The Parent Podcast: Recent Episodes

TC3 Church

Join TC3 Church Pastor Andy Brown and his two Co-Hosts Emily Dreisbach and April Okerson as they talk to provide you, the parent, with wisdom, guidance, and encouragement as they walk alongside of you during this mysterious and challenging journey called parenting.

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Join us for the last episode of season 2 as our hosts Pastor Andy Brown, Emily Dreisbach, and April Okerson with special guests Matt Okerson and Mitch Dreisbach talk about finances. Be sure to Subscribe, Like, and Leave a Review!

Thank you so much for your support this season and we can't wait for season 3!!!

LINKS:

www.axis.org

www.ramseysolutions.com

Email Us: tc3parent@tc3.church

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Join us this week as our hosts Pastor Andy Brown, Emily Dreisbach, and April Okerson discuss how to help your children set and achieve goals. This is an episode you do not want to miss. Be sure to Subscribe, Like, and Leave a Review.

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Happy Thanksgiving!! Join us this week as our hosts Pastor Andy Brown, April Okerson, and Emily Dreisbach talk about all about being a parent during the holiday season This is an episode you do not want to miss. Be sure to Subscribe, Like, and Leave a Review.

Resources: https://www.axis.org

Email Us: tc3parent@tc3.church

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Join us this week as our hosts Pastor Andy Brown, April Okerson, and special guest Pastor Carl Hayes discuss how to process and handle having a child that struggles with addiction. This is an episode you do not want to miss. Be sure to Subscribe, Like, and Leave a Review.

Resources: https://www.axis.org

Email Us: tc3parent@tc3.church

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Join us this week for a BONUS EPISODE where Pastor Andy Brown and Producer James Gerhart talk about James' life as a missionary kid and pastor's kid. This is an episode you don't want to miss, especially if you are praying and considering a career in ministry or on the mission field!

Links:

https://www.axis.org

Check Out James' Parents Ministry in Zambia

https://www.abwe.org/work/missionaries/james-and-christal-gerhart

Email Us: tc3parent@tc3.church

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Join us this week as our hosts Pastor Andy Brown, Emily Dreisbach, and April Okerson discuss the line between rewarding your children and entitlement. This is an episode you do not want to miss. Be sure to Subscribe, Like, and Leave a Review.

RESOURCES:

www.axis.org

"5 Love Languages of Children" by Gary Chapman can be bought anywhere books are sold. 

EMAIL US: tc3parent@tc3.church

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Join us this week as our hosts Pastor Andy Brown, Emily Dreisbach, and April Okerson discuss how to deal with issues at school. This is an episode you do not want to miss! Be sure to Subscribe, Like, and Leave a Review.

RESOURCES: www.axis.org

EMAIL US: tc3parent@tc3.church

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Join us this week as our hosts Pastor Andy Brown, Emily Dreisbach, and April Okerson discuss how to balance your attention and energy between your spouse, children, and yourself. This is an episode you do not want to miss. Be sure to Subscribe, Like, and Leave a Review!

RESOURCES:

www.axis.org

EMAIL US tc3parent@tc3.church

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Join Pastor Andy Brown and two new hosts Emily Dreisbach and April Okerson as they talk about faith in the home and how to lead your children in a way that makes them connect to the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Be sure to Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share!

Contact Us: tc3parent@tc3.church

Resource: https://axis.org

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Join Pastor Andy Brown and two new hosts Emily Dreisbach and April Okerson as they discuss Puberty and how to talk with and guide your children through it. Be sure to Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share!

Mature topics about puberty will be discussed. Parental Discretion Advised

Contact Us: tc3parent@tc3.church

Resource: https://axis.org

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WE ARE BACK FOR A SECOND SEASON!!

Join Pastor Andy Brown and two new hosts Emily Dreisbach and April Okerson as they discuss Discipline and the role it plays as a parent. Be sure to Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share! 

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Summer is always a great time of relaxation for kids and students. It’s also a great time for parents to lead their children well by serving those around them. On this episode we welcome Coordinator of Volunteer and Activities, Stephanie Taylor from Hibiscus Children’s Center. Stephanie provides us with great tools and resources for serving alongside our children both in the home and outside of it.

Parent Resources:https://hibiscuschildrenscenter.org/

staylor@hcc4kids.org

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Grief is something that we experience at all stages of life, but it can be hard to navigate through. Join Andy and Miles as they talk with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Norman Jaeger about how to navigate through grief with your child.

Parent Resources:http://www.jaegercounseling.com/

http://bit.ly/GriefPodcast

https://www.griefshare.org/

https://www.dougy.org/

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Who does your child, teen, or pre-teen look up to? Who do they want to look like? When they look at themselves in the mirror, do they see themselves as Jesus sees them or are they constantly pointing out their flaws? Join Andy and Miles as they talk about identity and body image with special guest Willow Sanders who is the Director of Student Services with a local non-profit, CareNet.

Parent Resources:

  • https://www.carenetfriends.com/
  • https://app.axis.org/explore/identity-parent-guide
  • https://www.bark.us/
  • https://protectyoungeyes.com/apps/

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Our Kids, Teens and Pre-teens face unprecedented odds in the over sexualized culture that we live in. Our goal throughout this episode is to give you, the parent, some tools and resources to help you and your children overcome those odds. Join Andy, Miles, and Special guest Karissa Bolden - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Executive Director of a local non-profit called, Catch The Wave of Hope.

Parent Resources:

  • https://www.catchthewaveofhope.org/
  • https://app.axis.org/explore/small-talks-human-trafficking
  • https://app.axis.org/blog/823
  • https://protectyoungeyes.com/apps/

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**Join us as we talk with Sergeant Brian Bossio -  Stuart Police Department’s Community Services Supervisor - about digital media and our kids. Click the link below for a really great resource via Axis.org dealing with smart phone usage!

Parent Resources**

  • https://app.axis.org/explore/smartphone-addiction-parent-guide
  • https://www.bark.us/
  • https://protectyoungeyes.com/apps/
  • https://www.covenanteyes.com/

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No matter what your dynamic is, you have a choice of how you are going to lead your family. Join us as we talk with Andy and his wife, Amy Brown about how their different upbringings molded them into the parents they are today.

Parent Resources:

  • https://real-life.tc3.church/
  • https://www.covenanteyes.com/
  • https://protectyoungeyes.com/
  • https://www.bark.us/
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/237562844657723

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Welcome To The Parent Podcast!

This week it is time to for you to get to know your hosts Miles Hunter and Andy Brown.

Contact Us: tc3parents@tc3.church