Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to teach kids gratitude, but it’s easy for us to get distracted by busyness and miss those moments of reflection and thankfulness. In this episode, Brett and Erin share simple but meaningful family liturgies and traditions you can incorporate around the dinner table this Thanksgiving to help you reclaim the gratitude at the heart of the holiday.

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Check out the Erin's Strong Woman interview with Melanie Kirkpatrick: https://youtu.be/UdNP-2fBhCQ?si=tRUpv9VD7CBHfcxI

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Christian pop star, Forrest Frank made some viral comments in recent months giving his reasons for why he doesn't drink anymore. Much of Evangelical Christianity would share Frank's view and advocate for total abstinence. But what does Scripture say about alcohol? Is it sinful to drink? In this episode, Brett and Erin look at Frank's reasons for abstaining from alcohol, what Scripture teaches, and what our view of alcohol says about our wider understanding of sanctification.

Watch Forrest Frank's video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LXkmEa9goX8

Check out the book "What Would Jesus Drink?" by Joel McDermin: https://a.co/d/5RqZW4O

Check out the book "Wine in the Word" by Gisela H. Kreglinger: https://a.co/d/d4MDqbW

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Parenting teenagers is intimidating. It's a whole new season that's full of change—one that can be both daunting and difficult. But beyond the teenage eye rolls and moodiness, there's real joy and opportunity to be found in this season. In this episode, Brett and Erin speak with Shelley Komoszewski, from Josh McDowell Ministries and a mom of two girls, about how you can navigate the task of being a parent to teenagers, how to set them up for successfully becoming adults, and the unexpected joy of this often tough season of growth.

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A core Christian doctrine is that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. But in today's culture of pluralism and inclusivity, this is a widely unpopular belief—one that's often branded as unloving. So why do we, as Christians, hold to it? In this episode, Brett and Erin examine what the Bible says about who Jesus is and why He is the only way. They also share practical ways to help you answer your kids’ questions and objections about this crucial truth of the Christian faith.

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Parents, should you send your kids to a secular university? Increasingly, the recommendation from church leaders is a resounding no. Our culture is confused about everything—from gender to race—and academia sits at the epicenter of that confusion, influencing entertainment, politics, and even the church. But how did we get here? In this episode, Brett and Erin chat with Dr. Corey Miller, author and President of Ratio Christi, about his book "The Progressive Miseducation of America," which narrates how the cultural revolution changed universities and academia from schools founded by Christians to strongholds of Critical Theory.

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Learn more about Ratio Christi here: https://ratiochristi.org/

Download Ratio Christi's PDF Booklets: https://press.ratiochristi.org/

Surveys Mentioned by Dr. Miller:

Americans and Biblical Worldview: https://www.arizonachristian.edu/2023/02/28/biblical-worldview-among-u-s-adults-drops-33-since-start-of-covid-19-pandemic/

Pastors and Biblical Worldview: https://www.arizonachristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AWVI2022_Release05_Digital.pdf

Evangelical Pastors and Biblical Worldview: https://www.arizonachristian.edu/2022/05/26/only-half-of-evangelical-pastors-hold-biblical-worldview/

Yale Student Survey: https://buckleyinstitute.com/annual-surveys/

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We live in a media-saturated world. From endless movies and TV shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime to music and YouTube videos, our kids are constantly surrounded by content. Now more than ever, we need to equip them to do more than just consume. We need to help them engage with media worldviewishly. In this episode, Brett and Erin share strategies and questions you can use to turn your family movie nights into opportunities to help your kids analyze films and TV through the lens of the Christian worldview.

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Many Christians say they believe in the Trinity, but few can define it clearly or point to where it’s taught in Scripture. That needs to change! As parents, we must be equipped to help our kids understand and articulate what the Trinity is and how it’s rooted in Scripture. In this episode, Brett and Erin unpack the doctrine of the Trinity, walk through key biblical passages that support it, and share practical ways to help the next generation develop a firm grasp of this essential Christian belief.

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The doctrine of the Trinity is one of Christianity's essential doctrines. It's one we need to be able to understand and articulate to others. But many of us (adults and students) don't have a well-formed view of the Trinity. If you heard one, would you be able to spot a Trinitarian heresy? Would your kids? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss their own experiences in helping kids understand the Trinity in the field at MAVEN Immersive Experiences, and unpack why this doctrine is so essential for our kids (and us) to be able to define and understand.

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Gentle Parenting is all the rage right now as young parents are increasingly turning to social media influencers for advice. But does this parenting philosophy actually work? As Brett and Erin are traveling and speaking throughout September, this episode features Erin's talk on Gentle Parenting from the 2025 MAVEN Conference as she explores social media's influence on popularizing the philosophy and breaks down exactly why Gentle Parenting doesn't work when applied to real world situations.

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On September 10th, Charlie Kirk—founder of Turning Point USA and Christian speaker—was shot and killed while publicly debating college students on faith and social issues. Kirk was a courageous leader who boldly proclaimed the truth of the Christian worldview to the next generation—something each of us is called to do with the kids and teens in our own spheres. His life and legacy challenge us to ask: How can we be courageous like Charlie?

As Brett and Erin are traveling and speaking throughout September, this episode features Brett’s talk on courage from the 2025 MAVEN Conference—shared in honor of Charlie’s legacy—to explore how we can live with the same boldness and faith.

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