Life with Gaines

On this Season 2 finale and final part to our Aiding Archers Series, Esther sat down with Bryan Bland, a husband, father of 4 children under eight AND a high school science teacher. Tune in to hear how he navigated the initial school shut down and how he and his wife have been balancing jobs and kids. Bryan shares some very practical wisdom for how he is approaching this school year. 

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This week, as part of our Aiding Archers series, Esther interviews Leslie Hardy, a licensed therapist. With over 20 years of experience, Leslie offers parents and guardians sounds advice on how to navigate through this prodigious school year.

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This week, as part of our Aiding Archers series, Esther interviews Maribeth Leonard, adjunct professor and virtual international educator. She shares experiential wisdom on how she's navigated this virtual landscape in educating students from a VARIETY of backgrounds. She gives some key advice for teachers and even parents/guardians for this upcoming school year.

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This week, as part of our Aiding Archers series, Esther interviews Renee Jones, homeschool mother of 11 and business owner. In this very honest conversation, Renee shares wisdom and advice on how to make homeschool work for your family.

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As we wrap  up season 2, we are doing an interview series called "Aiding Archers."   We want to aid parents and guardians who are facing a school year  different than any other, whether homeschooling, doing virtual academy  or on a modified in-person school schedule. This interview with a wife  and mother who homeschooled all of her children through high school and  now works in human services is one that will give EVERYONE some wisdom.

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As parents of black children, yes we have had "The Talk" but we have also started having conversations  with our kids about racial injustice in this nation and how we can process it through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus. Tune in as we share recent conversations that we've been having in our home.

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This week, we wanted to share how we are processing the murder of George Floyd and other recent events as a married couple, parents and Christians. 

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This week, it's all about making God normal in parenting. One son tries to fight his dad, another is caught calling his friend names. How do we make God normal in addressing these things? Tune in to find out!

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On Episode 28, Emmanuel talked about his first experience with therapy (which was horrible!) so it's only fitting we provide an update. Tune in as we talk through how therapy is going for both of us and why we think it's more important now to seek it out. And there might be a special announcement in there too! ;)

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During this week's episode, Emmanuel & Esther discuss a few of their takeaways from Netflix's Uncorked. We answer the question, whether the family business is a barbecue joint or church, is it ok to force our kids to take over the business even if they have other aspirations? We also unpack what we feel our role is in preparing our kids for their purpose.

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Don't forget to follow us on Instagram,  

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Emmanuel https://www.instagram.com/lifewith_Emmanuel  

Esther https://www.instagram.com/lifewith_Esther