The Family Order: Marriage, Family, Health, Home
A young, married couple together for over 15 years who have developed their own style of traditional values combined with modern views. Each week focuses on an honest, thought-provoking conversation and relevant information that inspires growth in your marriage and family circle. Spend 20 minutes or less working towards a journey of self-improvement while you sit in the carpool pick-up lane at school, commute to work, squeeze in a workout, or get half-way through folding that laundry pile.
Episodes
64 episodes
Ask Us Anything: Part 2
It's been awhile since we've answered some questions (or let our hair down and had some fun)! Join us for Part 2 of answering some of your questions! We want you to know a little bit more about us whether it's our biggest pet peeves or what our...
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Episode 63
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24:03
Ask Us Anything: Part 1
It's been awhile since we've answered some questions (or let our hair down and had some fun)! Today, we're answering your questions! From what motivates us to work hard to our favorite books, we want you to know a little bit more about us. This...
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Episode 62
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19:08
Surround Yourself with the Right People
Do you have friends that are a bad influence? It has been said many times that you will become a combination of the closest people around you. Today, we are going to dive into why this is so important and what action you can take. To make chang...
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Episode 61
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17:18
Difficult Conversations with Our Pre-Teen
Have you ever had a question from your child that you weren’t prepared for? We’ve said this before, but parenting is hard. What’s the hardest age to parent? Infants get a bad wrap and so do teenagers. What about pre-teens? Life seems busier tha...
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Episode 60
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24:31
Five Things that Happened After Listing Our House
We previously discussed what it takes to sell your house but what happens once you list it? There was a flurry of activity that most first-time sellers likely aren’t expecting and we definitely didn’t know what to expect. Nothing goes accor...
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Episode 59
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24:30
The Four Horsemen Series: Stonewalling
This is our last episode of the Four Horsemen series from John Gottman. Stonewalling may sound innocent and harmless, but it can still be damaging to a relationship. Why do people stonewall? What could cause a person to shut people out, especia...
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Episode 58
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15:51
The Four Horsemen Series: Defensiveness
All relationships have conflict. This cannot be avoided or negotiated with. Managing conflict is vital in predicting success with conflict. This is our 3rd part of the 4-part series on the 4 Horsemen from John Gottman and today, we are going to...
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Episode 57
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16:57
The Four Horsemen Series: Contempt
Today, we are going to talk about contempt. We see examples of this a lot in social interactions but it can become toxic. This is part 2 of our discussion on The Four Horsemen that can doom a relationship. We will discuss some examples of conte...
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Episode 56
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21:21
The Four Horsemen Series: Criticism
Managing conflict is a vital skill in building and maintaining relationships. If you have been to relationship counselling, you’ve likely heard about John Gottman and the Four Horsemen. Today, we are going to start a series on the four horsemen...
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Episode 55
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20:07
First Five Tasks Before Listing Our House
We are getting ready to sell our house! Don’t you wish it was as simple as planting a “For Sale” sign on the front lawn? Unfortunately, even in a HOT market...it’s not. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work because there are tons of ...
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Episode 54
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27:30
Making Marriage Work with Agreements
Why do some marriages work, and others don’t? Why do people think that marriage takes a lot of work? Why do so many married couples not seem to like each other anymore?We are going to be answering those questions today while we discuss m...
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Episode 53
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22:47
Suicide Prevention Awareness: Warning Signs and Resources
In episode #33, we had a very personal and real conversation regarding mental health. September is suicide prevention month and today, we are going to dive into what we can all do to help this cause. Most of us have had some sort of exper...
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Episode 52
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19:29
How to Make Your Podcast Last One Year!
Today is another special episode of the podcast as this is our one-year review of The Family Order Podcast. This is a great episode for folks that have already started a podcast or are just thinking about it. We will review why we started this ...
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Episode 51
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21:22
Happy With Baby: Special Guests Catherine O’Brien and Rick Heyer
Marriage can be great, but it can be very challenging. Parenting is something that is also very rewarding, but it will test you like you never thought possible. We prepare so much for a new baby being added to our lives, but we don’t prepare ne...
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Episode 50
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35:08
Following Through On Your Choices: Integrity
Do you cheat on your taxes? Do you take shortcuts at work? Do you take credit for something that you didn’t do yourself? These questions, and many more, are questions about truth and integrity. Life is full of choices and these choices matter w...
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Episode 49
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21:35
You Aren't Going the Right Direction! (Presiding Over Your Family)
We’ve talked about being a protector and a provider but what is another important role to consider? That role is the leader or presider role. Why is this role so important? What does it mean to be a presider of your home or family? We want to p...
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Episode 48
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20:20
It's About More Than Money (The Provider Role)
Being a provider sounds very simple but there’s more to it than what’s on the surface. Times are changing and the rate of that change is speeding up. Providing is much more than just acquiring financial resources. As a provider, you are a resou...
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Episode 47
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19:37
Don't Let Your Car Get Stolen (and the Role of a Protector)
We still live in a dangerous world and it’s changing rapidly. Today, we will be discussing the role of protectors in the family unit. It may not be popular to say this, but my wife and I are not equal partners on everything within our fam...
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Episode 46
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19:01
Avoiding Conflict in Marriage Money Talks
Why do couples fight about money? Why is this a topic that we don’t talk about prior to joining our lives together? What is one thing that can ruin a marriage if left unchecked? Today, we are going to discuss answers to these questions and 6 ba...
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Episode 45
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20:07
Start Scheduling Weekly Date Nights!
What is a date night? Why is date night important? Today’s episode will provide tips and ideas for date night itself and on how to make it a priority vs. a luxury. We will also touch on why date night is vital to your marriage and family dynami...
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Episode 44
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20:22
Parenting Summer Series: Punishment with Purpose
Disciplining kids may be the hardest part of being a parent. Most parents are equipped to feed and clothe their children but that’s just the bare minimum of parenthood. There are many idealistic ways to raise kids that sound great but that are ...
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Episode 43
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18:15
Parenting Summer Series: Kids & Technology
When should your kid get their first smartphone? How much TV time should your child have each day? These are tough questions and there are no “right” answers. Today, we are going to dive into how to limit kids on their tech use. We will discuss...
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Episode 42
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20:31
Parenting Summer Series: Activities and Enrichment
Kids learn better by doing and being active. Finding the right activities for them can be challenging but also very important or rewarding for you and your kids. You can keep them engaged and busy while aiding them to develop their skills. Toda...
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Episode 41
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20:15
Parenting Summer Series: Motherhood
What does it mean to be a mother? What does it mean to you? There are a lot of interpretations of what mother’s do and what their importance is for children & even society at large. Today, we are going to discuss 5 types of mothers that can...
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Episode 40
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21:53
Parenting Summer Series: Sibling Dynamics
Have you ever heard the phrase that people with only one child shouldn’t be considered a real parent? Obviously, that phrase isn’t to be taken literally but there’s a reason that people say it. Should you change your approach to parenting with ...
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Episode 39
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20:34