MOM SQUAD – How Old is Too Young? CELL PHONES w Becky Leach
How old it too young for a cell phone? That’s the question we’re asking today, and we’re joined by Becky Leach, Mom Squad member, and mom to Brady, Charlotte, and Landry, 14, 12, and 8. Becky shares their experiences, guidelines, contracts, rules, and all the things! It’s a lot y’all. As you know, this is a loaded topic and HOT BUTTON, but we talk about it anyway! Cell phones aren’t going anywhere.
The decision to give your child a cell phone is usually a hard one. Why? Because you’re not giving them a landline connected to a wall in the hub of your home. You’re giving them a computer that talks, texts, and does research and they can take it wherever they go. Therein lies the problem and struggle. So, figuring out how cell phones fit into your family is what each family must decide and we as parents need to stay in our lane and make decisions that might not look like our neighbors. (Too much opinion? Oops!)
“We must trust our kids enough to let them fail. Then teach them how to rebound and get it right the next time.”
This was a good, thought-provoking conversation including a discussion about knowing in our gut whether our child is ready for a cell phone. In fact, a hard fast rule on age might not work because one child at 13 is different than another child at 13.
Thank you for joining us, Becky! We appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. xo
Thank you for listening! We appreciate you!
Lisa and Chrissie
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(Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)
Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
MOM SQUAD - Making Friends in a Virtual World w AMY PIERSON
Friends. Whether you are 8 or 58, making friends can be tricky. Especially today when we are living in a false reality world called “social” media. We have more “friends” than ever, but are experiencing depression, loneliness, and isolation more than ever, too.
Amy Pierson, mom to Eva, Isaac, and Benjamin, shares her personal experiences as a new mom in a big city, and how she helps her children navigate friendship.
“Why don’t we invite someone?” These are Amy’s connection words. Going to the park? Invite someone! Going to eat dinner after a game? Invite someone! Taking a class at the gym? Invite someone! We’re all looking for an invitation. A simple invitation connects two people. It’s not hard to do, but why don’t we do it? Fear. We talk about it.
“You have to want friendship more than you fear not having it.”
We also discuss modeling friendship, being proactive and “helping” younger children learn how to be a friend. Thanks Amy! As always, we LOVE having Amy on our show. If you haven’t listened to THE WONDER PODCAST, check it out! Amy has been a frequent guest and friend. She’s full of godly wisdom.
Thank you for listening! We appreciate you!
Lisa and Chrissie
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(Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)
Raising Sinners is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
YOU COME FROM GREATNESS with Sara Chinakwe
We had such a great conversation with Sara Chinakwe talking about her new (and first!) book, You Come from Greatness!
Sara is a wife, mom, teacher, ministry leader and author. Sara loves to encourage women and children to pursue God’s purpose and embrace their God-given identity. This calling led her to write her first book and share stories of men and women whom God has used to impact our world for good.
In You Come from Greatness, Sara has crafted a love letter to Black children that empowers them to know their God-give worth by pointing to those who came before them. The story follows a young boy from the moment of his birth through his childhood, as his father details the history of their ancestry through the impact of a wide range of legacy leaders – including brilliant storytellers like May Angelou and prominent preachers like Desmond Tutu. As the story follows their footsteps of greatness, the child learns that he, too, has the power to change the world by embracing exactly who God wants him to be.
Vibrantly illustrated by Ken Daley, this poignant retelling of Black history is ideal for children ages 3-7 and adults who want to celebrate black culture. After reading You Come from Greatness, young readers of all races and ethnicities will feel encouraged to make the world a brighter, better place.
For more information or to connect with Sara, go to www.sarachinakwe.com
Thank you for listening! We appreciate you!
Lisa and Chrissie
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(Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)
The Mom Squad w Liz Steckel, New Year, New Rhythms
Happy 2023!!! We made it!!!
We’re hitting the ground running into 2023 with a slate of fun, interesting, important episodes for parents of all ages and stages! We hope you’ll join every other week as we share new episodes of RAISING SINNERS. Our prayer, as a team, is that we encourage, share hope and provide community for parents who love Jesus, want to draw closer to Him, and raise kids to follow Him all their lives.
In this episode of THE MOM SQUAD, we’re joined by mom, Liz Steckel. She’s a wife, mom, and co-worker. She wears all the hats and admits she likes to GO. So, waiting, listening, sitting are her struggle. She shared with us 5 “rhythms” her family lives out in order to enable them to reach the goals God has placed on their hearts.
We loved when Liz shared each day she strives to “speak life” over her husband and daughters. With so much negativity and hate in the world, making your home a refuge of truth and life is a goal we can all work towards.
She also shared sage wisdom she received early on in her parenting, “…your children don’t belong to you, they’re entrusted to you.” A. MEN. Our kids are God’s.
We also share practical “goal setting” ideas that worked (or didn’t work ☺) in our families, and how God truly does want us to have a vision.
Again, HAPPY 2023, and as always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you!
Lisa and Chrissie
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(Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)
Christmas, The Story that Never Gets Old
It’s the MOST WONDERFUL time of the year!!! It’s Christmastime! And we’re celebrating hard over here at Raising Sinners!
The story of Jesus’ birth seems to come alive every year at this time as parents, grandparents, friends, and family tell the story from Luke chapter 2. Every time we open God’s word to read the account, it seems like it refreshes itself and becomes anew. That’s the truth of God’s word, isn’t it? It’s always fresh and comes alive. And the Christmas story is no different.
By gathering to tell the story, you’re giving Jesus a seat at your table. You’re inviting Him into your celebration and making much of Him, the Guest of honor. As we tell the story, we’re being faithful to the generations behind us who are depending on us to repeat and repeat the message of Christ’s birth to redeem mankind. Oh, what a story! Oh, what a Savior!
We wish you and yours a blessed Christmas and a VERY Happy 2023!
As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you!
Lisa and Chrissie
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(Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)
Change is Hard with Debbie Stephens
Change is inevitable. But all at one time? New city. New church. New friends. New schools. New home. New dog (hey Moose!)
The Stephens family has experienced lots of change in the couple of years and we wanted to check in with the queen of the household herself, Mrs. Debbie Stephens! Wife, mom, speaker, teacher and funny girl, Debbie shares from her heart how they’ve navigated their new normal.
Debbie is married to Jarrett Stephens, senior pastor of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Northwest Houston, Texas. They have 4 daughters and 2 dogs. (Fun fact: both Jarrett and Debbie have been guests on The Wonder Podcast! )
“Obedience is costly but so worth it.” Debbie Stephens
In obedience, the Stephens family left their life in the Dallas area and embarked on a new journey, but it wasn’t easy.
Teaching our children to be flexible is difficult on many levels because most find their security in routines and consistency. Change is hard. But the Stephens family has done it with grace and come out on the other side shining bright! Listen in to Debbie’s tips on communicating change with your kids and giving space to grieving, new schedules and making choices.
As always, thanks for listening! We appreciate you!
Lisa and Chrissie
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(Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)
Uncommon Love with Mary Comm
Mary Comm is a seasoned and experienced ministry leader, author, and speaker. She brings her 25+ years of Christian ministry experience to parents and family members facing the difficult and despairing issues concerning their LGBTQ loved ones. She offers HOPE in the context of Biblical truth and personal experience, wrapped in compassion, peppered with humor, and packed with the powerful and trustworthy promises of our Great and Mighty God.
Mary is the mom of an adult daughter who identifies as lesbian, having walked this path in relationship with her since 2016. She lives out with her daughter what she teaches other parents: compassionate understanding for the struggles without compromising her own faith and values – all within a context of mutual love and respect. She puts it this way: “Our job is to love our kids like Jesus – to be the parents He has called us to be and the parents our kids need us to be. We leave the results in His hands.”
Mary is an ICF Certified Professional Life Coach and lifelong student of God’s word. She is the author of Uncommon Love: God’s Heart for Christian Parents of Gay kids (Morgan James Faith, 2019), the first Bible study of its kind. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology as well as a Biblical Studies Certificate from Colorado Christian University.
Connect with Mary at www.uncommonlove.online
Instagram @marycomm
As always, thanks for listening! We’re honored you’ve joined us.
Lisa and Chrissie
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“Raising Sinners” available on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com
(Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)
Godly Dating 101 w Safa and Tovares Grey
How to be a good Christian spouse: the answers are all over the Bible. But dating? And, especially dating as a Christian in an overtly sexual world? The Bible isn’t as clear about this topic…or is it? Is there a way to date and bring glory to God? How does a Christian date in an overtly sexual world? Many voices are eager to chime into this conversation, and it often feels downright overwhelming with no clear-cut answers – until now.
With more than three million followers across their online ministry Godly Dating 101’s social media accounts, top podcast hosts (3.5 million downloads) and husband-&-wife team Tovares and Safa Grey are leaders in today’s Christian dating culture. Their highly anticipated new book Godly Dating 101: Discover the Truth About Relationships In a World that Constantly Lies (Thomas Nelson), is a much-needed practical guide for young Christians dating today. With extreme candidness, humor, and empathy, Tovares and Safa share personal examples from their own dating experiences to address areas that affect future marriages, ultimately guiding readers in how to develop godly, authentic, and healthy dating relationships before marriage.
Tovares and Safa Grey are believers, husband and wife, and parents to two.
Connect with them:
@safagrey
@tovaresgrey
Learn more about their new book at www.godlydating101book.com
PRAISE HIM! with Lauren Chandler
Chatting with Lauren Chandler was truly like catching up with an old friend. She is DE-LIGHTFUL!!! Lauren is an avid writer, a worship leader at her home church, The Village Church, in Flower Mound, Texas where she and her husband, Matt, have served for almost 20 years, and mom to her 3 children. Lauren is also a Bird Lady! That’s right! She watches birds, feeds birds, and even has an app on her phone telling her what kind of bird is perched on her windowsill at any given moment…she’s legit! We just love her!
And she has a sincere and pure heart for worship. When her kids were younger, she wrote a song to help them in the highs and lows of life. That song, became PRAISE HIM!, her new children’s book out NOW. Lauren’s lyrical lines are accompanied by whimsical illustrations and encourage children that no matter day or night, wherever they go, they can praise God continually.
From page to page, readers will follow a child through her day as she goes from sunny morning to stormy afternoon and then a shadowy night. Parents can utilize this book as a great resource to remind their children that God is always there with us, even when days are hard, and that only simple words are needed to praise Him.
Go to LaurenChandler.com to read more about Lauren, and her newest book, PRAISEHIM! It’s available everywhere books are sold.
Connect with Lauren on Instagram @laurenchandler
We hope you enjoy our conversation with Lauren. She’s the real deal. Her heart for Christ and worship encouraged our hearts in many ways. As always, thanks for listening! We are thankful for you!
Lisa and Chrissie
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“Raising Sinners” available on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com
(Lisa Clark and Chrissie Dunham host Raising Sinners, a podcast launched September 2021 on Christian Parenting’s Podcast Network. Lisa is the author of the book, “Raising Sinners” and she and Chrissie co-host The Wonder Podcast, as well. Check it out!)