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Flatirons Parenting Podcast

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★ - 32 ratings

What does it look like to really be engaged as a parent today? It can be as rewarding as it is challenging. The Flatirons Parenting Podcast explores failures and successes in parenting. We discuss balance and discipline, technology and spirituality, helping daughters find their identity, scheduling family time, and lots more. The podcast is designed to help you think through the challenges you face and offer hope through our shared experiences and knowledge.

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Episodes

Sex Offenders

June 29, 2017 14:00 - 19 minutes - 21.7 MB

Care Pastor Lisa Brandenburg talks about how to have discussions about sex offenders and how to keep your children safe. Questions? Email [email protected]

Teens and Faith

June 08, 2017 14:00 - 17 minutes - 20.3 MB

Flatirons Student Ministries Director Lindsey Heslop discusses helping kids stay strong in their faith in a culture where they might feel like they are in the minority. Questions? Email [email protected]

Summer Kids Learning

May 25, 2017 14:00 - 25 minutes - 27.3 MB

Flatirons Academy Principal Teresa Fraser and Ali Webster discuss how to keep your kids engaged this summer with their learning while still enjoying the time off. Questions? Email [email protected]

Nutrition and Caring for your Body

May 18, 2017 14:00 - 19 minutes - 22.3 MB

Dr. RJ Gelinas and Dr. Michelle Mathiesen join us to discuss food and faith in a home with children. How caring for your body well with nutrition is important for families. Questions? Email [email protected]

Family Dynamics: Foster Parents - Part 2

May 10, 2017 14:00 - 24 minutes - 26.2 MB

Part 2 of Ron and Rebecca Barnes discussing foster parenting challenges and how they navigate their family dynamics. Questions? Email [email protected]

Family Dynamics: Foster Parents - Part 1

May 03, 2017 14:00 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MB

Ron and Rebecca Barnes discuss foster parenting challenges and how they navigate their family dynamics. Part 1. Questions? Email [email protected]

Student Ministries: Depression, Anxiety and Sex

April 27, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

This week on the Flatirons Parenting Podcast we have a live recording from a panel of experts who discuss depression, anxiety and having conversations with your teen about sex. Questions? Email [email protected]

Authority

April 19, 2017 14:00 - 21 minutes - 23.9 MB

Flatirons Academy Principal Teresa Fraser discusses the difference between authority over kids and discipline, and the importance each plays as a parent. Questions? Email [email protected]

Family Dynamics: Toni Valdez

April 13, 2017 14:00 - 15 minutes - 18.6 MB

In our series about family dynamics, Toni Valdez joins us to discuss the challenges and successes of a single mom of two. Questions? Email [email protected]

Unexpected Health issues

April 05, 2017 14:00 - 38 minutes - 39.7 MB

Ron and Ashley Leach discuss how to deal emotionally with the unexpected health issues your children face. Questions? Email [email protected]

Family Dynamics: Divorce and Children

March 30, 2017 14:00 - 30 minutes - 32 MB

In our series about family dynamics, Rachel Larsen joins us to discuss the effects of divorce on children. Questions? Email [email protected]

Family Dynamics: Scott and Jen Severn

March 23, 2017 14:00 - 21 minutes - 23.6 MB

In our series about marriage and family dynamics, Scott and Jen Severn join us to discuss challenges and success in traditional marriage. Questions? Email [email protected]

Blended Families: Gretchen and Matt Foster

March 17, 2017 14:00 - 37 minutes - 46.6 MB

In our series about relationships, Gretchen and Matt Foster join us to discuss challenges and success in a blended family. Questions? To submit a question please email [email protected]

Family Dynamics Intro

March 10, 2017 14:00 - 10 minutes - 13.6 MB

Scott Nickell discuss marriage, relationships and parenting as we get ready to start a series looking at traditional marriages, blended families, single parents and foster parents. To submit questions please email [email protected]

See Something, Say Something

March 01, 2017 14:00 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MB

Circle of Friends Director Brittany McClurg discusses the concept of fostering the curiosity of kids when they see someone that is different from themselves. If you have a question you would like to have answered on the podcast please email: [email protected]

Social Media

February 23, 2017 14:00 - 24 minutes - 28.2 MB

Zack Weingartner and Todd Van Fleet discuss parenting challenges with social media, online games and devices. To submit your questions email us at: [email protected]

Pointing Kids to Jesus

February 16, 2017 14:00 - 18 minutes - 14.1 MB

Scott Nickell and Ron Leach discuss how to point your kids to Jesus by modeling the behavior in your own life.

Building Heart and Conscience

February 08, 2017 14:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MB

Justin Morgan discusses how to build awareness for self and others in kids as they grow up.

Modeling Grace

January 31, 2017 14:00 - 17 minutes - 20.4 MB

Scott Nickell and Ron Leach discuss why and how you should model grace in your life with your children to help them learn how to receive it as well.

Conversations About Sex - Part 2

January 19, 2017 14:00 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MB

Part 2: Chris and Beth Bruno share helpful tips on how to have conversations with your children about sex.

Conversations About Sex - Part 1

January 11, 2017 14:00 - 14 minutes - 18.2 MB

Chris and Beth Bruno share helpful tips on how to have conversations with your children about sex.

Sharing Your Story

January 04, 2017 14:00 - 14 minutes - 17.7 MB

Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the importance and value of sharing your personal story with your kids. To suggest a question for the podcast, email: [email protected]

Serving as a Family

November 16, 2016 14:00 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MB

Marijo Tinlin discusses ways families can serve others in their community this holiday season. To submit a question for the podcast, email: [email protected]

Thankfulness

November 01, 2016 14:00 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MB

Ashley Leach and Justin Morgan discuss teaching and practicing thankfulness with your kids through the holidays. To submit a question for the podcast, email: [email protected]

Politics, Faith and Hope

October 20, 2016 14:00 - 22 minutes - 24.8 MB

Scott Nickell and Ron Leach discuss how to navigate conversations in your life and home around politics and our faith. To submit a question for the podcast, email: [email protected]

The Open Door Policy

October 04, 2016 14:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MB

Ron Leach and Sarah Grundy discuss creating your home environment to serve as a safe place for friends and family. To submit a question for the podcast, email: [email protected]

Learning Disabilities and School

September 22, 2016 14:00 - 17 minutes - 20.4 MB

Parenting children with learning disabilities can be challenging. Flatirons Academy Principal Teresa Fraser discusses ways to come along side your children in school and help them reach their goals.

Conversations about Drugs and Alcohol

September 08, 2016 14:00 - 23 minutes - 25.8 MB

Scott Nickell and Student Ministries director Ben Foote discuss how to have conversations with your kids about drugs and alcohol in a culture where they are becoming widely accepted and common.

Giving Encouragement

September 06, 2016 14:00 - 20 minutes - 27.1 MB

Kid Ministry Staff Justin Morgan and Heather Jackson discuss building self esteem and giving encouragement to kids. Email [email protected] to submit your topic for the podcast.

Encouraging Risks

September 02, 2016 14:00 - 17 minutes - 27.1 MB

Ron Leach and Scott Nickell discuss the importance of encouraging your kids to take risks and find their boundaries. Email [email protected] to submit your question for the podcast.

Back to School

August 30, 2016 14:00 - 25 minutes - 27.1 MB

Join Flatirons Academy Principal Teresa Fraser to discuss how to create home environments and routines that help your kids win at school. Email your questions to [email protected]

Preparing Financially for College

August 12, 2016 14:00 - 19 minutes - 25.9 MB

Join Michael Koehn as we discuss how to prepare financially for college. Email your questions to [email protected]

Kids Being Salt and Light

August 09, 2016 14:00 - 13 minutes - 19.9 MB

Join Ashley Leach as she discusses how to encourage kids to be Salt and Light in their communities. To suggest a topic for discussion on the podcast email us at: [email protected]

Teaching Communication

August 04, 2016 14:00 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MB

Scott and Jen Severn discuss ways to build solid foundations to help kids communicate their emotions well. They also talk about how to model communication well by being a good listener.

Fathers and Daughters

July 29, 2016 14:00 - 20 minutes - 22.8 MB

Ron Leach and Scott Severn discuss the importance of fathering a daughter and ways discipline looks different for girls. They talk about the importance of modeling the characteristics of what a good man looks like.

Pornography in the Lives of Children - Part 3

July 21, 2016 14:00 - 12 minutes - 15.3 MB

In Part 3 of Pornography in the Lives of Children Jason and Shelley Martinkus discuss parenting challenges caused by pornography and dealing with the problems at home.

Pornography in the Lives of Children - Part 2

July 19, 2016 14:00 - 16 minutes - 19.6 MB

In Part 2 of Pornography in the Lives of Children, Jason and Shelley Martinkus discuss parenting challenges caused by pornography and dealing with the problems at home.

Pornography in the Lives of Children - Part 1

July 15, 2016 14:00 - 12 minutes - 15.7 MB

Effects on the Childs Brain - Part one of a three part series with Jason and Shelley Martinkus of Redemptive Living talking specifically about the effects of pornography in the lives of children.

The Hookup Culture

July 12, 2016 14:00 - 24 minutes - 26.7 MB

In a time that is being called the "Hookup Culture" Lara Veve and Ashley Leach discuss building messages of worth and desirability in young women.

Independence

July 05, 2016 14:00 - 16 minutes - 18.8 MB

Lara Veve and Ashley Leach discuss how to help your children become more independent by releasing some control as a parent. To suggest a topic for the podcast email [email protected]

Privacy vs. Protection

June 30, 2016 14:00 - 20 minutes - 22.6 MB

Scott Nickell and Ron Leach discuss the differences between the need for privacy and the need for protection for kids using social media. They talk about how you can give your kids the freedom to fail in using social media appropriately at home, when they are in a safe environment, so they can learn from their mistakes. To submit your questions email: [email protected]

One-On-One Time

June 28, 2016 14:00 - 15 minutes - 18.7 MB

Scott Nickell and Ron Leach talk about how to identify the need for one-on-one time with your kids and how to be intentional with the that time. To submit your questions email: [email protected]

Love The Kids You Have

June 23, 2016 14:00 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MB

Parenting can be hard when you can't find ways to connect with your kids. This week Ron and Ashley Leach discuss how to love the kids you have, not the ones you want. To submit your questions email: [email protected]

When Parents Don't Share the Same Faith

June 21, 2016 14:00 - 19 minutes - 22.1 MB

Here is the most frequently asked question we have had submitted to us: how do you raise and support your children when one parent is a believer and the other is strong skeptic. We talk about this scenario as it relates to marriage, divorce, and step-parent situations. To request a topic for the podcast, email [email protected].

Talking About Tragedy

June 16, 2016 14:00 - 22 minutes - 24.4 MB

Teaching Pastor Scott Nickell discusses how to talk to kids about the tragedy we see in the media. To submit questions please email: [email protected]

Making Family a Priority

June 14, 2016 14:00 - 11 minutes - 14.5 MB

Summit Kids Ministry Elementary Director Justin Morgan walks us through his experience of identifying his most important priorities: faith and family. He talks about how to make sure you're being intentional with the time you have and how to stay focused in the midst of work and to-do lists. To request a topic for the podcast, email [email protected].

Sibling Rivalry

June 09, 2016 14:00 - 12 minutes - 15.8 MB

Ron and Ashley Leach discuss how they reinforce the importance of kids loving and encouraging their brothers and sisters in the midst of rivalry and jealousy. To request a topic for the podcast, email [email protected].

Devotion Time For Kids

June 07, 2016 14:00 - 16 minutes - 19.6 MB

What should I read with my kids to help them understand more about Jesus? Kids ministry curriculum director, Rebecca Barnes, shares some ideas and resources for helping families create time each day for Bible reading and prayer. She talks about devotion times for younger and older children and the importance of creating this faith habit. Devotional resources mentioned: Fruit of the Spirt Devotional: http://flatironschurch.com/summit "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. Bible Gateway offers daily r...

The Importance of Community

June 02, 2016 14:00 - 21 minutes - 24.1 MB

How does inviting people into your home, or into your children's lives add value to your family? Join Ron and Ashley Leach as they discuss how they have built and modeled community in their home for their children. To request a topic for the podcast, email [email protected].

Roles: Husband and Wife to Mom and Dad

May 31, 2016 14:00 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MB

What does the transition look like for a relationship changing from husband and wife to mom and dad when kids come into the picture? How do spouses support each other and be intentional about maintaining their relationship? To request a topic for the podcast, email [email protected]