Grove Family Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast, Jen continues her conversation with Megan, and makes a big announcement about the podcast!
In this week's episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen sits down with Megan Monterrosa to discuss how as Christians we can walk through transition periods.
In this week's episode of the Grove Family Podcasts Jen finishes up her conversation with Jennifer Smith on how God provides for us, even when we're not expecting it.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcasts Jen sits down for a conversation with Jennifer Smith about the many ways that God continues to provide for us.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen sits down with Dr. Beth Backes and discusses how to stay connected during a time of disconnection.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast, Emily Roth is back for part 2 of her and Jen's discussion on raising very different kids.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen sits down with Emily Roth as they discuss ways of parenting when you have very different kids.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen and fellow Grove staff member Teresa Kerr discuss how to navigate the holidays with a blended family.
In this week's episode Hallmark Channel's Stefanie Butler talks with us about Offering all You Have to God.
In this week's episode Jen and actress Ann Pirvu have conversation about trusting in the midst of change.
This week Jen interviews Ruth Hill, in addition to being the Executive Assistant to Hallmark Channel's Paul Greene, she also has a wonderful story of how God helped her to break away from her past, and towards the future that God had for her.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen sits down with actor Cameron Arnett as they discuss the state of the Church in 2020.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcasts Jen sits down for an inspiring interview with singer, songwriter, and actress Cassidy Huff.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen and Aaron discuss our new Fall Discipleship groups!
In this week's episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen sits down with Heather Chadwick as they discuss practical tips for fire and home safety.
In this episode Jen has a conversation with author Bekah Bowman about how to find joy in the midst of the pain of personal tragedy.
In this week's episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen and our worship pastor Hunter have a conversation about continuing to worship in the midst of chaos.
In this episode of the Grove Family podcast Jen interviews Ahn Johnson about 3 things parents can leave their kids with in 2020.
Jen wraps up our series of podcast episodes designed to help parents adjust to at home school with a conversation with Kim Galde.
In this episode Jen interviews Grove Kids Lead Dyan Hebaus, and they continue our conversations designed to help parents with "At home school".
This episode is the first of a three part series we are doing to help parents who will be doing "at home" school this year. Jen interviews Heather Baumgart about what she has learned from homeschooling her own children, and shares some lessons she's learned along the way.
In this episode Jen interviews Dallas Jenkins, creator of the hit T.V. show "The Chosen".
In this week's episode Jen and Adrian Loffer have a conversation about what her plans for the upcoming school year are.
In this week's episode Jen has a discussion with Meg Glesener about how to help siblings get along.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews minister and author Jodi Detrick, you don't want to miss this great conversation!
In this week's episode Jen interviews Lindsey Neyens, a local teacher, about her thoughts heading into this fall.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews John Koeshall, a missionary to Germany.
In this week's episode Jen interviews Kristin Clouse, founder of the Restored Movement, and they discuss how to recognize and deal with abuse.
In this week's episode of The Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Morgan Sommer-Lassa about her passion for helping Christians have a daily date with God.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Comedian Bob Smiley, and they discuss what life after quarantine may look like.
This week Jen interviews musician Jodi King on continuing to worship even in the midst of grief.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews professional counselor Michelle Langstraat about how parents can pick up on signs of stress in their kids, and how they can help.
In this week's episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Tasha Masitha, as they discuss the importance of keeping your prayer life healthy.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Young Life leader Ernie Merino, as they discuss what youth ministry looks like during this season.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews our Youth Pastor Jesse Dinius about ways to help our teens during this quarantine.
In this episode Jen interviews Kerri Pomarolli about how to keep the fun at home, even while in quarantine.
In this episode Jen sits down with Debbie Cole, as she discusses ways that she invests in her grandchildren, and steps that we can all take to invest in the next generation.
In this episode Jen sits down with Darren Doty, and they discussed everything he has learned while raising two girls.
In this episode Jen interviews Diane Bobko, the Family Pastor at Family Life Assembly in Anacortes. They discuss what it was like for Diane to make the transition from having her kids in the house to suddenly being an empty nester, and what she has learned along the way.
This week Jen sits down with Eli Angulo, the Youth Director for our Snohomish Campus. They discuss the upcoming Winter Camp for GYC, and how they can help with the spiritual walks of students.
In this episode Jen interviews Pastor Ana Chesterfield, the campus pastor of Life Church 360's Spanish speaking campus, about how we can support our Spanish speaking communities.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Ryan Swobody, a local firefighter and gym owner, about practical ways to take care of your health this year.
This week Jen interviews Tim Martin, the Elementary Coordinator at the church. They discuss his experiences becoming a Christian as a teenager, and learning to pursue Jesus when his family did not share his faith.
This week Jen interviews Joy Dinius, who in addition to serving at the Grove church is an elementary teacher in Snohomish county.
Mari-Anne Nehring has both a husband and son involved in local politics. In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews her about what she has learned about community leadership over the years.
This week Jen interviews Jennifer Stevenson about what it's like to navigate your family through transitions within the Church Family, and the lessons she's learned along the way.
This week Jen interviews Laurie Neyens. Laurie discusses her experience in helping her elderly parents and in-laws, as well as practical steps that everyone can take.
In this episode of the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Cliff Snyder, who shares what he and his wife Jan have learned from preparing their three children for adulthood.
This week Jen interviews Kim Galde, and Kim shares what she has learned from raising children in a blended family.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Nicole Keel, who continues our conversation on trusting in God with a premature baby.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Crystal Faulkner. Crystal recently had her baby 8 weeks early, and shares what this experience has taught her.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Darla Telschow about walking with God through the pain of miscarriage.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Rachel Watson about why she makes it a priority to continue to serve, even in the midst of a busy life.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen talks with Christen Dickerson about being a follower of Jesus and not just a believer.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen finishes her conversation with Carol Telschow about being a working parent and loving your family well.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen talks to Carol Telschow about what she has learned about being a working mom, and making time for her family.
Ever wonder what child dedication is all about? This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Vanessa Maze and talk all about it.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Jon Rich on the subject of teaching kids about finances. Jon shares his family's personal financial journey, and what he and his wife were able to teach their kids along the way.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Lisa Smith. They discuss the difficulties that can arise when an adult child doesn't choose Jesus, and what parents can do in these situations.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast Jen interviews Brie Chaussee, who grew up with two siblings that required extra attention. Brie shares her thoughts about the tensions that can arise in similar situations, as well as her relationship with her siblings today.
This week Jen interviews Kate Taylor. Kate has two children, one with Down Syndrome, and one without, and shares about the tensions that can arise in a family when one child requires more attention than the other.
In Pastor Alison's last episode she shares on the importance of keeping our faith central as we raise our kids.
On this special edition of the Grove Family Podcast Michelle McCollum interviews her neighbor, Sonja Sarr, about how we can build relationships with our neighbors.
This week on the Grove Family Podcast we had Patty Kraft on to discuss what she has learned while raising three girls.
This week Jen Ervig talks about how we can keep pursuing Jesus, even when life seems so busy.
This week Pastor Jordan shares some ways to create a culture of worship in your home.
Here is a playlist of some great worship songs for kids: https://open.spotify.com/user/thegrovech/playlist/2plIqKLhC7zkWzHg3lIUKF?si=pT21HbfUTu2H0EIQKUvBNQ
This week Nicole Pickle joins the podcast to talk about her experiences while raising three boys.
This week Crystal Henderson returns, as we discuss practical ways to prepare our children's (and our own) hearts for Easter. Here are some additional resources:
The Bible app for kids: https://www.bible.com/kids
An Easter reading plan for kids: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/492-childrens-guide-to-easter
An Easter reading plan for adults: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/137-the-story-of-easter/day/5
This week the Children's Director of our Snohomish campus, Crystal Henderson, joins the podcast to discuss some helpful things parents can do when their kids don't want to come to church.
This week we flip the script! Alison is the one being interviewed, and she is sharing her thoughts on answering children's questions about God and faith. Don't miss it!
Here are the resources we referenced:
Article for Parents https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/galleries/20-questions-kids-ask-about-god
General Christian Parenting https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting
Devotional Recommendations (1) https://www.amazon.com/Indescribable-Devotions-Kids-About-Science/dp/0718086104/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=kids+devotionals&qid=1551814498&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
(2) https://www.amazon.com/Our-Daily-Bread-Kids-Meaningful/dp/1627073329/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=kids+devotionals&qid=1551814522&s=gateway&sr=8-6
In this episode our Youth Pastor, Connor O'Brien joins Alison to continue our discussion on social media, and how it effects our students.
Here is the Time article which Connor refrecnes: http://time.com/magazine/us/4547305/november-7th-2016-vol-188-no-19-u-s/
This week Michelle McCollum shares some of what she's learned from navigating social media with her teenager.
Ryan Loffer discusses the importance of looking at finances with God's perspective, and shares some practical steps all of us can take with our finances.
This week is a continuation of last week's interview with Dyan Hebaus. This week her daughter Rachel shares her perspective of walking through her injury, and how her parents helped her keep the right perspective.
This week Dyan Hebaus shares the personal story of helping her daughter walk through a life changing injury, and the lessons she learned along the way.
This week Alison Livengood and Heather Baumgart talk about how to keep your marriage first, even when you have kids.
This week Heather Baumgart shares some ways to build strong communication with your children.