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Arrows in Our Hand-Parenting with a Purpose is a podcast designed to encourage parents as they guide their children to Heaven. Although the world does not view children in this way, Psalm 127 says that children are a blessing from the Lord, as arrows in the hand of a mighty man. Wesley & Denise br…

Wesley Skelton & Denise Skelton


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    “A Sanctified Family” (Arrows in Our Hand S8E8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 28:02


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 8, Episode 8 for Wednesday, December 19, 2018 As Christians we are called to be sanctified. On this episode, Denise & Wesley talk about what this means for our families and what it looks like.  Links Legacy Family Camp audio http://legacyfamilycamp.com/audio/ A Legacy of Faith podcast http://alegacyoffaith.us/podcast/ The Hey Joe Show podcast https://thelightnetwork.tv/tag/heyjoe/ […]

    “Praying for Your Family and Friends” (Arrows in Our Hand S8E7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 32:44


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 8, Episode 7 for Wednesday, November 28, 2018 We all know that praying for our families is important, but sometimes it is hard to know how to do that. On today’s episode, Wesley and Denise talk about some practical tips for praying for your marriage, your children, and your friends. Links 16 […]

    “Creating a Heart of Thankfulness” (Arrows in Our Hand S8E6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 41:19


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 8, Episode 6 for Wednesday, November 14, 2018 November is a month that our country traditionally thinks about being thankful. As Christians, we should have a heart of thankfulness all year long. On this episode, Wesley and Denise talk about how we can create this in our children and ourselves. Links Scripture […]

    “Legacy Family Camp” (Arrows in Our Hand S8E5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 23:54


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 8, Episode 5 for Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Wesley and Denise talk about their experience at Legacy Family Camp in Lone Wolf, OK. Links Legacy Family Camp: http://legacyfamilycamp.com Skelton Family Pictures from Camp! http://arrowsinourhand.blogspot.com/2018/10/legacy-family-camp.html Episode Resources The Skelton Family Blog Music: “Summertime Happy Ukulele Background Track” provided by Nicolai Heidlas–Find more music by […]

    “FAMILY BIBLE TIME RESOURCE-Pryor Convictions & The Story of the Bible” (Arrows in Our Hand S8E4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 26:26


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 8, Episode 4 for Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Jake and Gina Simpson join Wesley and Denise today to talk about two resources that are great to use in Family Bible Time. Links http://pryorconvictions.com/ Episode Resources The Skelton Family Blog Music: “Summertime Happy Ukulele Background Track” provided by Nicolai Heidlas–Find more music […]

    “Adoption” (Arrows in Our Hand S8E3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 47:38


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 8, Episode 3 for Wednesday, September 26, 2018 The Bible commands us to care for the widows & orphans, but how can we practically do that?  On this episode, Wesley & Denise talk with Nathan & Tonja McRady about adoption.  The McRadys have four adopted children & share their experiences as […]

    “Surviving with Sick Kids” (Arrows in Our Hand S8E2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 28:37


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 8, Episode 2 for Wednesday, August 29, 2018 If you have kids, then chances are you’ve had sick kids!  In the moment, it feels like it will never end. Today, Wesley and Denise talk about how to survive when sickness runs through your home. Encouraging Verses “Let the peace of Christ […]

    “Family Bible Time” (Arrows in Our Hand S8E1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 26:04


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 8, Episode 1 for Wednesday, August 15, 2018 We are always looking for resources for our family bible time. Today, Wesley and Denise discuss how they have used Bible Study Guide for All Ages in their Bible time as a family. Links “Timeline Cards” https://biblestudyguide.com/beginner-time-line.php Beginner Student Pages https://biblestudyguide.com/beginner-student-pages.php Intermediate student […]

    [ENCORE] “Put Down Your Phone and Turn Off the TV” (Arrows in our Hand S7E14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 28:57


      Season 7, Episode 14 Originally Published Wednesday, March 25, 2015 “Put Down Your Phone and Turn Off the TV” HOSTS: Wesley & Denise Skelton     Show Notes: Wesley & Denise talk about the value of preserving family time & discuss some practical do’s & don’ts. Episode Resources: Don’t Text While Parenting — It […]

    [ENCORE] “Family Bible Time” (Arrows in our Hand S7E13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 32:35


      Season 7, Episode 13 Originally Published Wednesday, February 11, 2015 “Family Bible Time” HOSTS: Wesley & Denise Skelton     Show Notes: Wesley & Denise explain why Bible time is so important to families. They cover why, when, & how to implement it as well as some challenges they have faced. They also announce […]

    [ENCORE] “The Teen Years – The Birds and the Bees” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 36:50


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 12, originally published Wednesday, January 11, 2017 The teen years can seem pretty daunting to most parents. On this two part season premiere, Wesley and Denise are joined by Glenn & Cindy Colley to talk about relationships with our teens, preparing for the teen years, and talking about the birds […]

    [ENCORE] “How Polishing the Pulpit has Blessed Our Family” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 32:26


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 11, originally published Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Polishing the Pulpit is an annual lectureship in Sevierville, Tennessee, that is a huge blessing to the Skelton family in so many ways. On this episode, they talk about why it is such a blessing and some tips for planning your family’s […]

    “Internet Safety for Families, Part 2” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E10)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 45:42


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 10 for Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Technology and the internet can be great tools for our families, but they can also be extremely dangerous. From pornography to internet bullying and everything in between, there are many things we need to be aware of as parents. Chad and Sabrina […]

    “Internet Safety for Families” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E9)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 45:42


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 9 for Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Technology and the internet can be great tools for our families, but they can also be extremely dangerous. From pornography to internet bullying and everything in between, there are many things we need to be aware of as parents. Chad and Sabrina Tagtow […]

    “Estate Planning” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 46:44


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 8 for Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Estate planning isn’t a topic that we really want to think or talk about, but making plans to provide for our children in the event of our death is so important. Wesley and Denise are joined by Attorney Charity Stubblefield to discuss […]

    “Raising GREAT Teens” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 48:31


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 7 for Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Is it even possible to raise respectful and kind teens? The world doesn’t want us to think so. Wade and Jennifer Webster join Wesley and Denise to discuss some great tips for us to keep in mind as we raise our kids to be […]

    “Accepting Criticism in Love” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 36:16


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 6 for Wednesday, March 28, 2018 It’s hard as new parents when you’re still adjusting, mom’s hormones are changing, and you’re not getting enough sleep. Then, throw in a (hopefully) well meaning grandma asking a million questions or telling how you should be doing things differently. It’s a recipe […]

    “Taking Opportunities” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 19:25


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 5 for Wednesday, March 14, 2018 If we are searching, there are opportunities all around us to strengthen our marriages and families.  Wesley and Denise talk about setting a goal and taking advantage of these to grow spiritually. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: […]

    [Encore Episode] “Training for Worship” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 48:41


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 4 for Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Wesley and Denise talk about the importance of training our children to worship God. They give practical tips and link some great resources. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose. Wifey Wednesdays S1E6: Training our Children […]

    “Making Big Decisions” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 19:59


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 3 for Wednesday, February 14, 2018 As adults, we often make big decisions that affect our family.  How often do we discuss them with our children?  On this episode, Wesley and Denise talk about how to include our children in those decisions and use them as teachable moments. Links […]

    “Bible Study” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 37:47


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 2 for Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Our lives look different after children: our marriages, our free time, and even our Bible study. Today, Wesley and Denise talk about some Bible study tips & tools for parents. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a […]

    “A Year of Scripture Memory Work” (Arrows in Our Hand S7E1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2018 28:06


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 7, Episode 1 for Wednesday, January 17, 2018 We all know how important it is for us to hide God’s Word in our hearts. Today, Wesley & Denise are unveiling a plan of Scripture memory work for the whole year as well as giving some tips on how to teach & review […]

    “Holiday Gift Guide 2017” (Arrows in Our Hand S6E9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 27:31


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 6, Episode 13 for Wednesday, December 13, 2017 2015 gift guide — https://thelightnetwork.tv/aiohs2e9/ 2016 gift guide — https://thelightnetwork.tv/aiohs4e8/ Jesus Loves Me! Board book https://www.amazon.com/dp/1416953671/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XwxkAb7EV19NZ Big and Little Coloring Devotional https://www.amazon.com/dp/1462749763?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf http://www.onewordstudy.com/ One Word devotionals for the year All Of The Devil’s Apples Have Worms https://www.amazon.com/dp/1606440756/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2SwkAb2RS8741 Or your local Christian bookstore Then and Now […]

    “Postpartum Depression” (Arrows in Our Hand S6E8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 50:52


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 6, Episode 8 for Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Postpartum depression is a serious problem among many young families. Robert and Emily Hatfield join Wesley and Denise for this episode to talk about their experience. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose. Emily’s blog post […]

    “When Are We Losing Our Children?” (Arrows in Our Hand S6E7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 20:07


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 6, Episode 7 for Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Wesley and Denise discuss recent studies that show that college professors aren’t to blame for the loss of religion in college students. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose. The Briefing Podcast 10-13-17 College Professors […]

    “Homeschooling” (Arrows in Our Hand S6E6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 37:39


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 6, Episode 6 for Wednesday, October 25, 2017 On this listener requested topic, Wesley and Denise talk with Adam and Leah Faughn about homeschooling. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose. www.alegacyoffaith.us http://www.cocheretreat.com – Church of Christ Home Educators Retreat Episode Resources The Skelton […]

    “Learning to be Christian Parents” (Arrows in Our Hand S6E5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 36:56


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 6, Episode 5 for Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Wesley and Denise chat with Jon and Molly Ferrie to talk about the challenges of learning to be Christian parents as new Christians. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose. Molly’s interview on Wifey Wednesdays: “From […]

    “Grandparents’ Roles” (Arrows in Our Hand S6E4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2017 39:51


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 6, Episode 4 for Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Wesley and Denise are joined by Jim and Donna Faughn on this listener requested episode about the roles of grandparents. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose. Episode Resources The Skelton Family Blog Music: “Summertime […]

    “Friends and the Youth Group” (Arrows in Our Hand S6E3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 33:37


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 6, Episode 3 for Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Wesley and Denise are joined by Nathan and Tonja McRady on this episode about how to encourage our kids to choose good friends.  They also discuss what to do when the youth group is not a good influence. Links Click here for all […]

    “Large Family Logistics” (Arrows in Our Hand S6E2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 54:58


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 6, Episode 2 for Wednesday, August 23, 2017 On this listener requested episode, Wesley & Denise talk with Matthew & Morgan Andrews about practical tips to managing a large family. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose. Episode Resources The Skelton Family Blog Music: […]

    “Living in the Moment” (Arrows in Our Hand S6E1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 33:01


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 6, Episode 1 for Wednesday, August 9, 2017 In our fast paced society, it is easy to be distracted or to be overly ambitious and miss out on important time with our family. On this season premiere, Wesley and Denise discuss how to focus on the current stage we are in […]

    “Making Summer Plans” (Arrows in Our Hand S5E9)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 22:11


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 5, Episode 9 for Wednesday, May 3, 2017 On this episode, Wesley and Denise discuss being intentional with our summer by finding ways to have fun, grow spiritually, and strengthen our families. Take the Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose listener survey! Click here. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows […]

    “How Polishing the Pulpit has Blessed Our Family” (Arrows in Our Hand S5E8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2017 32:26


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 5, Episode 8 for Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Polishing the Pulpit is an annual lectureship in Sevierville, Tennessee, that is a huge blessing to the Skelton family in so many ways. On this episode, they talk about why it is such a blessing and some tips for planning your family’s trip. Links […]

    “Even More Family Bible Time Part 2” (Arrows in Our Hand S5E7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2017 33:31


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 5, Episode 7 for Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Rob and Mallory Baker join the Skeltons on this episode about family bible time. They discuss the importance of bible time each day as well as some ideas and resources for kids of all ages. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in […]

    “Even More Family Bible Time Part 1” (Arrows in Our Hand S5E6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2017 36:54


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 5, Episode 6 for Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Rob and Mallory Baker join the Skeltons on this episode about family bible time. They discuss the importance of bible time each day as well as some ideas and resources for kids of all ages. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in […]

    “Simplifying Our Lives” Part 2 (Arrows in Our Hand S5E5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2017 59:39


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 5, Episode 5 for Wednesday, March 8, 2017 In a fast paced, consumer driven world, we are seeing more and more people trying to downsize, declutter, and try to live with less. Daniel and Martha Howell join us for this two part episode to describe how they’ve recently embarked on a minimalist journey with their […]

    “Simplifying Our Lives” Part 1 (Arrows in Our Hand S5E4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2017 36:51


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 5, Episode 4 for Wednesday, February 22, 2017 In a fast paced, consumer driven world, we are seeing more and more people trying to downsize, declutter, and try to live with less. Daniel and Martha Howell join us for this two part episode to describe how they’ve recently embarked on a minimalist journey with […]

    “Moving on Down the Road” (Arrows in Our Hand S5E3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2017


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 5, Episode 3 for Wednesday, February 8, 2017 The Skeltons have recently moved to a new home. They share some tips for moving, lessons learned from the moving experience, and ways our families can serve others. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose. […]

    “The Teen Years – Relationships” (Arrows in Our Hand S5E2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 5, Episode 2 for Wednesday, January 25, 2017 The teen years can seem pretty daunting to most parents. On this two part season premiere, Wesley and Denise are joined by Glenn & Cindy Colley to talk about relationships with our teens, preparing for the teen years, and talking about the birds and the bees. […]

    “The Teen Years – The Birds and the Bees” (Arrows in Our Hand S5E1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2017


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 5, Episode 1 for Wednesday, January 11, 2017 The teen years can seem pretty daunting to most parents. On this two part season premiere, Wesley and Denise are joined by Glenn & Cindy Colley to talk about relationships with our teens, preparing for the teen years, and talking about the birds and the bees. […]

    “Holiday Gift Guide 2016” (Arrows in Our Hand S4E8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2016


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 4, Episode 8 for Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Here are our top picks for spiritually encouraging gifts to give this holiday season! Links Check out the 2015 holiday gift guide Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose. KIDS The Beginner’s Bible: Timeless Children’s Stories GROW New […]

    “Some Things We’ve Learned By Being Parents” (Arrows in Our Hand S4E7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 4, Episode 7 for Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Hopefully, we are always learning by being parents. Wesley and Denise discuss a few things they have learned. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows in Our Hand: Parenting with a Purpose. Episode Resources The Skelton Family Blog Music: “Summertime Happy Ukulele Background […]

    “Teaching Our Children About Modesty” Part 2 (Arrows in Our Hand, S4E6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 4, Episode 6 for Wednesday, October 26, 2016 One of the most requested topics we’ve received is about how to teach our children about modesty. Angel & Nedra Rodriguez join us for this two part series on teaching our children to dress (and behave) modestly.  Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows […]

    “Teaching Our Children About Modesty” Part 1 (Arrows in Our Hand, S4E5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 4, Episode 5 for Wednesday, October 19, 2016 One of the most requested topics we’ve received is about how to teach our children about modesty. Angel & Nedra Rodriguez join us for this two part series on teaching our children to dress (and behave) modestly.  Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows […]

    “Foster Care and Adoption” (Arrows in Our Hand S4E4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2016


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 4, Episode 4 for Wednesday, September 21, 2016 There is a huge need for foster parents & adoptive parents in our country today. On this episode, we are joined by Andrew & Rebecca Richardson who are fostering to adopt more children into their family.  We discuss the process, challenges & rewards, […]

    “Dealing With Special Needs Part 2” (Arrows in Our Hand S4E3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2016


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 4, Episode 3 for Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Anthony & Megan Mertz join Wesley & Denise on this two part episode to discuss how having a child with special needs has changed their family & how we can help families with special needs. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows […]

    “Dealing with Special Needs Part 1” (Arrows in Our Hand S4E2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2016


    Arrows in Our Hand Season 4, Episode 2 for Wednesday, August 24, 2016 Anthony & Megan Mertz join Wesley & Denise on this two part episode to discuss how having a child with special needs has changed their family & how we can help families with special needs. Links Click here for all episodes of Arrows […]

    “Family Finances” (Arrows in Our Hand S4E1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2016


      Season 4, Episode 1 For Wednesday, August 10, 2016 “Family Finances” HOSTS: Wesley & Denise Skelton     Show Notes: One of the most difficult things about having a family is managing family finances & teaching our children how to do this as well. On this episode, Wesley & Denise discuss reasons for being good […]

    “When Is My Child Ready to be Baptized?” (Arrows in Our Hand S3E10)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2016 42:57


      Season 3, Episode 10 For Wednesday, May 25, 2016 “When Is My Child Ready to be Baptized?” HOSTS: Wesley & Denise Skelton     Show Notes: From the moment we find out we are parents, we know we have a little soul who we are guiding to Heaven. Determining when our child is ready to […]

    “Questions From New Parents” Part 2 (Arrows in Our Hand S3E9)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2016 39:44


      Season 3, Episode 9 For Wednesday, May 11, 2016 “Questions From New Parents” Part 2 HOSTS: Wesley & Denise Skelton     Show Notes: Becoming a parent is an exciting and scary time! On this episode, we are joined by expectant parents Robert and Emily Hatfield to answer some questions from new parents. Episode Resources: […]

    “Questions From New Parents” Part 1 (Arrows in Our Hand S3E8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2016 28:15


      Season 3, Episode 8 For Wednesday, April 27, 2016 “Questions From New Parents” Part 1 HOSTS: Wesley & Denise Skelton     Show Notes: Becoming a parent is an exciting and scary time! On this episode, we are joined by expectant parents, Robert & Emily Hatfield, to answer some questions from new parents! Episode Resources: […]

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