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

Paige Clingenpeel

How do we navigate seasons of parenting and marriage while embracing the struggles and successes? This podcast is designed to provide you with practical tools, wisdom, and takeaways to equip and encourage you. Join Paige Clingenpeel, a licensed therapist, minister, and mom of four, as she invites others into conversation, sharing her successes and failures with humor and humility.

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All Episodes

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Episode 112-The Final Episode with Paige and Producer...

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2026/01/06

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,...

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Episode 111-Small Steps, Big Impact: Caring for Your...

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2025/12/30

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 unforgiven...

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Episode 110-Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design...

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2025/12/23

*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, naviga...

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Episode 109-Created in His Image and Being Fully...

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2025/12/16

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 an...

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Episode 108-When Memories Won’t Let Go

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2025/12/09

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 to...

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32:46

Episode 107-It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

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2025/12/02

This year, what if Christmas became less about doing more and more about focusing on how God showed up? In this episode, Paige and Producer Mike look back on the traditions that shaped their childhood holidays and explore the pressures many families feel this time of year—from managing expectations to navigating travel and stress. They talk honestly about loneliness during the season, how to be intentional with the people you spend time with, and simple ways to invite others into community. M...

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Episode 106-Connection That Calms: Parenting with...

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2025/11/25

Parenting feels harder than ever—but what if spiritual grounding and simple, meaningful stories could reshape the way we show up for our kids? In this episode, Paige Clingenpeel sits down with Tricia Thornton, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, to unpack the seven core principles from her book Beyond Blessed Parenting. Tricia shares practical wisdom on navigating today’s noisy, fast-paced world, creating emotional safety, and making space to prioritize your relat...

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Episode 105-The Sacred Work of Raising Kids in Christ...

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2025/11/18

f you’ve ever prayed, “Lord, give me strength as I raise these kids,” this episode will speak straight to your heart. In this episode, Paige and Daniah Greenberg unpack how deeply mothers need to rely on God each day as they disciple their children to know Him. Daniah highlights the honor Scripture gives to motherhood and reminds moms that their role in God’s Kingdom is deeply valuable. She encourages women to live their faith boldly in front of their kids, planting seeds that will echo into ...

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40:40

Episode 104-Don't Burn Your Own House Down:...

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2025/11/11

In marriage, we’re called to fight for our covenant — not fuel the fire that threatens to burn it down. In this episode, Lindsey Maestas joins Paige to reveal how small distractions and temptations can slowly create distance between spouses, and how to guard your marriage with intention. She shares biblical guidance on communicating with compassion, releasing the need for control, and tackling problems as a united team. Lindsey also discusses the danger of venting to others instead of pursuin...

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Episode 103-Hope in Grief with Dr. Curt Thompson

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2025/11/04

Where does God’s goodness fit when we’re confronted with grief? How do we grapple with the command to “be of good cheer” (John 16:33) when life is a daily struggle? Today’s guest, Dr. Curt Thompson has made it his life’s work to understand how God sees us, knows us, loves us, and welcomes us into His arms, even in the midst of unimaginable grief. With great authenticity and vulnerability, Dr. Curt shares with Paige how God is waiting for us to invite Him into our grief and pain, to sit with u...

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40:50

Episode 102-Understanding and Loving Those with...

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2025/10/28

*Trigger Warning* This episode mentions complex psychological disorders, sexual abuse, sexual trauma, and other adult themes. Listener discretion is advised. In today’s episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Shannae Anderson. Dr. Shannae is a licensed clinical psychologist and is currently the Clinical Director at Monarch Recovery Intensive Outpatient Program in Ventura, Cal...

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Episode 101-3 Big Questions That Change Every...

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2025/10/21

How can we as parents, step-parents, caregivers, leaders, and mentors, be a safe place for our kids to be able to talk to us about their biggest questions? On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season, host Paige Clingenpeel interviews Kara Powell, PHD as they discuss her book, 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager. Kara is the chief of leadership formation and executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute at Fuller Theological Seminary and provides a wealth of knowledge when it co...

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Episode 100-How Intentionality Crushes Anxiety with...

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2025/10/14

So, what’s the difference between worry and anxiety? Having lived with undiagnosed anxiety and depression for 36 years, Nichole Suvar felt like there was something inherently wrong with her. She loved her family, community, and work - and yet she still felt like the world might be better off without her in it. Listen in as author and intentional-living strategist Nichole shares with Paige the tipping point for seeking help, how medication (for a time) and counseling gave her the steppin...

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Episode 99-Keys to a Sacred Marriage with Gary Thomas

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2025/10/07

On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season with Paige Clingenpeel, author Gary Thomas joins Paige to discuss his book, Sacred Marriage. Married for over 40 years, Gary credits his devotion to loving his wife well to his faith in God. Recognizing that even the best marriages face challenging moments is key to a successful marriage! While no marriage is perfect, if we surrender our imperfections to God, He will shape us to become more like Christ. Takeaways: Marriage is hard. Even the best...

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Episode 98-Why Take a Sabbatical?

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2025/09/30

“When I lay my burden down to Him, He takes it and releases me—and I can rest in His peace.” -Paige Paige and producer Mike dive into the difference between a weekly Sabbath and a longer sabbatical, exploring why God cares deeply about our rest—and even commands it. Paige shares practical ways to pause intentionally, prioritize what truly matters, and trust God with the things left undone. She opens up about her own upcoming sabbatical from the podcast to fast, pray, and seek God’s visi...

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Episode 97-Mothering Boys: 8 Things Your Son Needs...

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2025/09/23

Research shows a child’s worldview is largely formed by age 13, making these early years critical for shaping their hearts and minds. In this episode, Paige Clingenpeel sits down with Molly DeFrank—author, speaker, and mom of six—to talk about what today’s boys need to thrive. Molly shares practical ways moms can model a biblical worldview, create meaningful moments with their sons, and equip them with the essentials for life—belonging, authority, bravery, tenderness, creativity, and emotiona...

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Episode 96-Helping Kids Face Life’s Biggest...

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2025/09/16

Parenting today can feel overwhelming as families face loneliness, anxiety, depression, suicide, and bullying. In this episode, Paige talks with Dr. Eric Scalise, President and Chief Strategy Officer of Hope for the Heart, about his book The Care and Counsel Handbook and how parents can build a strong emotional and spiritual foundation for their kids. They discuss why deep relationships matter in a world that’s “technologically connected but relationally disconnected,” share tips for choosing...

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Episode 95-Talking to Kids About Death From a...

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2025/09/09

Talking with kids about sickness, grief, and death is never easy—but it’s essential. In this episode, counselor and speaker Paige Clingenpeel joins producer Mike Segovia to share honest, practical ways parents can walk their children through these difficult moments. Paige opens up about her own health journey, the questions kids naturally ask, and how parents can give age-appropriate, hope-filled answers without needing to have it all figured out. Together, they discuss how children process g...

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Episode 94-Beyond Self-Reliance: Confidence in Who...

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2025/09/02

When life feels heavy and we’re worn down, the only true source of strength and confidence is God. In this episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige Clingenpeel talks with Amber Albee Swenson—wife, mom, speaker, and author of 13 books, including her latest The Key to Confidence: Where to Go When You Feel You’re Not Enough. Amber shares why our identity must be rooted in God rather than in ourselves, and how we can point our kids to the same truth. Together, they explore the difference between s...

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Episode 93-Trusting God as Our Young Adults Step Into...

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2025/08/26

Sending your young adult into the real world can feel both heartbreaking and heart-warming. In this episode, Dr. Jim Burns—author, speaker, and president of HomeWord—joins Paige Clingenpeel to share practical, faith-based wisdom for parents navigating this season. Together, they unpack the essential life skills kids need before leaving home, how to raise children toward greater responsibility without enabling, and the shift parents must make from being in control to becoming a coach. They als...

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