On this episode Dan and Alex speak on the value of you explaining your expectations to your kids and the negative effects of saying "because I told you so".

On this episode Dan interviews Pam Roush, the Student Ministries Administrative Assistant at Valley Church on making your spouse a priority, changing relationships with your kids at different ages, and making friends with people outside of church.

On the episode Dan and Joe discuss the Student Ministries July events calendar!

On this episode Joe interviews Alex, our Student Ministries Summer Associate. Alex is a young adult wrapping up his undergraduate studies at the University of Northern Iowa in the fall. Alex reflects on how faith, family, and church impacted him in middle school, high school, and college. During the conversation we uncover a number of practical things you can do to help ensure a lasting faith in your own kids!

On this episode Dan and Joe discuss why Student Ministries is regathering in June. They'll also share some precuations they're taking and discuss options for families that not comfortable with in-person meetings right now.

This has been a difficult week in our city and in our country. Perhaps you've wanted to discuss the racial tension we've experienced recently but you don't know where to start. In this episode Dan and Joe share some thoughts to help you discuss race with your kids. You'll also have a chance to meet Alex Natzke, our Student Ministries Summer Associate! Resources: Just Mercy book/movie, Interview with Steven Furtick and John Gray

Valley Student Ministries is a partnership between the church and your family. On this episode Dan and Joe discuss what we're doing to come alongside you. We also share things you can do to come alongside us!

On this episode Dan and Mackenzie Brown talk about why they love teenagers, Valley Church, and the most important things parents can do for their teens. 

On this episode Dan and Joe discuss their perspective on spiritual growth and how that affects what we do in Valley Student Ministries

On this episode we pick up the conversation with Valley Church Lead Pastor Quintin Stieff. Quintin shares about his experience raising teeangers and shares lots of parenting advice.