Our House with The Smylies

Jason Smylie and Malia Smylie
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We're Jason and Malia, married parents of four boys. We help families build the rhythms and rituals to bring God to the center of their home. Everything we share comes from our own living room, not a textbook. This podcast is for any family that's tired of surviving and ready to start thriving together.

  1. 6d ago

    We Put God at the Center of Our Home. Everything Changed.

    Jon and Danielle Mackin were already Christians, but looking back, they realized God was not truly at the center of their home. Their kids had seen conflict, their marriage lacked grace, and faith was mostly something they practiced on Sundays. In this episode of Our House with The Smylies, Jon and Danielle share how that began to change when they surrounded themselves with people who lived out their relationship with Jesus every day. Prayer, worship, grace, and repair slowly became part of their marriage and parenting. Now their kids still see disagreement, but they also see forgiveness, restoration, and a marriage they can feel secure in. Jon also shares how putting God at the center changed the way he approaches his business and trusts God with what comes next. If you want faith to become part of everyday family life, this conversation is a practical place to start. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 04:08 - Finding Peace in a Chaotic Home 05:22 - Raising Four Kids 08:34 - Discipline, Consequences, and Self-Control 14:57 - Why Repair After Discipline Matters 18:00 - Bringing Faith Into Everyday Family Life 22:10 - Helping Kids Build Their Own Faith 30:54 - Putting God at the Center of Marriage 35:38 - From Sunday Christianity to Everyday Faith 38:31 - How Grace Changed Their Marriage 41:09 - Letting Your Kids See Conflict and Repair 44:11 - Why Marriage Comes Before the Kids 53:49 - Putting God at the Center of Business 59:27 - Praying Over Clients and Surrendering Work 1:05:36 - The Importance of Christian Friendship Want to know where you can start bringing God to the center of your home? Take the 4-Minute Home Assessment Find out what’s quietly stealing the peace in your home, and discover the first step toward something healthier: https://www.ourhouse.faith/assessment Start Your First Faith-Filled Family Meeting This Week Download your free guide here: https://www.ourhouse.faith/ SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVv_2EP7ghi1VLKcFIceslA?sub_confirmation=1 We're Jason and Malia Smylie. We've been married over 15 years, have 4 boys, and we help families bring God to the center of their home, their marriage, and their business. #GodCenteredHome #ChristianMarriage #ChristianParenting #FaithAndFamily #ChristianFamily #MarriageAdvice #PuttingGodFirst #OurHousePodcast

    We Put God at the Center of Our Home. Everything Changed.

  2. Aug 6

    We Couldn't Get Pregnant Then Foster Care Made Us Parents

    For eight years, Desi and Steve hoped and prayed for a child. When doctors told them pregnancy was no longer likely, they had to face the possibility that becoming parents might look completely different from what they had imagined. Then, during an anniversary dinner, Steve said the words Desi had been trying to avoid: “We’re being called to foster care.” In this episode, Desi and Steve share their honest journey through infertility, foster care, adoption, grief, faith, and learning to trust God when life did not go according to plan. They talk openly about the fear of becoming attached to a foster child, the heartbreak of reunification, the strain foster care placed on their marriage, and the moments when they questioned whether they could continue. Desi also shares a painful moment when a court decision left her angry with God, only to discover later that He had been working behind the scenes the entire time. Timestamp: 00:00 From infertility to foster care 02:45 Desi and Steve’s faith journey 10:35 Eight years of infertility 11:39 Feeling called to foster care 18:12 Beginning the foster care process 20:07 Receiving their first placement 21:49 How foster care affected their marriage 25:27 Reunification and saying goodbye 31:06 Audrey’s adoption journey 32:26 Wrestling with anger toward God 36:06 Years of uncertainty in foster care 38:28 Loving a foster child as your own 42:00 The unexpected call about their son 46:39 How faith and community carried them 58:13 Supporting foster families 59:23 Creating peace in their home This episode is for couples facing infertility, families considering foster care or adoption, foster parents navigating uncertainty, and anyone learning to trust God when His plan looks different from their own. Your journey may not look the way you expected, but that does not mean God has forgotten your family. Watch the full episode to hear Desi and Steve’s powerful story of how foster care made them parents. WANT MORE PEACE IN YOUR HOME? Take our free home assessment at https://ourhouse.faith. It takes only a few minutes and will show you where to begin bringing God to the center of your home. ABOUT OUR HOUSE We’re Jason and Malia Smylie, married for almost 16 years with four boys. We’re not pastors, just parents sharing what we are learning about building a God-centered home filled with more peace, contentment, and joy. New episodes every week. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVv_2EP7ghi1VLKcFIceslA?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://ourhouse.faith Email: info@ourhouse.faith #Infertility #FosterCare #AdoptionStory #ChristianParenting #ChristianFamily #FaithJourney #FosterParents #GodsPlan #MarriagePodcast #OurHouse

    We Couldn't Get Pregnant Then Foster Care Made Us Parents

  3. Jul 30

    What We Wish We'd Known BEFORE Traveling With 4 Kids

    Traveling with kids rarely goes exactly as planned. Flights get delayed, children have meltdowns, routines disappear, and something almost always goes wrong. After 14 years of traveling with four kids, Jason and Malia have learned that a successful family trip is not about avoiding the chaos. It is about preparing for it, staying on the same team, and remembering why you decided to travel together in the first place. In this episode, they talk honestly about the good, the bad, and the stressful parts of traveling with babies, young children, and teenagers. They share stories from airports, road trips, international flights, extended stays, and a family mission trip that changed their perspective on contentment and joy. They also share practical lessons for making family travel easier, including: Timestamp: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Why traveling with babies can feel intimidating 04:28 How travel expands a child’s perspective 09:35 Family travel does not have to be expensive 11:46 What traveling reveals about relationships 16:41 Travel tips for different ages 19:06 Babies, blowouts, and airplane meltdowns 22:53 Staying calm when your children are overwhelmed 24:44 Preparing children emotionally for a trip 28:17 The parenting mistake they made after vacation 33:47 Packing, snacks, electronics, and medications 36:21 Keeping God at the center while traveling 38:53 Choosing family experiences over possessions 39:28 How a mission trip changed their family 42:13 Encouragement for parents afraid to travel This conversation is for parents planning their first family vacation, experienced travelers looking for practical ideas, and Christian families who want to stay connected and keep God at the center wherever they go. The trip may not be perfect, but that does not mean it will not be worth it. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE and discover how to make traveling with children less stressful, more meaningful, and more connected. PREPARE YOUR FAMILY BEFORE THE TRIP Download our faith-filled family meeting guide at https://ourhouse.faith. ABOUT OUR HOUSE We're Jason and Malia Smylie, married over 15 years with four boys. We're not pastors, just parents sharing how we're learning to build a God-centered home with more peace, contentment, and joy. New episodes every week. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVv_2EP7ghi1VLKcFIceslA?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://ourhouse.faith Email: [info@ourhouse.faith](mailto:info@ourhouse.faith) #FamilyTravel #TravelingWithKids #ChristianParenting #FamilyVacation #ParentingTips #ChristianFamily #TravelTips #OurHouse

  4. Jul 23

    Young Bible Student Left Vegas to Follow God to Peru

    Ashton Winningham had his own plans. He was building a business, thinking about moving to California, and figuring out what he wanted his future to look like. Then God began leading him somewhere completely different: Bible college and missionary work in Peru. Ashton is a Bible college student and missionary from Las Vegas who followed God’s call to Peru, where he serves through Bible study, evangelism, discipleship, and mission work. In this episode, Jason and Malia sit down with Ashton to talk honestly about what it looks like to follow God when you do not have the whole plan figured out. Ashton shares how prayer helped shape his decision, what it was like leaving his family and traveling overseas alone for the first time, and how serving in Peru has changed the way he thinks about faith, calling, and the future. They also talk about Bible college, protecting your faith when you leave home, sharing the gospel in another language, discipleship, the cost of missions, trusting God financially, and how every Christian can live out the Great Commission wherever God has placed them. Timestamp: 00:00 Every Christian has a mission 03:49 Giving your plans to God 06:31 Leaving home and moving to Peru 11:01 What Bible college is really like 13:00 How to discern where God is leading you 16:05 Bible college, secular college, and protecting your faith 21:09 Preaching the gospel in another language 25:50 The Great Commission and real discipleship 29:50 Mission work in remote areas of Peru 33:43 The hardest part of leaving your family 37:04 How missionaries support themselves financially 41:16 Your calling does not have to look like someone else’s 42:38 Making plans while trusting God with the future 44:56 Finding peace through prayer and God’s Word This conversation is for Christian parents, young adults, families, and anyone trying to understand what it means to follow God when His direction looks different from the plans you had for yourself. You do not have to know the entire plan. Sometimes, you simply have to take the next faithful step. WANT MORE PEACE IN YOUR HOME? Take our free home assessment at https://ourhouse.faith. It takes a few minutes and shows you where to start bringing God to the center of your home. ABOUT OUR HOUSE We're Jason and Malia Smylie, married over 15 years with four boys. We're not pastors, just parents sharing how we're learning to build a God-centered home with more peace, contentment, and joy. New episodes every week. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVv_2EP7ghi1VLKcFIceslA?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://ourhouse.faith Email: info@ourhouse.faith #ChristianMissions #FollowingGod #ChristianPodcast #BibleCollege #GodsCalling #ChristianFamily #ChristianParenting #GreatCommission #OurHouse

    Young Bible Student Left Vegas to Follow God to Peru

  5. Jul 16

    My Atheist Husband Called Prayer Woo Woo For Years

    For years, Jason thought prayer was “woo-woo.” Bringing God into everyday life did not make sense to him, while Malia continued praying for him for 15 years. Today, prayer is one of the most important rhythms in their marriage and family. In this episode, Jason and Malia talk honestly about why prayer can feel awkward, especially for new believers or couples who have never prayed together. They share how prayer slowly became part of their daily lives and how it changed the way they handle marriage struggles, anxiety, parenting, conflict, forgiveness, and difficult seasons. They also share practical ways families can begin praying without making it complicated, including: Timestamp: 0:00 Why Jason thought prayer was “woo-woo” 03:31 An atheist’s perspective on prayer 04:38 The journey that changed his view of God 10:39 Praying for your spouse and marriage 13:30 Teaching children how to pray 17:32 Building prayer into family life 19:43 Prayer, gratitude, and anxiety 23:50 Why we should pray for people immediately 27:29 Simple ways to start praying as a family 31:04 Why prayer feels awkward at first 33:51 Building a faith that lasts beyond Sunday This conversation is for Christian couples, parents, new believers, and anyone who wants to put God at the center of their home but does not know where to begin. Prayer does not have to sound perfect. Sometimes, you simply have to start. WANT MORE PEACE IN YOUR HOME?  Take our free home assessment at https://ourhouse.faith. It takes a few minutes and shows you where to start bringing God to the center of your home. ABOUT OUR HOUSE We're Jason and Malia Smylie, married over 15 years with four boys. We're not pastors, just parents sharing how we're learning to build a God-centered home with more peace, contentment, and joy. New episodes every week. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVv_2EP7ghi1VLKcFIceslA?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://ourhouse.faith  Email: info@ourhouse.faith #ChristianMarriage #Prayer #MarriagePodcast #ChristianParenting #FamilyPrayer #GodCenteredMarriage #ChristianFamily #OurHouse

    My Atheist Husband Called Prayer Woo Woo For Years

  6. Jul 9

    Brian Davila: Jesus Gave Me the Peace Money Never Could

    Brian Davila made millions in real estate, paid off his house, and bought $50,000 Rolexes. And he still woke up anxious, empty, and without peace. In this episode, the real estate millionaire and host of The Way sits down with us to tell the truth about having everything the world sells as success and still feeling like something was missing, until he gave his life to God and everything changed. This is one of the most honest conversations we've had on Our House. Brian opens up about the anxiety he carried his whole life and the moment it lifted after one prayer, the secret struggles with anger and pornography he never told anyone, and how confession and baptism set him free. He shares what it was like to build wealth alongside Ryan Pineda and still feel restless, and how faith finally gave him the peace that money never could. We also walk through the story of his son Joshua, who was born with Down syndrome. Brian and his wife were pushed hard by doctors to end the pregnancy, and they refused. He explains why every child is a gift made in the image of God, and why his family sees Joshua not as a burden but as a blessing. Malia, a nurse midwife who has delivered these diagnoses to families herself, brings a perspective you rarely hear on both sides of that room. Jason also shares his own testimony of being healed of lymphoma without chemotherapy, and together they talk about why God so often has to bring us to our knees before we finally look up. If you are chasing success, struggling to find peace, or trying to bring God to the center of your home, this one is for you. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him." Romans 8:28 CHAPTERS 00:00 Everything money could buy, still no peace 04:06 From teen dad to real estate millionaire 06:51 Their son Joshua and a Down syndrome diagnosis 09:28 When doctors kept pushing abortion 19:14 "Joshua is not a glitch. He is a gift." 23:18 The success that left him empty 28:13 The prayer that healed his anxiety 33:04 Jason's testimony: healed of cancer 46:06 Building a God-centered home 56:58 One tip to bring peace into your home CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @ourhouse.faith Take our free 4-minute family assessment: [paste your Instagram bio assessment link here] Subscribe for new episodes every week as we help families bring God to the center of their homes. FOLLOW BRIAN Instagram: @thebriandavila YouTube: The Way with Brian Davila (@TheWaywithBrianDavila) As for our house, we will serve the Lord. #briandavila #christianpodcast #testimony #faithoverfear #downsyndrome #christianmarriage #anxiety #findingpeace #realestate #wealthyway #christianfamily #faithathome #ourhouse

    Brian Davila: Jesus Gave Me the Peace Money Never Could

  7. Jul 2

    Youth Expert: The Biggest Mistake Parents of Teens Make

    Every parent of a teenager knows the fear: your kid is pulling away, the conversations are getting shorter, and you wonder if you're slowly losing them. In this episode we sit down with Brandon Davis, a youth expert who spends around 80 hours a week with kids as the youth director at City Light Vegas, a regional Young Life director, and a former high school teacher. He's walked thousands of teenagers through the exact season your kids are in, and he names the single biggest mistake parents of teens make: correcting more than they connect. If you're a Christian parent trying to raise kids who keep their faith, this conversation is for you. Brandon breaks down why most people who follow Jesus come to faith before age 18 and why that number collapses after their twenties, what to do when your teen doesn't want to go to church, and how to bring church into your home when you can't get them through the doors. We talk about being a leader to your kids instead of just a friend, why connection has to come before correction, and what a dad leading the faith at home actually changes for a child's future. Jason and Malia also open up about their own discipline that was quietly disconnecting them from one of their boys, and how they course-corrected. This is an honest look at teenage rebellion, faith, and the long game of parenting, from someone who sees what happens behind the scenes in families every single day. Brandon is also a kingdom entrepreneur. He founded Ash Clothing, a Christ-centered streetwear brand built to help people wear their faith in a way that points back to God. Give him a follow and check out the brand below. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:04 Meet Brandon Davis 03:41 Why youth ministry matters 06:36 Teaching teens vs mentoring teens 08:03 What Young Life is 12:08 Why families feel safer outside church walls 16:54 Building trust with teenagers 18:25 The power of showing up consistently 24:41 The biggest mistake parents make with teens 25:26 What teens really need from parents 28:19 Connect before you correct 31:25 Teens need leaders, not just friends 34:07 God-centered homes and family contrast 36:09 Honest conversations with your kids 38:15 When kids do not want church 40:02 Letting your child choose faith 42:46 When your child walks away from faith 44:52 God is not done with their story 46:52 Faith, business, and setting culture 52:29 Being the Bible someone reads 54:27 Staying present as a busy parent 58:14 A simple habit for more peace at home 01:00:00 Closing CONNECT WITH US  Instagram: @ourhouse.faith  Take our free 4-minute family Faith Talk assessment: https://ourhouse.faith/assessment FOLLOW BRANDON  Instagram: @brandondavis8  Clothing brand: Ash Clothing (Christ-centered streetwear)  https://ashclothing.co/  https://www.instagram.com/ashclothing.co/ As for our house, we will serve the Lord. #parentingteens #youthministry #christianparenting #raisingkids #faithathome #younglife #connectbeforeyoucorrect #teenagers #christianfamily #ourhouse

    Youth Expert: The Biggest Mistake Parents of Teens Make

  8. Jun 25

    We've Hosted 4 Au Pairs. Here's the Honest Truth

    We've hosted four au pairs over the years, and in this episode we tell the honest truth about what it's really like to invite one into your home. Our former au pair Judith lived with us for two years, flew back from Spain to surprise our boys, and the reveal went viral with millions of views. She sits down with us to talk through the good, the hard, and the parts nobody warns you about, whether you're a parent thinking about hiring an au pair or a nanny, or a young person wondering if becoming an au pair is right for you. If you're weighing the au pair program, you'll hear how the matching process actually works, what it costs, the difference between an au pair and a nanny, the horror stories to watch out for, and how to know if it's the right fit for your family. And if you're thinking about becoming an au pair yourself, Judith shares exactly what she was scared of, what surprised her, and the advice that made her take the leap. This is a real conversation about opening your home, building trust, and how someone who starts as a stranger can become family for life. If your family loves stories like this, subscribe and come along with us. New episodes help families bring God closer to the center of their homes. CHAPTERS 00:00 Judith reacts to the viral video 01:04 The au pair who became family 03:32 Judith’s dream to come to America 06:22 Her mom prayed for this family 08:39 Trusting an 18-year-old with three boys 10:41 She was never just hired help 14:20 When Judith first felt at home 24:24 Boundaries and empathy 28:49 The nightly routine that mattered 31:32 What changed when God became central 35:39 Parenting so kids want to come back 37:52 Letting kids be who they are 38:48 The story behind the viral video 40:52 Why the video touched millions 45:33 Advice for taking the leap 47:40 Final thoughts CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @ourhouse.faith Take our free 4-minute family assessment: [link] Follow Judith: [Judith's IG handle] As for our house, we will serve the Lord, and we pray you will too. #aupair #nanny #aupairlife #hostfamily #christianfamily #parenting #faithathome #ourhouse

    We've Hosted 4 Au Pairs. Here's the Honest Truth
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We're Jason and Malia, married parents of four boys. We help families build the rhythms and rituals to bring God to the center of their home. Everything we share comes from our own living room, not a textbook. This podcast is for any family that's tired of surviving and ready to start thriving together.

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  • Creator
    Jason Smylie and Malia Smylie
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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