Legacy Grandparenting

Gary Alexander is a retired businessman who started writing letters to his ten grandchildren as they were approaching their teen years to guide them into their emerging adulthood and to share his faith with them. 55 of those letters were compiled into a book titled Love Papa: Letters of Wisdom from a Grandfather to His Grandchildren. In this podcast, Gary explains to Wayne Rice and John Coulombe why and how he wrote these letters and how he ended up publishing them in book form. He even reads one of his letters from the book that answers the question “Why Did I Write These Letters?” As you listen to Gary, you'll be inspired to consider the power of letter-writing as a way to connect with your grandchildren and to pass on a legacy of faith. Resources mentioned during this podcast:Love, Papa: Letters of Wisdom from a Grandfather to His Grandchildren by Garold W. AlexanderGaroldWAlexander.comThat Hideous Strength by C.S. LewisMy Wish of All Wishes by Larry Fowler

Renowned children's musician Mary Rice Hopkins and her puppet ministry partner Darcie Maze talk with Wayne Rice (Mary's brother) and John Coulombe about their upcoming “Grand Kids Camp” being held in Glendale, California this summer, an example of what can be done by individuals or local churches as a way to help grandparents connect with their grandchildren in a creative and powerful way. In addition, Mary and Darcie talk about their ministry to kids over the years and we get to hear some of Mary's most popular songs. Websites mentioned on the podcast:MaryRiceHopkins.comMRHKids.orgPuppetswithaHeart.comLinksPlayers.comBooks mentioned during the podcast:Jesus: The God Who Knows Your Name by Max LucadoIndescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science by Louie GiglioThe Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions About God and Science by Louie Giglio

Kari Baker is the founder of "KiND Families," a ministry that exists to encourage and equip parents and grandparents who have children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, sensory processing disorders, learning disabilities and other conditions that seem invisible to the naked eye but which have great impact on behavior, social, and academic performance. Kari is also the author of the recently released book Finding KiND: Discovering Hope and Purpose While Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences. Wayne and John talk with Kari not only about what she has learned raising a child with autism and ADHD, but also how her experience has deepened her relationship with God. You will enjoy this inspiring and informative conversation.

In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, Wayne and John talk with Charlie Bradshaw, executive pastor at North Coast Community Church in Vista, California and a respected expert on leadership. They talk at length about a legacy project that Charlie did for each of his grandkids—presenting them with a personalized notebook full of wisdom and photos, hand-selected and written by their grandfather. He explains not only what he did, but why and how he did it. He also shares other grandparenting ideas and life principles that have helped him to become an intentional Christian grandparent. 

In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, Wayne Rice and John Coulombe talk with James and Geoffrey Banks, co-authors of Hope Lies Ahead: Encouragement for Parents of Prodigals from a Family That's Been There. James is the founding pastor of Peace Church in Durham, North Carolina and a speaker at this year's Legacy Grandparenting Summit. Geoffrey Banks is the son of James Banks and is currently the youth pastor at Port City Community Church in Wilmington, North Carolina. But before Geoff became a youth pastor, he spent more than a decade as a “prodigal,” following the crowd rather than Jesus. Geoff shares openly how he became addicted to drugs and walked away from his faith while his parents prayed fervently for his return. James and Geoff share their remarkable story of redemption and offer hope and guidance for parents and grandparents who are currently praying for their prodigal children or grandchildren.For more information: https://jamesbanks.org/

What role do grandparents play in making disciples of grandchildren? How can grandparents support their children as they lead their children to follow Christ? In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, Wayne Rice and John Coulombe have a lively conversation with Barrett Johnson, founder of “INFO for Families” and author of Disciple Them Like Jesus: Leading Your Kids the Way Christ Led the Twelve. Johnson describes a simple strategy for discipleship based upon the ministry Christ had with his disciples and he shares his personal story which has compelled him to leave a spiritual legacy for his children and grandchildren. John and Wayne also talk with Barrett about his online course “Smartphones 101” and the impact that technology is having on family life today. Learn more about Barrett Johnson's ministry at https://www.infoforfamilies.com/

There are lots of excellent resources available now for older adults who want to share their life stories with their children and grandchildren. In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, Wayne Rice and John Coulombe talk with Sheri Kohlmann, founder and director of More Than Words, Inc., an organization that helps adults of all ages to reflect on their lives in a more meaningful and in-depth way and to share their stories with guided autobiographies, ethical wills and other methods for preserving and passing on a legacy that can last for generations. During the podcast, Sheri demonstrates her interviewing skills by getting John Coulombe to open up about some of his formative early memories. For more information about More Than Words, visit www.morethanwordsinc.com.

In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, John Coulombe interviews his good friends Steve and Annie Chapman who have for some 50 years been performing and recording together, conducting parenting seminars and developing other resources focused on faith and family issues. You'll learn how they got started with their ministry, what they have learned along the way, and what they are doing now to encourage their children and grandchildren to follow Christ faithfully. You will also hear some of their music as they tell the stories behind the songs. For more information about Steve and Annie Chapman, visit steveandanniechapman.com.Songs included in this episode:"Finish Well" words and music by Steve Chapman/Times & Seasons Music/BMI 2008"Love Was Spoken" words and music by Steve Chapman/Times & Seasons Music/BMI 1998"We Are Family" words and music by Steve Chapman/Times & Seasons Music/BMI 2018

Bill Parkinson is one of the founding pastors of Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, a mega-church that has been serving grandparents for many years. In this conversation with John Coulombe and Wayne Rice, Bill explains how the ministry got started and how it has managed to remain sustainable over time. He shares key principles for not only getting a grandparenting ministry started, but how to help it grow into an important part of the church's overall discipleship strategy. 

Kim Botto has worked with children and youth for several decades at Crossroads Church – a multi-site megachurch with locations in Ohio and Kentucky and she has been uniquely gifted with a heart for children who have been neglected, bullied, abused, traumatized or have had trouble just “fitting in.” In this podcast she talks with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about how we as grandparents and church leaders can help create environments where children like these will feel safe, included and welcome. Kim is a certified trauma and resilience coach, a grandmother of ten and a popular speaker at conferences and training events nationwide. Resources mentioned in this podcast:The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld (Scallywag Press Ltd) 2020What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry (Flatiron Books) 2021The Velveteen Rabbit by Marjorie Williams (George H. Doran, New York) 1922Everyone Poops by Tarō Gomi (Fukuinkan Shoten, Tokyo) 1977The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (HarperCollins) 1964Wherever You Go I Want to Know by Isabel Lundy (Good Book Company) 2020. Available at LegacyCoalition.com bookstore.His Grace is Enough: How God Makes It Right When We've Got It Wrong by Isabel Lundy (Good Book Company) 2022. Available from the LegacyCoalition.com bookstore.My Wish Of All Wishes by Larry Fowler (Legacy Coalition) 2023. Available from the LegacyCoalition.com bookstore.

In this episode, podcast co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe have a conversation with Phil Comer, who—along with his wife Diane—started a ministry called Intentional Parents, teaching parents how to raise “passionate Jesus followers.” Phil shares his life journey, including his time as a drummer in a rock band, a worship leader for evangelist Luis Palau, and co-pastor (with his son John Mark Comer) of a thriving church in Portland, Oregon. He also offers advice to grandparents who want to come alongside their adult children as they intentionally parent their grandchildren to follow Christ. Phil's website: IntentionalParents.orgBooks referenced: Raising Passionate Jesus-Followers by Phil and Diane ComerThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerLive No Lies by John Mark Comer

Our special guest on this podcast is Peter Menconi, a former pastor and author of the book The Intergenerational Church. He joins Wayne Rice and John Coulombe for a very informative conversation about the various generations that populate not only our churches but our families. How are they different? How are they alike? And what can we do as grandparents to communicate Christ effectively to the generations coming up behind us? Peter encourages grandparents to leverage their wisdom and experience as mentors and influencers of the younger generations and he provides examples and good ideas that can be put into practice immediately.

Dr. Holly Catterton Allen is a professor at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee and the author two recent books, Forming Resilient Children: The Role of Spiritual Formation in Healthy Development and Intergenerational Christian Formation: Bringing the Whole Church Together in Ministry, Community and Worship (2nd Edition).  In this conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, Dr. Allen explains how spiritual formation can impact resilience in children, a much-needed trait in today's  world.  Their discussion then turns to the topic of the intergenerational church and why such churches are so beneficial for the healthy spiritual growth of children.   

John Fischer is a pioneer of the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) movement who has written some of the church's most familiar and beloved songs and choruses. He has also written dozens of books including Saint Ben, Fearless Faith and 12 Steps for the Recovering Pharisee. For years, he wrote daily devotions for Rick Warren's Purpose-Driven Life ministry and he continues to write and teach from his website and ministry called "The Catch." (catchjohnfischer.live). In this unscripted conversation, Wayne Rice and John Coulombe talk about music, the Jesus Movement and how to "think young" while growing old.

Gordon MacDonald is the former pastor of Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts and author of numerous best-selling books on leadership, marriage and the spiritual life. He has also served as president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, president of World Relief, and Chancellor of Denver Theological Seminary. In this conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, Gordon reflects on his lifetime of ministry and offers advice to people of grandparenting age who want to remain relevant and influential during the last quarter of their lives.  He also discusses the power of mentoring relationships, the art of aging gracefully and the joy of looking forward to heaven.

Ben Patterson is a popular author, speaker and former Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Montecito, California. In this conversation with co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, he discusses his new book When God Showed Up: A Memoir of the Surprising Work of God at Hope College 1994-2000.  A student revival broke out while Ben served as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College (Holland, Michigan), similar to recent revivals at other schools such as Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. Ben shares his experience with revivals and his thoughts on how God uses them to transform not only institutions but individual lives. In this episode, Ben also shares principles from his books Muscular Faith and God's Prayer Book, applying them to intentional Christian grandparenting.

“One of these days” is when most of us intend to write down (or video-record) our significant life stories and memories so that our grandchildren will have a permanent record of what God has done in our lives and what we've learned during our lifetimes. Now there are several high- and low-tech resources to help “one of these days” get here a lot sooner. In this podcast, Wayne Rice and John Coulombe interview two entrepreneurs who have created brand new ways to capture stories and memories from your life and share them with your children and grandchildren. Jeremy Bryant is the co-founder of No Story Lost, a company that can help you get your life story published in book form—from the writing to the publication. Eric Simons is the co-founder of the Novella app which can capture your story on video and make it available to family members online.  Also in this episode, Wayne shares how he went about getting his own autobiography written and published for his grandkids. If you are interested in leaving a written or recorded legacy of faith for your grandkids, this podcast can help get you started.Resources referenced during this podcast:No Story Lost is a great way to get a beautiful book written and published about your life. If you would like more information, contact Jeremy Bryant by e-mail: jeremy@nostorylost.com. The Novella app makes it easy to record meaningful and cherished family stories privately and securely. Visit the Novella website to download the app.  It's free and it's available now. If you would like to volunteer to provide feedback on their latest product – visit https://www.meetnovella.com/grandparentsStoryworth is another service that helps you write a keepsake book for your grandkids. They send you questions that you answer and then those answers are compiled into a published book. A Grandparents Legacy: Your Life Story in Your Own Words: This is a book that you "fill in the blanks," answering questions and writing down stories from your life. The completed book can then be given to your grandchildren. Available from the Legacy Coalition bookstore and other booksellers.

Dr. Frank Turek and Hanna Sims recently co-authored a curriculum called "Yes, God is Real" which is designed to teach apologetics to children between the ages of 7 and 12 years old. Dr. Turek is the best-selling author of I Don't Have Enough Faith to Become an Atheist and Hanna Sims is a children's ministry specialist. They believe that today's children need to learn earlier than ever before that the Christian faith is not based on subjective opinions or personal choices but on truth, evidence and the solid foundation of God's Word. Dr. Turek and Ms. Sims discuss with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe such questions as "What is apologetics?" and "Aren't children too young for apologetics?" and they point grandparents to resources that can strengthen the faith of children and give them the tools they need to stand firm during their teen and young adult years. "This curriculum is not just for kids," says Coulombe. "We grandparents can learn a lot about apologetics from this material too."Websites referenced during this podcast include:https://www.networkerstec.com/https://crossexamined.org/https://412teens.org/https://www.gotquestions.org/https://gqkidz.org/

Denise Shick is the founder and CEO of “Help 4 Families,” a ministry which provides resources and encouragement for families dealing with gender confusion among one or more family members. In this candid conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, she tells the story of how her father transitioned to become a woman when she (Denise) was only nine years old. She talks about how this impacted her life and her family, and how her quest for the truth led her to faith in Christ and a biblical perspective on the topic. Since then, she has become well-known as an expert on gender/transgender confusion and has written numerous books on the subject, including several children's books. In this podcast, she speaks directly to grandparents on how to navigate this difficult topic with their grandkids.Denise Shick books mentioned in this podcast:My Daddy's Secret by Denise ShickUnderstanding Gender Confusion: A Faith-based Perspective by Denise ShickTransgender Confusion: A Biblical Q&A for Families by Denise ShickDangerous Affirmations by Denise ShickChildren's Books:My Daddy's Secret by Denise ShickThe Boy Who Liked Tea Parties by Denise ShickWhen Daddy Leaves to Become a Girl by Denise ShickAmazing Amanda by Denise Shick I'm Glad God Made Me a Girl by Denise ShickDo Superheroes Play the Piano by Denise Shick

When Steven Arms turned 13, his father and grandfather surprised him by taking him away for a weekend retreat which changed his life forever. He was welcomed into manhood by not only his father and Bobo, his grandfather, but by several other significant men in his life who taught him the true meaning of manhood. In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, Steven describes for Wayne Rice and John Coulombe his weekend “Rite of Passage” experience and why he believes it is especially important in today's world of extended adolescence and gender confusion. 

Tim Robertson is Director of Global Partnerships for the Legacy Coalition and in this lively conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe he shares some of his favorite books for reading with grandchildren. He also discusses his role with the Legacy Coalition and how intentional Christian grandparenting is spreading all around the world. You will enjoy Tim's sense of humor, his love for baseball, classic rock, and his passion for next-generation discipleship.Here are links to the books and resources mentioned in this podcast:Go to WTSBooks.com for these books:66 Books, One Story by Paul Reynolds30 Prophecies, One Story by Paul ReynoldsThe Acrostic of Jesus by Jonathan Gibson and Timothy BrindleThe Awesome, Super Fantastic Forever Party by Joni Eareckson TadaThe Biggest Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoungDid God Learn His ABC's by Amy GannettDoes God Sleep by Amy GannettDoes God Go on Vacation by Amy GannettFinding Jesus on Upside-Down Days by Jill A. MillerThe Garden, The Curtain and The Cross by Carl Laferton, Carl and Catalina EcheverriHis Grace is Enough by Melissa KrugerWherever You Go, I Want You to Know by Melissa KrugerHow Great Is Our God by Louie GiglioIndescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science by Louie GiglioThe Gospel Coalition for an article by Kathryn Butler “How to Wisely Choose Kids Books”Grandparenting Matters for information on the one-day seminar you can bring to your church.Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund is found on many shopping websites including Amazon.com

Dr. Kathy Koch discusses with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe some of the main ideas found in her books about how to raise capable, confident children in today's world. She talks about the "Eight Great Smarts" that every child needs to cultivate with the help of parents and grandparents. She talks about how to motivate children to become more compassionate, responsible and brave. She explains why it's detrimental when our children are "bubble-wrapped" so that they won't experience failure or hardship.  Resilient children need to learn from their mistakes and develop the life-skills that will help them become capable self-reliant adults, she says.  Dr. Koch will also be speaking this year at the 2023 Legacy Grandparenting Summit, so this podcast will give you a preview of what to expect.

John Trent and his daughter Kari are guests on the first podcast of Season Three. They talk with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about The Blessing and how grandparents can include this simple but powerful act of love, kindness and generosity into their grandparenting toolbox. During the conversation, Kari describes the difference that The Blessing has made in her own life and how it can completely change a young person's life today. We guarantee that you will receive a blessing if you listen to this podcast all the way to the end.

If you have ever felt like you are far from being the perfect grandparent, this episode is for you. Our good friend and popular speaker and comedian Ken Davis talks with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about how grandparents can overcome their imperfections by doing the little things that matter most to our grandkids.  Ken also gives grandparents some tips on how to use humor appropriately and even offers a few jokes that will make your grandkids laugh.  In addition, he discusses his latest book Fully Alive and shares his thoughts on how grandparents can stay fully alive for their grandchildren.

Walt Mueller is one of the leading experts on youth culture and in this conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, he offers grandparents helpful and practical advice on how to have engaging conversations with grandchildren about the world they are living in right now.  "Things are happening so fast in our culture that we aren't sure how to respond to it," says Mueller, "but in God's sovereignty, he has put us here in this time and place and given us a great privilege and responsibility to help our grandchildren navigate these changes with the truth of God's Word."

Hal Habecker is a former pastor who is the founder and president of Finishing Well Ministries. In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, Hal talks with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about his ministry history and his passion for helping older adults reclaim their biblical role as mentors and models for the younger generations and grandchildren in particular. He shares his signature "Six Essentials for Finishing Well" and surprisingly reveals for the first time a seventh "essential" that he believes is just as important as the first six. 

Larry McCall is a pastor, speaker and author of the book Grandparenting with Grace: Living the Gospel with the Next Generation.  Larry and his wife Gladine live in Winona Lake, Indiana and they have seven grandchildren. In this podcast, Larry talks with co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about grandparenting as a ministry, not only to grandchildren but to our adult children as well. Larry also shares his thoughts on long-distance grandparenting and healing broken relationships in the family and the power of prayer.

Cavin Harper is the founder and director of Elderquest Ministries and the pioneering founder of the Christian Grandparenting Network. In this interview with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, Cavin talks about the early days of the Christian grandparenting movement and shares his passion for helping the church become more intergenerational. He also discusses the unique challenges that grandparents face when they must take on the role of parenting their children's children. 

Dr. Josh Mulvihill is a Executive Director for Church and Family Ministry for Renewanation, a ministry dedicated to helping children develop a biblical worldview. Josh is also one of the founding fathers of Legacy Coalition and author of the book Biblical Grandparenting. In this conversation with co-hosts John Coulombe and Wayne Rice, Josh describes what it means to have a biblical worldview and offers several ideas and resources for teaching biblical worldview to our children and grandchildren.

Dr. Ken Canfield is a nationally-known speaker and author and founder of The National Center for Fathering (fathers.com) as well as the National Association for Grandparenting (grandkidsmatter.org). In this episode, Ken talks with co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about recent research he has conducted on grandparenting and also how to help grandchildren who are experiencing trauma and crisis in their families or in their world. Ken also shares some surprising answers as he take the Legacy Grandparenting Podcast Poll.

Rhonda Stoppe is an author, speaker and unbelievably a grandmother of 15 children all under the age of 12. She has been married to her husband Steve who pastors a church in Patterson, California and they live on an 80 acre farm where their grandchildren come to play. Rhonda is known as the "No Regrets Woman" and in this interview with co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, she offers tips on how to grandparent with no regrets and also gives a preview of her session that she will present at the Legacy Grandparenting Summit "Ten Things Your Grandkids Need to Hear from You." Listen carefully and you will also hear Rhonda's peacock.

Tony Souder is the founder of the Pray for Me Campaign which helps young people enter into intergenerational relationships with members of their church families built upon the foundation of prayer. He has also developed a Pray for Me Grandparent Campaign which he outlines for co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe.  He also explains why he loves his home town of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Keith Ferrin is a speaker, storyteller and author whose mission is to help people realize that the Bible is not only God's Word, but it's also engaging, enjoyable and even entertaining! In this conversation with podcast co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, Keith explains how he came to love God's Word so much that he has memorized entire books of the Bible and has devoted his life to helping others fall in love with the Bible as well. The author of Like Ice Cream: The Scoop on Helping the Next Generation Fall in Love with God's Word,  Keith offers several tips for grandparents on helping grandkids enjoy the Bible more and also gives a sneak preview of his message in October at the 2022 Legacy Grandparenting Summit.

In the words of Rob Rienow, with tongue planted firmly in cheek, this episode is only for families with problems, Rob is the co-founder, with his wife Amy, of Visionary Families, a ministry to help parents and grandparents make disciples of their children and grandchildren. Rob discusses with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe some of the big ideas found in his books "Never Too Late: Encouraging Faith in Your Adult Children" and "Healing Family Relationships," and offers a path to peace and reconciliation for all families, no matter how messy they may have become.

In this episode, Wayne Rice and John Coulombe have a conversation with pastor Mark Holmen, a pioneer in the “Faith@Home” movement. They discuss how churches can encourage and equip families to successfully nurture the faith of children and grandchildren at home. Mark also speaks directly to grandparents about their influence and the incredible power of their blessing.

Our special guest on this episode of Legacy Grandparenting is Dr. Jim Burns, whose latest book is titled Have Serious Fun and 12 Other Principles to Make Each Day Count.  Co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe discuss with Jim some of the principles in his book such as "Practice Thank Therapy," "Communicate with AWE" and "Find Replenishing Relationships." They also discuss Jim's book Doing Life With Your Adult Children and his soon-to-be-published Life After the Empty Nest. 

Tim Kimmel's message on Grace-Based Grandparenting in Season One was our most popular podcast and so we wanted to talk more with Tim about how we as grandparents can become more grace-filled and especially how we can apply grace to the sticky situations of grandparenting such as when you don't agree with a grandchild's lifestyle choices. And in a Legacy Grandparenting exclusive, Tim reveals his secret desire to become a rodeo cowboy.

For the first time, our special guest is the founder and CEO of the Legacy Coalition, Larry Fowler, who takes a few questions from Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about the past, present and future of the Legacy Coalition. Plus, Larry, John and Wayne each take the Legacy Grandparenting Podcast Poll  revealing some of their favorite memories and personal stories.

Dr. Marv Penner is a veteran Canadian youth worker, founder of the National Center for Excellence in Youth Ministry and the author of many books on youth ministry and parenting including Help! My Kids Are Hurting. He is also a licensed marriage and family counselor who specializes in parent-youth relationships, sexual abuse recovery, eating disorders and other adolescent issues. In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, Marv visits with our co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe and shares his thoughts on how grandparents can be a refuge of safety for grandchildren who may be struggling with loneliness, anxiety, depression, self-harm, substance abuse or other difficult life and family situations. He offers special encouragement and hope for grandparents who have had to step into the role of parents for their grandchildren. "Our grandkids don't need us to be cool," he says. "They just need us to be safe." 

Jim Wideman is a pioneer in the children's ministry movement and was awarded the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award in Children's Ministry by the International Network of Children's Ministry (INCM).  He is also a grandparent and in this interview with Wayne Rice, Jim shares what he's learned about the role of grandparents and how to stay fresh during this season of your life.  He also takes the Legacy Grandparenting Podcast Poll!

This podcast kicks off season two of Legacy Grandparenting following a very successful Legacy Grandparenting Summit conference in Birmingham in October. Our special guest on this podcast is Mark Gregston, the founder of Heartlight, a residential counseling facility for teenagers in Longview, Texas and the author of Grandparenting Teenagers.  He chats with co-hosts Wayne Rice and John Coulombe about grandparenting teens and he answers some very personal questions as the Legacy Grandparenting "Podcast Poll" makes its debut.

In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, we hear from Tim Kimmel who along with his wife Darcy has written a new book and video series called Grace-Based Grandparenting. Tim delivers a stirring overview of this approach to grandparenting which includes ways for grandparents to grow old gracefully and to become torch-bearers of hope and encouragement to our grandkids. 

In this episode, author and Campus Pastor Ben Patterson speaks on the topic of prayer. He passionately calls for Christian grandparents to pray not for what they want but for what God wants, which is not always the same thing.  Co-hosts Wayne Rice, Larry Fowler and John Coulombe introduce Ben and then respond to some of his main points.

Grandparents often have difficulty establishing and maintaining good relationships with their adult children which can be problematic because those same adult children become the gatekeepers to present and future grandchildren. In this episode of Legacy Grandparenting, Dr. Jim Burns provides a number of principles for reinventing the relationship you have with your adult children and offers several examples of times when you'll need an extra bit of grace when there is conflict or a clash of values. Wayne Rice and John Coulombe co-host and discuss some of Jim's salient points.  

In this episode, Pastor Alistair Begg delivers a powerful message to grandparents attending the 2019 Legacy Grandparenting Summit. He draws from the life and legacy of Joseph, who at the end of this life gave specific instructions to his family on how he wanted to be remembered, providing a relevant template for us to follow today. Wayne Rice, Larry Fowler and John Coulombe co-host and provide commentary.

Our special guest for this episode  is Dr. Michelle Anthony, a leading voice in the children's and family ministry movements and author of Spiritual Parenting and several other books. She voices her concern about how grandparents have been marginalized in the church when so many young people need the wisdom and knowledge they are able to provide.  Co-hosts Wayne Rice, Larry Fowler and John Coulombe offer their thoughts on this subject as well.

It can be frustrating when the grandkids come to visit and they remain glued to their phones or other digital devices the whole time they are there. In this episode, youth culture expert Walt Mueller helps grandparents understand the new digital frontier and what it means for us and for our grandkids. This podcast will encourage you to stay connected with your grandchildren so that you can give them what their digital devices cannot.

Josh Mulvihill is a former family pastor from Minnesota who was one of the founding members of the Legacy Coalition. He is currently on the staff of Renewanation and serves as President of the Christian Grandparenting Network. In this podcast, Wayne Rice and Larry Fowler introduce Josh's message from the 2019 Legacy Grandparenting Summit and discuss the impact of the Summit on those who have attended.

Our guest speaker for this episode is Rob Rienow, author of the book Healing Family Relationships: A Guide to Peace and Reconciliation. During this podcast, Rob emphasizes the power of forgiveness and the virtue of patience in the process of healing and restoration.  There are no perfect families but there is hope and healing for every family when relationships have been broken. Join Wayne, Larry and John as they share Rob's message and insights from their own experience.

John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, is our guest on this week's episode of Legacy Grandparenting. Speaking on the subject of Christian hope, John provides us with four pillars upon which we can live securely in the moment, knowing that our hope in Christ is not wishful thinking or mere optimism, but unwavering confidence in what we know to be true. Co-hosted by Wayne Rice and Larry Fowler.

In this episode, author and speaker Ken Davis talks to grandparents about the importance of leaving a legacy of joy for our grandchildren. Co-hosts Wayne Rice, Larry Fowler and John Coulombe set up Ken's talk with a conversation about the use of humor in communication and then de-brief Ken's message by discussing some of his key points.