Stone Church Podcast

What if the secret to raising kids who love Jesus is simpler than you think?

Pastors Jeff, Keila, and Manny are joined Dr. Jeremy and Leanne Johnson to discuss parenting teenagers and young adults — from navigating social media and sleepovers to keeping communication open when it matters most.

01:56 - Introduction
03:15 - Raising Teenagers to Love Jesus
09:48 - Phones/Social Media
19:22 - When You Mess Up As A Parent
20:56 - Protecting Your Kids
26:14 - Importance of Church
32:25 - Dating
33:35 - Advice for Parents of Younger Kids
34:48 - Keeping Communication with your Older Kids
35:44 - Parenting for Kids going to College
38:38 - Closing Prayer

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What if parenting wasn't something to survive — but something to truly enjoy?

Pastor Jeff, Manny, and Keila are joined by Pastor Mitch and Lindsay Ellithorpe for an honest, fun, and deeply practical conversation about raising kids with faith, identity, and purpose. From speaking life over your children to navigating big emotions and disappointment — this one's packed.

00:43 - Preparing for parenthood through community
05:14 - Raising Kids to Love Church
13:30 - Building family culture through intentional parenting
26:01- Kids thrive with chores and ownership
34:31 - Challenges for Elementary-aged kids 43:55 - Prayer for faithful, empowered Christian parenting

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Ever wondered how we actually got the Bible — and why you can trust it?

Pastor Jeff sits down with Dr. JP O'Connor, a Bible professor, to unpack the fascinating story behind Scripture's formation, from ancient manuscripts to the final canon.

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Ever wondered how we actually got the Bible — and why you can trust it?

Pastor Jeff sits down with Dr. JP O'Connor, a Bible professor, to unpack the fascinating story behind Scripture's formation, from ancient manuscripts to the final canon.

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This conversation breaks down the biggest misconception about the Holy Spirit. Pastor Jeff sits down with Dr. Jack Wisemore to explore how the Spirit empowers us to witness, guides our decisions, and transforms us from the inside out. Plus, they tackle the baptism in the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts in ways that'll make you rethink everything.

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Dr. JP O'Connor breaks down why scholars have missed Mark's powerful approach to Christian ethics—it's not about following rules, it's about character formation. Discover how asking "whose am I?" instead of "what should I do?" transforms everything.

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Think you understand who God really is?

Dr. Jack Wisemore unpacks the Trinity in a way that will blow your mind and warm your heart. Discover why the early church spent 300+ years wrestling with this doctrine - and why it matters for your daily life.

01:19 - Dr. Jack Wisemore
49:19 - Q&A

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Can faith and intellect actually work together?

Pastor Jeff sits down with Northwest University professor Dr. Clint Bryan to tackle one of today's biggest questions. Discover why doubt isn't the enemy of faith, how the smartest people in history were passionate Christ-followers, and what to do when Scripture leaves you scratching your head.

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Dr. Clint Bryan opens up and shares why "suffering is the teacher of meaning." Whether you're walking through loss, addiction, or family pain, this message offers hope for those who feel forgotten.

02:00 - Dr. Clint Bryan
58:16 - Q&A

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Is Gen Z really leading the way back to church?

Join our pastors as they break down 7 surprising trends reshaping faith communities today! From bold evangelism to AI's impact on discipleship, discover why young adults are choosing Jesus over culture's empty promises.

Check out the article here!
https://careynieuwhof.com/church-trends-2026/

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