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Scripture tells us to love the Lord with all our hearts & disciple our children to walk according to His Word. This podcast will equip you to share Biblical truth in fun and practical ways. Join Meredith each week for a think about it question, the Biblical answer, and a connecting moment. Our goal is to provide you with practical action items to help you share Biblical truth with your kids and their friends!
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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
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.
Resources
Special link for You Can Tell the Children: Laurie's Resources
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
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
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.
Resources
Harvard Study - The Benefit of Family Mealtime
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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
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!
Ready to hear the importance of teaching elementary age kids the Bible? Let’s go!
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.
Resources:
- 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
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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Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
If we want the next generation to be God followers, standing firm on His Word without apology, we need to be intentionally teaching the kids in our lives how to do this. Our guest, Ken Ham, is the founder of Answers in Genesis, which is an apologetics organization founded on the words from 1 Peter 3:15 which tell us to be ready to give an answer for what we believe. You may know Ken from his famous debates with Bill Nye the Science guy, or possibly you’ve visited one of his two parks, the Creation Museum & Ark Encounter. Regardless of whether or not you’ve heard of Ken, you’re in for a treat as he speaks to the difference between teaching children HOW to think instead of WHAT to think, and the importance of starting our thinking from God’s Word, not man’s.
Ready to hear how to build up a next generation of people who will stand firm on a Biblical Worldview? Let’s go!
KEN HAM is the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis and its two popular attractions: the acclaimed Creation Museum and the internationally known Ark Encounter, which features a life-size 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark—sometimes described as the “8th Wonder of the Modern World.” Each year, the two attractions host over 1.5 million guests. A much-in-demand Christian speaker and interview guest, Ham became well known throughout America for his 2014 evolution/creation debate with Bill Nye, TV’s “The Science Guy.” Ham hosts the daily radio program Answers, now on 1,000 stations. He’s also the founder of the award-winning Answers magazine. In 2020, Ham launched Answers TV, an ambitious streaming service. His website of AnswersInGenesis.org has twice won the top award from the National Religious Broadcasters for best website.
A prolific blogger and author of more than 30 books, Ham’s newest releases are Divided Nation (about today’s culture wars) and the devotional commentary Creation to Babel.
Ken and his wife Mally have 5 children and 18 grandchildren and reside in Northern Kentucky.
Resources
Answers In Genesis Website
Creation Museum Website
Ark Encounter Website
1 Peter 3:15 - be ready to give an answer
Deuteronomy 6 - train your children in the way of the Lord
Psalm 78 - teach the next generation
Joshua 4:20-24 - Joshua and the 12 stones
Debate with Bill Nye the Science Guy
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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Forgiveness is a tough conversation, because there are so many layers and levels to this action. Our guest, Donna Nicholson Stief, is familiar with this topic in some of the deepest ways. So as you listen to her wisdom on forgiving what you can’t forget, you can be comforted that she shares from a place of knowing and understanding. She answers the question, “How do we let someone off the hook when the rest of our lives are devastated or we are deeply wounded?” and helps us understand the difference between looking in a mirror and peering through a window. You’ll hear how Donna went from knowing what forgiveness meant by definition, to living it out every day.
Ready to hear how forgiveness is freedom for the forgiver? Let’s go!
DONNA NICHOLSON STIEF joined the LCBC church staff in May of 2019 as the Director of Stewardship. She spent the previous 21 years as Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director in the professional credit industry. Donna serves on the Board of Directors with the Christian Stewardship Network and on Bible2School’s Human Resources Ambassador Team. At LCBC she serves with Next Steps Grief Share. She has been attending LCBC since 1998 and lives in Lititz, Pennsylvania with her husband Roger. They have 3 kids: David (32), Madison (25) and Jack (16) who lives in Heaven now. In her spare time, you’ll find her walking the outdoor trails, visiting Ocean City New Jersey (all year!) and playing with her cats Sunny Bear Elwood and Buddy Southpaw Nicholson Stief.
Resources
Hebrews 4:12 - The Holy Spirit convicts
Romans 5:8 - while we were still sinners
Matthew 6:14-15 - when we don’t forgive others
Luke 22:42-44- Jesus, sweating drops of blood in anguish, begging for another solution
Episode #92: Stewarding Grief Well w/Our Kids I
Episode #93: Stewarding Grief Well w/Our Kids II
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Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
There’s no better time than today to get involved with what’s going on in our children’s lives, especially in the public school setting. Our guest, Kelly Carter, is a recently elected official on her school board and she’s here to tell us how God has strategically fit the puzzle pieces of her life together to prepare her for this great assignment.
Ready to hear the spiritual and practical steps Kelly took to become an elected official on her school board? Let’s go!
KELLY CARTER and her husband, Joe, have been married 23 years and have 8 children. After high school, Kelly attended Messiah University for two years as an Elementary Education Major. She transferred to Rowan University to finish her degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Math and Science.
While attending high school and college, Kelly worked in daycare and as an aide in an elementary classroom.
When she graduated from college, she began working in her hometown as a Kindergarten teacher. She had two children and then moved to Pennsylvania for her husband’s job.
In Pennsylvania, Kelly worked for a local church in several leadership roles within their kidMinistry. Kelly and Joe have also been involved in the foster care system for the last ten years and have adopted five of their eight children through foster care. Kelly is a part-time substitute teacher as she cares for her four year old at home and manages the many appointments, schedules and laundry.
Kelly’s life experiences have uniquely prepared her to step into the role of a School Board director. Having children throughout the district also gives her a ground level perspective to aid in decision making within the Board.
Resources
Matthew 6:34 - do not worry about tomorrow
Turn your eyes upon Jesus - Lauren Daigle
So Will I - 100 Billion X
Gratitude - Brandon Lake
Psalm 34:6 - Seek peace and pursue it
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