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High Performance Parenting | Biblical Wisdom for Raising Leaders of Faith, Character, and Purpose

Greg and Jacquie Francis | Coaching, Resilience

If you’re a Christian parent who wants to raise kids with unshakable character, strong values, and deep faith but feel unsure of how to build that culture at home consistently, you’re in the right place. On High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis take you behind the scenes of their own family of eight to share real strategies, biblical wisdom, and practical tools for parenting with confidence and purpose. Each episode helps you strengthen your marriage, lead your children with clarity,

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16:29

Stop Rescuing Your Kids From Disappointment | #169

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2026/10/20

When your child experiences failure, disappointment, or rejection, what's your first instinct?Do you step in and fix it? Make excuses? Try to make the pain disappear?Or do you help them learn how to overcome it?In Episode 169 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis continue their conversation about one of the biggest lies parents believe: that our children's happiness should always come first.This week, they share two real-life parenting experiences.First, they revisit their

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18:28

The Parenting Lie That Could Be Holding Your Kids...

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2026/10/13

Every parent wants their children to be happy. But what if making happiness your biggest parenting goal is actually holding your kids back?In Episode 168 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis launch a new conversation about The Lies Parents Believe, beginning with one of the most common beliefs in parenting:“I just want my kids to be happy.”Happiness isn't a bad thing. But when parents constantly remove obstacles, prevent discomfort, and rescue their children from

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16:31

Your Kids Will Inherit More Than Your Last Name | V167

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2026/10/06

Your children will inherit more from you than your last name.They'll inherit your family culture.Every family has one—but most families never intentionally build it.In Episode 167 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis wrap up their conversation about creating a home atmosphere and family culture that strengthens relationships for generations.This time, they're getting practical.How does your family handle conflict?How do you celebrate each other?What happens when someone

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16:27

Your Kids Will Never Forget How Home Felt | V166

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2026/09/29

Your children may forget what they got for Christmas.They may forget hundreds of dinners.They may forget individual conversations.But they'll remember how home felt.In Episode 166 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis explore the atmosphere parents intentionally—or unintentionally—create inside their homes.Is your home peaceful?Joyful?Encouraging?Safe?Or does it often feel stressful, critical, disconnected, or unpredictable?Greg and Jacquie share practical examples from

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18:07

How to Build a Family Your Adult Kids Want to Come...

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2026/09/22

When your children are 30 years old, will they want to spend time with you—or will they come home because they feel obligated?That question can change how you parent today.In Episode 165 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis talk about something that becomes increasingly important as children grow:The transition from raising obedient children to building relationships with connected adults.Rules change.Curfews disappear.Chores eventually disappear.But hopefully, the

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18:00

When Should Parents Push Their Kids? | V164

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2026/09/15

Every parent wants confident kids.But what if confidence isn’t something parents can simply give their children?In Episode 164 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis and his daughter Crissy close out their Champion Mindset series with an important parenting lesson:Confidence isn’t built by compliments. It’s built by competence.Crissy looks back at several experiences her parents pushed her toward—even when she was scared, resistant, or didn’t understand why.Joining the worship

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18:02

Your Reputation Isn’t Who You Are | V163

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2026/09/08

What happens when your child is doing the right thing—but other people still misunderstand them?In Episode 163 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis continues his Champion Mindset conversation with his daughter Crissy, exploring a powerful distinction:Your reputation is what other people think you are.Your character is who you really are.Crissy shares honestly about being intense, competitive, and committed to working hard—and how not everyone around her appreciates that.Instead of

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17:20

The Words Your Child Says to Themselves Matter | V162

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2026/09/01

What is your child saying to themselves when they make a mistake?“I’m terrible at this.”“I’ll never get it.”“Maybe I’m just not talented enough.”Those statements may sound harmless in the moment—but repeated negative self-talk can begin shaping what a child believes about themselves.In Episode 162 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis continues his Champion Mindset conversation with his daughter Crissy as they explore the connection between self-talk, mental toughness, preparation,

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18:59

Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Won't Work | V161

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2026/08/25

Are champions born with something the rest of us don't have—or can a champion mindset be built?In Episode 161 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis sits down again with his daughter Crissy to talk about her mindset journey as she prepares for her junior tennis season.After experiencing injuries, heartbreaking losses, difficult matches, and opponents with more natural ability, Crissy has discovered something powerful: Talent alone doesn't determine how far you go.Mindset

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18:06

Stop Protecting Kids From the Experiences That Build...

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2026/08/20

Why do so many teenagers look confident on the outside while struggling with insecurity on the inside?In Episode 160 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis sits down with his 15-year-old daughter Crissy for Part 2 of their conversation about entrepreneurship, responsibility, purpose, and what actually builds confidence in kids.Crissy shares what she's learned from starting businesses, selling products at art fairs, building SuperKids, competing in tennis, learning from failure, and

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17:43

Dreamers vs. Doers: What Are You Raising? | V159

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2026/08/18

What happens when you stop waiting until your kids are adults to teach them entrepreneurship, leadership, responsibility, and service?In Episode 159 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis sits down with his 15-year-old daughter Crissy to talk about the business and ministry she began at just 13 years old: Redwood Super Kids.Super Kids serves children ages 2–12 through live online gatherings designed to help kids understand how much God loves them while developing character, confidence,

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How Strong Families Solve Problems Together | V158

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2026/08/13

What makes a family truly strong?It's not having fewer problems.It's learning how to solve problems—together.In this final episode of the High Agency Parenting series, Greg and Jacquie Francis explain how families can intentionally create a culture where responsibility, resilience, ownership, and problem-solving become everyday habits.In this episode you'll learn:Why high agency is built through daily family cultureHow parents model resilience during difficult seasonsResponding to setbacks

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18:15

Raising Kids Who Focus on What They Can Control | V157

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2026/08/11

Life isn't always fair.Your child will face difficult teachers, unfair coaches, rejection, failure, and disappointment.The question is… how will they respond?In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis continue their conversation on High Agency Parenting, sharing practical ways to help children stop making excuses and start solving problems.In this episode you'll learn:Why solving every problem weakens your child's confidenceTeaching kids to become problem

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17:19

How to Raise Kids Who Solve Problems | V156

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2026/08/06

What if one of the greatest gifts you could give your child wasn't protection—but the confidence to solve hard problems on their own?In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis introduce one of the most important concepts parents can teach: high agency.Instead of raising children who blame circumstances or wait for someone else to fix things, learn how to raise kids who take ownership, solve problems, and confidently move forward.In this episode you'll

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Why Grace Changes Family Relationships | V155

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2026/08/04

Sibling conflict is inevitable.Sibling division doesn't have to be.In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis are joined again by daughters Chrissy and Abby to discuss how their family intentionally builds strong sibling relationships, even during busy summers when everyone is spending more time together.In this episode you'll learn:Why sibling relationships require intentional investmentPractical ways children naturally connect with one anotherHow shared

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The Secret to an Intentional Summer | V154

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2026/07/30

Should kids spend the entire summer relaxing?Or is there a better balance between rest, growth, and unforgettable family memories?In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie are joined by daughters Chrissy and Abby to share how their family intentionally structures summer so their children continue growing while still having an incredible time together.In this episode you'll learn:How to balance summer freedom with healthy structureWhy "work before play" creates greater

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The Family Culture Every Parent Is Creating | V153

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2026/07/28

Every family has a culture.The question is... is it intentional?In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis explain how the everyday experiences inside your home shape your children's identity, relationships, and future far more than you may realize.You'll discover: What family culture really is Why every home already has a culture—even unintentionally Teaching forgiveness without defining children by their mistakes Why encouragement changes behavior more than

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16:53

Parenting Isn't About Perfection—It's About Standards...

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2026/07/23

Families rarely fall into chaos overnight.More often, they slowly drift because of small compromises that become accepted over time.In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis discuss how family culture is formed through consistent standards, intentional leadership, and everyday parenting decisions that often seem insignificant but produce lifelong results.In this episode you'll learn:Why small compromises eventually become family cultureThe importance of bedtime

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Creating Milestones Your Kids Will Never Forget | V151

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2026/07/21

The teenage years don't have to be something parents fear.They can become one of the most meaningful seasons of family life when approached with intentionality.In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis share the special traditions they use to celebrate their children's transition into the teenage years and discuss how to prepare kids for this exciting new season without rushing them into adulthood.In this episode you'll discover:• Why celebrating milestones

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God Chose You for This Season | V150

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2026/07/16

No family is built without mistakes.In this deeply personal episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis share some of their lowest parenting moments, the lessons they learned, and how God's grace transformed their family.If you've ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you from becoming the parent your children need, this episode is for you.Inside this conversation:• Breaking unhealthy generational patterns• Learning from mentors with healthy families• Why

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