who have disabilities or special needs by talking with Kelly Bagwell. She and her husband Jeff are on the latter end of the journey, as their twin boys (who are on the autism spectrum) are about to graduate high school. She is also a high school teacher with special education students and a certified Christian counselor. So her perspective comes from all sides.
However, as you listen, especially if you're a parent, what you'll hear is raw emotion and honesty about how to champion your family and kids. It's an honest conversation about the challenges, necessary steps, and gifts of raising children with special needs.
Show Notes:
Click here for the 100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families of Young Children at www.autismspeaks.org.
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#64: The Ministry "of" Children with Disabilities with Amy Julia Becker Jul 04, 2018

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So often, conversation on kids with intellectual disabilities centers on ministry "to" children with disabilities. What if we instead focused on the ministry "of" children with disabilities?
In this episode, Amy Julia Becker presents us with a massive paradigm shift on many levels. After reading her cover article in Christianity Today titled The Ministry of the Disabled, we knew we needed to learn from her.
A graduate of Princeton University and Princeton Theological Seminary, Amy Julia's essays about faith, family, and disability have appeared in the Washington Post, USA Today, Christianity Today, the Christian Century, and online for The New York Times, ABCNews, the Atlantic, Vox, and The Huffington Post.
Here are some highlights of our conversation:
* Changing how we see the word "need." Would you describe yourself as "being needy?" What if it were a necessary and good thing?
* Why it's important to receive people (especially our kids) as they are given to us, not through the lens of who we want them to be.
* How Amy Julia discovered the core parental fears and idols she had after learning her daughter, Penny, had Downs Syndrome.
* Tangible ways we can all come alongside families who have children with disabilities.
* How churches can include children with disabilities.
* Very practical ways we can celebrate and champion every child, and look for ways to bring everyone together.
Show Notes:
Visit Amy Julia Becker's website by clicking here.
Click here to read Amy Julia's Christianity Today article title, The Ministry of the Disabled.
Click here for A Good and Perfect Gift: Faith, Expectations, and a Little Girl Named Penny.
Click here for Small Talk: Learning From my Children About What Matters Most.
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#63: Supporting Families of Kids with Special Needs with Nick + Jackie Tait Jun 27, 2018

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Parenting children with special needs or medical disabilities brings with it so many added variables. As if having a strong marriage and being a great parent weren't hard enough, what happens when you have to travel for 20 hours of therapy each week in addition to your other tasks and roles?
This is the journey Nick and Jackie Tait are walking. With three beautiful children ages five and under, their five year old was born at 23 weeks. Today, he is a walking miracle. However, he has medical disabilities and developing special needs that require added attention and care.
In this episode, we talk with Nick and Jackie (a 22:6 family!) about their story. Their countenance and approach alone speaks volumes. They share with us not only what they have done to maintain a strong marriage, but also what they need from others who aren't walking the same road.
Here are a few highlights from our discussion with Nick and Jackie:
* Grieving the loss of dreams you had for your child
* The pressure of social media in comparing your family to others
* The surprising benefits of reaching out and asking for help
* The high divorce rate and how to focus on your marriage
* How to genuinely interact with each child
* Practical advice on how to interact with families who have a child with special or medical needs
Guest bios:
Jackie Tait is married to her college sweetheart, Nick, and is a mama to three littles. As a nonprofit writer and communicator, she is passionate about child and maternal health and telling the stories of the world’s most vulnerable people. Her first children’s book, The Adventures of Abuelito, is available on Amazon, benefitting UC San Diego’s neonatal intensive care unit where she serves on the Women and Infants Advisory Council.
Based out of San Diego, Nick Tait is a commercial insurance broker at Marsh & McLennan Agency and leads the Life Science Practice Group for the West region. Originally from the U.K., Nick has been married to his wife, Jackie, for eleven years, and together they have three children. In his spare time, Nick enjoys traveling with his family, playing golf and following Formula 1 racing.
Show Notes:
Click here to check out Jackie's children book: The Adventures of Abuelito.
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To learn more about the 22:6 Parenting Community, click here! We'd love to journey with you!

#62: How to Budget, Think About and Teach Your Kids About Money with Chris Brown Jun 20, 2018

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Money is one of the single biggest reasons for divorce today. If we don't have vision for our money, it will own us.
Chris Brown, host of Life, Money, and Hope and a Ramsey Personality, joins us this week to talk about two primary topics:
A.) How and why to budget from a Biblical perspective.
B.) How to teach our kids about money.
Here's a specific overview of what we talked about:
* How to tell your money where it's going
* How the Western world and Biblical teaching contradicts one another when it comes to money
* Why normal in today's world is broken
* How to shift your mindset about money
* Surprising statistics about families and money today
* 3 ways to teach your kids about how to give, save, and spend
* A surprising perspective on college debt
Show Notes:
Check out Life, Money, Hope with Chris Brown. Click here.
Click here for Financial Peace University, Jr.
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#61: Lessons I Learned About Being a Dad, From My Dad Jun 13, 2018

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With Father's Day approaching, we want to honor dads. In particular, we share stories from our own dads.
In this episode, I (Josh) share about what I've learned about being a dad, from my dad. He went to be with Jesus in November, 2016, but his legacy lives on in our family.
Christi also shares memories from her childhood and the influence of her dad to this day.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
* Dad jokes. Yes, dad jokes.
* How to make the most of the moments with our kids and those we love.
* The importance of being others-centered.
* The power in telling stories of how your dad influenced you.
Show Notes:
For Celebration of Life Video of David E. Straub, click here.
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#60: Your Questions: Sibling Rivalry, Understanding a Child's Emotions, and Tough Conversations with Family Jun 06, 2018

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Your questions have been so good! We love hearing from each of you. This episode covers more questions related to parenting.
In this week's episode we discuss:
* How kids handle emotions
* New ways to think about your child's overwhelming emotions
* The difference between a temper tantrum and an act of disobedience
* Sibling rivalry
* How to handle grief and loss with kids
* And how should we handle family members who don't hold their kids to the same values we hold ours to, especially when we spend a lot of time together with them?
Again, if you want to submit a question for a future episode, simply click here to submit your question.
It's an honor journeying with you!
Show Notes:
Click here for Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen Thomas and David Thomas
Click here for Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well
Click here for FREE Feelings Chart for Kids!
This week's questions:
Emma: I am a part time single parent. My children are 5, 4 and 8 months. Last night, my eldest would not stop slamming things. I told him if he was going to continue this he would not have the sweets he was going to have for dessert when he finished his fruit. He slammed and his sweets were taken away. He then refused to get in the bath, refused to brush his teeth, refused to get into bed, and refused to be quiet so I could put the baby to sleep.
I tried many things. He ended up slamming his door and crying in his bed (after 1 hour of all this). When I had gotten the baby to sleep, and my middle child was sleeping, I went into his room, told him his behavior was unacceptable, but that I still love him and always will. I told him that tomorrow was a new day and a new start.
I had to keep my physical distance from my son as I was so angry with him that I was afraid of hurting him in my anger (grabbing him, pushing him, etc.). I was so angry that I could not hug him, or try to calm him, when he would not listen. What could I have done?
Nichole: I have two things we struggle with in our house more recently.
Part I: We have a 10-year-old and 5-year-old boy. I feel like we always have to separate the two of them because they both just can't play together well without fighting. Or my older son always wants to be away from his younger brother. I want to foster a healthy brother relationship for the boys and for them to grow up loving each other. Can we get more tips or ideas to foster this relationship and teach them better how to love each other more!
Part II: We have also struggled this past year with death. We have had 4 huge losses and the kids went to all funerals. I can see they get anxious about things, more teary and worried. So we would love tips in how to continue to make them feel safe and that they don'...

#59: My Child's First Phone–What Parents Need to Know with Michael Kong May 30, 2018

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When should I get my child her first phone? Once I get that first phone, how should I set it up? What limits should I set on it? Is my child's phone different than the one I buy?
We get so many questions from parents about what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to their child's first phone. Navigating the world of screens can feel scary, but it doesn't have to be!
In this episode, we interview Michael Kong, CEO and founder of Forcefield, a parental control product he developed when his girls were in middle school (5 years ago). He shares with us what he's learned first as a dad, and now as a developer.
With your kids home for the summer, this is a fascinating episode on screens you won't want to miss.
Show Notes:
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#58: Gold Nuggets from a Military Marriage with Chaplain Matthew and Corie Weathers May 23, 2018

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In 2015, Corie Weathers was named Military Spouse of the Year. That was in large part because of how her husband, Chaplain Matthew Weathers, nominated and championed her. But as we all know, championing your spouse is much easier when you feel championed.
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we wanted to honor and learn from the marriage of a military family who is also in the trenches serving other military families and first responders.
In this episode, Chaplain Matthew and Corie Weathers take us behind their own picture frame and teach us how they connect personally as a military family. Even more, they share with us incredibly powerful insights and tools they use to help military and first responder families thrive.
The nuggets harvested from this episode are gold. Here are a few of them:
* How to praise your spouse
* The power in seeing your spouse as a bonsai tree
* How to find purpose together in your marriage, especially for families with traveling spouses
* How much is too much to share with your spouse, especially in relation to deployment or where trauma is involved
* What it means to have sacred spaces in marriage and how not to miss them
* The feeling wheel on their refrigerator
* The healthy competition that keeps Team Weathers thriving.
Show Notes:
Click here to download the Lifegiver App
Click here to learn more about Corie's book, Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage
To listen to Raising Emotionally Safe Kids with Dr. Josh + Christi Straub on the Lifegiver Podcast, click here.
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