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So it would follow, now, even the definition of manhood could actually come into question also. Our guest today, Stephen Arterburn, provides us with a practical discussion on how to teach your sons the importance of manhood.

Stephen Arterburn is the Founder and Chairman of New Life Ministries and host of the #1 nationally syndicated Christian counseling talk show New Life Live! Stephen is also the host of New Life TV, a web-based channel dedicated to transforming lives through God’s truth. Stephen is the Founder of the Women of Faith conferences attended by over 5 million people. He also serves as a teaching pastor in Indianapolis, Indiana and the author of the popular book Every Man’s Battle.

Manhood in America

Many are claiming there is a war on women. If you ask me, if there’s a war on any gender, it is a war on men and manhood. As just one small example: Other than “All in the Family,”and that being a TV show produced well over 40 years ago, can you imagine watching a sitcom today and not seeing a male belittled—or even physically strike a female? Not going to happen.

But, it’s common fare today for males—particularly for those portraying what should be the epitome of manhood, i.e., Dads to be belittled and mocked regularly. It’s not uncommon at all to see men slapped around and punched by women. That’s considered funny. And, when men try to be chivalrous, they’re criticized. When they’re not chivalrous enough, they’re criticized. Men don’t know whether to spit or wind their watches today. And I don’t think they even know what it means to be a man anymore. Don’t misunderstand me; I’m not discounting the abuse perpetrated against females by males, that’s alive and well today—but that isn’t manhood! Today’s guest helps us understand what it means to be a man, as well as:

How to respond to the culture’s current focus on gender fluidity.

How can someone argue from the stance of the Bible?

The underestimated role of faith.

How do we advise our kids to respond to the challenge on their stance on manhood?

The importance of solidifying your stance of biblical principle.

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So it would follow, now, even the definition of manhood could actually come into question also. Our guest today, Stephen Arterburn, provides us with a practical discussion on how to teach your sons the importance of manhood. Stephen Arterburn is the Founder and Chairman of New Life Ministries and host of the #1 nationally syndicated […]

These days, it’s just so hard for parents to compete against today’s addictive nature of being constantly connected to the world wide web. Our guest today, Jonathan McKee will provide practical steps you can take to connect with your smartphone obsessed kid.

Jonathan McKee is the author of 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid. Jonathan has over 20 years of youth ministry experience and speaks to parents and leaders worldwide. He provides free resources for youth workers and parents. Also you can follow Jonathan on his blog, getting a regular dose of youth culture and parenting help.

How to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid

Sometimes things arrive in our cultural scene so hard and fast; that, as a people, we get blindsided. Then our reaction becomes nothing more than a failure to respond. I believe that this is what has happened in the case of today’s smartphone situation with our kids. We’re such a hustle-bustle society that we never paused to think through the ramifications of putting this kind of access in the hands of kids. Before parents could blink; virtually every kid in America had a phone with information, ideas, entertainment, voice, power and smut at their fingertips 24/7. The technology moved faster than our wisdom could increase, as well as our ability to make and/or amend laws.

Think about it. We still have laws for where, how and what time and days smut and vice for adults can be found and displayed in certain neighborhoods or inside the four walls of certain retail outlets; yet, our kids too often have none of these same safety measures. This makes the privacy of their own bedrooms virtually as dangerous as the seedy side of town! They have access to some of the vilest sexual images that no previous generation of adults ever had. But, not only that, today’s kids can personally connect with others from anywhere around the world to share, embellish and even participate in this smut in a virtual Sodom and Gomorrah any time day or night.

I think if we had time to do it all over again, we might realize that smartphones are actually adult toys! And, so, I say that Christians ought to look at a complete paradigm shift when it comes to carte blanche giving some of these things to our kids—just for the sake of being culturally relevant. There are just some things we can’t trust kids to possess till they’ve reached a certain maturity level like voting and drinking. As I see it, this one slipped by us. We discuss this point and the following:

The truth behind the laws and the experts stance on social media.

What is the "Children's Online Privacy Protection Act" (COPPA)?

The role that the book of Deuteronomy plays in addressing the smartphone phenomenon.

The two extremes of the parenting continuum; either too strict or not involved.

Family engagement seems to be lacking due to our culture’s obsession with smartphones.

How to filter the content on your kid’s phone.

How to set your child up for success.

The importance of giving your kid the keys.

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These days, it’s just so hard for parents to compete against today’s addictive nature of being constantly connected to the world wide web. Our guest today, Jonathan McKee will provide practical steps you can take to connect with your smartphone obsessed kid. Jonathan McKee is the author of 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone […]

Sadly, this sentiment has actually been adopted by many of our teens. They believe themselves to be beyond the redemption of even the Lord Jesus Christ. The truth is, our youth are craving a second chance to feel alive in this world.

Nick Hall is the founder of the ministry PULSE and author of the book Reset: Jesus Changes Everything available on amazon. Hall has been featured on major media outlets including Fox News, US News & World Report, Christianity Today, Fox & Friends, Moody Radio, Baptist Press, The 700 Club, Decision Magazine and The Christian Post. He and his wife, Tiffany, live in Minneapolis with their two children.

Youth are Craving a Second Chance

This generation has seen, heard and done things that many adults of previous generations have never seen or experienced during their entire lives. This exposure to depravity has returned nothing but emptiness. In my work at Shepherds Hill Academy, time and again I have seen that kids are wanting something real, and almost nobody is giving it to them. Many parents and youth leaders fail to understand that this generation is looking for some spiritual meat! They are truly hungry for God. I don’t know why more people don’t understand that.

There are reasons kids are leaving the church in droves and that the average new teen-convert to Christianity only stays in church 8-11 weeks. I have found that teens, and young people in general, are not looking for more entertainment, excitement or friends even. They’re actually seeking something genuine—the one true God—whether they actually articulate it that way or not.  Our guest today understands that and shares with our listeners his passion to “awaken culture to the reality of Jesus" and his experience of working with nearly 3 million students.  Our topics for this program include:

What is PULSE and why is it important.

How to look past the glaring negative stats of the millennial generation.

Why it is important to listen to your teen instead of preach to them.

The incredible role patience plays in learning the truth about the youth.

How to move forward with your teen if he/she is looking for a "Reset."

How to prepare an environment where your teen can mature in his/her faith.

How to get involved with the "Reset" movement.

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Sadly, this sentiment has actually been adopted by many of our teens. They believe themselves to be beyond the redemption of even the Lord Jesus Christ. The truth is, our youth are craving a second chance to feel alive in this world. Nick Hall is the founder of the ministry PULSE and author of the […]

In a culture where all forms of sexual impurity are legitimized, it is easy to ask: is sexual purity relevant anymore? Our guest, Julie Hiramine, will help parents prepare their teen for sexual purity? Julie Hiramine joins us to provide parents with guidance in how to address the subject of purity with their teen. Julie […]

Consequently, what we and our children might believe about Scripture gets scrutinized, criticized and marginalized. So in a generation that is bombarded, our guest, Chris Danielson, brings us creative ways to implement apologetics in our homes. Our guest today is Chris Danielson. Chris is a national syndicated radio show host, author and stand-up comic. Chris […]

But, is conflict a bad thing? As we are all quite aware, even in the parent/child relationship, conflict is inevitable. How we deal with conflict will determine the quality of our character and the quality of our relationships. Our guest, Dr. Karl Benzio teaches us how to appropriately resolve conflict. Karl Benzio, M.D. has been […]

But, there is no greater asset in the parenting tool box than prayer. Prayer is the gateway to infinite wisdom, love and power. Our guest, Mark Gregston, provides us with a practical conversation on how prayer can be an essential part of your life. Mark Gregston is the founder and executive director of Heartlight Ministries […]