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Roots and Wings Podcast

by Chip Richter

Roots and Wings Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Brittany Estep and her dad... veteran, award winning, children's singer-songwriter and family ministry guy Chip Richter. This podcast is a conversation about faith, family and parenting and all of the joys and challenges that come with that.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 91- "Season Two Finale"

    Publish Date 6-8-20 We are wrapping up our second season with this week's episode. In this episode Chip and Brittany check in with the listeners about the feeling of transition happening this time of year for all of us ... and does it not seem somehow to carry more weight in light of all that has...

  2. Episode 90 - "Talkin' Bout The Enneagram Part 2 " Monica Stryffeler

    Publish Date 6-1-20 We are joined by "Favorite Guest" of the Podcast, Monica Stryffeler for Part 2 of this excellent introduction to the Enneagram... what it is, where comes from, and the healthful benefits personally as well as in our family relationships. Monica explains each of the Enneagram...

  3. Episode 89 - "Talkin' Bout' The Enneagram-Monica Stryffeler"

    Publish Date 5-25-20 Here's another episode we recorded several weeks back just as the Isolation orders were coming down from the State. I was excited to get this one posted and then follow it up with a part two but ... *GASP* I lost the audio files!!! ;-( Thankfully I had the Zoom Files so…

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  4. Episode 88 - Encore- "You're A Better parent Than You Think You Are"

    Publish Date 5-18-20 This is an "Encore Episode" and yes it's true that is just a fancy way of saying a re-run ,,, but there's good reason and some thought being given behind this decision too... you'll me explain that during the introduction. I hope this epiode is an encouraging onefor you ....

  5. Episode 87 - "Grace and Space"

    Publish Date 5-11-20 we are just checking in with everyone and asking how are you doing? Chip and Brittany invite you to listen to their conversation as they are celebrating Motherhood and Mother's Day and also talking about how important to give "Grace and Space" to one another as we transition...

  6. Episode 86 - "Your Story Is Still Being Written"

    Publish Date 5-4-20 Megan Osborn returns to the Podcast this week with some great thoughts about labels... specifically the kind of labels that get attached to children. As a preschool Teacher and now a Mom of a little girl who has some special circumstances in her life, Megan brings an…

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  7. Episode 85 "Parker & Alexander - All Of Us - Bible Songs for Everyone"

    Publish Date 4-27-20 This is a special super full episode with the guys from the popular OKC based band Spaghetti Eddie... who have just released a new CD of Bible Songs under the name Parker & Alexander. You'll get to meet the band, hear some of the new songs from the Album and hear some fun…

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  8. Episode 84 - Part 2 "Maintaining Mental Health In Pandemic"

    Publish Date 4-20-20 This is Part 2 of our discussion about how we can maintain our Mental Health during these unprecedented and anxious times. We're all learning how important self-care is to maintaining and promoting a healthy immune system, but what about our Mental Health? In this week's...

  9. Episode 83 - "Maintaining Mental Health During Pandemic"

    Publish Date 4-13-20 During these unprecedented and anxious times we're all learning how important self-care is to maintaining and promoting a healthy immune system. In this week's episode we are focusing on some ways to help us maintain our mental health. Our special guest, Licensed Therapist…

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  10. Episode 82 - "This Little Light of Mine"

    Publish Date 4-6-20 Chip and Brittany are reunited in this week's episode! Welcome back Brittany... we've missed you. The conversation this week is looking for some positives in the midst of this pandemic. We hope you find this one encouraging and helpful as we just kind talk through some of our...

  11. Episode 81 - "Teachers Offer Tips for Parents Doing School at Home"

    Publish Date 4-30-20 We are getting some great advice this week from Malone University's Professor of Education Dr. Beth Clark-Thomas and her daughter Madsen Thomas who is a 2nd grade Teacher in the Washington DC area. In this interview Beth and Madsen are offering some very practical and, we…

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  12. Episode 80- "Re-Set"

    Publish Date 3-23-20 There's a feeling in air... it's like the whole world is being forced to take a pause... slow down... and re-set. In this episode Chip shares some thoughts about how the circumstances we find ourselves in might be an "opportunity" for a family Re-Set or maybe even a personal...

  13. Episode 79 - "Talking To Your Kids About the Coronavirus"

    Publish Date 3-16-20 We wanted to offer some encouragement to parents and Grandparents this week about talking to the children in your family about the event happening the around the world due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. We also wanted to just share some resources we've found that might help as...

  14. Episode 78 - "Dad Episode" Discipline, Do-overs and Apologies

    Publish Date 3-9-20 It's another Dad Episode and the guys are tackling, what for some might be a Hot Button subject... Disciplining Children. Listen in on the conversation as they talk about the challenging and changing dynamics around this topic.

  15. Episode 77 - "Who Are You & Who Am I?"

    Publish Date 3-2-20 “Who are you, Lord my God, and who am I?” One of the stories about St. Francis of Assisi relates how a brother watched the saint in prayer, and heard him pray the words, “Who are you, Lord my God, and who am I?” Even the Saints were needing to find their identity in Christ......

  16. Episode 76 - "Risky Business"

    Publish Date 2-24-20 It sounds counter intuitive when you sat it but letting your kids take risks and fail is actually a really good parenting move on your part! This week's topic was inspired by Episode 71 "We Have To Try" and Josh's comment that he wanted to give their daughter Riley permission...

  17. Episode 75 - Dad Episode "Does Your Wife Make You Better?"

    Publish Date 2-17-20 This week we have another Brand New Dad Episode... this week the conversation is short but sweet here on the heels of Valentines Day. We thought it appropriate to share this really excellent conversation as the guys share honestly about how their wives are making them better...

  18. Episode 74 (Dad Episode) "Thoughts from Dad's about Raising Kids in the #MeToo Era "

    Publish Date 2-10-20 We are back this week with another installment of the Dad Episodes. Chip is joined by sometime co-host Josh Osborn, Josh Graham, Joe Osborn and Chris Holm. Chip asks this question... "How has the #Metoo movement affected you in your parenting goals, style with your kids? All…

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  19. Episode 73- Seeds Of Love

    Publish Date 2-3-20 When it comes to conversations around those BIG topics like LOVE... how do you make it small enough or simple enough to share with children? Or heck with anyone of any age... even for yourself... how do we practically apply any of this within our families? Chip and Brittany…

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  20. Love, Love, Love, Love

    Publish Date 1-27-20 As we have been thinking about the new season of our podcast we have been captivated by this idea of the Transforming Power of God's Love. So Love... is what we're going to be just living with for awhile in our podcast. Chip and Britt pick up where they left off from the…

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  21. Episode 71 - "We Have To Try" with Josh & Megan Osborn

    Publish Date 1-20-20 This week we are transporting our listeners to The Upper Room Fellowship in Columbiana, Ohio on a recent Sunday morning to hear some good words from Josh and Megan Osborn. If you haven't heard their story check out the interview we did with them last year. It's a multi part...

  22. Episode 70 - "New Year Same You"

    Publish Date 1-13-20 How are those Resolutions going? Do you feel sometimes a bit overwhelmed by all the New Year New Leaf, New Year New You chatter that is just about everywhere this time of year? Chip and Britt have a pretty lively conversation around this topic... Chip is kind weary of it…

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  23. Season 2 Welcome Back Video Episode (Audio Only)

    Publish Date 1-6-20 We are back everyone and happy to be kicking off season 2 of the podcast, We really are just wanting to greet you all and re-connect in this episode but also we thought it would be fun to shoot some video and post as well. So to kick off this new season we are welcoming you in...

  24. Episode 68 - Finale Episode before Summer Break

    Publish Date 5-27-19 After 68 consecutive weekly published episode, we've decided to take a summer hiatus to refresh, renew and regroup. In this episode Chip and Brittany offer you, the listener their wish for you for this summer. Have a great summer and please if you get the chance to leave a 5...

  25. Episode 67 - "The Dad Episodes" - Part Three

    Publish Date 5-20-19 This is Part Three of our "Dad Episodes Series"... We've been wanting to record some episodes that would speak to and encourage our Dad Listeners. So we thought what better way to connect with all the Dads in the audience than to have a bunch of Dads on the Podcast! So we...

  26. Episode 66 - "3 Most Important Things A Child Needs From A Parent"

    Publish Date 5-13-19 3 Most Important Things ... a child needs from a parent... Time, Touch, and Attention. Of course, there may be more than 3 for sure but these have to be in the top 10 at least. Listen to Chip and Britt's conversation and see if this episode stirs something up in you. Also,...

  27. Episode 65 - "Podcast News - Changes Coming"

    Publish Date 5-6-19 We are sharing some Podcast News with you our listeners this week. The Roots and Wings Podcast will be taking a hiatus for the summer months of June, July, and August. The last episode for the spring will be May 27th then we will be taking the summer to consider what's been...

  28. Episode 64 - The Dad Episodes - Part Two

    Publish Date 4-29-19 This is Part Two of our "Dad Episodes Series"... We've been wanting to record some episodes that would speak to and encourage our Dad Listeners. So we thought what better way to connect with all the Dads in the audience than to have a bunch of Dads on the Podcast! So we...

  29. Episode 63 - "I Know What You're Gonna Say"

    Publish Date 4-22-19 Are you saying things to your kids over and over again till they know what you're going to say before you even say it? Hopefully, what they're hearing from you over and over again are words of love and encouragement rather than constantly being corrected or reprimanded. Why…

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  30. Episode 62 - "The Dad Episodes" -Part One

    Publish Date 4-15-19 We've been wanting to record some episodes that would speak to and encourage our Dad Listeners. So we thought what better way to connect with all the Dads in the audience than to have a bunch of Dads on the Podcast! So we are kicking off Part One of "The Dad Episodes" with…

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  31. Episode 61 - ENCORE "My Dad's Coat"

    Publish Date 4-8-19 It's the beginning of touring season for Chip and we are working on producing some great interviews to air this spring and summer. So we're bringing you a Special ENCORE Episode this week an episode that was a favorite of our listeners when it first aired in March of last…

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  32. Episode 60 - "Roots and Wings Workshop Update"

    Publish Date 4-1-19 Fresh off the road from a Root and Wings Workshop and Family Concert Chip shares with Brittany a bit about a really special time with Parents in Columbus, Ohio. Get all the info about out how to bring the Roots and Wings Workshop bundled with a Family Concert to your community.

  33. Episode 59 - "Making The Ordinary Extraordinary"

    Publish Date 3-25-19 In this episode we have the special pleasure of interviewing another Father/Daughter Team... Greg Aker and his daughter Leslie Garrity. We got wind of a very special Father/Daughter relationship that Greg and Leslie share and we wanted to talk to them about it so we invited...

  34. Episode 58 - "Perfect Parents and Perfect Kids"

    Publish Date 3-18-19 There's no such thing as "Perfect Parenting" or "Perfect Children" it's just not a reality. So why then do we spend so much of our lives either striving for perfection or demanding perfection in others when the truth is we are all imperfect people? So many of us walk around...

  35. Episode 57 - "Author/Blogger Kristen Tiber & Celebrate Every Day With Me"

    Publish Date 3-11-19 Special guest Author-Blogger-Speaker-Event Planner-Mom Kristen Tiber is on the podcast this week. Kristen and her husband, Dan, met on a blind date fifteen years ago. Two years later, they married and now have two elementary-aged children. Kristen shares her story of how she...

  36. Episode 56 - "Back From Vacation Just Checking In"

    Publish Date 3-4-19 Britt is back from Sarasota, Florida and fresh off of Siesta Key Beach feeling renewed, refreshed and full of some thoughtful and encouraging things to share... also just a little tan too :-)

  37. Episode 55 - "Some Day You're Gonna Miss This"

    Publish Date 2-25-19 Chip is flying solo in this shortened episode as Brittany is away on Spring Break! In this episode Chip shares a story and some wisdom he received as a young father from a man who loved Jesus, loved his family and loved people. We hope you find these thoughts encouraging and...

  38. Episode 54 - "You're A Better Parent Than You Think You Are"

    Publish Date 2-18-19 We hope this episode will be an encouraging one for you. As always we are cheering you on in your parenting adventure with this thought.... "You are a better parent than you think you are" So how can we say that? Well... listen in and find out and be encouraged. Join the...

  39. Episode 52 - "8 Ways To Exasperate Your Kids"

    Publish Date 2-4-19 ​I was going through some old file folders and found some notes I jotted down from a radio show discussion panel on parenting. I honestly don't remember the name of the radio show or source but I thought they were important enough to write down at the time and rediscovering…

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  40. Episode 51 - "Mid Winter Funk"

    Publish Date 1-28-19 Here in the "Bleak Mid Winter" we are thinking about the rhythms and seasons of life. In this particular season we all begin to feel the effects of shorter days and longer night of ice and snow and cold if you live in the northern part of the United States. Chip and Brittany...

  41. Episode 50 - "Forgiveness and Parenting"

    Publish Date 1-21-19 We're thinking about how important it is for us to seek and share forgiveness for healthy, vibrant family relationships. For parents it's vital for us to model forgiveness in our homes. Here's a link to the Ted Radio Podcast "Forgiveness" episode that inspired this conversation.

  42. Episode 49 - "Emmanuel Still With Us"

    Publish Date 1-14-19 We're all still feeling the newness of 2019 and the sense of standing on the threshold of something new and that anything could happen! Are you ready to dive in? In this episode Chip and Brittany are inviting you out to play in the fresh new fallen snow of a brand new year!...

  43. Episode 48 - "Where We've Been and Where We're Going - Marking Time"

    Publish Date 1-7-19 It's the first episode of 2019 and Chip and Brittany are talking about all the feelings and emotions that come as we stand on the threshold of brand new year. They talk about the importance of not only marking time and celebrated where we've been also making a plan and having…

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  44. Episode 47 - The Happy New Year Episode

    Publish Date 12-31-18 Here in the midst of a Holiday season it's the last episode of 2018... Chip and Brittany are reflecting a bit on the beginnings of R&W Podcast and some of their favorite moments. They also share a few stats and are asking for your input as well. Happy New Year!!!

  45. Episode 46 - The Christmas Eve Episode

    Publish Date 12-24-18 Grab a cup of Christmas cheer, pull up a seat next to the fire and join the conversation. Chip and Brittany reflect on Christmas and time spent with the ones you love and the ones who love you. Wishing you a very merry Christmas. The Christmas music heard in this episode is...

  46. Episode 45 - The Christmas Memories Episode

    Publish Date 12-17-18 It's our Christmas Memories Episode... We've gathered some wonderful Christmas music along with even more wonderful Christmas Memories from some of our listeners and friends. We hope you enjoy this one and maybe make some memories with your family and friends this Christmas...

  47. Episode 44 - Must Be Santa a Christmas Controversy

    Publish Date 12-10-18 It's the one about the Christmas Controversy. What do you tell your kids about Santa Claus... is he real... is he pretend... or neither? Chip and Brittany are talking about their own experience about how Brittany's dad handled it one way and then another way after a change…

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  48. Episode 43 - "Bringing Advent Home"

    Publish Date 12-3-18 This past Sunday, December 2nd, was the kick-off for the first Sunday of Advent. This week Brittany and Chip are talking about Advent, what it's all about, how people celebrate it and how you can bring the season of Advent into your home and share it with your children....

  49. Episode 42 - "Why Are Kids Impatient, Bored, Friendless and Entitled?"

    Publish Date 11-26-18 This week Chip and Brittany are talking about and unpacking an article from Victoria Prooday who is an occupational therapist with years of experience working with children, parents, and teachers. In her practice she is seeing something so widespread and alarming that they...

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Roots and Wings Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Brittany Estep and her dad... veteran, award winning, children's singer-songwriter and family ministry guy Chip Richter. This podcast is a conversation about faith, family and parenting and all of the joys and challenges that come with that.

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