Sissy Goff and David Thomas: Teaching Kids Courage

Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

Shawn Johnson + Andrew East

Society & Culture

5 • 39.8K Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Today we sat down with two incredible resources and human beings, beloved counselors and best-selling authors, Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling. We have learned SO much from them over the years. With decades of combined experience walking alongside children and families, Sissy and David bring wisdom, warmth, and practical tools to the table as they share insights from their highly anticipated book series for kids called “The Daystar Dog Series.” We dive into topics like childhood anxiety, emotional resilience, the importance of connection, and what parents can be doing to check in with their child’s emotions. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, teacher, or someone who simply loves the next generation, we hope conversation leaves you encouraged and equipped. Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Pre-order The Daystar Dog Series ▶ https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/day-star-dogs Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's up, everybody? Welcome back to a couple things interviews. With Sean and Andrew.
0:03.8	Today we have two of our favorite people in the whole entire world, the best parenting gurus you'll ever find ever, period. Tissy Gough and David Thomas.
0:14.3	We really are grateful to know these two. They have a podcast called The Raising Boys and Girls podcast, and they just released two new books.
0:24.0	One is called Lucy learns to be brave, a lesson in courage.
0:26.2	And the other is called Owen learns.
0:28.7	He has what it takes, a lesson in resilience.
0:34.2	They've written dozens of books collectively, and we really look to them for wisdom as we navigate the parenting journey.
0:35.6	David and Sissy are both counselors at Daystar
0:37.9	Ministries here in Nashville, Tennessee, and they are what I believe to be the best at what they do.
0:44.0	We talk about a couple of things on this show, including what it means to be courageous as a
0:48.0	three to five year old, what it means to have resilience, how resilience differs from
0:52.5	stubbornness, and how to instill these things like courage
0:56.3	and resilience in your child. I thought it was a great conversation. I thought it was a phenomenal
1:00.1	conversation. I could talk to them all day, and I will be signing up to go see them personally.
1:05.1	Because they're the best. If you want to find out more about David and Sissy, as well as get
1:09.2	access to their book, we'll link the information down below. And if you made it this far, please subscribe to the show and give it a rating.
1:15.5	Anyway, without further ado, we bring you Sissy Gough and David Thomas.
1:19.2	I have so many questions for you guys. I'm so excited to talk to y'all.
1:22.9	I'm so glad you guys are here. I think the could just catch up though. I know.
1:28.0	I know.
1:29.4	Let's go get dinner.
1:30.8	That would be awesome.
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