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Our passion is to equip Christian adults with relevant, fun, age appropriate, and hope-filled ways to share God‘s word in everyday life with any child in your circle of influence. Together we will explore why it is so important to be intentional about sharing God‘s Word with the next generation of children...in the car, at the dinner table, or on rainy day adventures. They need to hear God‘s word. And we will make sure you CAN tell the children.
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According to a 2023 Bible2School study of parents with children attending public school, 94% feel it’s important that their children express their faith while in school, but only 68% feel that they can do this legally. Matt Sharp, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, aims to equip parents to embolden their kids by discussing 4 ways they can express their faith in public school. As we learn about our kids’ religious rights, we can help their confidence grow so their boldness will inspire others to follow their lead and make a kingdom impact on earth as it is in heaven!
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MATT SHARP serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is the director of the Center for Legislative Advocacy and focuses on state and local legislative matters.
Since joining ADF in 2010, Sharp has authored federal and state legislation, regularly provides testimony and legal analysis on how proposed legislation will impact constitutional freedoms, and advises governors, legislators, and state and national policy organizations on the importance of laws and policies that protect First Amendment rights. He has testified before the United States Congress on the importance of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Sharp has also worked on important cases advancing religious freedom and free speech. He has won cases upholding the rights of students to form religious clubs, invite classmates to church, and even perform a religious song at a school talent show. He authored an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of nearly 9,000 students, parents, and community members asking the Court to uphold students’ right to privacy against government intrusion.
Sharp earned his J.D. in 2006 from the Vanderbilt University School of Law. A member of the bar in Georgia and Tennessee, he is also admitted to practice in several federal courts.
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Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
137. Praying for Your Child's Future Spouse
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Have you ever experienced the power of prayer? We talk a lot about prayer on this podcast, but this episode addresses something new — praying for our child’s future spouse! You’ll hear Kori’s story behind this important topic and 3 ways you can start praying now! What we love the most about this conversation is the intentionality behind the prayers and every bit of wisdom that Kori shares! Since you’re here, I know that intentionality matters to you, too. Praise God we get to pray ahead of our children and bless their marriages, which can impact generations to come!
Are you ready to hear 3 ways you can start praying for your child’s future spouse now? Let’s go!
Resources
Episode #42 - Will Graham
Episode #57 - Jodie Berndt
Romans 10:9 - Confess & Believe
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world
John 14:6 - Jesus is the way, the truth & the life
Psalm 139:5 - hem me in behind & before
Romans 12:2 - don’t be conformed, be transformed
Psalm 91 - 24/7 protection
Proverbs 9:10 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
1 Corinthians 13 - Love is patient, love is kind
Proverbs 31:30 - a woman who fears the Lord
1 John 5:15 - He hears the petitions of our hearts
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
136. Combating 3 Myths Of Evolution
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Dr. Georgia Purdom, Vice President of Educational Content at Answers In Genesis, helps us understand the difference between facts, theories, and ideas and gives us the tools to teach our children how to debunk 3 of the most popular myths of evolution! Georgia says if we want to combat evolution effectively with the truth of God’s Word and science we have to know what the evolutionists are saying, what the arguments are, and what children are being taught.
The world will take every advantage it can to teach children contrary to God’s Word, so it’s our job to be intentionally teaching them truth. You’ll leave this conversation ready to debate like a gospel-believing biologist!
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- GEORGIA PURDOM earned her PhD in molecular genetics from The Ohio State University. After teaching as a college biology professor for 6 years, she joined Answers in Genesis in 2006 where she serves as the Vice President of Educational Content in addition to being a speaker and writer. In her role as VP, she oversees the educational programming offered at both the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter and consults on educational curriculum produced for homeschool and Christian schools. She also directs AiG’s annual women’s conference, Answers for Women, bringing relevant apologetics teaching to women. Dr. Purdom and her husband Chris have been married for 26 years and have a 20 year old daughter Elizabeth.
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Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
135. Comparison Girl for Teens
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Shannon Popkin joins our Co-Host, Lee Nienhuis, in today’s episode focused on the book they co-authored called Comparison Girl for Teens. What a timely message for this generation! Our children, beginning at younger ages than ever before, are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression & loneliness, all of which can be connected to this comparison factor. In the midst of the greatest mental health crises of all time, Shannon & Lee give practical, Christ-centered wisdom & point us to Scripture for a better understanding of how we can live free from comparison.
Ready to hear how you can train your children to navigate comparison well? Let’s go!
SHANNON POPKIN invites you to drink deeply of God’s story, and live like it’s true. Shannon’s books include Control Girl, Comparison Girl, Comparison Girl for Teens (2024), and Shaped by God’s Promises (2024).
Shannon also hosts the Live Like It’s True Bible podcast and has been featured on Revive Our Hearts, FamilyLife Today, The Gospel Coalition, and Proverbs 31. She’s happy to be sharing life with Ken, who connect with Shannon at shannonpopkin.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, or Youtube.
LEE NIENHUIS is an author, speaker, and passionate Bible teacher whose love for the Lord and the Word is contagious. Lee serves as a Communications Specialist, ministry coach, and consultant for many churches and non-profit organizations. With a heart for Inductive Bible Study and missions, she speaks domestically and abroad communicating a dynamic vision for the next generation and biblical literacy. Lee’s books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes and Counter-Cultural Parenting are a clarion call for parents who are looking to raise whole hearted Christ followers in this generation. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family, True Woman, Iron Sharpens Iron, and Proverbs 31 ministries. Lee and her husband, Mike, have four great kids and live in West Michigan. Lee LOVES being a wife and mother, but when she isn’t carting kids, coaching high school cheerleading, or whipping up dinners, she loves hot cups of coffee, deep friendships and laughing till her sides ache.
Resources
Comparison Girl For Teens Book
Shannon’s Website
Lee’s Website
James 3:14-15 - bitter jealousy in your heart is not wisdom from above
Revelation 12:4 - 1/3rd of the stars of heaven cast to the earth
Phil 2:5-7 - Jesus didn’t count equality with God a thing to be grasped
Psalm 139 - fearfully and wonderfully made
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
134. Devotional Time As A Family
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Laurie Christine, mom of 4 boys and podcast host of Redeeming the Chaos, talks to us about the importance of family devotions. The best part is that Laurie brings her own resources to the table to help those of us who may need some fresh ideas! Laurie reminds us that discipleship looks different for each family, and that it is the Lord’s job to produce the fruit from our efforts. You will leave this conversation uplifted and ready to build on your obedience to the Lord’s command in Deuteronomy 6 - to teach your children so that the next generation will know the wondrous deeds of our God.
Ready to dig into a conversation on family devotional time? Let’s go!
LAURIE CHRISTINE is an author, podcast host, certified Biblical Parenting Coach, Bible teacher, wife, and mom of four wild, loud, adventurous boys.
Her podcast, Redeeming the Chaos, invites moms of boys to join her on the wild, wonderful, chaotic adventure of raising courageous boys and connecting them with Christ.
In addition to hosting a podcast, Laurie writes devotions and Bible stories for families. Her passion is to raise strong, courageous warriors for the Kingdom of God, and to help families like yours do the same!
Her most recent book, Rise of the Enemy, is the first in her Dragon Slayer Bible series. The book released on Amazon in November 2023.
Laurie has more than fifteen years of experience teaching the Bible to young children as well as writing Sunday School curriculum for her local church.
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Judges 2:10 - all that generation forgot what the Lord had done for them
Psalm 78:4 - we will tell the children about the Lord and what he’s done
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 - Talk about God’s Word all the time
2 Timothy 1:5 - Timothy’s mom & grandma commended for their faith
1 Peter 5:7 - Cast your anxiety on the Lord
1 Corinthians 3:6 - God grows the seed
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
133. What Is Truth?
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Elizabeth Urbanowicz, Founder & CEO of Foundation Worldview, says that before we can introduce our children to who God is, they have to understand that truth is objective. This is the reason Elizabeth authored the book, “What Is Truth?” with a target audience of preschoolers and their families. In this interview we discuss the importance of truth and how to practically teach it to the kids in our lives no matter what their age. You’ll leave this conversation feeling confident that you CAN train the kids in your lives to be apologetics who stand on the Word of God!
Ready to learn how to teach children to discern truth? Let’s go!
ELIZABETH URBANOWICZ is a follower of Jesus who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Elizabeth spent the first decade of her professional career teaching elementary students at a Christian school. After completing her M.A. in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, Elizabeth started Foundation Worldview, an organization that helps Christian adults equip children to carefully evaluate every idea and understand the truth of the biblical worldview.
Resources
Foundation Worldview Website
Matthew 16:18 - the gates of Hell will not prevail against the Church
Luke 1:37 - Nothing is impossible with God
Foundation Worldview Podcast
What Is Truth? - Book
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Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
132. The 2nd Most Important Hour of Your Day
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
As believers, we all know the first most important hour of our day is time with Jesus! Can you guess what the second most important hour is? It may sound simple, but it’s mealtime with family! Kori & Lee provide some surprising stats on the benefits of eating together around the table, including ones that will induce laughter and others that will inspire you to action! The best news is that the advice given is Biblically based and practical. You’ll leave the conversation with new ideas ready to be practiced at your next meal!
Are you ready to learn some surprising benefits of eating meals together as a family? Let’s go!
LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Lee has a heart for the global church, and has recently joined Live Global, a team who supports, trains and equips believers worldwide.
Lee lives with her handsome, hardworking husband, Mike, at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Training Center in West Michigan. They have four great kids who make her need Jesus. And she says, “That’s a good thing.”
KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.
Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.
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Harvard Study - The Benefit of Family Mealtime
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
131. Intentional Habits for Discipling Your Kids
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Bonni Greiner started her speaking journey 35 years ago where she was asked to talk about her Jewish upbringing in front of a church full of Mennonite women! As her relationship with Christ bloomed, God continued to ignite her passion to encourage and equip young moms. She not only raised 8 of her own children but lovingly feeds into her 14 grandchildren! You’ll be inspired by her words of wisdom as she shares the top habits in her household that were effective, as well as a few parenting changes she would make if she could do it all again!
Ready to glean from Bonni’s years of parenting wisdom? Let’s go!
BONNI GREINER is married to Nevin and is the mother of 8 adult children and 14 grandchildren. She was raised a Jew in the metropolitan Philadelphia area. She fell in love with and married Nevin, who she met in college. After marriage, she moved to his family’s hog farm as a new Christian and wife. Bonni had never tasted pork products and had no knowledge of farm life or Christianity. She quickly became a distinguished motivational speaker for women’s groups and is passionate about helping younger moms enjoy their roles as wives and mothers.
Resources
Hero Tales - A Family Treasury of True Stories
Psalm 37:4 - God gives us the desire of our heart
10 Curses That Block The Blessing by Larry Huch
Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ, it’s no longer I who live
Luke 9:23 - if anyone would come after me he must take up his cross and follow me
Psalm 119:11 - Hide God’s Word in your heart
Dueteronomy 6:4-9 - teach God’s Word diligently to your children
Godly Character Traits - a printable guide for families
Bonni on FB
Bonni's Monthly Newsletter for Mom's
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Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
130. The Importance Of Teaching Elementary Age Kids The Bible
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
How do we protect our kids from the darkness? What if instead we shift the paradigm and work towards preparing them for it? Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family and host of its daily radio broadcast, talks about the importance of teaching our young kids the Bible. He also speaks a powerful word about this current generation as he sees them–having a depth, a want-to, energy and desire! You’ll leave inspired to continue the work you’re doing in the lives of children in your circle of influence, and with a renewed faith that this generation can and will do something powerful for our faithful God!
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JIM DALY is a husband, father, author and broadcaster. He is the president of Focus on the Family and host of its daily radio broadcast which is heard by more than 6 million listeners a week on nearly 2,000 radio stations across the U.S. The show has been honored as Program of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters.
Daly is also the host of a new podcast, ReFOCUS with Jim Daly, in which he interviews respected thinkers and influencers of our day.
Under his leadership, the ministry has reinvigorated its traditional focus on helping couples build strong marriages and raise healthy, resilient kids.
Daly and his wife, Jean, have two sons and live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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- Show Me The Father movie trailer
- Fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-25
- Join the movement: Bring your Bible to school day
- Jim’s Podcast: Refocus w/Jim Daly
- Focus on the Family IG & FB
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Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
129. Teaching Kids To Speak The Truth In Love
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
When kids need to speak the truth in love, what should they do? Kid problems may start small, but eventually they become adult-sized! Filling them with God’s truth daily and teaching them to handle conflict as Scripture instructs is critical if we want to see them grow in spiritual and emotional maturity. In this conversation between Kori & Lee, you’ll learn some practical tips to create an action plan on how to speak the truth in love with the children in your life. They share relatable experiences that will lovingly address conflict while keeping in step with God’s Word. When the world seeks to avoid conflict, we want to take the higher ground and confidently teach our children to boldly walk towards resolution.
Are you ready to hear practical examples of speaking the truth in love? Let’s go!
LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Lee has a heart for the global church, and has recently joined Live Global, a team who supports, trains and equips believers worldwide.
Lee lives with her handsome, hardworking husband, Mike, at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Training Center in West Michigan. They have four great kids who make her need Jesus. And she says, “That’s a good thing.
KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.
Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.
Resources
John 14:6 - Jesus is the way, truth & life
John 3:16 - God loved the world & gave His only son
1 Corinthians 13 - the love chapter
Galatians 5 - The fruit of the Spirit
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