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What does it look like to be a grandparent who is more than just a babysitter, but a faithful disciple-maker in the lives of the next generation? In this episode, Andre and Morgan sit down with Grant and Carol MacQuilkan to talk about the joys, challenges, and biblical calling of grandparenting.
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Produced by Sound of a Rose
Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction
01:53 Why It Matters
05:28 Making Grandchildren a Priority
08:00 Creating Meaningful Family Rhythms
12:35 The Value of Grandparents in a Child's Life
18:39 Navigating Difficult Relationships
24:58 Embracing the Mess & Parenting Differences
31:01 How Parents Can Invite Grandparents In
35:49 Lasting Memories Through Everyday Moments
41:14 Final Charge
Parenting was never meant to be done alone. In this episode, Andre and Morgan sit down with Millye Hale and Stephanie Ateek to talk about the gift of mentorship - why we need people a few steps ahead of us, what to look for in a mentor, and how these relationships can continually point us back to Jesus.
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Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction
01:39 Why Mentorship Matters
06:01 What Does This Look Like?
12:07 Barriers
20:22 Choosing A Mentor
24:48 The Goal Of Parenting
30:15 Remembering God's Faithfulness
33:26 Resources Aren't Enough
37:48 Finding Your People
40:12 Generational Faithfulness
How do we raise kids who develop a heart for serving others? In this episode of Aiming Arrows, Andre and Morgan sit down with Curt and Cole McClellan to explore how parents can intentionally cultivate a servant's heart in their children through everyday generosity, hospitality, and faithfully saying "yes" to the opportunities God provides.
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Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction
05:18 Why Serving Matters
08:50 Early Years
12:15 Everyday Generosity
14:10 Family Culture
17:39 Modeling a Heart to Serve
23:43 Can You Make Your Kids Serve?
26:31 The Power of Hospitality
30:17 "We're Too Busy to Serve"
Money discipleship starts long before kids get their first job. In this episode, Andre and Sonja Samson sit down with Brian and Morgan Buchek to talk about raising children who are generous, grateful, and wise with what God has entrusted to them. Together, they share ways parents can help their kids develop a biblical view of money through practices like giving, saving, setting aside reserves, and learning to manage an allowance from an early age.
For further resources, check out Faith & Finances for Kids
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Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction
04:48 Why Teaching Stewardship Matters
06:17 Principles of Faith and Finance
08:57 Giving, Savings, Reserves & Allowance
16:40 Equipping Your Kids and Developing Discipline
21:42 Discussing Your Finances with Your Kids
26:03 Cultivating a Heart of Generosity
30:24 Allowance: Earned or Given?
33:42 Final Thoughts
Joined by Kyle and Tresha Kaigler, Andre and Morgan discuss what it looks like to parent well in the middle of a busy, unpredictable summer. We talk about slowing down, embracing boredom, challenging our kids, and learning to steward this season as an opportunity rather than something to simply get through.
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Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction
03:44 Why This Conversation Matters
06:42 Rethinking Summer
08:25 How to Break Down Your Summer
13:24 Unique Fun
17:35 Slower Days
20:56 Challenge Your Kids
25:20 Let Your Kids Be Bored
32:47 Reorienting Our Hearts
37:32 Don't Wish Away The Season
41:11 Kid's Friends
44:55 Final Thoughts
Scot and Michelle Buchanan join us to talk about what it looks like to play the long game in parenting. Whether you're raising little ones or navigating a new relationship with your adult child, we explore trusting God's work in your kids' lives, staying faithful in the process, and keeping your eyes on the bigger picture.
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Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction
09:00 Your Child's Testimony
11:15 Leading By Example
18:20 Investment
23:30 Character Qualities
28:50 College Years
35:38 Parenting Adult Children
40:20 Trusting God
47:43 Parental Identity
50:20 Final Thoughts
What does it look like to raise kids who live on mission? In this episode, Cody and Carmelita Cox share how their family engages missionally - both in their everyday rhythms and through international travel. They share ways to involve your kids in serving others, while reminding us that you don't have to go across the world to live on mission - faithfulness starts right where you are.
For more information about CityBridge's July mission trip to Nuevo León, Mexico with Redeemed Mission House, please email redeemed.missionh@gmail.com
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Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction 02:16 Why This Conversation Matters 05:21 History of Missions 08:17 Aligning With Spouse 13:08 Advice When You Aren't Aligned 17:18 Barriers For Families 19:06 What Is a Mission Trip Really Like? 25:16 Fruit From Missions 32:30 On Mission Without Going 34:00 Navigating Differences with Community 38:30 Mission Trip With CityBridgeHow do we raise sons to date with integrity and purpose? Grant MacQuilkan and his son Andrew discuss discipling boys toward Christ-centered relationships, preparing them for godly manhood and future marriage.
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Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction
06:00 Foundational Principles
11:45 Grace & Truth
17:25 Different Wirings
22:35 How to Treat Women
28:08 Talking About Mom
34:10 Pride
35:25 Final Thoughts
Kendall Mapes and her dad, Kyle Kaigler, are back to talk about guiding daughters with biblical wisdom, building trust, and helping them pursue Christ above all else while navigating dating with confidence and discernment.
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Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction
03:40 Principles
08:10 Good Conversations
14:18 Dating Protocol
22:00 Alignment with your Spouse
24:00 Passport to Purity
29:50 Showing Compassion
33:40 Community
37:30 Recommendations
42:45 Recognizing Her Value
Mother–daughter relationships can be both a gift and a struggle. In this episode, we're joined by Summer Collins and Amanda Myers for an honest, faith-centered conversation about the tension, expectations, and grace that shape these relationships!
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Episode Overview
00:00 Introduction
05:30 Emotions & Coping Skills
10:30 Asking for Forgiveness
15:40 What Worked
20:45 Navigating Friendships
25:55 What Didn't Work
28:05 Challenges
34:00 Finding Your People
40:35 Praying For Your Kids
45:45 Final Thoughts
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