The Confident Parent

Kids With Good Social Skills Oct 23, 2024

Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. (Colossians 4:6)

1.) The 10 Foot Rule

2.) Look People In The Eye

3.) Do Not Interrupt

4.) Ask Questions, Even If The Other Person Doesn't

5.) Have The Expectations Talk

The Days Are Long, But The Years Are Short Oct 03, 2024

In this episode, we discover 3 concepts to remember when taking full advantage of our days with our kids, even when they are difficult, because time flies fast!

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT

1.) Enjoy each season

2.) What do you want the nights to look like now?

3.) What am I doing today for their tomorrow?

Bullying And How To Help My Kid Apr 13, 2024

ROMANS 12:17-21

17 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge;

I will pay them back,”

says the Lord.

20 Instead,

“If your enemies are hungry, feed them.

If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.

In doing this, you will heap

burning coals of shame on their heads.”

21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.

1.) PRAY

2.) TALK IT OUT (PLEASE STOP, THIS IS HOW IT MAKES ME FEEL)

3.) SELF DEFENSE

MATTHEW 18:15-17

15 If a brother sins against you, go to him privately and confront him with his fault. If he listens and confesses it, you have won back a brother. 16 But if not, then take one or two others with you and go back to him again, proving everything you say by these witnesses. 17 If he still refuses to listen, then take your case to the church, and if the church’s verdict favors you, but he won’t accept it, then the church should excommunicate him

Control To Influence Mar 21, 2024

As parents, we start off controlling every aspect of our child's life. We discuss practical ways to release control and begin to influence and when that right time is.

Psalms 14:2-3 NLT // Romans 3:1-12

”The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!“

How To Have The Dream Family Mar 09, 2024

”Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.“ ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Whose kingdom are you attempting to build? Your own? Your child's? God's Kingdom?

Discipling Your Child At Home // with Julie Pratt May 02, 2023

Julie Pratt is the Kidmin Director of Discipleship for the Assemblies of God. She shares her wisdom and experience on how to disciple our children at home.

Mad Dad Mar 01, 2023

20 You children must always obey your fathers and mothers, for that pleases the Lord. 21 Fathers, don’t scold your children so much that they become discouraged and quit trying. (Colossians 3:20-21 TLB)

1 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,[a] for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”[b]

4 Fathers,[c] do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. (Ephesians 6:1-4 NLT)

Don’t discipline because of anger, discipline to teach and restore the relationship

Conquering Your Child's Anxiety // with Martin Castro Nov 22, 2022

Anxiety Relief for Kids: On-the-Spot Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Worry, Panic, and Avoidance by Bridget Flynn Walker PhD

CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

“Stronger, resilient, mentally flexible person”

Raising Perfect Sons // with Jamie + Joy Herbst Sep 30, 2022

Raising Perfect Daughters PART 2 // with John and Stephanie Sosa Aug 13, 2022

Raising Perfect Daughters PART 1 // with John and Stephanie Sosa Jul 13, 2022

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit For Your Child May 17, 2022

What is it?

Holy Spirit is our helper to live godly lives
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity (Father, Son, Spirit)
He is a gift from God
Baptism is not salvation

Why do I want it for my child?

Living for Jesus is hard
Holy Spirit teaches
But when the Father sends the Comforter instead of me—and by the Comforter I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you much, as well as remind you of everything I myself have told you. (John 14:26)
Guides you
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. (John 16:13)
Gives us power
But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power to testify about me with great effect, to the people in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth, about my death and resurrection.” (Acts 1:8)
Power to be a witness

How do I receive it?

Ask for the gift
The physical evidence that you’ve received this supernatural gift is speaking in tongues, a supernatural language from God.
Holy Spirit won’t force you to do this
Holy Spirit gives you the words, you speak them

Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those listening! 45 The Jews who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit would be given to Gentiles too! 46-47 But there could be no doubt about it,[c] for they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. (Acts 10:44-47)

Keep asking for it
When you want something, you keep asking
Can ask anywhere, anytime
Sometimes Jesus wants us to care more about Him than the gift
Keep obeying and loving Jesus daily, making Him #1.
God doesn’t give the gift out just willy nilly

What happens next?

Being baptized is just the start
A greater love for God and people
Having God’s eyes, God’s heart
Easier to witness
Holy Spirit will help you not sin
Pray in tongues at will
When I pray in a group, I often pray in the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentlest, and self control
Gifts of the Spirit
Prophecy,

How to lead your child into it?

Teach you kid about the Holy Spirit
Might feel weird, but it is supernatural
You might feel unqualified
Share what you’ve learned today

Receive the Baptism yourself, share your story

Encourage your child to seek the Holy Spirit on their own
Pray with them/over them
If you make it not weird, it wont be
If you make it weird, it’ll be weird
Why should your house be a weird place to pray for the gift of the Spirit?
Ask about it, talk about it

Encourage your child to seek the Holy Spirit on their own

Sports Over Church Mar 08, 2022

Rick and Theresa Senk share their experience raising their kids and the very real battle for their kids' soul that took place once sports entered the picture.

The Parental Art of Letting Go Feb 04, 2022

Letting go is difficult. It's an art, not a science.

We teach our kids now to let them go. (Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-9).

We as parents hold on tightly because we want to be in control instead of trusting God to lead our kids.

Shaping Generous Kids Dec 03, 2021

Being generous is believing there’s always enough to share, no matter how much you have.

1.) Everything we have has come from God

2.) Share your family's blessings and needs

3.) Model It

4.) Find ways for them to serve at home

5.) Pray for a generous heart

Tracking Your Child's Spiritual Growth Nov 02, 2021

Galatians 5:16-23

16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. 17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.

22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Pray For Your Child's Heart Sep 23, 2021

As parents, we’re trying to set our kids up for success while also enjoying their day to day. In this episode, we'll share the importance of praying for your child's heart and some specific ways to pray.

Proverbs 4:23

Guard your heart above all else,

for it determines the course of your life.

Jeremiah 17:9-10

“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things,

and desperately wicked.

Who really knows how bad it is?

But I, the Lord, search all hearts

and examine secret motives.

I give all people their due rewards,

according to what their actions deserve.”

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

5 Ways To Create A Godly School Year At Home Aug 26, 2021

1.) God Centered Routine

Build your schedule around God

2.) 2 Goals For Your Child

3.) Ask Specific, Open Ended Questions

4.) Have a Family Fun Day/Night

Eat at the table as a family

5.) Be Aware Of What Your Kids Are Doing With Tech

Discipline Towards Relationship Jul 30, 2021

Punishment is payback. Discipline should fix the broken relationship.

Model Your Faith & Talk About Jesus Often Jun 23, 2021

We all want a Godly family that likes each other - even after our kids are grown and out of the house. So how do we create that in real life? Two things we as parents can do to create a Godly home - model our faith and talk about Jesus often.

5 Tips To Survive Coronavirus As A Parent //with guest Stephanie Humpa Mar 18, 2020

Watch the video Podcast at youtu.be/T1YtwG8hxsY

Take It Day By Day

- This situation is unprecedented.
- Things are constantly changing.
- This is our new norm.

All Of The Resources Are Overwhelming

- Figure out what you want your day to look like and find resources for that.
- Limit social media

Make Spiritual Life A Priority

- God has given us this opportunity to focus on Him
- Visit oakcreekag.org/kidslive

It’s ok/essential to have alone/spouse time

Fear not

- There’s a lot of unknown right now
- God’s got this. Pray for the joy of the Lord to be your strength and peace that transcends all understanding.

Leading Your Kids Towards The Holy Spirit // with guest Kelly Presson Feb 26, 2020

The Holy Spirit is the person of God we interact with most today. Kelly Presson, Director of Leadership Development for Children's Ministry Leaders at the National Office of the Assemblies of God shares insight on how to do that as a parent.

When Your Child Is Exposed To Bad Stuff // with guest Carrie Lutter Jan 22, 2020

- Create a home/environment where your child feels safe to talk to you

- Explain the 'why' behind the answers or reasoning

- Get to know the parents of your child's friends

- Have dialogue with child's friends' parents about what is allowed and not allowed for your child

- Ask questions about sleepovers/events when your child returns home

Preventing A Child Centered Home // with guest Jon Brooks Dec 11, 2019

- Defining a child centered home vs Christ centered home

- Creating a vision for your marriage/family

- Vision Retreat (getaway experience)

- Why did God put us together?

- What has God called us to accomplish to further His purpose?

- What are the major ethical and moral standards we want our families to live by?

- What kind of things do we want people say about us?

- Are there any words of correction or direction God is speaking to us?

FROZEN II - Family Review Nov 22, 2019

Sisterly bond
Do the Next Right Thing
- When you don’t know what to do, just take one step at a time and do the next right thing.
Righting the Wrongs of the Father
Unity
Elsa Parallels Jesus' Resurrection

Discipline - Listen & Obey The First Time Right Away Nov 13, 2019

Discipline comes out of love for our kids and direction for their lives.

LISTEN & OBEY THE FIRST TIME RIGHT AWAY

Obey the first time asked
Consequence immediately follows if no obedience
Follow up conversation that points them towards Jesus

- Consequence depends on the crime

- Consistency

- Pray for their heart

Using Halloween For Spiritual Growth Oct 23, 2019

Scary stuff is everywhere and we can't avoid Halloween. So let's leverage it for spiritual growth!

WHERE I’M COMING FROM BIBLICALLY

God is a god of peace and joy
Jesus came to bring people back to life from death and sin
Jesus is described as the hope and light of the world
If you’re a follower of Jesus, then our worldview should correlate with Jesus
- Jesus came to bring healing, not glorify sickness
- Through His death we gain eternal life, the end result being the focus not his death
- Eternity is real and the missions of every Jesus follows is to get people to Heaven, not Hell

HOW TO TALK ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY

Decide with your spouse, by yourself where you stand
You can talk about these things without adding a spooky factor to it
Death is the main topic of Halloween
- Give a Christian understanding of death
- God didn’t want us to die, but sin caused death. Jesus came to save us.
Fear
- Try and identify fear
  - What is scary about it?
  - What is the concern will happen?
- Bible stories (Lazarus mummy, Daniel and being afraid)
- “Goodbye fear, God is here!”
- Prayer with and for

SAFE ACTION STEPS FOR YOUR FAMILY

Protect their innocence as long as possible
Pass out Jesus loves kids cards to Trick or Treaters
Illustrated sermon
It’s ok to avoid scary aisles, houses, etc.
Can do activities without adding the scary/death factor
- Pumpkin carving, painting.
It’s ok to not watch Halloween themed tv episodes
- Right Now Media (oakcreekag.org/rightnow)

Why Missions Matters For Kids Oct 09, 2019

What is missions?
- Fulfilling the mission Jesus sent us on to reach our world for Christ
What is a missionary?
- Someone who dedicates their life to sharing the Gospel with others, usually in foreign countries.

BGMC (Boys & Girls Missionary Challenge)
- The Assemblies of God kids missions program
- Accessible funds for missionaries to use for ministry

Why should missions matter to your kids?
- Obeys Christ (making an eternal impact)
- Builds compassion
- Develops a generous heart
- Creates entrepreneurial drive
- The church working together, we do this together

Importance of Church Camps & Events // with guest Mark Kilcoyne Aug 07, 2019

In this special on location episode we chat with Mark Kilcoyne, the Assemblies of God Wisconsin Northern Michigan Network Discipleship Director, at Spencer Lake in Waupaca, WI during Kids Camp. He shares insight as the Director of many camps and events that hundreds of kids attend. We'll explore the importance of sending your kids to Church camps and events for their spiritual growth and the benefits it provides parents in their quest to become the confident spiritual leader.

Patterns For Engaging With The Bible // with guest Carrie Lutter Jul 11, 2019

The Bible will change your life! In this episode, we're discovering patterns and techniques you can implement today to lead your family to interact with the Living Word of God! Featured guest - Carrie Lutter, Preschool Director at Oak Creek Assembly of God.

RECOMMENDED BIBLES FOR KIDS:

- Fire Bible For Kids

- Jesus Storybook Bible

- The Action Bible

- Bible App For Kids Storybook Bible

Toy Story 4 Family Review Jun 21, 2019

Is Toy Story 4 safe for your family? We'll also explore themes from the movie that you can use to lead your kids to a deeper relationship with Jesus and who God created them to be.

THEMES:

- Our Purpose

- That Inner Voice

- Trying To Become Something For Someone Else

- Value In Creation

- Life Transitions

- Becoming The Hero or Villain

The 3 4s of Parenting Jun 11, 2019

Good parenting is more than being intentional, it's requires being strategic. In this episode, we'll explore the 3 4s to parenting! These are 3 stages, routines, and patterns with four steps that you already have that you can leverage today to bring your family closer together and to Jesus.

1.) 4 STAGES OF PARENTING

- 1-5 Years // Discipline Years

- 5-12 Years // Why Years

- 12-18 Year // Connecting Years

- 18+ // Friendship Years

2.) 4 ROUTINES OF EVERY FAMILY

- Drive Time

- Eat Time

- Play Time

- Bed Time

3.) 4 SIGNS OF PERSONAL SPIRITUAL GROWTH

- Private Devotions

- Taught Jesus' Truth

- Godly Friendships

- Personal Ministry

You can learn more about the Children's Ministry of Oak Creek Assembly of God at OakCreekAG.org/kids

Navigating Phases // with guest Stephanie Humpa Jun 05, 2019

Phases can be fun and enjoyable moments in your child’s life… or they can be miserable. The days are long, but the years are short. In this episode with guest Stephanie Humpa, we’ll explore how to navigate the constantly changing phases of our children’s life and stay on track for who we want our family to be.

Phases change, but our constants shouldn’t

Explore tools about navigating phases at justaphase.com

You can learn more about the Children's Ministry of Oak Creek Assembly of God at OakCreekAG.org/kids

Teaser May 29, 2019

In this teaser, Joshua Humpa will explain where the idea for this Podcast sprung from and the hope we have for your family as a result of listening. You can learn more about the Children's Ministry of Oak Creek Assembly of God at OakCreekAG.org/kids

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