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The year 2025 served as a "gut punch" to the American family, marked by a national mourning for lost standards and an escalation of digital and cultural threats. We are moving past the "good start" of last year to a refined, active mission: waking up and equipping families to reclaim their homes from institutions that have ignored or failed them.

Key "Wake Up" Calls

• Where is the Father? We must address the intentional cultural attack on fatherhood and recognize that if a dad isn't leading his children, an outside organization or algorithm certainly is.
• The System is Complicit: From economic fraud to the "Somali daycare" scandal, we can no longer assume "they" are going to do the right thing; the responsibility for protection starts at our own front door.
• Digital Discipleship is Not Optional: The digital landscape is a battlefield where our children's identities are being shaped silently by "identity capture" and algorithmic depression.
• Local Action over National Noise: While world events are "bizarro land," our greatest power lies in affecting our local communities and churches to force a shift in the national landscape.

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Joshua Carter is a good man.

He works hard.
He loves his wife.
He shows up.
He goes to church.

But one ordinary day exposes a quiet truth he can’t ignore anymore:
he’s been managing life — not leading it.

In this story-driven episode, we introduce Joshua and the Carter family, and we follow him through a moment every man eventually faces:

Am I actually becoming the man God made me to be — or am I just staying comfortable?

This episode marks the end of Season One and sets the stage for what’s coming next:

• January: What is a Man?
• February: Becoming a Better Husband
• March: Leading as a Father

This is not about guilt.
It’s about ownership.
It’s about determination.
And it’s about the quiet moment where a man decides to engage.

Joshua’s story is just beginning.
So is this next chapter of the Family Readiness Project.

📩 Questions or feedback: support@familyreadinessproject.com

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The holidays should be a season of joy — but for many families, it’s actually a season of stress, obligation, and burnout.
If you’re smiling on the outside but exhausted on the inside, this episode is for you.

Rick breaks down:
• Why families spiral during December
• The spiritual and emotional cost of overcommitment
• How to set boundaries without guilt
• The role of fathers in guarding peace
• How to create lasting, joy-filled memories
• Why “no” is a holy word that protects your home

This December, determine to protect what matters most.

Connect
Website: FamilyReadinessProject.com (or coming soon page)
Email: support@familyreadinessproject.com

YouTube: @FamilyReadinessProject

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In this episode, we dig straight into something most parents never think about:
how their daily habits — and the conformity fueling them — shape the strength or weakness of their entire home.

You’ll learn:
• How mediocrity forms quietly in modern families
• Why conformity is the enemy of strong parenting
• How your habits model identity and character to your kids
• Why Christians must resist cultural drift
• Practical steps to examine, break, and rebuild your family culture
• How to determine a new path of leadership and strength

Connect with FRP:
Website: familyreadinessproject.com
Email: support@familyreadinessproject.com

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Giving thanks for this great and uniquely American holiday! A bit of history, and our gift and responsibility of freedom!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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AI isn’t your enemy or your savior. In this episode, Rick lays out a biblical “third path”: use AI as a tool—don’t let it master your mind, your time, or your kids.

• The two bad extremes: hype vs. hysteria

• Why constant AI reliance weakens critical thinking

• Deepfakes & scams: implement a family CODE WORD

• The Read • Pray • Plan framework for busy parents

• Practical boundaries: attention stewardship > algorithm drift

Resources & checklists: [Resource Hub link] | Community: FRP Facebook Group

Resources:

• Free Digital Discernment Course → https://familyreadinessproject.com/digital-discernment-course
• Family Readiness Resource Hub → https://www.familyreadinessproject.com/resource-hub

••Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4166403423618094

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War, rumors of war, and the middle ground between paranoia and ignorance.

In this episode of the Family Readiness Project:

• What the U.S. and China are preparing for — and why it matters for families
• Why blind fear or blind ignorance both leave your kids unprotected
• The draft conversation: why sons and daughters may be affected
• How cyberattacks, power grids, and supply chains impact your home
• Practical takeaway: teaching knife skills as a readiness lesson

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👉 Community: Join the FRP Facebook Group

Tags: parenting, faith, preparedness, family readiness, Christian parenting, cyber threats, war, resilience

Primary CTA (spoken + show notes): “Grab every free checklist in the Resource Hub — link in the notes.”

Resources:

• Free Digital Discernment Course → https://familyreadinessproject.com/digital-discernment-course
• Family Readiness Resource Hub → https://www.familyreadinessproject.com/resource-hub
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4166403423618094

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Charlie Kirk lived with conviction and died for truth. His stand — and the tragic murder of Irina Zarutska — remind us that silence is not an option for families of faith.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Why Charlie’s death matters for every parent
• What meekness really means (strength under control)
• How moms and dads can reclaim authority in their homes
• Practical steps to lead your family without fear

This isn’t politics. It’s about faith, readiness, and the courage to lead in a violent age.

👉 Get the free Digital Discernment Course at https://familyreadinessproject.com/digital-discernment-course