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What Harrison Butker's Viral Speech Reveals About Our Cultural Moment May 28, 2024

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Football star Harrison Butker's comments on motherhood have sparked intense reactions from the culture over the past few weeks. Many are denouncing his comments as sexist, calling him a bigot, and saying he demeaned women by promoting the vocation of homemaker. In this episode, Brett and Erin examine Butker's comments and the culture's reaction and discuss how this viral moment is the perfect opportunity to practice critiquing the culture with your kids.

Articles Mentioned:

Harrison Butker doxxed on X: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/city-kansas-city-separated-employee-doxed-harrison-butker-following-speech-mayor-says

NFL's Senior Vice President and chief diversity and inclusion officer's statement: https://people.com/harrison-butker-nfl-does-not-share-views-in-graduation-speech-8649229

Kansas City Star Article: https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mcdowell/article288517451.html

The Value Of Life & The Greatest Injustice Of Our Time w/ Megan Almon May 21, 2024

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The issue of abortion is a hotly contested political issue and therefore, many Christians are tempted to ignore and avoid it. However, the issues underlying the abortion debate have far-reaching consequences beyond abortion itself. What is a human being? What makes people valuable? Our answers to these questions will impact not only the question of abortion but how we view those around us. At the 2024 Coram Deo Conference in Florida, Megan Almon addresses and answers the questions at the heart of the debate surrounding the greatest injustice of our time.

Watch the video version of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsbW9m0IOWM

What Happens When A Teen Mom Chooses Life? w/ Erin Kunkle May 14, 2024

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A senior in high school…and pregnant?! That’s when God’s grace became so evident in Erin Kunkle’s life. At the 2024 MAVEN Coram Deo Conference in Florida, Erin talked about facing the reality of becoming a single teen mom months before her high school graduation and how God’s grace rescued her in her time of need. Her story is also a powerful reminder of the intrinsic value of every human life.

Should You Take Your Kids To Funerals? | MAVEN Parent Podcast Replay May 07, 2024

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Parents struggle with how much to protect their kids from the difficulties of life, especially the passing of a loved one. When it comes to the reality of death, are our kids ready to confront the pain and suffering that accompanies it? The Kunkle Family recently experienced a loss and are navigating this as well. So we're replaying one of our early episodes on this very topic: Should we take kids to a funeral? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss a biblical worldview perspective on life and death and how it should inform our parenting on this tough issue.

Is The Old Testament Too R-Rated For Kids? w/ Dr. Paul Copan Apr 30, 2024

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Should we even read the Old Testament to our kids? The Old Testament has some rough passages: genocide, sex, idol worship, etc. And it can raise some tough theological questions that we might not be prepared for. In this episode, Brett and Erin interview Dr. Paul Copan a professor of philosophy, a widely-published author, and a skilled apologist on why we should not shy away from navigating these tough Old Testament passages with our kids.

Watch our interview with Greg Koukl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrpDIVMSwMA

Why You Should Make Life A Little Harder For Kids Apr 23, 2024

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Parents, what was our mantra from last week? That's right, make kids do hard things! In the last episode, we identified what coddling looks like, how it's become the modern parenting norm, and listed some examples in the Kunkle family of pushing kids to do hard things. In this episode, Brett and Erin outline the biblical view of suffering and trials and explore the practical benefits of pushing kids outside their comfort zones.

Don't miss Part 1 of this conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqsy8HAms3U

Check out our series on kids' sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdJ4OUf6tSE

Parents, Make Your Kids Do Hard Things Apr 16, 2024

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Coddling is a major problem in American culture. It might come with good intentions, but when we remove obstacles from our kids' lives, we can actually prevent them from learning the valuable lessons they need to grow into functional adults. In this episode, Brett and Erin confront the epidemic of coddling among parents and discuss a few instances where they've wrestled with letting kids do hard things.

For more info about the Florida Student Conference, visit https://www.mavenconferences.com/florida

Check out our series on Gen Z and work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ8MThv187I

Check out our interview with Dr. Kathy Koch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtN-8rI7_B8

Teach Kids To Be Salt And Light On The Sports Field Apr 09, 2024

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Kids' sports aren't about winning or merely having fun! Nowhere else in our culture today is there a space where the virtues of humility, strength, and courage are nurtured in our kids the way they are in sports. In this episode, Brett and Erin continue their discussion on the powerful role kids' sports play in developing in our children a love for glorifying God and developing virtues essential to a robust Christian worldview.

Watch Part 1 of this series on Kids' Sports here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdJ4OUf6tSE

Watch our episodes on Gen Z and work ethic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ8MThv187I

The 1 Essential Principle To Teach Your Kids About Sports Apr 02, 2024

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Kids' sports can take over life! The pressure and level of commitment in kids' sports seems higher than ever AND at younger ages. In this episode, Brett and Erin address a frequent question they get from parents across the country: How do I navigate the commitment kids' sports demands as a Christian? How can I possibly teach my kids to rightly order the priorities of sports and faith? And how does my Christianity inform the way I see and approach sports?

Anchoring Our Kids' Belief In The Resurrection w/ Mike Licona Mar 26, 2024

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How do we pass on the importance of Easter and the Resurrection of Christ to our kids? If they have questions or doubts, what's the best way we can respond? In this episode, Brett and Erin interview Mike Licona, a Christian apologist, academic scholar, and expert on the Resurrection. They explore his journey to faith, his book The Case For The Resurrection, and why it is absolutely essential to equip your kids with the evidence for why the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is true.

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