The BeTween Podcast

On this episode, we talk about the tough topic of bullying - from the perspective of being bullied or even finding yourself as the bully! This is such an important topic for tweens to be talking about with their parents!Today's episode features Cindy Bultema, founder of GEMS Girls Club (gemsgc.org)Head to thebetweenpodcast.com for RESOURCES and DISCUSSION QUESTIONS!

Do you manage screens or do screens manage you?

Mistakes are inevitable and we share 4 tips for what to do when you've made a mistake!Head to thebetweenpodcast.com for discussion questions.

Season 2 is kicking off with an interview with Michelle Nietert talking all about feelings!

It's Christmas break! Do you need any ideas for things to do so you can avoid being bored? We've got you covered! Here's 12 ideas for things you could do over break!For more details and links, head to thebetweenpodcast.com!

How do we get to know God better? Rilyn and Jill talk about three practical ways we can get to know God. They touch on everything from worship music to reading the Bible! Head to thebetweenpodcast.com for RESOURCES and DISCUSSION QUESTIONS!

In our sixth episode, we are talking about being a good friend to someone with a physical difference. Our guest, Lisa DeWeert, is back with us! She gives us terms to use and questions to ask. She reminds us that everyone has a very different journey and we need to be mindful of that. Listen for her tips on how to be more comfortable around people with a physical difference!Find Lisa on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa__jane__/Email: deweert.lisa@gmail.comHead to thebetweenpodcast.com for RESOURCES and DISCUSSION QUESTIONS!

In our fifth episode, we are talking about being different. We have a special guest, Lisa DeWeert, who was born with shorter muscles in her arms and she encourages us to celebrate what makes each of us unique. We talk about how her faith impacts her view of her differences and how she's had to have courage to try hard things - like put pizza in and out of the oven. Find Lisa on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa__jane__/Email: deweert.lisa@gmail.comHead to thebetweenpodcast.com for discussion questions!

We are continuing our fantastic interview with Dr. Kathy Koch, author of 8 Great Smarts.In Episode 3 and 4, Dr. Kathy helps us:Recognize and affirm our smartsMotivate tweens to learn and study with all 8 smartsReawaken any "inactive" smartsHelp us to view our misbehavior in a new wayEncourages us to continue growing and learningDr. Kathy Koch loves seeing children flourish and helping parents make it happen—and it's never too late to start. She wants to help our tween listeners to be all that God designed him or her to be.Head to www.thebetweenpodcast.com for discussion questions!FOR PARENTS: Every 8 Great Smarts book includes a FREE access code for the official 8 Great Smarts Quiz located at: www.8greatsmarts.com.Where can you find Dr. Kathy Koch?http://celebratekids.com/Instagram: @CelebrateKidsIncFacebook: @CelebrateKidsIncWhere can you find The Be(Tween) Podcast?Instagram: @thebetweenpodcastFacebook: @be.tweenpodcastYouTube: www.thebetweenpodcast.com/youtube

You are smart, but do you believe it?Hey friends! We're talking about how people are smart today! And we have our very first  guest - Dr. Kathy Koch, the author of the 8 Great Smarts book.In Episode 3 and 4, Dr. Kathy helps us:Recognize and affirm our smartsMotivate tweens to learn and study with all 8 smartsReawaken any "inactive" smartsHelp us to view our misbehavior in a new wayEncourages us to continue growing and learningDr. Kathy Koch loves seeing children flourish and helping parents make it happen—and it's never too late to start. She wants to help our tween listeners to be all that God designed him or her to be.Head to www.thebetweenpodcast.com for discussion questions!FOR PARENTS: Every 8 Great Smarts book includes a FREE access code for the official 8 Great Smarts Quiz located at: www.8greatsmarts.com.Where can you find Dr. Kathy Koch?http://celebratekids.com/Instagram: @CelebrateKidsIncFacebook: @CelebrateKidsIncWhere can you find The Be(Tween) Podcast?Instagram: @thebetweenpodcastFacebook: @be.tweenpodcastYouTube: www.thebetweenpodcast.com/youtube

Today on the podcast we are going to be talking about comparing ourselves. Comparing how we are alike and different helps us to discover how God made us uniquely. It's fun to share our differences when it comes to favorites. It's like searching for valuable treasure that helps us know and celebrate someone else. The question we're exploring today is this: Am I comparing to treasure or measure? Comparison is a human struggle but it's really important for tweens and teens to be aware of because you're trying to figure out who you are in this world and comparing seems like an easy way to do that. The problem is that it's easy but it's wrong. Other people aren't the ones who give us value. Only God does. This is when we're using comparing to measure not treasure. Rilyn and Jill share:We need to look at others and treasure but not measure. We have to start being more grateful of what we have and who we are, maybe even starting a grateful journal. We need to be careful how much we're on social media because it can cause us to compare our insides with other people's outsides. Check out thebetweenpodcast.com for this episode's discussion questions!Where can you find The Be(Tween) Podcast?Instagram: @thebetweenpodcastFacebook: @be.tweenpodcastYouTube: www.thebetweenpodcast.com/youtube

We are so glad you're joining us for our first episode of the Be(Tween) podcast! To kick things off, you'll meet your hosts, Rilyn and her Nana, Jill! In this episode, they talk about making mistakes.They cover:Why it's ok to make mistakesHow mistakes effect the brainThe fact that mistakes don't define usFour things we can do when we make a mistakeCheck out thebetweenpodcast.com for this episode's discussion questions!