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Hi friends! We are Josh and Priscilla Gane. Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of parenting with humor, honesty, and real-life experiences. As busy parents of two, we keep it real - sharing the wins, the struggles, and everything in between. Each episode, we will dive into relatable topics, chat candidly about parenthood, and bring in fellow parents and guests to share insights and advice. If you're looking for a parenting podcast that feels like a conversation with friends, this is the one for you!
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In this quick, bite-sized episode of the Relatable Parenting Podcast, Josh and Priscilla dive into a powerful parenting mindset shift: how your reaction in tough moments can shape your child’s confidence, courage, and resilience. Inspired by a viral parenting video, they explore the impact of staying calm, positive, and encouraging when kids face fear, failure, or physical setbacks - like falling off a bike or navigating playground mishaps. Through real-life parenting stories, from monk...
In this episode, Josh and Priscilla dive into the idea of redeeming productivity through a Christian worldview after listening to a powerful conversation about faith, work, and purpose. In a culture obsessed with hustle, self-optimization, and productivity hacks, this discussion challenges the question: Why are we striving to be productive in the first place? Is productivity about personal success, recognition, and achievement — or is it meant to be something deeper that honors God and serves...
In this episode of the Relatable Parenting Podcast, Josh and Priscilla return after a short hiatus to share an honest conversation about one of the hardest lessons parents eventually face: you can’t do everything (and that’s okay). After a month without their usual childcare support while Priscilla’s parents were away on a medical mission, their routines were stretched thin. The experience forced them to rethink productivity, redefine priorities, and make intentional decisions about what trul...
In this solo episode of the Relatable Parenting Podcast, Josh reflects on last week’s conversation with his parents, Jim and Tomoko Gane, and unpacks the wisdom-filled parenting values that shaped his upbringing—especially the memorable “Jim-isms” that emphasized responsibility, resilience, faith, and character. From phrases like “Be well, be right” to lessons on handling life’s unfair moments, Josh shares how these simple, repeatable sayings left a lasting imprint and continue to influence h...
What actually sticks with kids as they grow up? In this special guest episode of the Relatable Parenting Podcast, Josh and Priscilla sit down with Josh’s parents, Jim and Tomoko Gane, to unpack the family sayings—“Jimisms”—that shaped five sons, strong marriages, and a faith-filled home. From “Be well, be right” to “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future,” this conversation explores how simple, repeatable phrases can form a child’s conscience, guide decision-making, and build char...
What does it actually mean to create a family vision—and how do you turn it into something practical, not just wishful thinking? In this episode, Josh and Priscilla share their family vision for 2026 and walk through how they intentionally define what they want their family to pursue and leave the year with. From faith and family culture to hard work and strength, they break down the values guiding their parenting decisions this year. You’ll hear the honest conversations behind narrowing a bi...
Parenting young kids while juggling work, marriage, and a packed schedule can feel overwhelming—and in this episode, Josh and Priscilla share what it actually looks like to encourage each other through hard, exhausting seasons of life. From fragile routines and work stress to mom guilt and late nights, they walk through real moments from their week and how simple acts of support made a huge difference in their marriage. You’ll hear practical, relatable examples of encouragement in everyday li...
The holidays are over, the kids are back to routine, and the exhaustion is real. In this episode, Josh and Priscilla kick off 2026 by talking honestly about how conflict shows up when you’re tired—especially in marriage and parenting. From passive-aggressive comments to shutting down, over-communicating, or avoiding conflict altogether, they unpack how exhaustion changes the way we respond to each other and why fights tend to flare up when we’re running on empty. They share personal ref...
As the final episode of the year, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most impactful rhythms in our marriage: our annual goal-setting meeting. This isn’t just about finances - it’s a intentional conversation that helps us align as individuals, as a couple, and as a family heading into a new year. In this episode, we share the exact categories we walk through, why we started this tradition, and how it’s transformed our communication, accountability, and unity over time. We talk throug...
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for the Relatable Parenting Podcast, and in this episode, Josh and Priscilla are pulling back the curtain on what’s next. From reflecting on why 2025 became a “practice year” to sharing the heart behind bringing more voices into the conversation, they walk listeners through the lessons learned, the technical hiccups, and the growth that’s led them to reimagine the podcast for the year ahead. This episode is all about community, intentionality, and creating ...
One year after releasing our most-downloaded episode ever, Baby Fever, we’re revisiting the conversation that parents can’t stop listening to. In this wrap-up episode, Josh and Priscilla reflect on why baby fever resonates so deeply, how their thoughts on having more kids have evolved, and what it really looks like to stay content while holding space for curiosity. From vasectomies and pregnancy struggles to trusting God with family planning, this episode offers an honest, relatable look at n...
Every year Spotify Wrapped tells us what we did right… so this week, we’re sharing everything that went hilariously wrong. In this anti-Wrapped recap, Priscilla and Josh look back at their worst performing podcast episodes of 2025 and unpack the surprisingly relatable reasons behind the dip—holiday chaos, busy parent schedules, personal finance fatigue, and titles that didn’t quite land. With their usual honesty and humor, they break down the stories behind each episode and what they learned ...
In this cozy episode, we’re diving into the Christmas traditions that shaped us as kids, the ones we’ve blended as a married couple, and the intentional memories we’re building with our own young kids today. From magical Christmas mornings and practical gift-giving to pajama traditions, crafts, and family advent devotionals, we’re talking about what really matters to us during the holiday season—and how we’re keeping Jesus at the center. Whether you're figuring out how to split time between f...
In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, Josh and Priscilla look back on the parenting decisions they swore they’d never make — co-sleeping, screen time, messy toys, showing up late everywhere, and even letting their kids pick “not-so-aesthetic” outfits — and share why each one has surprisingly become something they’re deeply grateful for. Through honest stories, NICU memories, playful confessions, and lots of laughter, they explore how becoming parents has softened their perspectives, reshape...
In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Josh and Priscilla open up about the earliest moments they realized money wasn’t unlimited — from childhood hockey sticks to counting coins at the grocery checkout. Through personal stories and honest reflection, they explore how their backgrounds, upbringing, and financial mindsets shape the way they now parent their own two toddlers. This episode is part encouragement, part financial wisdom, and part real-life storytelling every modern parent ca...
In this episode, Josh and Priscilla sit down to talk openly about money goals, debt payoff, marriage, and navigating finances as young parents. From paying off student loans and car payments using their spin on the debt snowball (“the fireball method”) to building a three-to-six-month emergency fund that allowed Priscilla to step away from work for six months, they share the real habits, sacrifices, and mindset shifts that helped transform their family’s financial foundation. They discuss how...
In this episode, Josh and Priscilla pull back the curtain on their real family budget and break down exactly how they organize, save, and spend every dollar. They share how budgeting shifted their mindset from financial stress and mystery to clarity and peace—especially during the unpredictable seasons of parenting. With sick kids, sleepless nights, and the normal highs and lows of life, they show how a budget helps them stay grounded and aligned as a team. They explain what tools they ...
In this episode, Josh and Priscilla open up about the real, behind-the-scenes rhythms of managing money as a married couple—without the pressure of perfection or pretending to “have it all figured out.” They share their three pillars of financial decision-making as a team: having a shared financial vision, building communication rhythms, and defining clear roles in the budgeting process. With honesty and humor, they talk about stewardship, generosity, contentment, and how aligning thei...
In this kickoff to our five-part finance series, we open up about our money stories—how we each grew up thinking about finances, how our upbringing shaped our spending habits, and the pivotal moments that forced us to rethink everything. From paycheck-to-paycheck living, traveling on impulse, overeating Chipotle, and owning 20+ board shorts (yes, really!), to discovering budgeting through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, we share how our perspective shifted from money as a pleasure s...
In this heartfelt solo episode, Josh opens up about what it truly means to lead his family through faith, humility, and love. Building on last week’s episode where Priscilla shared her stay-at-home mom journey, Josh dives into his personal philosophy of leadership—rooted in biblical principles, the example set by his parents, and his own desire to live like Jesus. Through real-life stories, gentle humor, and honest reflection, he explores how staying grounded in God’s Word shapes his parentin...
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