Why or Why Not with the Watsons

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How to Help Your Kids Face Their Fears Apr 25, 2021

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What are your kids afraid of? If you ask them, who knows what you might find out! Fear grips everyone at some point and can often be crippling. Our fears are often rooted in control or lack of control. In this episode, The Watson's share how we can remember what's happened in the past and recognize when our kids have been able to overcome fear. Through everything, you will find that it's our job as parents to point our kids to the Ultimate Comforter no matter what fears may come.

Two Ways to Look at Our Biggest Fears Apr 18, 2021

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What are you afraid of? Whether it's in marriage or parenting, fear gets everyone. Fear magnifies issues and is often far from reality. In this episode, The Watson's share some of their strongest fears. Through those fears, they discuss why it's vital to look at what fear is telling us about ourselves and what it's telling us about our view of God. Our fears will come out in our marriages and in our parenting. It's time to overcome our fears so we live free to point our families to God.

Moving Day and the Frustration of Waiting for Our Home Apr 11, 2021

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Moving is never easy. Once the excitement wears off, the packing and unpacking starts. How do we "stay home" spiritually in the midst of not feeling like we have a true home yet. In this episode, The Watson's discuss how they are handling relocating to another state-with all of the busyness and emotions of moving an entire family. You'll see how they're navigating it all while trying to trust God through the unknown.

3 Things Worth Addressing With Your Kids' Education Apr 04, 2021

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What's the best school for your kids? The Watson's have experienced lots of types of schools over the last 12 years. In this episode, they share how they have handled their kids' education. They discuss what's worked, what hasn't, and how to navigate education so you're confident to address the school, address your kids' needs, and address your worldview as a parent who's called to point your kids to Christ.

How To Handle Sibling Rivalry: Part 2 Mar 28, 2021

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Copy-cat siblings, being annoying, tattle-telling, when it comes to being a parent, you have so many battles to fight every single day! The Watsons swap stories about what happens at their home, how they overcome the daily battles, what works and what doesn't, and how you can help build better kids through it all.

How to Handle Sibling Rivalry: Part 1 Mar 21, 2021

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Where there are two or more children in a home, there will be sibling rivalry. In moments when children might not like their brothers or sisters, does that sibling know he or she is loved? In this episode, the Watsons share what sibling rivalry, and love, looks like in their family.

Reaping the Rewards of Bible Engagement Mar 14, 2021

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In this episode, the Watson's share what they're doing as a busy family when it comes to reading the Bible, talking about it, and actually living it out in their marriage.

Going for the Jugular or Jesus? The Power of Taming Your Tongue in Marriage Mar 07, 2021

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Anger does not produce God's righteousness. This little organ on the body called "the tongue" causes problems. When it comes to marriage, couples can go for the jugular or Jesus. Can couples tame the tongue? Yes, couples can learn to tame their tongues by remembering the word TAME. T: Think before you speak A: Apologize quickly M: Make a decision to do things differently E: Engage - engage with others in community. The Watson's discuss these four ideas to TAME anger on this episode. Listen to the full podcast and become the spouse who begins to tame the tongue.

How To Get Dads Involved In Important Conversations Feb 28, 2021

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Some conversations with your kids might seem too prickly or awkward. Some conversations are more appropriate for the other parent to take the lead. More often than we'd like to admit, in today's world, the mom is having to have ALL of those conversations. Dad, whether you're guilty of this or not, don't miss this conversation Benjamin and Kirsten have on the importance of the dad getting involved in the conversation. This could change your relationship with your kids and spouse forever!

A Conversation About Black History: Part 4 Feb 21, 2021

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This is the last week of Black History Month, but the conversations don't need to end! There is so much to talk about and the dialogue needs to stay open! That is why, this week, Benjamin and Kirsten finish out this series by continuing to answer some of the most asked questions-and these are BIG ones.