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Pastor Matt Chandler and Pastor Adam Griffin share relatable stories from their own families. They’ll encourage you with practical ways to disciple your children, as Jesus taught in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go and make disciples of all nations … teaching them to observe all I have commanded you.” Book by guests: Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones.

Our guest today, child psychologist Sharon Garro, will unpack how she supported her own children through anxiety and worry, and we discuss how you can support your own children suffering with mental health issues.

Lisa-Jo describes how she helps her kids find the right kind of heroes into today’s culture, urging them to focus more on Jesus than celebrities. She shares a story about how her brothers are navigating a cancer diagnosis and how their faithfulness in parenting and supporting their families inspires her. Part 2 of 2. Book by guest: The Middle Matters: Why That (Extra)Ordinary Life Looks Really Good on You.

In this broadcast, Lisa-Jo Baker depicts how to be comfortable in the “middle years” of your life. She describes coming to terms with her own sense of beauty and accepting her body after birthing 3 kids. She also embraces the everyday “ordinary” in her marriage to her husband Pete, which doesn’t sound as glamorous as a Hollywood romance, but is much more real. Jean Daly joins the conversation. Part 1 of 2. Book by guest: The Middle Matters: Why That (Extra)Ordinary Life Looks Really Good on You.

With the everyday busyness of life, you can still show love to your child and create special memories. Julie Lavender, a mother of four, shares some fun ways to build lasting memories from small moments. From exercising your imagination to celebrating minor holidays, you’ll learn how to better enjoy your child and help them feel loved. Book by guest: 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments Into Lasting Memories.

Daniel Ritchie has faced remarkable adversity, yet he claims being born without arms was a gift. He shares how he overcame despair and discovered how to glorify God through his pain. Book by guest: My Affliction for His Glory: Living Out Your Identity in Christ.

From feelings of rejection and abandonment from an early age led to deeper feelings of anxiety and depression. Sharon Garro shares stories of her own journey with mental health and how she now uses those experiences to help others as a child psychologist.

Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share ideas on how you can find the space and the place to spend time nurturing your relationship with God. They reflect on some of their imperfections and the abundant grace God offers to cover those shortcomings. Book by Guests: An Abundant Place.

Dr. Juli Slattery describes a wife’s power to help her husband became the hero God has called him to be. She explores the core needs of men and women, corrects misconceptions about submission, and offers practical advice to help couples overcome barriers to physical intimacy. Book by guest: Finding the Hero in Your Husband, Revisited: Embracing Your Power in Marriage.

Dr. Juli Slattery describes a wife’s power to help her husband became the hero God has called him to be. She explores the core needs of men and women, corrects misconceptions about submission, and offers practical advice to help couples overcome barriers to physical intimacy. Book by guest: Finding the Hero in Your Husband, Revisited: Embracing Your Power in Marriage.

It’s easy to fall into a cycle of correcting behaviour problems instead of truly relating to your child. Pastor Bill Smith will help you draw out and guide your child – and ultimately build a deeper relationship. Book by guest: Parenting with Words of Grace: Building Relationships with Your Children One Conversation at a Time.

You may think your child is acting out when, in fact, they are struggling with worry. Dr. Josh and Christi Straub describe how to help your young child identify their emotions and navigate fear in a healthy way. Book by guest: What Do I Do With Worry?