31. Katie Walters: 80% of Secure Attachment is Built Through Repair + the Tools to Get There

Whether you're navigating the beautiful chaos of raising little ones, fighting for your marriage in a hard season, or simply trying to figure out who you are in the middle of it all — this conversation is for you. In this episode, Amy and Jenny sit down with Katie Walters — author, speaker, entrepreneur, founder of Francis & Benedict, and marriage pastor at Seacoast Church alongside her husband Josh, where together they lead couples through some of life's most meaningful and challenging moments. Katie opens up about what it really looks like to raise seven children, ranging in age from 5 to 23, and how motherhood has been, in her words, a journey of humility. She shares how learning to lean into each child's unique personality — making "whatever they're into your favorite" — has been one of the most grounding lessons of her parenting life. In this episode, Katie shares: Why prioritizing your marriage, even when it feels impractical, is the greatest gift you can give your children How she and Josh navigate conflict as two strong, expressive personalities — and the tools they've developed over 23 years The powerful truth that 80% of secure attachment is built through repair, not perfection What a crisis in their own marriage taught them about hope — and why they now pour that hope into other couples How Francis & Benedict was born from a heart for global missions and a dream that wouldn't let go Katie also speaks candidly about the work ahead — a Covenant Coaches curriculum designed to walk couples through their most critical year of healing, and the deep joy of watching her own children carry forward the things she and Josh fought so hard to build. We are so grateful Katie trusted us with her story today. She is a living reminder that restoration is possible, that seasons shift, and that there is enough joy — even in the hard days — for every single one.