In this first episode, Ryan and Laura recap the beginning of their Israel journey. From the long flight overseas to an unforgettable first night in Jerusalem, including time with Israel's President Isaac Herzog and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee. They also visit the Nova site, where the terrorists struck first, and reflect on meeting and hearing directly from hostages. Deep gratitude to Friends of Zion and Dr. Mike Evans for making this extraordinary trip possible. This is just the beginning.

When someone hurts us—especially someone we love—there's a deep temptation to make them pay. To bring up past mistakes in future fights. To keep score. But that's not love—and it's definitely not forgiveness.

In this second episode of our Love in the Deep End series, Ryan and Laura Dobson talk about what it means to not punish your spouse or your kids for a lifetime. Drawing from their own story of surviving cancer, crisis, and real emotional pain, they explore how grace restores what punishment destroys.

You'll hear:

• Why "keeping score" is a fast track to disconnection

• The spiritual and emotional cost of dragging up the past

• Parenting in crisis—and why behavior isn't always the real issue

• How to reset a fight with "Can I try that again?"

• What Scripture says about how God forgives—and how we can follow His lead

This episode is for every parent, spouse, or friend who wants to stop recycling old pain and start building something stronger, even in the deep end.

Key Verse:
"As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." – Psalm 103:12

"You can't prepare for something like this."

That's what people say when the diagnosis comes, the pain hits, or the marriage feels like it's crumbling. But on REBEL Parenting, we don't believe that.

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Ryan and Laura Dobson open up about surviving Laura's fourth cancer diagnosis, a life-threatening infection, and the hardest year of their lives—by choosing, over and over, to Go Again.

Kicking off our new series, Love in the Deep End: Preparing for the Unpreparable, Ryan and Laura reveal how faith, honesty, and relentless love became their anchor when everything else was falling apart. They share how building a spiritual foundation—through daily time with God, Scripture, and community—prepared them for storms they never saw coming.

With vulnerability and hard-earned wisdom, they discuss marriage, parenting, repentance, and the power of showing up for each other when life gets ugly. If you've ever wondered how to keep going when you're out of strength, this episode is for you.

📝 Show Notes

In This Episode:

• Why the phrase "you can't prepare for this" is a myth—and how to replace it with hope

• Laura's journey through a fourth cancer diagnosis, five surgeries, and a dangerous, antibiotic-resistant infection

• The power of Psalm 136: "His steadfast love endures forever"—and why it became their lifeline

• What it means to "go again" in marriage, especially when crisis leaves you both exhausted and raw

• Parenting with grace when your kids are unraveling too—and why your home should be a safe place for their emotions

• The role of vulnerability, repentance, and asking, "Can I try that again?" in building resilient relationships

• How Jesus is the reason they're still standing—and still in love

Key Quote:
"Sometimes you're sick, and it's worse, and it's poor. But I made a promise. And that means I'll go again—until the day I die."

Scripture Highlight:
Psalm 136 — "His steadfast love endures forever." (Repeated 27 times, a reminder that God always goes again.)

Takeaway:
You can't stop the pain, but you can build a foundation strong enough to carry you through it. Go again—one day, one prayer, one act of love at a time.

Listen now and join the conversation about faith, family, and the courage to go again—even when life is at its hardest.

In this video, Ryan Dobson discusses the importance of deescalation as a crucial skill for navigating conflicts with children. He provides strategies for staying calm, using positive language, listening actively, validating feelings, offering options, and taking breaks to help defuse tensions and find resolutions. This video encourages parents to work on their deescalation skills in order to improve communication and strengthen relationships with their children.

In this video, Ryan Dobson discusses the importance of looking for context when trying to understand and build relationships with our children. By asking open-ended questions, validating their feelings, looking for patterns in their behavior, and seeking out additional resources, we can gain a deeper understanding of our children's actions and support them in developing healthy coping strategies. This video encourages parents to take the time to consider the context surrounding their children's behavior in order to show them love and support.

In this video, we're going to discuss Rebel Parents: how they model good behavior & why other parents should follow their lead. Rebel parents are those who buck the norm and try to do things their own way. They're not afraid to speak their minds and they often set an example for other parents to follow. In this video, we're going to discuss why they're a force to be reckoned with and how you can learn from their example.

In this video, I'm sharing 8 reasons why it is more important to listen to your child than to talk to them.

Listening is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Not only does it help build a strong relationship with your child, but it also helps them to develop communication skills. By listening to your child, you can help them to feel understood and secure in their relationships.

So whether you're trying to solve a problem or just have a conversation, make sure to listen carefully! It may just be the best thing you can do for your child! In this video, I'm sharing 8 reasons why it is more important to listen to your child than to talk to them.

Listening is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Not only does it help build a strong relationship with your child, but it also helps them to develop communication skills. By listening to your child, you can help them to feel understood and secure in their relationships.

So whether you're trying to solve a problem or just have a conversation, make sure to listen carefully! It may just be the best thing you can do for your child!

In this short video, I'm explaining why Rebel Parents value their spouse's input. This is an important message to share because it shows that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is help available. We all face unique challenges as parents, and it's important to have support and advice from those closest to us. That's why Rebel Parents value their spouse's input so much! As a married couple, we understand the importance of communication and collaboration, and we're here to help you through whatever Challenges you face as a parent. Thank you for watching!