SCC Family Ministry Podcast: Recent Episodes

Shelbyville Community Church

Helping Parents and Guardians of Kids and Students Navigate Faith Conversations as a Family

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Parental Well-Being

Practical Ideas:

  • Mindfulness and Breathing Exercises
  • Simple Physical Activities
  • Creative Expression
  • Social Connection
  • Sensory Experiences
  • Quick Relaxation Techniques

  • Time Management

  • Responsive Caregiving

Why it Matters:

  • It can disrupt healthy brain development
  • Lead to insecure attachment and emotional challenges
  • Cause delays in cognitive and language skills
  • Increase behavioral problems and social difficulties

  • Heighten stress responses in children, which can have long-term health impacts

  • Active Listening

  • Quality Time

  • Expressing Affection

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Building Relationships

  2. Starting Conversations

  3. Inviting to Events

  4. Living out Faith

  5. Overcoming Fear

  6. Personal Experience

  7. Advice for Others

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. God's Design

  2. Sin

  3. Brokenness

  4. Gospel

  5. Repent & Believe

  6. Recover & Pursue

  7. What Should I do Now?

App Store - Life on Mission

namb.net/resources

3 Circles for Kids

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  • Be careful to label your child

  • Be careful to compare your child

Verses for who you are...

  • 1 Peter 2:9 and John 15:16: You Are Chosen
  • Genesis 1:26-27: You Are Made in God’s Image
  • John 1:12 and Romans 8:17: You Are a Child and Heir of God
  • 1 John 1:9: You Are Forgiven
  • Romans 10:3: You Are Saved
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17: You Are Made New
  • Romans 15:7: You Are Accepted
  • Psalm 23:1-3: You Are Cared For
  • Isaiah 43:4: You Are Precious
  • 1 Peter 1:5: You Are Protected
  • Jeremiah 29:11: Your Life Has a Plan
  • 1 John 5:14-15: You Are Heard
  • Philippians 4:13: You Are Strong
  • Romans 8:38-39: You Are Loved
  • Colossians 2:10: You Are Complete in Christ

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Fear Not - Culture

  2. Fear Not - Self

  3. Fear Not - Damaged Reputation

  4. Fear Not - Your Child

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Instill the Habit of Gratefulness

  2. Practice Remembering

  3. Make Thanksgiving a Daily Habit

  4. Value Every Gift and Every Giver

  5. Limit the Number of Gifts

  6. Express Gratitude for People at Birthdays

  7. Be a Worthy Role Model

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Things to do...

  • Ask for Help

  • Seek out Encouragement

  • Have a safe place to vent

  • Meditate on Scripture

  • Turn your Worrying into Praying

Things to remember...

  • We can only control ourselves

  • We don't know how it's going to go

  • Scripture is true

Keep the conversation going...

  • What is something you want me to know about you or you want to know about me?

  • When do you feel the most loved by me, most supported by my, most heard by me, or closest to me?

  • What are some things we could do to help improve our relationship?

  • When do you feel the most open to me, the most closed off or shut down by me?

  • How can I be praying for you?

Resource for podcast to learn more:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2F18z7zEEVPFaj2nmCEq41?si=p67Il8O5Rhmj12DCe9tdCQπ=u-4s8SometT5WZ

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

At Home:

  1. Read through the Psalms

  2. Develop a family mission statement

  3. Learn about spiritual disciplines

  4. Practice active listening

  5. Pray with intention

  6. Do a family video prayer journal

  7. Have each family member choose a favorite Bible verse

  8. Look for teachable moments

  9. Enjoy a regular family game night or something else special

In Church and In Your Community:

  1. Attend worship together

  2. Be a part of a family life group

  3. Serve in a ministry area together at your church

  4. Find a spiritual mentor

  5. Surround your child with other godly adults

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Assign Jobs

  2. Encourage First Attempts

  3. Expect Accountability

  4. Look to God

Resources:

Bible Study Fellowship

Book - "Cleaning House" by Kay Wills Wyma

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Commit to Deepening Your Own Understanding

  2. Ask Your Kids the Tough Questions They Don't Ask

  3. Become a Detective

  4. Practice Critical Thinking

  5. Start Today

Resources:

J. Warner Wallace

Lee Strobel

Answers in Genesis

Josh McDowell

Sean McDowell

Mama Bear Apologetics

Mama Bear Guide to Sexuality

One Minute Apologist

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Study the Bible with Your Child:

  1. Choose a time you and your child are not hurried or tired.

  2. Always begin with a brief prayer.

  3. Read the Scripture slowly and use an easy understand translation of the Bible.

  4. Explain words or concepts.

  5. Talk about what you have just read.

  6. Choose a verse for the day to memorize.

  7. Close in prayer.

Plan an Easter Bible Study:

A. Outline

Day 1 - Read Mark 14:32-50 (The Arrest in the Garden)

Truths:

  1. Jesus knew what was going to happen, but He did not run away or hide.

  2. Jesus wanted to do what God, His Father, wanted Him to do.

Day 2 - Read Mark 14:53-15:15 (The Trial)

Truths:

  1. Jesus had done nothing wrong.

  2. God was in complete control. It was God's plan for Jesus to die.

Day 3 - Read Mark 15:16-32 (The Crucifixion)

Truths:

  1. Jesus could have gotten off the cross, but He did not. He knew God wanted Him to be there, and He obeyed God.

  2. Jesus suffered for our sins. The soldiers hurt Jesus.

Day 4 - Mark 15:33-47 (Jesus' Death and Burial)

Truths:

  1. Jesus died on the cross. He died because He loves us and wants us to go to heaven.

  2. Only people who love and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ will go to heaven.

  3. Jesus' friends took His dead body and laid it in a tomb.

Day 5 - Read Matthew 28:1-10 (The Resusrection)

Truths:

  1. God made Jesus come alive again.

  2. Because Jesus came alive, all people who believe in Him will live forever with Him.

  3. Many people saw Jesus and talked to Him after His resurrection.

B. Use Music

C. Make Crafts

Resource Links:

https://www.christianbook.com

https://www.hendricksonrose.com/?utm_content=%2F&utm_campaign=www.hendrickson.com&utm_source=referral&cf=true

https://www.orientaltrading.com/web/browse/homePage;jsessionid=A04DA8C82097657C1C893E987EBF757E?ii=1&BP=PS542&source=bing&ms=search&cm_mmc=BingBrand-_-52532575-_-1180875555532376-_-oriental%20trading&cm_mmca2=Brand&cm_mmca4=kwd-73804736756985:loc-190&cm_mmca8=e&cm_mmca11=oriental%20trading&msclkid=2aba55638ff415afbcd030a809adbc34

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

Thanks to Bible Study Fellowship for the tools for this podcast

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Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

Thanks to Bible Study Fellowship for the tools for this podcast

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Acknowledge your child's questions or concerns

  2. Allow your child to explore the topic

  3. Admit we all need God's help

  4. Affirm a truth about God and/or people

  5. Avoid common pitfalls

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

Thanks to Bible Study Fellowship for the tools for this podcast

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Choose a Time

  2. Plan the Content

  3. Tell the Story

  4. Include Biblical Truths

  5. Discuss the Story

  6. Repeat the Story

  7. Read Aloud from Scripture

  8. Memorize Verses

  9. Sing Christmas Carols

  10. Use Bible Story Books

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

Thanks to Bible Study Fellowship for the tools for this podcast

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Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

https://insidescc.org/prayer-partner

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

Thanks to Bible Study Fellowship for the tools for this podcast

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Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

Thanks to Bible Study Fellowship for the tools for this podcast

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Adult Example

  2. Using Memorized Prayers

  3. Praying at Bedtime

Resource Links:

Little Prayers for Everyday Life by Traci Smith

https://www.amazon.com/Little-Prayers-Everyday-Traci-Smith/dp/1506468802/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=PF4RMS6YZHLD&keywords=prayers+for+children+book&qid=1693918730&sprefix=prayers+for+childern+book%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

A Book of Prayers for Children by Melissa Madsen

https://www.amazon.com/Book-Prayers-Children-Talking-Different/dp/1838303537/ref=sr_1_6?crid=PF4RMS6YZHLD&keywords=prayers+for+children+book&qid=1693918730&sprefix=prayers+for+childern+book%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-6

Beginners Bible: Let's Learn to Pray

https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Bible-Lets-Learn-Pray/dp/0310141915/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+beginners+bible+let%27s+learn+to+pray&qid=1693920210&sprefix=beginners+bible+lets%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

Attributes of God for Kids by Lydia White

https://www.amazon.com/Attributes-God-Kids-devotional-parents/dp/1976208114/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+attributes+of+god+for+kids+lydia+white&qid=1693920241&sprefix=attributes+of+God+for+kids+l%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1

Core52: Family Edition

https://www.amazon.com/Core-52-Family-Confidence-Devotional/dp/0593236297/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=core+52+family+edition&qid=1693920267&sprefix=core52+family+edi%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

Thanks to Bible Study Fellowship for the tools for this podcast

The Attributes of God for Kids: A devotional for parents and kids ages 4-11.

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Use the Bible

  2. Include the Location

  3. Clarity the Meaning

  4. Make it Interesting

  5. Repeat

  6. Review

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

Thanks to Bible Study Fellowship for the tools for this podcast

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Find their wins

  2. Take a time out

  3. Celebrate identity just as much than achievements

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Who Needs Our Help?

  2. What Can We Do?

  3. What Do You Wish Someone Would Do For You?

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Introduce them to your friends

  2. Encourage and model kindness

  3. Talk about safety

  4. Unplug

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Stay Calm and Keep a Connection

  2. Offer Visual Help

  3. Invite Their Stories and Questions

  4. Partner with Them in Problem-solving

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Be Humble

  2. Start with, "I'm Sorry"

  3. Follow through with Actions

  4. Repeat

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Start with something you love

  2. Go somewhere new

  3. Be intentionally interested

  4. Be the learner

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

angeline@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Make it Visible

  2. Make it Practical

  3. Make it Memorable

Resource Links:

Indescribable Book -

https://www.amazon.com/Indescribable-Devotions-Kids-About-Science/dp/0718086104/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=indescribable+louie+giglio&qid=1667921295&s=books&sprefix=indiscribable+%2Cstripbooks%2C110&sr=1-1

The Wayfinding Bible -

https://www.amazon.com/Wayfinding-Bible-Helping-Navigate-Gods/dp/1414361920/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1UN4EL7YMT4WP&keywords=way+finding+bible&qid=1667921332&s=books&sprefix=way+finding+bibl%2Cstripbooks%2C109&sr=1-4

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science (Indescribable Kids)
The Wayfinding Bible NLT (Softcover)

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Don't try to erase headlines

  2. Answer their questions

  3. Create next steps

  4. Limit social media hours

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Consume something different to find new questions

  2. Welcome your "I don't know's"

  3. Ask

  4. Listen

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Moment #1 - Get Up

  2. Moment #2 - In the Car or Going on a Walk

  3. Moment #3 - Sitting at Home

  4. Moment #4 - Going to Bed

The home is the mission field under our noses. "No one has more potential to influence a child's relationship with God than a parent or caregiver. That influence will be for good or bad, but it is practically inescapable. The reason is simple: time." ~ Reggie Joiner

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/media/we-are-family-15 - Lee and Jess sermon

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BCt6RXYXECs7HBd98WnIK?si=tNvIrib_TcmBRrYI2QNxMQ - Worship playlist

https://insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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** Trigger Warning: Suicide, Self-Harm, Bullying, Sexual Abuse

Topics Discussed:

  1. When a Kid/Student Harms Themself

  2. When a Kid/Student Harms Others

  3. When a Kid/Student is Being Harmed

  4. Combating the Lies

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Celebrate the Expected

  2. Celebrate the Unexpected

  3. Celebrate the Unseen

  4. Celebrate Their Wins

Social Media Links:

https://gratitude.onelink.me/sQxx/gratitudeapp

https://insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Don't Miss The Ordinary Moments

  2. Set Up Rhythms

  3. Be Spontaneous

  4. Prioritize Your Goals

  5. Take Care Of Yourself

Social Media Links:

https://insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Spend time with God

  2. Spend time with others

  3. Share your story

  4. Use your gifts

Social Media Links:

https://www.youversion.com

https://penzu.com

https://insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Think Differently

  2. Get Curious

  3. Make a Connection

  4. Give Them Opportunities

Social Media Links:

insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Topics Discussed:

  1. Countdown to Christmas

  2. Reinvent Caroling

  3. Exchange Gifts in a New Way

  4. Think Outside the Box

  5. Serve Together

Social Media Links:

insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

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Tips discussed in Podcast:

Don't try so hard

Don't try to do the most

Don't let them do whatever they want

Don't be a know it all

Social Media Links:

insidescc.org/families

jessica@shelbychurch.org

lee@shelbychurch.org

Resources Discussed:

Love Languages - https://www.5lovelanguages.com/resources

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Tips discussed in Podcast:

  • Ask Unexpected Questions
  • Listen Longest
  • Go First
  • Hear Their Feelings
  • Invite Silence

Social Media Links:

  • insidescc.org/families
  • jessica@shelbychurch.org
  • lee@shelbychurch.org