The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane
A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you! Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change. Let's do this together!
Episodes
With his signature whimsy and curiosity, bestselling author Bob Goff takes us on a journey with the Savior in his new book, A Journey with Jesus: An Interactive Guide Through the Holy Land. Bob shares what being in Israel and walking where Jesus walked taught him about wonder. You'll hear about Bob's adventures in the cockpit of an airplane, the tenacity of faithful friends, and the beauty of experiencing life in person (not just w...
Abbie Halberstadt, mother of 10 kids and author of You Bet Your Stretch Marks, joins Arlene to dismantle the myth that moms should "love every minute" of parenting. Being a parent stretches your capacity like nothing else, but it also fills you with immense joy and has a lasting impact. Motherhood is good.
Abbie shares practical wisdom on prioritizing heart work over housework and reclaiming parental authority in a culture th...
Did you know Dr. Gary Chapman has teamed up with Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott to write a follow up book to his bestselling 5 Love Languages book?
Dr. Leslie Parrott joins Arlene today to talk about the new book, "The Love Language That Matters Most." While most of us know the five love languages, Leslie reveals that each language has specific "dialects" that can make or break how love is received. You will learn how to personal...
Does your teen get angry? The answer is probably yes--leaving you with the question, "What do I do about it?" Dr. Gary Chapman joins us to talk about his new book, A Teen’s Guide to Conflict: How to Deal with Drama, Manage Anger, and Make Things Right. Tune in for practical ways parents can guide teenagers through anger, disrespect, and lack of motivation.
It turns out you can show up in a loving way even if your teen do...
Struggling to break free from the same old conflicts in your relationship?
When Ron and Nan Deal suffered the devastating loss of their child, their marriage could have collapsed. For decades, Ron and Nan were stuck in destructive cycles, experiencing ruptures without repair. They sought help from Dr. Terry and Sharon Hargrave whose transformational Restoration Therapy has helped millions.
Now for the first time, Ron and Nan ...
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, bestselling author of Love and Respect (2.3+ million copies sold), shares fresh insights from his new book Lightbulb Moments in Marriage. Drawing from his work with over 4,000 couples and 52 years of marriage to his wife Sarah, Dr. Eggerichs reveals why couples often feel miles apart when they're really just inches away from breakthrough.
In this episode, we'll discover the biblical foundation of the lov...
Gary Thomas (bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, Sacred Parenting) is back on the podcast to discuss his latest book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live: Dismantling 12 Lies About Remaining in God's Love. Gary challenges common parenting myths that Christians often fall into, and offers practical ways on how to live life God's way, not the world's.
Let's learn together how to create Christ-centered...
Justin Whitmel Earley, bestselling author of The Body Teaches the Soul, is very familiar with the consequences of ignoring the body. As a young lawyer, he collapsed into anxiety and insomnia. He learned that the healthy and unhealthy habits shaping his life weren't physical or spiritual; they were spiritual AND physical. Justin reveals why the body isn't separate from the soul—it's an important part of loving God.
Tune in for...
Host Arlene Pellicane welcomes back bestselling author Amber Lia alongside her teenage son Ollie for an inspiring conversation about their new devotional, You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed Teens.
Ollie opens up about his freshman-year battles with depression, anxiety, and perfectionism after a major life transition, offering a real-life view of what your kids may be going through. Together with Amber, they reveal fai...
Bestselling author and beloved pastor Max Lucado returns to the Happy Home to talk about his latest book, Tame Your Thoughts: Three Tools to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, Max shares how you can manage negative thought patterns (even if you've carried it around for years).
Perfect for parents, you'll learn how to battle anxiety personally and how to help your kids, especi...
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Need help understanding your neurodivergent child? Maybe your child has ADHD, autism, or another challenge. Author Kim Botto is here to give us the gift of understanding this Christmas. She knows how to create spaces where every child feels heard, valued, and loved. She's the author of Boundless Hope for Every Child and specializes i...
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We live in a culture obsessed with self-care and personal branding. But what if freedom and happiness is found more in forgetting ourselves and remembering God instead? Sharon Hodde Miller shares from her new devotional, Gazing at God: A 40 Day Journey to Greater Freedom from Self. On today's episode, you'll learn:
3:25 What does...
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In this broken world, building a strong family can seem out of reach. Your family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong. Bestselling author Jessica Smartt shows us how to build a home where love and connection are every day occurrences. We're talking about her new book, Come on Home.
On today's episode, you'll learn:
5:25 The le...
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Talking about sex can be awkward, shameful, embarrassing or painful. But what if it could be healing and hopeful? Dr. Juli Slattery is here to talk about God’s transformative love for every area of life, including our sexuality. We're talking about her new book, Surrendered Sexuality. On today's episode, you'll learn:
3:30 We don’t ...
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Are you too young to be thinking about legacy? Hobby Lobby Founder David Green says we can all be planning to make a lasting eternal impact on the generations that follow. Legacy is created now, not only in the last decades of your life. David Green and Bill High have written a new book, The Legacy Life. On today's episode, you'll le...
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You're busy. I'm busy. Is there a way out of this rat race? You've heard advice on burnout and busyness, but probably not how author and mom Tara Sun explains it from her new book, Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to keep up with God when you're just trying to keep up with life.
On today's episode you'll learn:
3:55 How to NOT ignore...
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Our kids and teens are hearing loud messages about gender, and it can be terribly confusing. Social media has glamorized and normalized things like same sex attraction. How can parents equip their kids with truth and love in this secular culture? Trusted voice Dr. Kathy Koch is here to help us raise kids who are confident in their ge...
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Is it possible to delay social media for your teen, even your teen girl? My daughter Lucy and I are asking another mom/daughter duo about this. Today’s guests are comedian Kerri Pomarolli and her daughter Lucy. Two moms, two Lucys with no social media. It's going to be a fun ride. This month, we're kicking out harmful tech. On today'...
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How addicted is your son or daughter to video games? Today’s guest Ian McCready is a former video game addict who understands the lure of gaming. He’s found a way to redeem his time from technology (you and your kids can too).
This month we're kicking out the tech! We want to keep the tech that's helping us, but kick out the tech th...
We know smartphones can be really harmful to kids and teens, but what can we do about it? Clare Morell brings a practical guide to freeing kids and teens from smartphones as we kick out the tech this month. Social media and addictive video games are not safe for kids, no matter what tech companies promise. In today's episode, you'll find out:
2:15 What no one would guess about social media
6:10 TikTok is digital fentanyl???
10:00 W...
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