Community Students Parent Podcast: Recent Episodes

Alex Wierda

This is a podcast that's devoted to helping students and parents believe in Jesus, belong in community, and become a part of God's story!

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In this episode Alex talks with Pastor Tim Gray about how he and his family make the holiday season special for their family. 

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Daniel Garcia talks through what it looks like to pray with his kids, and inspires us to do the same! 

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Make this Holiday Season the BEST by making it...

  1. Special

  2. Slower

  3. Spiritual

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Kema and Norman Neal share about raising their sons in Christ, as well as some tips to help connect your son to Jesus in a fresh and deeper way! Listen today! 

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In this podcast, Brett and Glenda Krupnick share about raising their daughter, and offer some helpful tips on raising a woman who chases after the heart of God. Give it a listen today! 

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In this episode Alex interviews Marcelo and Beth Fazio on handling busyness as a parent. Throughout the episode you will hear...

  1. Common ways parents fail in handling busyness. 

  2. How we can make the most of little opportunities. 

  3. What parents can do to handle busyness better this week. 

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In this episode Alex speaks with Broward County Principal, Valerie Harris. Throughout the conversation Valerie shares...

-How to help your student stay engaged with online school.

-Creating a safe place for your student to learn at home.

-Encouraging parents to trust, but verify in regards to their student's online work and presence.

-To have fun in this season!

A few resources mentioned in this episode...

Fsassessments.org

https://www.khanacademy.org/

https://youtu.be/DmBSGlXqC4Q

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In this episode Alex discusses...

  1. How we as believers should discuss the tragedy of George Floyd.

  2. Encourages parents search themselves first before communicating with their children.

  3. Shares about these two great articles...

-https://theparentcue.org/four-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-talking-to-your-kids-about-racism/

-https://www.parenttoolkit.com/social-and-emotional-development/advice/social-awareness/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-race-and-racism

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In this episode we discuss personal care as a parent.

A few thoughts on how to take care of yourself...

  1. Time with God.

  2. Thankfulness.

  3. Exercise.

  4. Solitude.

For our daily devotions click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OgvbFRX5_I1mSQtgaf3xz0gUC5JISe1h/edit

For more info on personal care: https://www.sandiegofamily.com/parenting/10-ways-to-practice-self-care-a-guide-for-busy-parents

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In this episode Craig and Stephanie talk about...

  1. How worship is a lifestyle.

  2. Different ways families can worship together.

  3. The importance of character in raising children.

Check out this week's devos: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QzXO79EpyYHJceuhxNS1MhQbowQQFpQz/view

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Dr. Jason Jent shares...

  1. What parents should be thinking about during this pandemic season. 

  2. Different ways to stay engaged in the life of your student. 

  3. How parents can stay spiritually and emotionally healthy during this time. 

Devos for the week: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ACicXPM2okaqYYjjrxYzMv5a4m_Lbazw/view?usp=sharing

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In this episode Alex interviews Broward County teacher Angela Gibson. Angela shares about...

  1. Providing a quiet place for your student to work.

  2. What's needed to make sure your student is set-up to succeed in online learning.

  3. Why parents should be invested in their student's learning.

As always check out this week's devos found here... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rqxeh_V_mhw6BrEHAPjXKX91P3Hd5tts/view?usp=sharing

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In this episode...

  1. Alex catches you up on all that's happening in Community Students.

  2. Stacie Wierda jumps in and discusses coping methods in regards to stress and anxiety.

  3. Stacie addresses the importance and power of self talk and inputting positive things like Scripture and worship on a daily basis.

Devos for the week: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15gaJ9j_sNnZ-0SdXd43ymY5aJBCdGOiE/view

Link to all things student ministry: https://linktr.ee/community.hsm

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In this episode...

  1. We catch up what's happening at Community Students.

  2. Some things to look forward to coming up this summer!

  3. Three things every parent should share with their student!

Link to this week's devos: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dGnJSDn9wPNHmT_Muj_Vovu5dHUgrVh8/view

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In this podcast...

  1. Reading of 2 Corinthians 4:7-18.

  2. Discussion of things coming up...

-Night of worship on Youtube on Thursday @ 6pm.

-Easter services for students.

-New devos for the week: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10kcQrjLzrYORnJb7ad4GVwEyuOne8D5A/view

  1. Make Easter memorable!

-Cook that meal!

-Have a discussion about what the Resurrection means.

-Tune into our student services on Sunday.

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In this episode we discuss...

  1. The start of school online during COVID-19.

  2. How to use the SOAP method to study the Bible...

S-Scriptura

O-Observation

A-Application

P-Prayer

Student Devos Link... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DpeGRusZ6BLbIxLT0pFGCnBdBUNP5AyN/view

  1. Reminders for Community Students: linktr.ee/community.hsm

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A few words on...

  1. Weekly Student Ministry @ Community

  2. Online Activity Amongst Students

  3. Reminders During Coronavirus Season

HELPFUL LINKS

Parent Helps During COVID19:

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf

Devos for the week:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/137Pft2NDFyFNHqqk2-AQHUbjrq144wrR/view

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In this episode...

  1. The goal of Community Students. 

  2. Plans for student ministry during Coronavirus crisis. 

  3. Encouragement for parents during this virus crisis. 

Enjoy!