Aiming Arrows Family Podcast

What does it look like to be a grandparent who is more than just a babysitter, but a faithful disciple-maker in the lives of the next generation? In this episode, Andre and Morgan sit down with Grant and Carol MacQuilkan to talk about the joys, challenges, and biblical calling of grandparenting.

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Produced by Sound of a Rose

Episode Overview

00:00 Introduction

01:53 Why It Matters

05:28 Making Grandchildren a Priority

08:00 Creating Meaningful Family Rhythms

12:35 The Value of Grandparents in a Child's Life

18:39 Navigating Difficult Relationships

24:58 Embracing the Mess & Parenting Differences

31:01 How Parents Can Invite Grandparents In

35:49 Lasting Memories Through Everyday Moments

41:14 Final Charge

Parenting was never meant to be done alone. In this episode, Andre and Morgan sit down with Millye Hale and Stephanie Ateek to talk about the gift of mentorship - why we need people a few steps ahead of us, what to look for in a mentor, and how these relationships can continually point us back to Jesus.

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Episode Overview

00:00 Introduction

01:39 Why Mentorship Matters

06:01 What Does This Look Like?

12:07 Barriers

20:22 Choosing A Mentor

24:48 The Goal Of Parenting

30:15 Remembering God's Faithfulness

33:26 Resources Aren't Enough

37:48 Finding Your People

40:12 Generational Faithfulness

How do we raise kids who develop a heart for serving others? In this episode of Aiming Arrows, Andre and Morgan sit down with Curt and Cole McClellan to explore how parents can intentionally cultivate a servant's heart in their children through everyday generosity, hospitality, and faithfully saying "yes" to the opportunities God provides.

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Episode Overview

00:00 Introduction

05:18 Why Serving Matters

08:50 Early Years

12:15 Everyday Generosity

14:10 Family Culture

17:39 Modeling a Heart to Serve

23:43 Can You Make Your Kids Serve?

26:31 The Power of Hospitality

30:17 "We're Too Busy to Serve"

Money discipleship starts long before kids get their first job. In this episode, Andre and Sonja Samson sit down with Brian and Morgan Buchek to talk about raising children who are generous, grateful, and wise with what God has entrusted to them. Together, they share ways parents can help their kids develop a biblical view of money through practices like giving, saving, setting aside reserves, and learning to manage an allowance from an early age.

For further resources, check out Faith & Finances for Kids

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Episode Overview

00:00 Introduction

04:48 Why Teaching Stewardship Matters

06:17 Principles of Faith and Finance

08:57 Giving, Savings, Reserves & Allowance

16:40 Equipping Your Kids and Developing Discipline

21:42 Discussing Your Finances with Your Kids

26:03 Cultivating a Heart of Generosity

30:24 Allowance: Earned or Given?

33:42 Final Thoughts

Joined by Kyle and Tresha Kaigler, Andre and Morgan discuss what it looks like to parent well in the middle of a busy, unpredictable summer. We talk about slowing down, embracing boredom, challenging our kids, and learning to steward this season as an opportunity rather than something to simply get through.

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Episode Overview

00:00 Introduction

03:44 Why This Conversation Matters

06:42 Rethinking Summer

08:25 How to Break Down Your Summer

13:24 Unique Fun

17:35 Slower Days

20:56 Challenge Your Kids

25:20 Let Your Kids Be Bored

32:47 Reorienting Our Hearts

37:32 Don't Wish Away The Season

41:11 Kid's Friends

44:55 Final Thoughts

Scot and Michelle Buchanan join us to talk about what it looks like to play the long game in parenting. Whether you're raising little ones or navigating a new relationship with your adult child, we explore trusting God's work in your kids' lives, staying faithful in the process, and keeping your eyes on the bigger picture.

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Episode Overview

00:00 Introduction

09:00 Your Child's Testimony

11:15 Leading By Example

18:20 Investment

23:30 Character Qualities

28:50 College Years

35:38 Parenting Adult Children

40:20 Trusting God

47:43 Parental Identity

50:20 Final Thoughts

What does it look like to raise kids who live on mission? In this episode, Cody and Carmelita Cox share how their family engages missionally - both in their everyday rhythms and through international travel. They share ways to involve your kids in serving others, while reminding us that you don't have to go across the world to live on mission - faithfulness starts right where you are.

For more information about CityBridge's July mission trip to Nuevo León, Mexico with Redeemed Mission House, please email [email protected]

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Episode Overview

00:00 Introduction 02:16 Why This Conversation Matters 05:21 History of Missions 08:17 Aligning With Spouse 13:08 Advice When You Aren't Aligned 17:18 Barriers For Families 19:06 What Is a Mission Trip Really Like? 25:16 Fruit From Missions 32:30 On Mission Without Going 34:00 Navigating Differences with Community 38:30 Mission Trip With CityBridge

How do we raise sons to date with integrity and purpose? Grant MacQuilkan and his son Andrew discuss discipling boys toward Christ-centered relationships, preparing them for godly manhood and future marriage.

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Episode Overview

00:00 Introduction

06:00 Foundational Principles

11:45 Grace & Truth

17:25 Different Wirings

22:35 How to Treat Women

28:08 Talking About Mom

34:10 Pride

35:25 Final Thoughts

Kendall Mapes and her dad, Kyle Kaigler, are back to talk about guiding daughters with biblical wisdom, building trust, and helping them pursue Christ above all else while navigating dating with confidence and discernment.

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Episode Overview

00:00 Introduction

03:40 Principles

08:10 Good Conversations

14:18 Dating Protocol

22:00 Alignment with your Spouse

24:00 Passport to Purity

29:50 Showing Compassion

33:40 Community

37:30 Recommendations

42:45 Recognizing Her Value

Mother–daughter relationships can be both a gift and a struggle. In this episode, we're joined by Summer Collins and Amanda Myers for an honest, faith-centered conversation about the tension, expectations, and grace that shape these relationships!

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Episode Overview

00:00 Introduction

05:30 Emotions & Coping Skills

10:30 Asking for Forgiveness

15:40 What Worked

20:45 Navigating Friendships

25:55 What Didn't Work

28:05 Challenges

34:00 Finding Your People

40:35 Praying For Your Kids

45:45 Final Thoughts