In this episode, our guest is Karianne Charbonnel, Director of Children’s Ministry at Grace.  We spend some time talking about the vision for milestone events at our church what discipleship looks like in our homes.  

Take a look at some of the resources below and if you’re interested to find out more about the milestone events we have at Grace, email me at [email protected]!

• Family Discipleship, by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin
• Why Emotions Matter, by Tristen Collins and Jonathan Collins
• Parenting:  14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change a Family, by Paul David Tripp
• Grace Parent Milestone Resources

In this episode we have a conversation with Nate Holt, Campus Director at Bradley University for Campus Outreach (https://www.campusoutreach.org/).  We get to hear Nate‘s story a little bit more as well as talk about some good tips and reminders for parents of seniors and seniors as they consider colleges and campus ministry.

If you have follow up questions for Nate or would like to find out more about Campus Outreach’s ministry and locations, click here:  https://cocentralil.org/nate-holt

We're back!  After a long hiatus, we're up and running again for this podcast.  Thanks for listening, and make sure to check out the other episodes we've recorded over the last few seasons if you're new to this podcast.

In this episode, we are talking about a big cultural topic; youth sports.  And particularly, club and travel team sports.  Don't worry, we're not wanting people to drop all sports in their lives.  But, we do want families to have healthy conversations and feel like they are able to maintain their priorities and values even as their kids do sports.

To find out more about healthy sports ideas and to listen to the podcast episode that sparked this conversation, click on the links below.  As always, feel free to reach out to John at [email protected] with any questions or feedback about this episode or ideas for future episodes!

• Recorded:  Youth Sports, Healthy Families, and the Future of the Church
• Kingdom Sports
• The Christian Center
• Pure Athlete
• "Why We Pulled Our Kids from Club Sports" --Ross Douma
• "In the Arena: The Promise of Sports for Christian Discipleship" --David Prince
• Greg Gipp:  Pathways to a Debt-Free Future episode
  • Greg Gipp Website: https://www.freecareermatch.com/

In today's episode, we talk with Pastor John Cherne, who is over young adults at Grace (18-35 year olds).  We talk about students going to both Christian university and secular university, and the unique challenges to each, as well as opportunities that parents and students can take even now before students leave.

We hope this episode has some great insights and reminders for you as parents even if you don't have a senior yet!  

Resources:
Surviving Religion 101, Michael Kruger

For the upcoming summer calendar (filled with lots of opportunities!) for graduating seniors, please e-mail John at [email protected] 

In this episode, we interview Dan and Ben Learned, asking them to reflect on Ben's teen years and lessons learned both by Ben and by Dan.  This is a great reflection and encouragement to parents who need some empathy as they work through the "growing pains" of raising teens.  We hope you enjoy!

www.gracepres.org/student

If you haven't read this book yet, you need to!

We catch up with Aaron Walters, our new Pastor of Middle Adults (35-50), as he reflects on student ministry, wins for parents, and insights into ministry.  This is a good listen for all parents as they get to know Aaron and his heart for the Lord and for others!

In this episode, we're talking with Brenda Garrison, our Director of Women's Ministry at Grace.  Brenda is the mom of three adult daughters and is a speaker and author too.  The focus in our conversation is how to love our kids when they rebel.  Brenda has not just studied this but has experienced it first-hand.  We hope this episode encourages you as you may navigate tough seasons with your kids.  Don't forget to check out the resources below!

RESOURCES:
Check out Brenda's "Love No Matter What" book HERE

E-mail Brenda:  [email protected]

Grace Women's Ministry:  https://www.gracepres.org/women

Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family, by Paul Tripp

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, for the 1970-71 academic year, the average in-state tuition and fees for one year at a public non-profit university was $394. By the 2020-21 academic year, that amount jumped to $10,560, an increase of 2,580%.  This is a cumulative price increase of about 567% during the last 50 years.

What are parents and students supposed to do?  The world says "take on as many student loans as you need!  Everyone is doing it and you'll pay it off eventually..."

Greg Gipp joins us today to both offer help and hope that we don't need to go into a mountain of debt to achieve the goals and dreams God has laid on our hearts.  We have options!  And, we can avoid becoming a slave to the lender, which impacts every part of our lives.  This is a must-listen for parents and students who are in their upper high school years.

To get a hold of Greg Gipp, please e-mail John at [email protected]

Additional resource we recommend parents and students watch:
Borrowed Future:  How Student Loans are Killing the American Dream

Stats:

• https://www.statista.com/topics/1249/homosexuality/#topicHeader__wrapper
•  https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/06/13/chapter-3-the-coming-out-experience/

Books:

• Love Thy Body:  Nancy Pearcey
• Space at the Table: Brad and Drew Harper
• Embodied:  Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say:  Preston Sprinkle
• Homosexuality and the Church:  Mark Yarhouse
• Understanding Gender Dysphoria:  Mark Yarhouse
• Emerging Gender Identities:  Mark Yarhouse
• Gay Girl, Good God:  Jackie Hill Perry
• What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?:  Kevin Deyoung
• Born this way?:  J. Alan Branch
• Is God anti-gay?:  Sam Alberry

Resources:

1.  The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender:  Parenting LGBTQ Kids

2.  Christian sexuality video guide for parents and teens (e-mail [email protected] for a license to view this)

3.   Axis Parent's Guide to LGBTQ+

4.  Rooted Ministries Podcast Episode:  Understanding and Caring for Same-Sex attracted Teenagers

Stats:

• https://www.statista.com/topics/1249/homosexuality/#topicHeader__wrapper
•  https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/06/13/chapter-3-the-coming-out-experience/

Books:

• Love Thy Body:  Nancy Pearcey
• Space at the Table: Brad and Drew Harper
• Embodied:  Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say:  Preston Sprinkle
• Homosexuality and the Church:  Mark Yarhouse
• Understanding Gender Dysphoria:  Mark Yarhouse
• Emerging Gender Identities:  Mark Yarhouse
• Gay Girl, Good God:  Jackie Hill Perry
• What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?:  Kevin Deyoung
• Born this way?:  J. Alan Branch
• Is God anti-gay?:  Sam Alberry

Resources:

1.  The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender:  Parenting LGBTQ Kids

2.  Christian sexuality video guide for parents and teens (e-mail [email protected] for a license to view this)

3.   Axis Parent's Guide to LGBTQ+

4.  Rooted Ministries Podcast Episode:  Understanding and Caring for Same-Sex attracted Teenagers