A conversation with Sue Becker about her amazing bread!

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie sit down with bestselling author and speaker Carol McLeod to talk about her devotional book, Today Is a Verb. Carol encourages women to move beyond simply thinking about faith and instead live it out daily with intention, passion, and purpose.

Through practical wisdom and biblical encouragement, Carol reminds us that every day is an opportunity to choose faith, hope, gratitude, and action. She also shares insights from her ministry and her podcast, The Significant Women Podcast, where she continues encouraging women to live meaningful, faith-filled lives.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Why faith is something we live, not just believe

The message behind Today Is a Verb

Practical ways to walk boldly in everyday life

How intentional living changes our outlook and influence

Encouragement for women in busy or uncertain seasons

Key Takeaway:

Faith is active. Each day gives us a new opportunity to live with courage, purpose, and intention right where God has placed us.

For Listeners:

If youre looking for daily encouragement to live your faith more intentionally, this conversation and Carols devotional will inspire you to step into each day with renewed purpose.

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie welcome Randy Phillips, lead pastor of LifeFamily Church and founding member of the Christian trio Phillips, Craig & Dean. Randy joins the conversation to share about his new childrens book, Guppy and the Silvery Hook, a beautifully illustrated story that helps children understand the importance of respect, trusting wise guidance, and making thoughtful decisions.

Through gentle storytelling and vibrant artwork, Randy offers families a tool for starting meaningful conversations with children about choices, consequences, and learning to listen to those who care for them most.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Randys journey as a pastor, musician, and now childrens author

The inspiration behind Guppy and the Silvery Hook

Teaching children about choices in a loving, memorable way

Why storytelling is such a powerful teaching tool for families

Helping children understand trust and guidance at an early age

Key Takeaway:

Simple stories often carry the deepest lessons. When children learn early to trust wise guidance and make thoughtful decisions, it helps set a foundation for a lifetime of good choices.

For Families & Grandparents:

This episode encourages parents and grandparents to use stories as opportunities to talk with children about respect, trust, and listening to those who love and guide them.

How do we help children understand why bad things happen to good people?

Thats one of lifes hardestand most honestquestions.

In this meaningful episode, Chrys and Shellie sit down with author Courtney Reissig to talk about her new childrens book, Seth and the Very Scary Storm.

Drawing from her own personal experiences, Courtney gently helps children understand an important truth: bad things dont happen because of something they did or said. Instead, this story points young hearts toward a God whose plans are rooted in goodness, purpose, and what is best for His kingdomeven when circumstances feel frightening or confusing.

This insightful and compassionate conversation equips parents and grandparents with language, perspective, and hope as they help children navigate fear, worry, and lifes storms.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

How Seth and the Very Scary Storm addresses fear in age-appropriate ways

Courtneys personal story and what inspired the book

Talking honestly with kids about suffering and fear

How to reassure children of Gods goodness during scary seasons

Artificial intelligence is everywhereand it isnt going away.

In this timely and thoughtful conversation, Chrys and Shellie take on AI and the many tools now available to all of us, with one goal in mind: understanding it well enough to use it wisely.

We dont want to bury our heads in the sandbut we also dont want to hand over discernment without asking important questions. If we, as adults, dont understand tools like AI, we cant help our children and grandchildren navigate them safely and responsibly.

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie talk honestly about the benefits, concerns, and boundaries surrounding AI. They remind us that while technology can be a gift, it never replaces relationships, wisdom, or human connection.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Why AI is something we need to understandnot fear or ignore

The rapid growth of AI tools and what that means for families

Why adult understanding matters before guiding kids

Healthy questions to ask before using new technology

The difference between helpful tools and unhealthy dependence

Why relationships, faith, and discernment still matter most

Rocking it Grand AI Resource for Families

After days without power, unpredictable schedules, and families gathered under one roof, Chrys and Shellie reflect on the unexpected lessons learned during a winter storm. From rediscovering gratitude for everyday comforts to seeing communities rally together, this conversation reminds us that hard seasons often reveal what matters most. Whether you weathered the storm personally or are walking through a different kind of challenge, this episode offers encouragement, humor, and perspective for finding light in difficult moments.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

Discovering strength and resilience in unexpected situations

How hardship brings families and communities closer

Learning gratitude for everyday conveniences

Finding humor and memories in inconvenient moments

Why slowing down can sometimes be a gift

How storms reset perspective on what really matters

Seeing Gods presence in both crisis and recovery