Southland Parenting

In this episode we continue our conversation with Jason Bylery, Southland’s Lead Children’s Pastor, and Scott Ferguson, Southand’s Lead Student Pastor. They help us understand the role that their ministries play in the life of our kids. Whether you attend Southland or not it’s great to hear how the church and parents can work together for the sake of the next generation.

In this episode we talk to Jason Byerly, Southland’s Lead Children’s Pastor, and Scott Ferguson, Southland’s Lead Student Pastor. They help us understand the role that their ministries play in the life of our kids. Whether you attend Southland or not it’s great to hear how the church and parents can work together for the sake of the next generation.

In this episode we complete the second part of a two part interview with Natasha Crain. She’s developed some phenomenal resources for parents. The focus of her book Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side is building lasting faith. This conversation is vital for all parents fighting to keep Christ at the center of their home. If you missed part 1 be sure and check it out!

In this episode we begin the first of a two part interview with Natasha Crain. She’s developed some phenomenal resources for parents. The focus of her book Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side is building lasting faith. This conversation is vital for all parents fighting to keep Christ at the center of their home.

In this episode we talk with one of the giants in the church. Bob Russell is the former Senior Minister at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY. Bob is a wealth of wisdom and he helps us understand the vital role grandparents play in the lives of kids.

In this episode we come clean and share some of our worst moments in parenting. Parenting isn’t easy and there are days we all take short cuts. If you’ve ever wondered if there are other parents that do that too, you’ll enjoy this episode of the Southland Parenting Podcast.

In this episode we set up the season and interview Mark E Moore. Mark is the author of the book Core 52. He is incredibly wise and insightful and brings tons of insight into how to develop the kind of family that thrives as parents engage their faith and lead their kids to do the same.

We get perspective from Deb Nickell and her son Scott about parenting as a single mom. Deb brings us great insights and Scott’s perspective as a son is fantastic. Single parenting is one of THE most difficult things to do. This episode is designed to help and encourage.

In this episode we get to connect with Jon and Allison Weece to learn from them. We tackle some questions together like, “what are things you can only learn from parenting?” And, “How would you encourage parents?”

There are no guarantees with parenting, but over time doing simple and important things intentionally will make a big impact. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was a great family. Join us as we talk about a few small things that can make a big difference.

In this episode we talk with former Major Leaguer, Austin Kearns, about what it’s like to play at the highest level and coach kids in local youth sports. He’ll help us sort out boundaries, expectations, and what’s best for our kids when it comes to sports.

In this episode we will get some great wisdom from John and Lori McIntosh. Imagine your kid's senior year of high school. Now imagine saying “yes” to every request they have to go to parties and hang out with friends. Join us as we talk about, “Parenting with the end in mind.”

In this episode we’ll share our Parenting New Year’s Resolutions. Hope you can join us as we start 2019 off with what God is calling us to in our parenting for the upcoming year.

We talk with a couple navigating the challenges of parenting a special needs child. It’s uniquely taxing, difficult, draining and an amazing blessing!

In this episode we talk with Jennifer Wallace about when to get help and where to find it.

We take a look at self image; discussing puberty in kids and also modesty for adolescents. Interview with Licensed Nurse Practitioner Michelle Sisk.

One of the biggest pressures kids face is figuring out who they are in a demanding world. We’ll chat about how we help them discover that and give them guidance as they go.

We continue our conversation with Professor Veola Vazquez as she explains how kids deal with the emotions God gave them. As importantly she gives us great insight into how we deal with our own crazy emotions as we parent.

In this episode we learn from Professor Veola Vazquez as she explains how kids deal with the emotions God gave them. As importantly she gives us great insight into how we deal with our own crazy emotions as we parent.

In this episode we talk about the absolutely most powerful and practical thing we can do as parents for our kids. It’s fairly obvious but hard to do well.

It can be easy to sacrifice your marriage on the altar of parenting. To learn about how to make our marriages strong in the midst of parenting we talk with Brad Rhoads. He is the founder and leader of Grace Marriage. If you are married and parenting kids, don’t miss this episode!

Seeing our kids struggle with this is really hard and if we’re not careful we can mess up with this issue. Our guest Scott Harvey brings us into the digital age as we discuss how we help our kids deal with bullying.

The days are long, but the years are short so we work out how we do it well. Jason Byerly brings years of Children’s Ministry and parenting experience to help us understand how to parent kids in the elementary age range.

This episode is filled with great wisdom, including why you want your kids to think you’re half crazy. Chris and Sharon Hahn help us gain perspective on parenting teenagers.

In the first episode of season 2 we talk about sex with Scott Nickell. Specifically, how do we talk to our kids about this? This can be scary so we’re here to help.

Often times, moms are the backbones of the family. They are the one who remembers every practice and school event. We are so thankful for our moms!  However, there has only been one perfect parent, and it isn’t our sweet mom! :)  In this podcast, Nate, Michelle, and Rebecca discuss the top five blind spots for moms and offer suggestions on how to navigate through them.

Often times, dads can be a secondary parent in the home in their attempts to balance work, life, and family.  In this podcast, Nate, Michelle, Derrick, and Ked discuss the top five blind spots in being a dad and offer some suggestions on how to navigate through them.

God has created each of us to be unique in our personalities and gifts, but as parents, how do we teach our kids to find their identity and be who God has made them to be?  In this podcast, Nate, Michelle, and Derrick discuss the tensions of letting your kids explore and find their identities while protecting and guiding them in healthy ways.

As parents, we can control the time, preparation, and energy required to have open conversations with our kids, however, what we can’t control is how open and responsive they will be to us.  In this podcast, Nate, Michelle, and Derrick discuss how to meet your kids where they are and have more meaningful conversations with them.

As you think about all the things that take up our time, focus and energy in this fast-paced world, our kids rank high up on the list.   In this podcast, Nate, Michelle, and Derrick discuss that anything that substantially takes our focus off of God could be considered an idol, so is it possible that our kids are an idol in our lives as parents?