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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Parenting at any stage is hard. And as parents, we want to understand our kids better. But it always seems like as soon as we get one phase of life down, they quickly move onto the next one.

For the next few episodes, join Pastor Joe as he spends some time looking at parenting in each of these phases of our kids’ lives and learn from some of the best! Next up is parenting high school students.

According to new research from the Fuller Youth Institute, today’s high schoolers represent the most anxious, diverse, and adaptive generation in history. And now, more than ever, they are not shying away from asking tough questions. So, how can we, as parents, maximize this season of life with our kids and continue to foster their relationships with Jesus?

On this episode of Coming and Going, Joe sits down with Dr. Kara Powell, executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute, to talk about this season of life for parents!

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Resources:
The Fuller Youth Institute - https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/
3 Big Questions that Change Every Teenager | https://bit.ly/445Gdox

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SURPRISE! We've got a special episode of Coming & Going just for you.

We're taking a short break from our Parenting through the Phases series to talk about engaging our kids, at every age, in the community that God has placed them in. 

On this episode, Joe sits down with Nick and Kim Bogardus to talk about what this looks like and how we, as parents, can better set up our kids for success in any community and setting they find themselves in. Nick and Kim are married with three children and are passionate about raising courageous, faith-filled kids. Be sure to check this episode out and share your questions and takeaways in the comment section below!

Resources
Lead Together Podcast with Nick and Kim | https://www.relationalleadership.co/leadtogether

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Parenting at any stage is hard. And as parents, we want to understand our kids better. But it always seems like as soon as we get one phase of life down, they quickly move onto the next one. For the next few episodes, join Pastor Joe as he spends some time looking at parenting in each of these phases of our kids’ lives and learn from some of the best! Next up, parenting middle school students.

If you have a middle school child or have ever worked with middle schoolers, you know that they're constantly challenging things—whether it's questioning your choice for dinner or expressing doubt about what's right and wrong. So, how can we, as parents, lean into their questions and maximize this season of life to foster their relationships with Jesus? On this episode of Coming & Going, Joe sits down with Chris Hansen, Woodside Troy's Lead Student Pastor, to talk about this season of parenting and more! Check it out!

Resources
Communicating to Middle Schoolers by Ashley Bohnic | https://bit.ly/4bLUxVH
The Parent Cue - https://tinyurl.com/saebvffz

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Parenting at any stage is hard. And as parents, we want to understand our kids better. But it always seems like as soon as we get one phase of life down, they quickly move onto the next one. For the next few episodes, join Pastor Joe as he spends some time looking at parenting in each of these phases of our kids’ lives and learn from some of the best! Next up, parenting elementary-age kids.   

The elementary years can be a bit chaotic for parents — it’s a time when kids are developing their sense of the world and people. They begin to make choices, experience peer pressure, and often have an extensive sports/extra-curricular activity calendar. While this time seems so long, it goes by so fast. So, how can we, as parents, maximize this season of life with our kids and continue to foster their relationships with Jesus?

In this episode, Joe sits down with Josh Miller, Woodside Lake Orion's Kids Director, to talk about how this season of parenting is one of continued growth and a wonderful opportunity to show kids the true character of God.

Resources:
The Parent Cue - https://tinyurl.com/saebvffz
The Adventure Bible - https://bit.ly/3VuH67N
Know God Devotional - https://bit.ly/3VrUeL8
FatCats's The Ten Commandments for Kids - https://bit.ly/49bG6sE

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Parenting at any stage is hard. And as parents, we want to understand our kids better. But it always seems like as soon as we get one phase of life down, they quickly move onto the next one.

For the next few episodes, join Pastor Joe as he spends some time looking at parenting in each of these phases of our kids’ lives and learn from some of the best!

First up, parenting preschoolers. The preschool years are tough on parents — it’s a time when kids are questioning everything, forming their own opinions, and strengthening their willpower. It can sometimes feel like an exhausting stage, leaving parents wishing for the season to be over.

In this episode, Joe sits down with Brittany Compton, the Director of Preschool Strategy at Orange, to talk about how this season of parenting is one of great discovery and a wonderful opportunity to teach kids the true character of God. 

Resources:
The Parent Cue - https://tinyurl.com/saebvffz
Phases Preschool Bundle - https://tinyurl.com/4sydnwnz
My First Hands-On Bible - https://bit.ly/3IJeP60
The Creation Story Book - https://bit.ly/3IJ9trh
The Easter Story Book - https://bit.ly/490djam

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Navigating Social Media with Your Kids [feat. Dave Adamson]

Love it or hate it, social media is a part of our culture, churches, and, frankly, our everyday lives. And as parents, social media can be a point of tension with our kids. Should they use it? And if so, when? Is it as dangerous as it’s perceived to be, or could social media be used positively by us and our kids? Today, joining Pastor Joe all the way from Australia is author and Pastor Dave Adamson to talk to us about how to navigate social media with our kids and how it can be used as a tool to help point our kids to Jesus.

Resources: 
Meta Church feat. Dave Adamson - https://bit.ly/3UGts12
To learn more about Dave or to grab a copy of his book - https://www.daveadamson.tv/

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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.

Resources
Check out all our resources on prayer here: https://bit.ly/3TKQqn5

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