In Episode 198, Daniel and Christina connect with David Sunde, author of Homegrown Disciples, about parenting and disciple making in the family. David shares practical wisdom and personal stories, emphasizing vulnerability, creativity, and relationship over rigid rules. He introduces the idea of parents as “tour guides” in their children’s faith journeys and discusses hands-on activities to nurture compassion and generosity. The conversation offers encouragement and actionable ideas for parents to foster authentic faith, highlighting the importance of grace, presence, and shared spiritual rhythms at home.

Meet David Sunde:

David Sunde has been involved in local church and non-profit leadership for over twenty years from mega church to church start-up. David holds a doctorate in semiotics, culture, and the church through George Fox University and the author of Small-Batch Disciplemaking. David and his wife, Laurel, are at home in Austin, TX, with their kids Bjorn and Annika.

For the full show notes go to https://imbetween.org/episode198/

We interview Chris Janssen, an author, life coach, and sobriety advocate. Chris shares her personal journey to sobriety, discusses her new book Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want, and explores how addiction extends beyond substances to behaviours and thought patterns. She offers practical coaching tools for self-reflection and change, emphasizing self-compassion and the importance of defining sobriety individually. The conversation highlights the costs of numbing behaviours, the value of choosing growth over comfort, and encourages us to pursue authentic, fulfilling lives with grace and resilience.

Meet Chris Janssen:

Chris Janssen, MA, BCC, is a leading results coach in performance and mindset and a bestselling, award-winning author. She has worked with hundreds of sought-after athletes, creatives, soldiers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses internationally, helping them to close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. In addition to her academic achievements, Chris trained with and worked on Tony Robbins’ team of results coaches at the #1 personal development and peak performance strategy company in the world.

As a board-certified coach with a master’s in counseling psychology and over 25 years of experience, Chris excels in helping high-achieving perfectionists navigate performance pressure, overcome self-sabotage and rewrite narratives. Through her successful and sustainable Living All In methods, clients learn to attach meaning to life events and circumstances beyond their control.

A California native, Chris and her husband, Scott have been married for nearly 30 years. Together, they raised three children, now thriving young adults. Chris and Scott split their time between Los Angeles and Colorado and love to ski, golf, be with their horses and adventure outside.

For the full show notes go to IMbetween.org/epsiode197

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We interview Sarah Boyd, author of Turn Down the Noise, about overstimulation as an invisible epidemic impacting children, parents, and educators. Sarah explains how sensory overload affects mental health and family dynamics, distinguishing between tantrums and sensory overwhelm. She offers practical strategies for building resilience, including intentional downtime, playful family moments, and screen-free periods. Our conversation emphasizes understanding individual sensory needs, managing parental stress, and creating supportive environments.

In This Episode, You'll Hear About:

• Overstimulation as an invisible epidemic affecting mental health in children and families.
• The rise of anxiety, depression, and attention-related diagnoses in children and adolescents.
• The importance of environmental factors in supporting mental well-being.
• Sensory sensitivity as a personality trait and its prevalence among neurodivergent individuals.
• Differentiating between tantrums and sensory overwhelm in children.
• The impact of parental stress and emotional regulation on children's behavior.
• Strategies for increasing sensory capacity and managing overstimulation.
• The role of humor and lightheartedness in fostering resilience within families.
• The significance of creating intentional downtime and media-free periods for families.
• Practical tools for parents to create supportive environments and improve family dynamics.

Meet Sarah Boyd:

Sarah Boyd is a writer, child and adolescent development expert, and founder of educational company Resilient Little Hearts. She holds a Masters degree in Educational Psychology and a Diploma in the Neuroscience of Leadership. A native Australian, she now lives in California with her husband and two children.

For the full show notes, including journal prompts and discussion questions for couples, go to IMbetween.org/episode196

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