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Episode #457 | Understanding and Partnering With Millennial Parents – Brittany Nelson
This podcast episode offers a deep dive into understanding millennials as parents, their challenges, and the role of the church in supporting them. The conversation highlights how millennials, now between the ages of 28 and 43, are...
#456 | Spiritual Disciplines Made Practical for Families – Stephanie Cline
In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Cline, the children’s minister at First Baptist Church in Winter Garden, Florida, and an adjunct professor at Trinity College of Florida. Stephanie is passionate about training...
#455 | Seven Factors for Lasting Faith With Tiger McLuen
In this episode, Tiger McLuen helps rethink student discipleship and looks at “faith factors” in young adults. Tiger served in student ministry in the local church and oversaw the youth and family ministry programs at Bethel and Luther...
#454 | Creating Healthy Church Systems With Brad Ransom
In this episode, we talk with Brad Ransom, denominational leader and author of Creating Healthy Church Systems. Drawing from his experience as a pastor and consultant to over 300 churches, Brad shares about the importance of building...
453 | Building Bridges for Discipleship – Dr. Denise Kjesbo, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa, and Shelley Henning
Committed to child discipleship, the next generation, and faith formation, Dr. Denise Kjesbo, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa, and Shelley Henning share about the launch of their research on the partnership between church and home from their...
#452 | Relational Discipleship and Setting Pace in Ministry With Jon Forrest
For this episode, we sat down with Jon Forrest, a veteran youth minister (30 years in ministry) at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church (TN) and author of The Super Youth Worker Utility Belt. For our conversation, Jon talks about his journey...
#451 | Navigating AI in Parenting and Ministry with Arlene Pellicane
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Arlene Pellicane to discuss her thoughts on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives, especially its impact on children, families, and the church. From curated...
#450 | Embracing Nature as a Tool for Discipleship with Eryn Lynum
In this episode, guest Eryn Lynum talks about how nature can be a powerful tool for discipling children and nurturing a deeper connection to God’s creation. She also shares practical ways parents and church leaders can use nature to...
#449 | Courageous Parenting In a Countercultural World with Kurt Bruner
We are joined this week by Kurt Bruner. He is a pastor in Texas, author, and founder of Drive Faith Home ministry. In this episode, Kurt shares four key self-examination areas for parents to make brave, countercultural decisions for their...
#448 | Strengthening Conversations and Building Trust with Teens and Young Adults with Patti Reed
Patti Reed, author, speaker, and coach specializing in conversational intelligence, shares in this episode practical insights for parents seeking to strengthen communication with their teens and young adults. Acknowledging that every child...
#447 | Helping Young People Listen to Wise Counsel – Rich Griffith
In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with Rich Griffith, assistant professor of youth ministry at Toccoa Falls College and author of “Voices: Helping Our Children and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel.” With nearly 40 years of ministry...
#446 | Hope for the Prodigal – Jim Putman
We are honored to welcome Jim Putman as our guest today. Jim is with us to talk about prodigals and how parents can hope for their return. Jim shares his testimony of being a prodigal and having a prodigal son. He shares guidance for...