Roots and Wings Podcast

Episode 51 - "Mid Winter Funk"

Publish Date 1-28-19
Here in the "Bleak Mid Winter" we are thinking about the rhythms and seasons of life. In this particular season we all begin to feel the effects of shorter days and longer night of ice and snow and cold if you live in the northern part of the United States. Chip and Brittany are talking about how they're dealing with this time of year and exploring the idea of even embracing the natural rhythms of nature and life and how there may be something good happening in this time. If your family is beginning to show signs of Cabin Fever we hope this episode will be an encouragement and even give you some fun ideas for your family.

Episode 50 - "Forgiveness and Parenting"

Publish Date 1-21-19
We're thinking about how important it is for us to seek and share forgiveness for healthy, vibrant family relationships. For parents it's vital for us to model forgiveness in our homes. 
Here's a link to the Ted Radio Podcast "Forgiveness" episode that inspired this conversation.

Episode 49 - "Emmanuel Still With Us"

Publish Date 1-14-19
We're all still feeling the newness of 2019 and the sense of standing on the threshold of something new and that anything could happen! Are you ready to dive in? In this episode Chip and Brittany are inviting you out to play in the fresh new fallen snow of a brand new year!

Isaiah 43:18-19 New International Version

18 ‘Forget the former things;
    do not dwell on the past.
19 See, I am doing a new thing!
    Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
    and streams in the wasteland.

Episode 48 - "Where We've Been and Where We're Going - Marking Time"

Publish Date 1-7-19

It's the first episode of 2019 and Chip and Brittany are talking about all the feelings and emotions that come as we stand on the threshold of brand new year. They talk about the importance of not only marking time and celebrated where we've been also making a plan and having a strategy for where we are going.
Links to persons and places mentioned in this episode:
Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex
The Daily Audio Bible - Brian Hardin

Girl Wash Your Face - Rachel Hollis

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Episode 47 - The Happy New Year Episode

Publish Date 12-31-18
Here in the midst of a Holiday season it's the last episode of 2018... Chip and Brittany are reflecting a bit on the beginnings of R&W Podcast and some of their favorite moments. They also share a few stats and are asking for your input as well. Happy New Year!!!

Episode 46 - The Christmas Eve Episode

Publish Date 12-24-18
Grab a cup of Christmas cheer, pull up a seat next to the fire and join the conversation. Chip and Brittany reflect on Christmas and time spent with the ones you love and the ones who love you. Wishing you a very merry Christmas.
The Christmas music heard in this episode is from Sufjan Stevens Songs for Christmas

Episode 45 - The Christmas Memories Episode

Publish Date 12-17-18
It's our Christmas Memories Episode... We've gathered some wonderful Christmas music along with even more wonderful Christmas Memories from some of our listeners and friends. We hope you enjoy this one and maybe make some memories with your family and friends this Christmas Season.
Music in this Episode:
Chip Richter's- Very, Merry, Dashing, Dancing, Jingle, Ringing, Christmas CD
Phil Keaggy's- An Angel's Christmas
Acoustic Christmas - Spirited Holiday Instrumentals 

Episode 44 - Must Be Santa a Christmas Controversy

Publish Date 12-10-18
It's the one about the Christmas Controversy. What do you tell your kids about Santa Claus... is he real... is he pretend... or neither? Chip and Brittany are talking about their own experience about how Brittany's dad handled it one way and then another way after a change of heart. 
Listen to the end for "Must Be Santa" from Chip's Christmas CD... and if you want to hear more get the whole CD and just pay what you like... click here.

Episode 43 - "Bringing Advent Home"

Publish Date 12-3-18
This past Sunday, December 2nd, was the kick-off for the first Sunday of Advent. This week Brittany and Chip are talking about Advent, what it's all about, how people celebrate it and how you can bring the season of Advent into your home and share it with your children. Brittany shares a bit about making her homemade Advent wreath (see pic below) and they talk about several good resources to give you some ideas about how to Bring Advent Home for your family this Christmas season.
Advent (ˈædˌvɛnt  ; adˈventˌ)
noun
1. the period including the four Sundays just before Christmas
2. Theology a. the birth of Christ b. Second Coming
3. [a-] a coming or arrival
Word origin of 'advent' ME & OFr avent < ML adventus < pp. of L advenire, to come < ad-, to + venire, come

​Looking for ideas to do with your kids? The interwebs are full of them... just do a search for Advent Family Activities and you'll be amazed. Here's a few found that looked good but there's so much more you can check out:
6 Ideas for Celebrating Advent as a Family
​Resources from Focus on The Family for Advent
Advent Activities for All

Episode 42 - "Why Are Kids Impatient, Bored, Friendless and Entitled?"

Publish Date 11-26-18

This week Chip and Brittany are talking about and unpacking an article from Victoria Prooday who is an occupational therapist with years of experience working with children, parents, and teachers. In her practice she is seeing something so widespread and alarming that they wanted to talk about it and share her article and thoughts. 

Links for this episode:
Deep Roots at Home Blog
Victoria Prooday