Mark and Janie dive into what parents can do to help their children feel confident in deciding to get married. Mark and Janie are joined by their 7 daughters toward the end of the episode to give their 2 cents on what can be done in the home to prepare our children for marriage and adulthood.

Mark and Janie dive into why so many of our young adults find it hard to make the marriage decision, and what could be causing the decline of marriage rates in America.

Mark and Janie discuss societal issues such as casualness, incivility, irreverence, and disrespect. They speak as to why reversing these issues would do so much good, and why it is important to teach our kids to have respect and reverence for things that the world takes so lightly.

Mark sits down with colleague and professor, Dr. Rick Miller to discuss the dynamics of parenting adult children. Navigating the changes in parenting once our children become adults can be tricky, Dr. Ogletree and Dr. Miller give amazing tips and insights on how we can keep our connections strong, with out overstepping.

Mark and Janie discuss ways we can fortify our homes and our children against the gathering evil around us.

Mark and Janie discuss the recent trend of “gentle parenting”, and why this style of parenting, and also permissive parenting, may not produce desirable outcomes.

Mark and Janie talk about what a big impact a simple thing like family meal time can have on our families.

Mark and Janie discuss stress triggers, the effects on our lives and bodies as a result of stress, and ways we can overcome the stress that daily plagues our lives.

Mark and Janie open up the adversaries playbook and discuss why he is attacking marriages and families with such force.