The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you! Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change. Let's do this together!

The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane is a religion podcast hosted by Arlene Pellicane, with 460 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Arlene Pellicane hosts The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane, a religion show with 460 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

  Why Did God Make Us Sleep? A Theology of Rest with Brett McCracken

  Aug 17, 202631 min

  Sleep can sometimes feel unproductive, but believe it or not, sleep is valuable in more ways than we realize!  Sure there are many physical benefits, but there are also important spiritual benefits.  Brett McCracken, author of  The Wisdom of Sleep: How Rest Reveals God's Truth and Revives Weary Souls , joins Arlene to explore why God designed humans to need sleep at all. They discuss sleep as a gift of grace that can't be earned, the vulnerability of nighttime and what it teaches about dependence on God, and practical tips for helping both adults and children sleep better. The conversation also turns to how screens have replaced older nighttime dangers, and how sleep itself pushes back against an AI-driven culture that prizes constant productivity. Brett shares personal reflections as a father of four on choosing rest over an ever-growing to-do list.   03:53 — The central question: why did God design humans to need sleep? 05:52 — Sleep as an ungratefully-received gift of grace 06:38 — Nighttime vulnerability and learning to trust God's protection 10:03 — Practical sleep tips for adults and kids 15:27 — Phones and screens as the new "danger of the night" 18:23 — John Piper's quote on sleep as a corrective to pride 26:21 — AI, human limitation, and what sleep reveals about being human   Get a copy of Brett McCracken's book, The Wisdom of Sleep, on Amazon and everywhere books are sold.  Connect with Brett at https://www.brettmccracken.com/   More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to  Arlene's newsletter  "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out  Arlene's BOOKS  including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on  Instagram  and/or  Facebook Watch the podcast on Arlene's  YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?  Watch the free video ,  Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the  Gabb Wireless phone  for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

  Yes, Your Kids Will Turn Out Okay with Pam Farrel

  Aug 10, 202638 min

  Do you ever wonder, Will my kids turn out okay? Am I messing them up?  Get ready to be encouraged and empowered by today's conversation with mom, nana, and bestselling author of 60+ books Pam Farrel. You're going to learn how to be a proactive, unworried, confident parent as we head into a new school year. Pam explains the Learner-Leader framework she and her husband Bill developed to raise their three sons, including gift-giving traditions, age-specific contracts, and decision-making exercises. Pam shares two memorable stories from her own family: Brock's prayer on the 50-yard line after a huge football loss, and Zach's turnaround after he punched through a wall at age eight. The conversation covers how to start being proactive with a teenager, the role of prayer in parenting, and more.  03:00 – Proactive vs. passive parenting: the key difference 04:34 – The Learner-Leader Day tradition 08:14 – Where "Learner, Leader, Lover of God" came from: Pam's prayer over newborn Brock 13:02 – One step for parents who haven't been proactive with a teen 16:51 – The movie night story: letting Zach make (and own) the call 28:00 – The 50-yard line: Brock's prayer after a 48-0 loss 31:16 – Zach's rock-bottom moment and the "treasure map" turnaround   Connect and find out more about Pam Farrel at  love-wise.com Find the parenting resources mentioned on the podcast here: https://www.love-wise.com/parenting/ Get Pam & Bill Farrel's book, The 10 Best Decisions Every Parent Can Make here .  More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to  Arlene's newsletter  "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out  Arlene's BOOKS  including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on  Instagram  and/or  Facebook Watch the podcast on Arlene's  YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?  Watch the free video ,  Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the  Gabb Wireless phone  for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

  Ruth Chou Simons: Live the Gospel in Your Mundane Moments

  Aug 3, 202630 min

  Sometimes God's presence and glory seems separated from everyday life, but what if daily grace can be experienced in the mundane?   In this episode, Arlene talks with beloved author and artist Ruth Chou Simons about her new book,  This Moment Matters: 100 Ways to Cultivate a Grace-Laced Life . Ruth shares how raising six boys reshaped her expectations of motherhood, and how she turns ordinary tasks — cooking, closets, evening routines — into moments of discipleship. They discuss scripture memory that adapts to different seasons of life, stewarding a home without chasing perfection, and the practice of looking your children in the eye instead of calling out instructions across the room. The conversation offers practical ways to notice God's presence in daily, unremarkable moments.   01:43 – Raising six boys and letting go of the story she expected 04:12 – Turning kitchen prep time into discipleship moments  07:11 – Teaching multiple kids at once without needing to be perfect 09:58 – Scripture memory that fits your actual season, not a perfect system 12:32 – Stewarding your home as a haven, not a showcase 16:37 – Simplifying your closet and choosing a signature accessory 20:41 – Why looking your kids in the eye changes everything Connect with Ruth Chou Simons on her website Shop Ruth Chou Simons' art and more at  GraceLaced  Follow Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram   Learn more about Ruth's new book,  This Moment Matters: 100 Ways to Cultivate a Grace-Laced Life    More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to  Arlene's newsletter  "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out  Arlene's BOOKS  including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on  Instagram  and/or  Facebook Watch the podcast on Arlene's  YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?  Watch the free video ,  Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the  Gabb Wireless phone  for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

  Why Every Kid Needs a Godly Hero with Joshua Cooley

  Jul 27, 202634 min

  What heroes do your kids look up to?  Boys and girls need better examples than secular YouTube celebrities and pop music stars. They need real heroes that will inspire courage, truth, charity, and perseverance.  The popularity of the Odyssey shows us how we long for moral heroes. The ultimate place to find heroes is in the Bible.  How can we help Biblical heroes come alive for boys and girls?  New York Times bestselling author Joshua Cooley joins Arlene to unpack his Heroes of the Bible devotionals. You'll hear why figures like Gideon prove that God works through weakness rather than natural strength, and get practical ideas for building a family Bible-reading rhythm, managing kids' phone use, and helping young athletes root their identity in Christ instead of their sport. Joshua serves at the editor of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes magazine. If your kid has ever faced disappointment on a team, Josh also offers a Bible-based way to talk them through it. He also shares the story behind the football memoir he co-authored with Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. 03:56 – Why boys need heroes right now 05:36 – Gideon: hiding in a ditch and becoming a "mighty man of valor" 07:27 – Inside the Heroes of the Bible devotional format 14:06 – Building a family Bible-reading rhythm that actually sticks 20:00 – What worries Josh about kids and phone use today 21:58 – Sports, identity, and glorifying God through athletics 27:27 – Helping a kid handle not making the team   Find out more about Joshua Cooley and his books on his website. More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to  Arlene's newsletter  "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out  Arlene's BOOKS  including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on  Instagram  and/or  Facebook Watch the podcast on Arlene's  YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?  Watch the free video ,  Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the  Gabb Wireless phone  for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

  Praying in Pain: What to Do When God Doesn't Heal You Yet with Glenna Marshall

  Jul 20, 202632 min

  Why does God allow us to suffer?  Glenna Marshall spent six years chasing a diagnosis and sixteen years living with a painful autoimmune disease before writing  Praying in Pain . In this conversation, she explores this question and walks us through what God has taught her through it all. Glenna talks through the four-part pattern of the biblical lament psalms — cry out, remember, resolve — and how they became her lifeline during sleepless nights of suffering. Glenna opens up about the pride that kept her silent from her church, the tension chronic illness can create in a marriage, and what she's learned about complaining honestly to God instead of everyone else. Listen in for a hard-won perspective on healing, hope, and raising children who've watched a parent suffer well.   02:04 – Glenna describes the onset of her mystery illness at age 29 09:30 – The four-part pattern of lament psalms: cry out, remember, resolve 13:37 – "You don't have to stop complaining — you just have to complain differently" 16:12 – The story of snapping at a friend who complained about a sore back 20:16 – Hiding her flare-up from her church during a leaf-raking outreach 22:36 – The three ways Glenna believes God heals 27:03 – Navigating marriage when one spouse is in chronic pain and the other isn't 31:59 – Glenna's closing word to anyone suffering in isolation   Check out Glenna Marshall's blog: https://www.glennamarshall.com/ More Resources from Arlene Pellicane: SUBSCRIBE to  Arlene's newsletter  "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. Check out  Arlene's BOOKS  including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier. Follow Arlene on  Instagram  and/or  Facebook Watch the podcast on Arlene's  YouTube Channel How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?  Watch the free video ,  Screen Kids: In Their Own Words. Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the  Gabb Wireless phone  for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.