How do we parent well in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and confusing for our children? Today, Gabe and Rebekah welcome their author, speaker, and professor Dr. Laurie Krieg to the podcast for a deep and necessary conversation on navigating the most challenging questions our kids are facing today.

As a mother of three and a specialist in human sexuality for over a decade, Laurie brings a unique blend of professional expertise and gospel-centered grace to the table. This conversation dives into the heart of Laurie and her husband Matt’s book, Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World. Together, they discuss how to move away from a posture of fear or legalism and toward a foundation of security built on God’s original design.

Whether you are navigating the toddler years or the onboarding of the teen stage, this episode offers a roadmap for engaging your children’s hearts with intentionality and truth.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The Act One Perspective: Why starting with God’s good creation, rather than just the brokenness of sin, is the key to calming parental anxiety and giving kids a beautiful vision to hold onto.
• Soil and Wind: A powerful metaphor for how parents can provide the good soil of a nurturing home while allowing for age-appropriate wind to help children build deep spiritual roots.
• Moving Past Silence and Legalism: Practical ways to engage difficult topics like gender and sexuality without retreating into silence or relying on rigid rules.
• Proactive Parenting: How to stay ahead of the questions your children will inevitably face in the world, from the playground to the screen.

Resources:

• Buy Dr. Laurie’s book: Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World
• Dr. Laurie’s website: https://lauriekrieg.com/
• Get The Fight for Us book and curriculum: The Fight For Us
• Join us November 19-20 for our Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN. Register now and save $200 when you use the code EH200. https://www.rebekahlyons.com/ehretreat
• Take the THINQ Assessment: https://www.thinqassessment.scoreapp.com/
• Create a free THINQ Account: Access more trusted content at thinqmedia.com

In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with their friend Dr. Lee Warren—a neurosurgeon, Iraqi veteran, and author who understands the brain at its deepest levels. Together, they explore the fascinating intersection of faith and science, specifically how God has uniquely designed our brains to be part of our own healing and repair.

Whether you’re navigating personal anxiety or looking for ways to support your spouse through a difficult season, this conversation offers practical hope. Dr. Warren shares how we can move from being victims of our thoughts to taking agency over our mental health through what he calls "self-brain surgery"—the intentional process of re-wiring our brains to align with the sound mind God has promised us.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Mind vs. Brain: Understanding the eternal difference between your physical brain and your soul-led mind.
• The Art of Self-Brain Surgery: How changing your thoughts for just a few minutes can literally create new hardware and synaptic connections in your brain.
• Agency Over Your Story: Why you aren't stuck with your genetics, past traumas, or personality scores, but have the power to build a new brain.
• Scripture for Mental Health: How to apply truths like 2 Timothy 1:7 and 2 Corinthians 4 to find peace and flourishing in the middle of a crisis.

Resources:

• Subscribe to Dr. Warren’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drleewarren/
• Buy Dr. Warren's Book: The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery
• Dr. Warren’s Website: https://wleewarrenmd.com/
• Get The Fight for Us book and curriculum: The Fight For Us
• Join us November 19-20 for our Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN. Register now and save $200 when you use the code EH200. https://www.rebekahlyons.com/ehretreat
• Take the THINQ Assessment: https://www.thinqassessment.scoreapp.com/
• Create a free THINQ Account: Access more trusted content at thinqmedia.com

In a world that constantly tells us more is better, Gabe and Rebekah welcome longtime friend, simplicity expert, and prolific author Joshua Becker to the conversation. As the founder of Becoming Minimalist, Joshua has spent over 15 years helping people realize that our possessions don't just take up physical space—they often take up the time and mental energy we were meant to give to our families and our faith.

This conversation dives deep into the heart of Joshua’s new book, Uncluttered Faith, which explores how the practice of owning less can free us spiritually. Together, they discuss the maintenance trap of modern life and how clearing the clutter allows us to finally hear God’s voice clearly again. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by your home or just longing for more presence in your marriage, this episode provides a roadmap to help you choose Becker’s Great Pearl over the distractions of the world.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The Garage Light Bulb Moment: Joshua shares the story of how a Saturday spent cleaning the garage opened his eyes to the cost of his possessions.
• The 10-Minute Reality Check: A startling statistic on how much time the average person spends on their things versus their faith.
• Why God Got Loud in NYC: Rebekah shares her personal experience of selling 75% of their belongings and the spiritual freedom that followed.
• The Matthew 13 Principle: Why we can’t hold onto the treasures of this world while trying to fully embrace the Kingdom of God.
• Minimalism for Couples: Practical ways to align your home with your family's mission and calling.

Resources:

• Buy the Joshua Becker’s New Book: Uncluttered Faith
• The Website: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/
• Get The Fight for Us book and curriculum: The Fight For Us
• Join us November 19-20 for our Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN. Register now and save $200 when you use the code EH200. https://www.rebekahlyons.com/ehretreat
• Take the THINQ Assessment: https://www.thinqassessment.scoreapp.com/
• Create a free THINQ Account: Access more trusted content at thinqmedia.com