Best Joshmyers Podcasts (2024)

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Four Horsemen of the Marriage Apocalypse: In Laws 28:03

3+ y ago28:03

28:03

Well, this week the guys wrap up their discussion of the Four Horsemen of the Marriage Apocalypse with the dreaded In Laws! How should couples manage this minefield of family tension? And not only are the guys ending this series this week, sadly, Josh and Jimmy are ending their run as the Pairadocs. This will be the boys last show. Sad, but excitin…

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Four Horsemen of the Marriage Apocalypse: Money 20:47

3+ y ago20:47

20:47

So, are you ready to meet the 3rd Horseman of the Marriage Apocalypse? Couple's fight about this one all the time! This topic reeks of power and security, therefore, it's a source for, all but constant, conflict. The topic? MONEY! "Sooooo, let's get ready to RUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ----- Dr. Jimmy Myers on Twitter: @docjimmymyers, Instagram: @…

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Four Horsemen of the Marriage Apocalypse: Kids 24:14

3+ y ago24:14

24:14

Last week, the guys kicked off a discussion of the Four Horsemen of the Marriage Apocalypse. The first was sex, and this week they will examine the all too hot topic of THE KIDS. Most couples tend not to be on the exact same page when it comes to discipline, expectations, and priorities when it comes to their kids, so...arguments tend to ensue. If …

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Four Horsemen of the Marriage Apocalypse: Sex 24:13

3+ y ago24:13

24:13

You know it coming and you dread it like the plague, but at some point, in every family there comes the need to have “The Sex Talk.” In this case, however, we’re not talking about the sex discussion with you kids. This week, the guys delve into the sex talk that every couple needs to have and keep having to address one of the Four Horsemen of the M…

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The Argument Black Hole 21:12

3+ y ago21:12

21:12

Have you or your spouse ever said something along the lines of, “We argue over little things.”, or “None of our arguments ever get resolved.” If you have, then you have fallen headfirst into the Argument Black Hole. Join them this week, as the guys talk about the biggest mistake couples make when they have a disagreement. ----- PROBLEM: Arguing ove…

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Perfectionism In The Home 23:14

3+ y ago23:14

23:14

Perfectionism. Most would agree that this personality trait is not great. BUT, if you are a perfectionist, you secretly, sort of, like being this way. It’s kind of like being a “workaholic.” We say we don’t like that aspect of our lives yet are inwardly proud of how much we can accomplish. Perfectionism is, not only, bad for us as an individual, bu…

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The Push 22:55

3+ y ago22:55

22:55

We’ve all seen them, haven’t we? Those parents who care WAY too much about how their child is doing in sports. They take out a second mortgage and blow through their family’s savings just to keep their kid on select/travel teams. They yell at the refs, the coach, and their kid. You would think their entire self-worth hinged on whether their child p…

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Dysfunctional Families 21:49

3+ y ago21:49

21:49

We hear a lot of talk about dysfunctional families these days. Apparently, they are bad, and can cause some real damage to those who find themselves in one. But is my family dysfunctional? Did I come from one? How do I make sure my family doesn’t become one? I’m glad you asked!! Join the fellas this week and they discussion what dysfunctional famil…

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Outsourcing Your Child’s Spiritual Development 21:03

3+ y ago21:03

21:03

Ever feel like a spiritual taxi driver? Is your goal as a parent to make sure your child is at every church event? Do you get nervous when asked to spiritual lead / guide your child? When your child has a spiritual question, is this intimidating? This week Jimmy and Josh discuss your one job as a parent, spiritually leading your child. ----- Hareli…

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Raising Humble Kids 21:44

3+ y ago21:44

21:44

As the late great country music artist, Mac Davis, once sang, “Oh, Lord, it’s hard to be humble!” And in our current culture and the competitive, “me-obsessed” environment that our kids are growing up in, these words have never been more spot on. Join the fellas this week, as they kick around the topic of raising humble kids. ----- We live in a cul…

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Protect Young Minds 25:59

3+ y ago25:59

25:59

Many of you have read her books to your kids and found them to be an invaluable resource during this unprecedented electronically connected time. And if you haven’t read these books to your kids, after listening to this show, you definitely will. This week Jimmy and Josh sit down with Kristen Jenson, from Protect Young Minds, about her best-selling…

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The Big Boo Pairadocs Cast 22:55

3+ y ago22:55

22:55

You know ‘em! You love ‘em! And you can’t live without ‘em! I don’t know the numbers on their jerseys, but I do know they’re number 1 in your heart...drum roll, please...This week, the boys sit down with Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson, the co-hosts of the Big Boo Cast! They talk about the ladies’ new books, life, love, and not to give too much a…

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Putting a Lid on Parental Anger 22:14

3+ y ago22:14

22:14

I know you’ve never said this before, but I’m sure you’ve known someone who has exclaimed, “That kid makes me so mad!!” Anger is an emotion that all parents have experienced, yet parental anger that is expressed in the wrong way can be the most destructive emotional element in any home. Ouch. This week, the guys chat about putting a lid on parental…

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Intimacy: What Is It & Why Is It Important 26:20

3+ y ago26:20

26:20

What do apparently all of us want, but seemingly not many of us actually have? You may answer, million dollars! And you would be right!!...However, I was being less crass and materialistic and was referencing the often sought-after quality known as Intimacy.We want it in our friendships, our marriages, our families, and our walk with God, but for s…

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When Your Child Feels Rejected 27:40

3+ y ago27:40

27:40

Has you child ever come home, upset because the kids at school were being mean to them? Don’t you hate that?! Not only does it break your heart, but peer rejection could also actually have a long-term negative impact on their lives. Join in this week as the guys discuss how to respond when your child is rejected by their peers. And it does not incl…

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Confirmation Bias 21:53

3+ y ago21:53

21:53

OMG! This pandemic has done more than just socially segregated us. It has psychologically, emotionally, relationally, and intellectually segregated us. Many of us are trapped in echo chambers that only reinforce what we believe about politics, race, COVID, and a host of other societal issues. Confirmation bias is when we only hear what we want to h…

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Undeserved Praise 21:28

3+ y ago21:28

21:28

Is unconditionally loving your child and unconditionally praising your child the same thing? Maybe not. In fact, numerous studies indicate that lavishing praise on a child with little or no merit, actually can have a negative impact on the child’s emotional development. But then again, no praise could indicate emotion emotional neglect. What’s a pa…

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Welcome to Christian Parenting Podcast Network 5:45

3+ y ago5:45

5:45

Pairadocs podcast has joined the Christian Parenting Podcast Network! If this is your first episode, here are a few episodes to get you started: https://pairadocspodcast.libsyn.com/bob-goff https://pairadocspodcast.libsyn.com/empathy https://pairadocspodcast.libsyn.com/pornography Follow Dr. Jimmy Myers on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Follow D…

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How Honest Is Too Honest 28:38

3+ y ago28:38

28:38

Since we’re all doing school from home now, please answer the following questions: Honey, do these new pants make my butt look big? No, I left your gift at the office. Do you really think I’d forget our anniversary? Mommy, are some of the kids on my team better than me? Daddy, I’m so sad that Fluffy died. Is he in heaven with Jesus? Hey, Babe, I ca…

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If You Loved Me 19:42

3+ y ago19:42

19:42

We’ve all done it. Looked at how our spouse is behaving and wondered, “Wow, if he really loved me, he wouldn’t be doing that.” Some of us have felt that so strongly that we actually say those word to our spouse. Making their momentary behavior a referendum on “if” they love us or not. Full disclosure, I have done this myself. Just the other night I…

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Apologizing 19:35

4y ago19:35

19:35

I’m so sorry its taken so long to get this episode out, BUT there were many reasons why it couldn’t get done sooner…Listen, I said I was sorry. What do you want from me? You feel hurt that we have kept this life-changing podcast from you for this long? Well, I’m sorry you feel that way. To hurt you was not our intent, so really, you have to own you…

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What if They Don't Launch 21:18

4y ago21:18

21:18

Here’s a parent’s worst nightmare. You look upstairs one day and your 27 year old son is still living in the same bedroom in your house that he occupied since the 8th grade! Somewhere along the line, this young man…failed to launch. Listen in this week as the guys discuss this growing phenomenon. ----- Helicopter parenting - hovering over your chil…

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Boundaries 24:19

4y ago24:19

24:19

The boys follow up with their co dependency talk from last week by discussing boundaries today. What are boundaries? How do you institute them? Won't that make matters worse? Listen in. ----- Boundariless families are dysfunctional. These families are tired. Lack of boundaries finds its way into most, if not all, relational problems we have. We mis…

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Co-Dependency 28:48

4y ago28:48

28:48

What is co-dependency? We’ve all heard about, accused others of being it, but what exactly is it? I mean, we should depend on each other…right? “Lean on me, when you’re not strong…” Hello?! But what is it, really? Listen in this week as the guys unpack the sometimes misunderstood topic of co-dependency, and see if you can recognize your relationshi…

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Accepting Spouse's Flaws 21:13

4y ago21:13

21:13

In our society today, we love us some tolerance! Vive la Difference! I always like to say, except when those differences we’re “Viveing” are behaviors in our spouse that are driving us up the wall during this sheltering in place experience. How can we “let go and let God” sooth our relational differences while we’re all boarded up inside our houses…

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When Storms Strike 23:01

4y ago23:01

23:01

What happens when things don't go as expected? When God doesn't make sense? When our worst fears are realized? What then? How do we respond? What's more, how do we lead our family/kids during such a time? Listen in this week as the guys discuss how to handle the storm when it hits. ----- As parents, we set the emotional tone within the home. When s…

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COVID Couple 14:34

4y ago14:34

14:34

I know we discussed last week some ideas on how to cope with the entire family being at home due to the COVID, but what about working with, playing with, eating every meal with, parenting with, sitting and relaxing with, and every other activity you can think of with your spouse…every day, all day, with no breaks. Sounds fantastic right?! Or does i…

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COVID-19 16:27

4y ago16:27

16:27

Okay, the COVID…how do we NOT talk about this? We’re all now working from home, schooling from home, going to church from home, and oh yea, performing all other human activity during every waking moment…from home. So how do we make it through? Other than monitoring Twitter all day? Listen in this week, as the guys discuss ways to cope with the COVI…

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Oppressive Christianity 17:20

4y ago17:20

17:20

So, you're talking with a friend about something other than the COVID, and your Christian faith comes up. The friend mentions that they have a huge problem with all of the evil that has been done in the name of God throughout history, and that most Christians today seem to be homophobes, xenophobes, transphobes, and, well, you get the picture. How …

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Family Rituals 18:39

4y ago18:39

18:39

You know what really sticks with you…other than a foot fungus? When it comes to our families, the answer is rituals or traditions. Things that are said and done consistently, frequently, that span over a long duration. Going to church and small group a couple of times a month is good, but there’s a reason that only 32% of kids raised in evangelical…

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On Death and Dying 18:36

4y ago18:36

18:36

It’s been said that there are only two things that are a certainty in this life: Death and Taxes…well, and you could also add the Dallas Cowboys losing in the first round of the playoffs. But your family is going face the death of a grandparent, family member, or friend at some point. That IS a certainty. So, how do we guide our families through th…

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Wisdom for Mid Life 21:47

4y ago21:47

21:47

It is easy to freak your freak in mid life. This moment, that you've been looking forward to your whole life. You have the spouse. The kids. The job. The house. But it can still feel empty. But what if this is as good as it gets? What do you do then? Listen in as the boys discuss. ----- Wisdom is having the right perspective. It is fighting the fee…

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Love Anyway 19:04

4y ago19:04

19:04

Like a foot fungus you just can’t seem to get rid of…the boys are back with all new episodes for the new year! And they kick it off with this little gem. Question: Would you love a spouse that was gentle, loving, kind, generous, engaged, compassionate, and absolutely couldn’t keep their hands off you? WELL WHO WOULDN’T!!! Anybody would love a spous…

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Empathy 24:59

4+ y ago24:59

24:59

What if there was one thing that would make most, if not all, family conflicts lessen, of not end. What would pay for get ahold of the “magic bullet” of relational harmony? Well get out your credit cards my friends, because this week, the guys discuss the all-important issue of empathy. This one little touchy-feely word can go a long way toward red…

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Talking Tragedy with Kids 18:20

4+ y ago18:20

18:20

The tragedy of a mass shooting. It’s all over the news. Everybody is talking about it, political blame is flying back and forth, and there sits our kids. Scared, confused, and in some cases, completely ignorant of the events swirling around them. So how do we best discuss unimaginable evil with our kids and keep their innocents intact? Not sure tha…

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Drowning in Politics 24:40

4+ y ago24:40

24:40

If you are as sick of politics as I am, raise your hand, right there where you are…yes, God bless you…yes, I see that hand. Are there any others? With the current political climate and ever-present social media bombarding our every waking moment, we can’t get away from politics, even if we wanted to. Every song, TV show, movie, sporting event, etc.…

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Self Image 22:16

4+ y ago22:16

22:16

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? What does your child see? How does our body image impact the way we perceive ourselves and how we perceive others perceive us…I may have used the word, “perceive” one too many times? Our self-image has an enormous influence on the quality of our lives and the lives of our children, yet how we determine …

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Isolation 20:51

4+ y ago20:51

20:51

You’ve heart it said that it is not good for man to be alone. Well, this week, the guys explore exactly why that is. This is not about being single, or the benefits of “alone time.” It’s about the pervasive, negative impact of toxic isolation in both individuals, couples, and families. So, in keeping with the theme, listen to this episode in a larg…

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Movies for Parenting Daughters 20:41

4+ y ago20:41

20:41

This week the guys talk through essential movies to watch with your daughters. Whether you're a dad or mom, watch these movies with your girls. Through these movies you can help them learn healthy feminine traits. ----- History Lovers Club on Twitter Top 10 Movies for Girls: 1. Parent Trap 2. Mean Girls 3. Princess Diaries 4. Freaky Friday 5. Moana…

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Porn: What Do We Do? 27:25

5y ago27:25

27:25

After three episodes dealing with the devastating impact of pornography on a person’s life. The boys thought that a wrap up session was in order. What are some practical step to elevate this problem? Listen in and find out… ----- www.brainheartworld.org Part 1 - how porn impacts our brain Part 2 - how porn impacts our relationships Part 3 - how por…

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Porn: The World 22:19

5y ago22:19

22:19

A lot of great things come in threes. The number of outs in an inning or baseball, how many branches of government the USA has, not to mention the number of personalities that make up the holy Trinity. But don’t forget to add to that list the number of episodes in the current Pairadocs series on the adverse effects that pornography has on the mind,…

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Porn: The Heart 21:40

5y ago21:40

21:40

This week the guys are halfway through their three-part series on one of our favorite topics…pornography. Hopefully, by now you’ve all gone to www.mindheartworld.org and watched the first two episodes of this groundbreaking documentary about the colossally negative impact that porn has on all that view it. This week, we will thoroughly examine part…

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Porn: The Brain 22:24

5y ago22:24

22:24

Welcome to a new three-part series of Pairadocs. We don’t do this very often, but in leu of the most recent research establishing the fact that over 8 in 10 of young men between the ages of 20 and 29 are viewing hardcore pornography weekly…I did say, weekly! We felt compelled to address this issue once again. We need you to go to www.brainheartworl…

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Abortion 25:32

5y ago25:32

25:32

So, what’s more fun than talking about a VERY heart wrenching topic in a way that will alienate half the listening audience? It’s a sad subject and is even sadder that the subject has to be talked about. Take a listen this week as Jimmy and Josh honestly discuss the tragic topic of abortion. ----- Roe v Wade 1 Timothy 3 Luke 6:32 ----- Dr. Jimmy My…

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Movies for Parenting Sons 20:10

5y ago20:10

20:10

This week the guys talk through essential movies to watch with your sons. Whether you're a dad or mom, watch these movies with your sons. Through these movies you can help them learn healthy masculine traits. ----- Grumpy Cat Questions to ask while watching films: What qualities were depicted in this film that teach us what kind of man God wants us…

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The Pairadocs Open 31:16

5y ago31:16

31:16

This week the guys participate in their own golf tournament, benefiting themselves. No surprise, no one else showed up. But Jimmy and Josh had a blast playing and having a conversation about their lives as father and son. You won't want to miss. ----- ----- Dr. Jimmy Myers on Twitter: @docjimmymyers, Instagram: @jmyersfam, and Facebook: @docjimmymy…

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Freeze and Flee 21:03

5y ago21:03

21:03

I remember once watching John Wayne in an old movie (As every red-blooded American male should do, at least once a month) as he was waiting on top of the wall at the cavalry outpost for an attack from the marauding Indians. He said to a much less experienced soldier, “It’s quiet…too quiet.” In other words, when it gets too quiet, it’s all about the…

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Parental Questions 21:31

5y ago21:31

21:31

Tune in this week and Jimmy and Josh answer parent questions they received at a recent speaking engagement. The boys bat around several topics you’re sure to enjoy. ----- The Highwaymen Lorena What is the best way to approach the topic of sex with your teenager? Early and often, don't wait until they are teenagers. This is a lifelong conversation R…

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Protest Polka 23:05

5y ago23:05

23:05

Would you like to dance? Well, if you’re a good Baptist (and Josh most certainly is not!), the answer would an unequivocal “no.” And that would be the correct answer for all of us when it comes to the Protest Polka. This deadly relationship dance is one of the main indicators of marriages that don’t make it past the 5-year mark. Listen in as the gu…

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Self_Esteem_&_Your_Child 22:40

5y ago22:40

22:40

Self-esteem. What is it? How do we acquire it? And how do we build it within our child? Is self-esteem even important? Tune in this week as the guys talk all things self-esteem and your child. ----- Little Shop of Horrors A Few Good Men How we build self-esteem in our children: - We can't just tell them how good and special they are all the time - …

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