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How To Teach Your Kids the Christian Worldview (with Elizabeth Urbanowicz) - Episode 57 Mar 13, 2023

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The Christian worldview is challenged like never before in American culture. With a majority of kids leaving the faith after they leave the nest, Christian parents need to prioritize establishing a biblical worldview in the lives of our children.

Our kids can’t keep what they don’t own, and they can’t own what they haven't received.

But how do we teach our kids the Christian worldview?

What foundational principles need to be covered and how do we break it down for young minds to grasp?

Catherine’s guest in this episode is an expert at teaching the Christian worldview to children. Elizabeth Urbanowicz holds a B.S. from Gordon College in Elementary Education and Spanish, an M.S.Ed. from Northern Illinois University in Literacy Education, and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University.

Several years into her teaching experience, Elizabeth realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. Elizabeth began searching for curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. After not finding materials that effectively met this need, she created a curriculum that did.

Foundation Worldview exists to equip Christian parents with the resources they need to train children to soundly interpret Scripture, carefully evaluate every idea they encounter, and understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Elizabeth firmly believes that the Christian youth exodus can be a thing of the past. When kids are equipped to soundly interpret Scripture, they will quickly develop a biblical worldview. When kids are taught to think well, they can carefully evaluate the messages they are exposed to each day.

To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine’s website.

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CPCW WORLDVIEW SERIES REFERENCED:

EPISODE 6: 5 Reasons You Should Teach Your Kids about Other Worldviews

EPISODE 7: What Worldviews Are Competing with Your Kids Faith?

EPISODE 8: What Sets the Christian Worldview Apart from Other Worldviews?

EPISODE 9: How Does the Christian Worldview Create a World We All Want To Live In

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

“Only 4 Percent of Gen Z Have a Biblical Worldview”, Impact 360/Barna Research

“Atheism Doubles Among Gen Z”, Barna Research

“Do We Live in a Post-Modern Society?”, William Lane Craig

SCRIPTURE MENTIONED:

John 18:37

John 14:6

John 1:1

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How To Teach the Next Generation To Pray (with Erica Renaud) - Episode 56 Feb 27, 2023

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There is no greater discipline that we can teach our children than the daily practice of prayer. Communing with our heavenly Father is the lifeblood of our faith.

But how do we teach our kids to pray?

Catherine wraps up this series on Gen Z by exploring that question.

Joining Catherine to discuss this vital topic is Erica Renaud, author of the brand new book Pray with Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer. In addition to being a captivating speaker and writer, Erica is a mother five kids ages 18 to 6, and she is passionate about prayer.

Together, Catherine and Erica investigate what prayer is, why we pray, what prayer accomplishes, how to prepare for prayer, and how to respond when our prayers aren’t answered the way we hoped—all using terminology that your kids can understand. Their conversation is insightful, practical, encouraging, enlightening, and refreshing.

You don’t have to be an expert on prayer to teach your children how to pray... so breathe a sigh of relief, moms and dads! You just have to be willing to guide your kids on a journey to engage with God.

OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:

EPISODE 55: “The 5 Greatest Cultural Challenges Facing Gen Z” with Dr. Jonathan Morrow

EPISODE 54: “5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know about Gen Z” with Dr. Jonathan Morrow

EPISODE 53: “Practical Ways to Disciple Gen Z” with Dana Che

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Erica’s Website

Erica’s Book: Pray with Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer

Erica’s Instagram and Facebook Pages

EPISODES ON PRAYER MENTIONED

EPISODE 13: “4 Types of Prayer Every Believer Should Know”

EPISODE 14: “How To Battle for Your Kids in Prayer”

EPISODE 15: “What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer?”

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Watchman Nee: Let Us Pray

Watchman Nee: The Prayer and Ministry of the Church

SCRIPTURE MENTIONED:

2 Chronicles 2:9

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The 5 Greatest Cultural Challenges Facing Gen Z (with Dr. Jonathan Morrow) - Ep. 55 Feb 13, 2023

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Every generation has faced challenges from the culture, but the intensity and ferocity of the challenges facing Gen Z is new. These challenges are pummeling the next generation like waves, one after another after another.

What are the cultural waves facing Gen Z?

We can’t respond to them if we don’t know what they are.

Joining Catherine again to discuss these cultural waves is Dr. Jonathan Morrow, the director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has been equipping students and parents in biblical worldview, apologetics, and culture for over 16 years and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. He holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and a Doctorate in Worldview and Culture from Talbot School of Theology. An adjunct professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University, Jonathan has authored several books on apologetics and resides near Atlanta with his wife of 20 years and three kids.

In this episode, Jonathan dives deep into his area of expertise to illuminate and connect these cultural waves. They are:

Scientism

Relativism

Tribalism

Sexual Revolution 2.0

Progressive Christianity

Each successive wave builds on the one that precedes it. Understanding these waves will help parents, grandparents, mentors, and guides of Gen Z to better equip and disciple them.

OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:

EPISODE 54: “5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know about Gen Z” with Dr. Jonathan Morrow

EPISODE 53: “Practical Ways to Disciple Gen Z” with Dana Che

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Jonathan Morrow’s website

Impact 360 Institute

BOOKS & ARTICLES MENTIONED:

The Magician’s Twin: C.S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society by John G. West

The “A Study Has Found…” Fallacy by Martin Cothran

BOOKS BY JONATHAN MORROW:

Welcome to College: A Christ-Followers Guide for the Journey

Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority

Is God Just a Human Invention?: And Seventeen Other Questions Raised by New Atheists

Want more on Christian Apologetics for Parents? Visit https://www.crosswalk.com/author/catherine-segars/

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5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Gen Z (with Dr. Jonathan Morrow) – Ep. 54 Jan 31, 2023

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The gap between generations has never been greater. Understanding the unique aspects and challenges of Gen Z is vital if we want to reach this generation with the truth of the Christian worldview.

How well are we doing?

Recent statistics show that half of Gen Z children raised in the church are leaving the faith after they leave the nest, and recent research from Barna shows that only 4% of Gen Z has a Biblical worldview.

How do you disciple them?

How do you relate?

What obstacles do they face and how can you teach them to pray?

To answer those questions, Catherine launched a new 4-part series on Gen Z.

Joining her for the second installment is Dr. Jonathan Morrow, the director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute. Jonathan has been equipping students and parents in biblical worldview, apologetics, and culture for over 16 years and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. He holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and a Doctorate in Worldview and Culture from Talbot School of Theology. An adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University, Jonathan has authored several books on apologetics and resides near Atlanta with his wife of 20 years and three kids.

In this episode, Jonathan helps bridge the gap to Gen Z by sharing five things that every parent needs to know about this generation.

OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:

EPISODE 54: “Practical Ways to Disciple Gen Z” with Dana Che

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Jonathan’s website

Impact 360 Institute

BOOKS BY JONATHAN MORROW:

Welcome to College: A Christ-Followers Guide for the Journey

Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority

Is God Just a Human Invention?: And Seventeen Other Questions Raised by New Atheists

GUIDES MENTIONED:

Gen Z: The Culture, Beliefs, and Motivations Shaping This Generation (Volume 1)

Gen Z: Caring for Young Souls and Cultivating Resilience (Volume 2)

RESEARCH:

Barna Research: “Only 4 Percent of Gen Z Have a Biblical Worldview”

OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED:

EPISODE 48: “How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide?”

EPISODE 49: “What Can We Learn from a Survivor of Teen Suicide?”

*Note that in this interview I said “Hawkins and Dickens.” I meant to say “Hitchens and Dawkins.”

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Practical Ways to Disciple Gen-Z (with Dana Che) - Episode 53 Jan 16, 2023

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Raising the next generation presents some very unique challenges. Recent statistics show that half of Gen Z children raised in the church are leaving the faith after they leave the nest. And recent research from Barna shows that only 4% of Gen Z has a Biblical worldview.

How do you disciple them?

How do you relate?

What obstacles do they face and how can you teach them to pray?

Catherine and her guests will answer all of those questions in this new 4-part series on Gen Z.

Joining her for the premier episode of this series is special guest Dana Che, marriage coach and host of Real Relationship Talk, a podcast that delivers authentic, inspirational relationship advice for your most intimate relationships. Dana, a mother of four Gen Z’rs, shares her relationship expertise and hard-earned advice on how to disciple the next generation through everyday conversations with your kids. She shows us how to make an infinite God relatable to our little ones while engaging our teens and adult children through the challenges all around them.

This episode is chocked full of practical advice, wisdom from a wealth of experience, and a lot of laughter as these two mamas get real about discipling Gen Z.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Dana Che’s podcast and website: https://realrelationshiptalk.com/; https://danache.com/

Statistics on Gen Z:

4% have a Biblical worldview: https://bit.ly/2EKn7bM

Most leave the faith: https://bit.ly/3XhCXSH

“Unashamed” by LeCrae: https://bit.ly/3ZEB2JD

SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:

Deuteronomy 11:18-21
Psalm 103:7
Hebrews 11:25
Deuteronomy 30:19
Psalm 103:14

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12 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Kids This Year - Episode 52 Jan 02, 2023

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How can you eat better, sleep better, exercise better, work better, play better, spend better, save better, serve better, worship better, and pray better? Those are very good questions to ask at the beginning of a new year.

But how can you improve your relationship with your kids this year?

Now that’s a question to put at the top of the list.

In this special New Year’s episode, Catherine specifically talks about how we can improve our relationships with our kids.

CPCW spends a lot of time counteracting the onslaught of secular ideology and theology that is coming against our children in an attempt to subvert their faith, and that is critically important work for us to do. But we can’t really help our kids with those ideas if we don’t have a solid relationship with them to start with.

So this episode is all about improving our relationship with our kids. Catherine offers 12 ways that you could do that—including the question every parent needs to ask their child—to provide a great way to start off the new year in our families.

LINKS:

Scripture list to pray over children: https://catherinesegars.com/

EPISODES REFERENCED:

Episode 22: “13 Ways To Be a Better Parent in 2022” https://bit.ly/3G5Ng58

Episode 13: “What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3C8NVRR

Episode 14: “How To Battle for Your Kids in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3i4MNYI

Episode 15: “What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer” https://bit.ly/3CewNKN

Episode 37: “7 Ways To Bless Your Kids with Words” https://bit.ly/3WwN4mi

Episode 49: “How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide?” https://bit.ly/3Z2zwjY

Episode 50: “What Can We Learn from a Survivor of Teen Suicide?” https://bit.ly/3WALZtP

GAMES REFERENCED:

Apples to Apples: https://amzn.to/3Z3f5Dy

Settlers of Catan: https://amzn.to/3VBilmL

Rummikub: https://amzn.to/3YYYMb1

Lost Cities: https://amzn.to/3FY4H7y

Other Game Recommendations:

For families: Do You Really Know Your Child? https://amzn.to/3CcsBez

For couples: The Date Deck https://amzn.to/3IdPrWR

Bob Ross Stuffed Doll: https://amzn.to/3WVOoip

BOOK REFERENCED:

“Praying God’s Word” by Beth Moore: https://bit.ly/3VA1fWu

SCRIPTURE REFERENCED:

Numbers 6:24-26

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5 Family-Centered Films for Christmas - Episode 51 Dec 19, 2022

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Finding worthwhile holiday entertainment is quite a challenge these days. A recent list of “The Top 100 Christmas Movies of All Time” on Rotten Tomatoes placed a movie called “Tangerine” at number 4. Brace yourself for the description:

“After hearing that her boyfriend/pimp cheated on her while she was in jail, a transgender sex worker and her best friend set out to find him and teach him and his new lover a lesson.”

According to the largest movie review website in the world, this is the fourth-best Christmas movie OF ALL TIME. What exactly transgendered prostitution and revenge have to do with the birth of our Lord is unclear, but parents are certainly struggling to find family-friendly entertainment when this is what the film industry celebrates.

In this episode, Catherine offers five wholesome, family-centered Christmas movies for your viewing pleasure this holiday season. She has a recommendation for the kids, the guys, the girls, the couples, and the whole family. Several of them have a strong Christian theme, and they are all off the beaten path making them truly “fresh.”

Merry Christmas from CPCW!

Links:

“The 100 Best Christmas Movies of All Time” according to Rotten Tomatos: https://bit.ly/3YulRlI

CATHERINE’S KIDS’ PICK: “Journey to the Christmas Star” https://amzn.to/3FBOFQC

CATHERINE’S GUY’S PICK: “Joyeux Noel” (Merry Christmas) https://amzn.to/3V2T84p

CATHERINE’S GIRL’S PICK: “The Christmas Candle” https://amzn.to/3HSZdxg

CATHERINE’S DATE NIGHT PICK: “The Family Man” https://amzn.to/3uWxDYs

CATHERINE’S FAMILY PICK: “The Nativity Story” https://amzn.to/3Wom0Fp

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Should We Baptize Our Babies? | Kainos Project Dec 19, 2022

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Baptism is an important part of being a Christian, regardless of your theological tradition. However, we can’t all seem to agree upon exactly how we’re supposed to do it.

In this special episode, Catherine provides a special preview of Kainos Project, another podcast on the LifeAudio podcast network that's perfect for parents! Every week, hosts Dale and Tamara Chamberlain help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings.

Tune in to hear Dale and Tamara discuss the different traditions and beliefs surrounding baptism in the western Church, where they find their scriptural support, and how these views affect our faith and theology overall.

LISTEN & FOLLOW KAINOS PROJECT:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kainos-project/id1508890853
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FLwkMnnFwukDXzzDuLgJi
Website: https://kainosproject.com/podcasts

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What Can We Learn from a Survivor of Teen Suicide? (with Emma Benoit) - Episode 50 Dec 12, 2022

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Did you know that 20 young people take their own lives every single day in the United States?

Catherine recently sat down with one such teen for a two-part series on suicide. Emma Benoit had a picture-perfect life. She was a vibrant, beautiful 16-year-old varsity cheerleader whose secret battle with anxiety led her to take a gun, point it at her chest, and pull the trigger. Only 1% of people with self-inflicted gunshot wounds survive. Emma is in that 1%. She is an absolute miracle and an inspiration.

Joining Catherine and Emma for this vital conversation is Jennifer Ellers, a Christian counselor, crisis responder, and trainer. Jennifer has authored a course on youth suicide and is an instructor of the American Association of Christian Counselor’s Hope-Focused 3-R Suicide Program.

In Episode 49, part one of this series, Jennifer discussed the explosion of suicides occurring in very young children and shared the signs we should look for in kids under the age of twelve as Emma shared her journey leading up to the day that she attempted to end her life.

This episode, part two of that interview, picks up just after Emma pulled the trigger. It focuses on the spiritual, mental, and physical aspects of suicide, the signs we should look for in older children, specific steps we can take to prevent suicide, and Emma’s recovery.

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a 2019 study revealed that 8.9% of youth in grades 9-12 reported that they had made at least one suicide attempt in the past twelve months. There has been a 33% increase in suicides since 1999. Suicide is now the 2nd leading cause of death in young people.

Look for Catherine’s upcoming article on youth suicide to see all the signs parents should look for in their children and recommendations on how to prevent suicide in your family.

Links:
Other Episodes in this Series:
Episode 49 – “How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide? Emma Benoit Interview (Part One)” https://bit.ly/3uNfKuV

Suicide prevention hotline: call or text 988. (This 3-digit code, launched in July of 2022, will connect you to the national suicide hotline.)

“My Ascension” the documentary: www.myascension.us
Emma Benoit/My Ascension Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/myascension
American Association of Christian Counselors: https://aacc.net/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Study: https://bit.ly/3uoWLqz
Kevin Hine’s story: https://bit.ly/3XOpfr8
Kevin Hines’ website: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/

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How Do We Combat the Epidemic of Teen Suicide? (with Emma Benoit) - Episode 49 Dec 05, 2022

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Did you know that 20 young people take their own lives every single day in the United States?
Catherine recently sat down with one such teen for a two-part series on suicide. Emma Benoit had a picture-perfect life. She was a vibrant, beautiful 16-year-old varsity cheerleader whose secret battle with anxiety led her to take a gun, point it at her chest, and pull the trigger. Only 1% of people with self-inflicted gunshot wounds survive. Emma is in that 1%. She is an absolute miracle and an inspiration.
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a 2019 study revealed that 8.9% of youth in grades 9-12 reported that they had made at least one suicide attempt in the past twelve months. There has been a 33% increase in suicides since 1999. Suicide is now the 2nd leading cause of death in young people.
Joining Catherine and Emma for this vital conversation is Jennifer Ellers, a Christian counselor, crisis responder, and trainer. Jennifer has authored a course on youth suicide and is an instructor of the American Association of Christian Counselor’s Hope-Focused 3-R Suicide Program.
In this episode (part one), Jennifer shares the signs we should look for in younger children (under the age of twelve) who are contemplating suicide as Emma share’s her journey leading up to the day that she attempted to end her life.
Next week’s episode (part two) will focus on the spiritual, mental, and physical aspects of suicide, the signs we should look for in older children, specific steps we can take to prevent suicide, and Emma’s recovery.
Look for Catherine’s upcoming article on youth suicide to learn all the signs parents should look for in their children and recommendations on how to prevent suicide in your family.
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE:
Simply call or text 988. This 3-digit code, launched in July of 2022, will connect you to the national suicide hotline.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
“My Ascension” the documentary: www.myascension.us
Emma Benoit/My Ascension Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/myascension
American Association of Christian Counselors: https://aacc.net/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Study: https://bit.ly/3uoWLqz
Kevin Hine’s story: https://bit.ly/3XOpfr8
Kevine Hines’ website: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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