So what does a grandparent do when the grandkids visit and spend all of their time staring at their phone or tablet? This question and many others are answered during this podcast by Arlene Pellicane, a parenting expert, author and podcaster who will be speaking at the Legacy Grandparenting Summit in March. In this lively conversation with John Coulombe and Wayne Rice, Arlene warns parents and grandparents about the inherent dangers and risks of AI on our children and grandchildren, and offers some tips on how to spend quality time with our kids without the use of screens. She also discusses her new book Making Marriage Easier and offers encouragement for grandparents who want to keep their marriages vibrant and strong.

Books and resources mentioned:

Grandparenting Screen Kids: How to Help, What to Say and How to Begin by Arlene Pellicane and Dr. Gary Chapman

The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane (visit ArlenePellicane.com)

Making Marriage Easier: How to Love and Like Your Spouse for Life by Arlene Pellicane

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear 

The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It by John Tierney and Roy Baumeister

Scott Wesley Brown is a renowned Christian artist who has recorded dozens of albums and numerous #1 songs on the contemporary Christian music charts. He is also a musical missionary who uses his music to reach people all over the world. On this podcast, Scott talks with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about his music, his missionary work, his grandparenting and much more. And in a Legacy Grandparenting first, this podcast features three of Scott’s recordings. 

SCOTT WESLEY BROWN BIO

Some people strive for success. Others find greater value in focusing on significance. Scott Wesley Brown is one such person. Artists whose careers span five decades have definitely proven their relevancy to the changing times. Scott Wesley Brown is no exception. He has shown through the years that he is a man of quality and virtue. A man who has left an indelible mark on Christian music—a prolific songwriter, dynamic vocalist, challenging author, international missionary, worship leader, and Christian music pioneer!

The past several decades have seen Scott Wesley Brown's signature on no fewer than 9 number one singles in Adult-Contemporary and Inspirational music rankings. His songs have been recorded by Sandi Patti, Amy Grant, Bill Gaither, Mark Lowery, Bruce Carroll, Pat Boone, The Imperials, Petra, and international opera star Placido Domingo on his album with John Denver! Scott’s music has inspired musicians to reach a higher level of excellence while moving audiences to a deeper understanding of the call that crystallized Scott Wesley Brown's commitment to spreading the gospel to over 45 countries worldwide.

Brown's journal records covert missions behind the Iron Curtain and the first publicly promoted Christian music event in the U.S.S.R. It was during this August 1989 concert that over 15,000 Soviets heard the passionate cry for love and compassion while the Spirit moved some 2,000 to join in the family of Christ. Scott Wesley Brown stood side-by-side with East German brothers and sisters as the Berlin Wall came down, marking another victory for the Kingdom. He has taken over 100 musicians on trips to the mission field and provided hundreds of musical instruments to musicians and missionaries in third-world and restricted-access countries.

While Scott Wesley Brown understands the global mission, he also understands church and family. Scott serves as a teaching pastor for The Legacy Coalition’ grandparenting ministry in training Christian grandparents to be “Intentional”. Scott has also produced two albums for Legacy as well as several videos!

Scott Wesley Brown Classics available on various music sites include:

• He Will Carry You
• This Little Child
• This Is The Day (A Wedding Song)
• My Treasure (A Wedding Song)
• Please Don’t Send Me To Africa
• Grace Alone
• I Wish You Jesus

Pastor Keith Manley wrote a biography of Scott’s life, music, and missions ministry called “I WISH YOU JESUS,” now available on Amazon. This tells the story of a man who discovered that worship isn’t confined to a stage or sanctuary but lived in the trenches, in the margins, in the forgotten places where Christ’s love is needed most!

LINKS:

Scott Wesley Brown: Scottwesleybrown.bandcamp.com

Grandprints by Scott Wesley Brown: https://open.spotify.com/track/1o2OmF3QDoakDapxl42XrF

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by Phillip Keller https://amzn.to/407bPc0

The CD’s “Legacy” and “Find Us Faithful” are sold out and no longer available from the Legacy Coalition. The Track listings are below and you may be able to find individual tracks online:

Legacy (2018)

1. Grandprints (Scott Wesley Brown)
2. Hold You All Night (Wayne Watson)
3. Finish Well (Steve and Annie Chapman)
4. The Best I

In this podcast, author and speaker Jay Payleitner talks with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about his new book A Grand Way to Live: Faith, Wisdom and Joy for  Every Grandparent which contains 90 devotional readings on grandparenting. He gives us a free sample from his book and offers several ideas for grandparents including “Prayable Moments,” a way to communicate a Christian worldview to grandchildren without being preachy or pushy. You will enjoy Jay’s enthusiasm, humor and creative outlook on the role of grandparents in today’s world.

Books and resources mentioned during this podcast:

The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale by Angela Elwell Hunt 

Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

What If God Wrote Your Bucket List by Jay Payleitner and Josh McDowell

Hooray for Grandparents by Jay Payleitner

A Grand Way to Live by Jay Payleitner

Happy Semiquincentennial, America! by Jay Payleitner

The Legacy Coalition recently welcomed former Caterpillar executive Dan Hellige as its new President and CEO. In this casual conversation with John Coulombe and Wayne Rice, Dan and his wife Janet talk about their family, their career history, their grandparents, their grandkids, their marriage, their preferences and much more. If you’ve been blessed by the Legacy Coalition in the past, you’ll enjoy getting to know Dan and Janet Hellige as they begin their journey together leading the Legacy Coalition into the future.

Books and Resources mentioned during this podcast:

• Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford
• Finishing Well by Bob Buford
• Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Silver Boxes: The Gift of Encouragement by Florence Littauer

Several years ago, Pastor and author Chuck Swindoll entered into a unique mentoring relationship with two of his grandsons, Austin Swindoll Thompson and Parker Nelson, both of them in their thirties. Both had endured difficult family situations during their childhood and relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to be closer to their extended family. In this podcast John Coulombe and Wayne Rice talk with Austin and Parker about the relationship they now have with their “Bubba” Swindoll and what lessons they have learned from their mentoring sessions with him. And in a surprise development, they are joined on the phone by “Bubba” himself.

Books referenced in this podcast:

• Living on The Ragged Edge by Chuck Swindoll 
• David: A Man of Passion and Destiny by Chuck Swindoll
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
• Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
• Books (fiction) by Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan.
• How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
• The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
• The Road by Cormac McCarthy
• Biographies by H.W. Brands (Washington)
• Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Cynthia Tobias is the best-selling author of more than 16 books including You Can’t Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded): Strategies for Bringing Out the Best in Your Strong-Willed Child. Cynthia believes that being strong-willed is not a negative trait in children but something that can contribute to their ability to develop strong convictions, solid reasoning and good communication skills. In this podcast, Cynthia discusses with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe how grandparents can relate effectively to their strong-willed grandchildren by treating them with respect, choosing battles wisely and building strong relationships that can last a lifetime.

Resources mentioned during this podcast:

My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers (Daily Bread Publishing)

You Can’t Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded): Strategies for Bringing Out the Best in Your Strong-Willed Child by Cynthia Tobias (WaterBrook Press)

Jaime Saint is the grandson of Nate Saint, one of the five missionaries who in 1956 were famously killed by the Auca (Waodani) tribe in a remote rain forest of Ecuador.  Over the years, the story has been told and dramatized in many books, magazines, movies, documentaries and stage productions but in this conversation with John Coulombe and Wayne Rice, Jaime explains how the faithfulness of his grandfather Nate as well as his father Steve has impacted the lives of the Waodani people and his own life in the sixty years that have passed since those missionaries gave their lives. This episode of Legacy Grandparenting will reconnect you with that powerful story of courage and sacrificial love and inspire you to consider the generational impact that we can have on our children and grandchildren.

 BOOKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THIS PODCAST

•  Seriously! 100 Laugh-Out-Loud Stories that Teach Bible Truths by Wayne Rice (available from LegacyCoalition.com/store or from Amazon.com)
• The Great Omission by Steve Saint (YWAM Publishing)
• Love Does by Bob Goff (Thomas Nelson Publishing)
• “End of the Spear” (2005 movie) is the story of Steve Saint (Jaime’s father) who as a child accompanied his father to Ecuador, then as an adult returned to Ecuador and lived with the tribe that killed his father. 
• Steven Curtis Chapman’s “Beyond the Gates of Wonder” live concert featuring Steve Saint and “grandfather” Mincaye of the Waodani tribe (available on YouTube).
• ITEC, the ministry founded by Steve Saint: www.itecusa.org
• "Counting the Cost" (video) is available on YouTube
• “The Next Chapter” (video) is available on YouTube
• “The Grandfathers” (video) is also available on YouTube

Dr. Dudley Chancey is a long-time youth pastor and educator who is the founder of the Intergenerational Faith Center at Oklahoma Christian University. His most recent book is Keep Faith Alive: Grandparents and a Godly Legacy (Abilene Christian University Press), based on the findings of The Grandparent Project, a national study on grandparenting. Wayne Rice and John Coulombe talk with Dudley about his book and how grandparents today can become more intentional about telling grandchildren their faith stories and the great things that God has done and is doing in the world.

Books and Resources mentioned:

Keep Faith Alive: Grandparents and a Godly Legacy by Dudley Chancey – Order from ACUPressBooks.com and use the CODE: KEEPFAITH40 for a 40% Discount.

The Family Crucible by Napier and Whitaker

Intergenerational Christian Formation by Holly Atherton Allen

The Big God Story by Michelle Anthony

Doug Fields is one of the leading experts and practitioners of youth ministry in the church today. His books and resources are used by thousands of youth workers all over the world. Now a grandparent of nine, Doug shares with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe how he has been able to transfer many youth ministry principles to his role as a grandparent. During this conversation, they also discuss ways for youth workers to involve, encourage and equip grandparents. Doug also reveals one of true advantages of being a Tesla owner. 

Doug’s websites:

• www.dougfields.com
• www.downloadyouthministry.com

Books mentioned:

• Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald
• The Intentional Parent by Doug and Cathy Fields

Keeping Up with Youth Culture:

• www.axis.org (subscribe to their weekly newsletter The Culture Translator)
• www.cpyu.org (lots of current youth culture information here)
• www.homeword.com (subscribe to HomeWord’s Culture Update newsletter)

In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, Wayne Rice and John Coulombe talk with Mark Gerson, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and author of God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Has Proved that the Torah Is True. From his uniquely Jewish perspective, Mark explains why the teachings of Moses emphasize the crucial role that grandparents play in the lives of grandchildren and what social science has proven about the health benefits of intentional grandparenting. You’ll enjoy this conversation which takes several interesting turns including Mark’s description of “the best people in the world.”

For more information: https://www.godwasright.com/