Family Strong With Jeffrey Dean

The first abandoned child mentioned in the Bible most likely stuttered, struggled with self-confidence, and even told God that he gets tongue-tied when he speaks. Moses is one of the most recognized figures of the Bible and he was a true leader. Be inspired from his leadership. 

What would you say matters the most about your life? In this episode, Jeffrey details 4 truths that should top your list.

Do the words shade, big yikes, or wig mean anything to you? If you've ever felt out of the loop when scrolling through your teen's Instagram feed, you are not alone. In this episode, you'll hear the top 20 Gen Z slang words, definitions, and how to appropriately use them.

Why does God allow bad things to happen? In this episode, Jeffrey offers the not-so-popular answer to life's "why" questions.

What's the ticket into heaven? In this episode, Jeffrey tells you exactly what the Bible says is the way to get there and he prays a prayer that will absolutely change your forever.

Start the new year off with a bang! Apply these 10 steps to build a stronger family in 2020.

5 strategies to help your family begin 2020 strong.

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Jeffrey will encourage you and your family to remember why you should be thankful this week.

These 10 apps need to be on the non-negotiable no-user list for your entire family.

The media madness is here to stay. It’s the new normal for older generations, but it’s the only normal for this generation. How do families navigate it all? In this episode, you will get the tools you need to lead your family through the madness and teach them how to learn to discern.  

Why do so many students turn from the church after graduation? The answer might surprise you. This week on Family Strong, Ben Trueblood, the Director of Student Ministry for Lifeway Christian Resources, offers research and wisdom for parents and pastors who play a critical role in helping prepare Gen Zs for life after high school.  

As a parent, have you ever felt disrespected by your kids? Or have you ever said, “When I was growing up, I would have never talked to my parents like that?” This week on Family Strong, author and speaker Ginger Hubbard talks about how we as parents should respond to such comments and how we can parent ahead of such comments from our kids. Ginger challenges all parents to get to the heart of what’s often driving the actions and sometimes rude and disrespectful things kids can say.

Author and Proverbs 31 speaker Lynn Cowell hits it out of the park with her challenge to parents of all ages to parent intentionally! Lynn says, “Confidence is the spring-board for our child.” She talks about the comparison conversations our kids can easily have with themselves early on in childhood that can damage the way they look at themselves for a lifetime. You are going to appreciate how vulnerable and open Lynn is as she discusses mistakes she and her husband made early on as parents. And, for moms and dads of daughters, at the end of our conversation Lynn and I tell you how you can get a free devotional for your daughter. So you’ll want to keep listening to the very end! 

We couldn't have landed a better guest for our first Family Strong interview! Author and grandmother Chrys Howard talks about her faith, friends, and what its like to be a celebrity grandmother to the Duck Dynasty family. 

Jeffrey wrote Raising Successful Teens for parents. In the most comprehensive book he has written, Jeffrey provides parents the biblical truth and practical advice they need to help their teen thrive today and set a solid foundation for the future.

Ready or not, it’s here. School’s back in session, and I’m going to help your family transition well with: 5 Essentials to Begin the School Year Right. Get the episode notes: jeffreydean.com/16

If asked, how would your son or daughter answer the question, "Is the Bible the absolute truth of God?" Talk to this generation of students and many will answer, "No!" Many also believe there are multiple ways to get Heaven, all religions are the same, and Jesus wasn't a perfect person. In this episode, Jeffrey answers 5 critical questions your kids are asking. Are you prepared to give them the right answers? Listen and learn exactly what your kids are counting on you to teach them about their faith. Get the episode notes at: jeffreydean.com/15.  

Porn seeks and destroys. Every family needs a plan to porn-proof their home. In this episode, Jeffrey offers parents 10 steps to help protect their kids from the destruction and devastation of porn. 

Students build a lifestyle around their mobile devices and social media. Most know how to keep their parents in the dark about it all. It can be easy to believe there isn’t much you can do to help your kids safely navigate the cyber world they access on their phones. Don’t believe the lie.This episode will help you get a plan for helping your family rise above the mobile madness.

In this episode, I celebrate fathers and I remind all dads of the privilege and responsibility we have of being dads to our kids! 

The world is teaching this generation about sex in their music, in their movies, and from their friends. What are you teaching your son/daughter about sex? In this episode, Jeffrey will tell you exactly what you need to teach and how you need to teach it.

In part 2 of this series, Jeffrey answers the two most popular questions students ask him about dating. If your son/daughter is dating, he/she wants the answers to these two questions. Listen as Jeffrey will show you how to answer these questions and more as you develop a strategy to help your teen date great.

When your son/daughter begins to date, will he/she be ready? Or, if your son/daughter is already dating, do you have a dating plan? Every parent needs a plan. Every child needs a plan. In this episode, Jeffrey will show you how to develop a strategy to help your child date great.

Summer is right around the corner. In this episode, Jeffrey offers some great ideas to help you make the most of the 92 days of fun in the sun with your family.

The transition from high school to “what’s next” is the perfect time to help prepare your son or daughter for the next chapter of their life. This episode will help you and your graduate get there.  

God didn't choose just anyone to be the parent of your child. He chose you. This episode will be a powerful reminder to you that God gave you a gift that could only be for you - your child!

Your kids have questions. You will need the answers. In part 2 of this series, Jeffrey tackles more questions your kids need you to be ready to answer.

Your kids have questions. They will look somewhere for answers. In this episode, Jeffrey tackles the top questions your kids need you to be ready to answer.

In this episode, Jeffrey offers 10 more strategies to help you communicate with your kids.

In this episode, Jeffrey gives you the strategies needed to help communication rock with your kids.

In this episode, Jeffrey reminds parents there is no greater person of influence in a child’s life than mom and dad.