The Soapbox

David Thomas is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a New York Times Bestselling Author with his most recent release, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids Strength, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience.David is the co-host of the 15 million+ downloaded podcast, Raising Boys and Girls. He would want you to know that he is most proud to be a husband to Connie, and dad to three adult children. Follow David on Instagram @raisingboysandgirls and get a copy of Capable today!If you are looking for some summer fun for your kiddos, don't miss the chance to join us for King Camp, July 6-9. Learn more and register today here!

Brenna Stull, mom of 7, kicks off 2026 on the Soapbox with vision for a family functioning as a team. Brenna is passionate about moms not doing everything. If you’re a mom who exhales at that thought but isn’t sure how to not do it all, you will love this episode. Brenna’s excitement is contagious and her stories are inspiring. You will finish the episode thinking about your own family working together more in 2026. Check out to Brenna Stull’s Coach Mom book and learn more about her ministry at www.brenna-stull.comHere is the link to get 25% off the Coach Mom Tribe Vault!Don’t miss You Are Conference happening Feb.6-7, 2026 in Bryan, TX! Special guests Christy Nockels, Cynthia Berry, Stephanie Lee, Lizi Bailey and more! Learn more and grab your tickets at youareinc.comStay up to date with all things You Are Family on Instagram and sign up for our free monthly email full of resources and fun for you and your family!

Susan West is a vibrant, alive, intentional “Mia” to many. She is young at heart and rich in wisdom. Susan explores marriage and motherhood, and the way your marriage really can set the tone in your home. You will hear her humility as she traces their own story (of 52 years in love!!!) and want to take notes. Susan touches on communication, expectations, dates, appreciation, common interests, forgiveness, and more. She and her husband have given attention to their marriage for decades and those around them have reaped. Stay up to date with all things You Are Family by visiting us at www.youareinc.com/family, follow us on Instagram, and sign up for our monthly newsletter full of discipleship and fun resources for parents and children!

Just wait till you hear Jamie Wells- the joyful, childlike, cali-girl artist, who lives fascinated by God!!! Jamie’s eyes are opened wide and I marveled just listening to her. Jamie shares that she’s mothered a little outside of the “box” in hopes her kids SEE the story of faith all around them!To learn more about Jamie and her incredible art, check her out Instagram @jamiewellsart or visit jamiewells.com Stay up-to-date with all things You Are Family by following us on Instagram or visiting us at youareinc.com!

Tamara Menges joins us for a special episode of The Soapbox to share about an opportunity for local BCS families to serve together called Kindness for Christmas. She and her daughter are using their gifts to prepare a space of kindness. You will be inspired to hear the ways Tamara is coming alongside her daughter’s gifts, and offering her own, to serve people. Check out Kerrington’s Kindness Shop here and Tamara’s floral business here. Be sure to follow You Are Family on Instagram to stay up to date with all things You Are Fam! And if you haven’t subscribed to our monthly email, you’re missing out on free resources to encourage discipleship in your home! Sign up here!

Jean Marie, mom of 3, wants to encourage all the moms to keep walking with the Lord, even with a limp. She normalizes limping and shares vulnerably about learning to struggle well from the earliest days of motherhood through infertility, adoption, and the unique struggles of a transracial family. She shares ways she's helped her kids recognize and work through weakness as well. She will make you feel right at home with her no matter where your limping is. Jean Marie covers the bases from embracing weakness, to tackling hard things to teaching our kids the importance of “walking with a limp” and sticking with the Lord. If you'd like to learn more about Impact Retreat that Jean Marie mentions, you can head here.Do you have your ticket for The Soapbox Live happening Sept 18? It's a free event, but seats are limited so grab your ticket here. Stay up to date with all things You Are Family by subscribing to our monthly newsletter here and following us on Instagram.

Kari Breed is a mom of 3 and founder of a Christian Montessori school in North Carolina. She spends her time thinking about the next generation and lives with great intention. She shares about how the ripples from faithfulness in our homes can influence kingdom family! Kari’s friendship with Jesus always leaves me wanting to know Him even better! Save the Date: Join us September 18th from 7-9PM at The Boathouse at Millican Reserve for The Soapbox Live! We’ll have a live interview, exciting guests, yummy treats, and more! Registration details coming soon. Be sure to stay up to date with all things You Are Family by following us on Instagram or signing up for our free monthly resource email here! Some of Kari’s recommendations for intentional parenting:https://open.spotify.com/track/7CVLxsSOKpHjxehV7HFird?si=xxH_PiAp5SvaXx6BqflroIwDon’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard (https://a.co/d/7LyxyVm)Shepherding A Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp (https://a.co/d/dNJVGba)How to Really Help Someone with a Problem by Danny Silk (https://youtu.be/DsJzKZV_Nso)

For our 10th episode Melissa Darst, one of my most passionate FRIENDS and the very inspiration for the SOAPBOX joins us a little differently! She shares a slew of soapboxes- everything from closets should be organized to the value in traditions! She could have kept going, but rest assured you’ll get to hear from her again! You are going to love hearing all the things, small and big, that she values!