Podcast - I.N.F.O. For Families

Latest Episodes:

Episode 018 - How to Confront 3 Big Lies that Teenagers Believe Jun 01, 2020

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On this episode, you can listen in on an insightful interview Barrett had with Dr. Scott Turansky of the National Center for Biblical Parenting. They discuss three lies that most teenagers believe, and what parents can do about it. You’ll also hear a different perspective on Coronavirus restrictions as well as a suggestion for a personal response to the racial tension in America right now.

Episode 018 - How to Confront 3 Big Lies that Teenagers Believe

Stuff Mentioned on This Episode:

*Funny (and Contradictory) Coronavirus Guidelines

*The National Center for Biblical Parenting

*The Imperfect & Normal Families Only App

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Episode 017 - How Your Family Can Thrive in Quarantine Mar 21, 2020

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With schools closing and so many people working from home, many families are feeling the pressure of "close quarters." How can you manage the (temporary) new normal without murdering your spouse? On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer let you listen in on a terrific conversation they had with their friends Jarrod and Brooke, who have been working from home together for years. It's like a master class on how to keep your relationships and rhythms intact while living and working in close proximity. They discuss schedules, flexibility, expectations, priorities, communication, and so much more.

Episode 017 - How Your Family Can Thrive in Quarantine Barrett and Jenifer Johnson

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Episode 016 - How to Disciple Your Kids Mar 04, 2020

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For people of faith, parenting = discipleship. On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer discuss some practical and easy ways to create a culture of spiritual growth in your home. You get to listen in to a conversation that Barrett had with author and speaker Philip Nation about a few simple shifts you can make to become more intentional with your kids. Barrett and Jen also discuss how easy it is for predators to connect with your kids via social media (as illustrated by the Bark video) and give a call for diligence in how we protect our kids online.

How to Disciple Your Kids Barrett and Jenifer Johnson

Stuff Mentioned on This Episode:

The D6 principle of 1/168.

*Family Devotions on The INFO for Families App.

*Habits for our Holiness by Philip Nation.

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Episode 014 - How Your Imperfect Family Can Learn from Other Imperfect Families Nov 06, 2019

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We’re back after a long break! On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer share a very special conversation that Jenifer had with blogger and inspirational mom Krisi Monsivaiz, who just happens to be one of her best friends. During a special weekend away in Savannah, Jen and Krisi set up a mic and recorded an important conversation about family, faith, and taking a long-term view for our kids. Listening in will encourage you no matter where you are in your journey, and it will remind you of the importance of walking through life with good friends. Along the way, they reflect on their Great Marriage Getaway retreat and introduce a series of interviews that you will get to hear in the coming weeks.

How Your Imperfect Family Can Learn from Other Imperfect Families Barrett and Jenifer Johnson

Stuff Mentioned on This Episode:

*Reveille Coffeehouse Cafe, the best breakfast in Marietta, GA.

*The 2020 Great Marriage Getaway in Asheville, North Carolina.

*The Good Soil, a “mommy blog” from someone who has been doing this longer than the typical mommy blogger.

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Episode 013 - How to Know the 10 Ways to Find the 7 Keys to the 5 Secrets to Being a Successful Parent, Husband or Wife (in 3 Easy Steps) - Part 2 Jul 13, 2019

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Why are there so many checklists? On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer tackle part two of what they feel is perhaps is the most important component of building a healthy family life. (If you haven’t listened to part one yet, do that first.) It may or may not have anything to do with a list. Along the way, they discuss some funny ways people characterize marriage on Twitter, the crazy couple who got married at 100 and 102, and how to recover when you treat your spouse terribly….in her dreams.

How to Know the 10 Ways to Find the 7 Keys to the 5 Secrets to Being Successful - Part 2 Barrett and Jenifer Johnson

Stuff Mentioned on This Episode:

*Couple gets married at 100 and 102 years of age.

*Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer.

*Forgotten God by Francis Chan.

*I Can Only Imagine by Teena Goble, now available in our store.

*The big sale on resources at INFOforFamilies.com.

*The Great Marriage Getaway.

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Episode 012 - How to Know the 10 Ways to Find the 7 Keys to the 5 Secrets to Being a Successful Parent, Husband or Wife (in 3 Easy Steps) - Part 1 Jul 06, 2019

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On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer take a tongue-in-cheek look at our fascination with lists…and all the people who make promises that if you just do “these things,” your family will be awesome. More importantly, they explore a critical (but often neglected) dimension of the Christian life that makes all the checklists and top 10 lists unnecessary. Along the way, they discuss a recent study on teen sexting, loving your kids (even if you don’t always like them), and why men who take their wives to action movies rarely get any action when the movie is over.

How to Know the 10 Ways to Find the 7 Keys to the 5 Secrets to Being Successful - Part 1 Barrett and Jenifer Johnson

Stuff Mentioned on This Episode:

*The USA Today article that suggests that “sexting” is a sign of maturity in our teens.

*The Three Circles video about entering a relationship with God.

*I Can Only Imagine by Teena Goble, now available in our store.

*The big sale on resources at INFOforFamilies.com.

*The Great Marriage Getaway.

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Episode 011 - How to Survive When Bad Things Happen to Your Family Jun 24, 2019

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On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer welcome a very special guest….Jenifer’s younger sister Julie. They share openly and honestly about some incredibly difficult struggles their families have had to endure (and continue to endure). They offer hope of God’s activity and redemption in the midst of the pain, reminding us that God can use hard times to bring about good things in our lives and families. Along the way, they share a few embarrassing stories from childhood, discuss a troubling article about sex workers from Teen Vogue, and offer some great resources to help your family get through hard times.

How to Survive When Bad Things Happen to Your Family Barrett and Jenifer Johnson

Stuff Mentioned on This Episode:

*The troubling article ”Why Sex Work is Real Work” from Teen Vogue.

*When Your World Falls Apart by David Jeremiah.

*The One Year Bible (NLT)

*Hope When it Hurts by Wetherell and Watson

*The Great Marriage Getaway.

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Episode 010 - How and Why You Need to Build Guardrails in Marriage May 09, 2019

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On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer talk about why it’s so important to carefully guard your marriage from outside forces. If you value your marriage, it’s worth protecting! They specifically discuss boundaries in opposite sex relationships, with technology, and with your extended family. Along the way, they also dish on “the talk,” whose job it is to kill spiders, and what we can learn about marriage from Beyonce’s Homecoming concert on Netflix.

How and Why You Need to Build Guardrails in Marriage Barrett and Jenifer Johnson

Stuff Mentioned on This Episode:

*Beyonce’s Homecoming concert on Netflix.

*Margin by Richard Swenson.

*The Great Marriage Getaway.

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Episode 009 - How to Address the Unique Struggles of Our Daughters Apr 23, 2019

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On this episode, Barrett and Jenifer discuss how all the issues our pre-teen and teenage girls face are amplified by smartphone technology. They examine a study that chronicles the sharp increase in depression, anxiety, and suicide among our daughters’ generation. In response to the many stories parents have told us about their daughters finding porn, Jenifer has a special segment where she talks to girls about God’s love and His plan for restoration. Along the way, they talk about the challenges of modern parenting, lying to their kids about the ice cream truck, and a dad’s role in shepherding his daughter’s heart.

How to Address the Unique Struggles of Our Daughters Barrett and Jenifer Johnson