Best TrainingThemWisely Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 91 Discipling Older Elementary Kids 15:57

3M ago15:57

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Kendra Joyner joins the podcast to discuss discipling older elementary-age kids. This is such a fun age. They have started to think more critically, can read more, and can learn so much. Resources for children this age: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/children-s-bible-studies Foundations for Kids: https://amzn.to/3PWA4Vi https://amzn.to/3PTNPUL …

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Ep. 90 Discipling Young Kids (Prereaders) with guest Kendra Joyner 18:56

3M ago18:56

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Today we continue our series on discipling different developmental ages. How do we disciple young kids who don't read well yet? Let's talk about how to teach them about God, the Bible, prayer and more. Kendra Joyner joins us as our guest. Training Them Wisely: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy…

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Ep.89 Discipling Babies and Toddlers 26:25

4M ago26:25

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We are so excited to start a new series about discipling kids of every age, from babies to adults! This week, we will dive into discipling our youngest kids, from babies to toddlers. This is such a fun age of growth, and there are fun and effective ways to teach our kids about Jesus that are easy, and we can start immediately. Let's make a differen…

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Ep. 88 Walking With Jesus Through Daily Time With Him 25:29

4M ago25:29

25:29

Let's talk about spending time each day with God. Why do we do this? What do we do each day? When we were coming up with a title for this episode, I kept hearing the phrase walking with Jesus. Really that's what time with Him is. We are spending time with Him. It is so important to spend that time with Him and develop a relationship with Him. Adam …

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Ep. 87 Goals for the New Year 23:49

4M ago23:49

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Why should we have goals? What should our goals look like? How should our goals look different than the worlds? Let's use Scripture to dive in and answer these questions as we set our goals for the new year. https://www.trainingthemwisely.com Love to Pray! https://amzn.to/40deDFC Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English…

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Ep. 86 Cherished Christmas Carols 11:13

5M ago11:13

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Does what we listen to matter? I love singing Christmas carols with my kids! I love going caroling. We are going to give cards and sing tomorrow night, and I can't wait. So often when I listen to Christmas songs that are randomly playing, I only get the modern songs, many of which I love. But, I love hearing the old carols. So - we have three playl…

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Ep. 85 Christmas Fun as a Family 12:09

5M ago12:09

12:09

It's Christmas time!! Let's talk about ways to have fun as a family while keeping the focus on Him. Names of Jesus Advent Cards: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-cards The Real Story of Christmas: https://amzn.to/4gmdr7Y Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © …

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Ep. 84 Names of Jesus 11:53

5M ago11:53

11:53

How can we celebrate Advent with our kids? Join us as we discuss ways to keep the focus on Jesus with our kids during December. Names of Jesus Advent Cards (physical copy): https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-of-jesus-advent-cards-1 Names of Jesus Advent Cards (digital copy): https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/product-page/names-o…

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Ep. 83 Discipling Kids in a Post Christian Culture 23:02

5M ago23:02

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I am so excited to have Kendra Joyner join us again today! We talk about commonly held beliefs that your kids are exposed to and how to teach your kids the truth. Is God distant or present in our lives? Are people supposed to just be good to each other or is there more? What is the purpose in life? How do we know right from wrong? Does God allow go…

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Ep. 82 Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes 8:40

6M ago8:40

8:40

I love filling shoeboxes with gifts for Operation Christmas Child. My kids fill a box for a child their age, and we have the best time filling these boxes! My son, Jonny joins me on this episode to discuss some of his favorite things to put in the shoeboxes. Kids who receive these boxes also hear the gospel message, and this is a great way to partn…

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Ep. 81 Shepherding the Heart of Your Child 23:48

6M ago23:48

23:48

I am so excited to welcome Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently! She is one of the wisest women I have had the privilege of knowing, and she hosts one of my favorite podcasts. As parents, we want our children to love God. Join us as Leslie gives practical tips on how we can point our children toward Jesus. You won't want to miss this episode! …

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Ep. 80 D Group 15:28

6M ago15:28

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I am so excited to talk to you about d groups or discipleship groups for kids. Kendra Joyner who has led d groups for kids for years joins us to talk about how to set up d groups, what growth she has seen through them, and why they are important. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Cro…

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Ep. 79 Strong Willed Does Not Equal Defiance 21:53

7M ago21:53

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Have you been told you need to break, harness, control, nip in the bud, or any other such phrase in regard to your child's will and you're feeling the pressure to conform? We have some godly encouragement for you instead today on this episode about how Strong Will Does Not Equal Defiance. Strong will is another way of labeling the determination, dr…

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Ep. 77 Sibling Conflict 25:35

7M ago25:35

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 76 Cultivating a Vibrant and Encouraging Family Culture 30:39

7M ago30:39

30:39

Want an Encouraging family culture where your children thrive? Melissa and her family are finding joy even amid the incredible hardship of losing their son. Her testimony is inspiring and so encouraging. Join Melissa and Rene as they discuss ways to find joy, delight, creativity and create a vibrant family. Melissa Hannigan holds a Master of Arts d…

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Ep. 75 Mom Jealousy 16:28

8M ago16:28

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Let's talk mom jealousy. It's out there and can quickly change our moods at moms. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to th…

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Ep. 74 Gen Alpha 34:37

8M ago34:37

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I went to a conference Cheryl spoke at on Gen Alpha and immediately knew I wanted her to come on this podcast. I asked her that day before I left, and she graciously agreed to come on. Cheryl has studied Gen Alpha and has great tips for parents who are raising children today. Gen is everyone who is a child right now. So if you have a child, you are…

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Ep. 73 Working to the Lord 13:24

8M ago13:24

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As moms we have plenty of work to do. How can we have joy as we work? For me - I need joy while I am doing laundry! I would rather not be miserable but choose joy every time. How can I do that? Let's see what the Bible says. Etsy shop: https://trainingthemwisely.etsy.com Training Them Wisely: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/ Instagram/Threads: t…

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Ep. 72 Discipleship During Your Homeschool Day 21:29

8M ago21:29

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Veteran homeschool mom, Kathy Ransom, joins us to talk about how to incorporate Jesus throughout your day. She was intentional in her disicpleship of her children and has great tips to share! Training Them Wisely Etsy Shop Christian Lunchbox Cards For Kids Training Them Wisely Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English St…

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Ep. 71 Comparison is the Killer of Joy 10:51

9M ago10:51

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With school starting back there can be many comparisons made and comparisons kill joy. Join us as we talk about ways we as parents can choose gratefulness over comparison and encourage our kids to do the same. Etsy shop: https://trainingthemwisely.etsy.com Training Them Wisely: https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/ YouTube: UCMwYluxK3SlofJ04r-wFcew I…

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Ep. 70 Transitioning Back to School 20:06

9M ago20:06

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School is right around the corner. Whether your child goes to public, private or are homeschooled, there is always a transition when school starts back. How can we encourage our kids as they go to school? How can we help them filter what they have learned and keep a biblical worldview? How can we help deal with anxieties? Kendra Joyner joins us to …

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Ep. 69 Let's Talk Biblical Discipline Part 3 of 3 27:28

9M ago27:28

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Join Rene and Rebekah as we get real about biblical discipline. We will talk and laugh about real life and dive into the Bible as we see what God has to say about biblical discipline. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by p…

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Ep. 68 Let's Talk Biblical Discipline (Part 2 of 3) 22:44

9M ago22:44

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Discipline . . . the most common question we get. What do I do when my child does ...? Join us for part 2 of this discussion. What should our heart look like when we discipline our children? Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Us…

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Ep. 67 Let's Talk Biblical Discipline (Part 1 of 3) 24:06

10M ago24:06

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My child is doing fill in the blank. What do I do? This is the most common question I am asked about. I spent five hours the other night responding to questions about this very topic. Discipline can be controversial and look different in each family. We were honestly a little nervous about recording these three episodes. We spent hours praying and …

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Ep. 66 Don't Lose Your Cool in the Heat 13:12

10M ago13:12

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Sibling conflict, anger and tempers can seem to flare more in the heat. How can we help combat anger and keep cool in our houses? Join Rene and Rebekah as we talk about having peace rather than anger in our homes. https://TrainingThemWisely.com Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Cross…

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Ep. 65 Fun Ideas to Do With Your Kids This Summer 21:25

10M ago21:25

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 64 Tackling Woe Is Me Parenting 17:03

11M ago17:03

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 63 Turn Your Stress Into Worship 23:36

11M ago23:36

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Sick kids? Miscarriages? Anxiety? Stress? Turn this into worship. Plus a surprise announcement! Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made a…

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Ep. 62 Pray Without Ceasing - What Does That Look and What Should Our Prayer Life Not Look Like 10:19

11M ago10:19

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 61 Having a Dynamic Relationship Prayer Life and How to Hear From God 14:27

11M ago14:27

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 60 The Role of Conferences in Discipleship 9:35

12M ago9:35

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 59 Joy in Motherhood 30:27

12M ago30:27

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I am so excited to be joined by Becky Cooke today! She is a mother who still has an amazing relationship with her adult children. She truly delights in being their mother. She speaks wisely about parenting using Scripture as a basis. Listen and be refreshed in the joy of motherhood. https://trainingthemwisely.com Scripture quotations are from the E…

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Ep. 58 Finding God in His Word Daily 30:59

12M ago30:59

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Do you want your kids to know God? Are you in His Word daily? Join me with my godly, wise, beautiful, and amazing mom as we talk about finding God in His Word daily with our kids. She worked with kids for decades, has studied her Bible for hours daily for years, and is so full of wisdom. Plus, she has written a couple of posts for the blog you can …

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Ep. 57 Confronting Online Deceptions 19:29

1y ago19:29

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 56 Friendships and Motherhood 16:20

1y ago16:20

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 55 Talking to Your Kids About Taxes 22:13

1y ago22:13

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Taxes are not my favorite subject, but Rebekah is an expert on them. Join us as she discusses how we should discuss taxes with our kids. I was convicted! https://trainingthemwisely.com #trainingthemwisely Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News …

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Ep. 54 How to Renew Our Thoughts With Kimberley 31:48

1y ago31:48

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Words matter. Do you ever say something you wish had not come out of your mouth? How can we speak life-giving words to our children? Speak Life Badges, sticker award badges and I Am Loved Journal for kids www.speaklifebadges.com The Renewed Mama Podcast can be listened to/watched on all of the favorite podcast platforms, YouTube,and Rumble. If pare…

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Ep. 53 Don't be a Fool - Walk With the Wise 32:34

1y ago32:34

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Since today is April Fool's Day, let's talk about wisdom from one of the wisest people I know. I had a blast recording this with my dad. Enjoy! https://www.trainingthemwisely.com https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/shop Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry…

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Ep. 52 Christ-Centered Easter Traditions 15:51

1y ago15:51

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What fun Christ-centered Easter traditions do you enjoy? Join us as we chat about some of our favorites. https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/post/fun-christian-easter-activities-to-do-with-kids https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/post/free-resurrection-egg-template https://www.trainingthemwisely.com/post/easter-trail-mix-snack https://www.trainingthe…

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Ep. 51 Cultivating a Heart of Prayer 16:20

1y ago16:20

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Join me as I talk to the one person I know who prays more than anone else I know. His relationship with God is amazing. His prayer life is amazing, and he has so much wisdom to share. Plus, he's my dad and I think it is so neat to get to put out his first interview with me on my birthday! https://www.trainingthemwisely.com https://trainingthemwisel…

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Ep. 50 Thriving Through Transition (Time Change) 14:17

1y ago14:17

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How’s everyone’s favorite time of year with time change going? Do you find yourself short on time and patience with trying to navigate time changes or even just disruptions in your normal day-to-day routines? Today we’re looking forward to sharing with you about how to thrive in change, particularly this time of year during time change! https://tra…

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Ep. 49 Teaching Your Child a Biblical Worldview 11:29

1y ago11:29

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 48 Twelve Reasons Parents Should Be in God's Word Daily 20:39

1y ago20:39

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Why should we read God's Word each day? What benefits are there? Let's look at 12 reasons using Scripture that will encourage you to pull out your Bible and dive into it daily. https://trainingthemwisely.com Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good Ne…

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Ep. 47 Why Authentic Loving Discipleship Matters 20:39

1y ago20:39

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep.46 Encouragement for Parents 10:06

1y ago10:06

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Do you ever feel discouraged as a parent? God created you to be the parent of your child. He makes no mistakes. Let's stop comparing on social media and feeling discouraged. Instead, let's disciple our kids with joy. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry o…

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Ep. 45 Infertility and Jesus, 39:43

1y ago39:43

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This is one of the most powerful interviews I have done. There is so much truth, love, and wisdom in Isabella's words. To hear her testimony of going from angry to rejoicing and realizing that Jesus is Who she needs is so inspiring. I strongly encourage you to listen to her entire testimony, but if you are short on time, go to about minute 22. Here…

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Ep. 44 Encouraging Your Kids. 14:32

1+ y ago14:32

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 43 Raising Courageous Adventurers. 14:13

1+ y ago14:13

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 42 Discipling the Heart of a Child. 14:50

1+ y ago14:50

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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Ep. 41 Can Kids be Our Idols? 21:32

1+ y ago21:32

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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or …

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