Snack Time with Justin and Clarissa

Justin and Clarissa talk about a few recent experiences that gave opportunities to their kids to stretch their abilities and grow. They discuss how we can easily limit the abilities of our children without giving them a chance to test those abilities and learn through their failures. They even talk about a few small examples of how we can demonstrate that "testing of abilities and comfort" in our personal lives.

Jusitn and Clarissa are finally back with a new episode after having been on vacation. They talk about some of the highs and lows of vacation as well as just how chaotic it can be at times. The icing on the cake was upon returning from vacation, storms caused a major power outage for a few days. Parenting through chaos? Absolutely.

This was a special podcast for Clarissa to be able to pre-record with her dad and be able to release it for Father's Day. Gerald tells some stories about Clarissa from when she was little. The two dads, Gerald and Justin, talk a little bit about different roles as a father and what we want to instill in our children.

Justin and Clarissa meet with Anthony and Hannah Howard to talk about their new adventure as parents. You can clearly see how their faithfulness and trust in God unfolds in the events have worked out in their life thus far. They give great advice that anyone who is thinking about having kids or about to be first time parents should hear!

Justin and Clarissa discuss how they can sometimes fall short of the expectations set for their jobs, each other, and with their kids but still can show forgiveness and grace with one other. They come up with two practical steps they plan to take in working through these "expectations". The question is posed; Should we even set expectations for one another?

Justin and Clarissa talk with Josh and Katie and hit on some great topics. Josh and Katie have a unique story from how they met to where they are now in life. They do a great job leaning into the interests of their kids, regardless of their personal interests. Katie gives a cool example of how she and her daughter get some bonding time and Josh explains some of the ins and outs of using their smart home for some parenting hacks.

Justin and Clarissa meet with friends, Andrew and Samantha Ross, to discuss some of the challenges of the baby stage with twins. Sam talks about a season of waiting when it came to growing their family and just how big God came through!

Clarissa and Justin discuss being intentional with the way they set the tone for the house. They talk about a few ways they are changing the way they speak to their kids in hopes for a more positive environment while still keeping everyone accountable. Also, some REAL TALK about how we can have too many "pots in the fire".

In this episode Jusitn and Clarissa talk with Zach and Rebecca Brown about parenting in a similar stage of life (three kids aged five and under) but from a perspective of a house with all girls. Zach and Rebecca put a big focus on being very intentional with their girls, especially in these early years. From learning all of the different parts of the individual personalities of each of their girls to how they teach them about Jesus; it takes intentionality.

Justin and Clarissa sit down with friends, Curtis and Lynsey Patrick, to discuss what life is like with pre-school through elementary school aged children. They talk about practical ways to manage the day to day, be a team, the importance of a family motto and so much more. You will for sure hear something that you can take and implement into your family unit from Curtis and Lynsey's words of wisdom.