Ask Alice
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Raising Kids is hard. Raising Godly kids is harder. Ask Alice is hosted by licensed professional counselor, Alice Churnock who answers questions from concerned parents by incorporating therapeutic techniques and Christian values. Ask Alice is a part of the Rooted Family of Podcasts.
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Helping Your Child Navigate Transitions with Kaila Thomas
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB“Transition is good and it’s right. And it may feel uncomfortable because it’s unknown, but that’s exactly how we were made to experience that transition and throughout all of our transitions, we have a God that doesn’t change.” In this episode of Ask Alice, Alice sits down with Kaila Thomas, a Licensed Master Social Worker, to discuss how parents can help their children navigate transitions, both big and small. Alice and Kaila discuss the most common transitions children face, how parents ...
Heather Holleman on Lunchroom Rejection and Acceptance in Christ
July 06, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode, Alice interviews best-selling author and speaker, Heather Holleman on her upcoming fictional book for tweens, This Seat's Saved. Heather and Alice discuss the feeling of lunchroom rejection that commonly occurs in middle school, and how to encourage our kids with the truth that they already have a seat at the table with Christ. Alice discusses the emerging diagnosis, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and explains its common characteristics. Parents will be encouraged to see how...
Adolescent Anxiety: Finding a Better Story with Liz Edrington
June 01, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews author and mental health counselor, Liz Edrington on her 31-day teen devotional: Anxiety: Finding the Better Story. Listen in as these two experts in teenage anxiety discuss common misconceptions of anxiety, how to spot patterns of anxious behavior in your child, and how to walk with a child or teenager who is struggling with anxiety. Using her own story with anxiety, Liz invites us to consider how Jesus invites both us and our children into who...
How to hold Christian Values in a Public Education Setting, with Dr. Dicky Barlow
April 06, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews longtime superintendent and former principal, Dr. Dicky Barlow, on being a Christian in public education. Dr. Barlow speaks as both an administrator and as a Christian parent. He understands the concerns parents have with the public school system, yet he underscores the excitement of having a child growing up in the age of accessible technology. He addresses ways that parents can partner with teachers so that their values systems are more aligne...
Talking to Your Teenager about Underage Drinking
March 02, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews mom Suzanne Jones on how she addresses drinking with her own teenage children. As someone who has been sober for years, Suzanne candidly and wisely offers insight to teenage drinking after being in the depths herself. She and Alice discuss the driving factors of underaged drinking, as well as warning signs for parents to look for. Their conversation includes practical methods for parents to openly discuss the dangers and consequences of drinking...
Safeguarding our Kids
February 02, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews counselor and author, Julie Lowe about her newest book, SafeGuards: Shielding Our Homes and Equipping our Kids. Julie teaches parents how to guide our children into discerning the behavior of another, not merely evaluating their character. She and Alice detail their thoughts about spend-the-night parties, and the better alternative to 'stranger danger.' Julie concludes with practical role-playing conversations to guide critical thinking in our c...
Sissy Goff on Mothers, Daughters, and Female Friendships
January 05, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBFor our daughters, relationships with other women are often the most important aspect of their lives. In this new year's episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews author, speaker and counselor, Sissy Goff, on how to nurture healthy relationships between moms and daughters, and daughters with friends. She provides practical tips on deescalating emotionally intense conflicts, as well as addressing the balance between being a mom and being a friend to your daughter. Sissy addresses the growing sen...
Divorce and Coparenting During the Holidays: Practical Ways to Help Kids Transition Between Homes and Traditions
December 01, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBFor those families dealing with divorce, the holidays bring an extra layer of complexity. In this episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews Divorce and Family Mediation and Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, Sara Hadgraft, on how to help both parents and children enjoy the Christmas season - even if it looks different from years past. She addresses visitation schedules and gift giving, as well as providing parents with the language to address both the emotional and spiritual questions abou...
Save Stuffing for the Turkey: Helping Kids Manage Holiday Foods
November 03, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWith the season of food and fullness upon us, in this episode of Ask Alice, she interviews Registered Dietitian and Professor, Dr. Melissa Powell, on ways that parents can help kids - and themselves - survive the season of sweets and stuffed. She explains the notion of mindfulness and intuitive eating, as opposed to the "anything goes" or "forbidden fruit" mentality. While Alice approaches the emotional component of holiday foods, Melissa provides insight on balancing food choices. She also ...
Bring It On Home: Everyday Ways to Incorporate the Gospel at Home with Younger Kids
October 06, 2022 18:23 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBWhile this episode of Ask Alice is geared toward younger children, the wisdom that her guest, Joel Busby, brings is applicable to kids of all ages. Alice and Joel discuss conveying the Gospel through everything from our beautiful world to discipline to allowing kids to appreciate silence. In his thoughtful and kind manner, Joel tackles the tough questions kids often ask such as "Why does God allow bad things to happen?" and "How do I know that my faith is right when my friends worship with o...
What if My Child Doesn't Like Youth Group?
September 01, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Alice is joined by Davis Lacey, a former youth pastor who now leads a young church plant in Ellijay, GA (Autumn Ridge Community Church). Drawing from personal experience, Davis shares how churches which take intergenerational integration seriously are great assets for family discipleship and growing faith in teenagers - even if those churches don't have formal "youth groups." Then, he and Alice dive into this week's questions, including, "Should I force my child to go to you...
We Are Family: Biological Siblings Adjusting to Adopted Siblings
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, Alice addresses what is, in her opinion, one of the most underserved populations among kids today: biological siblings in adoption homes. She interviews author, counselor, and mother of an adopted daughter Jennifer Phillips on the joys and trials of bringing an adopted child into the home. She discusses common issues that biological children experience during the adjustment stage, including their own trauma and feelings of displacement. Jennifer gently encourage...
How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen; How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk
July 07, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, Alice welcomes the hosts of another Rooted podcast you will want to subscribe to. The Rooted Parent Podcast, hosted by Cameron Cole and Anna Meade Harris, aims to equip and encourage parents as they disciple their children to lifelong faith in Jesus Christ. Rooted Parent is a part of the Rooted Family of Podcasts. Resources: The Rooted Parent Podcast John chapter 4
Drowning in Mom Guilt
June 02, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, Alice discusses the post-Mother's Day reality that often consumes our daily thoughts - mom guilt. She answers questions from our listeners but also uses her own mom-fail moment to discuss the dangerous, slippery slope that guilt leads to. She distinguishes between Mom-guilt and Mom-shame, and processes the idols that these can expose in our parenting. Using Gospel-centered truths, she illustrates how grace toward ourselves and other struggling moms can end the s...
Too Much of a Good Thing: Screen Time Overload
May 05, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, Alice interviews editor and author Betsy Childs Howard on her newest children's book, Polly and the Screen Time Overload. The two discuss the updated recommendations for screen time use in children, as well as the differences in technology from a decade ago. In her gentle and humble way, Betsy provides excellent dialog opportunities for parents to have with kids on what Scripture says - without saying - on screen time usage and the necessary why's behind screen ...
Learning to Fly: College Application Process and Decisions
April 07, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBResources: College Data point comparisons and rankings: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/college-rankings-list-2022-11632246093 https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges College Search Platforms https://www.niche.com/ https://www.collegexpress.com https://www.scoir.com/ https://www.naviance.com/
Stuck On You: Attachment Disorders within Adoption and Biological Homes
March 03, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBResources: The God Attachment by Clinton and Straub Empowered to Connect - www.empoweredtoconnect.org The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family by Karyn B. Purvis The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment by Karyn B. Purvis
Good Lovin' Gone Bad: Teens and Relationship Addiction
February 03, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBResources: Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture by Meg Meeker Codependent No More by Melanie Beattie Get Your Story Straight by Kristen Hatton
Establishing a Growth Mindset in our New Year's Resolutions
January 06, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBResources: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Big Life Journal Teen Edition The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington
How A Muppet Christmas Carol Teaches Us the Love Languages of our Kids
December 02, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBResources: The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell Love Like Jesus by Kurt Bennett The Precious Present by Spencer Johnson
What Teens Hear When Parents Talk, with author David Thomas
November 04, 2021 14:39 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBFor more about David and the books he has authored, visit https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com
What Teens Hear When Parent's Talk, with author David Thomas
November 04, 2021 14:39 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBFor more about David and the books he has authored, visit https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com
Ask Alice: A Healthy Approach to Athletics for Teenagers (with football coach Mark Rector)
October 07, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBFor further reading: The Matheny Manifesto: A Young Manager’s Old-School Views on Success in Sports and Life
Ask Alice: Children and Teens with ADHD with Dr. Dale Wisely
September 02, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBBOOKS: The Whole Brained Child ADHD Workbook for Kids Smart but Scattered Taking Charge of ADHD Understanding Girls with ADHD: How they Feel and Why They Do What They Do WEBSITES: Differential Efficacy of Neurofeedback in Children with ADHD Presentations: Journal of Clinical Medicine In-School Neurofeedback Training for ADHD: Sustained Improvements From a Randomized Control Trial: Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics What Are the Top ADHD Resources? Resources for Enfold...
Ask Alice: Preparing Your Child (and Yourself) for the First Year of College
August 05, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBPreparing Teenagers for Homesickness in College by Alice Churnock A Letter to Teenagers Beginning Sorority Recruitment by Cameron Cole Why We Don't Have to Fear Sending a Child off to College by Carolyn Lankford God's Goodness in Parenting Transitions: From High School to College by Carolyn Lankford The Strength Gen Z Christians Need by Chris Colquitt You Are Special by Max Lucado
Ask Alice: Helping Children and Families Process and Navigate Divorce
July 01, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBMore from Alice on the topic of divorce: Interview with Melody Lovvorn on Parenting Children Through a Divorce
Ask Alice: Let's Talk About Pornography with Tal Prince
June 03, 2021 13:06 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBMore about Tal Prince: https://insightscc.com/ More Resources: Ask Rooted: How Does the Gospel Comfort and Guide My Student Who is Struggling with Porn? I Just Caught My Kid Looking at Porn Six Dangers of Porn to Teach Your Kids
Ask Alice: The Enneagram and Parenting - An Interview with John Fooshee (Part 2)
April 22, 2021 15:34 - 37 minutes - 34 MBCheck out part one of the interview where John gives an overview of the Enneagram and how it can be used in relationships with others and ministry. Check out all of the free resources and tools that Gospel Enneagram has to offer at https://www.gospelenneagram.com/
Ask Alice: The Gospel and The Enneagram- An Interview with John Fooshee (Part 1)
April 01, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 33.7 MBListen to part two of Alice Churnock's interview with John Fooshee, co-founder of Gospel Enneagram, as they discuss how knowledge of the enneagram can advise your parenting and help you learn more about your children. Check out all of the free resources and tools that Gospel Enneagram has to offer at https://www.gospelenneagram.com/ More from Ask Alice Podcast: Ask Alice: Fostering Healthy Relationships With Food In Our Children Ask Alice: SAD (Seasonal Affect Disorder) Ask Alice: Tal...
Ask Alice: Fostering Healthy Relationships With Food In Our Children- An Interview with Suzanne Pirkle
March 04, 2021 17:25 - 48 minutes - 41.7 MBListen and be encouraged as Alice Churnock speaks with Suzanne Pirkle, licensed dietitian and nutritional counselor, discuss the importance of fostering healthy relationships with food in our children. Suzanne and Alice give practical advice on staying neutral when discussing food as well as debunk the glorifying and demonization of certain food groups. They also share practical advice on raising a child to grow in their relationship with food in a healthy manner.
Ask Alice: SAD (Seasonal Affect Disorder)
February 04, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, host Alice Churnock discusses Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD): what it is, what causes it, and how to spot its onset in the lives of the teenagers you know and love. She also provides insight into the routines, structures, foods, etc. that help manage the negative impacts of seasonal depression. Whether you're listening for your own sake, or whether you're wanting ideas on how to care for someone who experiences SAD, we hope that you'll be served well by this episode of Ask Al...
Ask Alice: Talking to Your Kids About Current Events
January 10, 2021 00:59 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MBRooted article by Cameron Cole: What Do We Tell Our Children About the Storming of the Capitol?
Ask Alice: Screen Protection for Youth
December 03, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode, Alice is joined by Tray and Melody Lovvorn to discuss the important topic of screen protections for young people. As Christmas approaches, and as many families plan to give internet-accessible devices as gifts, don't miss this vitally important conversation!
Ask Alice: Gospel Hope for Body Dysmorphia and Gender Dysphoria
November 05, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode, host Alice Churnock discusses two important struggles which many teenagers encounter. The first is body dysmorphia, in which a person can't stop obsessing about a perceived flaw in his/her appearance. The second is gender dysphoria: the anxiety that besets a person who perceives a conflict between his/her inner-identity and his/her biological sex. Alice explains how parents can walk alongside of teenagers who struggle with these sensations. Above all, she reminds listeners of...
Ask Alice: Navigating Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
October 01, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn his book "Getting Love Right," Terence Gorski estimates that 70%-80% of people grow up in dysfunctional families. Citing the biblical doctrine of original sin, host Alice Churnock states that we all grow up in some form of a dysfunctional family - we all grow up as sinners who are raised by sinners! Alice identifies the different ways that broken and dysfunctional home-life impacts young children and adolescents. After equipping listeners with the knowledge to recognize depression and anxi...
Ask Alice: "Loving Her Well" (An Interview with Author Kari Kampakis)
September 03, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, host Alice Churnock interviews her good friend Kari Kampakis regarding the release of Kari's new book, "Loving Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter." Kari discusses a number of topics of interest: the difference between being an "authority figure" and an "influencer" of teen daughters, how to grow with grace as the mother/daughter relationship morphs over time, and practical methods to love teenage daughters in ways that reflect...
Ask Alice: How Parents can Help Children Recover Social Skills amidst COVID-19
August 06, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, licensed professional counselor Alice Churnock discusses social anxiety by highlighting the many ways that COVID-19 has exacerbated it among children and teenagers. She then provides good words of gospel hope that will be of encouragement to parents and children alike. Finally, she outlines a number of practical ways to overcome social anxiety amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Ask Alice: Fathers Raising Daughters- A Father’s Day Interview With Dr. Langston Haygood
June 23, 2020 18:01 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this very special Father’s Day episode of Ask Alice, Alice Churnock interviews her father, Dr. Langston Haygood, a counselor and pastor who raised three daughters (who, in Alice’s words, are all “amazing!”). Listen in as father and daughter have a candid conversation on the joys and trials of raising daughters. Hear his wisdom on meeting the needs of a daughter at various developmental stages, relating to her in the teen years, and opening the lines of communication. Dr. Haygood shares al...
Ask Alice: Boys and Eating Disorders
June 23, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBPlease also see Boys, Body Image, and A Better Story.
Ask Alice: The Impact of Birth Order and Family Roles on Sibling Dynamics
June 23, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBSee also: Summertime Blues: Sibling Love- or Lack Thereof by Katie Polski Sanctification By Sibling: Seven Encouragements for the Parent Who Love Them by Anna Meade Harris A Gospel Vision for Helping Your Students Love Their Siblings by Chelsea Kingston Erickson
Ask Alice: Silver Linings in the Midst of a Pandemic
June 23, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode of “Ask Alice,” Alice Churnock reached out to many of her friends in search of COVID-19 “silver linings.” Be encouraged by the responses she reads in this episode … and be equipped to go find some silver linings of your own. This podcast is made available to you by the Rooted Ministry for educational purposes only, not to provide specific therapeutic advice. The views expressed are the personal perspectives of the author and do not represent the views of all counselors or the...
Ask Alice: Helping Teenagers Deal With Fear in Frightening Times
June 23, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWar. Cancer. Kidnapping. Terrorism. Pandemic. Our world is scary and unsure at best. The ongoing list of fears can be never-ending, and with the rates of childhood anxiety increasing rapidly, its proof that our kids are not immune to fear either. In this episode, Alice hears from a parent whose child is struggling with the fear of death following Kobe Bryant’s passing. She discusses the mindset of a fearful child and their natural tendency to avoid talking about it, which unfortunately leads...
Ask Alice: Interview With Melody Lovvorn on Parenting Children Through a Divorce
June 23, 2020 17:59 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBQuestions for Reflection: Melody discussed being an “elder brother” as part of her own sin. What are areas of sin that the Lord has revealed to you as you have walked through your own trauma? How did you explain the divorce to your children? Has it been difficult for you to refrain from slandering your ex? How can you use your painful experience to further the kingdom of God? Resources: Undoneredone.com – Melody and Traylor Lovvorn’s website and organization. The Lovvorns have an excell...
Ask Alice: Lonely Teens During the Holidays
June 23, 2020 17:59 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBThis podcast is made available to you by the Rooted Ministry for educational purposes only, not to provide specific therapeutic advice. The views expressed are the personal perspectives of the author and do not represent the views of all counselors or the profession. This podcast does not create a counselor-client relationship and should not be used as a substitute for competent therapeutic counsel from a licensed professional in your state.
Ask Alice: On the Topic of Suicide
June 23, 2020 17:59 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBSuicide affects millions of Americans; it will affect nearly all of us directly or indirectly through the course of our lifetime. Our teens desperately for need for the adults in their lives to be equipped to share Biblical truth and hope whenever the topic comes up. We highly recommend Randy Alcorn’s beautiful piece, Suicide, Heaven, and Jesus- the Final Answer to Our Sorrow. Prompted by the recent suicide of beloved young pastor Jarrid Wilson, this article offers biblical consolation and h...
Ask Alice: A Conversation with Dr. Stacey Gilbert on Teenagers Struggling with Anxiety and Depression
June 23, 2020 17:59 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode of Ask Alice, licensed professional counselor Alice Churnock speaks with veteran pediatrician Stacey Gilbert, who answers questions from parents who are exploring medication as an option for their children. Dr. Gilbert dispels myths and encourages a balanced perspective on meds. With so many confusing and conflicting reports about medication, this episode of Ask Alice allows parents to hear the truth directly from a professional. Dr. Gilbert addresses the following questions...
Ask Alice: Dealing With Disappointment
June 23, 2020 17:59 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBFrom Alice: The past week has been up and down in my office as the thought of heading back to school is starting to slap us all in the face. Where we live school starts in very early August. Just about every kid I’ve talked to has wanted to process their upcoming school schedule. So while the kids are dealing with disappointment, we’ve had some excellent parent questions this week on how to handle the let-downs our kids are facing. Here are a couple of the questions Alice will be addressing...
Ask Alice: Understanding Developmental Needs of Children Beyond the Classroom
June 23, 2020 17:58 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThis podcast is made available to you by the Rooted Ministry for educational purposes only, not to provide specific therapeutic advice. The views expressed are the personal perspectives of the author and do not represent the views of all counselors or the profession. This podcast does not create a counselor-client relationship and should not be used as a substitute for competent therapeutic counsel from a licensed professional in your state.
Ask Alice: Liked but Still Lonely, the Realities of iGen Relationships with Technology
June 23, 2020 17:58 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis podcast is made available to you by the Rooted Ministry for educational purposes only, not to provide specific therapeutic advice. The views expressed are the personal perspectives of the author and do not represent the views of all counselors or the profession. This podcast does not create a counselor-client relationship and should not be used as a substitute for competent therapeutic counsel from a licensed professional in your state.
Ask Alice: On Spring Break and Bathing Suit Season
June 18, 2020 18:12 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThis podcast is made available to you by the Rooted Ministry for educational purposes only, not to provide specific therapeutic advice. The views expressed are the personal perspectives of the author and do not represent the views of all counselors or the profession. This podcast does not create a counselor-client relationship and should not be used as a substitute for competent therapeutic counsel from a licensed professional in your state.