Forward Podcast

Parenting changes as our kids grow, and that shift can catch us off guard. In this episode of Forward, Thomas and Kari talk about moving from constant direction to growing trust, knowing when to step in and when to step back, and protecting the relationship while teens learn to take responsibility. If you're raising older kids or heading into that season, this conversation is for you.

How do you know what God wants you to do when the answer isn’t obvious? In this episode, Thomas and Kari talk through some of the practical questions that come with major decisions—how to use Scripture, seek wise counsel, sort through emotions, consider your responsibilities, and move forward when you still don’t have 100% certainty. If you’ve ever wished God would just make the answer crystal clear, this conversation is for you.

Social media is full of opinions, headlines, rumors, and half-truths. In this episode, we share three simple biblical ways to discern what is true, stand firm in what you know, and know when it is better to stay silent.

Disagreements are inevitable, but damaged relationships don’t have to be. In this episode, we talk about practical, biblical ways to navigate conflict, communicate with grace, and protect the relationship even when you don’t see eye to eye.

In Part 2 of our “Think About It” series, we get practical about protecting your attention and taking care of the brain God gave you. From multitasking and constant distractions to sleep, exercise, and healthy rhythms, we look at simple changes that can help you focus better, learn better, and think more clearly.

Are we forgetting how to think? In Part 1 of this three-part series, we introduce the challenges of learning and thinking in a world filled with constant information, distractions, technology, and AI. We talk about what all of this is doing to our attention, our minds, and even our spiritual lives—and why learning how to focus and think deeply may be more important than ever.

A consistent prayer life doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, we share practical ways to make prayer a natural part of everyday life—from praying immediately when a need comes to mind, to meditating on Scripture, to establishing a consistent time and place to meet with God. Simple habits can lead to a deeper, more consistent walk with Him.

In Part 2, we focus on breaking free from the need for everyone’s approval. We talk about handling criticism, knowing whose opinions really matter, and finding the confidence to live for God instead of constantly worrying about what others think.

It’s easy to overthink a comment, a look, a text, or someone’s opinion. In this episode, we talk about how to stop taking everything personally, give people grace, handle criticism, and learn when to simply let things go.

Confrontation is never easy, but the Bible gives us a clear way to handle it. In this episode, we discuss preparing your own heart, speaking the truth in love, and keeping restoration...not winning—the ultimate goal.