Flatirons Parenting Podcast

Care Pastor Lisa Brandenburg talks about how to have discussions about sex offenders and how to keep your children safe. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

Flatirons Student Ministries Director Lindsey Heslop discusses helping kids stay strong in their faith in a culture where they might feel like they are in the minority. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

Flatirons Academy Principal Teresa Fraser and Ali Webster discuss how to keep your kids engaged this summer with their learning while still enjoying the time off. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

Dr. RJ Gelinas and Dr. Michelle Mathiesen join us to discuss food and faith in a home with children. How caring for your body well with nutrition is important for families. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

Part 2 of Ron and Rebecca Barnes discussing foster parenting challenges and how they navigate their family dynamics. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

Ron and Rebecca Barnes discuss foster parenting challenges and how they navigate their family dynamics. Part 1. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

This week on the Flatirons Parenting Podcast we have a live recording from a panel of experts who discuss depression, anxiety and having conversations with your teen about sex. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

Flatirons Academy Principal Teresa Fraser discusses the difference between authority over kids and discipline, and the importance each plays as a parent. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

In our series about family dynamics, Toni Valdez joins us to discuss the challenges and successes of a single mom of two. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

Ron and Ashley Leach discuss how to deal emotionally with the unexpected health issues your children face. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

In our series about family dynamics, Rachel Larsen joins us to discuss the effects of divorce on children. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

In our series about marriage and family dynamics, Scott and Jen Severn join us to discuss challenges and success in traditional marriage. Questions? Email parents@flatironschurch.com

In our series about relationships, Gretchen and Matt Foster join us to discuss challenges and success in a blended family. Questions? To submit a question please email parents@flatironschurch.com

Scott Nickell discuss marriage, relationships and parenting as we get ready to start a series looking at traditional marriages, blended families, single parents and foster parents. To submit questions please email parents@flatironschurch.com

Circle of Friends Director Brittany McClurg discusses the concept of fostering the curiosity of kids when they see someone that is different from themselves. If you have a question you would like to have answered on the podcast please email: parents@flatironschurch.com

Zack Weingartner and Todd Van Fleet discuss parenting challenges with social media, online games and devices. To submit your questions email us at: parents@flatironschurch.com

Scott Nickell and Ron Leach discuss how to point your kids to Jesus by modeling the behavior in your own life.

Justin Morgan discusses how to build awareness for self and others in kids as they grow up.

Scott Nickell and Ron Leach discuss why and how you should model grace in your life with your children to help them learn how to receive it as well.

Part 2: Chris and Beth Bruno share helpful tips on how to have conversations with your children about sex.

Chris and Beth Bruno share helpful tips on how to have conversations with your children about sex.

Chris and Beth Bruno discuss the importance and value of sharing your personal story with your kids. To suggest a question for the podcast, email: parents@flatironschurch.com

Marijo Tinlin discusses ways families can serve others in their community this holiday season. To submit a question for the podcast, email: parents@flatironschurch.com

Ashley Leach and Justin Morgan discuss teaching and practicing thankfulness with your kids through the holidays. To submit a question for the podcast, email: parents@flatironschurch.com

Scott Nickell and Ron Leach discuss how to navigate conversations in your life and home around politics and our faith. To submit a question for the podcast, email: parents@flatironschurch.com

Ron Leach and Sarah Grundy discuss creating your home environment to serve as a safe place for friends and family. To submit a question for the podcast, email: parents@flatironschurch.com

Parenting children with learning disabilities can be challenging. Flatirons Academy Principal Teresa Fraser discusses ways to come along side your children in school and help them reach their goals.

Scott Nickell and Student Ministries director Ben Foote discuss how to have conversations with your kids about drugs and alcohol in a culture where they are becoming widely accepted and common.

Kid Ministry Staff Justin Morgan and Heather Jackson discuss building self esteem and giving encouragement to kids. Email parents@flatironschurch.com to submit your topic for the podcast.

Ron Leach and Scott Nickell discuss the importance of encouraging your kids to take risks and find their boundaries. Email parents@flatironschurch.com to submit your question for the podcast.

Join Flatirons Academy Principal Teresa Fraser to discuss how to create home environments and routines that help your kids win at school. Email your questions to parents@flatironschurch.com

Join Michael Koehn as we discuss how to prepare financially for college. Email your questions to parents@flatironschurch.com

Join Ashley Leach as she discusses how to encourage kids to be Salt and Light in their communities. To suggest a topic for discussion on the podcast email us at: parents@flatironschurch.com

Scott and Jen Severn discuss ways to build solid foundations to help kids communicate their emotions well. They also talk about how to model communication well by being a good listener.

Ron Leach and Scott Severn discuss the importance of fathering a daughter and ways discipline looks different for girls. They talk about the importance of modeling the characteristics of what a good man looks like.

In Part 3 of Pornography in the Lives of Children Jason and Shelley Martinkus discuss parenting challenges caused by pornography and dealing with the problems at home.

In Part 2 of Pornography in the Lives of Children, Jason and Shelley Martinkus discuss parenting challenges caused by pornography and dealing with the problems at home.

Effects on the Childs Brain - Part one of a three part series with Jason and Shelley Martinkus of Redemptive Living talking specifically about the effects of pornography in the lives of children.

In a time that is being called the "Hookup Culture" Lara Veve and Ashley Leach discuss building messages of worth and desirability in young women.

Lara Veve and Ashley Leach discuss how to help your children become more independent by releasing some control as a parent. To suggest a topic for the podcast email parents@flatironschurch.com

Scott Nickell and Ron Leach discuss the differences between the need for privacy and the need for protection for kids using social media. They talk about how you can give your kids the freedom to fail in using social media appropriately at home, when they are in a safe environment, so they can learn from their mistakes. To submit your questions email: parents@flatironschurch.com

Scott Nickell and Ron Leach talk about how to identify the need for one-on-one time with your kids and how to be intentional with the that time. To submit your questions email: parents@flatironschurch.com

Parenting can be hard when you can't find ways to connect with your kids. This week Ron and Ashley Leach discuss how to love the kids you have, not the ones you want. To submit your questions email: parents@flatironschurch.com

Here is the most frequently asked question we have had submitted to us: how do you raise and support your children when one parent is a believer and the other is strong skeptic. We talk about this scenario as it relates to marriage, divorce, and step-parent situations. To request a topic for the podcast, email parents@flatironschurch.com.

Teaching Pastor Scott Nickell discusses how to talk to kids about the tragedy we see in the media. To submit questions please email: parents@flatironschurch.com

Summit Kids Ministry Elementary Director Justin Morgan walks us through his experience of identifying his most important priorities: faith and family. He talks about how to make sure you're being intentional with the time you have and how to stay focused in the midst of work and to-do lists. To request a topic for the podcast, email parents@flatironschurch.com.

Ron and Ashley Leach discuss how they reinforce the importance of kids loving and encouraging their brothers and sisters in the midst of rivalry and jealousy. To request a topic for the podcast, email parents@flatironschurch.com.

What should I read with my kids to help them understand more about Jesus? Kids ministry curriculum director, Rebecca Barnes, shares some ideas and resources for helping families create time each day for Bible reading and prayer. She talks about devotion times for younger and older children and the importance of creating this faith habit. Devotional resources mentioned: Fruit of the Spirt Devotional: http://flatironschurch.com/summit "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. Bible Gateway offers daily reading plans. "A Daughters Worth" by Ava Sturgeon. Email questions for the Parenting Podcast to parents@flatironschurch.com

How does inviting people into your home, or into your children's lives add value to your family? Join Ron and Ashley Leach as they discuss how they have built and modeled community in their home for their children. To request a topic for the podcast, email parents@flatironschurch.com.

What does the transition look like for a relationship changing from husband and wife to mom and dad when kids come into the picture? How do spouses support each other and be intentional about maintaining their relationship? To request a topic for the podcast, email parents@flatironschurch.com

Flatirons Community Church Teaching Pastor Scott Nickell and his wife, Ali, discuss how kids can deal with bullies at school. They address both face-to-face interactions and social media exchanges. To request a topic for the podcast, email parents@flatironschurch.com.