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THIS MONTH’S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God's Word for Your Child to Have Wisdom Should you get your child a device for Christmas? Allow them to have the latest social media apps? Our children are guinea pigs in many ways. They are living a life we never lived, or at least living it in a way we never had access to because of social media and cell phones. Research is just now coming out about the impact of social media and cell phone usage on our children, especially post-pandemic, when our children were most likely on their devices more than any of us were thrilled about.  This episode is the first of a 2-part interview with Chris McKenna, of Protect Young Eyes, about the impact of social media on our children. In it, we tackle questions like: What's the updated research on how social media is affecting our kids? Specifically post-pandemic? What are some general principles for parents who are talking to their kids about social media? How should they approach their kids? What's important for parents to know about their children, and about how social media works? Don't miss this important episode friends. It sets the tone for part two, airing next week, where Chris leads us through a deep dive on the top five social media apps...what they are and how they work.  Tune in now! THIS MONTH’S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God's Word for Your Child to Have Wisdom The Bible tells us that there are basically only two types of people—the foolish and the wise. The Proverbs are filled with wisdom for Christian living, and serve as a guide, helping us know how to make decisions, which paths to take, and how to understand the life God has called us to live as believers. Doesn’t that sound exactly like what you want God to accomplish in your child’s heart? LINKS: Prayer Guide for This Season Download Your Free Cell Phone Checklist Today's Show Notes Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

THIS MONTH’S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God's Word for Your Child to Have Wisdom Should you get your child a device for Christmas? Allow them to have the latest social media apps? Many of you are already thinking about what you're going to get for your kids for Christmas. Maybe you've already made a few purchases, or maybe you're ready to go, but I suspect that somewhere out there are lots of parents who are trying to decide if a cell phone, or device of some kind is the right gift for their child. You're asking questions, like: Are they old enough? Mature enough? Should I open a door to their world that will be almost impossible to shut again? How can I stay on top of the world of social media enough to help safe guard their hearts? I've got you covered. It's going to be a powerful season, friends. I hope you'll take the time to listen to each of the episodes we have planned, and educate yourself on what's happening in the world our children are living in. THIS MONTH’S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God's Word for Your Child to Have Wisdom The Bible tells us that there are basically only two types of people—the foolish and the wise. The Proverbs are filled with wisdom for Christian living, and serve as a guide, helping us know how to make decisions, which paths to take, and how to understand the life God has called us to live as believers. Doesn’t that sound exactly like what you want God to accomplish in your child’s heart? LINKS: Prayer Guide for This Season Download Your Free Cell Phone Checklist Today's Show Notes Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

THIS MONTH’S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God’s Word for Your Blended Family. How does divorce, or the loss of a parent figure impact our kids? There is no doubt that it does. Often, mistakenly, parents leave their children to navigate their feelings alone. Depending on their age, children may not have the ability to absorb or understand everything that's changing in their world...they just know things are not the same. The safe space they once felt is different now. On today's episode, Connie Albers joins us to talk about her experience of going through a divorce as a young child, and some of the feelings and emotions she felt as she watched her parents make decisions that concerned her without explaining them to her, and the impact it had on her childhood. She offers suggestions for making this time of transition as easy as possible on young children so that they have the healthiest experience possible. Don’t miss this episode. Even if you aren’t a blended family, you know one. Take the time to understand them better when you tune in now! Today's show is brought to you by our newest prayer guide, Praying God’s Word for Your Blended Family. Pray for God to work in your children’s hearts to: Trust in the Lord to provide for all their needs. Wait on the Lord to give them His best. Develop strong and lasting relationships Overcome pain and brokenness from their losses. Walk into their future confidently trusting in God's plan. With heartfelt teaching from a blended family and scripture-inspired prayers this digital prayer guide is perfect for the busy mom who needs God to move in the hearts of her family. LINKS: Prayer Guide for This Season Today’s Show Notes Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

THIS MONTH’S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God’s Word for Your Blended Family. Not all blended families are a result of divorce. Sometimes, we find ourselves faced with a different future than we’d planned because of the death of a spouse. Because this kind of loss is completely different from any other topic we’ve covered so far, I thought it deserved an entire episode all to itself. And when I thought about who would be best to lead us in the conversation…someone who would bring such grace to it, being honest, while pointing the finger straight to Jesus, I couldn’t think of anyone better than my friend, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. On today’s episode, Dorina shares the experience of losing her young husband to cancer, and God’s redemption and restoration plan for her and their three girls. It’s a beautiful story. I teared up several times as Dorina share about God’s faithfulness to her family during one of the most stressful times of her life. You won’t want to miss this precious episode, so tune in right now! Dorina is also the author of our newest prayer guide, Praying God’s Word for Your Blended Family. Pray for God to work in your children’s hearts to: Trust in the Lord to provide for all their needs. Wait on the Lord to give them His best. Develop strong and lasting relationships Overcome pain and brokenness from their losses. Walk into their future confidently trusting in God's plan. With heartfelt teaching from a blended family and scripture-inspired prayers this digital prayer guide is perfect for the busy mom who needs God to move in the hearts of her family. LINKS: Prayer Guide for This Season Today’s Show Notes Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

THIS MONTH’S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God’s Word for Your Blended Family. Are you a blended family concerned about helping your "his, mine, and ours" truly feel like family? I'm nothing if not a child of the 90s, so when I think about THE blended family, I think about the Brady Bunch. I know reality is probably very far from that picture, so Vanessa Martindale, of Blended Kingdom Families, is here today to help us understand some of the most common challenges blended families face as they turn strangers into siblings. In today's episode, we're talking about: the emotions our children feel as they are forced to enter into a new family and gain new siblings how parents can be proactive in helping the children of a new marriage feel like family, and... how to turn strangers into siblings. Don’t miss this episode. Even if you aren’t a blended family, you know one. Take the time to understand them better when you tune in now! ********** Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Blended Family, by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. Pray for God to work in your children’s hearts to: Trust in the Lord to provide for all their needs. Wait on the Lord to give them His best. Develop strong and lasting relationships Overcome pain and brokenness from their losses. Walk into their future confidently trusting in God's plan. With heartfelt teaching from a blended family and scripture-inspired prayers this digital prayer guide is perfect for the busy mom who needs God to move in the hearts of her family. LINKS: Prayer Guide for This Season Today’s Show Notes Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us.       Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

THIS MONTH’S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God’s Word for Your Blended Family. If I had to guess, I would say that the hardest part of blending a family together is learning to co-parent. I have a good friend who introduces her kids often as, "his, mine, ours" and while that sounds very sweet, I believe it's probably much harder work than most of us realize. Different parenting styles, sibling relationships, difficulties with ex-spouses...it feels like to could a minefield, and that's why I've invited my friend Rachel G. Scott to talk to us today about growing in your co-parenting. Rachel is a wealth of information, with years of experience fighting for the blended family.  Don’t miss this episode. Even if you aren’t a blended family, you know one. Take the time to understand them better when you tune in now! ********** Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Blended Family, by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. Pray for God to work in your children’s hearts to: Trust in the Lord to provide for all their needs. Wait on the Lord to give them His best. Develop strong and lasting relationships Overcome pain and brokenness from their losses. Walk into their future confidently trusting in God's plan. With heartfelt teaching from a blended family and scripture-inspired prayers this digital prayer guide is perfect for the busy mom who needs God to move in the hearts of her family. LINKS: Prayer Guide for This Season Today’s Show Notes Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

THIS MONTH’S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God’s Word for Your Blended Family. With over 1300 new step families forming in the US every day, it’s safe to say that each of us has the opportunities to minister to and support a blended family. Or maybe you are a blended family, looking for insight and a way to ensure the transition goes as smoothly as possible. You’re in the right place. On today’s episode, I’ve invited Ron Deal, founder of Smart Stepfamilies, to give us a broad spectrum look at the challenges blended families face. We’ll answer questions like:  How the Church sees the blended family in 2023. How to “cook” a step family. What relationships to prioritize when blending a family. And Ron shares specific, heart-felt encouragement for any parent who feels like they’ve failed, and hope for how to move forward with confidence. Don’t miss this important episode. Even if you aren’t a blended family, you know one. Take the time to understand them better when you tune in now! ********** Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Blended Family, by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. Pray for God to work in your children’s hearts to: Trust in the Lord to provide for all their needs. Wait on the Lord to give them His best. Develop strong and lasting relationships Overcome pain and brokenness from their losses. Walk into their future confidently trusting in God's plan. With heartfelt teaching from a blended family and scripture-inspired prayers this digital prayer guide is perfect for the busy mom who needs God to move in the hearts of her family. LINKS: Prayer Guide for This Season Today’s Show Notes Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

1300 new stepfamilies are forming every day. Over 50% of US families are remarried. The average marriage in America lasts only seven years. One out of two marriages ends in divorce. 75% remarry. Can there be any doubt that ministry to blended families is desperately needed. I don't think so, and that's why I've chosen to devote this entire season to supporting the blended family. We have some amazing stories and wisdom to share. On 10/3/23, Ron Deal, of Smart Stepfamilies is joining us to give an overview of what the blended family is, and name some of the challenges they face. On 10/10/23, Rachel G. Scott will lead us in a conversation about growing in your co-parenting. Vanessa Martindale will join us on 10/17/23 to talk about the strain on our children as they blend together with new sisters and brothers. How to turn strangers into siblings is going to be so practical and helpful for blended families. Remarriage doesn't always come after a divorce, so Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young will join us on 10/24/23 to talk about trusting God with your family after the loss of a spouse. And finally, Connie Albers will help us wrap up the month by talking about understanding the unique challenges children face when their parents remarry. Mark your calendars now for this important season! *********** Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Blended Family, by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. Pray for God to work in your children’s hearts to: Trust in the Lord to provide for all their needs. Wait on the Lord to give them His best. Develop strong and lasting relationships Overcome pain and brokenness from their losses. Walk into their future confidently trusting in God's plan. With heartfelt teaching from a blended family and scripture-inspired prayers this digital prayer guide is perfect for the busy mom who needs God to move in the hearts of her family.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

THIS MONTH'S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God's Word for Your Child's Anxiety We've spent the last entire month trying to understand anxiety so that we can support our children, and I don't know about you, but I've found it a bit overwhelming. The stats are staggering, and I sometimes wonder why God made me a mom in this season, when the stakes feel so high.   Can you relate?    The good news is that God is in control. Today, author Lauren Gaines, of Inspired Motherhood, is joining us with a reminder that God gave us our children to raise for such a time as this. It's a much-needed perspective shift as we wrap up this important season, and I hope you'll tune in! *********** Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Child's Anxiety, by Becky Keife. Pray for God to work in your children’s hearts to: Learn to recognize anxiety for what it is... Keep their eyes on Jesus... Find sure footing that withstands the storm... Know who they are in Christ... Let go of the need to control... And gain compassion, understanding, and the ability to find peace for your own heart. With biblical teaching on anxiety, and scripture-inspired prayers this digital prayer guide is perfect for the busy mom who needs God to move in the hearts of her kids. LINKS:  THIS MONTH'S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God's Word for Your Child's Anxiety Counseling Referral Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

THIS MONTH'S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God's Word for Your Child's Anxiety What are some practical ways moms can serve their children who are struggling with anxiety? What should they NOT do? How can we understand our children's anxiety when we might not experience it ourselves, and how can that knowledge motivate us to support them better?  Becky Keife is a beloved speaker and is the Community Manager for DaySpring’s (in)courage, a widely followed online community where authentic women link arms to build community, celebrate diversity, and live courageously for Jesus. She talks openly about finding God in the midst of her own battle with anxiety, and I know you're going to love our conversation today. In this episode, Becky helps us understand what our children are thinking and experiencing when they are dealing with anxiety, and how that knowledge can help us as parents be filled with compassion and know better how to help them. You won't want to miss this episode! *********** Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Child's Anxiety, by Becky Keife. Pray for God to work in your children’s hearts to: Learn to recognize anxiety for what it is... Keep their eyes on Jesus... Find sure footing that withstands the storm... Know who they are in Christ... Let go of the need to control... And gain compassion, understanding, and the ability to find peace for your own heart. With biblical teaching on anxiety, and scripture-inspired prayers this digital prayer guide is perfect for the busy mom who needs God to move in the hearts of her kids. LINKS:  THIS MONTH'S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God's Word for Your Child's Anxiety Counseling Referral Show Notes Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.