Welcome to Lift: A Parenting Podcast, where we ask questions about family and faith. Parenting takes a lot of heavy lifting, both in physical, emotional and spiritual ways. Let's face it raising a family is hard work, some of us are doing it as a single parent, some of us are working with a spouse…
Parent-child relationships are complicated and a partnership unlike any other in existence. Kim Meyers shares faith, wisdom, and perspective for the days you love your child but may not like them in the same moment. Today Kim interview her own mother, Sharon Rankin, about the complicated relationships between parents and children.
Parents need partners. Whether it is a spouse, family, real friends - ensure you have a loving community of partners who come alongside you and your child is important. Discover how a trusted community can help make you a better parent while enriching your child's life. Kim interviews Shawna Lewis, counselor and new to St. Andrew's staff as Beacon of Light's Program Manager.
Poor choices can lead to challenges and be defining moments for children, but mistakes do not get to define who they are or whose they are. From small mistakes to potentially life-altering challenges, learning how to have perspective and recover from a mistake is an important life skill. Today we talk with Rev. Dr. Lael Mellviee, pastor, counselor, mom, and friend of Kim. She gives us insight on how to pause and show our children the love that God has shown us.
The road to making a dream come true isn't always straight nor clear. Each person, even your kid, has their own preferences and dreams. Kim Meyers interviews Danya Roberts, a mother of 7 children. She shares how to maintain perspective, honor your child and support them as they grow into the adult God intends.
Poor choices can lead to challenges and be defining moments for children, but mistakes do not get to define who they are or whose they are. From small mistakes to potentially life-altering challenges, learning how to have perspective and recover from a mistake is an important life skill. Today we talk with Dr. Rev. Pam White and learn so much from her perspective as a pastor, a counselor, and a mom.
Today we interview Dr. Brad Schwall President and CEO of The Center, https://thecentercounseling.org/. From the moment they are born children begin the ever-evolving process of gaining independence. What it looks like for a toddler is much different from a teen, but in every stage they need the opportunity to develop. Kim Meyers talks about how to be a parent who gives their child room to grow.
This week we invited Rev. Maggie Proshek, Family Pastor at Arapaho UMC to talk to us from her perspective about how we can be present with our children in their pain. Hard times and not being first are a part of life and walking along side your child in these seasons is difficult. Learn how listen, comfort, allow consequences, and encourage growth in the face of adversity with Kim Meyers.
This is the first of our podcast, no guest! Kim shares with us how she has struggled with self-care in the different stages of parenting. She shares wisdom from friends, family, and counselors- you know the whole example of we need to put the oxygen on our own face before we take care of others- Kim asks the question how can we really accomplish this necessity of self-care? No matter what stage of life your child is in it's important to find ways for you to recharge. Learn strategies and gain practical insight into self-care for parents.
Today we invited Cheryl Bishop, Family Ministry Director @ FUMC Richardson, parent of 2 adult children, and friend of Kim. Mistakes are inevitable. When making mistakes as a parent, how you respond matters. Is it healthy and helpful or unhealthy and destructive? Kim Meyers shares how to give yourself Grace and maintain perspective while turning mistakes into growth opportunities
Today we have Kay Richardson, a mother and grandmother, a long-time member at St. Andrew, and also on our staff. Part of the journey through parenting is learning where you came from, who you are now, and where you are going. Discover how to gain comfort focus on joy, set your family up for success, and maintain perspective.
Today we interview Holly Blais, our Associate Director of Studnet Ministry, mother of two adult children. When feeling the pressure to be perfect remember: perfection doesn't exist. You are good enough. God matched you and your child - you are the right parent for your kid. Kim Meyers shares how to trust your gut, and gain perspective through the 5-5-5 rule.
Today we interview Michael Agnew our Student Ministry Director about the church and home. How we can connect the two AND how a church can become a true home for our students.
Today, we talk with Julie Chisum, a mom, church member, member of her community. We talk about how the community the support of the church is different than other communities we are apart of. In season 4, we ask the question, Why Church? In this year of 2021, where everything is still a bit different, and some things feel similar. Let's take some time and ask- WHY CHURCH?This year has reminded us, as parents, that we are the ultimate leader with our children. This has always been true; just in the past, we had different support systems to help us along the way. In 2020, those support systems looked different, and we took a heavy load of teaching, tutoring, loving, disciplining, counseling, playing, etc., with our children
In this episode, we interview Scott Engle, our preaching pastor- Can we ask the hard questions about faith?In season 4, we ask the question, Why Church? In this year of 2021, where everything is still a bit different, and some things feel similar. Let's take some time and ask- WHY CHURCH?This year has reminded us, as parents, that we are the ultimate leader with our children. This has always been true; just in the past, we had different support systems to help us along the way. In 2020, those support systems looked different, and we took a heavy load of teaching, tutoring, loving, disciplining, counseling, playing, etc., with our children. Each week we will be asking the question, Why is Church influential. Today we are talking about the church and community.
This week we are interviewing a dear friend of mine, Ashley Anne Sipe. She is an ordained United Methodist pastor, has a passion for her community. She is a mother of 2 children and will give us a great voice to the community and the church and she just tells it like it is. This season we are looking to see Why Church is important to your family's rhythm. We are asking the question today, Why Church? Is the church too broken to be a part of?
In season 4, we ask the question, Why Church? In this year of 2021, where everything is still a bit different, and some things feel similar. Let's take some time and ask- WHY CHURCH?This year has reminded us, as parents, that we are the ultimate leader with our children. This has always been true; just in the past, we had different support systems to help us along the way. In 2020, those support systems looked different, and we took a heavy load of teaching, tutoring, loving, disciplining, counseling, playing, etc., with our children. Each week we will be asking the question, Why Church?This week we are interviewing a dear friend of mine, Allison Jean. She is an ordained United Methodist pastor, has a passion for so many things, but the church loving well on defiantly one of them. This season we are looking to see Why Church is important to your family's rhythm. We are asking the question today, Why Church? Love
This season we are looking to see Why Church is important to your family's rhythm. We are asking the question today, Why Church? Is the community important? Today we are interviewing a dear friend of mine, Sarah Marsalis- Luginbill. She is an ordained United Methodist pastor, has a passion for her community. She is a mother of 2 children and will give us a great voice to the community and the church.
In season 4, we ask the question, Why Church? In this year of 2021, where everything is still a bit different, and some things feel similar. Let's take some time and ask- WHY CHURCH?This year has reminded us, as parents, that we are the ultimate leader with our children. This has always been true; just in the past, we had different support systems to help us along the way. In 2020, those support systems looked different, and we took a heavy load of teaching, tutoring, loving, disciplining, counseling, playing, etc., with our children. Each week we will be asking the question, Why is Church influential. Today we are talking about the church and community.This week we are interviewing a dear friend of mine, Emma Williams. She is an ordained United Methodist pastor, has a passion for faith development. She is a mother of 2 children, and currently works at our United Methodist conference office focusing on Faith Formation.
We often talk about how to take care of our children. Today we talk about how to take care of ourselves as parents. We hear that we need to take care of ourselves before we can take care of others. Dr. Brad Schwall gives some simple ways to make sure our own health is a priority. https://thecentercounseling.org/team/brad-schwall
We will ask our elementary students how they are doing with school, friends, family, and faith. It is good as parents to hear from the children in our lives. This podcast is a check-in with two elementary school students.
How are our kids doing? We interview two high school seniors. We ask them questions about school, college applications, job searches, and of course, faith.
Today we interview Robert Hasley, our Senior Pastor about how he has helped families over the years build faith into their homes when we as parents don't feel qualified. 2020 has had so many different variables and changes, faith has been a constant.
We are starting Hope Squad at St. Andrew this fall. Hope Squads reduce youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention. Hope Squad members are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and are trained by advisors. St. Andrew is one of the first churches in America to launch this program. This program is nationally known for its ability to connect students with each other and to mental health resources.We are interviewing Amy Pool, from https://www.granthalliburton.org/ which has helped many schools launch the Hope Squad and has been instrumental in helping St. Andrew to start the program here.You can find more Information on Hope Squad here.
The election season is upon us, and our children will be hearing political ads and varying opinions as we approach November 2020. Adults have a hard time having political discussions about political matters. How can we have a healthy conversation with our families about the upcoming political season? Today we will interview Jenny Gomez, from https://koonsfuller.com/consultant/jenny-gomez/ and https://www.gomezcounseling.com/ she has helped many families learn how to communicate well, no matter the topic.
How can we as parents check in with our children to see how they are doing in this time of unknown? We interview Deborah Dobbs and Beka Mullins from,https://counselingplace.org/ asking how we do mental health check-in with our family in this uncertain time. They give practical ways to have mental health conversations with our children as we start a new rhythm in the fall of 2020.
How can we as parents walk alongside our students, especially our Middle School and High Schoolers. We speak with Michael Agnew, the director of St. Andrew UMC Student Ministry. He has a great perspective on how our students are dealing with the current stressors.
Our "babies" are going to Kindergarten. How do we prepare them and prepare ourselves for this transition? We speak with Pride Mersbach, Director of St. Andrew Preschool. Pride has helped hundreds of families prepare for the transition from preschool to elementary school.
| Middle school and high school feel like a giant jump for our children. How do we prepare our children and ourselves for this transition? | We interview Jeff Banner, a principal in Plano IDS. We ask questions about how to prepare our students for middle school and high school.
Our seniors are about to go into the workplace or college. How do parents and students prepare?Roy has sent four of his children to college and has prepared them all for adulthood. He shares what has worked for his family as well as the lessons he has learned.
| As parents, we are making a decision about school for 2020, based on guidelines, fear, and doubt. We talk about how to make this decision for your family. We intervew an elementary teacher and a family counselor for added perspective.
Rev. Kim Meyers interviews Jenny Gomez and Dr. Kari Roan about how to have healthy conservations about race with your family.
Rev. Kim Meyers interviews Jenny Gomez and Dr. Kari Roan about how to have healthy conservations about race with your family.
Parenting Under Pressure: Class 3
Parenting Under Pressure: Class 2
Parenting Under Pressure: Class 1
Marriage: Nurturing your most essential business
Parenting Under Pressure: Class 2
Parenting Under Pressure: Class 2
Parenting Under Pressure: Class 1
Parenting Under Pressure: Class 1
Marriage: Nurturing your most essential business
Marriage: Nurturing your most essential business
Kim brings in her family to talk about how they are doing in week 4 of the COVID pandemic.
Kim brings in her family to talk about how they are doing in week 4 of the COVID pandemic.
Kim brings in her family to talk about how they are doing in week 4 of the COVID pandemic.
We talk with an elementary school teacher about the best way to navigate online learning.
We talk with an elementary school teacher about the best way to navigate online learning.
We talk with an elementary school teacher about the best way to navigate online learning.
We have taken your Q/A's after living life with social distancing.
We have taken your Q/A's after living life with social distancing.
We have taken your Q/A's after living life with social distancing.
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