Legacy Grandparenting

Wayne Rice and John Coulombe
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Official podcast of the Legacy Coalition, a ministry for Christian grandparents

  1. Jul 20

    Postcards from PopPop: A Conversation with Bill Butterworth

    Bill Butterworth is a well-known and well-traveled speaker and writer who is the author of Postcards from Pop Pop: Life Lessons from the Road, a collection of short stories addressed to his grandchildren about his travels to all fifty U.S. states plus the District of Columbia. In this light-hearted conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, Bill shares some of his favorite stories and offers advice to grandparents who want to tell stories to their grandchildren as well. A prolific ghost-writer, Bill also talks candidly about his experience writing a soon-to-be-published memoir by pastor Chuck Swindoll.  Books mentioned in this podcast: Growing Up by Russell Baker Postcards from PopPop: Life Lessons from the Road by Bill Butterworth

  2. Jul 1

    The No Regrets Grandmother: A Conversation with Rhonda Stoppe and Janet Hellige

    In a Legacy Grandparenting first, Wayne Rice and John Coulombe turn over the microphone to guest co-host Janet Hellige who interviews author and speaker Rhonda Stoppe on the general topic of grandmothering. Rhonda and Janet discuss the unique role that grandmothers play in the lives of grandchildren, how to share the gospel with grandchildren, how to live with “no regrets” as a grandmother and much more. Rhonda also offers a few words of advice for grandfathers! Resources mentioned on this podcast: Moms of the Bible by Rhonda Stoppe: https://a.co/d/0lGu31V Great Wolf Lodge https://www.greatwolf.com/

  3. Jun 16

    Grandparents as Grand Partners: A Conversation with Lori Wildenberg

    Lori Wildenberg is a speaker, podcaster and author who has written several books about parenting and family issues, her latest being Grandparents Make Grand Partners (D6 Publishing). In this enlightening conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, Lori discusses various grandparent “personalities,” grandparent “hot spots,” “the grandma wars” and much more. She also addresses a strategy for teaching our grandkids holiness not with behavior modification but with “replacement prayer.” Books mentioned during this podcast: Lori Wilderberg - Grandparents Make Grand Partners: How to Have and Eternal Impact on Your Grandchild's Life (D6 Publishing) Corrie Ten Boom - The Hiding Place (Chosen Books)

  4. May 19

    Run less, Grandpa More: A Conversation with Bill Breakey

    Bill Breakey is the author of a new book for grandfathers called Legacy in Real Time: A Grandfather’s Guide to Showing Up. In this conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, he talks about the important role that grandfathers play in the lives of grandchildren and how today’s grandfathers can leverage their influence in creative and practical ways. Having run in three Boston marathons, Bill says, “When the grandkids started coming, I decided to run less, grandpa more.” Whether you are a grandfather or grandmother, you’ll enjoy spending some time with Bill Breakey on this podcast. For more information: www.billbreakey.com Legacy in Real Time: A Grandfather’s Guide to Showing Up by Bill Breakey (available on Amazon.com)

  5. Apr 29

    Overcoming Anxiety and Depression: A Conversation with J. P. Moreland

    J. P. Moreland is the Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and author of numerous books including Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices that Brought Peace. In this very candid conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, J.P talks openly about how his struggle with anxiety, depression, cancer and other health issues have shaped his faith, the relationship he has with his family, and his view of death and dying. He also offers a glimpse into the life of his colleague, mentor and friend, the late Dallas Willard. Resources mentioned during this podcast: Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You – A Spiritual Exploration of Life, Purpose, and Eternal Hope in the Face of Death and Grief by John Burke “Stand to Reason” (podcast) with Greg Koukl and others “Reasonable Faith” (podcast) with William Lane Craig A Reason for God by Tim Keller Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices that Brought Peace by J. P. Moreland Dallas Willard Ministries (website) dwillard.org Kingdom Apprenticeship: Dallas Willard’s Formational Theology and Missional Vision by Keas Keasler (InterVarsity Press) More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell MetaEthics by Dave Horner and J.P. Moreland

  6. Apr 15

    Reflections on Ten Years of the Legacy Coalition, Grandparenting Influence, and Raising a Modern-Day Joseph: A Conversation with Larry Fowler

    Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, engages in a wide-ranging conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, reflecting on his past ten years of ministry, the recent leadership changes at the Legacy Coalition and key takeaways from the Legacy Grandparent Summit in Frisco, Texas. He also shares excerpts from the recently released seminar curriculum “Grandparenting Influence” as well as thoughts from his first book “Raising a Modern-Day Joseph.” There’s lots to learn from Larry in this very informative podcast. Books and Resources mentioned in this podcast: Awana Clubs International (clubs.awana.org)Raising a Modern-Day Joseph by Larry Fowler (David C. Cook) https://amzn.to/4enqxE8Grandparenting Influence Curriculum https://store.legacycoalition.com/grandparenting-influence-study/?inf_contact_key=426017558bc068abe42165a1b49edb77

  7. Mar 9

    Raising Godly Girls: A Conversation with Patti Garibay

    Patti Garibay is a former Girl Scout leader who founded an alternative scouting program called American Heritage Girls which now has more than 70,000 girls involved in all fifty states.  In this conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, Patti explains how AHG began, what it does and how it provides a strategic way for grandparents to help raise godly granddaughters and pass on their Christian faith. Books and Resources mentioned during this podcast: Why Curse the Darkness When You Can Light a Candle by Patti GaribayPippi Longstocking by Astrid LindgrenAmerican Heritage Girls website: https://americanheritagegirls.org/Trail Life USA website: traillifeuse.com

  8. Feb 23

    Grandparenting Screen Kids: A Conversation with Arlene Pellicane

    So what does a grandparent do when the grandkids visit and spend all of their time staring at their phone or tablet? This question and many others are answered during this podcast by Arlene Pellicane, a parenting expert, author and podcaster who will be speaking at the Legacy Grandparenting Summit in March. In this lively conversation with John Coulombe and Wayne Rice, Arlene warns parents and grandparents about the inherent dangers and risks of AI on our children and grandchildren, and offers some tips on how to spend quality time with our kids without the use of screens. She also discusses her new book Making Marriage Easier and offers encouragement for grandparents who want to keep their marriages vibrant and strong. Books and resources mentioned: Grandparenting Screen Kids: How to Help, What to Say and How to Begin by Arlene Pellicane and Dr. Gary Chapman The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane (visit ArlenePellicane.com) Making Marriage Easier: How to Love and Like Your Spouse for Life by Arlene Pellicane Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear  The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It by John Tierney and Roy Baumeister

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Official podcast of the Legacy Coalition, a ministry for Christian grandparents

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  • Creator
    Wayne Rice and John Coulombe
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Legacy Grandparenting
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    Legacy Grandparenting

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