Best Joey Odom Podcasts (2024)

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Unplug and Steward Your Phone Well with Joey Odom 44:05

2d ago44:05

44:05

We may be "stepping on some toes" with this conversation, but with all of the love and grace and hope of the gospel. Let's face it: Our relationship with our phones is a complex one. Joey Odom is a breath of fresh air and wisdom here to explore how technology has shaped us, practical strategies to prioritize relationship with people and Jesus over …

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How to Have a Better Relationship with Your Phone, with Joey Odom  41:58

8d ago41:58

41:58

When Joey Odom missed his son’s first soccer goal because he was looking at his phone, he had a realization: his phone was getting in the way of his best intentions as a Dad and a husband. Since then, he has been on a journey to change his relationship with his phone so that he can change the most important relationships in his life. I heard about …

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How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can’t, with Erin Loechner  40:20

20h ago40:20

40:20

"We’ve all heard the mind-boggling statistics about technology and social media use. The numbers don’t lie; our obsession with smartphones and social media is slowly eroding the very essence of our homes and families. We see it. We feel it. We know it. So what do we do about it? "... - Erin Loechner, today's guest. Erin Loechner walked away from ov…

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Navigate the Turbulent Waters of Family Dynamics with Karleen Savage 35:48

23h ago35:48

35:48

In today’s episode, we sit down with Karleen Savage, a conflict resolution expert with a rich background in hostage negotiation and crisis management. Karleen shares her personal journey through managing a family while dealing with her husband's brain injury, and how these experiences shaped her approach to resolving conflicts both at home and prof…

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Bridging Generations in Politics | Brilyn Hollyhand | Episode 307 58:35

1d ago58:35

58:35

Political commentator and strategist Brilyn Hollyhand joins Blake to discuss their mutual love for politics, sharing insights and predictions about the current political climate. Brilyn shares his unique story of how he became interested in politics during the 2016 debates and how he believes the younger generation can bring positive change. They a…

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Postive Parenting with Reem Raouda | ep 73 38:05

2d ago38:05

38:05

Hi Friends, If you've listened to the podcast for any period of time, you've heard me talk about positive discipline and relationship and the importance of parenting in a different way than we were likely parented and we're going to dig into that and even more detail today with my guest, who I'm so thrilled to introduce you to Reem Raouda Reem is a…

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OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder on cultivating kids' passions while managing screen time 43:11

2d ago43:11

43:11

When it comes to encouraging creativity with our kids, how does screen time fit into the picture? This week on The Aro Podcast, we revisit Aro Co-Founder Joey's conversation with Ryan Tedder, frontman of OneRepublic and a celebrated songwriter and producer, about how he sets boundaries and positive examples with his family. A longtime friend of Joe…

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God’s Go-Togethers: Talking to Your Kids About Marriage | Sam Allberry | Episode 305 41:27

9d ago41:27

41:27

Pastor, apologist, author, and speaker Sam Allbery joins Blake to discuss his new children's book, "God's Go-Togethers," which aims to help parents navigate conversations about marriage and sexuality with their young children. Pastor Sam shares his journey, including his struggle with same-sex attraction and his decision to become a pastor and auth…

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Put These On Your Summer Bucket List! 33:16

9d ago33:16

33:16

Inspired by an old bucket list from 2017 I found, this episode is all about who we become in Christ this summer and less about what we do. Whether you're by the pool, at your cubicle, doing laundry, running kids around, or anything in between, I'm sending encouragement straight to your earbuds about six things and Scriptures I'm focusing on in this…

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Embracing LGBTQIA+ Acceptance through Faith, Love, and Radical Inclusivity with Susan Cottrell | Ep 72 49:32

9d ago49:32

49:32

Whether you are the parent of an LGBTQIA+ kiddo or you don’t know yet whether or not you are the parent of an LGBTQIA+ kiddo, or you have an LGBTQIA+ family member, neighbor, friend, or colleague you’re going to want to tune into today’s episode. I’m talking with Susan Cottrell. Susan is an international speaker and passionate advocate for the LGBT…

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I wish my husband knew I struggle with my identity 43:14

9d ago43:14

43:14

I Wish My Husband Knew is back on The Aro Podcast with Aro Co-Founder Joey and Mistye Wilson, the wife of Aro Co-Founder Heath! This week, Mistye opens up about her struggle with identity, particularly as a stay-at-home mom with two kids about to head off to college. Mistye explains that identity struggles are an ongoing process that occur at every…

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Faith in the Classroom: Louisiana's Ten Commandments Legislation | Episode 305 22:56

13d ago22:56

22:56

Join Blake, a proud Louisianan and devoted Christian, as we dive into Louisiana’s groundbreaking legislation requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every state-funded classroom. This episode offers an in-depth look at the intersection of faith, politics, and education in our beloved state. Discover why this law, part of a larger educatio…

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Simple rules for decorating any space, with Myquillyn Smith 43:36

15d ago43:36

43:36

Whether you’re a natural at home decorating or, (like me) feel a little lost on the topic, Myquillyn Smith (aka “the nester”) is the friend you need. When I got my copy of “House Rules” with 100 simple, memorable tips for decorating any space, I knew this would be a fun topic for the podcast this summer! I think you’ll enjoy Myquillyn’s laid back (…

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Empowering Financial Intelligence for Modern Families with Eric and Kali Roberge 28:42

15d ago28:42

28:42

Whether you're balancing a high-powered career with family life or planning major life transitions, Eric and Kali Roberge have you covered! Join us as they share their journey into wealth management, highlight common financial missteps young families make, and offer insights on aligning financial strategies with personal definitions of wealth. Pres…

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From New Age to New Life AJourney to Jesus | Caroline Dooner | Episode 304 1:51:30

15d ago1:51:30

1:51:30

Author, influencer and ex-New Age follower Caroline Dooner joins Blake to share her journey from disordered eating and new age spirituality to Christianity. Despite dabbling in witchcraft and the occult, seeds were planted that kept pointing her to Jesus as the answer. A Christian conspiracy theorist's testimony of going from a New Age psychic medi…

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Conscious Parenting with Yolanda Williams | Ep 71 48:44

16d ago48:44

48:44

Hey everyone! Welcome to The Heartful Parent Podcast. Today, we have an amazing episode lined up with the incredible Yolanda Williams, a conscious parenting coach and social justice instructor. We dive into the world of conscious parenting and talk about how we can raise socially aware kids through meaningful conversations about race and privilege.…

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Building resilience in marriage and parenting with Brook and Elizabeth Mosser 1:01:05

16d ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Aro Co-Founder Joey is joined by Brook and Elizabeth Mosser, leaders of Intentional and hosts of "The Intentional Parents Podcast" this week on The Aro Podcast. In this episode, Brook and Elizabeth share their personal story of their daughter being diagnosed with a severe form of epilepsy at just six months old, turning their lives upside down. The…

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Hope In the Midst of Infertility, Miscarriage, and Growing Your Family 48:07

19d ago48:07

48:07

Whether you're facing infertility, recurrent miscarriages, or looking at the pieces of your life and thinking, "God, this is not how I thought this would happen", our prayer is that this episode instills hope, empathy, and truth into your life. The journey can be heavy as you look around and see everyone growing their family when you can't, or when…

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The 3 Best Things I Did as a Dad, with Andrew Pudewa 44:08

22d ago44:08

44:08

Happy Father’s Day week everyone! Today my friend Andrew Pudewa, is with us to offer some lessons and encouragement for all of the dads out there! (Ladies, you'll enjoy this too!) Andrew is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), father of seven, and grandpa to a whole bunch of kids! Andrew travels and speaks arou…

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Transform Your Life with Purpose and Passion through Higher Self Habits with Alessia Citro 24:40

22d ago24:40

24:40

In this inspiring episode, Alessia Citro shares her transformative journey from a high-pressure corporate job at Google to embracing a life of meaningful entrepreneurship. Discover how a chance encounter on a flight sparked a profound change, leading her to sobriety and a new career path dedicated to helping others achieve personal growth through h…

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Cultivating Peace: Nurturing Sacred Spaces at Home | Jennifer Pepito | Episode 303 1:02:06

23d ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Homeschool mom, podcaster, and author Jennifer Pepito joins Blake to discuss the importance of creating peaceful and sacred homes. Jen shares her journey of striving for a perfect home environment and the realization that true peace comes from small, consistent habits rather than perfection. They emphasize the importance of balancing grace with int…

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Work and Motherhood with Kristi Rible | Ep 70 47:46

24d ago47:46

47:46

Hey, friends and podcast listeners! Welcome back to another episode of the Heartful Parent Podcast. I'm so excited to be here with you today. If you've been listening for a while, we don't just discuss parenting here. As I always say, we wear a lot of hats—we're people, partners, professionals, and so much more. That's why I love exploring various …

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Make your family more engaging than the algorithm with Erin Loechner 51:37

23d ago51:37

51:37

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey sits down with Erin Loechner, founder of the global tech-free movement The Opt-Out Family. Erin shares her personal journey from being a social media influencer to embracing a low-tech lifestyle, which inspired her new book, The Opt-Out Family. They discuss the Loechner family's motto, "be more engaging than the a…

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How To Quit The Cycle of Bad Habits and Sin 38:29

26d ago38:29

38:29

Have you ever felt hopeless or discouraged, stuck in your loop of habitual sin or shame? We've all been there, but we don't have to stay there. If you've ever thought that you couldn't possibly break free from your secret sin or live any different than you are now, you're in the right place. Kirby Kelly, great friend of mine and new author of "You …

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Parent Differently, with Kathy Koch 32:15

29d ago32:15

32:15

A child’s character reflects their convictions, establishes their reputation, and ultimately determines their destiny. In the world today it may seem like a big job to raise kids with biblical character, but today’s conversation should offer a lot of HOPE! Kathy Koch, child development specialist, author, and sought-after speaker, is here to help u…

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The Digital Detox: Reconnecting in a Family-Centered World with Joey Odom 38:46

29d ago38:46

38:46

Today, Joey Odom presents a game-changing approach to enhance family connections. Gain insights from his wake-up call from missing a crucial moment due to phone distraction as he embarked on creating a better tech-life balance. Discover the powerful impact of reducing screen time and how the ARO box can help your family reconnect in meaningful ways…

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Homeschoolers: a Chill Approach to Teaching Your Kids | Monica Swanson | Episode 302 53:46

1M ago53:46

53:46

Author Monica Swanson joins Blake to focus on homeschooling, a journey that Blake has recently stepped into. Monica shares her experience from being a skeptic to a homeschooling advocate and author. In her book, she aims to uncomplicate homeschooling, providing a manual that parents can adapt to their needs, ensuring a joyful and rewarding experien…

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Make the Most of Your Summer: Growing and Planting with God 18:06

1M ago18:06

18:06

If you want to maximize your summer for all its worth, you're in the right place. Join me as I pull up to the mic and we talk one-on-one about how to grow AND rest in Christ this summer. Let this episode be your gentle reminder that not all seasons are for harvesting and producing - some, like summer, are for preparation, rest, and nurturing. With …

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Parenting on Mars with Rachael Fritz | Ep 69 36:53

1M ago36:53

36:53

Parenting in public can be HARD. Rachael Fritz, founder of Parenting on Mars, joins me and we discuss parenting in public spaces. Rachael, a mom of three and a former preschool teacher, brings her wealth of knowledge to the table, sharing practical tips and heartfelt advice for handling challenging parenting moments outside the home. In This Episod…

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Jon Acuff on parenting, technology, and distraction 59:45

1M ago59:45

59:45

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey sits down with Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including his latest, All It Takes Is a Goal. Jon and Joey dive into Jon's journey of writing ten books and explore recurring themes across his work. They discuss concepts from Jon's book Soundtracks, which focuses on overthinking, and draw…

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104: Steps to Making the Right Decisions 37:21

1M ago37:21

37:21

It’s the season 6 finale! In this episode, David and Pastor J talk about steps toward making decisions. How do we make the right decision or know if it’s pursuing God’s purpose for our lives? Check out the steps, and we pray that God will lead you to the right decision. You can listen to Pastor J’s message “Life is a Highway” at graystonechurch.com…

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Why We are So Tired and What to do About it, with Jess Connolly 31:53

1M ago31:53

31:53

Women are mostly all tired, aren’t we? For women today, fatigue has become the norm, and busyness is often worn as a badge of honor. Jess Connolly has lived in that bone-weary place, even to the point of developing chronic panic-attacks, battling anxiety and an autoimmune disease. But with wise practices and a new way of living, Jess discovered the…

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Striking the Perfect Balance in Motherhood and Business Success with Tiffany Sauder 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

Tiffany Sauder explores the concept of "Life of And," balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and investing without sacrificing personal dreams. Learn how she manages professional aspirations alongside family responsibilities, sharing tested methods for aligning actions and mitigating guilt. Hop in and don't miss these invaluable insights! Key take…

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Staying Rooted: Navigating Church Culture with Natalie Runion | Natalie Runion | Episode 301 1:13:09

1M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Worship leader, songwriter and teacher, Natalie Runion joins Blake to discuss church culture and the challenges faced by believers. Natalie shares her journey from being a pastor's kid to experiencing significant church hurt, which led her to nearly leave the ministry. However, a transformative moment inspired her to start "Raised to Stay," a movem…

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4 Things I'm Letting Go Of 30:37

1M ago30:37

30:37

Honesty hour? I'm tired. Not just physically, but spiritually. And something that has been keeping me tired is the undue pressure and expectation I've been self-imposing. But I'm ready to live freer and lighter - and I can bet you want that life too. In today's episode, let's talk about four things I'm letting go in my day to day life and how I've …

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Navigating Divorce Peacefully with Kim Korven | Episode 68 45:43

1M ago45:43

45:43

Today, I want to chat about something that might not be the picture-perfect family life we often imagine: divorce. We all envision a loving, committed partnership raising happy kids, but for many, that’s not the reality. If you’re in a relationship that’s run its course or has turned negative, you might be wondering if staying for the kids is the r…

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Learning to Disagree: How to Stand Your Ground (Without Losing People) with John Inazu 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Have you ever found your heels dug into an argument that was fueled by the heat of conviction? Or caught in the crosshairs of differing perspectives and wishing there was a better way to disagree? Join Mary and John Inazu, law professor, author, and speaker, as they discuss the educational gaps in learning to disagree, social media’s impact on conf…

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Voices of Aro: How one mom realized how much time her phone was stealing 26:47

1M ago26:47

26:47

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Aro! This month, Aro Co-Founder Joey sits down with Stephanie Blunt, a wife and mom of 4, originally from Canada, but now living in Florida with her family. In this episode, Stephanie shares a little bit about herself and her family, along with the moment she realized her phone was stealing her time and …

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103: Life is a Highway 26:11

1M ago26:11

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In this episode, David and Pastor J talk about the decisions we make in life, how they can determine the direction we go and our destiny. We make around 35,000 decisions per day. When we define what’s important to us, that helps the decision-making process so much easier. You can listen to Pastor J’s message “Life is a Highway” at graystonechurch.c…

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Being a Mission-Minded Family, with Ann Dunagan 46:04

1M ago46:04

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For Christian families in the thick of it, the thought of world missions can seem unrealistic and overwhelming. Many of us feel like we are in survival mode, just taking care of our families and trying to protect our kids from the crazy world. (and that’s all so important!) Yet, in light of the fact that 1/3 of our world has not yet heard the Gospe…

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Can We Change Our Relationship With Our Phones? | Joey Odom | Episode 300 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Co-founder of Aro, a digital wellness solution for families, Joey Odom joins Blake to discuss the nuances of technology use, emphasizing the importance of balance and positive reinforcement rather than demonizing screen time. Joey explains that Aro goes beyond traditional parental controls, focusing on the core relationship individuals have with th…

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Finding Harmony: Navigating Work, Parenthood, and Partnership with Uwe Dockhorn | Ep 67 38:09

2M ago38:09

38:09

Hey there, Heartful Parent podcast fam! Welcome back to another enriching episode of the Heartful Parent podcast. And to our newcomers, a warm welcome! Whether you discovered us through the recent Safe Parenting Summit or stumbled upon us by chance, I'm truly grateful for your presence and excited to dive into today's conversation. Parenthood, part…

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