We take a look at Andy Crouch's book, "The Life We're Looking For" He takes a hard stance on making sure that our life investments are not in technology and instead on relationships.  How are we pursuing each other in the way God intended? How do tend to relate to one another? How can we recapture the fullness of relationship?   Interlude music by Austin Haga ..read more

The Age of Opportunity is what Paul David Tripp calls the teenage years.  We talk about why that is, what we can do to get the most out of this time, and practical tips during tough times with your teen.       ..read more

On this episode we discuss Jean Twenge's book, "IGen" She talks about everything you need to know about this current generation of adolescents.  If you want to know who your teen is or why they are the way that they are, we recommend this book.  We discuss the importance of preparing the way for the next generation and how to help this generation grasp the Gospel in their own unique way.    Book Recommendation: "IGen" - Jean Twenge Filler Music: Austin Haga ..read more

Do you coddle your teen? If you do, what can you do about it? How does this change the way they follow Jesus? All this and more. Come and listen to our newly formatted podcast with all same the helpful resources to become or grow as a discipler of teens.     Resources mentioned "The Coddling of the American Mind" by Jonathan Haidt & Greg Lukianoff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzGH97DQzA4   Filler Music by Austin Haga (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EW4egEHrOzzQQET1ncFFh?si=VN16EjUpRCSm3xRLGKZDUQ ..read more

This is an episode about sexuality and the teenage years.  Obviously, there is a lot going on during the teens years and sexuality has always been a part of that.  Susan and John talk about what is the same and what is different while ministering and loving teens as they wrestle with their sexuality in today's culture.     This is a two parter.  In the process of planning this episode, we decided to make it into two episodes.  Part 1 is all about foundational understanding.  Part 2 is about what we do with that information.   ..read more

We will look into the stressful life of a teenager and how it leads to the epidemic of an anxiety consuming culture among teenagers today.   Book Referenced: "Good Anxiety" by Dr. Wendy Suzuki   Song Referenced/Closing Song:  "Felix Culpa" by Kings Kaleidoscope   Scripture Referenced:  2 Peter 3:17-18 ..read more

This is the second episode in a 7 part series on how to better live out the Gospel in our own homes.  We tackle the importance of discipleship, not just on your kid, but the importance of you being discipled as a parent.     Scripture Referenced: Luke 13:34 Acts 2:22-23 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 1 Timothy 4:6-8 ..read more

In this episode, we kick off a new series, "Love the Hell Out of Teens." We take our Youth Leader Manual and transpose it for in-home use.  How can we better live out the Gospel in our own homes and better influence our teens toward Jesus?    Step 1 - Fall in Love with Jesus   Scripture Referenced:  Genesis 39:20-23 Exodus 1:8-14 Daniel 1:1 Matthew 27:59-60 2 Timothy 1:8 Revelation 1:9 Romans 12:1-2 ..read more

We are wrapping up our series on distraction.  This last episode focuses on the last two application points on what we should do when we become distracted.    Books Referenced:  "How Attention Works: Finding Your Way in a World Full of Distraction" - Stefan Van Der Stigchel "Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain" - Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.   Scripture Referenced: Hebrews 12:1-2 ..read more

On this episode we look at the first two application points of what we should do with our distraction.     Books Referenced:  "How Attention Works: Finding Your Way in a World Full of Distraction" - Stefan Van Der Stigchel "Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain" - Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.   Scripture Referenced: 1 Samuel 8:4-9     ..read more