Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast with Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll share some of what we’re learning in the work we do with kids and families on a daily basis at Daystar Counseling Ministries. Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding, a little more practical help, and a whole lot of hope. So pull up a chair and join us on this journey of raising boys and girls. Connect with us at raisingboysandgirls.com.

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Episode 387: An Honest Conversation about Fathers and Daughters with Doug Durr, Allye Gray and Analise Glover
Jun 25, 2026
Builder and longtime Daystar friend Doug Durr joins his daughters, Allye Gray and Analise Glover, to reflect on the unique bond between fathers and daughters. They share stories of growing up on job…
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Episode 386: Capable Connections: Fathers and Daughters
Jun 23, 2026
David and Sissy explore the unique role fathers play in helping daughters develop confidence, resilience, and capability. Through personal stories, research, and counseling insights, they discuss how…
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Episode 385: Mothers, Sons, and Playing in the NFL with Hunter and Jenny Henry
Jun 18, 2026
In this Capable Connections conversation, Hunter Henry and his mom, Jenny Henry, reflect on the values and experiences that shaped Hunter from childhood to adulthood. They discuss the importance of…
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Episode 384: Capable Connections: Mothers and Sons with David and Sissy
Jun 16, 2026
David and Sissy explore the powerful relationship between moms and sons, emphasizing that moms are often a boy’s emotional home base and play a key role in shaping his confidence, emotional health…
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Episode 383: An Honest Conversation about Fathers and Sons with Scott and Randy Hearon
Jun 11, 2026
Sissy Goff and David Thomas sit down with father and son Randy and Scott Hearon for a deeply honest conversation about the father-son relationship. Through stories spanning childhood, adolescence…
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Episode 382: Capable Connections: Fathers and Sons
Jun 09, 2026
In episode 382, Sissy Goff and David Thomas continue their Capable Connections series by exploring the unique relationship between fathers and sons. They discuss how fatherhood shapes both men and…
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Episode 381: Where Commitment Meets Capability with Shawn Johnson and Andrew East
Jun 04, 2026
In this episode, Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East discuss the importance of commitment, resilience, and raising capable kids. Drawing from their experiences as elite athletes and parents, they…
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Episode 380: An Honest Conversation about Mothers and Daughters with Haven Weits and Lisa Whelchel
Jun 02, 2026
Lisa Whelchel and Haven Weits share a rich and honest conversation about raising capable kids, cultivating independence, and building a strong mother-daughter relationship that lasts into adulthood…
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Episode 379: Capable Connections: Mothers and Daughters with David and Sissy
May 28, 2026
This Episode explores the powerful and often complicated relationship between mothers and daughters, highlighting how deeply girls are shaped by their moms’ words, reactions, and emotional health…
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Episode 378: Learning to Fail, Trusting God and Trick Shots with Dude Perfect
May 26, 2026
This episode features an engaging conversation with Dude Perfect members Cory Cotton and Garrett Hilbert about friendship, faith, perseverance, and raising resilient kids. Joined by Sissy Goff, David…
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Episode 377: The Power of Family and Staying Connected Through Adulthood with Dr. Kathy Koch
May 21, 2026
Dr. Kathy Koch joins Sissy Goff and David Thomas to discuss the growing challenges facing today’s young adults and families, especially around resilience, identity, technology, and relationships…
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Episode 376: Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Find Their True Identity and Capabilities with Alena Pitts Franklin
May 19, 2026
In this episode, Alena Pitts Franklin shares how grief, faith, and family shaped her understanding of capability and identity. She reflects on her early acting role in War Room, the loss of her…
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Episode 375: Capable the Young Adult Years with David and Sissy
May 14, 2026
In this episode, Sissy Goff and David Thomas discuss the growing challenges many young adults face, including entitlement, emotional fragility, difficulty handling feedback, and struggles with…
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Episode 374: The Cornerstone of Resilience and Capability with Dr. Ken Ginsburg
May 12, 2026
In this episode of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast, Dr. Ken Ginsburg explains that resilience is built through strong, loving relationships and introduces his “7 Cs” of resilience: confidence…
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Episode 373: Capable the High School Years with David and Sissy
May 07, 2026
This conversation highlights a growing “capability gap” in teens, where some, often girls, are overwhelmed by pressure and perfectionism while others, often boys, are disengaged and avoidant. David…
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Episode 372: When to Push and When to Pull Back in the Middle School Years with Dr. Lisa Damour
May 05, 2026
Dr. Lisa Damour explains that resilience comes from learning to handle discomfort, not avoiding it, and reminds parents that mental health isn’t about always feeling happy. Especially in the middle…
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Episode 371: Capable the Middle School Years with David and Sissy
Apr 30, 2026
Middle school is a crucial but often overlooked stage where kids need practice, not perfection, as they navigate social disconnection, increased screen use, and deep self-consciousness. By creating…
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Episode 370: From Trauma to Regulation to Resilience with Neurobiologist Dr. Bruce Perry
Apr 28, 2026
Dr. Bruce Perry unpacks the difference between stress, adversity, and trauma, helping parents shift from asking “what’s wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?” He explains how moderate…
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Episode 369: Capable the Elementary Years with David and Sissy
Apr 23, 2026
Elementary school is a critical window where kids begin asking, “Am I capable?” and moments of struggle, not success, are what build that belief. Anxiety, anger, lack of regulation, and low agency…
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Episode 368: Building Independence and Resilience in Toddlers with Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice
Apr 21, 2026
Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice talk about how kids today are dealing with more anxiety, screen time, and big emotions, and remind us that raising capable, confident kids really comes back to the…
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Episode 367: Capable the Toddler Years with David and Sissy
Apr 16, 2026
Toddlers’ “I do it myself” moments aren’t defiance, they’re signs of healthy development and a deep drive for autonomy. When parents pause before stepping in, allow struggle, and offer both empathy…
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Episode 366: Helping Boys Become Capable Men with Sherman Bucher
Apr 14, 2026
Sherman Bucher shares that while boys today are more open to getting help, many are also more anxious, less confident, and unsure how to take their next steps. He highlights the impact of online…
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Episode 365: Boys' Challenges to Capability with David and Sissy
Apr 09, 2026
This episode highlights how boys develop true capability by practicing risk, emotional regulation, and perseverance in everyday moments. David and Sissy explain that modern life often removes these…
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Episode 364: Helping Girls Feel Ready and Capable in Today’s World with Kari Kampakis
Apr 07, 2026
Kari Kampakis shares why today’s girls need both grace and grit—the ability to stay kind while also developing strength and resilience. She encourages parents to help their daughters build…
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Episode 363: Girls' Challenges To Capability with David and Sissy
Apr 02, 2026
This episode explores how to raise capable girls by addressing three key challenges—feelings, failings, and fear. Sissy Goff shares how girls often feel deeply, internalize failure, and face…
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Episode 362: The Key Ingredients to Finding Happiness as a Family with Dr. Arthur Brooks
Mar 31, 2026
Dr. Arthur Brooks shares that happiness isn’t a feeling to chase, but a direction shaped by habits—cultivating enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning. He highlights the importance of investing in…
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Episode 361: The 5 Principles of Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Mar 26, 2026
Dr. Aliza Pressman shares five research-based principles—relationship, reflection, regulation, rules, and repair—that empower parents to raise resilient, capable kids, emphasizing that growth comes…
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Episode 360: The Crisis of Capability in Parents with David and Sissy
Mar 24, 2026
David and Sissy explore how modern parenting has shifted toward anxiety, over-helping, and outsourcing wisdom to experts—often at the cost of building real capability in kids. They encourage parents…
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Episode 359: A Roadmap to Technology (and Fun) for Families with Catherine Price
Mar 19, 2026
Catherine Price explores how technology is shaping kids’ attention, mood, relationships, and development, while offering a hopeful path forward for families. She emphasizes that the goal isn’t just…
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Episode 358: The Crisis of Capability in Kids
Mar 17, 2026
Sissy Goff and David Thomas explore what they call a growing “crisis of capability” among kids today. Drawing from what they see in their counseling offices, they discuss cultural shifts that have…
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