The most of every moment with Joni Eareckson Tada

Joni Eareckson Tada wrestled with life’s toughest questions after a split-second decision left her quadriplegic as a teenager. Struggling with how God could allow that to happen, she was blessed with ten words that changed her life: God permits what he hates to accomplish what he loves.

Joni’s life is a testament to these words and will inspire you in the hard places in life. She talks candidly about questioning God’s sovereignty, working through depression, and living abundantly through Jesus.

Joni is an absolute breath of fresh air reminding us of Jesus’ love and urging us to make the very most of every moment the Lord gives us. She’s a well-known artist, author, sought-after speaker, and founder of JoniAndFriends.org.

This is a podcast you don’t want to miss!


The pathway to knowing God with Holly Shivers

Do you ever think about the day you’ll take your kids to college and what you want them to really know before they leave home? We do too!

In this episode, author Holly Shivers and her sister, Wendy Hermes, remind us of the importance of teaching our kids how to pray and memorize God’s word.

We all know that with the busyness of everyday life, none of us are looking for something else to add to our to-do lists on a given day. But Holly and Wendy remind us that being intentional in the small things with our kids often pays big dividends in helping them know the Lord in a personal way. And truly knowing the Lord is something we all hope our kids “get” before they leave our homes.

Join us for a practical discussion on teaching our kids how to pray and memorize God’s word!

Today’s podcast references Deuteronomy 11 and Psalm 121.


Love does for kids with Bob Goff: Part 2

Bob Goff has the remarkable gifting of relaying his life adventures in a way that points you back to Jesus and challenges you to live life differently. We talk about the gift we are to those around us when we choose to be “available” to them and truly present. We also talk candidly about seeing people for more than what they can do for us, but seeing them for who they are.

And Bob tells us stories of parades in his neighborhood, not getting accepted to law school, and calling the White House when one of his kids was sick. Bob Goff is energetic, hilarious, challenging, and practical. You won’t want it to end!

Today’s episode references Matthew 13 & Luke 23.


Love does for kids with Bob Goff: Part 1

Bob Goff has the remarkable gifting of relaying his life adventures in a way that points you back to Jesus and challenges you to live life differently. We talk about the gift we are to those around us when we choose to be “available” to them and truly present. We also talk candidly about seeing people for more than what they can do for us, but seeing them for who they are.

And Bob tells us stories of parades in his neighborhood, not getting accepted to law school, and calling the White House when one of his kids was sick. Bob Goff is energetic, hilarious, challenging, and practical. You won’t want it to end!

Today’s episode references Matthew 13 & Luke 23.


Sinners raising sinners with Lisa Clark

How can we love God more than we love our children? How can we let go of our struggle with control, for the benefit of our children and ourselves? Author Lisa Clark joins us to talk about raising children who take responsibility, who listen to God’s voice, and who follow him. Though it can be scary, she shows us how daily putting our kids on the altar is the only way to find freedom from fear and anxiety, and how that plan is so much greater: for God’s glory and our children’s good.

Today's episode references James 5:16, Luke 2:41, Genesis 22:1 & Psalm 145:4.


Miracle in Progress with Chip Waggoner

When Fox 4 News Anchor Chip Waggoner and his wife heard that the baby she was carrying would endure significant challenges from birth, they started on a journey they never anticipated taking. In this episode, Chip and his son, Benjamin, join us to share the blessings they have experienced despite the difficulties Benjamin has endured with his health.

Together, Chip and Benjamin answer tough questions such as: How should a believer respond to devastating medical news in our children’s lives? How should we train our children to respond—with words and actions—to another person who is differently abled? What is God’s purpose in creating life in a child who isn’t “normal”? Powerful answers to these questions will move and inspire you to be joyful always and pray continually.

Today’s podcast references 1 Thessalonians 5:16


Kids and Sports Culture with Mike Singletary and Kirk McJunkin

Baylor Bear and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Singletary joins University of Texas and Pittsburgh Steeler Kirk McJunkin to talk about parenting your kids through sports.
Coach Singletary experienced adversity at a young age, but through it, he believed rich teaching from his mother regarding his identity — teaching that rerouted him and his future. Coach McJunkin reveals how he began playing sports as a search for significance, until the Lord revealed to him that he could not find his self-worth in football. When the Lord changed his approach from being self-centered to being others-centered, his life was altered forever.
Two elite athletes who excelled at the highest levels both point to their faith as the only firm foundation for families as they travel the path of youth sports. Today’s episode features a candid and vulnerable conversation about the difficult task of parenting our children in youth, select, and high school sports. 
 
Today’s podcast references Luke 15:11-32, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, and Colossians 3:21

Not the boss of us with Kay Wyma

The messaging of the world leads us to shame, silence, and isolation. Instead of recognizing our kids’ unique qualities, as parents, sometimes we act like we want our kids to “be great” at everything. But this messaging is “not the boss of us”, as guest author Kay Wyma discusses today.

Kay reminds us of our phenomenal worth and value, and how believing that identity for ourselves helps fuel us to lead our kids to living out their identity. She calls us to stop valuing our children based on performance, and instead call in truth to point them back to their precious worth to God, and to how loved and uniquely gifted they are to Him.

Today’s podcast references Ephesians 2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 43:1, Daniel 3:26, Phil 4:6)


Everything from Parenting to Prioritizing Life with Michael W. Smith

Michael W. Smith joins us to talk about family, loving your spouse well, focusing on what really matters in raising kids, and slowing down by prioritizing what’s important in our lives. You will love hearing about his heart behind creating a new children’s lullaby album. Oh, and we even talked about his friendship with Billy Graham and singing at Reverend Graham’s funeral.