You CAN Tell The Children

Have you ever wondered if the family dinners, notes in the lunchboxes, and all the other little ways you intentionally show love and disciple a child are making a difference?  You'll want to tune in to hear our guest, Jonathan Pitts, as he discusses how hope, intentionality, consistency and even friendship has a lasting impact in the life of a child. 

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JONATHAN PITTS Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker, ministry executive and pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. For nearly 20 years, Jonathan has served in executive leadership roles in Christian media, entertainment and the Church, including Executive Pastor at Church of the City, Executive Director at Dr. Tony Evans’ The Urban Alternative, manager to recording artist Anthony Evans, Jr., and current President of For Girls Like You Ministries, a ministry to tween girls and their parents. He is also on the leadership team and a chief strategist at a kingdom focused marketing and fundraising organization called Dunham and Company.

Jonathan is the author of 3 books including My Wynter Season: Seeing God’s Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief, a memoir that recaps his journey of being overwhelmed by God’s kindness through the loss of his late wife, Wynter Pitts. He also co-authored She Is Yours: Trusting God As You Raise the Girl He Gave You. Jonathan co-founded For Girls Like You Ministries and continues to have a passion for raising and discipling the next generation of young women. 

The father of four beautiful daughters, Alena (20), Kaitlyn (17), Camryn and Olivia (15), and a newly born son, Jonathan Joshua Arrow, Jonathan has a rich redemptive story and is married to his best friend, Peta Pitts. Their family resides in Franklin, TN.

Resources For You:

Psalm 34:7 - The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him

My Wynter Season - Book

Psalm 128 - Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord

For Girls Like You

Christian Parenting

Connect with Jonathan @pittsjr26

Connect with For Girls Like You @forgirlslikeyou

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A recent Harvard study shows that 80% of teens are most likely to talk with their parents at dinnertime – and we can be intentional to make sure this is true in our homes. Our CEO joins us today to chat about family rhythms, pulling from Bible2School’s theme verse, Deuteronomy 6:4-7. You’ll leave here with practical and fun ideas to use in and around your household that promote relationship & spiritual growth through family rhythms.

Are you ready to hear the 4 ways Scripture tells us to teach our kids? Let’s go!

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4 ways to teach your kids: Deuteronomy 6:4-7 

Podcast Episode: The 2nd Most Important Hour of Your Day

Podcast Episode: 3 Things You Should Say To Your Kids Before They Go Out The Door

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A recent CDC study shows that 1 suicide takes place every 11 minutes in the US! We also know that kids are anxious and struggling now more than ever before, starting as young as 10 years old. Julie Lowe is an author, speaker and counselor who comes to us with wisdom on the topic of suicide. Julie will share concerning behaviors to look out for, how to infuse hope into our young people, and how to help them grieve the loss of a loved one due to suicide. You’ll be encouraged to hear some of the most simple ways we can help, including loving and pursuing our kids, and normalizing this discussion of hard topics.

Are you ready to hear how you can talk about suicide with your kids? Let’s go!

JULIE LOWE is an author, speaker and counselor. She holds an MA in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary, is a licensed professional counselor with over twenty-five years of counseling experience, and is a registered play therapist supervisor. Julie served as a faculty

member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) for over 20 years in various capacities, including as a faculty member and counselor. Julie has extensive training and experience with marriage, women’s issues, sexual abuse, body image issues, parenting, and child maltreatment issues. She has published numerous books, including Child Proof (New Growth Press, 2018), Building Bridges (New Growth Press, 2020), and Safeguards (New Growth Press, 2022), as well as the minibooks Helping Your Anxious Child and Teens and Suicide.

Julie and her husband, Greg, live in the Philadelphia, PA area and have five children. They have served over 20 years as foster and adoptive parents.

Resources

Teens and Suicide: Recognizing the Signs and Sharing Hope

Julie's Website

Child Proof: Parenting by Faith, Not Formula

Instagram @julie_lowe_

Julie Lowe on FB

You Are Special by Max Lucado

John 16:33 - in this world you will have tribulation

Deuteronomy 31:8 - God goes with you, is before you, and is beside you

Proverbs 20:5 - the purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out

New Growth Press Website

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Mandy Ulrich has been a public school teacher for 29 years, with the last 12 spent educating at an intermediate school. You’ll hear her testimony and be amazed at how it ties together years of prayer, 5th graders, and the Word of God. You will leave here inspired by what God delights to do with our prayers, and educated as to what your kids’ religious liberties can look like in public school.

Are you ready to hear how prayer ignited students to write book reports on the Bible in a public school? Let’s go!

MANDY ULRICH has been happily married for 29 years and is blessed with 3 children and 6 grandchildren.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, reading, and riding motorcycles. She has been teaching since 1995, educating a range of grades from first to sixth grade. For the last 12 years Mandy has been teaching at an intermediate school and continues to grow as a teacher as God shows her how to be light in the public schools.  

Resources

The story of Zaccheus - Luke 19:1-10

Light in the darkness - John 1:5

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As parents, we want to be a positive influence and encouragement to our kids’ teachers as we partner with them in their education! Stacia McKeever works for Answers in Genesis and also enjoys the different roles she plays in the lives of her three boys, many of which include their public school! Stacia reminds us that no matter the educational partnership we choose, we are the shepherds of our children and are called to show up as salt and light everywhere we go. You’ll hear how you, like Stacia, can be involved in your kids’ school day by being an active, helpful partner to their educators.

Are you ready to hear how you can shine your light into your kids’ school day? Let’s go!

STACIA MCKEEVER has worked for Answers in Genesis–US since 1997, when she graduated from Clearwater Christian College with a BS in biology and BA in psychology. She is the author of Crafted by God and Why is Keiko Sick? and has written for Answers magazine, the AiG website, the New Answers Book, and other publications. Her curriculum credits include the Answers for Kids Bible Curriculum and The Pilgrim's Progress All-in-One Curriculum. Stacia has spoken and written on the topic of disability since her oldest son was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Williams syndrome. Since 2008, she has served as the project manager for the Answers VBS program.

Stacia lives in a home in a holler with her husband and three sons. They have a dozen chickens (depending on the day) and several hundred thousand bees. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and writing, but not exercising.

Resources

Answers in Genesis

Creation Museum

Ark Encounter

Matthew 5:13-16 - Called to be salt & light 

Deut 6:4-7 - Talk about God’s law all the time

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Did you know that children across the United States meet during their public school day to learn Biblical Truth? It’s true!  This podcast is a Ministry of Bible2School, which is one of the programs that does this with excellence. The #1 question we are asked is, “How is that legal?”  Kori & Lee answer this in today’s conversation, and will wet your appetite to learn more so we can ignite a fire across this nation to bring the truth of God’s Word to even more public school classrooms!

Once you’re done listening to this message, you are invited to join a LIVE WEBINAR where you’ll hear Kori, our CEO, discuss how children CAN legally bring their faith into public school. You will NOT want to miss this! Check out our upcoming webinars and get registered here.

Are you ready to hear what Bible2School is all about? Let’s go!

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Listen to Colson’s story

Deuteronomy 6:4-7 - Love the Lord with all your heart & teach your children

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Do you wonder how you can be a light in your community? Attending school board meetings on the regular is one of the BEST ways to make a difference on a local level in your community for your child. God has given us everything we need to go before public school administration to be advocates – it’s time to be a light! You’ll leave this conversation with 3 benefits of attending meetings as well as 3 action steps you can take today. 

Ready to hear why you don’t want to miss your next school board meeting? Let’s go!

Resources

Philippians 2:3-4: Love others more than you love yourself

John 1:5 - the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it

Colossians 4:6 -  let your conversation always be seasoned with salt

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Alex Kendrick, director of an upcoming movie called “The Forge”, shares the movie’s theme of discipleship and reminds us that Jesus is inviting us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow him. “The Forge” portrays discipleship through a storyline that will have you laughing, crying, and relating with the characters. “The Forge” is a must see for you and your family, and releases in theaters on August 23rd!

Ready to hear how “The Forge” movie models discipleship? Let’s go!

ALEX KENDRICK has dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed and co-wrote the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS,  FLYWHEEL, COURAGEOUS Legacy Edition, SHOW ME THE FATHER, and LIFEMARK. Alex co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. Alex and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.  His newest film, THE FORGE, opens in theaters in August 2024.

Resources

Luke 9:23-24 - take up your cross and follow me

Matthew 6:21- where your heart is there your treasure is also

Teaser Trailer: LINK

The Forge Website

Facebook - @forgemovie

Instagram - @forgemovie

TikTok - @forgemovie

X (formerly twitter) - @Forge_Movie

YouTube - @ForgeMovie

Kendrick Brothers’ Website: https://kendrickbrothers.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendrickbrothers 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kendrickbros 

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A recent Barna Group study shows that only 4% of Americans hold to a Biblical worldview. Now, more than ever, it is our responsibility and privilege to teach the kids in our lives to be spiritual champions - those who transform culture with Biblical truth. 

Our guest, Dr. Adam Rasmussen, brings us great wisdom from a book by his colleague, Dr. George Barna, entitled, Raising Spiritual Champions, and it’s designed to help us teach. This book is for anyone who wants to have an impact on the next generation with the Gospel. 

Ready to hear how we can raise spiritual champions? Let’s go!

1. ADAM RASMUSSEN is a Fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities at Arizona Christian University. He draws upon his 25 years of experience in Christian education to inspire students to thrive under the Lordship of Christ in all aspects of their lives. With a passion for helping students connect their faith with reason and culture, he guides them to make meaningful and relevant connections that go beyond mere academic study. Dr. Rasmussen is a magna cum laude graduate of Northwestern College, where he earned a BA in history. He also holds an MA in Educational Ministries from Wheaton College, as well as a PhD in Educational Studies with a focus on leadership and administration from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. His research interests include biblical literacy, educational ministries, and Christian apologetics.

Resources

Raising Spiritual Champions Book Website

Barna group research on worldview 

CRC Website                            

CRC Facebook         

Deuteronomy 6:4-7 - B2S theme verse; love God with all your heart and teach his commands diligently to your children

Hebrews 13:8 - Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever

John 8:31-32 - The truth will set you free (when you remain in my Word)

1 Timothy 4:7 & 2 Timothy 3:1-5 - In the last days people will become lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.

John 12:49 - Jesus only says what the Father tells him

John 15: - Abide in Him and bear much fruit 

Isaiah 40:31 - They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength

Romans 5:20-21 - God’s grace is greater than our sin

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Dr. Robert & Carlotta Jackson dig into Scripture to uncover the things the Lord has to teach through the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The definition of a prodigal is “someone who is wasteful.” In the Biblical narrative, the prodigal son wasted his inheritance, and is paralleled with a person who walks away from the faith. You’ll be inspired by the Jacksons’ wisdom and heart to share their own prodigal experience. Their desire is to spark hope for those who may be in the midst of a dark time, and provide practical ways to love the prodigal home. 

Are you ready to hear how you can prepare the way home for a prodigal child? Let’s go!

ROBERT & CARLOTTA JACKSON are seasoned motivational speakers known for clearly communicating the transformative power of the Gospel into the lives of their audiences. They have been privileged to serve the Lord in a variety of ways including evangelizing through multiple mission trips, taking on a plethora of church and community responsibilities in the name of Jesus Christ, and operating a vibrant, Christian medical practice. They realize now that their greatest contribution may have been made sitting around the kitchen table - reading a great novel to or memorizing scripture with their children, discussing a spiritual truth or God’s Word with whomever, reviewing moral and political issues locally and abroad, and entertaining angels unaware. Dr. Robert Jackson has authored 4 books and is host of the More Than Medicine podcast. Robert & Carlotta live under grace in South Carolina and have been blessed with nine children - all of whom they homeschooled, six in-laws and 13 grandchildren.

Resources

The Jackson Family Ministry Website

More Than Medicine Podcast

Luke 15:11-32 - Parable of the Prodigal Son

Prayer for a rebel

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