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Crazy Cool Family

Crazy Cool Family

By: Don and Suzanne Manning
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Want home to be your favorite place in the world? Want to see siblings get along like best friends? Want to send your kid off to college with hope instead of fear? At Crazy Cool Family, we can help you answer all of those questions with a resounding “YES!” We have one simple mission: To show parents how to create amazing families by building their lives around Jesus and helping their kids to do the same. In Matthew 22, Jesus tells us that what is most important in life is our relationship with God and our relationships with one another. We believe that families are our most important relationships and their strength will determine the strength of your family. You will Rethink the Way You Do Family when you see God’s incredible relational design for your families. God wants a Crazy Cool Family for you and we want to help you get there!© 2022 Crazy Cool Family
Episodes
  • Episode #336: To the Mom Who Homeschools: Choosing the Hard, Holy Yes (Feat. Madeline Jones)
    May 20 2026

    Homeschooling isn’t just an educational choice—it’s often a deeply personal calling. In this honest and encouraging conversation, Suzanne sits down with her daughter Madeline to talk about the real-life joys, challenges, and purpose behind homeschooling in today’s world.

    From managing toddlers while teaching reading to navigating self-doubt, Madeline shares what it actually looks like to homeschool in a busy, full house. Together, they unpack the beauty of flexibility, the power of connection, and the eternal impact of investing daily time into your children—not just academically, but spiritually and relationally.

    Suzanne brings wisdom from years of experience raising seven children through a variety of schooling choices, reminding moms that homeschooling doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. Whether it’s tailoring education to each child, embracing slower rhythms, or simply surviving a hard day, this episode is full of grace and practical encouragement.

    If you’ve ever wondered if you’re doing enough—or questioned if homeschooling is worth it—this conversation will remind you that your “yes” matters more than you think.

    Want more encouragement like this? Our “To the Mom Who…” Deep Dive is a powerful resource filled with letters, wisdom, and practical guidance for moms in every season. Don’t miss it—grab your copy today and be reminded that you’re not alone in this journey.

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    32 mins
  • #335: Dear Angry Mom (Feat. Macy Robinson)
    May 13 2026
    Dear Angry Mom,

    Anger in motherhood isn’t something we like to admit—but it’s something so many moms quietly carry.

    In this honest and deeply relatable episode, Suzanne sits down with her daughter Macy to talk about the reality of being an “angry mom.” From toddler tantrums to constant overstimulation, Macy vulnerably shares how this season of parenting has brought out levels of frustration and anger she never expected—and how discouraging that can feel.

    Suzanne meets her with empathy and experience, sharing her own journey of battling anger during the early years of motherhood. Together, they unpack a powerful truth: anger isn’t the problem—it’s a signal. A red flag pointing to deeper needs, unmet expectations, exhaustion, or a lack of support.

    Through personal stories, biblical encouragement, and practical tools, they offer hope that change is possible. From identifying triggers to asking for forgiveness, from caring for your own needs to inviting the Holy Spirit into the moment—this episode reminds moms that they are not stuck and they are not alone.

    Most importantly, they remind you: you don’t have to be a perfect mom—you just have to be a growing one.

    If this conversation hits close to home, don’t stop here. The To The Mom Who… Deep Dive is filled with letters, practical strategies, biblical truth, and encouragement for moms in every season—including the mom who feels angry.

    Grab your copy of the "To The Mom Who…" Deep Dive and start taking real steps toward peace, patience, and a healthier home today.

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    39 mins
  • #334: To the Mom Who Feels Like She’s Drowning (And Every Mom in Between) Feat. McKenzie Reaume
    May 6 2026

    Motherhood is beautiful—but let’s be honest, it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and, at times, like you’re barely staying afloat. In this heartfelt episode, Suzanne and her daughter McKenzie sit down to talk directly to moms in every season—from the joyful to the struggling, from the confident to the completely worn out.

    Together, they introduce a powerful new resource: letters to moms—written from decades of experience, deep compassion, and a desire to remind you that you are not alone. Whether you feel angry, unseen, bored, fulfilled, or like you’re drowning under the weight of it all, this conversation meets you right where you are.

    One of the most powerful reminders from this episode? When you feel like you’re sinking, it’s not a sign you’re failing—it’s an invitation to reach for Jesus. Just like Peter walking on water, we can cry out, “Lord, save me,” and trust that He will meet us with grace, strength, and peace.

    You’ll walk away encouraged, seen, and equipped with simple, practical ways to “win the day”—even in the chaos.

    If this episode resonates with you, don’t stop here. The To The Mom Who… Deep Dive is filled with personal letters, biblical truth, practical encouragement, and reminders you can return to again and again.

    Grab your copy of the To The Mom Who… Deep Dive and let us walk alongside you in this season of motherhood.

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    27 mins
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