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This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married more than 21 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  

The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane AccessMore

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.7 • 78 Ratings

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married more than 21 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  

    Joel Smallbone - Unsung Hero

    Joel Smallbone - Unsung Hero

    Imagine what it would be like to move your family of 8 across the ocean only to find out your job had been canceled? That's what happened in the Smallbone family who you probably know as the band For King and Country. Joel Smallbone is here to talk about growing up without a proper bed but with a front-row seat to miracles. He's here to talk about his new film, Unsung Hero. 
    Joel Smallbone is one-half of the 4 time Grammy award-winning duo For King and Country with his brother Luke. They have generated over 2 billion streams, 10 GMA Dove awards, and 17 KLOVE fan awards. You know their songs from For God is With Us, God Only Knows, Joy, and Together. The new movie chronicling their family’s journey from Australia to America is called Unsung Hero. It opens in theaters nationwide on April 26.  
    To find out more about Unsung Hero, go to unsunghero.movie
    Listen to Helen Smallbone's podcast, MumLife Community on AccessMore accessmore.com/pd/MumLife-Community
    Not feeling too happy as a mom? Get the encouragement you need today in Arlene's book, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. A lot can happen in 31 days! amazon.com/gp/product/0736963502/?tag=arlenpelli-20
    Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com
    More Resources for Your Family:
    Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe
    Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome

    • 17 min
    Lee Ann Mancini - Raising Kids to Follow Christ

    Lee Ann Mancini - Raising Kids to Follow Christ

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    Every girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible

    • 29 min
    Jess Connolly - Tired of Being Tired

    Jess Connolly - Tired of Being Tired

    When your schedule gets fuller and fuller, what ends up happening in your life? Do you feel happier or just more exhausted? A full schedule does not equal a fulfilled life. Many times being too busy is the problem. If you are tired of being tired, author Jess Connolly is here with ideas for slowing down, creating healthier rhythms, and resting (even when you have kids!). In today's candid conversation, you'll learn: 
    2:28 The harmful narrative that wives often think about their husbands 
    4:45 When we start living tired...
    8:42 Why we sometimes just push through the warning signs of being fatigued
    11:41 Its okay to go on “low power mode” 
    18:44 If you are in a “hustle” season, do this  
    21:05 How to mentally rebuild yourself through breath prayer 
    23:05 Setting healthy rhythms that help us connect with God
    27:03 You don’t have to wait until your kids are grown to rest

    Jess Connolly is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and coach. She and her husband Nick planted Bright City Church in Charleston, South Carolina where they live with their 4 kids. Her other books include Wild and Free, and You are the Girl for the Job.
    Learn about Jess Connolly and the book we talked about on today's episode, Tired of Being Tired. jessconnolly.com
    Tired of being on your phone too much? Read Arlene's book Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life. amazon.com/gp/product/080249613X/?tag=arlenpelli-20
    Great news! The Parents Rising Conference sessions can now be watched from home! Purchase access to the conference videos and mp3s at happyhomeuniversity.com/conference
    Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com
    More Resources for Your Family:
    Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe
    Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome
    Every girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible

    • 31 min
    Max Lucado - When Your Child Feels Lonely

    Max Lucado - When Your Child Feels Lonely

    Does your child struggle with being lonely? It is heartbreaking when a son or daughter says, "I don't have any friends." Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time. How can we help our kids know they are not alone because they are loved by us and more importantly, by God? Beloved author Max Lucado is here to shout good news to every soul. His new children's book, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone, will bring comfort to you and your kids. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 
    2:20 Receive this encouragement not just for your kids, but for you
    7:44 How has technology affected the way a family communicates 
    11:37 How can we as parents become “missionaries” for our children 
    17:20 What to say to your child who may feel lonely at school 
    20:06 How can you help your child when you feel lonely yourself? 
    22:47 How to avoid leaving marriage behind while raising your kids
    Max Lucado is a prolific author, pastor, and host of the Encouraging Word podcast on AccessMore. He's written more than 40 books since the 1980s that have been translated into 50 languages, selling more than 145 million copies worldwide. He's been dubbed "America's Pastor" by Christianity Today and "The Best Preacher in America" by Reader's Digest. He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio TX. 
    Learn about Max Lucado and his new children's book we talked about on today's episode, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone. maxlucado.com

    Great news! The Parents Rising Conference sessions can now be watched at home! Purchase access to the conference videos and mp3s at happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

    Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

    More Resources for Your Family:

    Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

    Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

    Every girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible 

    • 26 min
    Scott Turansky - Why Rewards and Punishments Don't Work

    Scott Turansky - Why Rewards and Punishments Don't Work

    Your child has disobeyed you for the tenth time and it's only 9 AM. How do you get your children to do what you tell them to do? Maybe you've tried rewards and punishments but find they aren't working as well as they used to. Dr. Scott Turansky will fill your parenting toolbox with exactly what you need to reach the heart of your child effectively and thus change behavior. This is an episode you won't want to miss if you have been frustrated with your child's behavior or attitude lately. In today's conversation, you'll learn:

    2:25 What is meant by the word "heart"? Is it the same as emotions?

    4:55 How to be firm with your children while maintaining the love in your relationship

    10:30 Training yourself to become a firmer parent

    12:28 When correcting your child, try this instead of a time-out

    17:50 How to “take a break” even with your teen

    19:39 What if my child is totally unmotivated to do the right thing?

    22:53 Start with spiritual development

    26:28 How to think positively about your child when they are not cooperating

    Dr. Scott Turansky is the co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting. He holds two master's degrees from Western Seminary and his doctorate from Fuller. He and his wife Carrie have 5 children and 11 grandchildren. He’s been a pastor for more than 40 years and has trained over 400 parent coaches. He’s written several books including "Motivate Your Child" and the "Christian Parenting Handbook".

    Learn about Dr. Turansky and the book we talked about on today's episode, Parenting is Heart Work at biblicalparenting.org

    Great news! The Parents Rising Conference can now be experienced at home! Purchase access to the conference videos and mp3s at happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

    Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

    More Resources for Your Family:

    Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

    Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

    Every girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible

    • 30 min
    Adam Griffin - When Wrong Seems Right to Kids

    Adam Griffin - When Wrong Seems Right to Kids

    Our kids are growing up in a confusing world where wrong seems right. How do you plant godly values in the heart of your child? Today's guest Adam Griffin will help us prepare our kids to live for Christ in a world that doesn't. Even in a hostile culture, our kids can learn to do the right thing and it starts with immersing them in the Word of God. We're talking about Adam Griffin's new kid devotional, "When Wrong Seems Right - A Kids Bible Study on Making Good Choices." You'll hear about: 
    4:15 Why your child shouldn’t “follow their heart” 
    7:03 How to seek God, not Google, in our families 
    12:20 How to model being a follower of Christ to your kids 
    15:55 Getting your kids into studying the Bible when they are not interested
    20:13 Explaining the fear of God to your kids 
    24:28 God gave you your kids for YOU to parent them 
    28:17 Raising boys who know who they are in Christ
    Adam Griffin is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas. He is the host of the Family Discipleship Podcast and the author of several books and resources for families including his newest book, "When Wrong Seems Right - A Kids Bible Study on Making Good Choices."  
    You can connect with Adam Griffin at FamilyDiscipleship.com 
    Great news! The Parents Rising Conference can now be experienced at home! Purchase access to the conference videos and mp3s at happyhomeuniversity.com/conference
    Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com

    Every girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible 

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
78 Ratings

78 Ratings

@kimstewinspired ,

Help for those teen years

As a mom of two boys, I’ve loved listening to Arlene and her guests share encouragement as I don’t feel like my home is always a happy one. #thestruggleisreal. I highly recommend you tune in, especially her episodes on anger and rebellious teens. Oh my! Kim Stewart | Book Marketing Mania for Christian Authors

Ms. Davida ,

Authentic

Arlene has excellent content; fantastic messages of hope. Perfection is not the goal. There are no boney fingers pointed at our sternum pointing out our parenting flaws.
Genuine, authentic guests with messages of encouragement.
“You don't have to come from a happy home, to create one.” All with God ‘s help.

mihaila20201990 ,

A podcast that every parent needs to listen to

Screen free is possible! Arlene is very motivating and inspirational having raised kids to the teen years without a smart phone. She and her guests share so many nuggets of wisdom that I have replayed episodes many times to fully let the information sink in! A mom of little ones , I pray that I will be able to apply what I’ve learned. God bless you!

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