• Reflections on Ten Years of the Legacy Coalition, Grandparenting Influence, and Raising a Modern-Day Joseph: A Conversation with Larry Fowler
    Apr 15 2026

    Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, engages in a wide-ranging conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, reflecting on his past ten years of ministry, the recent leadership changes at the Legacy Coalition and key takeaways from the Legacy Grandparent Summit in Frisco, Texas. He also shares excerpts from the recently released seminar curriculum “Grandparenting Influence” as well as thoughts from his first book “Raising a Modern-Day Joseph.” There’s lots to learn from Larry in this very informative podcast.

    Books and Resources mentioned in this podcast:

    • Awana Clubs International (clubs.awana.org)
    • Raising a Modern-Day Joseph by Larry Fowler (David C. Cook) https://amzn.to/4enqxE8
    • Grandparenting Influence Curriculum https://store.legacycoalition.com/grandparenting-influence-study/?inf_contact_key=426017558bc068abe42165a1b49edb77

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    50 mins
  • Raising Godly Girls: A Conversation with Patti Garibay
    Mar 9 2026

    Patti Garibay is a former Girl Scout leader who founded an alternative scouting program called American Heritage Girls which now has more than 70,000 girls involved in all fifty states. In this conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, Patti explains how AHG began, what it does and how it provides a strategic way for grandparents to help raise godly granddaughters and pass on their Christian faith.

    Books and Resources mentioned during this podcast:

    • Why Curse the Darkness When You Can Light a Candle by Patti Garibay
    • Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
    • American Heritage Girls website: https://americanheritagegirls.org/
    • Trail Life USA website: traillifeuse.com
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    43 mins
  • Grandparenting Screen Kids: A Conversation with Arlene Pellicane
    Feb 23 2026

    So what does a grandparent do when the grandkids visit and spend all of their time staring at their phone or tablet? This question and many others are answered during this podcast by Arlene Pellicane, a parenting expert, author and podcaster who will be speaking at the Legacy Grandparenting Summit in March. In this lively conversation with John Coulombe and Wayne Rice, Arlene warns parents and grandparents about the inherent dangers and risks of AI on our children and grandchildren, and offers some tips on how to spend quality time with our kids without the use of screens. She also discusses her new book Making Marriage Easier and offers encouragement for grandparents who want to keep their marriages vibrant and strong.

    Books and resources mentioned:

    Grandparenting Screen Kids: How to Help, What to Say and How to Begin by Arlene Pellicane and Dr. Gary Chapman

    The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane (visit ArlenePellicane.com)

    Making Marriage Easier: How to Love and Like Your Spouse for Life by Arlene Pellicane

    Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

    The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It by John Tierney and Roy Baumeister

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    53 mins
  • Grandprints: A Conversation with Scott Wesley Brown
    Feb 11 2026

    Scott Wesley Brown is a renowned Christian artist who has recorded dozens of albums and numerous #1 songs on the contemporary Christian music charts. He is also a musical missionary who uses his music to reach people all over the world. On this podcast, Scott talks with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about his music, his missionary work, his grandparenting and much more. And in a Legacy Grandparenting first, this podcast features three of Scott’s recordings.

    SCOTT WESLEY BROWN BIO

    Some people strive for success. Others find greater value in focusing on significance. Scott Wesley Brown is one such person. Artists whose careers span five decades have definitely proven their relevancy to the changing times. Scott Wesley Brown is no exception. He has shown through the years that he is a man of quality and virtue. A man who has left an indelible mark on Christian music—a prolific songwriter, dynamic vocalist, challenging author, international missionary, worship leader, and Christian music pioneer!

    The past several decades have seen Scott Wesley Brown's signature on no fewer than 9 number one singles in Adult-Contemporary and Inspirational music rankings. His songs have been recorded by Sandi Patti, Amy Grant, Bill Gaither, Mark Lowery, Bruce Carroll, Pat Boone, The Imperials, Petra, and international opera star Placido Domingo on his album with John Denver! Scott’s music has inspired musicians to reach a higher level of excellence while moving audiences to a deeper understanding of the call that crystallized Scott Wesley Brown's commitment to spreading the gospel to over 45 countries worldwide.

    Brown's journal records covert missions behind the Iron Curtain and the first publicly promoted Christian music event in the U.S.S.R. It was during this August 1989 concert that over 15,000 Soviets heard the passionate cry for love and compassion while the Spirit moved some 2,000 to join in the family of Christ. Scott Wesley Brown stood side-by-side with East German brothers and sisters as the Berlin Wall came down, marking another victory for the Kingdom. He has taken over 100 musicians on trips to the mission field and provided hundreds of musical instruments to musicians and missionaries in third-world and restricted-access countries.

    While Scott Wesley Brown understands the global mission, he also understands church and family. Scott serves as a teaching pastor for The Legacy Coalition’ grandparenting ministry in training Christian grandparents to be “Intentional”. Scott has also produced two albums for Legacy as well as several videos!

    Scott Wesley Brown Classics available on various music sites include:

    • He Will Carry You
    • This Little Child
    • This Is The Day (A Wedding Song)
    • My Treasure (A Wedding Song)
    • Please Don’t Send Me To Africa
    • Grace Alone
    • I Wish You Jesus

    Pastor Keith Manley wrote a biography of Scott’s life, music, and missions ministry called “I WISH YOU JESUS,” now available on Amazon. This tells the story of a man who discovered that worship isn’t confined to a stage or sanctuary but lived in the trenches, in the margins, in the forgotten places where Christ’s love is needed most!

    LINKS:

    Scott Wesley Brown: Scottwesleybrown.bandcamp.com

    Grandprints by Scott Wesley Brown: https://open.spotify.com/track/1o2OmF3QDoakDapxl42XrF

    A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller https://amzn.to/407bPc0

    The CD’s “Legacy” and “Find Us Faithful” are sold out and no longer available from the Legacy Coalition. The Track listings are below and you may be able to find individual tracks online:

    Legacy (2018)

    1. Grandprints (Scott Wesley Brown)
    2. Hold You All Night (Wayne Watson)
    3. Finish Well (Steve and Annie Chapman)
    4. The Best I
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    52 mins
  • Prayable Moments and Other Great Ideas for Grandparents: A Conversation with Jay Payleitner
    Nov 25 2025

    In this podcast, author and speaker Jay Payleitner talks with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about his new book A Grand Way to Live: Faith, Wisdom and Joy for Every Grandparent which contains 90 devotional readings on grandparenting. He gives us a free sample from his book and offers several ideas for grandparents including “Prayable Moments,” a way to communicate a Christian worldview to grandchildren without being preachy or pushy. You will enjoy Jay’s enthusiasm, humor and creative outlook on the role of grandparents in today’s world.

    Books and resources mentioned during this podcast:

    The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale by Angela Elwell Hunt

    Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

    What If God Wrote Your Bucket List by Jay Payleitner and Josh McDowell

    Hooray for Grandparents by Jay Payleitner

    A Grand Way to Live by Jay Payleitner

    Happy Semiquincentennial, America! by Jay Payleitner

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    58 mins
  • Introducing the New President and CEO of Legacy Coalition: A Conversation with Dan and Janet Hellige
    Nov 12 2025

    The Legacy Coalition recently welcomed former Caterpillar executive Dan Hellige as its new President and CEO. In this casual conversation with John Coulombe and Wayne Rice, Dan and his wife Janet talk about their family, their career history, their grandparents, their grandkids, their marriage, their preferences and much more. If you’ve been blessed by the Legacy Coalition in the past, you’ll enjoy getting to know Dan and Janet Hellige as they begin their journey together leading the Legacy Coalition into the future.


    Books and Resources mentioned during this podcast:

    • Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford
    • Finishing Well by Bob Buford
    • Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
    • Silver Boxes: The Gift of Encouragement by Florence Littauer
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    48 mins
  • Grandparents Mentoring Grandchildren: A Conversation with Austin Swindoll Thompson and Parker Nelson
    Oct 21 2025

    Several years ago, Pastor and author Chuck Swindoll entered into a unique mentoring relationship with two of his grandsons, Austin Swindoll Thompson and Parker Nelson, both of them in their thirties. Both had endured difficult family situations during their childhood and relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to be closer to their extended family. In this podcast John Coulombe and Wayne Rice talk with Austin and Parker about the relationship they now have with their “Bubba” Swindoll and what lessons they have learned from their mentoring sessions with him. And in a surprise development, they are joined on the phone by “Bubba” himself.

    Books referenced in this podcast:

    • Living on The Ragged Edge by Chuck Swindoll
    • David: A Man of Passion and Destiny by Chuck Swindoll
    • Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
    • The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
    • Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
    • Books (fiction) by Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan.
    • How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
    • The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
    • The Road by Cormac McCarthy
    • Biographies by H.W. Brands (Washington)
    • Lord of the Flies by William Golding
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    48 mins
  • Grandparenting Strong-Willed Grandchildren: A Conversation with Cynthia Tobias
    Oct 3 2025

    Cynthia Tobias is the best-selling author of more than 16 books including You Can’t Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded): Strategies for Bringing Out the Best in Your Strong-Willed Child. Cynthia believes that being strong-willed is not a negative trait in children but something that can contribute to their ability to develop strong convictions, solid reasoning and good communication skills. In this podcast, Cynthia discusses with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe how grandparents can relate effectively to their strong-willed grandchildren by treating them with respect, choosing battles wisely and building strong relationships that can last a lifetime.

    Resources mentioned during this podcast:

    My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers (Daily Bread Publishing)

    You Can’t Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded): Strategies for Bringing Out the Best in Your Strong-Willed Child by Cynthia Tobias (WaterBrook Press)

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    52 mins