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
172 episodes
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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1:02:54
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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59:08
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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56:09
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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Episode 37
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50:06
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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46:44
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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50:14
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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56:35
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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42:53
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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59:25
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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26:43
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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1:08:10
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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1:07:32
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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26:18
Ep. #154: Provide the Armor - Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage with Katie Hartfiel
What if your prayers could provide spiritual armor for your spouse's daily battles? Katie Hartfiel's journey began with teenage letters to her future husband – little realizing God was orchestrating an...
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Episode 23
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43:18
Ep. #153 - Navigating the Mother-Daughter-in-Law Relationship with Janet Quinlan
The mother-daughter-in-law relationship stands as one of family life's most complex dynamics, often fraught with unspoken expectations, misunderstandings, and deep emotional triggers. In this revealing conversation, master coach
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Episode 22
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55:32
Ep. #152: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex with Dr. Mario Sacasa
Have you been putting off "the talk" with your kids? That uncomfortable conversation about bodies, relationships, and sex that just feels too awkward to navigate? Take a deep breath – you're not alone, and this episode will completely transform...
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Episode 21
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53:02
Ep. #151: A Summer Survival Plan {Rebroadcast}
The summer countdown is on! Are you feeling excited about ditching the school routine, dreading the lack of structure, or somewhere in between?Jordan shares a simple yet powerful exercise to help parents prepare for summer with kids at h...
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Episode 20
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19:18
Ep. #150: Simplifying Your Summer with Julia Ubbenga
Is your summer calendar already starting to resemble a losing game of Tetris? Do you find yourself wondering how you're supposed to feel relaxed when you're constantly shuttling between swimming lessons, camps, and birthday parties? Take a deep...
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Episode 19
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43:50
Ep. #149: Empowering Future Female Leaders with Dena Patton
What if the key to raising capable, confident adults isn't found in protecting them, but in purposefully equipping them with real-world skills years before they leave your home?Dena Patton, award-wi...
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Episode 18
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45:15
Ep. #148: Prioritizing Relationships - A Guide for Intentional Parents
Relationship order matters more than most parents realize. When we prioritize our spouse above our children, we're not loving our kids less—we're actually giving them the priceless gift of security and teaching them what healthy relationships s...
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Episode 17
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16:45