Raising Boys & Girls

Episode 409: Creating Community for Kids in Time of Grief with Toni Collier

Sissy and David are joined by author and speaker Toni Collier for an honest and hope-filled conversation about the power of community in helping kids and families navigat

Episode 408: What Grief Looks Like at Different Ages with David and Sissy

Grief looks different at every age, and understanding a child’s developmental stage can help parents recognize what they need most. Sissy Goff and David Thomas explore ho

Episode 407: Joyful Anyway with Kate Bowler

In this episode of Raising Boys and Girls, it features Sissy Goff and David Thomas in an in-person conversation with author and Duke professor Kate Bowler about her newes

Episode 406: What Grief Looks Like in Kids with David and Sissy

Grief can look very different in children than it does in adults. In this episode, Sissy Goff and David Thomas share five important ways kids process loss: in small doses

Episode 405: Where Getting Outside and Homeschooling Meet Capability with Ginny Yurich

Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside, joins Sissy and David to explore how outdoor play, movement, and hands-on experiences prepare children to learn and grow. She

Episode 404: Our 5 Favorite Tips for Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences can feel stressful for parents, but Sissy Goff and David Thomas encourage families to approach them as opportunities to build a supportive team

Episode 403: The Importance of a Family Devotion with Michael and Melissa Kruger

In this episode, Sissy and David sit down with Michael and Melissa Kruger to talk about helping families build meaningful spiritual rhythms together. The Krugers share th

Episode 402: Our 5 Favorite Tips for Navigating Emotions in the School Year with David and Sissy

As kids head back to school, Sissy Goff and David Thomas share five practical ways parents can help them navigate the big emotions that often come with transition. They e

Episode 401: Making Peace with What We Can’t Control with Lysa TerKeurst

Sissy Goff and David Thomas sit down with Lysa TerKeurst for a meaningful conversation about making peace with what we can’t control—especially as parents. Lysa shares wh

Episode 400: Our 5 Favorite Tips for Navigating Friendships in the School Year with David and Sissy

As kids head back to school, friendships can bring just as much anxiety as academics. In this episode, Sissy Goff and David Thomas share five practical ways parents can h

Episode 399: The Back to School Break We All Need with Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson

Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson join David and Sissy for a funny, honest conversation about raising capable kids without giving in to pressure, perfectionism, or the ur

Episode 398: Our 5 Tips for Back to School Transition with David and Sissy

As the new school year approaches, Sissy Goff and David Thomas help parents understand why transitions can bring big feelings, physical symptoms, and anxious thoughts for

Episode 397: Navigating Complicated Family Relationships with Dr. Dale Atkins

Dr. Dale Atkins joins David and Sissy to explore how speed, chronic stress, digital distraction, and intensive parenting are reshaping family relationships and contributi

Episode 396: Capable Connections: Friendships with David and Sissy

Friendships are where kids practice being human, but social anxiety, screens, group dynamics, and “rollercoaster” relationships are making connection harder than ever. Si

Episode 395: The Two Biggest Questions Parents Ask the Most About Siblings with Hunter and Katty Connelly

Katty and Hunter Connelly join Sissy and David to share what they have learned while raising four very different children. They discuss building capability through honest

Episode 394: Capable Connections: Siblings with David and Sissy

Sibling relationships can be some of the longest and most meaningful relationships in a person’s life, helping kids develop empathy, resilience, social skills, and health

Episode 393: Capable in the Classroom with Dan Carpenter (High School Teacher) and Wheat Teller (Elementary School Teacher)

David and Sissy talk with two beloved educators, kindergarten teacher Wheat Teller and high school history teacher Dan Carpenter, about what capability looks like in the

Episode 392: Capable Connections: Teachers and Coaches with David and Sissy

Sissy and David celebrate the powerful role teachers, coaches, mentors, and other trusted adults play in helping kids grow into capable, resilient people. They reflect on

Episode 391: Family Dinners and the One Question Grandparents Need to Ask with Babs Costello

Sissy and David talk with Barbara “Babs” Costello, beloved social media creator, former preschool founder, mom of four, and grandmother of nine, about the lasting impact

Episode 390: The Power of Family Through Generations with Carole and John Ferguson, Julie Trapp, Ashley Waltemath, & Amy Pipes

In this conversation, John and Carole Ferguson and their daughters reflect on the rhythms that built a close, capable, faith-filled family across generations. They share