Saylorville Parenting: Recent Episodes
Saylorville Parenting
Sadie MillerResourcesBook- The Hiding Place by Corrie Tenboomhttps://a.co/d/0dK9BwaWApp- Just Run: Zero to 5k https://apps.apple.com/us/app/just-run-zero-to-5k-10k/id1619784769
Danielle share their story of God's Goodness in the midst of infertility, miscarriages and depression/anxiety.Resource: Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of Godhttps://a.co/d/0hSMfm0V
Help for Hurting Parents: 4 Part Sermon Series by Brad Bigneyhttps://bradbigney.com/hope-help-for-hurting-parents-4-part-original-sermon-series/Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Familyhttps://a.co/d/3LGTv5CLong Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to Godhttps://a.co/d/9L9oFrtOld Story New: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to Godhttps://a.co/d/8tecoQr
Gideon MillerResources:Play The Manhttps://a.co/d/iumyISOHow To Win Friends and Influence Peoplehttps://a.co/d/9v389IkDo Hard Thingshttps://a.co/d/fflMSvZPurpose Driven Lifehttps://a.co/d/3naWhSO
Parenting Through TransitionsGuests:Jeff & Linda HardieResources:Moms In Prayer https://momsinprayer.org/Shepherding a Child's Heart https://a.co/d/eZ1nSO5Age of Opportunity https://a.co/d/dQrKQ4C
Parenting Podcast July 1 2025 - Helping Young Kids Handle Big Emotions by Saylorville Parenting
Talking To Your Kids About SexGuests:Abe & Jessie MillerResources:God's Design For Sex Series by Stan Jones & Brenna Joneshttps://a.co/d/4A4UlqqHow and When To Talk To Your Kids About Sex by Stan Jones & Brenna Joneshttps://a.co/d/gQROHRXRaising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewishttps://a.co/d/hxo6w2qEvery Day Talk by John Yountshttps://a.co/d/iJtT97iAnd The Bride Wore White by Dannah Greshhttps://a.co/d/1vCpVKvLies Young Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth & Dannah Greshhttps://a.co/d/1Ghf3Jm
Serving According To Your GiftingGuests:Matt & Myra SaflyResources:The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarksonhttps://a.co/d/i3rOAxVThe Petersens YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@ThePetersens
Sports for the Glory of GodGuests:Brent & Heather ConkelResource:Don't Waste Your Sports by C.J. Mahaneyhttps://a.co/d/3yi6oEA
Resources:Outdated by Jonathan Pokluda https://a.co/d/1ndBQB3The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley https://a.co/d/gXey0uDA Gospel Primer For Christians by Milton Vincent https://a.co/d/icxnKYOBible Hub App https://biblehub.com/app.htmWhy Do I Do What I Don’t Want To Do? by Jonathan Pokluda https://a.co/d/ajBrHhjThe Freedom Fight by Ted Shimer https://a.co/d/8ESA2t2Atomic Habits https://a.co/d/9G1CdlOThe topic of phones, tech, and pornography bubbled to the surface during this episode. Here are some more resources that speak to that specific topic: Technology Module - Session 1LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlOLI5mvIPE&t=2308s&ab_channel=SaylorvilleChurch Technology Module - Session 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEZJWDDKNcY&t=161s&ab_channel=SaylorvilleChurch Technology Module - Session 3https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muW5eh2LhC8&ab_channel=SaylorvilleChurch Saylorville Podcast Episode 103 - Tech Talk Module Follow UpLink: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saylorville-church/id898917046?i=1000610957564
A Conversation About FriendshipGuests:Alyssa Leonard & Charity PearsonResources:Caring for One Another- https://a.co/d/3AzIFqPArlo and the Keep-Out Club- https://a.co/d/eMEUfX0
A Healthy FamilyGuests:Tony & Molly KoppResources:Book: Atomic Habits By James Clear- https://a.co/d/2dwmMSSWebsite: Screen Strong- https://screenstrong.org/
Parenting Podcast - Missions Minded FamilyGuests:Fritz & Amy BrandtResources:There are so many great missionary stories out there- here are just a few! Check Libby or Hoopla through your Library to read many of these for free! God's Smuggler: https://a.co/d/f78dhtKBruschko: https://a.co/d/f1A3kqvMissionary Stories with the Millers: https://a.co/d/67YgAMSPeanut Butter Friends in Chop Suey World: https://a.co/d/hz6Sx5bLightkeepers Girls Box Set: https://a.co/d/dq2eDJ7Lightkeepers Boys Box Set: https://a.co/d/dn7Rfw1Christian Heroes Then and Now Series - there are many of these books- this is just a link to the first set. You don't have to be read them in any particular order : https://a.co/d/eBY7OMnTrailblazers - There are many books and box sets of this series https://a.co/d/ar4rWDzUniversal Yums: https://www.universalyums.com/ Finders Seekers Mystery Game: https://findersseekers.com/
A Conversation About ParentingGuests: John & Bev LeonardResource:Focus on the FamilyWebsite- https://www.focusonthefamily.com/Youtube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJ4_k4JY_O45NdJHoLxjJA
Parenting Through TrialsGuests: Mark & Joanna RiceResources:Dark Clouds, Deep Mercyhttps://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07JDDSSW9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=kip_embed_taf_preview_7QQJYAAS9QDM4VBAA5Z7Get Out Of Your Headhttps://a.co/d/8DfdEfCHelping Your Anxious Childhttps://a.co/d/aoOD1pYFeelings Wheelhttps://uca.edu/bewell/files/2020/11/Feelings-Wheel-Learn-How-to-Label-Your-Feelings.pdf
A Conversation With Our Kids!Guests: Adrianna & Kenlee LeonardTen Questions Every Parent Should Ask Their Children Every Year1. Do you feel we really get along well together?2. Can you think of some ways we can improve our relationship?3. Do you believe I really care about you?4. Have I ever made a promise to you that I did not keep?5. Do you feel I respect you? And do you respect me?6. Is there something you would enjoy doing together with me?7. Is there something in your life you are hesitant to tell me about for fear I would love you less?8. What can I do to show you that I want to be more like Christ?9. Is there anything I do that annoys you or embarrasses you?10. How can I best express the love I have in my heart for you and the honor I feel at being your parent?
Parenting Podcast - May 1st - IdolsGuests: Josh & Steph AndersonResource:Retractions: Counterfeit Godshttps://a.co/d/8b69dt7Age of Opportunityhttps://a.co/d/aCzTEDCInstructing a Child's Hearthttps://a.co/d/aOb7QYgGospel Treasonhttps://a.co/d/hvLDjDj
When My Child RebelsGuests: Pat & Marilyn NemmersResource:Retractions: Cultivating Humility After Humiliationhttps://www.amazon.com/Retractions-Cultivating-Humility-After-Humiliation/dp/1625862350
Serving As A Family Guests: Mike & Alice BearResource:Ministering Through Spiritual Giftshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1418541281?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_63DHGY8G84BR0161JK8W&peakEvent=4&dealEvent=1&language=en-US
Investing In Younger FamiliesGuests: Loren & Brenda LongResources:Advice for parenting stages...Littles: "I love you and Jesus loves you! I'm so glad you're my child." (Sing Jesus Loves Me)Elementary: "God loves you and made you special. There is no one like you!" (Psalm 139: 14)Teenagers: "God has a plan for you. I'm so thankful for who you are becoming. When the world is unkind, keep your eyes on Jesus, your role model." (Isaiah 41:10)Adults: What a blessing you are. I know the Lord is pleased and I sure am. God will never leave you. He will supply all your needs" (Psalm 121)The JOY Principle: Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last = true joy!
Parenting Podcast - AnxietyGuests: Mark & Laura FinchamResources:Safe in the Storm - https://www.amzn.com/0988194252/Get Out of Your Head - https://www.amzn.com/1601429649/Identity Theft - https://www.amzn.com/0692134662/Afraid of All the Things - https://www.amzn.com/153590593X/
Infertility & MiscarriageSpecial Guests: Jason & Meredith JacksonRESOURCES: Dark Clouds Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegophttps://www.amazon.com/Dark-Clouds-Deep-Mercy-Discovering/dp/1433561484/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FUTJSK7UBN86&keywords=Dark+Clouds+Deep+Mercy+by+Mark+Vroegop&qid=1695333450&sprefix=dark+clouds+deep+mercy+by+mark+vroegop%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1Suffering Is Never For Nothing by Elisabeth Elliothttps://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Never-Nothing-Elisabeth-Elliot-ebook/dp/B07MXW3SSZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DCYSQ0M8RBCG&keywords=Suffering+Is+Never+For+Nothing+by+Elisabeth+Elliot&qid=1695333481&sprefix=suffering+is+never+for+nothing+by+elisabeth+elliot%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1Caring for One Another by Edward T. Welchhttps://www.amazon.com/Caring-One-Another-Meaningful-Relationships/dp/1433561093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ORNOHSXHFBBF&keywords=Caring+for+One+Another+by+Edward+T.+Welch&qid=1695333508&sprefix=caring+for+one+another+by+edward+t.+welch%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1
Special Guests: Lucas & Teresa Bair, Kat & Tyler Betz
Connect with the Bairs: https://www.brazilbairs.com/
Sign up for the Betz's prayer letter: http://eepurl.com/dFm-Xb
RESOURCE:
Third Culture Kids Book: amzn.to/3QxwNxk
Facebook Page: bit.ly/3qgkISB
Special Guests: Colin Vogt, Mike Bear, Jay McCracken
Resources
Books:
Indescribable: 100 Devotions https://www.amazon.com/Indescribable-Devotions-Kids-About-Science/dp/0718086104
How Great is Our God: 100 Devotions https://www.amazon.com/How-Great-Our-God-Indescribable/dp/1400215528/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_2/140-4711513-1536814?pd_rd_w=6VzJG&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=RDW626TBSBGVPRQNWHAJ&pd_rd_wg=ezTQd&pd_rd_r=b711432d-e88a-45b2-bdac-35d5039889ed&pd_rd_i=1400215528&psc=1
The Wonder of Creation: 100 Devotions https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Creation-Devotions-Science-Indescribable/dp/1400230462/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/140-4711513-1536814?pd_rd_w=6VzJG&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=RDW626TBSBGVPRQNWHAJ&pd_rd_wg=ezTQd&pd_rd_r=b711432d-e88a-45b2-bdac-35d5039889ed&pd_rd_i=1400230462&psc=1
Sex is not the Problem (Lust Is) https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Not-Problem-Lust-Lust-Saturated/dp/1590525191/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GMYITVD89O8E&keywords=sex+is+not+the+problem+lust+is&qid=1683667051&s=books&sprefix=sex+is+not+the+problem+lust+is%2Cstripbooks%2C154&sr=1-1
Podcast:
Dadville https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadville-with-dave-barnes-and-jon-mclaughlin/id1517698133
Other:
Answers In Genesis https://answersingenesis.org/answers/
Special Guests: Jennifer Vogt, Alice Bear, Dee McCrackenResourcesBooks:Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Fullhttps://www.amazon.com/Treasuring-Christ-When-Your-Hands/dp/1433538881Come Walk with Me, by Carole Mayhallhttps://www.amazon.com/Come-Walk-Me-Personal-Mentoring/dp/0307458873Gospel Treasonhttps://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Treason-Betraying-Hidden-Idols/dp/1596384026/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2TS2ZNTKKCYB6&keywords=gospel+treason+by+brad+bigney&qid=1682537376&sprefix=gospel+treason%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Momshttps://www.amazon.com/Devoted-Great-Their-Godly-Moms/dp/1941114644/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1K2Z9WZW7FDXH&keywords=devoted+great+men+and+their+godly+moms&qid=1682537382&sprefix=devoted+gre%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1Podcast: Risen Motherhoodhttps://www.risenmotherhood.com/podcastMusic: Seeds Family Worship https://www.seedsfamilyworship.com/Bible Reading Plan: https://www.abibleaday.com
Special Guests: Dan & Renee DanhauerResources:1. Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teenshttps://www.amazon.com/Age-Opportunity-Biblical-Guide-Parenting/dp/162995893X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=A6BYCFWCXH5K&keywords=age+of+opportunity+by+paul+tripp&qid=1680281150&sprefix=age+of+opp%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1
Special Guests: Steve & Holly HougResources:1. Checking/ savings account that can be monitored - has a nice app for the phone and debit card with no fees.MONEY: Teen Checking Account with Debit Card | Capital One - bit.ly/3VEcsVV2. Make your own - or buy an inexpensive - give, save, spend jar for the younger kids to learn early on5 Give Save Spend Banks (Plus Free Money Jar Printable!) - bit.ly/3YVwzlk3. There are tons of good books to read, here's one of them:Ramsey solutions have lot of age appropriate books Financial Peace Jr. - bit.ly/3i3oYR64. For the teen reader or the teen parent to read - amzn.to/3vx5zeE5. Reach out to Steve Houg! - bit.ly/3X23G5n
Special Guests: Jeremy & Lindsey HolanResources:ARTICLE from Desiring God:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/should-i-tell-my-kids-about-my-pastWatch Lindsey's Story:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9M_MEO_O7g
Special Guests: Dustin & Jessica Rankin
Resources:
The Bible. :)
Parenting by Paul Tripp https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FMKZ7RU7J99O&keywords=paul+tripp+parenting&qid=1666640730&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjI5IiwicXNhIjoiMS44MSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNzAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=paul+trip+parenting%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1
Shepherding A Child's Heart https://www.amazon.com/Shepherding-Childs-Heart-Tedd-Tripp/dp/0966378601/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27VPBZKV9FF4G&keywords=shepherding+a+childs+heart&qid=1666640663&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjM2IiwicXNhIjoiMS4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjEuMDYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=shepherding+a+childs+heart%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0
Resources:
Video from Watermark Church - Should Christians Participate In Halloween? http://realtruthrealquick.com/christians-participate-halloween/
Resources:
Bethany recommends other godly parents as one of your greatest resources! But here are a few more for you...
BOOKS: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family https://a.co/d/aJxB1AL
Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: Gospel Meditations For Busy Moms https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433538881/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_YV3Q6X45FR53R7GQ99WT_0
Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591280818/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_KKB56092KKK7MDY2WP63_0
Resources:
PODCAST: The Family Discipleship Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-discipleship-podcast/id1581983587
BOOK: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family https://a.co/d/aJxB1AL
YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdwxtK-9zpM
If you're interested in supporting foster families at Saylorville Church: Link to Heart for Des Moines? saylorville.churchcenter.com/groups/heart-for-des-moines-teams/foster-care
Other Podcasts: The Gospel of Place Podcast: t.ly/ci2p Foster Parenting Podcast: t.ly/dc8a (No new episodes, but all the old ones are good)
Educational Resources: Christian Alliance for Orphans is excellent for education: https://cafo.org/
TBRI is the best education for childhood trauma: t.ly/_7hI
Guests: Fredrik and Gemma Sandberg
Additional resources:
A Bible for each of your family members :) Keys for Kids - bit.ly/3acc9jf Jesus Storybook Bible - amzn.to/3Ltboz1 Family Worship - amzn.to/3wDLwg1
Where should I send my kids to school? Public? Private? Homeschool? by Saylorville Parenting
Resources:
The Reason for Easter- Dan Halfman (our guest) - amzn.to/3u5wRYm
The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Storybook - amzn.to/3NbCLjx
The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Easter Calendar - amzn.to/3CNJtax
ABC's of Easter - bit.ly/3u5xpNU
Resources:
Everyday Talk: Talking Freely and Naturally about God with Your Children - t.ly/eArC
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name - t.ly/1F0J
The Big Picture Story Bible - t.ly/2D2l
It’s no secret that the real meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, is shadowed by the commercialization of the holidays. So how do we quiet our lives and recenter on the most important person of the Christmas season? Jerrod and Alyssa Leonard talk with TJ and Megan Meyerholz about keeping Christ at the center of Christmas for their families.
Recommended Resources:
Advent: Advent Family Devotional by the Chandlers Prepare Him Room family devotional by Marty Machowski Oh Come Let us Adore Him devotional by Paul David Tripp Tiny Theologians Family Tree of Christ Advent Cards - bit.ly/3pWOszz Tiny Theologians ABCs of Christmas - bit.ly/3m4oAk6
Picture Books for Kids: The reason for Christmas by Dan Halfman (a Saylorville parent!) - amzn.to/3s5Sf01 The Christmas Story - Little Golden Book bit.ly/3m4V8us This is the Christmas Story - bit.ly/3DSd15D The Christmas Promise (Tales that Tell the Truth) bit.ly/3EW3v2F On the topic of Santa: Veggietales: Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful Giving One idea for handling Santa as a christian -bit.ly/3m4PRDd Family Discipleship Podcast - bit.ly/3DPy6h6
Further Resources:
Article: bit.ly/3cgeIP7 Book - Growing Grateful Kids by Susie Larson: bit.ly/3wSOvzu Book - Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch: amzn.to/3DAt20A