You CAN Tell The Children
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsOur passion is to equip Christian adults with relevant, fun, age appropriate, and hope-filled ways to share God‘s word in everyday life with any child in your circle of influence. Together we will explore why it is so important to be intentional about sharing God‘s Word with the next generation of children...in the car, at the dinner table, or on rainy day adventures. They need to hear God‘s word. And we will make sure you CAN tell the children.
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Episode 100 - How To Handle “Frenemies” w/Dannah Gresh
July 18, 2023 04:20 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBJesus was a good friend - he stayed in relationships even when they were difficult. Our guest today, Dannah Gresh, teaches us how to imitate Jesus in our friendships. Founder of the mom and tween girl ministry called TrueGirl, Dannah noticed that when her daughter was 9, she was already feeling that pressure to grow up too soon - to digest topics that weren’t age appropriate. She realized she was not alone in this feeling, and from this birthed a ministry that now encourages moms and girls...
Episode 99 - Praying Scripture over the Children in your Life
July 11, 2023 04:20 - 25 minutes - 45.8 MBIf you could ask God to do anything for your family, what would it be? This is the question our guest today, Jodie Berndt, surveyed families on before publishing her first book in 2001. Jodie took the top 20 topics, went to the Word to see what God had to say about them, and shaped the table of contents for her book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Children. When Jodie started praying God's Word back to Him, she began seeing amazing answers. Praying scripture for and with children - it fi...
Episode 98 - The Many Benefits of Biblical Singing with David Moul
July 04, 2023 04:20 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBSummer is in full gear and we’re ready to talk about worship! Today's guest, David Moul, is passionate about singing and giving glory to God. We're going to explore how everyone (adults and kids) benefit from singing! Check out our terrific resources to sing a new song with the kids in your life. Ready to get the music flowing this summer? Let's go.... DAVID MOUL is a passionate follower of Jesus, husband, father, worship pastor and music educator. He is dedicated to glorifying God in all...
Episode 97 - Top 3 Spiritual Questions Kids Ask: #3 - What happens after I die?
June 27, 2023 04:20 - 26 minutes - 48.4 MBWelcome to the third and final week of our June series covering the top 3 Spiritual Questions Kids Ask! So far we’ve answered the questions “Where do I come from?” and “What’s my purpose?” Today Kori & Meredith will discuss “What happens after I die?” This question - along with everything we need for life and godly living - is answered in Scripture! We want you to be confident that you’re giving kids information that is true, helpful, and age appropriate! Ready to answer the third spiritu...
Episode 96 - Top 3 Spiritual Questions Kids Ask: #2 - What’s my purpose?
June 20, 2023 04:20 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBKids ask GREAT questions, and here at the podcast we want to hand you the tools to answer those questions with excellence! Everything we need to know about life and godliness is in Scripture - it’s created to be our instruction book for life. Last week we started a mini-series that covers the top three spiritual questions kids ask, starting with “Where do I come from?” This week, our question to answer is “What’s My Purpose?” Kori and Meredith dig deep to uncover what our purpose truly is an...
Episode 95 - Top 3 Spiritual Questions Kids Ask: #1 - Where do I come from?
June 13, 2023 04:20 - 21 minutes - 40 MBKids ask GREAT questions, and here at the podcast we want to hand you the tools to answer those questions with excellence! Everything we need to know about life and godliness is in Scripture - it’s created to be our instruction book for life. Over the next three weeks, our conversation will focus on the top 3 spiritual questions kids ask. These conversations will help you guide and inspire the next generation so they can be a powerhouse for God’s kingdom here on earth. You’ll be able to use ...
Episode 94 - The Importance of Teaching Kids a Biblical Worldview
June 06, 2023 04:20 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBDo the kids in your life have a clear view of the world as God sees it, or do they need some gentle coaching to be shaped and molded into God’s truth? This is where our conversation turns to sunglasses… Kori & Lee talk about three different types of sunglass lenses, and why it’s so important for children to see the world through God’s holy lens, brought into focus by the Bible! We want it to be second nature for our kids to process life through a Biblical worldview because this will guide t...
Episode 93 - Stewarding Grief Well With Our Kids - Part II
May 30, 2023 04:20 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBLast week, Donna Nicholson Steif admitted that she was “grief illiterate” before she lost her son in a tragic accident. She shared her personal story of great loss, walked us through what grief is & talked about why processing and discussing our grief is pivotal to our health and well-being. Today you’ll join the rest of our conversation which covers how children grieve differently than adults, how we can help them process in healthy ways, and what NOT to say to a grieving person. We share ...
Episode 92 - Stewarding Grief Well With Our Kids, Part I
May 23, 2023 04:20 - 29 minutes - 53.6 MBOur guest today, Donna Nicholson Stief, is coming to us with a topic not often discussed - the topic of grief. Did you know that you CAN heal from all the many layers of grief? To quote Donna, “Grief is not a problem to be solved - it’s not something that needs fixed. It’s the natural, God-given response to love and loss. It’s a journey, and we need to understand that journey and learn how to navigate it.” Unprocessed grief swings the door wide open for Satan to get a foothold - but it doesn...
Episode 91 - Fun and Engaging Ideas for a Kid’s Prayer Walk w/Don MacLafferty
May 16, 2023 04:20 - 24 minutes - 44.1 MBLet's get outside with our kids and engage them with prayer in God's creation! Today's guest, Don MacLafferty from In Discipleship, is sharing some simple tips to incorporate God's creation, walking, and prayer in a fun and impactful way! Ready to lace up your sneakers and go for a walk? Let's go.... DON MACLAFFERTY is a disciple of Jesus Christ, a husband to April for 31 years, a dad to Jason, Julie and Jessica and Founder/President of In Discipleship. In 2002, God moved the hearts of ...
Episode 90 - Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible w/Linsey Driskill
May 09, 2023 04:20 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MB“It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon, so just take one day at a time” - this is the advice that Linsey Driskill, author and For Girls Like You Director of Development & Partnerships, wants to encourage you with as you navigate raising children in today’s culture. She shares stories from her mother-daughter devotional book, Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible, as well as conversational prompts and activities that will help you engage the girls in your life with scripture without being preachy...
Episode 89 - Volunteer Spotlight w/Kayli Brown
May 02, 2023 04:20 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MBDid you know there is a law called Released Time that allows public school students to receive Bible teaching DURING the school week? This is the very law that makes Bible2School possible! Did you also know there are 53 million public school students in America? Today, you’ll hear how a high schooler, Kayli Brown, thought outside the box and used this Released Time law to volunteer with Bible2School - allowing her to share Jesus with her local public elementary school students! Kayli talks ...
Episode 88 - A Glimpse into Poverty w/Compassion Journey
April 25, 2023 04:20 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBDid you know that 9.2% of the world, or 719 million people, live in extreme poverty? This means they’re living on less than $2.15 a day! Most of us have been blessed with more than enough to meet our basic needs, so it can be challenging to teach our kids to have compassion for those who are poor simply because they don’t have the eyes to see it. Our guest today is Lorie Lee, a church partnerships manager with Compassion International. Lorie will share the powerful story behind Compassion’s ...
Episode 87 - Fear Not! The Truth about Climate Change w/ Jessica Jaworski
April 18, 2023 04:20 - 22 minutes - 42 MBHave you heard conversations about global warming and wondered if this is something to be concerned about? Our guest today, Jessica Jaworski, is from Answers in Genesis where she enjoys teaching environmental science and biology in labs and Explore Programs at the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. She talks about our awesome God who is the author and sustainer of all things, and discusses the top 5 reasons we don’t have to be afraid of climate change! Ready to hear how climate change poin...
Episode 86 - Worship is our WARship
April 11, 2023 04:20 - 25 minutes - 46 MBThe Bible tells us to hide God’s Word in our hearts. As believers, we want it to become the substance of our souls! Stacy Vickroy is a Bible2School worship leader, and today she’s talking about the many faces of worship. You’ll hear how God orchestrated music throughout her life for His glory, how she shares this passion with our Bible2School kids and their families, & ways in which we can use worship as a tool to combat the enemy in our everyday lives! Worship can be our WARship, and one wa...
Episode 85 - Bible Stories - One Lego at a Time!
April 04, 2023 04:20 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MBDo you want to take a guess how many lego blocks were sold in the US last year? Believe it or not, it’s in the 70 billions! There’s no debating the matter, legos are a big deal, and what better way to enjoy them than building Bible stories? Our guests today are a father & son team! They’re here to share their story of how the pandemic helped kick-start their very own business called Bible Builds, a program that makes it easy & fun for parents to teach kids God’s Word. Ready to hear what ...
Episode 84 - Control Girl
March 28, 2023 04:20 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MB“God is God and I am not - and that’s a really good thing”. While most of us understand this phrase, can we honestly say it’s easy to live like it’s true? If we’re being transparent, don’t we really want to control our lives so that it translates to our idea of a happy ending? Today’s guest, Shannon Popkin, author of “Comparison Girl”, “Control Girl”, and podcast host of “Live Like It’s True”, talks about her own parenting struggles that pointed toward an underlying core issue - yearning for...
Episode 83 - Can Kids Freely Express Their Faith in Public School?
March 21, 2023 04:20 - 24 minutes - 45.6 MBDoes your child go to public school? If so, are you familiar with HOW their faith can be part of their school day? With phrases like “separation of church and state” constantly surfacing as a hot topic, it can be confusing to know what is truth and what is misconception. In this episode, we want to kindly educate you so that your children can feel comfortable expressing their faith in public school. Ready to hear how our kids are free to exercise their religion before, during and after sc...
Episode 82 - What is Lent?
March 14, 2023 04:20 - 25 minutes - 47.5 MBAre you familiar with the season of Lent? According to a recent survey, while 7 in 10 Americans celebrate Easter, only 16% will partake in the Lent tradition this year. So what’s the big deal? Join me today as I interview one of Bible2School’s Area Coordinators, Bruce Ratliff, as he talks about Lent as a journey to joy. Together we’ll unpack how preparing our hearts for Easter through the practice of Lent can draw us and our families closer to our Lord and Savior. Ready to hear how Lent is...
Episode 81 - Mama Bear Apologetics w/Hillary Morgan Ferrer
March 07, 2023 05:20 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBLet's talk Apologetics. Do you wonder why statistics show that such a high number of kids are talked out of their faith by the time they leave for college? Our guest today, Hillary Morgan Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics, explains this is because they were never talked INTO it in the first place! We can do more than lay our hands on these kids and ask the Lord to protect them from other worldviews —we can prepare them. Are the kids in your life babies or teens? Stay tuned, as today you will h...
Episode 80 - “The Chosen” w/ Dallas Jenkins
February 28, 2023 05:20 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBAre you looking for ways to engage children and point them to the Word of God? Today you’re going to hear from Dallas Jenkins, Creator, Director & Co-Writer of the 1st ever multi-season show about the life of Christ! “The Chosen” is the largest crowd-funded media project of all-time. This series brings us cultural and historical context mixed with artistic imagination to present a powerful retelling of the gospel stories that puts you right in the middle of each scene. Today you’ll hear the...
Episode 79 - Connecting Kids to Jesus in the Busyness of Life
February 21, 2023 05:20 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBOur guest today, Josh Straub, is a passionate author, parenting coach, and podcast host. He and his wife, Christi, recently published the book, “Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Putting Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing for your Time, Attention, and Identity.” Josh will challenge you to look at your family from a 30,000 foot view and ask, “What atmosphere are we cultivating? Are we promoting peace or anxiety?” Whatever it is you’re chasing in life is what you end up putting ahead o...
Episode 78 - Transforming the World through Mentorship
February 14, 2023 05:20 - 27 minutes - 50 MBHave you ever heard of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes? Or, maybe you’ve heard it called “FCA”. This ministry has been around for more than 65 years & has spread to over 100 countries! Their mission is to reach every coach and athlete with the gospel of Jesus Christ, beginning in the 5th grade! It’s mentorship in sport form, and today, I get to introduce you to one of Bible2School’s partners, by way of their Mid-Atlantic FCA director, Chris Rich. You get to hear a bit about his own jour...
Episode 77 - The Jesus Revolution Movie w/ Daryl Lefever
February 07, 2023 05:20 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBToday we hear from movie producer, Daryl Lefever, as he chats about his own journey into the adventure of film-making, and highlights the themes from “Jesus Revolution”, coming to theaters near you starting February 24th. This movie is an inspirational true story of a hippie revolution in the 70’s - known as the greatest spiritual awakening in American history! Real people, real struggles, and a story from the past that we can apply to our now. Listen in to hear why Daryl says we can have ho...
Episode 76 - God’s Call To Care for the Orphans
January 31, 2023 05:20 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MBContinuing on in the January theme of Sanctity of Life, today we hear from Tyler & Monica Herr about their journey of obedience to the Lord through the foster care system. A Lymphoma diagnosis pushed biological children out of their minds - but also started more serious conversations and prayer about foster care. Listen to how God guides and winds them on an unexpected adventure towards adoption. He is faithful, and He is our Redeemer! Ready to be challenged by God’s command to care for th...
Episode 75 - The Sanctity of Life- A Story of Beauty from Ashes
January 24, 2023 05:20 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBIn April of 2010, Janae and Rodney Hostetter received devastating news. At only 12 weeks pregnant, they learned their baby girl had a severe birth defect called Anencephaly. This birth defect made their daughter "incompatible with life." They were told she would likely die a few minutes after being born. Janae and Rodney knew this child was a gift from God, so they quickly declined the option of abortion. Even though they did not see their daughter — Aliyah Joy — healed on this side of Heave...
Episode 74 - Identity in Christ with Cindy Bultema
January 17, 2023 13:39 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MBGod’s Word is transformative in every way, and our guest, Cindy Bultema, shares how she learned this to be true! Executive Director of GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior), a non-profit ministry impacting the lives of girls worldwide, Cindy shares with us how important connection and scripture are when it comes to helping kids know their Identity in Christ. Today she will share her own testimony, some staggering statistics, and provide insight and valuable resources we can use to help ...
Episode 73 - The Gender of Bones
January 10, 2023 05:20 - 25 minutes - 46.1 MBToday it’s as if you’re entering into a forensics lab with Dr. Jenn Rivera, as she helps you uncover the truth that science confirms the Bible! Did you know that biological gender is visible through our skeleton? How amazing it is to look at our bones and see God’s design and forethought! Lean in as Jenn talks about two key bones that reflect and confirm what we see in God’s Word…that He made us male and female! Ready to dig into science and learn something new? ... Let's go.... JENNIFER H...
Episode 72 - Praises from 2022, Prayer for 2023
January 03, 2023 05:20 - 26 minutes - 48.9 MBHappy New Year! It’s the perfect time to review our year with the Bible2School Ministry and look forward in faith to what God is going to do in 2023! Kori shares some of the best God stories that will warm your heart and also reveals our big ask for this year. Ready to hear how God has done abundantly more than we could ask or imagine? Let’s go! LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Her bo...
Episode 71 - Member Highlight: My Best Friend Jesus
December 13, 2022 05:20 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBFor years, our guest, Carrie Ochoa, prayed that her children would be surrounded by classmates who love Jesus. Today we get to follow her on an amazing journey of leaning into the Holy Spirit’s call on her life. You’ll be inspired to hear her questions, insights, and responses to the Lord’s requests. Presently, Carrie teaches 3rd grade Bible2School, sharing about her best friend, Jesus, with her own son and his classmates! Ready to hear how God’s plans are always more than worth the cost? L...
Episode 70 - Scripture Sleuths from the Creation Museum
December 06, 2022 05:20 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBHave you ever heard of the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky? If not, today you’re in for a treat! Walk with us into the Creation Museum, where we’ll sit with our guest, Dana Sneed, and examine Scripture like a Sleuth. God has given us His amazing, authoritative Word, filled with so many details and facts that teach us more about Him. How important are all those details? Dana gives us some examples of popular ideas we may believe and takes them back to Scripture to...
Episode 69 - The 8 Great Smarts
November 29, 2022 05:20 - 32 minutes - 58.8 MBDid you know Jesus died so that we may have ABUNDANT life, not just a life? Did you also know that children can only live an abundant life if they know who they are, and that they are known? Our guest today, Kathy Koch, wants to drive home the point that every kid is smart - and as we learn which type of smart, we can adapt our teaching styles in ways that have great potential to change everything for the better. Our hope is that you leave here today with fresh ideas of how to teach the chil...
Episode 68 - “I Heard the Bells” with Josh Enck
November 22, 2022 05:20 - 25 minutes - 46.2 MBFor 46 years, Sight & Sound Theaters has been a place where families from all over the world experience the Bible coming to life on stage! Today, you get to be one of the FIRST audiences to hear insider information about their NEW edition to story-telling. Josh Enck, President and Chief Story Officer of Sight & Sound Ministries, gives us a sneak peak into their first ever movie, “I Heard the Bells”. Josh shares the inspiration behind this new avenue of storytelling, and gives us a glimpse in...
Episode 67 - The Treasure of Generosity
November 15, 2022 05:20 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBBible2School is thrilled to participate in GivingTuesday — a global generosity movement. On November 29, 2022, people all around the nation are coming together to tap into the power of human connection, strengthen communities, and change our world. With GivingTuesday in mind and Thanksgiving right around the bend, we’re going to hear from Kori & Lee as they talk about the treasure of giving and share some inspiring stories of kids who have shown great generosity. In this episode, you will ...
Episode 66 - Teaching Kids Contentment w/ Laurie Christine
November 08, 2022 05:20 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBGod is so good and He gives us everything we need! Our guest today, Laurie Christine, shares ideas of how to teach children about contentment — and what a perfect time of year to chat about this! When we go back to the beginning of the Bible, Genesis shows us that the root of the very first sin can be traced to discontentment with God’s provision and goodness. Our conversation centers around the cure for this, which is found when our lives are filled with Jesus. Laurie gives practical advice...
Episode 65 - Jacob & Esau: A Skit That Brings Forgiveness to Life
November 01, 2022 04:20 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBAt Bible2School, we use the CBA Cross — a resource that teaches our kids how to CONFESS, BELIEVE, and ASK Jesus to forgive them of their sins and live all of their days for Him! Today, one of our beloved Bible2School teachers, Marie Good, is sharing our 2nd grade lesson on forgiveness which brings the Bible to life in skit form, using the story of Jacob and Esau. Ready to hear how forgiveness opens the door for God to work in and through us? Let’s go! MARIE GOOD is an experienced Bible2Sch...
Episode 64 - Kids, the Bible & Silly Songs w/ Phredd
October 25, 2022 04:20 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MBOur guest today, Fred McNaughton (known as Phredd), has been with one of our local Christian radio stations since 1984! Early in his career, Phredd discovered that kids didn’t really know how to worship, because they were never taught! Knowing that the “joy of the Lord is our strength” and raising 8 children of his own, Phredd set out to change this using the talents God entrusted to him. Phredd will tell you that laughter brings down walls and helps us to connect - and today he will share ...
Episode 63 - Deuteronomy 6: Loving God with all your heart, soul & might
October 18, 2022 04:20 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MBDid you know that the FIRST thing God says to the Israelites after giving them the ten commandments is to teach them to their children? Yep! In Deuteronomy 6, God commands us to impress His word on our children ALL.THE.TIME. But how?! Thankfully it doesn’t have to be a sermon - it can be simple! First, we have to love the Lord with all that WE are in order to authentically teach this to the kids in our lives. Then, we get to talk about it with them in our homes, as we walk along the road, w...
Episode 62 - Raising Lifelong Disciples w/the CEO of AWANA, Valerie Bell
October 11, 2022 04:20 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MBAs a child, Valerie Bell wanted to be a lawyer for children. At that time there wasn’t such a thing, but our God of details worked in her life to minister as an advocate for children in her many different roles. Currently the CEO of AWANA, Valerie talks about raising the church of 2050 to be lifelong disciples who are able to withstand the darkening of this world. She speaks hope into this darkness by encouraging us to train children to KNOW & LOVE Jesus for the rest of their lives. Ready t...
Episode 61 - Starting a Bible2School Program: A Mom’s Journey w/Jocelyn Hrovath
October 04, 2022 04:20 - 33 minutes - 62.2 MBJocelyn Hrovath, a wife, mom, and devoted Christian, shares with us her journey through starting a Bible2School program not once but twice, and how she fully relies on God with lots of time on her knees! Ready to hear how YOU can bring the Bible to public school children during their day? Let's go.... JOCELYN HROVATH served as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 17 years. After her children were in elementary school, God called her to found and direct the Bible2School Laurel Highlands organ...
Episode 60 - Teaching Kids To Think Like Christ, Not Culture w/Elizabeth Urbanowicz
September 27, 2022 04:20 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MBIs truth true for everyone? Even though our guest today, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, was a teacher in a Christian elementary school, most of her students could not answer "yes" to this question. They had memorized the scripture that says "Jesus is the way the truth and the life", but they didn't have the foundation to defend this truth. Elizabeth’s ministry, “Foundation Worldview”, created materials that equip kids to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter so they can understand the truth, a...
Episode 59 - 4 Reasons to Volunteer with Kori & Lee
September 20, 2022 04:20 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MBWhat comes to your mind when you hear that word, "VOLUNTEER?" Did a visual of a calendar pop into your mind? How about the thought "I just don't have an extra ounce of time or energy to give?" We've all been in this space, but today Kori & Lee share about volunteering from a different lens that ends up blessing you with MORE energy in your tank! Ready to hear how you can look a lot like Jesus through volunteering? Let’s go! KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. In her c...
Episode 58 - See You at the Pole w/Doug Clark
September 13, 2022 04:20 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MBEpisode #58 - See You at the Pole w/Doug Clark How do we ignite a fire for Jesus among the youth of this generation? Our guest today, Doug Clark, shares his years of experience with youth, and talks about how The FIRST BEST THING students can do is pray for their school. See You at the Pole (SYATP) is coming up on September 28th - what better time to talk to the spokesman for this national rally than two weeks before the big day? Ready to encourage your kids to rally their troops for SYA...
Episode 57 - Praying Scripture over the Children in your Life with Jodie Berndt
September 06, 2022 04:20 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBIf you could ask God to do anything for your family, what would it be? Jodie Berndt, our guest today, surveyed families on this very question before publishing her first book in 2001. Jodie took the top 20 topics, went to the Word to see what God had to say about them, and shaped the table of contents for Praying the Scriptures for Your Children. When Jodie started praying God's Word back to Him, she began seeing amazing answers... Speaking scriptures into and over our kids - it fi...
Episode 56 - God’s Love Letter to Us with Anita Keagy
August 30, 2022 04:20 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBStriving to live for Jesus is a gift and a challenge wrapped in one - do you sometimes feel like you're a hamster on a wheel, spinning around going nowhere fast? This is how Anity Keagy, mom, grandmom and creator of JoyShop Ministries, felt until she heard the Lord speak Matthew 6:33 over her. "SEEK FIRST His Kingdom, and everything else you need will be given to you." As she started to walk this verse out, she surrendered her whole self to Jesus - and discovered this verse to be the ans...
Episode 55 - Back to School with a Healthy Mindset with Michelle Nietert
August 23, 2022 04:20 - 32 minutes - 60.2 MBEpisode 55 - Back to School with a Healthy Mindset with Michelle Nietert Studies show that 1 in 3 kids struggle with a mental health issue. Today, Michelle Nietert, a licensed counselor, speaker and podcaster, talks with us about how kids' emotions are so important! Today, we are seeing anxiety and depression creep into our children's lives because their emotions are DRIVING the bus instead of just riding on it. Listen in as Michelle and Lee discuss ways to help our kids be resilient and ha...
Episode 54 - Training Kids to be Counter Cultural with Lee Nienhuis
August 16, 2022 04:20 - 26 minutes - 48 MBEpisode 54 - Training Kids to be Counter Cultural with Lee Nienhuis Change can happen in your home and culture - and it starts with YOU! Our friend, author & speaker Lee Nienhuis, reminds us that in order to walk out this change, it's not all upstream swimming — it's actually participating in what God wants to do in and through us. He partners with us in this journey and is even MORE invested in our children than we are! He is limitless in power, knowledge, and creativity — all we have to ...
Episode 53 - Preparing for the Launching Years with Brenda Yoder
August 09, 2022 04:20 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MBEpisode #53 - Preparing for the Launching Years with Brenda Yoder What does failing have to do with thriving? Brenda uses the phrase "don't steal the struggle" when talking about allowing kids to fall in order to soar. As parents, caregivers, and friends, we want to come alongside the children in our lives and save them from the pain of messing up, when in fact, working through mess-ups is the very thing they need! It gives them the confidence to know they CAN problem solve on their own — ...
Episode #53 - Preparing for the Launching Years with Brenda Yoder
August 09, 2022 04:20 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MBEpisode #53 - Preparing for the Launching Years with Brenda Yoder What does failing have to do with thriving? Brenda uses the phrase "don't steal the struggle" when talking about allowing kids to fall in order to soar. As parents, caregivers, and friends, we want to come alongside the children in our lives and save them from the pain of messing up, when in fact, working through mess-ups is the very thing they need! It gives them the confidence to know they CAN problem solve on their own — ...
Episode 52 - Helping Kids Overcome Insecurity with Jessie Seneca
August 02, 2022 04:20 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBEpisode 52 - Helping Kids Overcome Insecurity with Jessie Seneca Children are battling with high levels of insecurity starting at such an early age. They have this unspoken pressure to measure up to the world's standards as they are exposed to social media and the internet. Jessie talks to us about building these young ones up - encouraging and helping them to grow their confidence. She shares the truth that the closer we become to Christ the more secure we are going to be, and the more con...