Episode 328: The Power of Pause in Parenting with Enneagram 7s, Mary Killett & Aaron Weber

Raising Boys & Girls

That Sounds Fun Network

Religion & Spirituality, Kids & Family, Christianity, Parenting

4.9 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 25 November 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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In this episode, Sissy and David sit down with Enneagram Sevens Mary Killett and Aaron Weber, who share how their natural optimism, humor, and energy shape their lives at Daystar and at home. They talk about the joy of being wired for positivity, the pressure to always be “on,” and the growth that comes with learning to slow down, feel hard things, and meet people with presence instead of quick reframing. They also offer a glimpse into Daystar’s building expansion and the hope of a new podcast studio on the way. As parents, Mary and Aaron reflect on how their Seven-ness helps them cheer on their kids, stay playful, and bring light into hard moments—while also learning to validate big emotions, pause before fixing, and listen more deeply. If you’re interested in giving towards Daystar Counseling Ministries growth fund, here is the link to give. . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. WAYFAIR: Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey friends, welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls podcast.
0:12.4	I'm Sissy Goff.
0:13.5	And I'm David Thomas, and we're so glad you've joined us for this conversation.
0:18.3	Let's dive in.
0:25.8	Thank you. for this conversation. Let's dive in. It should be noted as we begin our episode with Enneagram 7s that we have laughed no less than 10 times
0:34.7	since I walked in the door. We had a soundtrack playing as one of them entered upon request.
0:40.0	So we knew we were going to be heading into some fun with these two, didn't we?
0:43.5	Absolutely, yes.
0:44.3	Which sevens bring to our lives in amazing ways.
0:48.1	And we have been counting down to this interview with two dear folks we love who are family, who are colleagues, who are friends.
0:57.3	You all check all the boxes.
0:59.1	Yes.
0:59.9	We're bananas about you.
1:01.1	And we have kids represented.
1:02.6	We realized here from three to 31.
1:05.6	Yeah.
1:06.1	It's a big span, which is so fun.
1:08.2	Will you all say the ages of your kids?
1:10.6	Sure. Sure. Mine are 31 and 29,
1:14.3	and then I have two stepchildren that are 30 and 32. And I have a three and a six-year-old.
1:23.3	Who have been on the podcast. Yeah. Oh, that's right. Yeah. All amazing humans. That's the truth. That's the truth. Yes. Well, as we jump in with our dear friends, Mary and Aaron, will you all start out by just telling us what do you love the most about being a seven? What do you love the least? I love the most. I don't know any other way to be when I thought about that question.
1:44.9	So I can think of numbers that I probably wouldn't like to be, but I love to be a seven because I, again, just am wired to always look at the positive side of every situation.
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