In this audio-only bonus episode of Rooted by the River (Spanish River Church parenting podcast), you’ll hear a powerful Mom Talks message from Rebecca Haar and Chastity Langley on everyday stewardship—how to raise money-smart kids in a material world.

With 2,000+ Bible verses that address money, wealth, possessions, and generosity, this conversation helps parents build a biblical foundation for family finances and practice practical tools that actually work—from preschool “money jars” to teen budgeting with debit cards.

You’ll learn how to:

• Model Christian stewardship through contentment, gratitude, and self-control
• Teach kids the Give • Save • Spend framework (with real-life examples)
• Use allowance + chores to build work ethic and money responsibility
• Train teens with a weekly budget, transaction check-ins, and no bailouts
• Build habits like delayed gratification, saving for big goals, and generosity
• Talk about budgeting without oversharing family income 💬
• Use everyday moments (shopping, vacations, broken appliances) to disciple kids

This episode is packed with practical ideas for Christian parents, family discipleship, raising financially responsible kids, and helping children see money as a tool for God’s glory—not a master.

🎧 If this episode helps you, share it with a friend and leave a review—those two things help more families find the podcast!

Chapters:

00:00 Opening Teaser

00:09 Welcome + Setup

00:45 Why Stewardship Matters

03:10 Meet the Speakers

04:17 Live the Example

05:31 What We Value

06:35 Faithful Stewardship

07:40 Choose Generosity

08:30 Kids: Money Basics

10:10 Give • Save • Spend

10:55 Let Them Fail

12:20 Incentives + Goals

14:36 Teens: New Stage

15:55 Teen Budget System

16:52 10% + No Bailouts

19:06 Teachable Moments

20:30 Emergency Fund

21:30 Delayed Gratification

22:55 Give + Serve

24:44 Apps + Real Costs

26:10 Experiences > Stuff

27:25 Compassion Giving

29:14 College Costs

31:30 Adoption + Gospel

31:57 Q&A Highlights

44:45 Closing

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In this episode of Rooted by the River, John and Dan Houmes unpack the hidden costs of hurrying through life and how to reclaim healthier rhythms at home, specifically around PHYSICAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH and FAMILY FINANCES.

Today’s families are often juggling full-time schedules, blurred work-home boundaries, and constant mental over-load. A full calendar can feel productive and even faithful, but nonstop activity often leaves families exhausted and disconnected from one another.

#familyculture #kidssports #BusyFamily #FamilyRhythms

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro/Characteristics - Health and Finances

01:17 Introduce Kids to Reali

01:36 Symptom Repetitive Health

02:35 More Characteristics of a Hurried Family

02:45 #7 Repetitive Physical/Mental Health Problem

04:01 Temptation to Optimize Activities/Life beyond sports

05:03 Finances / Dual Income Family

05:53 Being Intentional about being “dual income” family

06:57 How to Dual Income Families find their Center in midst of Busyness

07:55 Does Income influences Lifestyle or Lifestyle influence Income

09:07 #8 Dual-Income Families

09:10 80/10/10 Rule in Finances

10:16 Heightened Financial Obligations (College, Medical bills, etc)

13:27 #8B Single Parent Families

15:12 #9 Financial Obligations

16:56 Take-Aways

Are you raising a family — or just managing a schedule?

In this episode of Rooted by the River, John and Dan Houmes, Therapist and Counselor, unpack the characteristics of the unhurried family and how modern pressures are reshaping families, parenting, and spiritual life.

Many modern families are stretched thin. Parents are doing their best to maximize their children’s younger years to set them up for future success and independence. How do we do that without compromising family time, communication, finances and health?

#familyculture #Proverbs18:13 #kidsandsports #BusyFamily #HealthyRhythms #familystress

Chapters:

00:00 🎙️ Introduction

02:02 🌿 What Is the “Unhurried Family” — and What Does It Look Like?

03:27 💰 9 Characteristics of an Unhurried Family

03:54 🚨 2 Symptoms of a Hurried Family

04:01 🗣️ Symptom 1 — Lowered Communication

05:54 💔 Symptom 2 — Diminished Intimacy & Increased Tension

07:16 🍽️ The Importance of Family Meals

09:15 📱 Increased Technology & Lowered Free Time

10:48 🙏 Little or No Personal Quiet Time

12:15 📅 Excessive Social & Service Activities

17:23 🙌 Closing Comments — Part 1 of The Unhurried Family

In a culture shaped by outrage, algorithms, and constant noise, how do Christian parents intentionally raise kind, empathetic children?

In this episode of Rooted by the River, John Houmes interviews Torrey Roberts about teaching kindness in the home—especially in a world shaped by anger, polarization, and online influence. Together, they unpack what kindness really means, why it isn’t weakness, and how parents can intentionally train their children to see others, respond with empathy, and reflect the heart of Christ.

#parenting #kindness #empathy #culturewar

Chapters

⏱️ 00:00 – Welcome & episode overview

🔥 01:15 – Why kindness matters in today’s angry culture

💬 03:26 – What is kindness?

⚖️ 04:46 – Kindness vs. niceness: what’s the difference?

🏠 06:21 – Teaching empathy through everyday moments at home

👫 06:33 – Sibling relationships and “kind hands”

👀 07:30 – Modeling kindness as parents

🕰️ 10:33 – Creating family rhythms that shape character

🧩 12:47 – Parenting plans, framework, and flexibility

🚫 14:07 – Responding to unkind or cruel behavior

🗣️ 15:48 – Teaching kids how to express needs respectfully

🙏 18:18 – Gratitude, thank-you notes, prayer, and serving

❓ 20:05 – Answering “why” being kind matters

📝 25:17 – Final thoughts and takeaways

How do parents nurture a child’s God-given individuality without letting that individuality run the family?

🎙️ In this episode of Rooted by the River, host John Houmes sits down with Torrey Roberts, Engagement Director at Oceanview Baptist Church and longtime family ministry leader, to talk about one of the most common (and confusing) parenting tensions: raising unique children while building a unified family culture.

Drawing from her experience as a behavioral specialist at Sheridan House Ministries and her 15 years co-hosting the Parenting on Purpose podcast, Torrey offers practical wisdom for Christian parents who want to raise kids who are faithful, resilient, and grounded in truth—without overcorrecting, micromanaging, or reacting out of fear.

✨ This conversation is especially helpful for parents navigating strong-willed children, teens, or siblings with very different personalities who want to parent with grace, truth, and wisdom.

#parenting #individuality #children #personality

⏱️ 00:00 – Welcome & introduction ⚖️ 02:20 – Individuality vs. family culture 🌱 02:50 – “The way they are bent” (Proverbs insight) 🚩 05:47 – Signs parents might be struggling stewarding kids’ individuality 😨 07:59 – Parental fear, control, and need for perfection 🧠 10:17 – How to let kids fail and self-awareness 🌍 14:32 – Cultural radical individualism vs. biblical identity 📚 17:16 – Being a student of your child and God’s purpose for them 🕰️ 20:41 – Family rules, consistency, and rhythms ✅ 22:46 – Preferences vs. right and wrong 💍💼✝️ 24:07 – Raising kids to be marriageable, employable, and God-honoring 📝 25:34 – John’s reflections and takeaways

In this episode, host John Houmes talks with therapist Jill Dagistino about emotion regulation in parenting.

They explore how emotions impact both parents and children, why emotional awareness matters, and practical tools parents can use to help kids understand and manage big feelings.

Jill shares the RAIN Method, explains the difference between guilt and shame, and highlights why connection and vulnerability are essential for emotionally healthy families. This episode offers practical, faith-based insight for parents raising children in today’s world.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:33 The Role of Emotion Regulation & Definitions

05:15 Cultural Perspectives & Misconceptions on Emotions

10:06 The RAIN Method for Emotion Regulation - Core Emotions

19:52 Training Children to recognize their Emotions

23:13 Navigating Emotions while Parenting

24:18 The Importance of being Honest

26:42 Guilt vs. Shame & Vulnerability in Parenting

30:00 Closing Thoughts/Takeaways and Prayer

#guiltvsshame #kidsandemotions #parentingkids #emotionalregulation #raisingemotionallyhealthykids

Resources

Feelings Wheel

Jill Dagistino — Spanish River Counseling Center

Parenting teens around food can feel like a constant balancing act. One day they’re not hungry, the next they’re starving—and underneath it all are deeper questions about body image, control, comparison, and faith.

In this episode of Rooted by the River, John talks with registered dietitian Jenna Braddock about helping children and teenagers develop a healthy, God-honoring relationship with food. Together they explore how family rhythms, shared meals, and grace-filled conversations can shape both physical health and spiritual formation.

This episode offers practical encouragement for parents who want to:

• Teach healthy eating without shame or fear

• Address body image in a faith-filled way

• Stay connected to teens navigating comparison

• Use family meals as a place of discipleship

“Shared meals can change lives.” — Jenna Braddock

Whether you’re a parent, pastor, or caregiver, this conversation will help you approach food, faith, and family with wisdom and peace.