The GoodKind Podcast

Why do kids seem to save their biggest, strangest, and sometimes most difficult questions for bedtime? In this episode, Amy and Chris Pappalardo talk about the familiar phenomenon of the “one more question” after the...

In this episode, Clayton Greene, Amy Kavanaugh, and Chris Pappalardo explore what the Bible teaches about money and how parents can help their kids develop a healthy relationship with it. They discuss the difference...

In this episode, we explore how to embrace the fall season with intentionality, balancing productivity and rest, and aligning seasonal rhythms with biblical and cultural themes. Join us as we discuss practical ways to...

Why do Christians sing together when we gather for worship? And why can something as ordinary as singing feel surprisingly strange in our highly individualistic culture? In this episode, Clayton, Amy, and Chris explore...

Choosing how to educate your kids can feel overwhelming—especially when every option seems to come with strong opinions and stereotypes. In this episode, Clayton, Amy, and one of our favorite guest hosts, Arthur Tew...

What is school actually for? After a previous conversation about testing and public education sparked unexpected interest in homeschooling, Clayton sits down with friend and homeschool dad Arthur Tew for a follow-up...

Originally published September 2025 · One of our most requested episodes We're bringing back one of our favorite (and most requested!) conversations from last year! Content warning: While we don't use any explicit...

Exercise gets harder as we get older—not necessarily because our bodies can't do it, but because it's harder to find purpose, community, and fun in the process. In this episode, Clayton sits down with Chris to talk...

Why did Jesus so often respond to questions with another question, a story, or an unexpected answer? In this episode, Chris and Amy explore one of the most fascinating aspects of Jesus' teaching style: His tendency to...

Summer is supposed to be simple, but somehow everyone has strong opinions about it. In this lighthearted episode, Clayton and Amy share their hottest summer takes—from whether pools are actually fun, to the rise and...

If you've been around GoodKind for any length of time, you've probably heard Clayton talk about Dad Camp. What began as a creative way to give his daughter a camp experience she otherwise might not have had has become...

Summary Are we accidentally teaching our kids that fun is something you buy, schedule, or constantly optimize? In this episode, Clayton, Chris, and Amy explore the pressure many parents feel to create memorable...

What’s the difference between being a good person and being a Christian? In this conversation, Clayton, Chris, and Amy wrestle with a question many parents eventually face: if our neighbors, friends, and classmates seem...

In a culture that constantly pushes achievement, performance, and productivity, many families are left asking an important question: What is school actually for? In this episode, we explore the growing pressure kids...

Summer has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute it feels like spring, and the next everyone is mentally checked out for vacation mode. In this episode, Clayton, Amy, and Chris talk about the rhythms of “Summer One” —...