By WinShape Camps
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How do we, as parents, instill the joy of Christ in our children so that it resonates throughout their lives? It starts in our homes, but it truly takes a village. In today's episode, we are joined by friend and colleague Emily Alters—a long-time WinShape Camps camper, former summer staffer, and now a member of our full-time Marketing team. Emily reflects on how her parents and community influenced her faith journey over the years. She also shares personal stories and practical tips for surrounding kids with a Christ-centered community that nurtures their faith. Whether you're looking for new ideas or affirmation in your parenting journey, this episode offers encouragement for building a faith-filled village around your family.
Research: What is Sticky Faith? - Fuller Youth Institute
Blog: Raising Joyful Kids: Our WinShape Camps Story - Lynn Alters
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Question of the Week: Who are some people outside of our family that you can look up to, and why?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Guest: Emily Alters
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!
Instagram: @WinShapeCamps
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In today's episode, we are joined by our friend and colleague Jeremy Marshall. Jeremy is a father of three and the Senior Manager of Learning and Development for the WinShape Foundation. He leads this conversation with Amy Lowe and Sara Jones on helping your kids navigate both the planned and unplanned changes that life brings. Listen in as Jeremy shares practical examples and steps you can take to help your kids feel more comfortable and confident while handling changes.
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Question of the Week: What is a change that might be on the horizon for you (or our family) and how can we reframe that change from being scary to exciting? How can we get ready for that upcoming change?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!
Instagram: @WinShapeCamps
TikTok: @WinShapeCamps
Facebook: @WinShapeCamps
No matter their age or stage, kids today encounter peer pressure in various forms, both positive and negative. In today's episode, Amy and Sara discuss effective strategies for coaching kids through these challenging experiences, kicking things off with a few interesting research findings and a few light-hearted personal anecdotes. Then, they offer practical advice on starting Christ-centered conversations that empower kids to navigate peer pressure with confidence and faith.
Research: Psychology Today Article
Blog: Raising Joyful Kids
Video: Decide Before You Arrive
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Question of the Week: Where have you seen a friend give in to peer pressure? What would you have done if that had happened to you?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!
Instagram: @WinShapeCamps
TikTok: @WinShapeCamps
Facebook: @WinShapeCamps
Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, a working parent, a mom, or a dad - we all have experienced feelings of “parent guilt” from time to time. The term "Parent Guilt" is a name we often give to the feelings of guilt or shame that arise when we don't live up to our own or others expectations as parents. In today's episode, Amy and Sara address this feeling of parent guilt and share some of the ways they have overcome and dealt with these uncomfortable feelings. We hope you leave this conversation feeling more empowered to handle the feelings of parent guilt when they surface.
Research: Mom Guilt
Article: Shame vs. Guilt
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Question of the Week: What am I doing well as a parent that you want me to keep doing?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!
Instagram: @WinShapeCamps
TikTok: @WinShapeCamps
Facebook: @WinShapeCamps
In this episode, we sit down with Rusty Chadwick, the Director of WinShape Teams, to explore the transformative concept of viewing your family as a team. He shares several practical tips on how to lead and serve our family with a team-first mindset, highlighting that the success of the family unit hinges on the health and teamwork of all its members. Rusty uses the three concepts of "Look In, Look Up, and Step Out" when thinking about serving and leading his family well. When we lead and unite our family around a common purpose and goal, we can unlock a new level of fulfillment, performance, and engagement in our family unit.
Book: Team Work - Russ Sarratt and Rusty Chadwick
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Question of the Week: What do you want to be known for?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!
Instagram: @WinShapeCamps
TikTok: @WinShapeCamps
Facebook: @WinShapeCamps
Ever wondered what middle and high schoolers are worried about these days? Are their conversations at church similar to the ones we had as kids? Are their fears and worries the same, or how are they different? In today's episode, we sit down with Anna Aaron Harvey, a mom and the Minister to Middle and High School Girls at Hebron Church, to get a look behind the curtain of student ministry. Anna shares the latest trends she's seeing among these age groups and how they're currently navigating their faith journeys. She also offers advice for parents on how we can support student ministers and reinforce church teachings at home. And for parents of younger kids, Anna gives us advice on how we can prepare our elementary school kids for middle school if they aren't there yet.
Questions of the Week: What are the topics of discussion in your small group at church?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!
Instagram: @WinShapeCamps
TikTok: @WinShapeCamps
Facebook: @WinShapeCamps
Kids are constantly learning lessons, and most of the time it's not even in the classroom. As they grow, they learn through relationships, discovering new abilities, and quite often they learn through failure! As parents, we get to come alongside them and help them understand that taking risks, and failing is OK! It's hard to watch our kids take risks when our instincts are telling us to protect and to rescue. But it's also important to look for opportunities where our kids can feel the freedom to choose, to take risks, and to fail in a controlled setting. In today's episode we'll be talking about the "why" of allowing our kids to take controlled risks, and sharing some tips we've discovered for helping our kids learn through risk-taking and mistake-making.
Book: Parenting with Love & Logic
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Questions of the Week: What was the last risk you took or new thing you tried? How did it work out?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!
Instagram: @WinShapeCamps
TikTok: @WinShapeCamps
Facebook: @WinShapeCamps
As parents, we put on many hats, and one of those is the "coach" hat. In today's episode Amy and Sara will be talking about the art of question-asking and the impact it has on our effectiveness in coaching our kids. Did you know that Jesus asked his disciples over 307 documented questions, and He was undoubtedly the world's greatest Teacher and Coach! A coach is someone that pushes you to new heights, calls out your potential, and picks you up when you fall. In this episode we discuss several practical tips for asking your kids great questions, and helping their young minds learn crucial problem-solving skills. With better questions in your tool belt, you'll be an even better coach for your kids!
Book: The Coaching Habit - Michael Bungay Stanier
Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It - Chris Voss
Question of the Week: How do you like to be encouraged when you're learning something new or struggling with overcoming something difficult?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Guest: Mike McGuire
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!
Instagram: @WinShapeCamps
TikTok: @WinShapeCamps
Facebook: @WinShapeCamps
Sending your kids to overnight camp for the first time can be scary for parents. How do you know if your kids are ready for camp? How do you know if YOU are ready? In today's episode we will be talking about the benefits of camp, and how you can prepare your kid's for their first overnight camp experience. We'll also be talking about some of the things to consider when selecting an overnight camp. This episode is jam-packed with great information on all things camper safety, staff training, camp nurses, camp benefits, and how to prep your future campers (and yourself) for their first overnight camp experience.
WinShape Camps Safety Policies
Video: An Introduction to WinShape Camps for Girls at Young Harris
Video: An Introduction to WinShape Camps for Boys at Cleveland
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Questions of the Week: What are the things that would get you excited about going to camp?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!
Instagram: @WinShapeCamps
TikTok: @WinShapeCamps
Facebook: @WinShapeCamps
In this episode, Amy Lowe and Sara Jones are joined by Mike McGuire who works with WinShape Camps for Families and is a father of 2. Today we are talking about creating meaningful and memorable family experiences. Mike dives into the significance of creating memorable family experiences to help disciple and engage our kids, and point them to Jesus. And if you're interested in finding a Family Camp experience, we are going to give you a glimpse of what you can expect at a WinShape Camps for Families experience.
Learn more about Family Camp!
Blog: How Intentional Experiences Can Impact Your Family
Question of the Week: What is a regular thing we do in our house that you are glad we do? And why?
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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones
Guest: Mike McGuire
Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun
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Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!
Instagram: @WinShapeCamps
TikTok: @WinShapeCamps
Facebook: @WinShapeCamps
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