Raising Rock

Motherhood is beautiful, messy, and—let’s be honest—overwhelming. Whether you’re home full-time, working 9-5, or somewhere in between, the responsibility of shaping your child’s heart can feel heavy.

That’s why we created the Raising Rock Podcast—a space for honest, grace-filled conversations that equip you to raise children with respect, obedience, courage, and kindness.

Each episode tackles the real challenges of motherhood—faith, discipline, values, daily rhythms, friendship, extended family, lifestyle choices, and everything in between.

Let’s build homes where virtue takes root.

Latest Episodes:

Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World with Laurie Krieg Mar 24, 2026

Show notes

We had such a meaningful conversation with Laurie Krieg, author of Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World, about one of the most important responsibilities we have as parents…talking to our kids about the world they’re growing up in.

In this episode, we talk about how to approach conversations around sex, LGBTQ topics, and pornography in a way that is thoughtful, grounded, and rooted in truth.

Laurie’s heart, and what makes her book so impactful, is that these conversations aren’t guided by culture, they’re guided by the Gospel. The Bible should be our foundation, and she does such a beautiful job showing parents how to actually live that out in real, everyday conversations with our kids.

We also talk about how to teach something our kids don’t naturally have yet…discernment. Not fear. Not avoidance. But wisdom. How to be the first voice shaping what they hear, how to guide them before the world does, and how to help them navigate what they will inevitably encounter.

This isn’t always easy to talk about, but it matters. And this conversation gives practical ways to begin.

If you’ve ever wondered when to start or what to say, this episode will help you take that first step.

How to connect with Laurie Krieg:

Learn more about Laurie Krieg

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On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

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How To Raise Capable Kids Mar 17, 2026

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We are so excited to welcome David Thomas and Sissy Goff from Raising Boys & Girls to The Raising Rock Podcast.

David and Sissy have spent decades counseling children and equipping parents, and their newest book, Capable: A Guide to Raising Kids Who Know They Can Do Hard Things, continues that mission.

In this episode, we talk about something every parent wants for their children: capability.

How do we raise kids who can face challenges, navigate disappointment, and grow through difficulty instead of shrinking from it?

David shares a powerful insight from his work with boys: when something goes wrong, many boys instinctively swing between blame and shame. They either point the finger outward or turn the criticism inward. The healthy middle ground we want to teach them is ownership.

Sissy also explains how many girls tend to move toward perfectionism, placing immense pressure on themselves to get everything right.

Throughout the conversation, they offer practical wisdom for parents on:

• Raising children who are capable and resilient
• Helping kids navigate big emotions and setbacks
• Teaching ownership instead of blame or shame
• Guiding boys and girls through their different emotional patterns

If you want to raise kids who can face the world with confidence, humility, and courage, this conversation is full of wisdom.

How to connect with Raising Boys and Girls

Learn more about Raising Boys and Girls

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On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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Helping Kids Use Technology Wisely: Signs of Screen Addiction and What Parents Can Do Mar 10, 2026

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In this episode of the Raising Rock Podcast, we sit down with author, speaker, and parenting expert Arlene Pellicane to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing families today—technology and our kids.

Arlene is the host of the Happy Home Podcast and the author of several books including Screen Kids, Parents Rising, Calm, Cool, and Connected, Growing Up Social (co-written with Dr. Gary Chapman), and 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. Her work focuses on helping families strengthen their relationships, build healthy habits, and raise children who love God and value what’s right. She has appeared on outlets like the Today Show, Fox & Friends, and Focus on the Family.

In our conversation, we talk honestly about the reality of raising kids in a screen-saturated world and what parents can actually do about it.

Together we discuss:

• How to recognize signs of screen or gaming addiction in kids
• The subtle ways technology begins to take over childhood
• Why limits and boundaries actually help children thrive
• Practical ways parents can reset their family’s technology habits
• What healthy technology use can look like in your home

This conversation is full of practical wisdom and encouragement for parents who want to raise thoughtful, grounded kids in a digital age.

How to connect with Arlene:

Learn more about Arlene.

Follow Arlene on Instagram.

On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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Season 1 Wrap Up Dec 23, 2025

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As we close out Season 1, we’re taking time to pause, reflect, and give thanks.

In this episode, we share what the Lord has been placing on our hearts through Psalm 73—a reminder to keep our eyes fixed on Him, especially when the world feels loud, confusing, or heavy. We reflect on God’s faithfulness over this past season and express deep gratitude for the ways He has led, sustained, and grown us through this podcast.

We also invite you behind the scenes into some of the quiet, private moments that make up the DNA of Raising Rock—moments of prayer, surrender, obedience, and growth that often happen off-mic but shape everything we do.

Above all, this episode is simply a heartfelt thank-you. We are so grateful for what the Lord has done through this podcast and through each of you who has joined us along the way. Our prayer is that Season 1 has encouraged your heart, pointed you back to Christ, and reminded you that He is near.

We’re looking ahead with expectation as we prepare to launch Season 2 in March 2026, trusting the Lord to continue leading every step.

Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for being part of this community. We pray you are richly blessed by Season 1—and we can’t wait to continue this journey together.

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On the Resources page, you’ll also discover freedownloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

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The Christmas Story: Jesus, His Plan of Redemption, and Our Yes to Him Dec 16, 2025

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In this special Christmas episode, Elise Orozco shares a message given at the Mission Church Women’s Christmas Tea in Carlsbad.

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Spirit-Led Motherhood: Inviting God Into Our Limitations, Pressures, and Everyday Challenges Dec 09, 2025

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In this deeply encouraging conversation, Elise is joined by Elizabeth Mosser from Intentional Parents, a ministry devoted to guiding families in the way of Jesus through relationships, wholeness, and everyday life.

This episode is all about motherhood. Together, Elise and Elizabeth talk honestly about the real challenges mothers face: navigating our limitations, carrying the invisible pressures culture places on us, walking through grief or pain, processing disappointment, and learning to trust God in the moments we feel overwhelmed or inadequate.

Elizabeth offers practical, Spirit-led wisdom for how to let God meet you in every season of motherhood — not by striving harder, but by inviting the Holy Spirit into your daily rhythms, allowing Him to lead, strengthen, and transform you from the inside out.

If you’ve ever felt tired, stretched thin, or unsure of how to carry what’s in front of you, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Elizabeth and Intentional Parents:
– Website: intentionalparents.org
– Instagram: @intentional_parents

Their podcast, The Intentional Parents podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Raising Rock x M is for Mama Dec 02, 2025

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In this episode, I sit down with Abbie Halberstadt — mama of ten, author, and creator of M Is for Mama — to talk about the raw, real struggles many of us moms walk through: mom-guilt, impatience, that tendency to snap when we’re tired or overwhelmed, and how what’s in our hearts so often spills out inour words and actions. We dig into how to guard our hearts, lean on grace, and let our identity in Christ shape our motherhood — rather than guilt, perfectionism, or comparison.

Abbie brings her own story, biblical wisdom, anddecades of real-life motherhood to the table, helping moms reclaim confidence, kindness, and peace in the daily chaos.

Books by Abbie Halberstadt:
• M Is for Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood — a call to embrace biblical motherhood with grace and purpose.• You Bet Your Stretch Marks: Finding Beauty and Worth in the Ways Motherhood Marks Our Bodies and Souls — a powerfulreminder of the beauty, worth, and dignity of motherhood.

If you’re a mom navigating guilt, overwhelm, or those messy “mom feels,” this episode is for you. Tune in — and remember:your value isn’t in Instagram-worthy moments or perfect schedules — it’s in Christ and the rhythms He gives.

Find Abbie:
Instagram: @m.is.for.mama
Website: www.misformama.net
Pick up her books — search on your favorite retailer or follow the links on her site.

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On the Resources page, you’ll also discover freedownloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

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The Beauty God Can Bring Out of Grief with Anna Melendez Nov 18, 2025

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In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Anna Melendez—chiropractor, health and wellness expert, and the heart behind The Fresh Pursuit. Anna’s story is raw, honest, and deeply hopeful.

Over the last few years, she has walked through the heartbreaking journey of miscarriage and repeated loss, a road far too many women know but rarely talk about openly. Anna shares how she navigated grief, mourning, and the quiet questions that come with shattered expectations. But she also shares where she found strength: in the presence of Jesus, in His nearness, and in the slow, steady work of healing only He can do.

This conversation is tender, real, and full of encouragement for any woman who has faced loss, waited in the unknown, or found herself in seasons she never imagined. Anna reminds us that even when life breaks us open, God meets us with compassion, grace, and a fresh invitation to draw near.

Whether you’ve experienced miscarriage personally or love someone who has, this episode holds space, offers comfort, and points us back to the One who never wastes our pain.

You can connect with Anna Melendez and follow her journey at:
Instagram: @the.fresh.pursuit

If you loved this episode, it would mean so much if you’d leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend.

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On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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How To Talk About Theology With Your Kids Nov 11, 2025

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In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Timothy Dresselhaus—a retired Chief of Medicine and lifelong student of Scripture—for a deep, theological conversation about faith, family, and making God’s Word the heartbeat of our homes.

We talk about:

Why theology matters for every family (not just scholars)
How to make Bible study a rhythm your family actually looks forward to
Helping children understand why they believe—not just what they believe
How to stay anchored in truth in a shifting culture

Dr. Dresselhaus brings years of study, teaching, and real-life wisdom to the table, offering practical insight for parents who want their children to grow in truth and character. Whether you’re starting family devotionals or ready to go deeper, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

Want to explore Dr. Dresselhaus’s work further? Here are a few of his books:

Preeminent Jesus: My Father the Pastor

If you loved this episode, it would mean so much if you’d leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend.

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On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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Katy Faust: Fighting Culture with Courage and Raising Conservative Kids Nov 04, 2025

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This week on the Raising Rock Podcast, Elise sits down with Katy Faust — founder of Them Before Us, an organization that boldly champions children’s rights above adult desires.

Katy is a warrior for truth in a world that’s lost its moral compass. With conviction and compassion, she breaks down some of today’s most difficult cultural topics — from why IVF can violate children’s rights, to her hope that Obergefell v. Hodges (the ruling legalizing same-sex marriage) will one day be overturned. Her message isn’t about stirring division, but about calling us back to God’s design for family, marriage, and human flourishing.

Katy’s book, Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City, is a must-read for every parent who wants to equip their children to stand firm in truth. It’s full of age-based scripts, word tracks, and practical tools for talking about gender, socialism, economics, abortion, and more — all through a biblical lens.

This episode will challenge you — and encourage you.
Listen with an open heart, and be reminded that truth spoken with courage and love has the power to change a generation.

If you loved this episode, it would mean so much if you’d leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend.

Follow along on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@raisingrockco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.raisingrockco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—our website is now live! There you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock.

On the Resources page, you’ll also discover free downloads created just for families—practical tools to help you raise a ROCK, a Playlist For The Heart, and more.

As a thank-you for being a podcast listener, enjoy 20% off your first order with code PODCAST20 (one-time use per customer).

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