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Practical Ideas to Navigate Gender Ideology Mar 09, 2022

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Ideas have consequences...and bad ideas have victims. When it comes to Transgender ideology, the victims are usually children and students. In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss some of the consequences of affirming the culture’s view of gender identity and what practical steps parents can take to help their kids navigate this new reality.

Can You Tell Me What a Woman Is? Mar 02, 2022

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Transgender ideology says that one’s gender is determined solely by an individual’s thoughts or feelings about oneself. The result? Gender can be anything you make it. In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss how, ironically, this view ends up doing away with any meaningful sense of gender altogether.
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self:
https://smile.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1646213776&sr=8-1
When Harry Became Sally:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-harry-became-sally-ryan-anderson/1125792437?ean=9781594039614

Gender Ideas Have Consequences Feb 24, 2022

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Women’s collegiate swimming has erupted in controversy, as Lia Thomas, a trans woman who competes on the Penn St. women’s swim team breaks records and dominates competition. In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss these recent events and how Christian parents should think about the issues surrounding gender identity and how we can help our kids navigate transgender ideology.
https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/watching-lia-thomas-win?utm_source=url

Why Parents Need to Teach Their Kids About MIRACLES Feb 16, 2022

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The Bible is filled with miracle accounts so why don’t Christians talk much about the miraculous? Do we really believe that miracles are possible, even probable? How do miracle stories strengthen our faith in God? Brett and Erin interview Dr. J.P. Moreland about his new book, A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles: Instruction and Inspiration for Living Supernaturally in Christ.
Get JP's book on Miracles: https://smile.amazon.com/Simple-Guide-Experience-Miracles-Supernaturally/dp/0310124190/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1645139980&sr=8-1
Little Lights books: https://smile.amazon.com/Little-Lights-Box-Set-1/dp/1781918015/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2YELPYSUZBX1L&keywords=little+lights+book&qid=1645140170&sprefix=little+lights+book%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-2

How to Deal With ANXIETY as a Parent Feb 10, 2022

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The last two years have been difficult and anxiety and depression have hit epidemic levels in both parents and our kids. How do can we navigate anxiety successfully? In this episode, Brett and Erin interview Dr. J.P. Moreland about his book, Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices That Brought Peace.
Get JP's book: https://smile.amazon.com/Finding-Quiet-Overcoming-Anxiety-Practices/dp/031059720X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1644487311&sr=1-2

Why We Decided to Homeschool Feb 02, 2022

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In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss their journey into homeschooling. After having kids in both public and private schools, what reasons led them to pursue the homeschool option? And how did they think about objections to homeschooling, like socialization or having our kids be “salt and light” in the public system? Brett and Erin discuss all of this and more in this podcast episode.

A Mom and Dad Put Each Other on the Hot Seat Jan 26, 2022

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We’re changing things up for this episode of the MAVEN Parent podcast! Brett and Erin ask each other some unrehearsed and unanticipated parenting questions. Their answers are very personal and reveal some parental wisdom borne out of struggle.

What Rights and Authority Do Parents Have With Their Kids? — Part 2 Jan 19, 2022

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There have been recent attacks on the idea that parents have certain rights and authority over their own kids. For example, when it comes to education, who has the right to decide what our kids will learn? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss this modern challenge to parental authority.

What Rights and Authority Do Parents Have With Their Kids? — Part 1 Jan 12, 2022

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How to Raise Thankful Kids Jan 05, 2022

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In a world of plenty, where consumerism and materialism dominate so much of our lives, how do we raise kids who are thankful and generous? How do help them cultivate gratitude in their lives? Brett and Erin discuss practical ideas to help raise grateful kids in an entitled world.

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