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Fifteen years ago, our lives were filled with stress and busyness. While I thought I was doing everything right to work FOR my family by homeschooling during the day and working at night, I didn’t see that my relationship with my husband and my kids was struggling.

Have you ever felt that way? We can get so wrapped up in doing and being productive that we miss out on what matters most. That’s not to say that doing things is wrong, but we often sacrifice necessary good things to pursue other good things. And when this happens, we forget to care for our souls with the things that matter most.

In this episode, we are exploring how to move into a life where we can work with purpose and passion, all while having a deep sense of peace and rest at the same time. To help us do that is our guest, Dr. Laurel Emory. Laurel is a writer, speaker, podcaster, and accomplished business and leadership coach. Her heart is centered on helping others cultivate confidence and joy in life and work.

Laurel shares with us:
The importance of valuing things outside of what is productiveSigns that God is inviting you to restAdditional resources to help you as you pursue restAnd more!We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Show Notes: https://growinghometogether.com/laurel-emory-67

In our previous episode, we discussed how to prepare ourselves to launch our children into adulthood. Continuing on this theme, this episode focuses on parenting young adults, which is particularly important to Rob and me since it's a topic that's close to our hearts.

We delve into the heartache that comes with parenting a wayward child and aim to offer you the hope and encouragement you need. Joining us in this discussion is our guest and friend, Mary DeMuth, who is the author of the book, Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy. Mary is an international speaker, podcaster, and author of over 40 books. She understands firsthand what it's like to overcome a difficult past and helps others write a new story in their lives.

Mary shares with us:
Why our joy shouldn’t be dependent on our children’s decisionsThe role our convictions should and shouldn’t have in our relationship with our childrenHow having a wayward child can bring you closer to JesusAnd more!We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Show Notes: https://growinghometogether.com/mary-demuth-66

In this episode, we are going to discuss a stage of parenting that isn’t talked about as much. It’s what is known as the “messy middle” of parenting, where your kids are preparing to leave the nest for good. The questions and situations you have to deal with as your children start to assert their independence can be quite challenging.

We are excited to have Brenda Yoder with us to discuss how we can prepare our hearts and our homes for our kids to leave the nest. Brenda is the author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind, a mom, speaker, podcaster, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and life coach who gives biblical wisdom to parents who want to launch their children well.

Brenda shares with us:
The reality of “mom grief”How to be kid-led in your parentingPreparing your own heart for shifting your roleWe hope you enjoy this conversation!

Show Notes: https://growinghometogether.com/brenda-yoder-65

We know many couples who have split up or who are seriously questioning their future together, and the one thing that is crystal clear with all of them is that their relationship did not break down overnight.

You may be wondering where your marriage will stand in 2023 or if you can overcome the hurts and conflicts that have happened in your marriage. If you have been looking for a change but don’t know where to start then you’ll want to pay special attention to this episode!

Our guests, Mark and Jill Savage know the stress and pain that comes with a broken marriage. They know the habits, assumptions, and choices that can pull couples apart. Jill is the author of 14 books, two of which are co-authored with Mark. They frequently speak about marriage and offer coaching to other couples.

Mark & Jill share with us:
Their personal story of repairing their marriageThe slow fades that can erode a marriageThe difference between forgiveness and making amendsAnd ways to reignite your marriage!
We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Show Notes: https://growinghometogether.com/mark-jill-savage-64

For the majority of our marriage, we had a traditional schedule where Rob would head off to an office job in the morning while I would stay at home with the children. But a few years ago, we flipped our lives upside down to pursue self-employment together as partners. This transition made us realize that we had a lot to learn, not just as marriage partners but as life and business partners.

That is why we are so excited to introduce Robert and Kay Lee Fukui. They have a consulting business where they guide other married entrepreneurs to create a thriving marriage and a prosperous business.

Robert and Kay Lee share with us:
The importance of knowing how to resolve conflictWhy more sales aren’t the solution to business stressHow setting aside time for rest is the most productive thing you can doThe focus of their book Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life BalanceAnd more!
We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Show Notes: https://growinghometogether.com/Robert-Kay-Lee-Fukui-63

Every married couple will face challenges throughout their marriage. It could be dealing with a serious health crisis, mental illness, parenting prodigal children, infertility, financial setbacks, or overwhelming work and responsibilities. From the day a couple says “I do,” they set out on a journey that holds inevitable struggles and threats to a happy and lasting marriage relationship.

Today’s guest, Gary Thomas, offers a powerful teaching on how to make your marriage a fortress that can stand up to the battles you will face with your spouse. In this episode, we are going to hone in on just one of those battles: the pain and brokenness from our past that we each bring into a marriage. He also helps us to understand:

- The effect the world has on our marriages
- How your past has shaped who you are and how you react
- The importance of getting curious about your behaviors
- The power of God to redeem your past hurts and strengthen your marriage
- And more!

We are praying that you enjoy this conversation!

Show Notes: https://growinghometogether.com/gary-thomas-62