EP 17: Smiling on the Outside, Exhausted on the Inside: Ending Holiday Burnout

2026: The Year We Reclaim Family

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508869/fan_mail/new] The year 2025 served as a "gut punch" to the American family, marked by a national mourning for lost standards and an escalation of digital and cultural threats. We are moving past the "good start" of last year to a refined, active mission: waking up and equipping families to reclaim their homes from institutions that have ignored or failed them. Key "Wake Up" Calls * Where is the Father? We must address the intentional cultural attack on fatherhood and recognize that if a dad isn't leading his children, an outside organization or algorithm certainly is. * The System is Complicit: From economic fraud to the "Somali daycare" scandal, we can no longer assume "they" are going to do the right thing; the responsibility for protection starts at our own front door. * Digital Discipleship is Not Optional: The digital landscape is a battlefield where our children's identities are being shaped silently by "identity capture" and algorithmic depression. * Local Action over National Noise: While world events are "bizarro land," our greatest power lies in affecting our local communities and churches to force a shift in the national landscape.

EP 18: Am I To Become a Man (Joshua Carter’s Wake-Up Call)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508869/fan_mail/new] Joshua Carter is a good man. He works hard.  He loves his wife.  He shows up.  He goes to church. But one ordinary day exposes a quiet truth he can’t ignore anymore:  he’s been managing life — not leading it. In this story-driven episode, we introduce Joshua and the Carter family, and we follow him through a moment every man eventually faces: Am I actually becoming the man God made me to be — or am I just staying comfortable? This episode marks the end of Season One and sets the stage for what’s coming next: • January: What is a Man? • February: Becoming a Better Husband • March: Leading as a Father This is not about guilt.  It’s about ownership. It’s about determination. And it’s about the quiet moment where a man decides to engage. Joshua’s story is just beginning.  So is this next chapter of the Family Readiness Project. 📩 Questions or feedback: support@familyreadinessproject.com

EP 17: Smiling on the Outside, Exhausted on the Inside: Ending Holiday Burnout

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508869/fan_mail/new] The holidays should be a season of joy — but for many families, it’s actually a season of stress, obligation, and burnout.  If you’re smiling on the outside but exhausted on the inside, this episode is for you. Rick breaks down:  • Why families spiral during December  • The spiritual and emotional cost of overcommitment  • How to set boundaries without guilt  • The role of fathers in guarding peace  • How to create lasting, joy-filled memories  • Why “no” is a holy word that protects your home This December, determine to protect what matters most. Connect Website: FamilyReadinessProject.com (or coming soon page) Email: support@familyreadinessproject.com YouTube: @FamilyReadinessProject

EP. 16: Determine

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508869/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we dig straight into something most parents never think about:  how their daily habits — and the conformity fueling them — shape the strength or weakness of their entire home. You’ll learn:  • How mediocrity forms quietly in modern families  • Why conformity is the enemy of strong parenting  • How your habits model identity and character to your kids  • Why Christians must resist cultural drift  • Practical steps to examine, break, and rebuild your family culture  • How to determine a new path of leadership and strength Connect with FRP:  Website: familyreadinessproject.com  Email: support@familyreadinessproject.com

EP 15: Happy Thanksgiving 2025

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2508869/fan_mail/new] Giving thanks for this great and uniquely American holiday! A bit of history, and our gift and responsibility of freedom!  Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!