Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders

Have you talked to your children about your beliefs regarding homosexuality? If you haven't, their friends most likely have. Listen to Julie's personal story on how these books have helped her prepare her child for something none of them were expecting. Julie Rupp works for an organization called Alive and Well, where she teaches Middle and High school students how to think through their decisions before they make them. She also has the privilege of giving the puberty talk to 5th and 6th grade girls. Throughout her research on this important topic, she has learned some important lessons that have helped her in talking with her own children, and hopefully will aid you in your parenting journey as well.  Check out the book series God's Design for Sex to use as a tool to have valuable conversations with your children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dreaded birds and the bees talk! Every parents sweats through it, and can make it as awkward as possible. But maybe it doesn't have to be this way. Julie Rupp works for an organization called Alive and Well, where she teaches Middle and High school students how to think through their decisions before they make them. She also has the privilege of giving the puberty talk to 5th and 6th grade girls. Throughout her research on this important topic, she has learned some important lessons that have helped her in talking with her own children, and hopefully will aid you in your parenting journey as well.  Check out the book series God's Design for Sex to use as a tool to have valuable conversations with your children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you struggling in life? Is life just not going according to plan? Well, I don't know anyone who can relate better than Sara! After struggling with infertility, then her husband's cancer diagnosis, and the devastating diagnosis of Leigh's disease to her young child, Sara has been through it all. Listen as she helps us understand that even in our darkest moments, we can still have hope because of our faith in Jesus Christ! Today we are discussing her book, Made for Hope. Sara is a wife and mom to three children, including a son who passed away from Leigh's disease in 2012. She's also a staff writer for adoption.com and has been published in Focus on the Family Magazine, the Today Show Parenting Team, and Homeschooling Today Magazine. Sara also writes poetry and is an award-winning playwright for Indiana Theatre Association's Playwriting Award.  She has a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology. For more information about Sara, be sure to check out her website. If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe to the podcast, write a review for the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher radio (so other parents can utilize our free resources as well!), and share this episode with your friends and family (through social media, text message, or email!).

Do you ever have Mom Guilt? Or are you married to someone who has Mom Guilt? It is a real thing! Today Nicole Byrum wraps up our time together by explaining how important grace is, not only with our children, but with ourselves as well! Nicole is a behavioral health clinician at Westwood Behavioral Health Center in Van Wert, OH.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Huntington University, and her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian College.  She is licensed as an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist.

"Mom, he pinched me!" Does this sound familiar? Today, you will get to hear from Nicole Byrum as she shares practical advice for myself on how to handle a situation just like this with grace and truth. Nicole is a behavioral health clinician at Westwood Behavioral Health Center in Van Wert, OH.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Huntington University, and her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian College.  She is licensed as an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist.

Have you ever shamed your child for disobeying? Do you raise your voice and later regret the way you treated your children? Today, Nicole Byrum shares with us practical advice on how to discipline our children with grace and truth. Nicole is a behavioral health clinician at Westwood Behavioral Health Center in Van Wert, OH.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Huntington University, and her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian College.  She is licensed as an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist.

Do you find it difficult to process life with your children?  Listen today as Nate Stenholtz explains that helping our children process through day in and day out life is one of the best tools we have to help them become responsible adults. Would you like some ideas of how to keep your kids on track academically over the summer?  Check out our newest BLOG about Summer School in the Rupp household. If you are looking for a poolside/lakeside/beachside book to read this summer, check out Caught Not Taught.  You can read it cover to cover in one afternoon! Today Nate Stenholtz shares with us how technology is not just a conversation about rules, regulations, and filters, but is actually an issue of discipleship.  Nate has been serving in Next Generation ministry for over 20 years. He is currently the Family Life Pastor at Oakwood Church in Hartland, WI.   Nate Believes that exceptional families do not just happen, but that parents realize that their children need caring adults and mentors in their lives who are committed to Jesus Christ.  He, along with his staff at Oakwood Church is committed to partnering with parents through the different life stages to navigate families to find a heart aligned toward impacting the world for Jesus.

Are you nervous to have sensitive conversations with your children? It seems as though the conversations about pornography, sex, and technology need to happen earlier and earlier.  Listen today as Nate Stenholtz discusses how he believes the technology conversation is an opportunity to prepare our children for successful adulthood. Would you like some ideas of how to keep your kids on track academically over the summer?  Check out our newest BLOG about Summer School in the Rupp household. If you are looking for a poolside/lakeside/beachside book to read this summer, check out Caught Not Taught.  You can read it cover to cover in one afternoon! Today Nate Stenholtz shares with us how technology is not just a conversation about rules, regulations, and filters, but is actually an issue of discipleship.  Nate has been serving in Next Generation ministry for over 20 years. He is currently the Family Life Pastor at Oakwood Church in Hartland, WI.   Nate Believes that exceptional families do not just happen, but that parents realize that their children need caring adults and mentors in their lives who are committed to Jesus Christ.  He, along with his staff at Oakwood Church is committed to partnering with parents through the different life stages to navigate families to find a heart aligned toward impacting the world for Jesus.

Do you know you need to have conversations with your children about technology, but sometimes you don't even know where to begin?  Listen today as Nate Stenholtz discusses how he believes the technology conversation is actually a discipleship opportunity. Would you like some ideas of how to keep your kids on track academically over the summer?  Check out our newest BLOG about Summer School in the Rupp household. If you are looking for a poolside/lakeside/beachside book to read this summer, check out Caught Not Taught.  You can read it cover to cover in one afternoon! Today Nate Stenholtz shares with us how technology is not just a conversation about rules, regulations, and filters, but is actually an issue of discipleship.  Nate has been serving in Next Generation ministry for over 20 years. He is currently the Family Life Pastor at Oakwood Church in Hartland, WI.   Nate Believes that exceptional families do not just happen, but that parents realize that their children need caring adults and mentors in their lives who are committed to Jesus Christ.  He, along with his staff at Oakwood Church is committed to partnering with parents through the different life stages to navigate families to find a heart aligned toward impacting the world for Jesus.

Would you like some ideas of how to keep your kids on track academically over the summer?  Check out our newest BLOG about Summer School in the Rupp household. Do you find it difficult to be consistent in your parenting? Today Jim Burns explains the the importance of consistency in our parenting through his book Confident Parenting. Jim Burns founded the ministry of HomeWord in 1985 with the goal of bringing help and hope to struggling families. As host of the radio broadcast HomeWord with Jim Burns, which is heard daily by more than one million listeners, Jim's passion is to build God-honoring families through communicating practical truths that will enable adults and young people alike to live out their Christian faith. In addition to the radio program, Jim speaks to thousands around the world each year through seminars and conferences. He is an award-winning author, whose books include Creating an Intimate Marriage and Confident Parenting. Jim and his wife, Cathy, and their three daughters live in Dana Point, California.

Would you like some ideas of how to keep your kids on track academically over the summer?  Check out our newest BLOG about Summer School in the Rupp household. Have you ever made a parenting plan for your children? Jim Burns explains the plan he made for each of his children with his wife Cathy through his book Confident Parenting. Jim Burns founded the ministry of HomeWord in 1985 with the goal of bringing help and hope to struggling families. As host of the radio broadcast HomeWord with Jim Burns, which is heard daily by more than one million listeners, Jim's passion is to build God-honoring families through communicating practical truths that will enable adults and young people alike to live out their Christian faith. In addition to the radio program, Jim speaks to thousands around the world each year through seminars and conferences. He is an award-winning author, whose books include Creating an Intimate Marriage and Confident Parenting. Jim and his wife, Cathy, and their three daughters live in Dana Point, California.

Do you ever feel like you are just trying to survive from day to day when it comes to your parenting? Listen today as Jim Burns explains how we can become proactive parents instead of just reactive ones through his book Confident Parenting. Jim Burns founded the ministry of HomeWord in 1985 with the goal of bringing help and hope to struggling families. As host of the radio broadcast HomeWord with Jim Burns, which is heard daily by more than one million listeners, Jim's passion is to build God-honoring families through communicating practical truths that will enable adults and young people alike to live out their Christian faith. In addition to the radio program, Jim speaks to thousands around the world each year through seminars and conferences. He is an award-winning author, whose books include Creating an Intimate Marriage and Confident Parenting. Jim and his wife, Cathy, and their three daughters live in Dana Point, California.

Do you feel like you are always trying to look like you have it all together? Today Cindi McMenamin discusses how our relationship with God can actually give us freedom to embrace vulnerability and in turn give our children the freedom to do the same. Cindi McMenamin has nearly 35 years of experience ministering to women and inspiring them to let God meet their emotional needs, grow stronger through their alone times, and pursue their dreams with boldness.  She has been married for over 30 years and has an adult daughter, Dana.  Cindy has written over 16 books, and today we will be discussing her book “10 Secrets to Become a Worry Free Mom”.  To find out more information about Cindi you can visit her website or follow her on Facebook or Instagram. 

Do you worry about your children? Do you feel like it is your job as a parent to worry about your children? Today Cindi McMenamin discusses how many times our worry is not as much about how much we care for our children, but more about how little we trust in God. Cindi McMenamin has nearly 35 years of experience ministering to women and inspiring them to let God meet their emotional needs, grow stronger through their alone times, and pursue their dreams with boldness.  She has been married for over 30 years and has an adult daughter, Dana.  Cindy has written over 16 books, and today we will be discussing her book “10 Secrets to Become a Worry Free Mom”.  To find out more information about Cindi you can visit her website or follow her on Facebook or Instagram. 

Do you struggle finding time for family devotions? Listen today as Vincent Pierri helps us know how we can incorporate family devotions into our every day life. Vincent Pierri is the Kids Pastor at High Point Church in Madison, WI.  After being the children’s pastor, he began to wonder why kids didn’t read the Bible on their own, and wondered if part of the reason was that the table of contents was a mystery to them.  So, him and his team wrote and recorded an album called The Greatest Story Ever Told - a musical version of the Bible.  You can find the album on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and YouTube or find more information at the website.  Here you will find the entire album as well as a devotional book perfect for family devotional time with your children.

Is family devotions something you can never find time for?  Today Vincent Pierri shares how one of the best ways we can pass down our faith to our children is by making studying God's word a part of our daily routine, and not just something we do on Sunday morning. Vincent Pierri is the Kids Pastor at High Point Church in Madison, WI.  After being the children’s pastor, he began to wonder why kids didn’t read the Bible on their own, and wondered if part of the reason was that the table of contents was a mystery to them.  So, him and his team wrote and recorded an album called The Greatest Story Ever Told - a musical version of the Bible.  You can find the album on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and YouTube or find more information at the website.  Here you will find the entire album as well as a devotional book perfect for family devotional time with your children.

Do you ever worry about your children inheriting your faith?  Today Vincent Pierri shares how one of the best ways we can pass down our faith to our children is by making studying God's word a part of our daily routine, and not just something we do on Sunday morning. Vincent Pierri is the Kids Pastor at High Point Church in Madison, WI.  After being the children’s pastor, he began to wonder why kids didn’t read the Bible on their own, and wondered if part of the reason was that the table of contents was a mystery to them.  So, him and his team wrote and recorded an album called The Greatest Story Ever Told - a musical version of the Bible.  You can find the album on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and YouTube or find more information at the website.  Here you will find the entire album as well as a devotional book perfect for family devotional time with your children.

Do your ever worry about how your children will turn out?  Today Emerson Eggerichs explains that although good parents raise good children, and bad parents raise bad children, good parents also raise bad children and bad parents also raise good children.  Hopefully Emerson will encourage you to have freedom in your parenting journey recognizing that you will mess up, and it is not to the detriment of your children. Dr. Emerson Eggerichs is an internationally known public speaker on the topic of male-female relationships.  Based on over three decades of counseling as well as scientific and biblical research, Dr. Eggerichs and his wife Sarah developed the Love and Respect Conference which they present to live audiences around the country.  Dr. Eggerichs has authored several books, including the national bestseller Love & Respect, which is a Platinum and Book of the Year award winner, selling over 1.6 million copies. He has also written Love and Respect in the Family, The Language of Love and Respect,Mother and Son, Before You Hit Send, and The 4 Wills of God. Emerson is the Founder and President of Love and Respect Ministries and Sarah serves as Vice President.  Married since 1973, they live in Grand Rapids, MI and have three adult children. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share the podcast with others!

Do your children have this strange ability to bring out the worst in you?  Today Emerson Eggerichs describes this as the parenting crazy cycle.  Without love a child reacts disrespectfully, and without respect a parent acts unloving, and the crazy cycle starts spinning.  Not only will this episode help you to know you are not alone in your parenting, but Emerson will give you practical advice on how to get off of this Crazy Cycle for the family. Dr. Emerson Eggerichs is an internationally known public speaker on the topic of male-female relationships.  Based on over three decades of counseling as well as scientific and biblical research, Dr. Eggerichs and his wife Sarah developed the Love and Respect Conference which they present to live audiences around the country.  Dr. Eggerichs has authored several books, including the national bestseller Love & Respect, which is a Platinum and Book of the Year award winner, selling over 1.6 million copies. He has also written Love and Respect in the Family, The Language of Love and Respect,Mother and Son, Before You Hit Send, and The 4 Wills of God. Emerson is the Founder and President of Love and Respect Ministries and Sarah serves as Vice President.  Married since 1973, they live in Grand Rapids, MI and have three adult children. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share the podcast with others! If you live in the Van, Wert, OH area, be sure to check out the parenting summit happening on March 30th.

Do you ever wonder what your life purpose is?  Do your children struggle wondering what they are on this earth for?  Join us today as Erin Weidemann helps us understand what our God given purpose for this life truly is. Bible Belles is an organization that highlights the women of the Bible to show girls that it is important to be patient, brave, prayerful, loyal, and a leader. To check out the books CLICK HERE. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share the podcast with others! If you live in the Van, Wert, OH area, be sure to check out the parenting summit happening on March 30th.

What character traits are you instilling in the lives of your children? How are you helping them to shape their identity?  Today, Erin Weidemann helps us think through exactly how to communicate to our children to help them have character qualities that will enhance their lives and prepare them for adulthood. Bible Belles is an organization that highlights the women of the Bible to show girls that it is important to be patient, brave, prayerful, loyal, and a leader. To check out the books CLICK HERE. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share the podcast with others! If you live in the Van, Wert, OH area, be sure to check out the parenting summit happening on March 30th.

Are you concerned about the messages today's culture is feeding our young women?  Erin Weidemann has decided to remind girls of a message that is centuries old. Bible Belles is an organization that highlights the women of the Bible to show girls that it is important to be patient, brave, prayerful, loyal, and a leader. To check out the books CLICK HERE. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share the podcast with others! If you live in the Van, Wert, OH area, be sure to check out the parenting summit happening on March 30th.

Are you modeling a healthy marriage relationship for your children? Today Scott Kedersha discusses his book Ready or Knot? 12 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have before Marriage and explains how the 2 most important safeguards to put in place in our relationships are to seek after God and find mentors who can speak into our lives. We want to hear your questions!  You are probably not the only one with your parenting question, so help us all out by submitting your question today! Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share the podcast with others as well!

Are you modeling a healthy marriage relationship for your children? Today Scott Kedersha discusses his book Ready or Knot? 12 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have before Marriage and explains why modeling a healthy marriage relationship is so important for our children's future relationships. It is not too late to register for the FREE Family Vision Seminar happening on Saturday, March 2nd from 9-12 at Hope Missionary Church. We want to hear your questions!  You are probably not the only one with your parenting question, so help us all out by submitting your question today! Today we also discuss a listener's question: How can I teach my children about money when they only get money for their birthday and Christmas? While discussing this question I site Rachel Cruze and her ministry with her book Smart Money Smart Kids. You can also check out her website where she has several tools for Kids & Money Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share the podcast with others as well!

Mark your calendar for March 2nd when there will be a FREE parenting seminar hosted by Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders in Bluffton, Indiana.  Email Julie to sign up today. Check out our product for the week: Caught Not Taught. Have you ever heard the saying actions speak louder than words? Find out how that is more true with parenting than in any other area of your life. Not only do our actions scream our beliefs to our children, but understanding this Caught Not Taught principle can actually bring freedom to our parenting when we recognize the role of the Holy Spirit in our children's lives. Today we are with Paige Clingenpeel who has spoken all over the nation and has worked on TV, radio, and web-based media. She is a contributor to iMom.com, and can be seen hosting the tween show iShine K'nect on TBN. She presently works for Parkview Health as a mental health therapist assigned to Carroll High School and continues to provide individual therapeutic services through Lifesprings Counseling Center. Paige is married to Ryan and is the mother of 2 beautiful crafty & creative daughters and 2 future power-ranger sons!  Today we will be discussing her article The Enticing World of Sexting and Its Impact on our Kids. No matter what age your children are at, Paige gives practical advice on how to have open dialogue and discussion with our childeren to help them learn to respect others as well as have discernment in their own life.  To learn more about sexting, you can check out Paige's website or her sexting artcile HERE. If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe to the podcast, write a review for the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher radio (so other parents can utilize our free resources as well!), and share this episode with your friends and family (through social media, text message, or email!). Finally, be sure to check out Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to find hilarious Meme's, inspirational encouragement, helpful articles, and life-saving products to help on your parenting journey.  Our social media site is your one stop parenting shop for all your parenting needs!

Mark your calendar for March 2nd when there will be a FREE parenting seminar hosted by Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders in Bluffton, Indiana.  Email Julie to sign up today. Check out our product for the week: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures. The average age for a child to see pornography for the first time is 11, and with the technology becoming such a huge part of our schools, that age continues to decrease.  Good Pictures, Bad Pictures is a great way to introduce your Elementary aged children to the dangers of pornography, and teach them exactly what to do when they see a bad picture for the first time.  I highly recommend this book for your Elementary children. Today we are with Paige Clingenpeel who has spoken all over the nation and has worked on TV, radio, and web-based media. She is a contributor to iMom.com, and can be seen hosting the tween show iShine K'nect on TBN. She presently works for Parkview Health as a mental health therapist assigned to Carroll High School and continues to provide individual therapeutic services through Lifesprings Counseling Center. Paige is married to Ryan and is the mother of 2 beautiful crafty & creative daughters and 2 future power-ranger sons!  Today we will be discussing her article The Enticing World of Sexting and Its Impact on our Kids. No matter what age your children are at, Paige gives practical advice on how to have open dialogue and discussion with our childeren to help them learn to respect others as well as have discernment in their own life.  To learn more about sexting, you can check out Paige's website or her sexting artcile HERE. If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe to the podcast, write a review for the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher radio (so other parents can utilize our free resources as well!), and share this episode with your friends and family (through social media, text message, or email!). Finally, be sure to check out Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to find hilarious Meme's, inspirational encouragement, helpful articles, and life-saving prodcuts to help on your parenting journey.  Our social media site is your one stop parenting shop for all your parenting needs!

That's right!  Today is our 100th episode!!  To see the previous 99 episodes we have had, check out our WEBSITE! Mark your calendar for March 2nd when there will be a FREE parenting seminar hosted by Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders in Bluffton, Indiana.  Email Julie to sign up today. Check out our product for the week: God's Design for Sex. If your child is 3 or older, and you are nervous about having the sex conversation with them, this is the book series for you!  Not only do these books open the lines of communication with this difficult discussion, but they also teach children from a young age what God's design for their life is. To purchase the whole series CLICK HERE.  If you are wanting to just purchase the first book for children ages 3-5 CLICK HERE, for ages 5-8 CLICK HERE, for ages 8-11 CLICK HERE, for ages 11-14 CLICK HERE. Today we are with Paige Clingenpeel who has spoken all over the nation and has worked on TV, radio, and web-based media. She is a contributor to iMom.com, and can be seen hosting the tween show iShine K'nect on TBN. She presently works for Parkview Health as a mental health therapist assigned to Carroll High School and continues to provide individual therapeutic services through Lifesprings Counseling Center. Paige is married to Ryan and is the mother of 2 beautiful crafty & creative daughters and 2 future power-ranger sons!  Today we will be discussing her article The Enticing World of Sexting and Its Impact on our Kids. No matter what age your children are at, Paige gives practical advice on how to have open dialogue and discussion with our childeren to help them learn to respect others as well as have discernment in their own life.  To learn more about sexting, you can check out Paige's website or her sexting artcile HERE. If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe to the podcast, write a review for the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher radio (so other parents can utilize our free resources as well!), and share this episode with your friends and family (through social media, text message, or email!). Finally, be sure to check out Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to find hilarious Meme's, inspirational encouragement, helpful articles, and life-saving prodcuts to help on your parenting journey.  Our social media site is your one stop parenting shop for all your parenting needs!

Mark your calendar for March 2nd when there will be a FREE parenting seminar hosted by Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders in Bluffton, Indiana.  Email Julie to sign up today. Check out our product for the week the lifesaving book 12 Hours Sleep By 12 Weeks Old. If you are a new parent or know someone who is getting ready to be a first time parent, this book is a lifesaver in helping your baby get on a successful sleep schedule. Be sure to click on the 12 Hours Sleep By 12 Weeks Old link to purchase so you can support Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders through your purchase. Check out our new button SHOP for our website to find life-saving products for every stage in your parenting journey.  Baby, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Dyslexia, and Allergy Friendly, you can find it all on the SHOP button at our Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders website. Finally, be sure to check out Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to find hilarious Meme's, inspirational encouragement, helpful articles, and life-saving prodcuts to help on your parenting journey.  Our social media site is your one stop parenting shop for all your parenting needs! Today we are with Terry Linhart (PhD, Purdue University), who is the Chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department at Bethel College, where he teaches ministry-related courses. His research and writing has focused on missions, evangelism, multicultural ministry, and leadership development. He is the co-author of What Can We Do?, and author of Teaching the Next Generations, The Self Aware Leader, Middle School Talksheets: Life of Christ and High School Talksheets: Life of Christ. Terry and his wife, Kelly, have three children, Lauren, Jayson, and Sean. Today we are discussing his article: "Endurance Trumps Enthusiasm: Where Youth Ministry Can Thwart Adolescent Faith Development".  Throughout our conversation we also discuss a book that every parent of a teen or tween should read called Sticky Faith.  Terry's big idea for this week is how are we developing our children as a whole person so they can develop healthy habits that will positively affect their spiritual development. If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe to the podcast, write a review for the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher radio (so other parents can utilize our free resources as well!), and share this episode with your friends and family (through social media, text message, or email!).

Mark your calendar for March 2nd when there will be a FREE parenting seminar hosted by Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders in Bluffton, Indiana.  We would love for all of you to come! Check out our product for the week the Sleeptrainer Nightlight.  If you have a toddler who you are getting ready to transition into a big kid bed, or one that is having difficulties staying in their big kid bed, the Sleeptrainer Nightlight is the product you have been looking for!  Not only will this help your child in the phase they are in now, but it will also help them understand they need to stay in their room when they reach elementary school and can tell time as well.  Be sure to click on the Sleeptrainer Nightlight link  to purchase so your purchase can support Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders through your purchase. Check out our new button SHOP for our website to find life-saving products for every stage in your parenting journey.  Baby, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Dyslexia, and Allergy Friendly, you can find it all on the SHOP button at our Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders website. Finally, be sure to check out Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to find hilarious Meme's, inspirational encouragement, helpful articles, and life-saving prodcuts to help on your parenting journey.  Our social media site is your one stop parenting shop for all your parenting needs! Today we are with Terry Linhart (PhD, Purdue University), who is the Chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department at Bethel College, where he teaches ministry-related courses. His research and writing has focused on missions, evangelism, multicultural ministry, and leadership development. He is the co-author of What Can We Do?, and author of Teaching the Next Generations, The Self Aware Leader, Middle School Talksheets: Life of Christ and High School Talksheets: Life of Christ. Terry and his wife, Kelly, have three children, Lauren, Jayson, and Sean. Today we are discussing his article: "Endurance Trumps Enthusiasm: Where Youth Ministry Can Thwart Adolescent Faith Development".  Throughout our conversation we also discuss a book that every parent of a teen or tween should read called Sticky Faith.  Terry's thought provoking question this week is: Are your children helpful without being asked? This has really helped me to recognize heart issues with my own children that we can work on so they have a humble spirit looking to be helpful even when they are not asked. If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe to the podcast, write a review for the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher radio (so other parents can utilize our free resources as well!), and share this episode with your friends and family (through social media, text message, or email!).

Mark your calendar for March 2nd when there will be a FREE parenting seminar hosted by Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders in Bluffton, Indiana.  We would love for all of you to come! Check out our product for the week the International Children's Bible (ICB Bible).  If you have a child who knows how to read but feels like the Bible is written above their head, this is a great resource! I would suggest this Bible for anyone from 7-15 years of age. Written at a 3rd grade reading level the ICB Bible makes reading the Bible easier to understand for someone beginning their faith journey. To learn more about this Bible, listen to my interview with Jody Saunders on "The Importance of Scripture Memorization with Our Children". Just click on any of the Bible links to purchase so your purchase can support Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders. Check out our new button SHOP for our website to find life-saving products for every stage in your parenting journey.  Baby, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Dyslexia, and Allergy Friendly, you can find it all on the SHOP button at our Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders website. Finally, be sure to check out Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to find hilarious Meme's, inspirational encouragement, helpful articles, and life-saving prodcuts to help on your parenting journey.  Our social media site is your one stop parenting shop for all your parenting needs! Today we are with Terry Linhart (PhD, Purdue University), who is the Chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department at Bethel College, where he teaches ministry-related courses. His research and writing has focused on missions, evangelism, multicultural ministry, and leadership development. He is the co-author of What Can We Do?, and author of Teaching the Next Generations, The Self Aware Leader, Middle School Talksheets: Life of Christ and High School Talksheets: Life of Christ. Terry and his wife, Kelly, have three children, Lauren, Jayson, and Sean. Today we are discussing his article: "Endurance Trumps Enthusiasm: Where Youth Ministry Can Thwart Adolescent Faith Development".  Throughout our conversation we also discuss a book that every parent of a teen or tween should read called Sticky Faith. My take away from Terry this week is: Help your children answer the questions they are asking.  He also discusses how the questions our children are asking are often times not the questions we think they should be asking, so we need to be open minded enough to hear them and meet them where they are. If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe to the podcast, write a review for the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher radio (so other parents can utilize our free resources as well!), and share this episode with your friends and family (through social media, text message, or email!).

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Incorporating God's word into our parenting is sometimes difficult to do.  Join us today as Tracy Steel helps us to know how to remove the lies that our children believe and replace those lies with the truth of His word.  We will be discussing her book Images of His Beauty. Tracy Steel is an author speaker, mentor and shepherd of teen and young adult women.  She graduated from Phoenix Seminary and formerly served as the director of female students at Scottsdale Bible Church in Arizona.  She is happily married to a pilot in the air force and has 2 children.

Have you ever been concerned about how consumed your children are with their image?  Join us today as Tracy Steel helps us to know how to help our children find their identity in Christ alone.  We will be discussing her book Images of His Beauty and she will share some great tips and tricks of how to steer your children away from an eating disorder. Tracy Steel is an author speaker, mentor and shepherd of teen and young adult women.  She graduated from Phoenix Seminary and formerly served as the director of female students at Scottsdale Bible Church in Arizona.  She is happily married to a pilot in the air force and has 2 children.

Have you ever thought about the family dynamics that a blended family has to navigate?  Today Kimberley Mitchell shares the good, the bad, and the difficult family dynamics of a blended family, and how to navigate through difficult situations.   Kimberley Mitchell is known as “Just a Canadian Girl in Nashville” and is the co-host of the Solo Parent Society, as well as a blogger for See, Hear, Love, a Christian talk show based in Canada.  Today we will be discussing her experiences as a single mom, and what her transition to a blended family looked like.

Have you ever noticed how much our children compare themselves to each other?  Today Kimberley Mitchell explains how this comparison is heightened in a blended family situation, and how she believes the best way to combat this comparison game is love.   Kimberley Mitchell is known as “Just a Canadian Girl in Nashville” and is the co-host of the Solo Parent Society, as well as a blogger for See, Hear, Love, a Christian talk show based in Canada.  Today we will be discussing her experiences as a single mom, and what her transition to a blended family looked like.

Have you ever wondered what it is like for someone who is going from being a single parent to a blended family?  Today Kimberley Mitchell is going to share her experiences of becoming a blended family.   Kimberley Mitchell is known as “Just a Canadian Girl in Nashville” and is the co-host of the Solo Parent Society, as well as a blogger for See, Hear, Love, a Christian talk show based in Canada.  Today we will be discussing her experiences as a single mom, and what her transition to a blended family looked like.

Does life ever seem mundane?  Maybe something out of the ordinary will be just the connection you need with your child to communicate to them in a new way. Listen today as Dustin Kaehr discusses the rituals he put in place to make a difference in the lives of his boys. Dustin Kaehr, is a leadership and business coach with over 20 years of experience working with large and small organizations.  He is a speaker and author who’s life work is to help people think differently, lead courageously, and live passionately.  He does this through his own leadership and business coaching company and by working part time at his church.  With 4 boys, he and his wife of nearly 20 years have a prayer, drive and focus to raise their boys into Godly men.  His book “Dear Boys” is his greatest passion.  Use the promo code PTL50 to get 50% off Dustin's book Dear Boys.

Have you ever written a personal mission statement for your life? Listen today as Dustin Kaehr shares his life mission, and how he is imprinting that mission into the lives of his teenage boys and how we can be living out our life mission in ways that we may not even be able to imagine. Dustin Kaehr, is a leadership and business coach with over 20 years of experience working with large and small organizations.  He is a speaker and author who’s life work is to help people think differently, lead courageously, and live passionately.  He does this through his own leadership and business coaching company and by working part time at his church.  With 4 boys, he and his wife of nearly 20 years have a prayer, drive and focus to raise their boys into Godly men.  His book “Dear Boys” is his greatest passion.  Use the promo code PTL50 to get 50% off Dustin's book Dear Boys.

Do you ever feel like your mundane is just not making a long term impact? Listen today as Dustin Kaehr shares his life mission, and how he is imprinting that mission into the lives of his teenage boys and sometimes that mission might be lived out in the small mundane tasks of every day life. Dustin Kaehr, is a leadership and business coach with over 20 years of experience working with large and small organizations.  He is a speaker and author who’s life work is to help people think differently, lead courageously, and live passionately.  He does this through his own leadership and business coaching company and by working part time at his church.  With 4 boys, he and his wife of nearly 20 years have a prayer, drive and focus to raise their boys into Godly men.  His book “Dear Boys” is his greatest passion.  Use the promo code PTL50 to get 50% off Dustin's book Dear Boys.

Have you ever wondered if the sacrifices that you are making for your children will make a lasting impact?  Listen as Sandra Peoples shares how her mother made some impactful deciisons for her older sister with down syndrome, which then motivated Sandra to make a difference in her son James' life as well. Sandra Peoples, is a leading voice in the disability community as an encourager to special-needs parents. She has been a member of a special-needs family since the day she was born. Her older sister has Down syndrome, and in 2010 her son James was diagnosed with autism. Sandra is the executive editor for Key Ministry and Not Alone, and her writing has been featured by FamilyLife Today, DaySpring, Parenting Teens ( aka LifeWay), and (in)courage. Sandra, her husband, and their two boys live outside of Houston. You can connect with her at her website and you can preorder her book at Amazon.

Have you ever thought about how difficult a simply activity like attending church could be for a special needs family?  Listen as Sandra Peoples discusses what churches could do to partner with special needs parents.  I highly encourage you to share this episode with your pastor or children's pastor at your church so they can learn how to reach this group of people. Sandra Peoples, is a leading voice in the disability community as an encourager to special-needs parents. She has been a member of a special-needs family since the day she was born. Her older sister has Down syndrome, and in 2010 her son James was diagnosed with autism. Sandra is the executive editor for Key Ministry and Not Alone, and her writing has been featured by FamilyLife Today, DaySpring, Parenting Teens ( aka LifeWay), and (in)courage. Sandra, her husband, and their two boys live outside of Houston. You can connect with her at her website and you can preorder her book at Amazon.

Do you ever wonder how having a special needs sibling will affect your traditional child?  Listen as Sandra Peoples shares her story of first being a special needs sibling, and now a special needs parent. Sandra Peoples, is a leading voice in the disability community as an encourager to special-needs parents. She has been a member of a special-needs family since the day she was born. Her older sister has Down syndrome, and in 2010 her son James was diagnosed with autism. Sandra is the executive editor for Key Ministry and Not Alone, and her writing has been featured by FamilyLife Today, DaySpring, Parenting Teens ( aka LifeWay), and (in)courage. Sandra, her husband, and their two boys live outside of Houston. You can connect with her at her website and you can preorder her book at Amazon.

Are you the parent of a special needs child who is struggling with your child’s diagnosis?  Do you need encouragement in your day to day life?  Or maybe you need some perspective on what it is like to have a special needs child and how you can bless another family in this situation.  Today Sandra Peoples shares her story of receiving an autism diagnosis for her son, and what it is like to raise a special needs child.  She shares that even though a special needs diagnosis might be your plan B it is actually God’s plan A for your life and the life of your child. Sandra Peoples, is a leading voice in the disability community as an encourager to special-needs parents. She has been a member of a special-needs family since the day she was born. Her older sister has Down syndrome, and in 2010 her son James was diagnosed with autism. Sandra is the executive editor for Key Ministry and Not Alone, and her writing has been featured by FamilyLife Today, DaySpring, Parenting Teens ( aka LifeWay), and (in)courage. Sandra, her husband, and their two boys live outside of Houston. You can connect with her at her website and you can preorder her book at Amazon.

Are you raising an entitled child? How can you be sure? Listen today as Amber Lia discusses her book Parenting Scripts  and reveals what she believes are the key triggers to raising entitled children. Amber Lia is a former high school English teacher who earned her BA in English Literature from and her Master’s Degree in Leadership and Educational Administration. She is a girly-girl to the core, and finds a lot of humor in the fact that she has a “TESTOSTER-HOME”! Amber and her husband Guy own a production company called Storehouse Media Group,   and have been married eleven years.  They parent 4 boys who they are raising to be knights.

Have you ever known what your child needs you to do to help them learn a lesson but been afraid of following through because you were worried about what other parents, teachers, or friends might think of you? Today Amber Lia discusses her book Parenting Scripts  and she shares with us how being a consistent and effective parent takes some very thick skin. Amber Lia is a former high school English teacher who earned her BA in English Literature from and her Master’s Degree in Leadership and Educational Administration. She is a girly-girl to the core, and finds a lot of humor in the fact that she has a “TESTOSTER-HOME”! Amber and her husband Guy own a production company called Storehouse Media Group,   and have been married eleven years.  They parent 4 boys who they are raising to be knights.

Do you ever strugle to find the best way to confront your children?  Do you ever leave a confrontation wishing you could have said something better or different?  Today Amber Lia discusses her book Parenting Scripts  which gives us a plan on how to confront our children with common issues.  This is a super practical conversation (and book) which you can apply to your parenting journey.  Amber Lia is a former high school English teacher who earned her BA in English Literature from and her Master’s Degree in Leadership and Educational Administration. She is a girly-girl to the core, and finds a lot of humor in the fact that she has a “TESTOSTER-HOME”! Amber and her husband Guy own a production company called Storehouse Media Group,   and have been married eleven years.  They parent 4 boys who they are raising to be knights.

Is your instinct as a parent to step in, or to pray?  Today Teri Lynne Underwood discusses her book Praying for Girls and explains the importance of taking a step back in our parenting and giving the Holy Spirit a chance to work in our children's so they learn to rely on Him rather than on us as they grown and mature. If you are interested in becoming a part time Alive and Well teacher you can check out their website and then email julierupp@parentingtomorrowsleaders for more information. Teri Lynne Underwood leads prayers for girls, a popular online community for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and anyone else who wants to invest in praying for the girls in their lives. A writer, ministry speaker, and Bible study teacher, she is a frequent contributor to parenting blogs and is consistently on the hunt for ways to communicate truth with grace, and if possible, humor.  Teri Lynne and her husband live in northern Alabama with their teenage daughter.

Do you step in with your children more than you should?  Today Teri Lynne Underwood discusses her book Praying for Girls and shares honestly about how we could be crippling our chidlren by stepping in too quickly. If you are interested in becoming a part time Alive and Well teacher you can check out their website and then email julierupp@parentingtomorrowsleaders for more information. Teri Lynne Underwood leads prayers for girls, a popular online community for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and anyone else who wants to invest in praying for the girls in their lives. A writer, ministry speaker, and Bible study teacher, she is a frequent contributor to parenting blogs and is consistently on the hunt for ways to communicate truth with grace, and if possible, humor.  Teri Lynne and her husband live in northern Alabama with their teenage daughter.

Do you ever wonder why teens today have so much anxiety and if there is anything we as parents can do about it?  Today Teri Lynne Underwood discusses her book Praying for Girls and how we can help our children point to Jesus when they are struggling with anxiety.  She also gives practical tips on how to minimize the amount of anxiety they have in their life. If you are interested in becoming a part time Alive and Well teacher you can check out their website and then email julierupp@parentingtomorrowsleaders for more information. Teri Lynne Underwood leads prayers for girls, a popular online community for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and anyone else who wants to invest in praying for the girls in their lives. A writer, ministry speaker, and Bible study teacher, she is a frequent contributor to parenting blogs and is consistently on the hunt for ways to communicate truth with grace, and if possible, humor.  Teri Lynne and her husband live in northern Alabama with their teenage daughter.

Do you feel like memorizing scripture is something your children's pastor should do with your children but it is not really your responsibility?  Listen today as Jody Saunders explains how we can mold our child's heart and worldview using God's word.  Jody also shares many practical ways to make memorizing scripture a fun activity in your home.  Be sure to check out some of Jody's FREE RESOURCES as well as her YouTube Channel that your kids will love! If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe, review, and share the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.

Do you ever struggle finding the motivation to help your children memorize Scripture?  Listen today as Jody Saunders explains the importance of hiding God's word in the hearts of our children, and the lasting impact she believes this can make.  Jody also shares many practical ways to make memorizing scripture a fun activity in your home.  Be sure to check out some of Jody's FREE RESOURCES as well. If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe, review, and share the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.