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We are advocates of the Gospel in the lives of teens and we know that the life of a teen begins with their parents. This podcast helps parents reap the benefits of student ministry in their own homes.
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Oct 17, 2024
Oct 17, 2024
54 min
On this episode we discuss David Yeager's book, "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People. How are we helping our teenagers gain status and respect?

May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024
55 min
Jonathan Haidt's, "Anxious Generation" is a great synopsis of years of work on the developing child, technology, and the growth of emotional unhealth. How does this influence how we do ministry and how we parent?
Music: Austin Haga - "Waterfalls" and "Mind (Interlude)"

Apr 9, 2024
Apr 9, 2024
44 min
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

Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
37 min
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.

Feb 5, 2024
Feb 5, 2024
42 min
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

Jan 1, 2024
Jan 1, 2024
44 min
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)

Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
55 min
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.

Oct 11, 2021
Oct 11, 2021
46 min
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

Mar 25, 2021
Mar 25, 2021
39 min
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

Feb 1, 2021
Feb 1, 2021
47 min
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
