Mitch and Mike make up for lost time diving into the incredibly difficult task of determining our own values and then speaking those into our children. The guys offer up over an hour of thought provoking dialogue while landing on key thoughts for parents as they speak to their children--from toddlers to teenagers ..read more

The Earth's gravitational pull is particularly strong in this episode as Mitch and Mike both share their frustration with with bullying. From altercations growing up, to shepherding teens and parents through current issues, the guys bring fresh and thoughtful insight to a very real struggle for many children and teens. Covering the whole gambit, our faithful duo works through perceptions, taking a stand, and loving your enemies in one of their best episodes to date.  ..read more

Two exhausted youth pastors work through the current state of events with the novel coronavirus spreading through the country. Mike's solution is simple: stay home. The guys talk about issues they are facing and tragedy in their state. However, there is a silver lining and there are good things that are coming. Mitch also makes confesses that he is at a place in life where he needs quality underwear and Heinz ketchup ..read more

Mitch and Mike have to work with new technology this week with both doing their best to shelter in place due to the Coronavirus. Mitch shares what he would say to his teenagers if they were able to be in church and Mike explains why he has chosen to stay home as much as possible. From wondering about when life will get back to normal to the start of the NBA playoffs, the guys think through these issues along with the rest of the country ..read more

With the current COVID-19 crisis, Mitch and Mike chose to release their regularly scheduled podcast but intend on recording with the virus in mind very soon. Mitch recounts a disastrous experience trying to buy roller skates and Mike tells us about his first car purchase for the hefty price of $300. They guys think through the difficulty of making the first car purchase for our kids.  ..read more

Mike reveals that he is in fact the Spring Break vacation expert and gives parents a few tips and ideas about making memories on the cheap. Mitch chips in with a few thoughts and a story of a 14 mile hike with his 9 year old. The memories means so much and the guys encourage parents to take advantage of the time they have ..read more

The two grizzled Student Ministry veterans take parents through the "whys" of summer camp. After a discussion on Mike's auburn mane during his teenage years, Mitch launches into a full blown persuasive podcast on the value of camp and how a week at Campbell University and a golf cart ride with a cute athletic trainer changed him forever...well, sort of. All joking aside, Mitch and Mike walk through the benefits of camp as youth pastors treating the podcast almost like a conversation they wish they could have with parents.  ..read more

Our fearless duo battles through the sniffles and possibly even the man-flu to bring an episode addressing the fame our students encounter like no generation before them. Which in turn creates issues that no parents before have ever dealt with. Mitch and Mike talk through the basic issues and give parents ideas to stay grounded in their values while not seeming like the curmudgeons--well maybe a little bit like curmudgeons.  ..read more

The duo is back and getting real on the podcast about the stinky truth regarding finances. While Mitch and Mike seek to give guidance and help to parents, they also realize their own questions with how they spend their money. The guys discuss budgeting, wealth, comparison, generosity, and how to navigate the expensive world of having children and doing their best on a modest income ..read more

Mitch goes turns on his inner Sunday School teacher when thinking through the idea of community from Ecclesiastes. Mike recounts the importance of community in his own life as well as the prowess Terrell Owens as a fantasy receiver. The guys eventually uncover truths and advantages of parenting in community. From being snowed in with friends to making a tough decision for your family, we always seem to do better when we do things together.  ..read more