What do The Simpsons, Jewish tradition, and internet culture have in common? More than you might think. In this playful yet profound episode of Created in the Image of God, we sit down with Brian Rosman — legal advocate by day, internet legend by night — to explore the story behind The Homer Calendar, a delightfully irreverent website that helps thousands count the days from Passover to Shavuot… with a bit of help from Homer Simpson. What began in 2000 as a one-joke concept has become a multi-decade tradition that fuses pop culture, spiritual mindfulness, and a surprising amount of heart. From cease-and-desist letters to Orthodox endorsements, Brian’s journey with The Homer Calendar is full of unexpected turns, deep insight, and plenty of “D’oh!” moments. We explore how Jewish rituals like counting the Omer can be made more accessible (and even hilarious), how digital creativity can foster spiritual connection, and why blending sacred practice with everyday culture may just be the most authentic expression of faith today. Get ready to drop your questions on the chat and visit homercalendar.net (yes, it’s real!) to join thousands in counting the Omer, one Homer at a time.

It takes a village to raise a child — but what happens when that village is fractured, overwhelmed, or absent altogether? Debbie Ausburn has spent her life stepping into that gap. A former foster parent, stepparent, and kinship caregiver, she’s helped raise seven children — none biologically her own — while navigating the complex, holy work of building trust where it’s been broken. With a career that spans social work, criminal prosecution, and defending youth-serving organizations as an attorney, Debbie brings rare insight into protecting and parenting vulnerable children. She graduated magna cum laude with a JD in Law and has argued twice before the Supreme Court, but her most sacred work happens at home. As the world changes, the question remains: How do we care for children in chaos while staying anchored in tried-and-true divine principles? This episode dives into that question with honesty, grace, and hard-earned wisdom. Learn more about Debbie’s work — and explore resources for caregivers and families — at RaisingOtherPeoplesChildren.blog.

Laine Lawson Craft knows the spiritual battlefield of parenting — and she’s made it her mission to help families win. A best-selling, award-winning author and host of the top-ranked Warfare Parenting Podcast, Laine equips parents with faith-based strategies to fight for their children’s hearts and restore healing within the family. Her book The Parent’s Battle Plan, named the 2023 Nonfiction Book of the Year, is a lifeline for parents navigating rebellion, heartbreak, and spiritual warfare. In this episode, Laine shares her hard-won wisdom, God-centered tools, and hope-filled encouragement to help families stand firm, reclaim prodigal children, and rebuild relationships with purpose and power. If your calling feels heavy, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone. Together, we can raise families in faith and build a spiritual legacy that reflects God's image in every generation.