Imbetween Podcast On Marriage, Parenting, Faith, And Everything In Between

Parenting isn’t for wimps, especially when it comes to navigating the crucial conversations that we must have with our kids. Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins have had plenty of crucial conversations in their lives—not only with their own eight children but with parents who are scared and seeking wisdom. In Episode 139, Jimmy and Kristin share the "conversation map” to work through any tough conversations you will have with your children.IMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES:IMbetween.org/episode139IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 years ago, Emily Ley found herself with a life she didn’t love. But instead of just settling, she dug deep and did the hard work of changing her life. In Episode 138, Emily shares with us about her journey from "Unsatisfied Emily" to the founder of Simplified, a successful brand of planners and home organizational tools for busy women. Emily created a life she loves using the BUILD philosophy, and she’s on a mission to help others do the same. IMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES:IMbetween.org/episode138IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In every conflict, there are two options: to go down the road of an argument or open the doors to a deeper conversation which can lead to a greater understanding between you and your spouse. As John Gottman’s research has shown, it doesn’t actually matter what you fight about. What matters is how you repair your relationship after the fight.In Episode 137, we want to give you the framework of how to repair your relationship after a big fight. Because, if you don’t process your conflicts, you may both find yourselves feeling disrespected, unheard, lonely, and festering in your anger. The little fights will become huge arguments because you don’t feel safe with one another. IMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES:IMbetween.org/episode137IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toxic relationships drain us, consume our brain space, and steal our joy. We've all experienced the aftermath of a toxic person's destruction, but do we all know what to do next? In Episode 136, we interview Gary Thomas about the tall-tell signs of a toxic person and how to walk away from this relationship in freedom and without guilt. We can't let others steal our joy or our mission. Listen in to learn how to set good boundaries and protect your life's calling.IMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES:IMbetween.org/episode136IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you live your life trying to avoid pain? Maybe you've pretended everything is fine even though you feel like you are crumbling inside. While most people would never choose to go through a difficult season, we have all walked through some very dark days. In Episode 135, we interview Lisa Harper about the hidden treasure of difficult times and why it's important not to fake it through the hard stuff of life. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: What this pandemic can help us learn. Why "faking it 'till we make it" is a horrible idea. How to stop pretending everything is fine and what to do instead. How Jesus is enough...even in really difficult circumstances: When you are single and parenting When you lose a loved one When you are hurt by other people, especially Christians When you are learning what it means to grieve with hope IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES:IMbetween.org/episode135 Learn more abou

The Enneagram is a tool that can help us grow in our understanding of ourselves and each other. In Episode 134, we want to take a deeper dive into the Enneagram as it pertains to parenting. Many teachers of the Enneagram do not recommend typing your children, so that is not what we will be doing in this episode. Instead, we will be discussing each type’s parenting strengths, certain areas each type needs to watch out for, and the paths of growth in our relationships with our children.A Healthy Person Leads To A Healthy Parent:We have talked to hundreds of parents and most would say that they are trying to be the very best parents to their children given the tools that they have. Maybe you've taken a parenting course, read a few books, or are raising your kids the way your parents raised you. And, yet you are still stumped about your relationship with your child. "Why do I react the way that I do when my child doesn't want to spend time with me?" or "Why is it easier to get along with my older children than my

The 5 Love Languages has helped millions of relationships, marriages, and families grow in their love and understanding for one another. In a blended family, The 5 Love Languages can help build your love for each other too, but with some unique parameters. In Episode 133, we interview Ron Deal—the leading national expert and the most widely read and viewed author on blended families in the country—about how to use the 5 Love Languages to create a loving and safe environment for your stepfamily.The 5 Love Languages For Blended Families?Maybe you have read other titles in the 5 Love Languages Series and your marriage and parenting have benefited from lessons learned. However, you are beginning to realize that what was successful with your own children or previous spouse is not succeeding as well with your current family. Perhaps you are confused as to why your stepchild’s love language is physical touch, but when you try to hug your step-child, they respond in anger or walk away. There are unique challenges to

Why is it so hard to say, "I'm sorry?" If you’ve been married longer than a week, you’ve probably already realized that there is no such thing as a perfect marriage. You will have disagreements, misunderstandings, hurt feelings, or trust broken. Making mistakes is what makes us human. But, when you’ve hurt your spouse, knowing the right way to apologize makes all the difference. True apologies strengthen your relationship and bring you closer together, not further apart. That’s why we want to give you 4 steps to healing hurts with your spouse by learning the art of apologizing.An Important Note:Before we dive in, we do want to note that some mistakes are bigger than others. Sometimes saying sorry is not enough, especially if there is a big betrayal like an affair. If you are walking through this journey, these 4 steps are a good start, but we highly recommend counseling both for you as a couple, and also as individuals. There is much more that needs to be worked through than we have time to discuss today.Apol

Many times we do not set boundaries because we feel the need to help others or we fear disappointing them. While helping others is not wrong, if you feel like you can’t say no because you’re afraid of disappointing the other person, or you feel like you are giving so much of yourself that you are exhausted or in deep emotional pain, it has crossed the line of helping to hurting. That’s why, in Episode 131, we want to teach you how you can learn to set boundaries…even if you’re a people-pleaser! This is the year you learn to set boundaries. We’ll also address some common myths about boundaries, which may be the reason why you aren’t setting them.What is a boundary? Boundaries are what define us. They define what is you and what is not you. In its simplest sense, a boundary is a property line. It outlines the beginning and end of something. By having boundaries, you are able to know what we are to own and take responsibility for. In relationships, ownership is really important. If you know where the boundaries

Money is often the source of many marital conflicts and has been one of the top reasons for divorce. But, it doesn't have to be this way! In Episode 130, we interview #1 New York Times bestselling author and money expert Rachel Cruze about the money advice married couples should not ignore. When couples understand why they handle money the way they do it changes everything. You can partner with your spouse more effectively, you can build on your strengths, change your bad habits for good, see some serious life-change, and have the freedom to do the things that matter most to you.In This Episode, You Will Hear About: Discover how the way you grew up influences your money decisions. The 4 money classrooms: Anxious Classroom - emotionally stressed and verbally closed Unstable Classroom - emotionally stressed and verbally open Unaware Classroom - emotionally calm and verbally closed Secure Classroom - emotionally calm and verbally open Why it is important to set a value system about money with your spouse. The

As a family, the New Year is a great opportunity to decide together what habits and rhythms of life you want to live out in 2021. It’s also a great time to come together and set some family goals for the upcoming year too. And, that’s why in today’s episode, we want to share 4 Life-Changing Near Year’s Resolutions for your family to make this year. These ideas will grow your closeness with one another, but they will also set healthy rhythms for your children to take with them into adulthood. When we think of New Year’s Resolutions, many times we are very aware of what changes we want to make in ourselves like losing the last bit of baby weight or wanting to read more books. And sometimes we are keenly aware of what changes we hope to make in our spouses. Har, har..just kidding…this episode has nothing to do with that.Until the pandemic hit last year, we had never thought about making meaningful family resolutions. In a previous episode, we talked about discussing with your family about what stays and what goe

When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us breathed a sigh of relief. Finally…2020 is over! Kiss me, we survived! What many of us may have not done is talk about how the last year has been because how do you put into words what 2020 has done to us? In many ways, 2020 has been traumatizing. What was is no longer what is. That much change in such a short period of time is exhausting and unnerving.Many times the new year offers us the chance of a “do-over”. What we didn’t like about the previous year is what we hopefully won’t bring into the new year. However, this year when we realize that what we wanted to leave in 2020 is most likely sliding in through the door of 2021, it’s really important that we take the time to check-in with one another. That’s why in Episode 128, we want to walk you through how to do a new year’s relationship check-in and help you carve out the space to think through what relationship resolutions you may want to make for 2021.Psst...Looking for the Relationship Check-I

When you’re sitting down with your not-yet-born children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, what are you going to say about 2020? And when you read through the not-yet-written history books outlining the COVID-19/coronavirus global pandemic of 2020, what lens will you be looking through? What words will you use to describe this unprecedented year? What sorrows, joys, and silver-linings will you share?2020 was the year that literally felt like the world had stopped spinning. We quickly learned to have all of our plans written in pencil so that they could be erased, put on hold, or put aside. We learned how to be bosses, workers, teachers, personal chefs, and sanitation engineers,..sometimes all at once. We learned that toilet paper, sanitizer, masks, and wipes are treasures more valuable than gold. There was a LOT to process, to grieve over, to cry about, to be frustrated about, and to rejoice over. What lessons did you learn in 2020? In episode 127, we share the 7 lessons we learned from a year that did

Shutdowns. Stay-at-home orders. Canceled holiday plans. Christmas certainly looks different this year. And while we may feel like we can't celebrate anything, does everything need to be perfect for us to have a reason to celebrate? Can we experience joy even when we are suffering? In Episode 126, Daniel and Christina interview author and advocate, Katherine Wolf. At the age of 26, Katherine experienced a near-fatal stroke when her son was only 6 months old. Katherine shares her inspiring story of recovery and how she learned to celebrate everything even in the midst of pain and suffering.   Looking for the PERFECT Gift For A Friend, Co-Worker, or Loved One?Download our FREE eBook: The Perfect Gift for Every Enneagram Type IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES:IMbetween.org/episode126 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fake news. Online rage. Canceled out. Silenced. Echo chambers. These phrases did not mean much a decade ago, but they are prevalent today. In a world that relies heavily on digital communication, it is becoming more and more difficult to tease out what is real and what is fake. In Episode 125, Daniel and Christina interview Dan Darling about the importance of "online discernment" and how you can use your online conversations for good.   In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How you can use your online conversations for good Learn to use "online discernment" before posting something or responding to someone on social media Hear about when it is appropriate to “silence” or “cancel out” someone on your social media A framework of discernment to use when reading the news to know what’s real and what’s fake news IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES:IMbetween.org/episode125 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

The holidays are known to be the most stressful time of the year. And perhaps this statement rings true in your own life. But, it doesn't have to be this way! In episode 124, Daniel and Christina share the 5 questions you need to ask your spouse before the holidays start. With a little bit of planning ahead and some cozy couch discussions, this Christmas can be a celebration worth remembering, even if it is in the midst of a global pandemic. In This Episode, You Will Hear About:The 5 discussion questions to have with your spouse before the holidays: What did Christmas feel like in your own home while growing up? What boundaries do we need to set? How can we play to each other’s strengths? What do you need to feel recharged during this season, especially when visiting family? Do we need a Plan A and Plan B? Looking for the PERFECT Gift For A Friend, Co-Worker, or Loved One?Download our FREE eBook: The Perfect Gift for Every Enneagram Type IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN I

In light of November being National Adoption Month, Daniel and Christina Im interview Jamie and Aaron Ivey about their adoption story. They have four children, three of whom are teenagers, and one preteen. 15 years ago, they started building their family through adoption — 2 international and 1 domestic. Jamie and Aaron honestly share about their experience, how they continue to talk about adoption with their children, and how their approach to adoption has changed over the years.  In This Episode, You Will Hear About: Jamie and Aaron's adoption story How to talk to your children about adoption How we are all called to care for the orphans, but how we may not all be called to adopt Practical ways to help and support those who are going through the adoption process IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES:IMbetween.org/episode123 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raise your hand if you've ever yelled at your child? And at the moment it felt good to blow off some steam, but afterward, you feel terribly guilty, right? We know how it feels because we used to be serial screamers. Thankfully, both of us have learned and grown through these experiences. In episode 122, Daniel and Christina share what it means to be a mindful parent and how we can learn to respond to our feelings of stress, anger, and frustration, instead of scream. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: What mindful parenting is Why we tend to scream at our kids when we are stressed How to recognize your emotional triggers and hotspots The importance of self-care 3 key factors to mindful parenting: Notice your own feelings when you’re in conflict with your child Learn to pause before responding in anger Listen carefully to a child’s viewpoint even when you disagree with it IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN SHOWNOT

Have you ever made a decision that you later regretted? Do you wish you knew how to make wiser choices instead of repeating the mistakes over and over again? In Episode 121, Daniel and Christina interview Enneagram teacher, Dr. Drew Moser, about how you can make wiser decisions by asking yourself these nine Enneagram questions. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How The Enneagram can give you a good framework to help you make wiser decisions The different centers of intelligence and how they can help you in your decision-making process The importance of looking at the past, present, and future (the fullness of time) as you navigate a decision Should Christians use The Enneagram? Looking For The PERFECT Gift To Give The Special People In Your Life? Download our FREE eBook: The Perfect Gift for Every Enneagram Type to find out what your loved ones really want this holiday season. IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshowIMBETWEEN

Do you find yourself currently frustrated with a relationship in your life? Perhaps you've been ghosted and you aren't sure what you did. Perhaps you constantly feel aggravated by a person with who you were once close. It is natural for friendships to change over time, but it can cause hurt, confusion, and frustration if you aren't sure why it happened. In Episode 120, Daniel and Christina continue their conversation about Adult Friendships. They discuss how to know which category of relationship a person belongs in, and how to discern if you are expecting someone to give what they are incapable or unwilling to give. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: The reason why some friendships change over time and what to do about it (especially if you are hurt) The next steps to take after understanding the 4 categories of relationships Learn to discern who is in your life, what category they are currently in, and whether they should actually be there How to readjust relationships to lessen frustration and journey w