Who will take a stand? We know that every Bible-believing Christian wants to follow the command to care for those that feel orphaned. If the church doesn’t take a stand for these children, then who will? Join us as Alan Bixler, Executive Director of COMPACT Family Services, discusses the foster care system, the difference between having a rescue mentality v. a redemptive mentality, and how the capital C church can do their part.

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro

00:01:06 What is COMPACT

00:02:12 About Alan Bixler & His Family

00:03:36 The Birth of AG Foster Care Network

00:05:46 Snapshot of What Foster Care Looks Like

00:07:47 Rescue Mentality v. Redemptive Mentality

00:13:58 Stats & Facts on Foster Children

00:15:29 The Language of Foster Care

00:17:52 What the Bible Says About Foster Care

00:20:19 Common Foster Care Myths

00:24:22 How the Church & Individuals Can Help

00:25:44 How to Start a Foster Care Journey

00:28:41 Three States COMPACT Is Currently In.

00:29:39 How to Prepare Your Children When Taking in a Foster Child

00:30:45 The Language of Trauma with Foster Children

00:32:00 How to Prepare Spiritually When Taking in a Foster Child

00:34:37 The New Mission Field is the Family

00:35:00 How Pastors & Church Members Can Help

00:40:40 The Foster Care Network

00:43:30 Closing Prayer

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“Here’s the story…” Bringing a blended family together is no easy task — even for sitcom families like The Brady Bunch. Setting up a home and creating a positive environment for both spouses and every child is difficult. So, how do we blend through a Biblical lens? Join us as Amy Flattery, AGUSM Director of Operations, and Mark Flattery, CEO of Network 211, share a bit of their journey bringing their two families together and all the laughs along the way.

It's an episode you can’t afford to miss!

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro

00:01:29 Mark and Amy’s Love Story

00:05:46 Biblical Principles That Apply to All Families

00:08:36 What They Wish They Would Have Known

00:12:47 Funny Memories

00:18:37 Navigating Grief and Loss as a Couple and as Parents

00:22:35 Helping Your Child Cope When Blending

00:27:52 Healthy Communication with the Other Parent

00:29:51 Things to Consider Before Blending Families

00:34:55 A Note of Hope for Blended Families

00:40:09 Closing

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Have you ever wondered if having a Bible time with your teen is really that important and if it is, who has time for that? Join us as Holly Davis, Assemblies of God Director of Team Advancement, sits down with Elly Marroquin, and her daughter, Carolynn, address this very topic. In this episode, the mother daughter duo discusses how they manage to make devotional time a priority and how that time has enriched their relationships as a family and in their own personal relationship with God. Hear first-hand from a teen herself what it's like to have intentional devotional time with her mom. 

It's an episode you can’t afford to miss!

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro

00:02:29 Importance of Family Devos with Older Kids

00:06:47 What Devo Time Looks Like

00:08:41 Implementing Devos with Reluctant Older Kids

00:10:31 Advice to Teens from a Teen

00:12:02 Taking Time to Conversate with Your Teen About Their Day-to-Day Life

00:18:41 Devo Resources for Parents

00:22:17 Impact of Devos from a Teen

00:32:27 Closing

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Most parents know that taking time in the Scripture with your children is important, but finding the time and know how can be overwhelming. Especially if you yourself were not raised in a home that made devotions a priority. Join us as Elly Marroquin, and Dr. Melissa Alfaro, Assemblies of God Executive Presbyter and Co-Pastor of El Tabernaculo (Houston, TX), discuss why having devotional time with your smaller children is important to their own walk with God. Melissa's stories of her own children will be an encouragement to you as she offers wisdom and tools to help you on your own family discipleship journey.

It's an episode you can't afford to miss!

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro

00:01:50 Why Is It Important to Have Devo Time with Your Children

00:05:42 What Does a Devotional Time Look Like

00:13:22 Simple Steps to Change the Trajectory of Future Generations

00:19:09 Important Topics to Discuss with Your Children

00:29:00 How to Encourage Resistant Children

00:31:22 Closing Prayer with Dr. Melissa Alfaro

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Welcome to Ignite Podcast. Research shows that parents are the single most influential and impactful people in a child's life. Join us as Elly Marroquin, National Director of Christian Education & Discipleship, sits down with the Assistant General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Rick Dubose and his wife, Rita, to discuss why it is important for parents to be intentional about handing down their faith to their children. Together they will explore and unpack practical ways and tools for parents to disciple their children in a culturally crazy time.

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome

00:00:56 Guest Intro

00:02:23 The Importance of Parents Handing Down Their Faith

00:05:10 Practical Ways to Disciple Your Children Well

00:08:44 When Should Parents Start Discipling Their Children

00:10:19 Rita Shares a Funny Story

00:12:17 How Can Churches Come Alongside Parents to Help Them Disciple Their Children

00:19:02 The Vision of Ignite Parenting

00:25:05 Bible Engagement Project as a Tool for Parents

00:27:44 Ways to Disciple Children Regularly

00:33:56 How to Affirm Your Child

00:43:35 Closing Prayer with Rick DuBose

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