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The Families of Character ShowAuthor: Jordan Langdon
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. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Gift Your Kids Need Most This Christmas: Mom and Dad United
Episode 181
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest!The glow of the microwave clock, an untouched Advent wreath, and a pile of unwrapped gifts—sound familiar? We open with a scene that many parents know too well and move toward a countercultural claim: December isn’t a test of endurance, it’s a training ground for unity. Through a vulnerable story about trying to do everything alone, we explore the moment a marriage turns from survival to connection and how that pivot reshapes the entire season.We look to Mary and Joseph for a framework that’s both spiritual and practical. Their first Advent was anything but curated: confusion, travel, risk, and exhaustion were all there. Yet they walked together—Joseph listening and acting with steady courage, Mary trusting with humble strength. That unity didn’t erase hardship; it allowed peace to enter the chaos. Drawing from their example, we invite parents to redefine success: not a perfect tree or matching pajamas, but a home where mom and dad choose each other and make space for Christ in everyday routines.You’ll leave with clear, doable practices to anchor your days. Start with one small act of connection: a long morning hug, a short bedtime prayer, or a simple text that says “I’m with you.” Then try the ten-touches challenge to flip the script on phone time and elevate your marriage. These tiny habits soften stress, stabilize the household, and become the living nativity your kids remember—love steady, Christ present, and parents united. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with your spouse, and leave a review to help other families find a gentler, holier way to walk through Advent together.Support the showGive $20 to keep the mic on. We're a 501 c(3) non-profit and produce this show for parents around the globe.Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!our website
