The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

If you've ever felt guilty for struggling with anxiety or have a child who wrestles with worry, this conversation is for you. Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and counselor, is on the show to talk about her latest book, Prayers for Peace of Mind: Scripture and Encouragement for Days of Anxiety, Worry and Stress.
Holley shares practical and compassionate tools for families navigating fear and worry, sharing on what God wants us to do with our anxieties, and what He really means when He says, "Do not fear."
3:27 How to turn your anxiety into excitement
5:58 Emotions: great messengers, terrible bosses
8:00 The real reason social media makes you anxious
13:22 You are beloved-- anchor yourself in this truth
16:30 Introverts, anxiety and the overstimulation connection
23:41 How to signal to your kids that they are safe
27:27 The prayer that carried Holley through her hardest season

Connect with Holley Gerth and grab a free, 5-day excerpt of her book at holleygerth.com/peace.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

With his signature whimsy and curiosity, bestselling author Bob Goff takes us on a journey with the Savior in his new book, A Journey with Jesus: An Interactive Guide Through the Holy Land. Bob shares what being in Israel and walking where Jesus walked taught him about wonder. You'll hear about Bob's adventures in the cockpit of an airplane, the tenacity of faithful friends, and the beauty of experiencing life in person (not just watching a screen).
2:39 The Power of Second Touches and Authenticity
3:53 Making Bible Study Accessible for All
7:21 The Importance of Genuine Curiosity
13:00 The Value of Lame Friends and What They Can Teach Us
18:06 Keeping Eyes Fixed on Jesus Amidst Challenges
19:52 The Impact of Curiosity and Travel
Connect with Bob Goff and grab his book at bobgoff.com.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Abbie Halberstadt, mother of 10 kids and author of You Bet Your Stretch Marks, joins Arlene to dismantle the myth that moms should "love every minute" of parenting. Being a parent stretches your capacity like nothing else, but it also fills you with immense joy and has a lasting impact. Motherhood is good.
Abbie shares practical wisdom on prioritizing heart work over housework and reclaiming parental authority in a culture that overemphasizes children's emotions. This is a Biblical conversation for any mom who feels overwhelmed, frustrated that the kids won't listen, or guilty that she's not enjoying motherhood "enough."
05:17 - The myth of "loving every minute" of motherhood
10:08 - Dealing with comparison and mom guilt
12:18 - The danger of making parenting your identity
14:45 - Prioritizing heart work over housework
18:39 - Teaching kids to serve vs. being served
25:09 - "My kids won't listen to me" - understanding parental authority
26:30 - The problem with emotion-centered parenting
29:21 - Why kids need to know that "mama means what she says"
Learn more about Abbie Halberstadt on https://misformama.net/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/m.is.for.mama/
Check out Abbie's podcast, M is For Mama, and grab her book, You Bet Your Stretch Marks, anywhere books are sold.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Did you know Dr. Gary Chapman has teamed up with Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott to write a follow up book to his bestselling 5 Love Languages book?
Dr. Leslie Parrott joins Arlene today to talk about the new book, "The Love Language That Matters Most." While most of us know the five love languages, Leslie reveals that each language has specific "dialects" that can make or break how love is received. You will learn how to personalize love so your spouse, child, family member, or friend can really feel it.
Leslie explains why the love language that matters most is the OTHER persons (not yours), how to stay curious, and the power of asking, "What is one thing I could do to fill your love tank this week?"
04:12 - The love language that matters most is THEIRS, not yours
05:28 - The role of curiosity in loving well
10:08 - How to understand and best utilize love language "dialects"
19:25 - Loving your children in their love language
22:04 - How to adjust when your child becomes a teenager
24:37 - The power of brief connections with adult children
25:47 - Sometimes space and time ARE love
26:10 - The heart behind the book: Helping people deeply feel loved
Connect with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott at lesandleslie.com and grab their new book with Dr. Gary Chapman The Love Language that Matters Most anywhere books are sold or at 5LoveLanguages.com
Take the Premium Love Language Assessment here
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the FREE CHECKLIST to find out the 7 warning signs of screen overload.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Does your teen get angry? The answer is probably yes--leaving you with the question, "What do I do about it?" Dr. Gary Chapman joins us to talk about his new book, A Teen’s Guide to Conflict: How to Deal with Drama, Manage Anger, and Make Things Right. Tune in for practical ways parents can guide teenagers through anger, disrespect, and lack of motivation.
It turns out you can show up in a loving way even if your teen doesn't. Dr. Chapman emphasizes using loving consequences, modeling honor and responsibility, distinguishing healthy vs. unhealthy anger, building connection through shared experiences, and using books/discussion to help teens mature emotionally and relationally. We'll talk about:
01:37 Why rules & consequences are loving
04:38 Handling disrespect and teaching honor
11:35 Anger management, good vs. bad anger, confronting wrong kindly
17:50 Escaping victim mentality & returning good for evil
28:04 How to motivate withdrawn teens & the importance of dialogue
Pick up a copy of A Teen's Guide To Conflict and Dr. Chapman's other books including The Love Language That Matters Most at 5lovelanguages.com.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get access to 12 free resources to help you as a parent.
Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook
Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.