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Rooted By The River: An SRC Parenting Podcast

Rooted By The River: An SRC Parenting Podcast

Written by: Spanish River Church
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Parents are called to be the primary disciplers of their children. But that feels overwhelming, doesn't it?

"Rooted by the River" is a Spanish River Church podcast here to empower you as a parent.

We invite you to take a journey with us as we engage with knowledgeable guests who offer practical parenting wisdom. We want to equip you to nurture faith at home in our fast-paced, ever-changing culture.

Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums or teen questions, each episode will offer practical insights, gospel encouragement, and a deeper connection to help you and your children stay rooted in Jesus.

Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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Episodes
  • The Unhurried Family with Dan Houmes (part 2)
    Mar 4 2026

    In this episode of Rooted by the River, John and Dan Houmes unpack the hidden costs of hurrying through life and how to reclaim healthier rhythms at home, specifically around PHYSICAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH and FAMILY FINANCES.

    Today’s families are often juggling full-time schedules, blurred work-home boundaries, and constant mental over-load. A full calendar can feel productive and even faithful, but nonstop activity often leaves families exhausted and disconnected from one another.

    #familyculture #kidssports #BusyFamily #FamilyRhythms

    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 Intro/Characteristics - Health and Finances

    01:17 Introduce Kids to Reali

    01:36 Symptom Repetitive Health

    02:35 More Characteristics of a Hurried Family

    02:45 #7 Repetitive Physical/Mental Health Problem

    04:01 Temptation to Optimize Activities/Life beyond sports

    05:03 Finances / Dual Income Family

    05:53 Being Intentional about being “dual income” family

    06:57 How to Dual Income Families find their Center in midst of Busyness

    07:55 Does Income influences Lifestyle or Lifestyle influence Income

    09:07 #8 Dual-Income Families

    09:10 80/10/10 Rule in Finances

    10:16 Heightened Financial Obligations (College, Medical bills, etc)

    13:27 #8B Single Parent Families

    15:12 #9 Financial Obligations

    16:56 Take-Aways

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    19 mins
  • The Unhurried Family with Dan Houmes (Part 1)
    Feb 25 2026

    Are you raising a family — or just managing a schedule?

    In this episode of Rooted by the River, John and Dan Houmes, Therapist and Counselor, unpack the characteristics of the unhurried family and how modern pressures are reshaping families, parenting, and spiritual life.

    Many modern families are stretched thin. Parents are doing their best to maximize their children’s younger years to set them up for future success and independence. How do we do that without compromising family time, communication, finances and health?

    #familyculture #Proverbs18:13 #kidsandsports #BusyFamily #HealthyRhythms #familystress

    Chapters:

    00:00 🎙️ Introduction

    02:02 🌿 What Is the “Unhurried Family” — and What Does It Look Like?

    03:27 💰 9 Characteristics of an Unhurried Family

    03:54 🚨 2 Symptoms of a Hurried Family

    04:01 🗣️ Symptom 1 — Lowered Communication

    05:54 💔 Symptom 2 — Diminished Intimacy & Increased Tension

    07:16 🍽️ The Importance of Family Meals

    09:15 📱 Increased Technology & Lowered Free Time

    10:48 🙏 Little or No Personal Quiet Time

    12:15 📅 Excessive Social & Service Activities

    17:23 🙌 Closing Comments — Part 1 of The Unhurried Family

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    20 mins
  • Raising Kind Kids in an Angry World with Torrey Roberts
    Feb 18 2026

    In a culture shaped by outrage, algorithms, and constant noise, how do Christian parents intentionally raise kind, empathetic children?

    In this episode of Rooted by the River, John Houmes interviews Torrey Roberts about teaching kindness in the home—especially in a world shaped by anger, polarization, and online influence. Together, they unpack what kindness really means, why it isn’t weakness, and how parents can intentionally train their children to see others, respond with empathy, and reflect the heart of Christ.

    #parenting #kindness #empathy #culturewar

    Chapters

    ⏱️ 00:00 – Welcome & episode overview

    🔥 01:15 – Why kindness matters in today’s angry culture

    💬 03:26 – What is kindness?

    ⚖️ 04:46 – Kindness vs. niceness: what’s the difference?

    🏠 06:21 – Teaching empathy through everyday moments at home

    👫 06:33 – Sibling relationships and “kind hands”

    👀 07:30 – Modeling kindness as parents

    🕰️ 10:33 – Creating family rhythms that shape character

    🧩 12:47 – Parenting plans, framework, and flexibility

    🚫 14:07 – Responding to unkind or cruel behavior

    🗣️ 15:48 – Teaching kids how to express needs respectfully

    🙏 18:18 – Gratitude, thank-you notes, prayer, and serving

    ❓ 20:05 – Answering “why” being kind matters

    📝 25:17 – Final thoughts and takeaways

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    28 mins
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