High Performance Parenting | Biblical Wisdom for Raising Leaders of Faith, Character, and Purpose

Greg and Jacquie Francis | Coaching, Resilience
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If you’re a Christian parent who wants to raise kids with unshakable character, strong values, and deep faith but feel unsure of how to build that culture at home consistently, you’re in the right place. On High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis take you behind the scenes of their own family of eight to share real strategies, biblical wisdom, and practical tools for parenting with confidence and purpose. Each episode helps you strengthen your marriage, lead your children with clarity, and build a home where faith, discipline, and unity thrive, no chaos, no confusion, no burnout.

  1. 5H AGO

    Healthy Competition vs Toxic Pressure | V110

    Why do kids originally want to play sports? In Episode 110 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis challenge the common mindset around youth sports and competition. Parents often become hyper-focused on: Wins and lossesStats and performanceScholarships and future potentialBut kids originally play for: Fun- FriendshipConnectionBeing seen and supportedGreg and Jacquie discuss how to: Keep sports in healthy perspectiveUse athletics to build discipline and resilienceTeach responsibility during busy seasonsAvoid letting competition define identityMaintain strong family culture while schedules fill upIf you’re raising young athletes, this episode will help you keep what matters most at the center. (00:00) Why Kids Don’t Actually Play to Win (01:42) Busy Seasons and Family Balance (03:38) Teaching Responsibility Through Sports (06:44) Why Kids Want to Be Seen and Supported (08:22) Healthy Competition vs Parental Pressure (10:09) Life Skills That Last Beyond Athletics (12:46) When Sports Stop Being Fun (14:43) Scholarships, Pressure, and Perspective (15:38) Parenting Proactively in Youth Sports

    17 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Why Apologies Don’t Mean Anything Without Change | V109

    In Episode 109 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis finish their connection series by unpacking one powerful truth: “Sorry” is an action word. An apology in their home doesn’t mean: “I’m sorry so this stops.” It means: “I’m sorry — and I’m changing.” They discuss: Why real apologies require behavioral changeHow proactive families prevent major breakdownsWhy most couples never study relationships — and pay the priceHow love languages strengthen connectionWhy consistency builds cultureHow kids can help hold the family standardIf you want a proactive, connected, champion family — this episode will give you practical steps to begin today. (00:00) Sorry Is an Action Word (02:03) Reactive vs Proactive Families (04:57) Why Most Couples Never Study Relationships (06:44) Feeling Secure in Your Family (07:07) Repairing Connection After Arguments (08:49) Why Sorry Must Lead to Change (09:44) Holding the Family Standard (11:39) It’s Not About You (12:54) Consistency Creates Culture (14:20) Applying This in Your Home (16:27) Celebrating Family Strengths

    19 min

  3. FEB 19

    How to Argue Without Damaging Connection | V108

    What if one word could instantly create disconnection in your family? In Episode 108 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis unpack why phrases like “you always” and “you never” instantly trigger defensiveness — and how identity-based criticism damages connection. You’ll learn: Why “always” and “never” shut down listeningHow tone impacts connection more than contentThe difference between identity and behavior correctionHow siblings create connection (and disconnection)- Why love languages matter in real conflictHow to argue with honor instead of hurtIf you want calmer homes, stronger marriages, and healthier sibling relationships — this episode is for you. (00:00) Why “You Always” Instantly Creates Defensiveness (01:55) Identity-Based Criticism vs Correcting Behavior (03:32) Raising Your Voice and Managing Conflict With Honor (04:57) Keeping Score and Sibling Disconnection (05:53) Breaking the Habit of “Always” and “Never” (07:47) Why Late-Night Arguments Escalate Conflict (09:37) Love Languages and Understanding Each Other (10:55) How Love Languages Impact Conflict (12:18) Celebrating Personality Differences (14:05) Comparison and Identity in Families (15:28) Embracing Different Personalities in the Home

    17 min

  4. FEB 17

    How Comparison and Screens Damage Connection | V107

    How do you know if your family is truly connected? In Episode 107 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis sit down with their kids to talk honestly about connection — what builds it and what breaks it. They discuss: How families can evaluate real connectionWhy you’re either moving forward or backward in relationshipsHow intentional goals create stronger family bondsWhy screen limits matter more than you thinkHow comparison damages identity and connectionWhy unresolved conflict creates the “cold shoulder” effectHow faith shapes our capacity to loveThis episode will challenge you to examine your daily habits and ask: Are we building connection — or slowly drifting apart? (00:00) What Creates Disconnection in Families?(01:43) Evaluating Real Family Connection(03:23) How Disagreements Reveal Connection(04:18) Who Do You Share Your Deepest Thoughts With?(05:50) You’re Either Moving Forward or Backward(06:41) Setting Actionable Family Connection Goals(08:24) Capacity for Love Rooted in Faith(12:44) Screens and Modern Disconnection(14:00) Comparison and Identity Shaping(15:16) The Cold Shoulder and Unresolved Conflict(16:46) Final Thoughts on Choosing Connection

    18 min

  5. FEB 12

    Stop Trying to Fix Your Spouse | V106

    Why do so many marriages feel anxious, tense, or disconnected — even when there’s no major conflict? In Episode 106 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis explain how misaligned expectations and misunderstood differences quietly create anxiety in marriage — and how embracing God’s design brings peace and connection. They cover: How expectations + unmet reality create anxietyWhy personality differences aren’t flawsHow trying to “fix” your spouse damages connectionWhy celebrating quirks builds trustHow adjusting expectations brings peaceWhy God designed your spouse exactly as they areThis episode is a powerful reminder that connection grows when understanding replaces comparison. (00:00) Why Expectations Create Anxiety in Marriage (02:22) Learning and Celebrating Personality Differences (04:12) How Unrealistic Expectations Damage Connection (06:31) Stop Trying to Fix Your Spouse (08:17) Appreciating Strengths Instead of Weaknesses (10:06) Trusting Your Spouse’s Strengths (13:38) Adjusting Expectations to Match Reality (16:15) Embracing God’s Design for Your Marriage (17:55) Final Encouragement & Closing

    19 min

  6. FEB 10

    Communication Isn’t Just What You Say — It’s How You Say It | V105

    What if one simple question could change how you communicate in your marriage? In Episode 105 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis break down how asking “Does this bring connection or disconnection?” can instantly reshape conversations, arguments, and daily interactions. They share: Why anxiety and “walking on eggshells” damage marriagesHow tone matters as much as contentWhy couples interpret conflict differently — and why that’s okayHow asking better questions leads to better answersWhat actually creates disconnection (raised voices, feeling unseen, not being heard)How grace, humor, and understanding build long-term connectionThis episode gives couples practical language and awareness to reduce stress, increase peace, and strengthen their marriage — which directly impacts parenting, finances, and family culture. (00:00) Connection vs Disconnection Explained (01:43) Why Anxiety Shows Up in Marriage (04:12) Asking Better Questions for Better Connection (05:44) How Tone Creates Disconnection (07:10) Feeling Heard vs Feeling Dismissed (10:21) Misunderstanding Differences in Communication (12:18) What Actually Creates Disconnection (14:43) Choosing Grace Over Annoyance (16:36) Humor, Acceptance & Long-Term Connection (17:07) Final Encouragement & Closing

    17 min

  7. FEB 5

    Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough for Strong Families | V104

    Why do so many marriages and families drift apart—even when there’s still love? In Episode 104 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis unpack the real reasons connection fades over time. From simple ignorance, to misplaced priorities, to misunderstanding emotional capacity, they explain why families don’t disconnect overnight—but slowly, unintentionally, and quietly. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why connection is never neutral — it’s either growing or shrinkingHow “being busy” masks deeper relationship issuesWhy financial provision alone doesn’t create emotional closenessHow misunderstanding capacity damages marriage and parentingWhy connection must be fought for in today’s distracted worldThis conversation is honest, faith-centered, and deeply practical for parents who want stronger marriages and deeper connection with their kids. 👉 Subscribe for weekly parenting leadership conversations 👉 Share this episode with a spouse or parent who needs encouragement today (00:00) Preparing for Parenting Before Kids (01:28) Why Connection Matters in Marriage and Parenting (02:48) Seasons of Connection and Disconnection (03:58) How Busyness Replaces Priorities (05:11) Why Most People Don’t Learn How to Connect (06:12) Ignorance: Not Knowing What You Don’t Know (07:28) When Date Nights Don’t Create Connection (08:45) Parenting Connection Changes with Each Season (10:42) Emotional Fatigue and Capacity as Parents (11:53) Connection Is Never Neutral (12:59) Misunderstanding Priority and Capacity (14:46) Fighting for Connection in a Distracted World (15:14) Why Parents Must Learn to Fight for Family

    17 min

  8. FEB 3

    The Secret to Raising Confident, Self-Driven Kids | V103

    What if the secret to raising confident, connected kids wasn’t more information—but clear vision, visible goals, and shared responsibility? In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis walk you through how they intentionally create a culture of connection inside their home—one where kids take ownership, goals are visible, and accountability is part of everyday life. You’ll learn: Why family connection must be built on purposeHow visible goals increase motivation and follow-throughWhy kids should help carry the responsibility for relationshipsHow simple systems create long-term momentumHow to build memories and closeness throughout the year—not just on vacationsThis episode is packed with real-life examples from their own family and practical tools you can start using immediately. 🎯 Parenting doesn’t get easier by accident—it gets better by design. 👉 Subscribe for more faith-centered, practical parenting strategies 👉 Share this episode with a parent who wants a stronger family culture (00:00) Why Family Culture Matters (01:28) Setting Goals That the Whole Family Can See (03:46) Turning Goals Into Action Steps (05:52) Why Accountability Builds Momentum (07:05) Teaching Kids Ownership of Connection (09:18) Simple Goals That Create Lasting Change (10:55) Connection Is the Real End Goal (12:35) Applying Leadership Principles at Home (14:10) Building Confidence Through Follow-Through (15:20) Final Encouragement for Parents

    16 min
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If you’re a Christian parent who wants to raise kids with unshakable character, strong values, and deep faith but feel unsure of how to build that culture at home consistently, you’re in the right place. On High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis take you behind the scenes of their own family of eight to share real strategies, biblical wisdom, and practical tools for parenting with confidence and purpose. Each episode helps you strengthen your marriage, lead your children with clarity, and build a home where faith, discipline, and unity thrive, no chaos, no confusion, no burnout.

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