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

Artificial intelligence is everywhere—and it isn’t going away.

In this timely and thoughtful conversation, Chrys and Shellie take on AI and the many tools now available to all of us, with one goal in mind: understanding it well enough to use it wisely.

We don’t want to bury our heads in the sand—but we also don’t want to hand over discernment without asking important questions. If we, as adults, don’t understand tools like AI, we can’t help our children and grandchildren navigate them safely and responsibly.

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie talk honestly about the benefits, concerns, and boundaries surrounding AI. They remind us that while technology can be a gift, it never replaces relationships, wisdom, or human connection.

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In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why AI is something we need to understand—not fear or ignore

• The rapid growth of AI tools and what that means for families

• Why adult understanding matters before guiding kids

• Healthy questions to ask before using new technology

• The difference between helpful tools and unhealthy dependence

• Why relationships, faith, and discernment still matter most

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