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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:

#47: Screaming Data–How to Hear Your Kid's Passions and Strengths By Observing Their Actions with Frank Tate Mar 14, 2018

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If you love stories that lead to practical truths, this episode is for you! Frank Tate is one of Josh's closest friends on the planet. Even more, his insights as a dad have revolutionized the way we parent our kids.
Growing up as a foster kid, Frank came to know "invisible Jesus" as his dad. During that time, Frank began asking Him what good dads do. Then, in Sunday School as a little boy, Frank remembers learning that wisdom cries aloud in the streets (Proverbs 1:20). With this newfound truth, Frank ventured into the world looking for "screaming data" on what it takes to be a good dad, because he never wanted his own children growing up the way he did.
The "screaming data" Frank learned through the years and the stories he tells will leave you wanting more. One of the most invaluable truths Frank discusses is that, as parents, we can't hear screaming data if we're screaming data. Too often, we don't listen to our kids' passions or see their strengths. That's because we're too busy trying to make them into the people we want them to become.
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.
Show Notes:
To stay up-to-date on the progress of the Foster Kid book, click here.
Visit fosterkidbook.com to sign up for updates.
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#46: Parenting Girls with Purpose & Intentionality with Jonathan + Wynter Pitts Mar 07, 2018

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Jonathan and Wynter Pitts have four beautiful girls. At one point, three of them were in diapers at the same time. As you can imagine, Wynter was overwhelmed. But in the middle of the exhaustion and discontentment, she found purpose and contentment. During this time, the Lord revealed to her a need he wanted her to fill for girls in today’s culture.
Today, she leads a ministry called For Girls Like You, a magazine for girls that unravels the heart of God for them. Her passion for raising girls who find their identity in Christ is contagious.
In this episode, Wynter, along with her husband Jonathan, who serves as Executive Director for the Urban Alternative (the ministry of Dr. Tony Evans), describe practical ways they shepherd the hearts of their girls.
Fellow dads, you also want to listen to what Jonathan has to share. The conversation in this episode is so rich and applicable to each of us, but to dads especially, Jonathan will encourage you.
Here are a few highlights from this episode:
* How to see the art of parenting as Kingdom work
* What it means to invite our kids into our world
* How to strive for presence, not perfection
* Why we need to give our kids more credit
* The power of turning things outward for our kids
* The difference between good intentions and intentionality
You cannot listen to Jonathan + Wynter without one of their many insights sticking on you. As they state, “The degree we reflect Christ as parents is the degree to which our kids will see Christ.”
Show Notes:
Visit For Girls Like You and subscribe to the quarterly magazine, click here!
Click here to purchase She is Yours by Jonathan + Wynter Pitts
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#45: Your Questions: Parenting Young Children Feb 28, 2018

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This is our first Q & A episode! Thank you for submitting your questions.
In this episode, we address questions specifically related to parenting young children.
Here's a review of the questions we discuss in this episode:
* What are good, practical survival tips for our marriage?
* How do I hit the reset button after blowing up at my kids?
* I struggle with setting limits on technology.
* I'm a single mom and I'm all alone.
The questions:
From Jody: In September, we will be welcoming into the world our fourth child in 5 years. We are very excited. But it is definitely tough because we have zero help from grandparents and are on our own. What are some good practical survival tips for our marriage in this season to keep it "till death do us part and not till kids do us part?"
From Jenny: Two sick toddlers + one sick mommy = a terrible, horrible morning today. After the dust settles though, how do I come back from that? My kids recover more quickly than I do. How do I hit the reset button after blowing up at my kids and show them patience and love again, without needing to take a break from them?
From Jenny: I have a three-year-old and struggle with setting limits on technology but also allowing her to explore technology. I don't want her left behind with knowing how to use it but I want her to be a kid and learn how to be independent of it. I struggle with the balance.
From Kerry: I'm a single mom. My boyfriend left when I was 3.5 months pregnant. I've now been on my own for the past six years. I am all alone. What can I do? I'm missing the conversation with an adult. I read books, I read the Bible, but I miss socializing with friends. I go to church, but the church is so big. I don't particularly like hanging out with other couples with kids. I do sometimes and the dads try to include my daughter in wrestling, etc. but it's just not the same. Help?
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#44: Jamie + Aaron Ivey: Shame, Vulnerability, and Identity in Christ Feb 21, 2018

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Jamie Ivey's Happy Hour podcast was Christi's gateway drug into the podcastosphere. So you can imagine what a joy it was to have Jamie, and her husband Aaron, join us on our podcast.
We love these two human souls because they embody healthy authenticity. Jamie's new book is called If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free. The title itself is a fitting description of our conversation. As parents to four children, Jamie and Aaron have navigated ministry, marriage, and adoption. Once Jamie navigated her way through her own story, finding identity in Christ, she became free to lead--as a wife, as a mom, and as a successful podcaster.
And that's what you hear throughout the interview: a message of freedom. Jamie and Aaron give us the permission to tell our stories and the importance of doing so for our family. So we can champion our marriage. Get rid of shame as a mom. Be present as a dad.
So many of us want rid of the nagging feeling of shame. We desire vulnerability. Jamie and Aaron share how they found it, and lead boldly because of their identity in Christ.
Show Notes:
Check out Jamie and Aaron's book and Jamie's podcast below.
If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free by Jamie Ivey
Steal Away Home by Matt Carter & Aaron Ivey
The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey Podcast
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#43: 5 Ways to Create a Culture of Forgiveness in Your Marriage Feb 14, 2018

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Why is it that our natural tendency is to become hard and insensitive toward the person we love the most? Rather than being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry (James 1:19), we're quick to defend ourselves, quick to cast blame, and slow to understand—a recipe that keeps us enslaved to self-righteousness, and too often, unable to forgive.
In this episode, we talk about 5 ways you can create a culture of forgiveness in your marriage:
* Forgive from the heart but set boundaries on behavior.
* Don't defend yourself.
* Clothe yourself in gentleness, because bitterness is unattractive.
* Pray this one prayer each day for your spouse.
* Take the Golden Rule and replace the word "do" with the word "understand."
We also reveal the first three actions we give to a couple who call us because they feel stuck in their marriage. If you feel stuck, forgiveness may be the first place to begin.
Show Notes:
For counseling referrals in your local area, enter your zip code in one of the links below:
Focus on the Family Counselor Network
American Association of Christian Counselors
Thriveworks
Blog Post: How 15 Minutes Is Changing Our Marriage
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#42: Losing Patience, Feeling Inadequate, Discipline, and Not Enough Time: Parenting Struggles 1-5 Feb 07, 2018

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We asked families in our 22:6 Parenting audience this one question: What’s your #1 struggle as a parent? We had over 700 responses.
Last week we covered struggles 6-10. In part 2, we talk about the top 5 struggles of today's parents. We also offer some practical insights on how we can overcome these struggles.
In this episode, we talk about the top 5 struggles:
5. How do I disciple my kids?
4. I lose my patience.
3. I feel inadequate.
2. How can I get my kids to obey? (Discipline)
1. There's not enough time.
Also, we invite YOU to ask us questions and be on the podcast. We will have Q&A episodes this season. Just click here to ask your questions or submit your topic.
Show Notes:
Be on the podcast! Submit your question / topic here!
Christi's article: A Shame-Free Approach to Teaching our Kids About Jesus written by Christi Straub
Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

#41: Single Parenting, Technology, Independent Kids, Communication and Respect: Parenting Struggles 6-10 Jan 31, 2018

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Welcome to season 3!
Last month, we asked families in our 22:6 Parenting audience this one question: What’s your #1 struggle as a parent? We had over 700 responses. Trust us when we say, you’re not alone.
In the first two episodes of season 3 we talk about the top 10 struggles of today's parents. We also offer some practical insights on how we can overcome these struggles.
In this episode, we talk about struggles 6-10:
10. Single parenting
9. Technology
8. Raising kids to be independent
7. Communication
6. Respect
Finally, in season 3, we are going to focus on topics YOU deal with in your family. That's why we want to invite YOU to ask us questions and be on the podcast. We will have Q&A episodes this season as well. Just click here to ask your questions or submit your topic.
Show Notes:
Be on the podcast! Submit your question / topic here!
You can download the electronic nuptial agreement by clicking here.
You can also check out The Screen-Balanced Family workbook and digital video series written and produced by Josh + Christi. Click here for the videos + workbook ($29.97).
Click here for just the workbook ($14.97).

#40: 7 Ways to Prioritize Your Family in the New Year Dec 13, 2017

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Welcome to our 40th episode!
What an incredible and fun year it's been for the podcast.
Having not yet been at this a year, we have learned a lot from each of you. Thank you for becoming a part of our family and making this journey so enjoyable.
We thought it would be fitting to close out season 2 by talking about ways we can prioritize our family in the New Year. As the saying goes, "The days are long, but the years are short."
In this episode, we light-heartedly go behind our own crooked picture frame to discuss how we have prioritized--or failed at prioritizing--one another. Throughout the discussion, we also offer practical ways you can have fun with your spouse and make memories with your children in the New Year. In addition, we offer tons of bonuses in the show notes to help you get started.
As a fun addition for season 3, we will have specific episodes where we answer listener questions. Therefore, we invite you to ask questions, give us feedback on topics you'd like to hear about, and share the podcast with your friends and family.
It is an honor being in this with you!
Show Notes:
Receive 20% off The Screen-Balanced Family Digital Videos and Workbook when you use the code: JCPODCAST.
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To download FREE the 100 Commonly Held Values List, click here.
To download FREE the Marital Electronic Nuptial Agreement, click here.
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#39: Overcommitment in Marriage – Dealing with the Stress of Always Saying Yes Dec 06, 2017

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When is the last time you and your spouse argued about being too busy? Or maybe you didn't argue. Perhaps the busyness meant you just passed one another by, like ships in the night. That's how overcommitment usually begins in our home. It's not until we feel the stress of trying to manage it all that we begin to argue. That's when we "see" one another floating by.
Let's face it, overcommitment is plaguing today's families. Unfortunately, the first casualty is usually our marriage. Whether it's finances, work, kid's school activities, or even church, we all feel stretched. Without intentionality, our family life will simply go wherever the winds take it.
That's why we decided to make this episode a special one!
We were invited to talk about overcommitment in marriage as a part of "marriage week" on Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. This is a conversation we want to invite you in on, especially with the demands of the holiday season upon us.
Our hope is that after you listen, you and your spouse are able to recognize and talk more openly about when saying yes is adding too much stress.
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#38: Christmas Hot Topics–Entitlement, Gift-Giving, Santa Claus, and Traditions Nov 29, 2017

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There is nothing we want more than to experience the joy of Christmas. Unfortunately, Christmas can leave our time feeling pressed and our wallets stressed. In addition, the holiday also brings along with it some baggage, especially when it comes to our children and the traditions we hold dear.
In this episode, we go behind the lens of our own crooked picture frame to discuss some Christmas hot topics. We tell stories about how we were raised and what we implement today in our own family. We also discuss topics like:
* Is my gift-giving out of control?
* What does an entitled child look like?
* Is it okay to lie to my kids about Santa Claus?
* What will my kids really remember about Christmas?
* How can we truly make it about Jesus' birth?
* Is the attitude I'm modeling for my kids at the holidays one of gratitude or grumbling?
* What role do traditions play in our family?
As you listen to this episode, think about your own family traditions, values, and what you model for and teach your kids. And be sure to engage the conversation. Tell us stories from your own picture frame. We love learning from you.
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