S3 E15: Navigating the Shift of Parenting Adult Children- With Dr. Rick Miller
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.
S3 E14: Making Our Homes A Refuge From The Storm
Mark and Janie discuss ways we can fortify our homes and our children against the gathering evil around us.
S3 E13: Creating Happiness- With Dr. Dave Schramm
Dr. Dave Schramm sits down with Mark to discuss how we can all attain greater happiness as the world seems to get darker. Dave is a professor, author, marriage expert, and hosts his own podcast called, “Stronger Marriage Connection”. Dr. Dave shares great insights on things we can do to find the peace and happiness in our lives.
S3 E12: The Untapped Goldmine of Family Dinner - With Susan H. Christensen
Mark and Janie speak with Susan H. Christensen, a dear friend and author of her new book, Character At Dinner: Strengthening Latter-day Saint Families Through Character Stories.
Listen in as they discuss the importance of having family dinner together, and ideas for how to make the most out of family meal times.
S3 E11: The Boy Crisis- With Brandon Ogletree
Tune in this week as Mark sits down with his son, Brandon Ogletree, as they discuss the issues of raising boys in our society today. Mark and Brandon give great advice and insights on the power of parenting in raising strong boys who will become great men.
S3 E10: Is Family Home Evening Still a Thing?
Is FHE still a thing? Years ago, Monday nights were set apart as a sacred or special night to spend in families, learning and spending quality time together. Is this still happening? Mark and Janie discuss the importance of taking that time to be together and to teach our children, making Home Evening a part of our family cultures.
S3 E9: Too Serious, Too Soon: Why LDS Parents Should Be Concerned About Steady Teenage Dating
Mark and Janie discuss the dangers of teenage dating, or being exclusive. They share stories, statements, and studies on the dangers of permitting are youth to be exclusive with members of the opposite sex at a young age. They also share the power of teaching our youth to stay morally pure, and insane research to back up the dating age of 16. For parents of young children, youth, and teenagers, do not miss this episode.
S3 E8: Making Your Home A Missionary Training Center
Mark and Janie bring on their daughter Callie to discuss the importance of missionary work, and preparing our children for missions. They emphasize the need for sending prepared and ready men and women to the mission field, Callie gives great insights and tips and experiences to drive this topic home.
S2 E46: The Hidden Risks of Gentle Parenting
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.
S2 E 45: Table Talk: The Power of Family Mealtime
Mark and Janie talk about what a big impact a simple thing like family meal time can have on our families.
S2 E 41: Values Matter!
Mark and Janie talk in depth about the importance of teaching our children values and morals. The world is growing less and less moral, and fewer and fewer families seem to stand up for good values. Janie and Mark discuss ways we can focus on teaching our children good values at home.
S2 E 40: When Our Children Choose a Different Path
Mark and Janie discuss the highly requested topic of parenting children who have chosen a different path. This can be a sensitive and tender topic for so many parents. While Mark and Janie don’t claim to have all the answers, they pray this episode will provide hope for hurting parents, and new insightful ideas and approaches.
S2 E 39: Parenting Adult Children- Part 1
Mark and Janie discuss the highly requested topic of parenting adult children. So many struggle to know how to create thriving, and healthy relationships with their adult children. Tune in as Janie and Mark layout great ideas, important statistics, and anecdotal stories on this important subject.
S2 E 38: Repentance & Forgiveness in Marriage and Family Relationships
Mark and Janie discuss the importance of repentance and forgiveness in family relationships. As Satan seeks to destroy the family, if we practice true repentance and forgiveness, we will be able to preserve our families and marriages.