Kids ask a lot of questions—some simple, some deeply profound. As parents, how do we navigate these faith-based conversations in a way that honors their curiosity and points them to Christ? On this episode of Coming and Going, Joe Crabb welcomes Pastor C.T. Eldridge to discuss practical ways to answer children’s tough spiritual questions with honesty, grace, and biblical truth. From bedtime routines to partnering with the church, they share wisdom on creating a safe space for kids to explore faith at every stage of development.

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This month, we have dedicated our episodes to talking about sex. Not always the easiest topic to handle, especially with our children, but a necessary one. First, we laid a foundation and discussed the theology of sex. Then we talked about the psychology of sex and how conversations will change over the years with our children. On this episode of Coming & Going, we will discuss what it looks like to answer the tough, awkward, and crucial questions that our kids bring to us regarding sex. Joe sits down with Ben and Kathy Kelly, to chat about how they have navigated this topic within their parenting.

Resources: Listen to the last two episodes on this topic here!
Navigating Conversations About Sexuality Throughout the Years with Elizabeth Strong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEO1V0ee1z0&list=PLmCIM7qAZkgDV0Cp8HWiSkEsqDwNsSsT7
Talking to Your Kids About Sex & Sexuality with Pastor Jacob Ley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3svBcWtFqyA&list=PLmCIM7qAZkgDV0Cp8HWiSkEsqDwNsSsT7&index=2

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As our children grow up, they change and develop in numerous ways. With that, questions regarding sex and sexuality will change through the years. We may not realize it, but there is a deeper side to sex that affects us all psychologically, and this heavily impacts our children. On this episode of Coming & Going, Joe sits down with Elizabeth Strong, a licensed Social Work and Mental Health Counselor, to talk about how we should seek to talk to our kids about sexuality through the years.

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Sex. Not always the easiest topic to talk about, especially when it comes to talking about it with your kids. But, as parents, it's important that we take the time and consideration to have conversations about a biblical view of sex and sexuality with our children. On this episode of Coming & Going, Joe sits down with Pastor Jacob Ley to discuss with us how to navigate these conversations with our kids.


Resources: To hear more from Jacob on Everyday Theology: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmCIM7qAZkgCqwwV_MCc1pwm432JwteQI

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Talking about money is not always easy. We live in a society full of consumerism, debt, college loans, and abundance over scarcity. As we look to guide our children in the ways of Christ, how can we as parents instill in our children a healthy outlook on stewardship over money? Joe sits down with Drew and Teresa Steury to talk all about teaching your kids to be responsible and generous with what they receive. 

Resources:  
Oikonomics by Mike Breen -  https://www.amazon.com/Oikonomics-Mike-Breen/dp/0985235179 
God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School by John Cortines & Gregory Baumer - https://www.amazon.com/God-Money-Discovered-Business-Paperback/dp/1628624736 
The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn - https://store.epm.org/the-treasure-principle-revised

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This month at Woodside, we kicked off a brand-new message series that is all about prayer. And here at Coming and Going, we want to make sure you start your new year off by implementing rhythms of prayer with your family. Check out one of our past episodes all about prayer and praying together as a family.

One of the things we need to do is teach our kids the importance of prayer. So, how can we, as parents, prioritize prayer in our families? On this episode of Coming & Going, Joe sits down with Pastor Ryan Russell to talk to us about creating rhythms of prayer within our family and the importance of instilling prayer in our children's lives. 

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Did you know that 30,000 children in the US age out of the foster care system year to year? Did you also know that if approximately one Christian from every church in the state of Michigan alone stepped into foster care, we would have no more kids in the foster care system? On this episode of Coming & Going, Joe sits down with C.T. and Meg Eldridge to talk about the importance of adoption and how we can come alongside and encourage foster and adoptive parents. If you have ever thought about adoption or foster care, you definitely want to check out this episode!

Resources

Lifeline Children's Services | https://lifelinechild.org/

Orphan Justice: How to Care for Orphans Beyond Adopting | https://bit.ly/4fu5mNX

Christian Alliance for Orphans | https://cafo.org/

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Part of being a parent means being there for the most joyous moments in your child's life, but it also means being there for the most difficult ones. As parents, we want to protect our children from all the bad things that can happen in this world, but the hard truth is that we can’t. And sometimes, our kids experience things that kids should never have to experience. On this episode of Coming and Going, Joe sits down with Elizabeth Strong, a licensed Social Work and Mental Health Counselor, to talk about how to navigate trauma with our kids. 

Resources
Setting the Stage for Healing: 3 Must-Haves for Parents | https://bit.ly/4eoiiWb

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Every fall, at least in the Midwest, families and friends flock to cider mills to experience the fruits of another great apple season. But we all know these fruits just don't appear overnight. It takes apple trees season after season to grow and mature and produce strong fruit. The same goes for us as believers. On today's episode of Coming & Going, Joe shares some encouragement for parents about what it means to grow in their faith with God that will produce strong fruit in their lives and their entire families, too!

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It's election season! For some, that statement brings excitement. For others, fear. With all the he-said-she-said headlines, it can be hard to differentiate what's true from what isn't. What can be even harder is navigating the politic season with our kids. On this episode of Coming and Going, Joe talks with James Muffett of the Student Statesman Institute about the importance of talking to your kids about politics and how you as a family can honor God and care for politicians this election season.

*If you have questions about navigating this political season, we encourage you to connect with one of our 14 locations locally. Many of our campuses are providing in-person conferences or classes to help you during this season. To find a campus near you, visit woodsidebible.org/locations

Resources
Student Statesman Institute | https://ssionline.org/

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