To begin our new series, Stories of Hope, I can't think of a more hopeful testimony to begin with than Rep. Brian Mast who survived an IED explosion in Afghanistan, overcame the loss
Pornography is becoming an issue for younger and younger Christian youth – and a challenge for their parents. For our final episode in the Technology and Family series, we talk about this often
In today's world, we and our children are bombarded by screens. Eliza Huie shows us how we can raise kids in a screen saturated world. She also reveals what the real enemy is
Studies have shown that the average teen is in church maybe 50 hours a year, but they get about 3,000 hours a year with their parents. What happens in the home is
Netflix recently released a documentary called the Social Dilemma. This is film is part interview, part family drama, part recreation of the Pixar Movie Inside Out. In interviews with some of the
To wrap up this series on Money Matters, I wanted to talk about the power of service and generosity in the family and how transformative that could be. In this episode, Lisa Gibson
Parents are often hesitant to talk to their children about sex and money on a personal level. The lack of serious money talk leads to kids who don't know what their parents make
Finances are either going to strengthen your marriage or tear them apart. As parents, your family depends on you developing your financial literacy. Raising a child with a disability, Donna Hosang learned that
These days, it's hard to make a distinction between work days and weekends. Many working moms and dads find their weekends overflowing with chores and to-dos, and even recreation that exhausts them, leaving
Throughout the years, I've realized that I am barely adept at changing minds in my household and even less so, changing hearts. I have finally come to realize that in terms of shepherding a child's
Instilling the concept of service and generosity is one of the most impactful things that we do in the formation of our children's character. It is something that definitely must be started in the home
In a culture that is cramming down our children's brains what to think, we want to be the kind of moms and dads that don't just tell them WHAT to think, but teach them HOW
In a world of unrelenting demands, it can be very easy to spend all of our focus on work and the needs of our children. This laser focus can come at the cost of our
This is an exciting week for me and the Let's Parent on Purpose Podcast as I am join the Christian Parenting Podcast Network! Show Highlights Let's Parent on Purpose was birthed out of my burden
Virgil Tanner, my good friend and one of the best leadership development gurus, talks about how to develop your children into leaders, right in your own house. If you find this podcast helpful, you can subscribe and
Here's a question I would have never predicted at the beginning of the year, but one that ever single parent I know is now having to wrestle through: Should I send my child back to
What do you do when your child doesn't care to disobey because they know you cannot do anything about it in the moment? One of my listeners has this struggle with her three year old.
I used to get stressed thinking that if my children weren't fully formed, totally prepared for the adult world by 18 years old, I was a failure. Then I realized how much I still had
This is episode 181 of Let's Parent on Purpose. Today I'm going to share with you a little devotion that's perfect if you've got any summer travels coming up. Stick around and learn about the
This is episode 180 of Let's Parent on Purpose and I'm going to use this episode to try to convince you to stop carrying other people's backpacks. Are you confused? Stick around and you might
We're going to spend some time today talking about ways to take care of yourself during and then after a crisis. If you find this podcast helpful, you can subscribe and click here to find past topics and free
I couldn't be more excited to bring to you episode 178 of Let's Parent on Purpose. We get to share in the incredible wisdom of author and executive director of Fuller Youth Institute, Kara Powell.
This is episode 177 of Let's Parent on Purpose and a very timely one. I am joined today by my good friend and co-youth minister here on the Treasure Coast, Mikiala Tennie and we are
There's a good chance that we've never met and there's a good chance that I'm not actually your pastor. But would you mind for a few minutes today if I took the place of pastor
Let's spend a little time together today thinking intentionally about the culture that we create within our household for our families. My guest today is Joel Montgomery and he helps us with crafting a vision
Today I'm joined by author and speaker Laurie Christine Ressler as we talk through ways to engage your children in family devotions. If you find this podcast helpful, you can subscribe and click here to find past topics and
If your home is like mine, you've seen an uptick on the amount of time on screens and devices as we've all self-isolated. Today I'm joined by Neal Harmon, co-founder of the streaming service VidAngel.
Do you remember when you were young and your mom and dad used to tell you to watch your tone? I think that's a reminder that I've needed in these last few days of being
Sometimes as a parent, we can worry that the decisions we make or even one bad decision might wreck our children for the rest of their lives. Today I am joined by someone who has
This is a bonus edition of Let's Parent on Purpose, especially for all of you moms and dads that found yourselves thrust into the role of homeschool overseer on top of all the other things
Today I have a dear friend joining me from Spain where he and his family of six have been in lockdown for more than three weeks. He's going to help give us wisdom and counsel
You and I have been given the responsibility to raise children with a faith that's going to persevere in a culture that is changing faster than in any time in world history. Just think about
The Risen Jesus is a Saving King. Of all of the important principles of our survival guide series, this is the heart and the core. This is the essential one that we want to demonstrate
God's will is found in God's word. In a culture that teaches every person is free to determine their own version of truth and morality, it's essential to equip our families with an understanding that
It seems like every half day there's a bit of news that changes what the future feels like it's going to be. I thought we'd take a little bit of a break from the Survival
It's time to talk about one of my favorite and one of the most crucial subjects in our survival guide series. That's instilling a God-centered identity in our young men and women here on Let's
For our children to believe and follow the Bible, they are going to need to be able to understand the Bible. Today I cover the sixth key principle in our survival guide for young people:
One of the most important tools our children can leave our house with is a wise set of moral boundaries. That's going to be the topic of our time together today as I continue my
You cannot have meaningful growth in your family without having hard conversations. Today I'm joined by Ellen Martin, author of A Life Shared: Meaningful Conversations with Our Kids. We talk specifically about how to leverage
You may have never used the term "spiritual disciplines" when thinking about the way that you're raising your children, but I guarantee that you have been instilling them in their lives, over the course of
Today on Let's Parent on Purpose, we're going to talk about how to encourage our children to walk wisely in a fool's world as I continue my Survival Guide series on the most essential things
Today I’m going to cover the concept of considering others before yourself. For something that sounds so simple to say, it can be one of the hardest practices to master in life. It’s also my
When your child has graduated and now they’re out of your house, sitting on their bed in their dorm room or apartment, what are the key principles that you pray are driven deep into their
The concept of discipling our children can sound very intimidating. There's no end to the volumes of books and programs that have been created to help us make disciples. But sometimes all the books and
Raising a child as a single parent has to be one of the most difficult things you can do on this earth. Whether you’re a single parent right now or whether you’re in a married
This year I’m incorporating a new strategy to help bring accountability and focus to my days. I’m want to share it with you because if you’re like me, there are plenty of things in each
Today I've got five questions to share with you as you go into this new year that might help you to do less, but to do it better. If you find this podcast helpful, you
If you have any hope of parenting your family over the very long run, then you have to understand and live by some helpful rules for recovery. If you find this podcast helpful, you can
In today’s world, parents and children alike seemed to be fighting an endless battle with distraction. It seems like every month a new technology comes out that shortens our attention span. But what if the
As much as we would like to shelter our children from any terrible events and tragedies happening in their life, life is going to be filled with grief and loss. My friend Bethany McLaughlin joins
Sometimes you come here for help on your marriage. Sometimes you tune in because you need an encouragement on your walk with God. And, sometimes you need to know how to save your child
We’re entering the season filled with awe, wonder, gratitude, and dread. It’s that time of year where we get to spend time with family we love. Sometimes, we get to spend time with family who
