In this episode, Chrys and Shellie sit down with bestselling author and speaker Carol McLeod to talk about her devotional book, Today Is a Verb. Carol encourages women to move beyond simply thinking about faith and instead live it out daily with intention, passion, and purpose.

Through practical wisdom and biblical encouragement, Carol reminds us that every day is an opportunity to choose faith, hope, gratitude, and action. She also shares insights from her ministry and her podcast, The Significant Women Podcast, where she continues encouraging women to live meaningful, faith-filled lives.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why faith is something we live, not just believe

• The message behind Today Is a Verb

• Practical ways to walk boldly in everyday life

• How intentional living changes our outlook and influence

• Encouragement for women in busy or uncertain seasons

Key Takeaway:

Faith is active. Each day gives us a new opportunity to live with courage, purpose, and intention right where God has placed us.

For Listeners:

If you’re looking for daily encouragement to live your faith more intentionally, this conversation — and Carol’s devotional — will inspire you to step into each day with renewed purpose.

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie welcome Randy Phillips, lead pastor of LifeFamily Church and founding member of the Christian trio Phillips, Craig & Dean. Randy joins the conversation to share about his new children’s book, Guppy and the Silvery Hook, a beautifully illustrated story that helps children understand the importance of respect, trusting wise guidance, and making thoughtful decisions.

Through gentle storytelling and vibrant artwork, Randy offers families a tool for starting meaningful conversations with children about choices, consequences, and learning to listen to those who care for them most.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Randy’s journey as a pastor, musician, and now children’s author

• The inspiration behind Guppy and the Silvery Hook

• Teaching children about choices in a loving, memorable way

• Why storytelling is such a powerful teaching tool for families

• Helping children understand trust and guidance at an early age

Key Takeaway:

Simple stories often carry the deepest lessons. When children learn early to trust wise guidance and make thoughtful decisions, it helps set a foundation for a lifetime of good choices.

For Families & Grandparents:

This episode encourages parents and grandparents to use stories as opportunities to talk with children about respect, trust, and listening to those who love and guide them.

How do we help children understand why bad things happen to good people?

That’s one of life’s hardest—and most honest—questions.

In this meaningful episode, Chrys and Shellie sit down with author Courtney Reissig to talk about her new children’s book, Seth and the Very Scary Storm.

Drawing from her own personal experiences, Courtney gently helps children understand an important truth: bad things don’t happen because of something they did or said. Instead, this story points young hearts toward a God whose plans are rooted in goodness, purpose, and what is best for His kingdom—even when circumstances feel frightening or confusing.

This insightful and compassionate conversation equips parents and grandparents with language, perspective, and hope as they help children navigate fear, worry, and life’s storms.

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In This Episode, We Discuss:

• How Seth and the Very Scary Storm addresses fear in age-appropriate ways

• Courtney’s personal story and what inspired the book

• Talking honestly with kids about suffering and fear

• How to reassure children of God’s goodness during scary seasons