Embracing Your Season: Raising Littles and Understanding Teens with Paige Clingenpeel

Episode 112-The Final Episode with Paige and Producer Mike

In this final episode, Paige is joined by producer Mike as they reflect on how the podcast began, how it grew, and the moments—both joyful and difficult—that shaped the journey. Paige shares honestly about the Lord calling her to shift from doing to being, embracing rhythms over performance and trusting God with what comes next. Paige also reflects on meaningful conversations, favorite guests, and the bittersweet decision to close this chapter. This episode is filled with laughter, gratitude, a few tears, and a deep sense of faith as Paige steps forward into a new season. Resources: * Episode 7-Instant Help in Your Darkest Hour with guest Clinton Faupel [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2271776/episodes/14153595] * Episode 103-Hope in Grief with Dr. Curt Thompson [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2271776/episodes/18129519] * The S2 Podcast with Mike Segovia [https://pfcaudiovideo.com/the-s2-podcast/] * PFC Audio Video  [https://pfcaudiovideo.com/] * Paige Clingenpeel’s website [http://paigeclingenpeel.com] * Questions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.com [paigeclingenpeel@gmail.com] * Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel [https://www.facebook.com/PaigeClingenpeel06] * Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel [https://www.instagram.com/paigeclingenpeel/] * YouTube: Embracing Your Season [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpMxJzNQtCQd0gJA4wEiL8CI2CkoHuLxp&si=cWZXZx-asfYk7ty0] sponsored by HomeWord [https://homeword.com/] * HomeWord.com [http://homeword.com]  Hashtags: #EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #Christian #Faith #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo  Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271776/open_sms]

Episode 111-Small Steps, Big Impact: Caring for Your Body God’s Way with Leah Fruth

Paige Clingenpeel is joined by Leah Fruth—Live Well Health Coach, fitness instructor, and writer—for an honest conversation about motherhood, grief, and whole-person health. Leah shares how losing her mom while helping care for siblings and raising a young son deeply impacted her physical and emotional well-being. Together, they explore the biblical call to steward our bodies as a gift from God and why valuing ourselves is a spiritual issue, not a selfish one. They also discuss how unforgiveness can weigh heavily on the body and why surrendering our health to God matters. This episode offers simple, practical steps for slowing down, breathing, and caring for your body with intention. It’s a meaningful reminder that honoring our bodies is one way we honor our Creator. Resources: * Leah Fruth’s website [https://www.leahfruth.com/] * Let's Reclaim the Truth About Our Body [https://www.leahfruth.com/store-page/p/lets-reclaim-the-truth-about-our-body] (eBook by Leah Fruth) * Paige Clingenpeel’s website [http://paigeclingenpeel.com] * Questions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.com [paigeclingenpeel@gmail.com] * Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel [https://www.facebook.com/PaigeClingenpeel06] * Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel [https://www.instagram.com/paigeclingenpeel/] * YouTube: Embracing Your Season [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpMxJzNQtCQd0gJA4wEiL8CI2CkoHuLxp&si=cWZXZx-asfYk7ty0] sponsored by HomeWord [https://homeword.com/] * HomeWord.com [http://homeword.com]  Paige’s Takeaways: * Being a good steward of our bodies is one way we communicate to God that we value His creation. Caring for our physical, emotional, and spiritual health honors the life He has entrusted to us and reflects gratitude for the body He designed. * Unforgiveness carries a real heaviness in our bodies. It often shows up as stress, tension, or emotional exhaustion. Forgiveness is not about excusing wrongdoing, minimizing pain, or always reconciling—it’s about releasing the burden of justice into God’s hands and freeing ourselves from carrying what was never meant to be ours. * Boundaries are incredibly powerful. Saying no can be difficult, especially when we want to please others, but healthy boundaries are a clear sign of stewardship and emotional health. They protect our energy, reduce unnecessary stress, and create space for what God has truly called us to say yes to. Hashtags: #EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #LeahFruth #Health #Wellness #Motherhood #Christian #Faith #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo  Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271776/open_sms]

Episode 110-Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design for Sexuality with Elizabeth Urbanowicz

*This episode contains adult themes and is not suitable for young listeners. How do we talk to our children about sexuality without fear, shame, or confusion? Paige Clingenpeel sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz—author, speaker, experienced educator, and founder of Foundation Worldview—for an in-depth conversation on teaching children biblical sexuality in a culture saturated with unbiblical messages. Together, they explore how parents can address sexual purity without creating guilt, navigate difficult topics like pornography and masturbation, prepare children for the pervasive LGBTQ+ messaging they encounter, and how to respond when you and your spouse aren’t aligned on these conversations. This is an essential message every parent needs to hear. Resources: * Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender [https://foundationworldview.com/book/helping-your-kids-know-gods-good-design-40-questions-and-answers-on-sexuality-and-gender] by Elizabeth Urbanowicz * Foundation Worldview [https://foundationworldview.com/] * Episode 41-Equipping Kids with a Biblical Worldview with guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2271776/episodes/15545346] * A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body [https://a.co/d/fyPVsNY] by Dr. Jim Burns * Paige Clingenpeel’s website [http://paigeclingenpeel.com] * Questions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.com [paigeclingenpeel@gmail.com] * Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel [https://www.facebook.com/PaigeClingenpeel06] * Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel [https://www.instagram.com/paigeclingenpeel/] * YouTube: Embracing Your Season [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpMxJzNQtCQd0gJA4wEiL8CI2CkoHuLxp&si=cWZXZx-asfYk7ty0] sponsored by HomeWord [https://homeword.com/] * HomeWord.com [http://homeword.com]  Paige’s Takeaways: * Start these conversations with your children early—it’s often not as intimidating as it sounds, since children don’t carry the same shame or negative assumptions that adults sometimes do. * Talk intentionally with your spouse so you can parent with unity and a biblically healthy perspective. * Create an open, welcoming environment where your children know they are safe to ask questions and share honestly. Hashtags: #EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #ElizabethUrbanowicz #FoundationWorldview #Identity #Sexuality #BiblicalSexuality #Parenting #Mom #Dad #Christian #Faith #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo  Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271776/open_sms]

Episode 109-Created in His Image and Being Fully Known with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith—internal medicine physician, international speaker, CEO of Restorasis, author, and speaker—joins Paige for a meaningful conversation about identity, worth, and being created in the image of God. They discuss how understanding God’s character helps us recognize His reflection in our own lives and in our children. This insightful conversation also explores Sabbath as a gift rather than a reward, the importance of rest, and how to recognize God’s unique gifting. Paige and Dr. Saundra also share practical ways parents can ask intentional questions that help kids discover their strengths and see how God can use their gifts to serve others and bring solutions. Resources: * Being Fully Known [https://a.co/d/6v9q5u5] by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith * Sacred Rest [https://a.co/d/8GgL257] by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith * IChooseMyBestLife.com [http://ichoosemybestlife.com] * More about Dr. Saundra [https://www.drdaltonsmith.com/] * Restorasis [https://www.restorasis.com/] * Paige Clingenpeel’s website [http://paigeclingenpeel.com] * Questions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.com [paigeclingenpeel@gmail.com] * Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel [https://www.facebook.com/PaigeClingenpeel06] * Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel [https://www.instagram.com/paigeclingenpeel/] * YouTube: Embracing Your Season [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpMxJzNQtCQd0gJA4wEiL8CI2CkoHuLxp&si=cWZXZx-asfYk7ty0] sponsored by HomeWord [https://homeword.com/] * HomeWord.com [http://homeword.com]  Paige’s Takeaways: * Lead conversations with your kids by asking thoughtful, open-ended questions. * Help your children recognize and appreciate the unique gifts God has placed within them. * Separate identity from performance—our worth is rooted in being, not doing. * Refocus on who God has designed us—and our children—to be by emphasizing character over achievement. Hashtags: #EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #DrSaundraDaltonSmith #Identity #Christian #Faith #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo  Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271776/open_sms]

Episode 108-When Memories Won’t Let Go

Struggling with memories that keep replaying in your mind? In this episode, Paige and Producer Mike explain why rumination happens and how relabeling a memory can help your brain finally move forward. They talk through how to approach unresolved moments without shame and why curiosity is a powerful tool for healing. You’ll learn what it means to invite God into your memory, letting Him speak truth over the identity statements you’ve attached to painful experiences. Paige also addresses the tough question: Why would God allow that to happen? This honest, hope-filled conversation reminds you that Jesus was with you in every moment—and still is. Resources: * TherapistAid.com [http://therapistaid.com] * Paige Clingenpeel’s website [http://paigeclingenpeel.com] * Questions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.com [paigeclingenpeel@gmail.com] * Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel [https://www.facebook.com/PaigeClingenpeel06] * Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel [https://www.instagram.com/paigeclingenpeel/] YouTube: Embracing Your Season [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpMxJzNQtCQd0gJA4wEiL8CI2CkoHuLxp&si=cWZXZx-asfYk7ty0] sponsored by HomeWord [https://homeword.com/] Hashtags: #EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #Embarrassed #Guilt #Shame #MentalHealth #Christian #Faith #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo  Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2271776/open_sms]