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Tommy and Stephanie Spitelleto are the parents of four children—and for a season, all four were under the age of four. Yes, really! In this conversation, they share the joy, exhaustion, and holy chaos of that season, along with the ways God met them in the middle of it. Their story is honest, encouraging, and a beautiful reminder to trust God’s plans, even when life feels overwhelming.

In this episode, I sit down with Angela, our Associate Worship Director at The Heights. While her title only tells part of the story, Angela does far more—she leads both our kids’ and adult choirs and has a remarkable gift for helping people encounter Jesus through music. She and her husband, AJ, have raised three daughters—two in college and one already in the working world. Together, we talk about worship, guiding kids toward Jesus, and the joys and challenges of parenting. Join us for a thoughtful and encouraging conversation!

Seth and Julie, parents of four, open up about the unexpected path God led them down—one far different from the plans they had for their lives. With honesty and vulnerability, they share how releasing control, stepping beyond their comfort zones, and trusting God through each twist and turn ultimately brought them to where they are today.

In this episode, Jud—Worship Pastor, father, grandfather, and coach at heart—shares how he helped his kids find their passions and used those moments to point people to Jesus.

Sam shares a beautiful story of faith—how God gently led her from the security of a corporate career into the sacred calling of being at home with her family. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the joy and freedom that come when we choose obedience to God above all else.

Listen to this sister and brother duo talk about their home growing up and the way they were parented. This conversation includes what their parents did to cultivate connection with one another, ways that their parents shepherded their hearts towards being people of character and how they had parents that led them towards Jesus. It's a delightfully inspiring conversation!

In this episode Allie and Miles talk about their experience of parenting their four kids. Two of their kids are currently in college and the other two are still at home in high school. They are two of the most intentional parents! This episode is full of practical ideas for discipling your kids and their personal experiences of pointing their kids towards Jesus.

Amy and her husband have 3 kids. Their oldest child was born premature and much of our conversation is around how they navigated that season of their life and the sweet ways God worked through it. She also shares some of the journey with her business RoRo's Baking Company, and how fun it has been to watch it grow and develop.

Hannah and her husband, Lance, have 3 kids and live in Franklin, TN. They moved from Brooklyn to Tennessee shortly after having their first child. It was a huge transition, and Hannah talks about how she navigated those days. Hannah is always full of perspective and great wisdom. You will love this conversation!

In this episode Matt and Tammy vulnerably share about their parenting experiences and how they have seen God work through it.  They have 3 kids - two are adulting and the 3rd is in high school.  God compelled them to create a gap year program in Colorado with the purpose of launching new adults into the world who can thrive with the purpose and responsibilities. It’s an amazing story of how God brings all things together for the good of those who love Him! Find out more from their website here.

Stephanie, Fran and Ivy have a candid conversation about our kids school projects. We talk through the things we have experienced, what we have learned and what we are continuing to learn.

In this episode Ivy shares a personal story about when her son started Kindergarten and the gift of God being with us wherever we go.

On this episode I talk with Meredith who is a mom, wife of a pastor and the creator of Concrete Conversations. Concrete Conversations is a tool designed to equip us with intentional questions to better know and be known by those around us.  Meredith is someone who is naturally a great question asker, genuinely enjoys asking questions and is using that gifting to help others become more intentional at asking questions.  In this conversation she talks about why conversation with our kids matters and gives practical ideas of when and how to talk to your kids.  Here is the website to purchase the product!

Chris is a children's pastor and founder of Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope creates books to help get kids excited about reading the Bible. They are writing every book of the Bible, in beautifully designed single volumes, at an elementary level. Check out their store here. In addition to sharing how Kaleidoscope came to be, Chris shares some great wisdom on discipling your kids and how to choose a church that's best for your family.

Nanette is a mom of grown girls as well as a preschool minister. Through those experiences she has gained a wealth of wisdom. In this episode she shares lots of great ideas for helping your preschoolers experience Jesus early on. The resources Nanette mentioned are... Parent Cue Bible in NIRV translation Jesus Storybook Bible Habits of the Household Nanette's Podcast is Small Steps