Depression isn’t proof of weak faith, it’s where grace has to get real.

Sam and Janet Reeve were missionaries with years of experience raising children and mentoring Christian families. A key highlight of their conversation is their openness in sharing their personal journey supporting their daughter through severe, treatment-resistant depression.

Discover why Sam and Janet believe prioritising your marriage is foundational to a secure family, and gain practical insights into modelling repentance and forgiveness for your children. This is a must-listen for every parent seeking to cultivate a Christ-centred home and navigate mental health challenges with faith and love.

Why Teenagers Are 'Relieved' About the Social Media Ban.

Social media isn’t neutral; it’s forming your teen’s identity, attention, and faith faster than you think.

Teenagers aren’t just “on their phones,” they’re being shaped by them. Youth minister Dave Chiswell unpacks how social media accelerates identity formation, drives comparison and anxiety, and makes faith feel harder in a world of constant noise. Plus: practical ways parents can build trust, start better conversations, and reclaim real-life community.

If identity is something kids have to invent, no wonder they’re exhausted.

Our kids are growing up in a world that says: look inside, be true to yourself, express who you are. But what happens when that message collides with the gospel?

1. ISCAST: Science and Christianity - ⁠www.iscast.org/⁠
2. Fuller Youth Institute book: Three Big Questions that Change Every Teenager -www.fulleryouthinstitute.org/3-big-questions#3BQ⁠,
3. www.amazon.com.au/dp/0801093384?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_au⁠ ⁠
4. www.understandingteenagers.com.au/⁠ ⁠
5. www.ridleycollege.transistor.fm/episodes/can-i-buy-myself-flowers-with-dr-fiona-isaacs⁠
6. Youth Ministry Futures: ⁠www.ymfutures.com.au/

You’re not crazy, parenting today really is harder.

What if godly parenting isn’t about getting everything right, but faithfully stewarding children who belong to God?

In this episode, pastor and family ministry leader Rob Keller who has been married to Ruth for 54 years, shares decades of wisdom on biblical family discipleship, the role of parents as primary disciple-makers, and why Scripture, not strategies, must shape our homes.

1. Uncle Arthur Stories: Rob mentions that his mother-in-law gifted him these books, which he used to teach his children about biblical truths and virtues.

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant battle over screen time? You're not alone.

In this episode, pastor and researcher Jeff Lloyd helps parents understand Generation Alpha, the hidden ways technology shapes our children’s hearts, and how faith, boundaries, and presence can form resilient kids in a digital age.

Internet Filters:

1. https://www.bark.us/
2. https://www.linewize.io/

Reviews:

1. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Books:

1. The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt
2. Superbloom, Nicholas Carr
3. The Tech-wise Family, Andy Crouch
4. Scrolling Ourselves to Death, Brett McCracken

Blogs:

1. https://screenstrong.substack.com/
2. https://www.generationtechblog.com/
3. https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/resources
4. https://www.afterbabel.com/

Your marriage isn’t the bonus, it’s the backbone.

Parenting today can feel overwhelming; screens everywhere, pressure from all sides, and the quiet fear of getting it wrong.

In this episode, Brett and Kate Ryan from Focus on the Family Australia share grounded, hope-filled wisdom on raising resilient kids, strengthening marriage, navigating technology, and parenting with faith in real life.

1. families.org.au: The website for Focus on the Family Australia, where listeners can find a variety of free resources, including videos, courses, downloadable PDFs, and e-books.
2. familycast.com.au: The free video platform mentioned, which offers parenting classes on topics like navigating sexuality, social media, anxiety, and raising pre-teens.
3. Adventures in Odyssey and Radio Theatre: These are specific programs or series available on the Family Cast platform for children.
4. https://families.org.au/article/how-birth-order-affects-your-marriage/
5. https://families.org.au/article/how-birth-order-affects-sibling-conflicts/
6. https://families.org.au/broadcast/how-your-birth-order-shapes-your-marriage/
7. https://families.org.au/broadcast/understanding-how-birth-order-impacts-your-marriage/
8. https://families.org.au/broadcast/understanding-how-birth-order-impacts-your-marriage-0/