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“We always tell them that it’s not the parent’s choice. It’s the child’s choice that got them into the situation that they are in. All we can do is love them, parent them, model them, encourage them, and point them in the right direction. But ultimately it’s their decision to make and we try to reinforce that as much as we can.”

Last week we heard from John Brocard and his wife Fair in Part I. They are parents of a former prodigal and the founders of Prodigal Child Ministries. Today we invite you to join us for Part II of our conversation as we bring hope to the parents of prodigals.

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When we think of our kids being well-groomed, we think of issues tending to physical hygiene and dress; some things at least parents have some control over. Or to help our kids gain control over.

There is grooming going on with our kids today that many of them, or their parents, are not even aware of. It’s the grooming that builds appetites in our kids; violent and sexual appetites built by the constant consumption of violent and sexually explicit video games, movies, and other forms of entertainment. It’s said, “you are what you eat.” Well, what we consume with our eyes and our ears shapes what we become too, and in ways you would never have imagined.

Don’t think that your inability to ever imagine your child to become a violent killer or sexual pervert makes this ugly possibility an impossibility. Besides, how far down that path are you willing to go as a parent, and how do you know when you’ve crossed the point of no return? Violent tendencies and sexual perversion do creep up incrementally.

Grooming our kids for love and not violence – this is what License to Parent with special Guest Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman discuss today. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, currently the Director of the Killology Research Group. He is also a retired US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. It’s no wonder he is an expert speaker and author and one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations.

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With this year brings so much change into our lives with the rearranging of our everyday lives because of COVID, do you think that we are unintentionally looking over our children and their needs? Have we let them fall victim to our culture because we have become complacent about all that has been going on?

Sam Sorbo is an American actress who has played in films such as Bonfire of the Vanities, 20 Bucks and also starred in television series such as Chicago Hope and Hercules, where she met her husband Kevin Sorbo. Sam is the host of a syndicated radio show, The Sam Sorbo Show. She also speaks all around the country and is an author of many books, including “They’re Your Kids, An Inspirational Journey from Self-doubter to Homeschool Advocate”… She has also written many books with her husband Kevin, she is a mother and also homeschools her children.

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When discussing child rearing in this generation and for generations to come, the parenting concern that will always be discussed is digital technology. Do you believe that digital technology can affect our children every waking hour of every day for the rest of their lives?

Tom Kersting is an expert in the field of mental health and families and parenting in the digital age. Tom is an author including the book “Disconnected, how to protect your kids from the harmful effects of digital dependency.” He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Saint Thomas Aquinas college, a Master’s Degree in Counseling and human development, a second Master’s in administration and supervision, both from Montclair State University, and a Phd in clinical hypnotherapy from Kona University.

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The old saying, “he doesn’t have the sense that God gave a billy goat,” seems to be said more and more here lately. Do you think that common sense is lacking in a culture today? Do you believe that children learn common sense from watching others such as their parents?

John Rosemond is an American columnist with a pa parenting column syndicated in over 225 newspapers across the country. Mr. Rosemond is also a public speaker and an author of parenting books such as, “Grandma Was Right After All.” John hosted the nationally syndicated show, “ Because I Said So,” an American Family radio up until 2018. He is well known for his sound advice, his humor, and his relaxed style. He has been married for over 40 years with two children and 7 beautiful and well-behaved grandchildren.

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Can you imagine in our culture today that so many musical artists do not believe in Christ? Do you see how the media glamorize evil in our world? Do you think they are brainwashing our children with today’s pop culture?

Tina Marie Griffin grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin but in her 20’s went on to be a Hollywood actress. Tina Marie has appeared in numerous films and television programs but for the past 15 years or so she has been traveling and speaking around the globe to show how Pop Culture and how the media have been glamorizing the harmful behaviors without showing the consequences. She has spoken to audiences about positive media, friends, and choices that can lead to a successful life. Tina Marie and her husband Luke have 4 children and they are homeschooling parents.

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Every wise parent knows the importance of exercising boundaries with their children, but when should our children be allowed to grow without boundaries? What areas of growth in their lives need no boundaries?

Dr. Henry Cloud is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a BS in Psychology, he completed his PHD in Psychology at Biola University. Dr. Cloud is a New York best selling author where his book Boundaries, sold over 15 million copies worldwide. His latest book is called Growth Has No Boundaries.

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It is not an easy job being a parent to any child, but even harder being a parent to a daughter. What are some parenting techniques you use to raise a daughter in our toxic culture? Are you discussing with your daughters about today’s vial sexual marketing of and to young girls?

Dr. Meg Meeker has spent 30 years as a practicing pediatrician and she is the author of the best selling book, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. She serves on the advisory board of the Medical Institute and is a fellow of the American Pediatrics. Dr. Meeker is an associate professor of medicine at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and she also shares a medical practice with her husband Walter, in Northern, MI. Her latest book is, Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture.

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With all that is going on in our society with COVID pandemic and other media heated stories, Do you think that the topic of the LGBTQ and the concerns and issues of it have been shelved? Is it a plan to silently continue to go against GOd’s plan?

Dr. Quentin Van Meter is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia, he is affiliated with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the President of the college of Pediatrics. Dr. Van Meter spent 20 years in the Navy Medical Corps and is the clinical associate professor of Pediatrics at both Emory University and Morehouse Schools of Medicine.

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Shouldn’t we be raising our kids with a greater purpose in mind in regards to a greater culture? How do you believe parents can succeed at this?

Josh Temple is a 29-year-old military combat veteran that now oversees Christian soldiers at Shepherds Hill Academy where he is the program coordinator. Josh leads a team of dedicated men and women who are actually in the trenches with the students at Shepherds Hill Academy. Josh brings a wise, loving, and organized no-nonsense approach to the ministry and leadership on behalf of all that he serves here.

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