In Part 2 of Parenting Trends, Lisa and Cheree explore the importance of nurturing a child's imagination through reading and play. Discover the essential "work" happening in a child's brain during these activities and why they are crucial for healthy development.

Resources from Today's Podcast:

Reset your child's brain

Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children

Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life
How Children Learn

How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature

How to teach your child during play:

The Three R's by Ruth Beechick

Cheree's List of Chapter Book Bedtime Read Alouds for Elementary & Middle School age children:

-Tales of the Kingdom

-Little Pilgrim's Progress

-God's Smuggler

-George Muller

-Prince Warrior series

-The Cross and the Switchblade

In today’s episode, Lisa and Cheree dive into the evolving journey of parenting as our children step into their teen years. They explore how to shift from being the constant instructor to becoming an active listener, fostering deeper heart connections with our teens. You’ll hear personal stories and honest reflections on the challenges and joys they've encountered as their own kids navigate adolescence. Together, they unpack the importance of letting go, trusting God in the process, and staying intentional in this new season. May this conversation inspire you to approach these teenage years with hope, grace, and excitement.

Top Parenting Trends 2025: Part 1 – The Importance of Discipleship in the Home

As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of parenting, it’s clear that trends come and go—some helpful, others more misleading than we realize. But amidst all the noise, there's one foundational truth that never changes: the call to disciple our children in the ways of the Lord.

Many of us are familiar with what discipleship looks like within the church walls or among adult believers. But how does that translate to our homes? What does it really mean to disciple our children in the day-to-day rhythms of family life?

In this conversation, Cheree and Lisa dive deep into the conversation on the heart of family discipleship. Together, they’ll unpack what it means to cultivate a Christ-centered home and explore practical ways to weave faith into the fabric of everyday life. Through personal stories and life experiences, they’ll share how discipleship isn’t just another task on the parenting checklist—it’s the heartbeat of raising children who know and follow Jesus.

Join us for Part 1 of this series as we speak into the nuances of modern parenting and rediscover the timeless importance of discipling the next generation, starting right in our own homes.

Creating Community & A Place of Belonging:

Most of us at some point in our lives have felt lonely, or long for a place to belong. Today Cheree and Lisa take a closer look at community and creating belonging within the body of Christ.  What does it mean to be committed to what God has called us to, that even in the midst of conflict and struggle we choose to show up using our gifts and service as worship to the Lord. Choosing not to engage in offense but to loving and staying in relationship with each other. Listen in as they discuss biblical principles of engaging in a community of believers. 

Today we discuss building Biblical foundations around faith and finances, generosity and giving, and how to build that into our family culture.

Today we break down the concepts of knowing God is our provider, God being the provider of More Than Enough, and how to build a legacy of financial breakthrough in the family setting. 

On prep for the holidays, self care, and keeping Christ the Center of the Holidays.

Today Lisa and Cheree get a jump start in preparation for the holidays and talk about how to create a Christ centered home during the Holiday season.  How do we prioritize worship in our home and in practical family rhythms.

Lisa and Cheree take time to explore these questions and share thoughts and insights from their own families and experiences. Join in to learn about how to be intentional in how God has called each family to minister to others as we celebrate the Holidays. 

Prayer and intercession are a vital part of our relationship with Jesus. As we position ourselves for what God wants to do in this next season, Cheree and Lisa take a look at how we can move from praying prayer requests to partnering with the Holy Spirit to pray and declare what is on God's heart for our circumstances, our families, our church and our communities. Listen in to hear personal stories of what this looks like from their lives and to be encouraged and challenged to g...