Podcast: FAMILY

#85 Should I have a vasectomy? And other family questions

Is using punishments on children a form of coercion? What do you think about contraceptives? What children’s resources would you recommend?
Resources mentioned in the show:Youth & Childrens Work https://www.youthandchildrens.work/  Sally Lloyd-Jones: htt…

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RAR #188: My kids aren’t picking good books at the library. What do I do?

If you take your kids to the library and they consistently choose books you aren’t excited about them reading… what can you do? That’s the question I’m answering in today’s short episode of the Read-Aloud Revival.

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RAR #187: How to find books that engage both an 8- and a 4-year-old

How can we find books that engage both an 8- and a 4-year-old? That’s the question I’m answering in today’s short episode of the Read-Aloud Revival. You’ll hear… why we shouldn’t leave picture books behind a tip for keeping kids engaged with longer boo…

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RAR #186: Should my kids’ reading correlate with their history studies?

Should my kids’ reading correlate with their history studies? Many of make it a point to make sure our reading lines up with the time period we’re learning about in history. Is that a good idea? That’s the question I’m answering in today’s short episod…

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Identifying Idolatry with Aaron Erpelding

Jordan Whitmer and Aaron Erpelding discuss how to identify and overcome idolatry in life.

Aaron is a Gen Z leader from Minnesota! He can be found at @thebrotherofmosess on TikTok and @thebrotherofmoses on Instagram.

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The Four Most Important Choices You Can Make as a Parent

Based on her book “Love-Centered Parenting,” Crystal Paine discusses four important principles for parenting well. Listen in to discover what it means to ‘lean in and love,’ ‘listen well,’ ‘lead with humility,’ and ‘let go.’ Get Crystal’s book “Love-Centered Parenting” for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-28?refcd=1146706 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/the-four-most-important-choices-you-can-make-as-a-parent/#featured-resource-cta If you’ve listened…

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Sharing the Load With Your Spouse

Dr. Greg Smalley and his wife, Erin, describe how a husband and wife can strengthen their marriage by applying the Biblical principle of ‘bearing one another’s burdens’ – ranging from sharing household responsibilities to supporting each other emotionally and spiritually. Get the Smalleys’ book “Reconnected” for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-27?refcd=1146705 Get more episode…

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Teaching Children to Celebrate Racial and Cultural Diversity

Trillia Newbell and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss the value of our celebrating racial and cultural diversity as an expression of God’s calling upon us to share His message of love and reconciliation through Christ to people of every nation, tribe, and language, and offer parents practical guidance for celebrating as a family. Get Trillia’s book…

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223. Learning to Say No, So Your Yes Matters

One of the biggest challenges we face, as parents, is learning what to say yes to and what to say no to as a family. Whether it’s serving in church, putting your kids in sports, hosting friends at your home,

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Discovering Your New Identity as a Stay-at-Home Mom

Author Jen Babakhan offers encouragement to stay-at-home moms and women who are considering leaving the workplace to take on this role as she shares lessons she’s learned from her own transition which have shown her why this is one of the best decisions her family has made. Get Jen’s book “Detoured” for your donation of…

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