Conversations about parenting in the middle of God's story. We hope to walk alongside you as you experience all of the joys, hurts, clarity, and confusion of raising kids to love and follow Jesus.
In this episode, we continue the conversation with Stephen Ivey. We discuss the history of racism in the US and how we can begin to teach our kids about that history. We also explore the importance of the black church and the role the church has played in communities. Resources Mentioned: // "The Color of Compromise" by Jemar Tisby // Dr. Anthony Bradley // "Reading While Black" by Esau McCaulley // "A Chair for My Mother" by Vera B. Williams // "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis
In this episode, we talk with Stephen Ivey who is the Pastor for Children and Youth at the Historic St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville. We discuss race and racism and how, as parents, we can work to teach our kids a Biblical view of all people. Resources Mentioned: // "The Gospel in Color" by Curtis A. Woods and Jarvis J Williams // "A Parent's Guide to Racism in the United States" at Axis.org // Healing Conversations NWA @healingconversationsnwa on Facebook //
In this episode, we talk with Caroline Turner and Tad Moore (Student Ministry staff at Fellowship Fayetteville) about talking with your 9th-12th graders about sexuality. They interact with students and leaders on a regular basis, and they share with us their observations about the struggles our students are facing. As they share their experiences, they encourage us to dive into these conversations even though it may feel awkward. Your students want to hear from you above anyone else, even if they say otherwise. Resources Mentioned: // "Rethinking Sexuality" by Dr. Juli Slattery // "Sex and the Single Girl" by Dr. Juli Slattery // Java with Juli Podcast (Episode: Parenting without shame) // Axis.org // FightTheNewDrug.org // TheFreedomFight.org // "Gay Girl, Good God" by Jackie Hill-Perry // 7 Myths About Singleness by Sam Alberry ////Reach out at fayettekids@fellowshipnwa.org
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Karissa Ragland about discussing sexuality with your kids. We move to the Middle School/Jr. High age group. Karissa encourages us that the greatest protection we can give our kids is the freedom to talk to us. She helps us see how we can walk our kids through puberty as they experience so many changes. Resources Mentioned: //Parentcue.org - Sexual Integrity Conversation Guides // FocusontheFamily.com // FamilyLife.com // Bark App (bark.us) // Axis.org Reach out at fayettekids@fellowshipnwa.org
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Karissa Ragland about discussing sexuality with your kids. We move to the elementary age group. Karissa encourages us that the greatest protection we can give our kids is the freedom to talk to us. Resources Mentioned: God's Design for Sex Series by Stan & Brenna Jones & Carolyn Nystrom Empowered to Connect Podcast - Episode Title: Talking with your kids about sex Java w/Juli Podcast Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen Jenson & Debbie Fox Reach out at fayettekids@fellowshipnwa.org
In this episode, we begin a conversation with Karissa Ragland about how we can talk with our kids from birth thru 4 years old about sex and sexuality. She gives us some things to think through as we consider how we can build a foundation of trust and openness with our kids. Resources Mentioned & A Couple More: God's Design for Sex Series by Stan & Brenna Jones & Carolyn Nystrom God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies by Justin & Lindsey Holcomb Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. by Kristen Jenson & Debbie Fox God Made Boys & Girls: Helping Children Understand the Gift of Gender by Marty Machowski Why Boys and Girls are Different: For Boys Ages 3-5 by Carol Greene Reach out at fayettekids@fellowshipnwa.org
In this episode, we explain where the name Post-Eden Parenting comes from. We also discuss what it means to deal with our own sexual brokenness as we talk with our kids about sexuality. Resources Mentioned: Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer Dan Allender, Author The Allender Center Podcast Rethinking Sexuality: God's Design & Why It Matters by Dr. Juli Slattery Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love Are You Making by Dr. Juli Slattery Java w/Juli Podcast Reach out at fayettekids@fellowshipnwa.org
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