The Family Order: Marriage, Family, Health, Home

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 family motto is. This is a great episode to get a sneak at many topics before listening to full episodes with a deeper dive.

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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 changes in your life, you have to change how you are spending your time. 

Call to Order:
This week’s call to order is to evaluate the people that you spend the most time with. Are they a positi...

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 than ever, but we feel that parenting in these modern times is harder or at the very least, more complicated than ever. 

Call to Order:
Today’s call to order is to just be there for your kids...

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 according to plan 100% and it’s not as smooth as you may think. Today, we are going to cover 5 things that happened once we listed our house and some tips and extra info that popped up along our ...

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, especially someone close to them? 

Call to Order:
This week’s call to order is to determine if you stonewall in your life or if someone is doing it to you. Don’t get combative or confrontational ...

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 talk about defensiveness. We will discuss what defensiveness means and what the antidote is for your relationship.

Call to Order:
Think about the last argument you had in your ...

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 contempt, why it is so dangerous and solutions that can eliminate contempt.

Call to Order:
This week’s call to order is to identify where you have contempt in your relationships. Wor...

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 and focus today’s discussion on the 1st one – criticism.

Call to Order:
This week’s call to order is to come up with some examples of criticism in your relationship and come up ...

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 things to do before we even list our home. Listen to hear 5 things that we did before even making it official.

This week's Call to Order is to take financial inventory! Whether ...

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 marriage commitments. Marriage takes effort but it doesn’t have to be difficult if two people are edifying each other and playing on the same team.

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 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 experience with mental health issues ourselves or with people we know personally. This discussion will focus on some statistics about suicide and general mental health plus risk factors and what action...

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 podcast, what we learned, the highs & lows and most importantly, where we are going in the future. There will also be some insightful stats on podcasting in general so give this one a lis...

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 nearly enough for what comes after, especially for ourselves and our marriage. Sure, a newborn takes a lot of time, energy and focus but that’s not your only priority.
 
Today, we are g...

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 whether it’s something big or small. Today, we are going to delve into why integrity matters and tips on how to live a life of integrity in everything that you do or don’t do.
 
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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 provide a compelling discussion today that makes you evaluate your priorities while we share vital tips into how to have a thriving family.

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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 resource that provides value in so many other ways. You solve problems in a creative way that is difficult to find. You are a compass that provides direction in a storm. You are responsible and de...

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 family and our home. Shocking, I know. This conversation will tap into what it means to be a protector in modern times for your family and why it’s vital to define this role and put measures in place...

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 basic financial tips to consider in marriage including a hot take of ours. The topic of money is becoming more and more complex and couples need to get on the same page with their finances.

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 dynamic. If you want your marriage to thrive, this episode is a must listen.

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