Beyond Apparent

Pastor Cameron Cloud joins Chuck and Jeremy to discuss how parents can inspire their kids to be interested in church. They also encourage parents whose children show no interest in attending church or spiritual things.

In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy explore the pivotal influencers shaping our children's spiritual growth: peers, adult mentors, and parents. They delve into recognizing negative influences with healthy boundaries and fostering access to positive ones.

In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy discuss the significant contribution prayer makes to children's spiritual development. They also examine the role parents can play in causing their children to pray and how they can help their children understand certain aspects of prayer.

With Easter right around the corner, Chuck and Jeremy talk about practical ways we can help our kids focus on our Risen Savior this Resurrection Sunday.

Teaching our kids to serve through the local church is essential to their spiritual development. In this episode, Chuck and Jeremy talk about how we can practically give our kids opportunitites to serve and how this sets them up as adults who live sacrificial lives of faith.

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.

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.

Lifeway Research shows that the most common factor in kids following the Lord into their adult years was regular Bible reading. Jeremy and Chuck discuss how parents can make this a habit in any stage of their children's development.

In their first episode of 2024, Chuck and Jeremy remind what our definition of successful parenting should be as Christ-followers. They dive into a Lifeway research that surveyed parents of adult children about contributing influencers in their kids' spiritual development.

Research notes and quotes are mentioned from Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith by Jana Magruder.

In the final episode of the year, Chuck and Jeremy delve into the art of creating unique Christmas traditions that beautifully blend with this Christ-centered season, ensuring it remains the focal point for our family celebrations.