Are parents failing to prepare kids to flourish in the adult world? Is the world simply not built for human flourishing? Or is the truth somewhere in between? Kelsey and Jonathan explore the pressing themes of a viral video.

Check out The Concurrently Companion for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters.

We would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at [email protected]. What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.

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Further Resources:

• Read Danielle Sallade on “Human Flourishing.”
• What does human flourishing look like in urban design? Learn about “6 Urban Design Project With Nature-Based Solutions.”
• See Andy Crouch’s “What Does ‘Human Flourishing’ Mean for Christians?”



Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Covenant College.

Looking for an unapologetically Christian College Experience? Pursuing knowledge transformed by faith, Covenant College prepares students for their callings and careers. Covenant is located on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 20 minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Students who visit are eligible to receive a grant of $1,200. More at Covenant.edu/world.

Tiny birds, big volcanos, and refugees in need. Read along online.

Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom.

Today's Stories:

Discover: She saves tiny birds. Read it at God's Big WORLD.

Explore: Out of the Lagoon! Read it at WORLDkids.

Discern: Suffering Afghans Flee Pakistan. Read it at WORLDteen.

Today's Conversation Kickoff: What animal would you be most excited to see arrive at your door?

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. — Matthew 25:35-36

Together, let’s get the conversation started. He has equipped you for the work.

The Play-by-Play is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

How have society’s attitudes shifted regarding children and families? And what does that do to a culture? On today's episode, we’re joined by WJI graduate Chiara Lamberti and WORLD’s Jenny Lind Schmitt.

Check out The Concurrently Companion for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters.

We would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at [email protected]. What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.

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Further Resources:

• Read Chiara’s article, “When in Rome,” at wng.org.
• Read Jenny’s interview with Chiara about her experiences in Italy.
• Check out “Discipling Our Kids About Having Kids” at the News Coach blog.
• See “Why Children Need Both a Mom and a Dad” at Daily Citizen

Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Covenant College.

Looking for an unapologetically Christian College Experience? Pursuing knowledge transformed by faith, Covenant College prepares students for their callings and careers. Covenant is located on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 20 minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Students who visit are eligible to receive a grant of $1,200. More at Covenant.edu/world.

Something old for something new. How does a classical conversation tool help us sort through current events? Kelsey and Jonathan answer a listener question about Aristotle’s Five Common Topics.

Check out The Concurrently Companion for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters.

We would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at [email protected]. What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.

See more from the News Coach, including episode transcripts.

Further Resources:

• Learn more about the Big 5 on the News Coach blog.
• Hear the Big 5 in action; Listen to our episode on Christian nationalism.

Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Covenant College.

Looking for an unapologetically Christian College Experience? Pursuing knowledge transformed by faith, Covenant College prepares students for their callings and careers. Covenant is located on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 20 minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Students who visit are eligible to receive a grant of $1,200. More at Covenant.edu/world.

Hidden cities, stolen paintings, and a house divided. Read along online.

Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom.

Today's Stories:

Discover: Would you live here? Read it at God’s Big WORLD.

Explore: A Painting Returns Home. Read it at WORLDkids.

Discern: A New Speaker in the House. Read it at WORLDteen.

Today's Conversation Kickoff: If you could build a city anywhere—even somewhere impossible—where would you build it? What would it be like?

For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. — 2 Corinthians 5:1

Together, let’s get the conversation started. And remember: He has equipped you for the work.

The Play-by-Play is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

How should we respond to Christians “deconstructing” their faith? We’re joined by God’s Big WORLD editor Amy Auten to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of deconstruction.

Check out The Concurrently Companion for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters.

We would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at [email protected]. What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.

See more from the News Coach, including episode transcripts.

Further Resources:

• Read the Barna Groups “Six Reasons Young Christians Leave Church.”
• Watch these videos by Gavin Ortlund on the topic of deconstruction.
• Listen to Trevin Wax on Reconstructing Faith.

Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Covenant College.

Looking for an unapologetically Christian College Experience? Pursuing knowledge transformed by faith, Covenant College prepares students for their callings and careers. Covenant is located on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 20 minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Students who visit are eligible to receive a grant of $1,200. More at Covenant.edu/world.

On October 7, Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. In response, Israel declared war. At the request of listeners, we're exploring the history and worldviews behind this conflict.

Check out The Concurrently Companion for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters.

We would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at [email protected]. What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.

See more from the News Coach, including episode transcripts.

Further Resources:

• Learn about “The Grand Narratives of Today’s World” at the News Coach blog.
• At WORLDTeen, learn more about “Misinformation in Media” surrounding Israel and Hamas.
• For more background on Israel and Hamas, see “A history of violence” by Jill Nelson at wng.org.
• For more on the ideology of Hamas, read "Hamas and the ideology of hate" by A.S. Ibrahim.
• From WORLD Opinions, read “Just war theory and the war against Hamas” by Marc LiVecchi.
• Read “Signs of the Times” by Lisa Crow at Inspire a Fire.
• Keep up with the news about Israel on WORLDteen, WORLD Watch, and WORLD.

Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Covenant College.

Looking for an unapologetically Christian College Experience? Pursuing knowledge transformed by faith, Covenant College prepares students for their callings and careers. Covenant is located on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 20 minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Students who visit are eligible to receive a grant of $1,200. More at Covenant.edu/world.

Welcome to the Play-by-Play. The Play-by-Play is a new resource from the News Coach. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom. Read along online.

Today's Stories:

Discover: The walls have a story. Read it at God’s Big WORLD.

Explore: Oldest Skydiver. Read it at WORLDkids.

Discern: Misinformation in Media. Read it at WORLDteen.

Today's Conversation Kickoff: What do you want achieve before you’re 104 years old?

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. — Proverbs 16:16

Together, let’s get the conversation started. As always, remember: He has equipped you for the work.

The Play-by-Play is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

Today on Concurrently, we’re continuing the conversation by responding to listener feedback on school choice, cancel culture, Christian nationalism, and more.

Check out The Concurrently Companion for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters.

We would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at [email protected]. What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.

See more from the News Coach, including episode transcripts.

Further Resources:

• Debra’s feedback comes from Episode 36: School choice and abundant grace (with Amy Auten).
• Brian’s feedback comes from Episode 24: Cancel culture and the whole person.
• Sheri’s feedback comes from Episode 37: God, country, and Christian nationalism.
• Ethan’s feedback comes from Episode 31: Confederate monuments and constructive revisionism.
• Aaron’s feedback comes from Episode 34: Data privacy, big tech, and human value.

Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Covenant College.

Looking for an unapologetically Christian College Experience? Pursuing knowledge transformed by faith, Covenant College prepares students for their callings and careers. Covenant is located on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 20 minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Students who visit are eligible to receive a grant of $1,200. More at Covenant.edu/world.

We’re breaking out all our tools to tackle a listener question on affirmative action. How do we unravel lasting consequences of cultural injustice? And what does it mean for human flourishing?

For a limited time, you can get 50% off a yearly subscription to any God’s WORLD News publication. Visit gwnews.com to subscribe today.

Check out The Concurrently Companion for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters.

We would love to hear from you. You can send us a message at [email protected]. What current events or cultural issues are you wrestling through with your kids and teens? Let us know. We want to work through it with you.

See more from the News Coach, including episode transcripts.

Further Resources:

• To learn more about the U.S. Supreme Court, listen to our conversation with Constitution Law professor Dr. Jesse Merriam, “Understanding the U.S. Supreme Court.”
• Read “The Moral and Religious Argument for Affirmative Action” by Adam Russell Taylor.
• From the Reformed Journal, see “Affirmative Action and Fairness” by Scott VanderStoep (Part 1 and Part 2).

Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com. We’re having our biggest sale yet! Get 50% off an annual subscription to God’s WORLD News through 10/15/2023.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Covenant College.

Looking for an unapologetically Christian College Experience? Pursuing knowledge transformed by faith, Covenant College prepares students for their callings and careers. Covenant is located on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 20 minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Students who visit are eligible to receive a grant of $1,200. More at Covenant.edu/world.