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Friend of Trace – Paul CoughlinPaul Coughlin is an expert witness regarding bullying and the law, and the founder and president of the anti-bullying program The Protectors. He has appeared in many media outlets. Paul is a best-selling author of eight books, including the freedom-from-bullying parent and teacher resource Raising Bully-Proof Kids, as well as a former newspaper editor. He works with numerous professional organizations to diminish bullying. His anti-bullying curriculum is used throughout North America as well as in South Africa, Uganda, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil among other countries.
Paul is a boys varsity soccer coach, where he was voted Coach of the Year twice. Paul has previously served as a member of the Board of Trustees for St. Mary’s School in Medford, Oregon.
He is also a popular men’s conference speaker who has inspired thousands across North America as well as in Wales and England.
Freeing Us from BullyingTrace Embry and Michelle Hill talk with friend Paul Coughlin. They discuss the issue of bullying with a focus on how parents can help their children navigate this problem. They share the importance of recognizing that anyone can be a bully, including one’s own child, and the need for a plan of action if this is the case. The role of the internet is also highlighted and how it exacerbates bullying as it allows for constant harassment.
Paul Coughlin, author of the book “Freeing Us from Bullying,” emphasizes the importance of teaching children to stand up against bullying, and the dangers of allowing them to become victims. He also differentiates between teasing and bullying, and explains why some people become bullies. The discussion also touches on the misinterpretation of biblical teachings, such as “turning the other cheek,” in the context of bullying.
Episode Highlights:
- Have you ever considered if your child was the bully?
- Is bullying worse now than it was 20 years ago?
- Determine the difference between bullying and kids just playing around.
- Does the Bible give examples of bullying and how to deal with it?
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Friend of Trace – Tina Marie GriffinTina Marie Griffin went from baling hay and milking cows on a dairy farm in Wisconsin to working as an actress in Hollywood. She enrolled at California State University – Los Angeles to pursue a film and TV broadcasting degree and start her acting career. Tina is doing a great job as the founder of Counter Culture Mom – Helping Parents Safely Navigate the Pop Culture Chaos!
When she isn’t traveling and speaking, you will find her busy writing radio spots, blogging, cooking, camping, traveling, homeschooling her four munchkins, or having a romantic date night with her best friend and husband Luke. Listen to her podcast The Counter Culture Mom Podcast with Tina Griffin.
How to Raise Godly Kids in an Ungodly CultureTrace Embry, Michelle Hill, and friend Tina Marie Griffin discuss the challenges of raising children in a culture that increasingly contradicts Christian values. Tina Marie is also known as the Counter Culture Mom, who shares her insights on how to raise godly kids in an ungodly culture.
Tina Marie, having worked in Hollywood, uses her knowledge of the entertainment industry to inform parents about the negative influences it can have on children. She emphasizes the importance of parents being in the Word of God daily and instilling it in their children. Griffin also discusses the negative impact of mainstream media and encourages parents to seek out positive entertainment alternatives.
She recommends her Counter Culture Mom app as a resource for parents, which provides pop culture updates, resource links, and solution-driven content.
Episode Highlights:
- Is it possible to raise kids counter culturally in today’s ungodly culture?
- What is the most damaging thing happening today to our kids that parents need to be aware of?
- Do parents not take it seriously enough the effects that music, movies and the internet have on our kids?
- What do public schools, history books and communism have in common?
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Friend of Trace – Michael FarrisMichael P. Farris is a lawyer and founder of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College. He is the former President & CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom, which he served from 2017 until 2022. Michael is also an author. He’s written several titles on homeschooling and parenting.
Bring up a Child the Way He Should GoTrace Embry, Michelle Hill and guest attorney, Michael Farris from Alliance Defending Freedom discuss the importance of standing up for family’s religious convictions and liberties. Michael claims that the government is overstepping its boundaries and imposing its power on parents, particularly in the realm of education.
He believes that parents should have the right to direct the upbringing of their children, especially in terms of their moral and religious beliefs. He also discusses the issue of critical race theory and critical gender theory in public schools, arguing that these theories are promoting a form of systemic racism and undermining parental rights.
Michael Farris encourages parents to consider alternatives to public schooling and to fight back against these issues through litigation.
Episode Highlights:
- Why Christian parents need to know about Alliance Defending Freedom.
- What is the most pressing issue regarding parental rights?
- Michael Farris’ take on systemic racism and the public school system.
- Is your religious freedom at risk?
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Friend of Trace – Richard Cohen, M.A.Richard Cohen, M.A. is the founder and executive director of Positive Approaches To Healthy Sexuality, or PATH, a psychotherapist, educator, and author. He travels the world teaching on such issues as healthy sexuality, marital relations, communication skills, parenting skills, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
He has authored seven books, and also does consultations and speaking engagements at colleges and conferences.
Healthy Touch & Emotional ConnectionTrace Embry, Michelle Hill, together with guest Richard Cohen, M.A. discuss the changing dynamics of the parent-child relationship in our American culture. They argue that children today have more influence and authority in their homes than previous generations, which some view as progress, while others see it as potentially harmful.
Richard Cohen, M.A. shares about his book “Healing Humanity: Love, Time, Touch, and Talk.” He emphasizes the importance of healthy touch in parenting, arguing that many people in Western culture are oversexed because they are undernourished in terms of healthy, non-sexual touch.
He suggests that parents should introduce healthy touch incrementally and always inform their children before implementing a new parenting skill. Cohen also discusses the importance of parents modeling healthy touch and emotional connection in their own relationships.
Episode Highlights:
- Have we helped our kids survive the American Culture norms?
- Learn what healthy touch is within the family, community, church and the culture?
- Is it possible to have a deep need and desire for appropriate touch by others without realizing it, particularly by one’s parent?
- How to attach and show affection to your child in a healthy way?
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Friend of Trace – John RosemondJohn Rosemond earned his masters in psychology in 1971 from Western Illinois University, and is licensed in North Carolina. During his career he has directed several mental health programs for children, and has help numerous families and children every since.
John devotes his time to speaking and writing now. John is syndicated in well over 225 newspapers nationwide. He has written over eighteen best-selling parenting books, and travels to speak all over the country sharing his parenting experience and humor with so many others.
He lives in North Carolina with his wife Wilma, a.k.a. “Willy.” They have been married over 50 years. He is also the founder of ParentGuru, where he helps parents to raise responsible adults.
Prepare Your Kids for the WorldTrace Embry, Michelle Hill, together with John Rosemond, author of The Bible Parenting Code, share about the importance of traditional parenting methods and the dangers of modern psychology’s influence on parenting.
John Rosemond argues that parents should not strive to be in a relationship with their children, but rather should focus on disciplining and preparing them for the world. He also discusses the importance of parents being on the same page and putting their marriage first.
John Rosemond suggests that parents should not compromise their standards to secure a relationship with their children. He advises parents of adult children who have cut off communication with each other to pray about it rather than pursue it.
Episode Highlights:
- What’s John’s advice to parents with adult children?
- Do parents need to change the way they are doing parenting?
- What is the importance of parents being on the same page in their parenting style?
- What does Scripture say about parenting?
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Friend of Trace – Dr. Nicholas KardarasDr. Kardaras is an Ivy-League educated psychologist, a well known speaker and addiction expert. He is also the CEO and Chief Clinical Officer of Maui Recovery in Hawaii and Omega Recovery in Austin, Texas. Dr. Kardaras is the author of the book titled “Glow Kids.” Please visit his bio page to learn more about his amazing accomplishments.
Keep Your Kids from Glowing in the Digital AgeTrace Embry, Michelle Hill, and Dr. Nicholas Kardaras speak about the dangers of excessive screen time for children and its impact on their emotional, social, physical, and spiritual health. They highlight the importance of face-to-face interaction and the role of parents in setting examples for their children.
They also discuss the influence of digital technology on the mental health of young people, particularly the addictive nature of devices and the impact of social media influencers. They suggest that the excessive information and lack of critical thinking skills can lead to mental health issues, self-destructive behaviors, and even suicide.
They advocate for delayed access to devices, regulation of screen time, and avoidance of social media and gaming to protect children from the harmful effects of digital technology.
Episode Highlights:
- How has technology affected how we parent our kids?
- Learn the influence of digital technology on the hearts and minds of human beings, particularly kids.
- What is impulsivity & who has it?
- Younger females contracting Tourette syndrome.
- What percent of mass shootings are linked to mental illness?
- Culprits of Digital Addiction?
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Friend of Trace – Gary Chapman, Ph.D.Gary Chapman, Ph.D. is an author, speaker, and counselor who has a passion for people to help them form lasting relationships. He is a well-known marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars. The 5 Love Languages® is one of Dr. Chapman’s most popular titles with millions of copies sold and on the New York Times bestsellers list since 2007. Find all of Dr. Chapman’s resources at his Store.
Dr. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life family counseling since the beginning of his ministry years, and his nationally-syndicated radio programs air nationally on Moody Radio Network and over 400 affiliate stations. His Podcasts are Building Relationships & A Love Language Minute.
Dr. Chapman holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in anthropology from Wheaton College and Wake Forest University, respectively. He received his Ph.D. degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has taken postgraduate work at the University of North Carolina and Duke University.
Dr. Chapman and his wife, Karolyn, have been married for more than 45 years, reside in North Carolina and have two grown children.
How to Help Your Child Feel Loved Trace Embry, Michelle Hill and our friend Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages of Children, discuss how parents can foster emotional wellbeing in their children by understanding their love languages. He explains that each child has a primary love language, which could be physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, or quality time.
Parents can identify their child’s love language by observing their behavior, listening to their complaints, and noting their requests. Dr. Chapman emphasizes that while all love languages are important, speaking the child’s primary love language is crucial for them to feel loved. He also suggests that discipline should be wrapped in the child’s love language to ensure fairness and understanding.
Dr. Chapman shares a sad story of a young man who never really knew his father. This was shared with Dr. Chapman by the young man at his father’s graveside service. Therefore leaving Dr. Chapman sad knowing it was now too late for that father to know his child’s love language.
Episode Highlights:
- Can you name the 5 Love Languages?
- Ask yourself, “Do your children feel loved?”
- How to identify your child’s love language.
- When is it NOT a good time to offer advice to your child?
- Why is it so important to spend time with your children?
- What are Primary and Secondary love languages?
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Friend of Trace – John RosemondJohn Rosemond has worked with families, children, and parents since 1971 in the field of psychology. In 1971 he earned his masters in psychology from Western Illinois University, and is licensed in North Carolina. During his career he has directed several mental health programs for children.
For the last 30 years or so, John devotes his time to speaking and writing. John is syndicated in well over 225 newspapers nationwide. He has written over eighteen best-selling parenting books, and travels to speak all over the country sharing his parenting experience and humor with so many others.
He resides in North Carolina with his wife of over 50 years, Wilma, a.k.a. “Willy.” He is also the founder of ParentGuru, where he helps parents to raise responsible adults.
Help for Parents from the ParentGuru Trace Embry, Michelle Hill, and psychologist John Rosemond discuss John’s latest book, “The Bible Parenting Code: Revealing God’s Perfect Plan for Parenting.” John shares an amusing personal experience of raising his son using modern psychological methods, which resulted in his son being the worst behaved child his teacher had seen in 20 years.
After this revelation, John and his wife Willy decided to raise their children the way they were raised, which led to a significant improvement in their son’s behavior and academic performance.
John Rosemond is a critic of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and refers to it as a book of bogus diagnoses. He emphasizes the importance of relying on God’s perfect parenting plan as outlined in the Bible. He also discusses the congruence between Scripture and recent astrophysical facts as a way to affirm the truthfulness of Scripture.
Episode Highlights:
- Why does John call his wife of 50 years “Willy?”
- Learn how John & Willy dealt with their worst behaved child.
- What does John say about children’s feelings?
- Is modern psychology all it’s cracked up to be?
- John’s contrast of astrophysics and Scripture.
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Friend of Trace – G. Craige LewisG. Craige Lewis has been ministering for over 30 years. He’s been pastoring Adamant Believers Council in North Richland Hills, Texas for over a decade, promoting the message of Christ and fighting against the secularization of God’s church.
Lewis also leads and is the founder of EX Ministries; established to share God’s Truth to the body of Christ and others, and to expose the deception of the enemy. He is often called on to speak about the hip-hop sub-culture, as he authored the “The Truth Behind Hip Hop” series.
Musical is SpiritualTrace Embry, Rich Roszel and G. Craige Lewis discuss the impact of music on children and teenagers. They share that the music young people listen to can shape their identities and influence their behavior! To a higher degree, certain types of music, particularly rock, rap, and hip-hop, can have a negative impact on young people, potentially leading them to engage in harmful behaviors. They all stress the importance of parents being intentional in their parenting and being aware of the music their children are listening to.
G. Craige shares his views on the spiritual nature of music and its effect on human behavior. He argues that music can bypass a person’s moral code and influence them in ways they may not be aware of. He also emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit to discern the spiritual nature of music. Rich expounds on this and shares a personal story about how music touched his soul.
Trace expresses this; “I think we’ve got too many people claiming the name of Christ who want to live like hell and expect heaven for a reward. It just doesn’t work that way.”
Episode Highlights:* Is there an inherent evil found in certain songs or certain kinds of music? * Can certain music profoundly affect our kids behavior negatively? * Why do parents overlook the effects of music? * Is today’s music worse spiritually than in years past? * What are God honoring lyrics? * Learn what Ex Ministries is all about!
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About Brad GriffinOur guest, Brad M. Griffin, is the Senior Director of Content & Research for the Fuller Youth Institute. Brad develops research-based resources for youth ministry leaders & families. Brad is the coauthor of over fifteen books, including Faith Beyond Youth Group, 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager & 3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future, Growing Young, and Sticky Faith. He is also a speaker, writer, and volunteer pastor. Brad and his wife, Missy, live in Southern California with their three teenage and young adult kids.
The Ideal Youth GroupTogether, Michelle Hill, Trace Embry and Brad Griffin discuss the role of youth groups in the church and how they can and should impact a child’s faith.
The ideal church youth group knows how to express and live out the importance of trust, consistency, and communication with its members. They also highlight the need for youth leaders to model Christ-like behavior and promote conversations about faith outside of the youth group.
It is suggested that parents should expect youth leaders to provide information about the content of the group’s discussions and activities. Parents should be given an outline of the youth group discussion topics to facilitate effective discipleship and transparency.
Youth groups shouldn’t try to compete by trying to keep kids entertained. They already get enough of that! There should be an emphasis on the importance of fun in youth groups, but be cautious on relying too heavily on entertainment.
Episode Highlights:* Can parents be a stumbling block for youth leaders trying to disciple youth group participants? * Think about your own child’s youth group. * Can youth groups be harmful to your child’s faith? * What does the ideal youth group look like? * Does effective discipleship always include entertainment?
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About Jordan WhitmerOur guest, Jordan Whitmer, age 25, is the Founder of the evangelism and missions organization reaching Generation Z youth called the HowToLife Movement. He also hosts the podcast called “Gen Z Today.” He is a graduate of Liberty University, with a Bachelor’s in Religion: Biblical and Theological Studies, and is an ordained reverend. Jordan’s heart is that Gen Z find Christ and live and lead boldly for Him.
Gen Z for JesusTogether, Michelle Hill, Trace Embry and Jordan Whitmer discuss discipling to Gen Z.
The Gen Z generation, those aged between 11 and 26, are reportedly leaving the church at a higher rate than previous generations. The reasons for this are complex, but some suggest it may be due to a lack of discipleship and the influence of secular agendas.
However, Jordan Whitmer believes that many Gen Z individuals are open to faith conversations and can be reached through peer-led evangelism events. Learn more how to get involved and see how Jordan is making a difference.
Whitmer’s movement has organized over 155 student-led evangelism events across 29 U.S. states and 11 countries. Despite the challenges, Jordan remains hopeful for the spiritual future of Gen Z!
Episode Highlights:* What is causing Gen Z’s to leave the church? * Learn Jordan’s heart for evangelism to young people. * What is the common makeup of Gen Z? * Are Gen Z’s looking for truth more than other generations? * Is Gen Z giving up on their millennial aged parents?
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About Dr. Frank TurekOur guest, Dr. Frank Turek is an Author and President of Crossexamined.org, a Christian Apologetics ministry helping young people defend the Christian faith. Frank hosts an hour-long TV program each week called “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist.” He hosts a podcast with the same name. He also writes for Townhall.com.
Help Defend the Faith with Christian ApologeticsTogether, Michelle Hill, Trace Embry and Dr. Frank Turk discuss the challenges of raising Christian children in a secularized culture. Dr. Turek emphasizes the importance of Christian apologetics in defending the faith and addressing tough questions sparked by secular standards.
Dr. Turek also highlights the role of the digital age in spreading distorted information and lies about God and His word. He encourages parents to equip themselves with cogent answers to these questions and to guide their children in navigating the digital world.
There is also discussion on the concept of miracles, arguing that the universe itself is a miracle and that natural laws require a lawgiver. Frank shares that the fundamental essence of the story of Christ is sacrifice. People sacrifice themselves to save others, and that’s what all the top movie blockbusters of the past 50 years have heroes that sacrifice. Jesus sacrificed Himself to save His friends. Jesus said ‘There’s no greater love than to lay down your life to save your friends.”
Episode Highlights:* What is it others are stealing from God? * What is Christian Apologetics. * Do Christian parents have to be Theologians to answer their kid’s questions? * What lies are being fed to our kids. * Who is to say what morality is?
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Continued from Last WeekIn this episode of License to Parent, Trace and Michelle continue their discussion on the impact of sexual perversion and the LGBTQ+ movement on society and the church. They mention how the normalization of these issues are causing a moral decline and confusion among young people.
Open and Honest DiscussionThey also discuss the importance of parents having open and honest conversations at a young age with their children about sexuality, and setting clear boundaries. They emphasize the need for parents to guide their children based on biblical principles and to always affirm their love for them, even when they make choices that go against these principles.
Episode Highlights:* What is the lie that people believe today? * What is the difference between harm and hurt? * A good analogy on God’s plan for sex. * Why aren’t we calling out the evil that is happening?
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About Today’s ProgramTrace and Michelle approach the sensitive topic of individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ that is often left undiscussed among families. They recommend and offer this disclosure for today’s program audio: (If you have younger kids in the room, you may want to distract them from our conversation today, or hit the pause button and listen to this when they’re out of the room because this is kind of a delicate subject).
Love and LustTrace attributes the increase of Gen Z members joining the LGBTQ+ community with regard to a combination of factors; including the removal of God from daily life, the conflation of love with lust, and the misuse of freedom. Trace remarks that the LGBTQ+ community is not about love, but about sexual lust without moral restraint.
He also suggests that the acceptance and celebration of sexual perversion in society is leading to a rise in sexually transmitted diseases. Trace and Michelle both agree that we need to return to God’s definition of love and sex within the bounds of traditional marriage. They also discuss the dangers of other sexual behaviors including; narcissism, addiction, delusion, autism, and OCD.
Episode Highlights:* Why does the LGBTQ+ society seem to be increasing? * Can what we do in the privacy of our bedroom hurt others? * A good analogy on God’s plan for sex. * Do the members of Gen Z feel peer pressure to join the LGBTQ+ community?
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Building Strong MarriagesIt has been commonly understood that stronger marriages have always helped to produce healthier and more well-adjusted children. There are many studies on this topic. Today we will talk with Bob Lepine about his most recent book, “Build A Stronger Marriage”.
Discussing Marriage with Bob LepineBob Lepine is best known to radio and podcast listeners as the long-time co-host of Family Life Today. Now you can hear him on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Bob is a pastor and he serves in various other ministries. In his spare time, he writes books. Bob and his wife Mary Ann live in Little Rock, Arkansas. They have five children and 10 grandchildren.
Episode Highlights:* What sense does a strong marriage give to the children? * What fundamental, when addressed, helps secure marriages? * What has happened to marriage in America? * First and foremost- what kind of relationship is marriage? * In what way is marriage emblematic of the godhead?
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Feelings It used to be that when a parent needed advice for parenting they would go to a trusted and seasoned family member like a grandparent, an aunt, or an uncle – even if the child had behavioral problems. And if that didn’t help, then the parent usually went to their pastor or clergy. But […]
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Digital Madness If you haven’t noticed we are living in a time where parents have to raise their kids in a society that itself has become mentally ill. If you have listened in before you may have wondered if we are just being extreme or if our culture really has descended into an emotional, psychological, […]
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Ask TraceIf you could sit down and get some free advice from a 20+ year expert on troubled teens, what would you ask? Here I ask questions on behalf of you, our listening friends. Every once in a while we sit Treace Embry down and ask him questions about parenting difficult teens. As you know Trace is the founder and director of Shepherd’s Hill Academy. Shepherd’s Hill has turned around many young people that are heading in the wrong direction. Trace is skilled in working with teens and knowing what it takes to help your teen thrive. Find answers to questions about bullying, discernment, and more. Email asktrace@licensetoparent.org to ask your tough questions.
Discussing Parenting with Trace EmbryTrace Embry is the Founder and Executive Director of Shepherd’s Hill Academy a Christ-centered, outdoor-focused, year-long, therapeutic boarding academy for troubled youth. Trace and his wife Beth started Shepherd’s Hill Academy in 2001 to bring healing to hurting families. They came to Christ after becoming parents and learned a lot through that process as well as in their leadership roles at Shepherd’s Hill. Trace is also the author of “The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill: An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions” which accounts for the full journey of how Trace and Beth came to where they are now.
Episode Highlights:
- What is the #1 problem parents have today?
- A family is not a democracy. What is it?
- A child will be unhappy even though, what?
- We are fundamentally- what?
- Why is it important for parents to make their kids do things?
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Lockdown As parents have we been teaching our kids about the merits of hard work and the American free market? If so, how do we explain to them why our government appears to be fundamentally straying from the principles that once made our nation the envy of the world? A system that has always rewarded […]
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Rebel Parenting The cultural revolution in the 1960’s changed the face of America. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll led the way to much of what we still see today in rebellion and immorality. After all it’s the youth of that generation that are the grandmas and grandpas of today. Now many parents, the children […]
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Time and Intentionality Proverbs, Chapter 22 says: “train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Parents know that you only have 18 years to guide and train your child in the way he should go. Those 18 years set him on a […]
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How to Stand Quarterbacks have to be intentional in building healthy relationships, leading, and planning success. Being flexible and strong in leadership is key. Sometimes the quarterback must call an audible or a “verbal change of plans.” Sometimes he’s calling an audible because he’s sensing a blitz coming his way. A blitz is an overwhelming […]
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Racism in America There are seemingly simple questions reeling through our teen’s minds. These questions should be obvious and fundamental. Things like “am I a boy?” “am I a girl?” “Does my skin make me inferior?” “Am I a racist and I don’t even realize it?” “Is my country racist?” This is a confusing time […]
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Living Out the Faith Last time on License to Parent we heard from Dave Glander. Dave talked about how people oftentimes confuse condoning and validating with loving someone as Christ. Just because we choose to walk with someone doesn’t mean we are accepting their decisions. “I can love anyone through any circumstance, but that doesn’t […]
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The Devil’s in the Details It’s really no different with our kids. Who they are, how they act, and what they think and do, could be rooted in or at least fueled by the things they see and hear. This includes the music they listen to. Could the be an inherent danger, or even evil, […]
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Peoples is Peoples But is that true? Within a certain culture, we may all be similar in our beliefs about right and wrong and normal. But what happens when you cross cultural lines, or when you move to another culture? People from one culture often find the practices of another to be backward, too morally […]
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There’s a Big Difference Last time on License to Parent: “I think sometimes people confusing walking with somebody with condoning or accepting or validating what they are doing. I can love anyone through any circumstance. But that doesn’t mean that I need to show them that I’m accepting that. I’ve got gay people that I […]
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Answering the Big Questions Sadly, even many churches today are hard-pressed to do so. Many would say that this is the reason that the church is now so marginalized, discriminated against, and openly attacked. But this may actually be more accurately describing churchgoers adhering to a biblical worldview today. As parents, we are going to […]
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True Representation We are the only nation on the face of the earth that has an emancipation proclamation. We are the only nation that fought a war to end slavery. But the facts are not reported. The messages coming out that supposedly represent blacks today are false prophets. Discussing Rescuing American History with Bob Woodson […]
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A Redemptive People I’m talking about obvious and fundamental things like am I a boy or am I really a girl? Am I inferior because of the color of my skin? Could I actually be a racist without realizing it? Is my country systemically racist? For a child, it can be a confusing time. It’s […]
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Standing Strong Well, it’s no doubt that as parents we would do everything we can to stand strong to stop the abuse, to teach our kids to fight back against it, and get as far away from it as possible. Let’s also remember that abuse comes in many forms. There’s sexual abuse, physical abuse, and […]
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Manipulation, Money & Modern Parenting America continues to be a country that sparks not only the curiosity but the desire of those from other nations. Day after day people are trying to get here; whether that be legally or otherwise. If American is such a terrible place to live, then why are we facing a […]
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Navigating Our Culture’s Digital Landscape Can our children navigate the digital landscape free of corruption and addiction? Is there wisdom in giving our children digital technology? What about virtually unfettered access to digital technology by way of the smartphone? How can we know when our kids are safe? Or when they’ve crossed the line? When […]
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Parenting Differently in Today’s Culture You may parent a little bit different than those in your neighborhood, at the grocery store, and even those in your extended family. A genuine commitment to God and His word can get funny looks from your kids’ friends, the parents of those friends, and even other Christian parents. But […]
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Putting Romans 12:2 into Practice By and large, a vast majority of moral views and perspectives of even non-believers in America used to be in line with biblical views. Unfortunately, it’s hard to say that about many Christians today. This similarity in views also applied to parenting. This was specifically seen in what used to […]
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When we think about raising our kids, teaching them civics is not the first thing we often think about. Unless of course, we’re talking about the civics class they may or may not be taking in school. If they are teaching civics in your child’s school, the question we should be asking is “by what […]
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The old saying, “he doesn’t have the sense that God gave a billy goat,” seems to be said more and more here lately. Do you think that common sense is lacking in a culture today? Do you believe that children learn common sense from watching others such as their parents? John Rosemond is an American […]
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Can you imagine in our culture today that so many musical artists do not believe in Christ? Do you see how the media glamorize evil in our world? Do you think they are brainwashing our children with today’s pop culture? Tina Marie Griffin grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin but in her 20’s […]
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