Episodes
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You'll fill your car’s gas tank before it hits E. Would you do the same for yourself? Rachel shares what her vehicle taught her about the warning signs she'd been ignoring — and what changed when she stopped waiting for low gas warning light.
In this episode, Rachel shares how choosing prayer and relationship over the internet has shaped her parenting for 18 years — and how that same choice helped a fearful new mom find peace.
Rachel shares the uncomfortable conversation that made her quit social media in 2018 — and why she's now considering going back, on her own terms.
In this episode, Rachel shares three ordinary moments that taught her a hard but valuable lesson: asking for help is humility. Doing it all alone is pride.
In this episode, Rachel shares what she learned about trust, provision, and why it's never too late to turn things around.
Rachel tells a personal story about paying attention to what lights your kids up and shares how quietly leaning in at the right opportunities can help your child discover their gifts and talents.
This one's for the dads — and the moms who love them.
AI is here to stay. In this episode, Mike and Rachel explain how to approach AI with your children and practical steps to take in training them to use it appropriately.
The internet is full of information but empty of wisdom — and Titus 2 has a 2,000-year-old solution to that problem.
Your family doesn't want variety — they want to know Tuesday means tacos. In this episode, Rachel shares a simple system that makes meal planning effortless.
In this episode, Rachel shares how to find purpose in the midst of dirty dishes and bedtime battles.
In this episode, Rachel shares the books that made the cross-country family road trip a delight.
Rachel shares how to model faith, establish screen boundaries, and cultivate gratitude in ways that actually stick as children learn more from watching our daily habits than listening to our parenting lectures.
Rachel shares the simple, sanity-saving routines that help her family trade daily chaos for calm — because peace doesn’t just happen, it’s built (usually the night before).
Rachel invites listeners to slow down and live courageously today.
Rachel shares her perspective on intentional hat wearing to help avoid being unfocused, frantic, and stuck.
Rachel & Mike share the inspiration behind their 2026 words for the year.
Rachel shares how Icelanders turned giving and reading books at Christmas into a cozy national pastime, and how families today can continue the Christmas book flood tradition. Bookworm Read-Aloud Revival Jolabokaflod Close Reads podcast Ready Player One by Ernest Cline A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens The Lightning Thief by Percy Jackson The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson An Elephant & Piggie Biggie by Mo Willems Mike’s Personal Retreat Planner
Rachel shares a simple yet profound message about staying connected and abiding in the vine.
In this episode, Rachel discusses the importance of identifying personal weaknesses and building a strong support system to compensate through delegation.
Rachel explores how intentional activities outside the classroom can help build character, leadership, creativity, and resilience.
Mike and Rachel share the intentionality behind their recent family trip and details on how they made it happen.
In this episode, Rachel reflects on her own career journey and shares her experience of walking her oldest son through navigating potential career paths.
Rachel provides an insightful look into the many rewards that come from immersing oneself in a good story. This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Jane Austen Books A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
In this episode, Rachel encourages listeners to reflect on the moments in their lives that made an impact as a way to be encouraged to keep going and keep growing.
