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Archive Episode 13: Jeff Helton and Laura Glover Jul 31, 2018

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Recently we had the privilege to host a conversation between Jeff Helton and Laura Glover. Jeff and Laura are both parents of young adults and have developed a friendship over the years through their common work. Jeff has been a pastor and counselor for years and Laura is an addiction counselor at Cumberland Heights, a non-profit alcohol and drug addiction treatment center. Jeff talks to Laura about what parents should know as they try to navigate alcohol and substance abuse issues with their adolescents. For more information about Cumberland Heights, visit CumberlandHeights.org.

Archive Episode 12: Nate Larkin Shares His Story Jun 12, 2018

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In this episode you'll hear from Nate Larkin, founder of the Samson Society. Nate travels the country speaking on sexual addiction. He shares with us his own journey of pornography addiction and offers some observations on this critical topic facing adolescents today. Pornography is one of the most under discussed crises facing our society today. With great humility and transparency, Nate shares his heart for this next generation and challenges parents to think about how we can be part of the solution. Check out SamsonSociety.com to learn more about Nate's work. Check out Nate's book Samson and The Pirate Monks on Amazon or other Christian book outlets. You can get his newest book, Beyond Accountability for free at Discipleship.org. For web/mobile based resources, check out FightTheNewDrug.org and the Fortify app.

Archive Episode 11: Curtis Zackery Jun 05, 2018

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We recently sat down with our good friend Curtis Zackery, or as many of you probably know him, CZ. CZ is a teaching pastor at Church of the City, but his first job with a church was as a youth pastor. In this conversation he shares about his life growing up and what he learned about parenting from his time as a youth pastor. CZ also just wrote his first book, Soul Rest. The book looks at God's invitation for us to find rest in him. With so many parents and students alike feeling stressed out and over-worked, we were excited for CZ to share some encouragement to the parent who is having hard time finding their own rest.

Archive Episode 10: Christy Nockels May 30, 2018

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Christy Nockels is a well known worship leader, songwriter, artist, and podcaster. She is ALSO a mom to three adolescents. We recently had the opportunity to sit down for a wide-ranging discussion on all things parenting. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. The instrumental version of Christy's latest album Be Held: Lullabies for the Beloved is available now at all places digital music is sold. Follow her on social media @ChristyNockels. Listen to her podcast Glorious in the Mundane.

Archive Episode 09: Alicia Lewis, L.M.F.T. May 17, 2018

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In this episode, we are joined by marriage and family therapist Alicia Lewis. Matt spoke with Alicia about how we can help our kids navigate their journey of discovering their identity. She shares great wisdom on developmental stages, questions to ask, and tips for having important conversations.

Archive Episode 08: The Two Questions Every Kid Is Asking May 10, 2018

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This episode is a recording from a recent talk Matt gave to parents at Church of the City. All adolescents are on a journey to find their own identity. In this talk Matt invites parents to consider that all adolescent behavior finds its root in the two questions every child is asking. Do I matter and do I belong?

Archive Episode 07: Robert Beeson of Solo Parent Society May 01, 2018

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Matt sat down with Robert Beeson from the Solo Parent Society. After a long and successful career in the music and entertainment business, Robert recently left a company he founded to devote himself full time to his work with the Solo Parent Society. SPS is working to support the 1/3 of families in our country who are being led by a single parent. They create community, provide resources, and train churches to better support single parents. Regardless of what kind of parenting season you find yourself in right now, we think you'll find this conversation with Robert both encouraging and enlightening. His book Going Solo is available on Amazon. Check out soloparentsociety.com and the Solo Parent Society Facebook page as well.

Archive Episode 06: Patsy Clairmont Apr 23, 2018

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Today we interview Patsy Clairmont. She is an author and a well-known speaker, but she is also a mother and a grandmother. Though she has been in the public eye for a few decades now, she struggled with crippling anxiety as a young mother. She offers hope and encouragement to parents in all seasons of life.

Archive Episode 05: Gabe Lyons on Shaping a Biblical Worldview in Our Children Jan 24, 2018

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Our guest today is Gabe Lyons, founder and president of Q. In this episode Gabe shares the best data we have available about about how young people in America view the Bible. After explaining this information, the conversation shifts to talking about how we can shape a Biblical worldview in our children. We conclude by sharing some of our favorite resources and practical tips for helping families engage Scripture together. Resources shared are listed below. To see more about what Gabe and his team are working on, visit QIdeas.org. Books authored or co-authored by Gabe///Good Faith: Being a Christian When Society Thinks You're Irrelevant and Extreme (Baker 2016); The Next Christians (Doubleday 2010); UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity and Why It Matters (Baker 2007) Resources mentioned in episode///TheBibleProject.com; SheReadsTruth.com; HeReadsTruth.com; YouVersion Bible app; Faithlife Study Bible app.

Archive Episode 04: What Do Our Kids Think About the Bible? Jan 18, 2018

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In this episode, Matt addresses some of the most frequent questions he's hearing from teenagers as they try to engage with the Bible. He challenges parents to consider how we are influencing our kids with regards to understanding Scripture. He shares some good news (they're so curious!) and some sobering news (many don't know how to read the Bible). This episode is a recording of a live event Matt did in November, 2017. Be sure to check out our next episode, recorded the same day, a conversation with Gabe Lyons from Q.

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