Let's be honest, Christians avoid discussing the topic of hell. But the Christian worldview informs us that Hell is a very real place and the ultimate consequence for our unrepentance and sinful rejection of our Creator. Indeed, eternity is at stake. Therefore, hell should be something we talk about, especially with our kids, because we don't want anyone to experience complete and final separation from God. But how can we help our kids understand the reality and serious nature of hell? In this episode, Brett and Erin define what Hell is and discuss how you can start practically talking to your kids about it.

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Get your Early Bird tickets for the 2025 Texas MAVEN Conference in Dallas-Fort Worth before the offer closes this Wednesday (April 30th) at midnight. https://www.mavenconferences.com/texas

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The use and power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is exploding across all areas of life. From image and video generation for social media memes to helping with breakthroughs in coding and healthcare, no one can deny AI's usefulness. But what are we to make of claims that it will become superior to humans? Are we on a road to creating something that will eventually surpass us in intellect? In this episode and talk from the 2025 California MAVEN Conference, Douglas Axe, professor of molecular biology at Biola University, will explain in simple terms what generative AI is, explains how it works, lays out key Biblical principles for getting AI right.

Check out Summit's Student Conferences at: https://summit.org/maven and use code MAVEN25 to save $300 when you register.

Spend a day with MAVEN! Get your Early Bird tickets for the 2025 Texas MAVEN Conference in Dallas-Fort Worth before the offer closes on April 30th at midnight. https://www.mavenconferences.com/texas 

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Contemporary Christian art often has a reputation of being preachy, flat, and not engaging. How can Christians change that to be both engaging and while also prompting worldview conversations? In this episode, Brett and Erin interview former cold-case detective and Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace and his son Jimmy Wallace about how they wrote their riveting new detective graphic novel with a deeper purpose of communicating the Christian worldview.

Get the graphic novel: amazon.com/Case-Files-Vol-Murder-Meaning/dp/0830785884

Follow J. Warner Wallace and Jimmy Wallace: coldcasechristianity.com

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Porn, addiction, and sexual brokenness in our culture is rampant. Statistics say that kids are encountering porn at increasingly younger ages. At some point, our children will encounter pornography. So, how do we preemptively prepare our kids for what to do if they stumble upon it? And what if that's already happened? In this episode, Brett and Erin talk with Greta Eskridge, an author and podcaster, about her powerful new book It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn.

Get Greta's book: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Talk-Your-Kids-About/dp/1400250609

Follow Greta on Instagram: @maandpamodern

Listen to The Greta Eskridge Podcast on Apple and Spotify.

Greta's resources for people who are struggling with the impact of porn in their life:

*For a wife who is dealing with a spouse who is walking through porn use or addiction, I recommend this book and this organization for help.

*For anyone looking for help with recovery of porn/sex addiction, I highly recommend this ministry. They are especially helpful with men who are using often or addicted and with wives who are dealing with betrayal trauma.

*For women who are dealing with porn use and addiction in their life, I recommend this book.

*For parents whose kids have been exposed to pornography or are using pornography, I recommend my book.

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In this April 1st episode, Brett and Erin speak with Kyle Mann about his role as the Editor in Chief of The Babylon Bee and about how laughter, humor, and satire fit with the Christian worldview. We also have a *big* announcement at the beginning so be sure to listen closely!

Read the Babylon Bee: https://babylonbee.com

Have Kyle Mann explain jokes to you on X: https://x.com/The_Kyle_Mann 

Watch Brett and Erin's Babylon Bee episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPToxF7NjKE

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Preparation for the adult world doesn't begin when your kid turns 18. Their preparation is a steady process developed over the course of their childhood and teen years. In this episode, Brett and Erin outline 6 key steps that they've found prepares kids for a successful launch into the adult world. Read the USA Today article Erin mentioned here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2019/03/18/parents-killing-kids-life-skills-says-poll-showing-college-admissions-scandal-part-of-pattern/3198310002/

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These days, young adults (18+) seem to be stuck in a season of prolonged adolescence. It's tough and emotional for parents to launch our children into adulthood, and, parents, let's be honest, sometimes we don't want to let them go! How can we begin preparing our teens for this new life phase? How can we get out of their way? How do we equip them to become responsible adults? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss how to launch your young adult into the world successfully.

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What happens when you never tell a kid "no" or set limits around what they can and can't do? As we explored last week, that's a quick recipe for raising a narcissist. In this episode, Brett and Erin react and respond to a viral TikTok video from creator arelyvictoriaa where she lists the "controversial ways" she is raising her son without many limits.

Watch the TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2QYVP3F/

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Correcting and disciplining our kids isn't an easy job. But what we do TODAY as parents has long-term consequences...for good or ill. And in our overly individualistic and self-centered modern culture, if we don't correct a child's sinful tendencies to only consider their own desires and wants, we may end up raising little narcissists. In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss six steps to raising thoughtful kids who will be equipped to maintain healthy relationships. MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/

Our culture is rife with confusion around dating, sex and relationships. It's evident everywhere: entertainment, social media, music, etc. How we help our kids navigate our culture's confusion will have an impact on how they navigate dating and relationships when the time comes. In this episode, Brett and Erin interview Sean McDowell, a Christian author, apologist, and podcaster, about his book "Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships" and about the issues facing kids today when it comes to relationships. Get "Chasing Love" at https://seanmcdowell.org/item/chasing-love Check out Sean's podcasts and resources at https://seanmcdowell.org/ MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/