The Families of Character Show
We serve parents who want more for their family. Our show offers research-based parenting solutions to the most common family problems, real-life parenting stories, and authentic support. The host, Jordan Langdon, is a wife, mother, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who validates what parents go through and offers practical actionable steps parents can implement today to transform their families in joy and unity. Guests are experts in their field of work and provide high-value material for parents and families.
Episodes
179 episodes
Ep. #179: Parenting with Purpose: Jimmy Graham's Guide to Raising Confident Kids of Character
What if the most powerful way to raise courageous kids is hidden in small, repeatable moments at home? Former Navy SEAL and father of four Jimmy Graham joins us to share the lived wisdom behind his new
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Episode 179
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45:13
Ep. #178: How to Avoid Family Fights Over the Holidays & Enjoy Your Company
Holiday gatherings don’t have to feel like conversational minefields. We explore a practical, heart-forward approach to keep the peace without tiptoeing around every topic: lead with curiosity, set kind boundaries, and make service your default...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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20:44
Ep. #177: Keeping the Peace During Holiday Meltdowns {Rebroadcast}
Big feelings don’t check the calendar. Between crowded rooms, shifting schedules, and constant stimulation, kids can tip from excitement to overload in seconds. Parents are left juggling judgment, guilt, and a wailing child at the dinner table....
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Episode 46
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25:43
Ep. #176: From Nike Glory to Family Priorities with John Olinger
What if the scoreboard you’ve been chasing isn’t the one that matters? Former Nike executive John Olinger joins us to unpack a life-altering season marked by a 40-day prayer, a sudden family tragedy, and a career fork that forced him to define ...
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Episode 45
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54:59
Ep. #175: Breaking the Cycle of Parent–Child Estrangement with Catherine Hickem, LCSW
One in four adults are distant or estranged from a parent. We dig into why that happens and how to reverse the pattern by making home the safest place for truth. With licensed psychotherapist,
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Episode 44
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45:27
Ep. #174: The Money Talk Every Couple Needs to Have (and How to Start Tonight)
Ever feel like money talks with your spouse turn into a maze of receipts, blame, and “we’ll do this when life slows down”? Let’s change the script.We close our money and marriage series with a simple, powerful exercise that helps you mov...
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Episode 43
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18:33
Ep. #173: How to Save for Retirement While Raising Kids with Josh Langdon
Money stress usually feels like a numbers problem, but what we’re really missing is a shared picture of the future. We dig into the tug-of-war between kid expenses now and retirement later, and we show how a simple, faith‑grounded vision transf...
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Episode 42
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38:02
Ep. #172: Top 5 Money Struggles Couples Face & How to Overcome Them with Jake and Noelle Wysocki
We unpack the five biggest money struggles couples face and make the case that a shared vision is the keystone that makes everything else easier. Jake and Noelle Wysocki share practical routines, from State of the Union meetings, and tiny exper...
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Episode 41
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1:03:11
Ep. #171: Money & Marriage - Wisdom from Couples Married for Decades
Money isn’t out to get us—but the way we relate to it can either pull us apart or pull us closer. We open a four-part journey on money and marriage with a simple reframing: cash is a tool, not a tyrant. From there, we dig into what actually dri...
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Episode 40
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16:53
Ep. #170: How to Protect Your Child from Sexual Abuse featuring Attachment Nerd {Rebroadcast}
What terrifies parents more than anything? The thought of their child experiencing sexual abuse. Yet this fear often prevents the very conversations that could protect our children. In this powerful episode, attachment specialist
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Episode 39
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59:25
Ep. #169: How to Save Your Family from Digital Destruction with Dr. Johann D'Souza
What if the greatest threat to your child's wellbeing isn't lurking outside your home, but sitting in their pocket? Clinical psychologist Dr. Johann D'Souza delivers a wake-up call about w...
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Episode 38
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56:26
Ep. #168: Your Family Needs an Emergency Plan with Garrett Golesh
What would you do if you noticed something wasn't quite right in your neighborhood? When off-duty firefighter Garrett Golish spotted smoke drifting through his yard while chatting with his sister-in-law about campfires, he could have dismissed ...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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50:24
Ep. #167: Developing a Family Emergency Readiness Plan featuring Jimmy Graham of Able Shepherd
What would you do if violence erupted while your family was having a picnic in the park? Do your children know what to do in an emergency, or would panic take over? These aren't comfortable questions, but they're essential ones in today's world...
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Episode 36
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47:01
Ep. #166: Inspiring Virtue Through Storytelling with Jeff Minick
What if the secret to raising virtuous children isn't found in lectures or lessons, but in the stories we share? When educator and father Jeff Minnick recalls the tale of "The Countess and the Impossible" – a story about a boy striving for exce...
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Episode 35
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50:32
Ep. #165: Discipline Without the Division with Kyle & Sarah Wester
Ever feel like you and your spouse are playing completely different games when it comes to discipline? One moment you're calmly coaching your child through a tantrum, the next your partner swoops in with strict consequences, leaving your kids c...
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Episode 34
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56:53
Ep. #164: How to Prevent After School Meltdowns
The after-school hours between 3-6 PM represent a crucial transition time when children often experience emotional meltdowns after holding it together all day at school.When kids fall apart after returning home, it's actually a sign they...
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Episode 33
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18:29
Ep. #163: The Back-to-School Game Changer to Bring Calm from Chaos
The Family Huddle is a simple yet powerful 20-minute weekly family meeting that can transform household chaos into calm and share the menta...
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Episode 32
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14:49
Ep. #162: Back-to-School Doesn’t Have to Break You: Let Routines Set You Free!
Routines aren't restrictive shackles but freedom frameworks that help children thrive during the back-to-school transition and beyond. Science confirms that consistent routines improve children's sleep quality, school performance, emotional reg...
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Episode 31
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22:25
Ep. #161: Choosing Quality Media for Your Kids with Tim Maschler
What happens when a successful Hollywood scriptwriter encounters Jesus Christ? For Tim Maschler, who wrote for iconic shows like Hawaii Five-0, Starsky and Hutch, and Magnum PI, it meant walking away from mainstream entertainment to pioneer som...
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Episode 30
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43:11
Ep. #160: Saying NO When Other Parents are Saying Yes {Rebroadcast}
Ever feel like the villain in your child's story for saying "no" when all the other parents are saying "yes"? You're not alone, and you're certainly not wrong.In this episode rebroadcast, we explore how to confidently say no to your chil...
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Episode 29
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23:00
Ep. #159: Finally, An Alternative to the Time-Sucking Smartphone with Joe Hollier
Ever looked up from your smartphone and wondered where the time went? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with Joe Hollier, co-founder of the Light Phone, we explore how our constant connection to smartphones is quietly eroding o...
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Episode 28
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59:42
Ep. #158: Breaking Free from Digital Chains
Technology and screens have infiltrated every corner of our lives, raising the crucial question of whether we're managing our tech or it's managing us. We explore practical strategies to help families develop healthy tech habits without losing ...
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Episode 27
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27:01
Ep. #157: How to Prioritize Your Family Over Your Phone with Joey Odom {Rebroadcast}
Have you ever caught yourself scrolling through your phone while your child tries desperately to get your attention? Or noticed an entire room of family members, all physically present but mentally elsewhere, faces illuminated by screens? You'r...
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Episode 26
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1:08:27
Ep. #156: Beyond Boyhood - The Lost Art of Rites of Passage with Shaun Garrison
Your son was never meant to wander into manhood – he was meant to be led there. In a culture where most boys grow up without clear markers for their transition to manhood, they're left asking one haunting question: "Do I have what it takes?" Th...
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Episode 25
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1:07:49
Ep. #155: Why Prioritizing Your Spouse Makes You a Better Parent
Marriage often gets pushed to the back burner when children arrive – but what if prioritizing your relationship is actually the best gift you can give your kids?In this episode we explore: why prioritizing your marriage ...
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Episode 24
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26:36