Play Ball Playbook

About Play Ball Playbook

Chris and Natalie invite you to listen in as they discuss family life, relationships, raising boys and the stories that have shaped them. You'll hear accounts of failures, turnarounds, successes and hopefully pick up some valuable lessons toward healthy living.

Publisher

Christopher & Natalie Ball

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jun 2022

Latest episode

16 May 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 May 2025

   Why We're Planting A Church

   The hosts discuss their motivations and vision for planting a church in Kyle, Texas, highlighting the growing need for community.

2. 

   11 Aug 2022

   Pursuing Physical Health

   Natalie shares her 30-pound weight loss journey over the summer and the lifestyle changes she implemented, while Chris quizzes Natalie on her transformation tips in this interview.

3. 

   4 Aug 2022

   Public School VS Private School

   Hosts Chris and Natalie discuss their experiences navigating the decision of public versus private education for their four sons, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

4. 

   28 Jul 2022

   How To Grow

   Hosts Chris and Natalie discuss the necessary conditions for relational and emotional growth, drawing from their personal experiences to highlight the importance of intentionality.

5. 

   21 Jul 2022

   Forgiveness Gets You Out Of Jail

   Hosts Chris and Natalie explore the power of forgiveness as a means to break free from past traumas and embrace a future defined by divine purpose, offering insights into the nature of forgiveness.

6. 

   14 Jul 2022

   Sticky Labels

   This episode explores how self-imposed and externally-applied labels can lead to frustration, urging listeners to consider how these labels affect their self-perception.

7. 

   7 Jul 2022

   Discipline Takes On Punishment

   Hosts Chris and Natalie explore the subtle addiction to punishment and reveal how discipline offers a more effective and conscious approach to behavior.

8. 

   30 Jun 2022

   Relational Needs

   This episode explores relational needs within families, revealing how understanding these needs fosters stronger connections and harmony among loved ones.

9. 

   23 Jun 2022

   Kingdom Calling

   Listeners explore discovering their Kingdom Calling and unlocking their potential to live a purposeful and transformative life.

10. 

    16 Jun 2022

    Maneuvering to Control Yourself

    This episode explores strategies for parents to manage their reactions and emotions when children or external situations feel uncontrollable, promoting inner peace.

11. 

    9 Jun 2022

    Meet the Ball Family

    Hosts Chris and Natalie Ball introduce their family and preview the Play Ball Playbook podcast, which focuses on relationships and raising children.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

286

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

8

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.