Back-to-School Season: 3 Podcast Episodes Every Parent Needs

The school year is here again—backpacks are packed, schedules are filling up, and parents are balancing all the moving parts of family life. As exciting as this season can be, it also brings its share of stress and adjustment for both kids and parents. That’s why we’ve pulled together three recent episodes of the This Lyric, That Truth podcast that offer encouragement, wisdom, and practical tools to support you during this transition.

1. Finding Truth and Authenticity with Megan Woods (listen here)

Back-to-school season isn’t just about sharpening pencils—it’s also about helping kids sharpen their sense of identity in a world full of pressure. In this heartfelt episode, Christian music artist Megan Woods shares the story behind her song “The Truth” and what it means to stay grounded in faith. She opens up about the challenges of being authentic in an image-driven culture, reminding parents of the importance of encouraging kids to live with honesty, faith, and resilience.

Parenting takeaway: This conversation is a great reminder for moms and dads that our kids don’t need perfection—they need truth, encouragement, and a model of what authentic living looks like.

2. Healthy Eating for Busy Families with Hollie from Harvest Health Foods (listen here)

If school mornings feel like chaos, you’re not alone. In this practical and uplifting episode, Ceci sits down with Hollie from Harvest Health Foods to talk about fueling families with healthy, realistic meals. From quick snack ideas to understanding the difference between meal templates and rigid meal plans, Hollie shares tips that make healthy eating feel doable—even during the busiest school weeks. Plus, she offers a protein-packed recipe that’s perfect for kids’ lunchboxes or after-school snacks.

Parenting takeaway: Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean drive-thru dinners every night. A few intentional strategies can help you keep your family nourished, energized, and ready to learn.

3. Building Healthy Relationships with Counselor Austin Huffer (listen here)

As families adjust to new routines, communication and connection become even more important. In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor Austin Huffer talks about strengthening relationships in a tech-saturated world. From managing the impact of social media to creating space for genuine conversations, he shares insight for couples and parents alike. His advice is a timely reminder that healthy family life starts with healthy relationships.

Parenting takeaway: As you juggle school schedules, sports, and homework, don’t forget to nurture your relationships at home—because connection is the foundation kids thrive on.

Back-to-school is more than just a season change—it’s an opportunity to reset, refocus, and strengthen family rhythms. Whether you need encouragement in your faith, practical meal-planning help, or wisdom for your relationships, these three episodes of This Lyric, That Truth will give you the support you need as you head into a new school year.