Life Parenting Podcast

Money can be one of the greatest sources of stress in a marriage followed closely by children and family. That’s why it’s so important that we don’t leave our children to learn about money by accident.
In this episode, we explore Biblical principles surrounding money and how to intentionally teach them to our children. We unpack the truth that everything we have belongs to God. We are not owners. We are stewards, called to wisely manage what He has entrusted to us.
Using the simple and practical LIVE, GIVE, OWE, GROW framework, we talk through how to shape a God-honoring view of finances at every age:
Live – Understanding essential and discretionary expenses and creating a thoughtful and practical spending plan (otherwise known as a budget)

Give – Seeing generosity as a reflection of the heart. God doesn’t want generosity from us as much as He wants it for us

Owe – Addressing taxes and debt, and why Scripture warns that debt enslaves us. We discuss how to take your kids along on your journey toward becoming debt-free

Grow – Teaching saving and investing as tools for wisdom, provision, and future impact

We also introduce a win–win philosophy, one that helps families make financial decisions that align with Biblical values while preparing the next generation to live faithfully, generously, and responsibly.
If you want your children to see money as a tool for God’s purposes rather than a source of fear or control, this conversation will give you both vision and practical steps to get started.

Rich & Julie Young, hosts

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
→ Episode 17: The Entitlement Epidemic: A Parent's Guide to Recognition and Remedy // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // YouTube

→ Kingdom Advisors
→ Christian Financial Concepts by Larry Burkett
→ Financial Peace Class
→ Dave Ramsey Resources
→ Generous Giving organization
→ JOG: Journey of Generosity

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Drawing from 57 years of marriage, Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo share from their deep well of wisdom on what it truly means to love, honor, and grow together as husband and wife. In this authentic conversation, they reflect on how marriage is designed to complete, not compete, and how returning to “that moment” of commitment reminds couples of why they chose to be together.. They explore the power of seeing more in your spouse than they see in themselves, refusing to define one another by their worst moments, and protecting each other’s dignity, especially in public. You’ll also hear practical insight on respecting pain without minimizing it, honoring hesitation and boundaries, recognizing subtle cues, and valuing each other’s expressions of worship. Throughout it all, Gary and Anne Marie remind couples to continually point one another back to God’s faithfulness and goodness.

Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Gary & Anne Marie Ezzo, founders of Growing Families

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

→ Parenting from the Tree of Life Material

→ The Gospel of Life book

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→ The Growing Families Website
→ Register for a Class
→ Our Courses

→ The U.S. Bookstore
→ The Australia & NZ Bookstore
→ The Asia Pacific Bookstore
→ The Brazil Bookstore

→ Contact Mom Ministry

→ Instagram
→ Facebook
→ YouTube
 
Email questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]

Join Rich and Julie Young as they invite you to pause and ask a powerful question: What is your preferred future?
In this episode, they talk about vision, not just dreaming about what could be, but prayerfully discerning what God desires for your life and family. They explore the temptation to simply decorate the house when the foundation is cracked, and why lasting change requires the courage to inspect what’s underneath.
Rather than living stuck in the past, they discuss how to use your past as a tool for evaluation, allowing it to inform the future God is calling you toward. Together, they walk through seven foundational pillars that shape a healthy, God-honoring life and home:
Personal spiritual growth

Marriage

A life-giving home environment

Order in the home

Finances

Health

Family identity

Small, faithful adjustments in these areas can lead to eternal impact. This conversation will encourage you to evaluate honestly, realign intentionally, and move forward with hope and purpose.

Rich & Julie Young, hosts

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
→ ⁠Episode 1: Is ten minutes all it takes? (Couch Time) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube
→ ⁠⁠⁠Episode 6: Hit the right target. (Vision part 1) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube
→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 7: Wait for the second marshmallow. (Vision part 2) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube
→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 2: A matter of life and death. (Speaking Life) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube
→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 3: What’s in your atmosphere? (The Life Giving Home Environment): Spotify // Apple // YouTube
→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 20: Speaking Life into Broken Places: Hope After Trauma and Moral Injury // Spotify // Apple // YouTube
→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 16: The Hidden Influence: How Structure & Routine Shape Your Child's Development // Spotify // Apple // YouTube
→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 15: Is First Time Obedience Worth It? The Neuroscience Says Yes. // Spotify // Apple // YouTube

Financial Resources:
→ 2,000 verses in the Bible
→ Financial Peace Class
→ Parenting from the Tree of Life

Video Segments Related to this episode:
→ Building Family Identity: Interdependent versus Independent
→ Building Healthy Identity into Children

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→ The Growing Families Website
→ Register for a Class
→ Our Courses

→ The U.S. Bookstore
→ The Australia & NZ Bookstore
→ The Asia Pacific Bookstore
→ The Brazil Bookstore

→ Contact Mom Ministry

→ Instagram
→ Facebook
→ YouTube
 
Email questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]

In this episode, Rich and Julie Young welcome guests, Darrell and Janelle Downs. They dive head first into the beautiful—and sometimes bumpy—reality of spending the holidays with extended family. From navigating differing viewpoints to traveling with kids, they explore how to stay grounded, prayerful, and united when the season gets complicated.
They talk about how to show up prayed up, relying on the Holy Spirit to give us the strength to speak life, love well, and handle challenging interactions with grace. You’ll hear practical, heartfelt wisdom on preparing kids for awkward family dynamics, protecting them from what they’re not ready for, and preserving meaningful traditions even while staying in someone else’s home.
They also share strategies for keeping kids on track during travel—why you “train at home, not on the road,” the importance of consistent sleep schedules, and how to reset rhythms once you return. Plus, they unpack how unity as a couple shapes the whole family experience (and how GFI principles support that), and what to do when unsolicited advice comes your way.
The holidays are a prime opportunity to teach our children how to love well, extend grace, serve joyfully, and engage thoughtfully. Wherever you go, your family identity goes with you—and this episode helps you carry it with confidence, peace, and purpose.

Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Darrell & Janelle Downs, Growing Families leaders

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
→ Episode 2: A matter of life and death. (Speaking Life) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube

→ Episode 3: What’s in your atmosphere? (The Life Giving Home Environment) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube

→ Episode 1: Is ten minutes all it takes? (Couch Time) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube

→ Episode 6: Hit the right target. (Vision part 1) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube

→ Episode 7: Wait for the second marshmallow. (Vision part 2) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube

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→ The Growing Families Website
→ Register for a Class
→ Our Courses

→ The U.S. Bookstore
→ The Australia & NZ Bookstore
→ The Asia Pacific Bookstore
→ The Brazil Bookstore

→ Contact Mom Ministry

→ Instagram
→ Facebook
→ YouTube
 

Email questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]

In this episode, Rich and Julie Young sit down with Jeff and Cathy Gratzmiller to unpack what it really takes to create an intentional, peaceful, and connected holiday season—no matter your family’s stage or structure.
Together, they dive into the real-life challenges that surface when routines get disrupted and expectations run high. You’ll hear practical principles that work whether your kids attend school or you homeschool, insights on how age and family context change the way you approach the holidays, and encouragement for managing expectations and the inevitable disruptions that come with them.
If you’re looking to simplify your holiday rhythm, strengthen communication, and build traditions that actually bring joy—not overwhelm—this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence you need.
Press play and step into your most intentional holiday yet. 🎄✨

Rich & Julie Young, hosts
Jeff & Cathy Gratzmiller, Growing Families leaders

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
→ ⁠Episode 2: A matter of life and death. (Speaking Life) // Spotify // Apple // YouTube

→ ⁠⁠⁠Episode 3: What’s in your atmosphere? (The Life Giving Home Environment) Spotify // Apple // YouTube

→ Parenting from the Tree of Life

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→ The Growing Families Website
→ Register for a Class
→ Our Courses

→ The U.S. Bookstore
→ The Australia & NZ Bookstore
→ The Asia Pacific Bookstore
→ The Brazil Bookstore

→ Contact Mom Ministry

→ Instagram
→ Facebook
→ YouTube
 
Email questions or topic suggestions to [email protected]