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Practical Family Podcast
by Jennifer Bryant
The Practical Family Podcast is hosted by Jennifer Bryant and Tom and Jen Catanzaro. As former teachers and homeschool parents, Tom and the Jens offer practical guidance and faith-based approaches to family life and communication. The Practical Family Podcast is a show by parents, for parents, a collaborative team from different family structures, bringing you diverse voices and experiences from a Christian perspective.
Episodes
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Episode 113 | The Best is Yet to Come! Big Announcement
After seven years, 112 episodes, and more than 68,000 downloads, Jennifer Bryant comes to you with some big and exciting news: the Practical Family Podcast is making way for something even bigger. In this final episode, Jenn reflects on what this community has meant to her since launching in 2017…
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Episode 112 | Pregnancy Loss and the Christian Mom
The loss of a child comes in many forms. There is hope and support for grieving mothers, and the community that surrounds her. Rachel shows us how to be helpful and compassionate with our loved ones. BIO Rachel Lewis is the founder of Brave Mamas, an online community offering support to thousands...
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Episode 111 | How to Equip Your Kids to be Wise with Technology
Jonathan McKee gives parents practical tools on how to approach technology with wisdom and grace instead of constant correction. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Parenting Generation Screen: Guiding Your Kids to be Wise in a Digital World Teens Guide to Social Media Guy's Guide to God, Girls,...
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Episode 110 | How to Raise Resilient Kids
What the link between family schedules and life expectancy tells us about teaching kids to be resilient adults. BIO Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang is an epidemiologist and associate professor in the School of Public Health at Loma Linda University. Through her groundbreaking research, she has developed…
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Episode 109 | You Don't Have to Do It All
Do you have what it takes to be a homeschool mom? Yes! We're busting the myth that you have to do it all to be effective. BIO Katie M. Reid has been married to Adam for almost eighteen years, and is the mother of five loud children (ages threww to fifteen). Besides Jesus and her family,...
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Episode 108 | Know Your Why
How knowing your "why" is fuel for homeschooling and how to encourage characteristics of the heart that you can't measure with a grade. BIO Wife of a hospital physician and mama of four boys, Monica Swanson lives on the north shore of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. They grow tropical fruits on…
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Episode 107 | Countercultural Parenting
Today's culture is defined by amorality, dishonesty, and discontentment. As a Christian parent, you want your children to reject these norms in favor of values like integrity, wisdom, and forgiveness. But how can you train them to do this when you're still falling short yourself? Author, speaker,...
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Episode 106 | Unlocking Our Hard Stories
Sandrine Nyembo Tucker shares her incredible testimony about fleeing her home country torn by civil war, and her journey of faith in overcoming shame and rejection. BIO Sandrine Nyembo Tucker, Christian speaker and homeschool mama to six children. She and her husband and family live in Baton…
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Episode 105 | How to Manage Emotions as a Family
When we recognize the root of our feelings, family life can be more manageable for everyone involved. Help your kids deal with their big feelings and set yourself free from extra guilt and shame. BIO Michelle Nietert MA, LPC–S is an author and speaker and Clinical Director of Community Counseling...
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Episode 104 | Be Intentional and Keep it Simple
Homeschool mama of 20 years and counting, Susan Seay brings practical wisdom to moms in the thick of home education and home management. She is a mentor, life coach, and international author and speaker. QUOTES "As a family, we work together. We mess it up, we fix it together." "Stop taking...
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Episode 103 | How to Train Your Kids in Home Care
Making your home easier to manage so you can be free to enjoy your life! Join me and Trisha Childers, our home care expert at Practical Family. Mama, you are not the only person to contribute to the effort of keeping your home in order. Learn how to Drip Delegate by beginning with the end in…
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Episode 102 | Boy Mom Strong: Building Young Men of High Character
Raising young men in today's world can be tough, but not impossible. Monica Swanson encourages moms to study their sons to form real relationships and lasting character. Resources Mentioned in this Episode MonicaSwanson.com Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You Character Training Course...
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Episode 101 | Why Motherhood Matters and How to Handle Homeschool
Veteran homeschool mother September McCarthy give her best advice about homeschooling with purpose and why motherhood matters so much in these early years. September McCarthy is a wife and Mother of 10 children, and 8 grandchildren. Cohost of the Mom2Mom podcast, founder and host of the Moms...
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Episode 100 | 10 Things I've Learned about being Brave Enough to do Scary Things
Jenn and Jordan reflect on the journey to 100 episodes and being brave enough to step into new seasons. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Arlene Pellicane Episodes Episode 010 | Keep Calm While Staying Connected Episode 037 | Raising Strong Parents in a Child Centered Culture Jenn's first...
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Episode 099 | STRONG ENOUGH - Your Education is Never Wasted
Education does not lie in a college degree, but our willingness to be lifelong learners. Here's what you need to take the next step in wisdom. Resources Mentioned in this Episode All the Things Vodcast with Tiffany Jo Baker - Episode 8 All the Things Vodcast with Tiffany Jo Baker - Episode 9 Most...
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Episode 098 | Understanding Your ADHD Child
Understand the brain of an ADHD child, and how the family can work together to support their heart, mind, and spirit. Connect with Dr. Sharon Saline Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode DrSaline.com What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew Dr. Saline's card…
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Episode 097 | STRONG ENOUGH - Why Envy Kills Just About Everything
Why do other moms seem to have it all together while you're still struggling to hold on? Take simple steps to overcome envy and celebrate others as you grow. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Caught in Comparison episode Mel Robbins Seeing Green: Don't Let Envy Color Your Joy How Not to Envy…
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Episode 096 | Talking With Your Kids About Race - Part 2
We continue the conversation about race and how to move forward in our communities to educate ourselves and be open to change. Connect with Lucreita Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Resources Mentioned in this Episode What Lies Between Us (study guide) Romans 12:2 Race: The Power of an...
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Episode 095 | Talking With Your Kids About Race - Part 1
Race education begins in the home. Lucretia Berry and I discuss first steps parents can take to have these important conversations with our kids. Connect with Lucreita Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Resources Mentioned in this Episode What Lies Between Us (study guide) Grit n Grace...
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Episode 094 | How to Identify and Heal from Hurtful Friendships
When friendships don't go as planned, we can fall back on the truth that keeps us trusting the next opportunity. Connect with Mary Twitter | Facebook Resources Mentioned in this Episode Website Seven Deadly Friendships - Mary DeMuth Practical Family Resource Group Email Jenn your response to this...
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Episode 093 | STRONG ENOUGH - Finding Your Friend Circle
Digging into the best things to look for in a friendship, how to be a good friend, and how to find your village. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Enneagram Personalities Episode Your Friendship Superpower According to Your Enneagram Type Seven Deadly Friendships, Mary DeMuth Friendish by Kelly...
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Episode 092 | Your Game Plan to Raise Strong Kids
Replace frustration with joy by giving yourself and your children permission to be the strong person God made them to be. Connect with the Millers Facebook | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode Millers Website Incredible Kids: Free Assessment Play to Their Strengths book StrengthsFinders
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Episode 091 | STRONG ENOUGH - How Deep Struggle Leads to Great Growth
Do struggle and growth go hand in hand? Listen in to discover how valuable it is to be bad at something. Resources Mentioned in this Episode I Need You to Struggle - Practicing Perseverance Age Appropriate Responsibilities Cornhole game Jillian Michaels Workouts Going on a Bear Hunt (children's...
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Episode 090 | How to Hold on to Hope in the Hard Places
How to find hope and ask for the help you need when difficult and uncertain times convince you that your situation is hopeless. Connect with Sarah Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode CaringBridge.com Episode 009 - Practical Family Podcast Alongside: A...
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Episode 089 | STRONG ENOUGH - Why We Can't See Our Own Potential
Jenn and Jordan talk about four things that keep us from seeing our own potential, and the people and practices we need to keep around us to see ourselves clearly, and take action on that next right thing. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Episode 087 | STRONG ENOUGH - When You're Caught in...
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Episode 088 | Your Family Plan to Be Ready For Anything
When you are ready for anything, there is peace that comes instead of panic. Use Kathi Lipp's essential resource to plan for any crisis. Connect with Kathi Facebook | Twitter | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis Big or…
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Episode 087 | STRONG ENOUGH - Caught in Comparison
Jenn and Jordan review four things we tend to do when we're living in insecurity, caused by comparison, and how to release yourself from that trap. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Episode 085 | STRONG ENOUGH - Discover Your Unique Personality Home on Purpose with Trisha Childers
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Episode 086 | Four Keys to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Help your kids navigate through the dangers of social media, porn and video games with a practical step-by-step system. Connect with Dean Instagram | FaceBook | Twitter Resources Mentioned in This Episode FamilyTechGamePlan.com (Use coupon code: "FAMILY") Episode 060 | How to Prepare For the Sex...
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Episode 085 | STRONG ENOUGH - Discover Your Unique Personality
Part of realizing our strengths is accepting that we are made differently… and that is okay. Listen to the testimonies of moms who are learning to accept themselves for who they are, and grow with God's help. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Enneagram Personality Test Episode 071 | Using the...
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Episode 084 | How to Recognize the F.O.M.O that Disrupts Your Happy Home
Don't let the fear of missing out (FOMO) keep you from a peaceful home life. Overcome overwhelm by making simple decisions every day. Connect with Kathi Facebook | Twitter | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Clutter Free Home: Making Room For Your Life Sign: People Who Love to Eat Are...
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Episode 083 | Recognizing Triggers in Your Marriage - Part 2
Join part 2 of my conversation with Amber Lia and Guy Lia, authors of the book Marriage Triggers, and discover healthy ways to respond to your spouse. Connect with Guy & Amber Lia! MotherOfKnights.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Resources Mentioned in this Episode Marriage Triggers…
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Episode 082 | Recognizing Triggers in Your Marriage - Part 1
If your marriage has suffered from lack of communication, affection, or care, you may be dealing with deep triggers that cause you to respond to each other in unhealthy ways. Listen in on part 1 of this 2 part episode series with Amber Lia and Guy Lia, authors of the book Marriage Triggers.…
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Episode 081 | STRONG ENOUGH - Enough, Already
In this first episode of the Strong Enough Series, Jennifer and Jordan discuss the fear of not being enough, and what this looks like for mothers. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Join the Strong Enough Facebook Group! Getting to Grateful Theology of Enough Margin: Restoring Emotional…
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Episode 080 | Give Yourself Permission to Change Priorities
Don't be afraid to change directions in the new year. Give yourself permission to change priorities by following these three simple steps. Jenn wraps up 2019 by rolling out a new plan with a new co-host! Jordan Marzan joins us in this last episode of the year as a fresh voice in a conversation to...
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Episode 079 | Simple Steps to DIY Your Family Relationships - Dr. Shannon Warden
When it comes to building family relationships that last, you can do it yourself: model compassion, love, and forgiveness. Every day. Connect with Shannon Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode The DIY Guide to Building a Family that Lasts Website Things I…
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Episode 078 | How Our Personalities Help Us to Build Community - Brandon & Amy Hawkins
Join our conversation as a husband and wife share their perspectives on personalities and how to grow as an extrovert or an introvert. Connect with Brandon and Amy Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode Free Enneagram Test (learn your type!) 5 Love Languages - Gary Chapman (learn your love...
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Episode 077 | How to Equip Your Kids with Reasonable Faith - Hillary Morgan Ferrer
As a Christian parent, you can pass on a reasonable faith to your kids! Embrace the power of apologetics with this valuable resource. Connect with Hillary Facebook | Twitter Resources Mentioned in this Episode MamaBearApologetics.com C.S. Lewis - Trilema of Liar, Lord Lunatic, from Mere...
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Episode 076 | Making Room So You Can Do What's Best - Billie Jauss
If you struggle with doing too much, you're in good company. Learn to discern between the good and the necessary, and make room for God to move. Connect with Billie Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Making Room: Doing Less So God Can Do More Billie's...
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Episode 075 | Winning the Battle Over Distraction - Amanda Bacon & Anne-Renee Gumley
Moms can win the battle over distraction when we recognize our habits and become intentional about our choices. Fight the shiny distractions in your life! Connect with Amanda and Anne-Renee Anne-Renee's Instagram | Anne-Renee's Website Amanda's Instagram | Amanda's Website Resources Mentioned in...
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Episode 074 | Prepare Yourself to Plan for Christmas - Kathi Lipp
Christmas doesn't have to be stressful! When you prepare yourself to plan for Christmas, everybody wins. Kathi Lipp is here with help for the holidays! Connect with Kathi Facebook | Twitter | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Christmas Project Planner on Amazon Christmas Project Planner…
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Episode 073 | Finding Joy in the Middle of Mayhem - Kristi Clover
Finding joy can be difficult when you've go so many people to take care of! Never fear, because Kristi Clover is here to help calm your nerves and walk you step by step through home routines that work. Connect with Kristi Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Pinterest | Website Resources Mentioned in...
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Episode 072 | Using the Enneagram to Build Thriving Relationships - Part 2 - Jeff & Beth McCord
Part two exploring how the Enneagram can help build your relationships with Enneagram coaches, authors, and spouses, Beth and Jeff McCord. Connect with the McCords Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving...
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Episode 071 | Using the Enneagram to Build Thriving Relationships - Part 1 - Jeff & Beth McCord
Explore how the Enneagram can help build your relationships with Enneagram coaches, authors, and spouses, Beth and Jeff McCord. Connect with the McCords Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Resources Mentioned in this Episode Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered…
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Episode 070 | Hitting Hard Topics with Teens - Cheri Fletcher
Cheri Fletcher helps parents to prepare parents for hard topics with teens. Here are the things your kids want to know, and how to address them. Connect with Cheri Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube Resources Mentioned in this Episode CheriFletcher.com Join The Game PlanCommunicator Academy...
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Episode 069 | Home on Purpose 2.0
Home on Purpose, a comprehensive video series taught by Trisha Childers helps you to live a simpler and more functional home life. Sign up for Home On Purpose 2.0 Today! Resources Mentioned in this Episode Find a MOPS Group Noom.com Also by Trisha Original Home on Purpose Episode Part 1 Original...
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Episode 068 | Real Talk for Moms on Purity and Intimacy
Award-winning author of 7 books, Sheila Wray Gregoire is passionate about helping women to keep the passion alive in their marriage. Connect with Shelia Facebook | Twitter | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode Good Girls Guide to Great Sex (and you thought bad girls have all the fun) To...
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Episode 067 | How Connected Wives Build Stronger Marriages
Many wives feel a longing to be more connected with their husbands. Begin to build a stronger marriage with author and speaker Amanda Davison. Connect with Amanda Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode A Wife Like Me Dear Wife: 10 Minute Invitations to Practice Connection with Your Husband A...
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Episode 066 | When Your Career Takes a Detour for Family
Detouring for motherhood, the prospect of being a SAHM can be scary. Jen Babakhan encourages us that motherhood can be the best detour you'll ever take. Connect with Jen Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Resources Mentioned in this Episode Jen's Website Order Detoured: The Messy, Grace-Filled…
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Episode 065 | Becoming Brave Women: Creating a Connected Community
How can women find real, genuine friendships with other women? Beloved author Robin Jones Gunn shares her new book and the life transitions women go through to become their true selves. Connect With Robin Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | Website Resources Mentioned in this Episode...
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Episode 064 | Exhale to Find the Real You
Are you a recovering perfectionist? Our guests today have just the encouragement you need to exhale and lose who you're not, love who you are, to live your one life well. Connect with Amy Carroll Facebook | Instagram | Website Connect with Cheri Gregory Facebook | Instagram | Website NEW: EXHALE...
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The Practical Family Podcast is hosted by Jennifer Bryant and Tom and Jen Catanzaro. As former teachers and homeschool parents, Tom and the Jens offer practical guidance and faith-based approaches to family life and communication. The Practical Family Podcast is a show by parents, for parents, a collaborative team from different family structures, bringing you diverse voices and experiences from a Christian perspective.
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