Boy, have times changed since most of us were teenagers. Many throwing it back to pants without back pockets, a new Friends episode on TV every week, fanny packs, MSN Messenger, and backstreet boys. That is not what a teen looks like today and it seems so hard to connect with them. This week, QSBC Youth & College Pastor, Jeff DeGiacomo is our guest. He has over 15 years of experience with students and has been at Quail for 8 years. That is unheard of these days for a youth pastor. Also, Jeff & Van look into a good kid who goes to church his whole life v. a Christ-centered kid and what that looks like for parents.

This week, Erick Lind, QSBC Associate Children's Minister joins Van and Brad to chat how to connect with your elementary age children. How to raise them up with a Christ-centered focus and why connecting with your child is so vital. We also hit up the CFP, favorite childhood movie and toy!

This week, we bring on special guest, Quail Springs Baptist Church Prayer Coordinator, Melanie Schantz. She and her team do a great job praying for all those who need prayer at QSBC. This episode Van and Melanie chat about why it is important to pray as a family, what does that even look like, and more!

Van Greenwood and Brad Winter are joined by QSBC Young Adults pastor, Aaron Lokey as they talk about the pros and challenges of a big family. How do you manage the business of life, but still invest in each child individually on an emotional, mental, and spiritual level? Van and Aaron both have four children and Brad comes from a family of 6 kids. So, they should have everything covered.

Quail Springs Baptist Church Middle School pastor, Dylan Bone from Illinois joins us to chat about the challenges and growths during the transition from 8th to 9th grade. We also chat about our experience with that transition and how that can help others. We also chime in on how parents can help their teens with this transition.

Upward Sports has been around since 1994 starting in Spartanburg, SC. Van has been leading Upward Sports at Quail for 15 years. So, we would say Van knows a thing or two about Upward. Van and Brad talk about what exactly Upward Sports is, the history of Upward Sports at Quail, and why it is worth your family's time. It is not just where all the kids who did not make their school teams play, it where everyone plays.

In the first episode that kicks off Upward Overtime, listeners will be able to learn about hosts Van and Brad and what to expect from Upward Overtime.