Beyond Apparent

Parents often disagree about how to handle their kids—but when those differences turn into division, it can create instability in the home. In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy discuss why unity between parents is essential for raising healthy, mature teenagers. Drawing from principles in Boundaries with Teens and grounded in Scripture, they talk about how parents can provide both love and limits, avoid being divided by their kids, and work together to create a stable, Christ-centered home.

In this episode of Beyond Apparent, Jeremy and Chuck discuss why children need more than affection — they need clear, consistent limits. Drawing from Boundaries with Kids, they explore how consequences build maturity, how inconsistency breeds insecurity, and why parents must model the boundaries they expect. We’re not raising children who answer to us forever — but future adults who answer to the Lord.

In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy talk with Worship Pastor Darren Hughes about the influence of Christian music on our children and the significance of filling your household with songs that worship our Creator and Savior.

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In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy talk about the big transition from high school into adulthood and how parents can encourage their kids to embrace faith as their own. Whether they’re heading off to college, starting a job, or staying local, this season is about helping them pursue godly relationships, build spiritual rhythms, and step confidently into adult discipleship.

Middle school brings big changes—new questions, new pressures, and shifting relationships. In part 2 of our “Transitions” series, we talk about how to help your child root their identity in Christ, build habits that last, and stay connected to church and family through this pivotal season.

In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy kick off a new three-part series on transitions by talking about a significant milestone in your child’s life: starting kindergarten. Whether you’re just now walking into this season or it’s already behind you, this conversation matters. We’ll explore how this moment is a powerful test of faith for parents, how to establish spiritual rhythms at home, and how to help your child engage with worship, as well as what it looks like to bring them along in church life at this age.

Chuck and Jeremy wrap up the series on having difficult conversations with your kids on one of the most challenging topics: death. They welcome local funeral director Jessie Johnson, who offers a distinctive viewpoint. During the episode, they explore how children perceive grief differently than adults and how parents can prepare to respond to their challenging questions.

With Pastor Jeremy and a team of over 70 people from Central Baptist Church on a missions trip to Montana, we are re-airing an old episode on the importance of mission trips. Research indicates that engaging in mission trips and projects significantly contributes to a child's spiritual development. Chuck and Jeremy, both gearing up for mission trips, talk about the crucial role of discussing missions with your children and providing them the opportunity to participate in one before they graduate.

In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy discuss one of today’s most challenging conversations: how to talk with your kids about race, racism, and social justice from a Biblical perspective. Parents will be encouraged to navigate cultural tension with gospel truth, see racism ultimately as a sin issue, break down the difference between cultural justice and Biblical justice, and lead their families with empathy and discernment.