Free speech. Religious liberty. Where do these rights come from? We’re joined by WORLD’s Steve West to talk about our liberties and their origins.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-71-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters (https://gwnews.com/newsletters).We would love to hear...

Panda politics, bullfight bans, and Google’s big blunder. Read along online.Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom.Today's stories:Discover: Pandas are back. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/pandas-are-back). (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/wash-up-and-get-better)Explore: Bullfight ban....

How do we cultivate a right understanding of disability? We’re joined by author Stephanie Hubach to explore culture’s shifting attitudes on this topic and discover a biblical alternative.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-70-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters...

It’s a presidential election year in the United States. What discipleship pitfalls might election season bring–and what opportunities does it present? We’re joined by author Kaitlyn Sch...

Violins made from boats, AI country music, and Hong Kong’s protest anthem. Read along online.Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom.Today's stories:Discover: Sail into song. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/sail-into-song). (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/wash-up-and-get-better)Explore:...

Another school year is ending. The news has us jumping from topic to topic, but we want to reflect, connect the dots, and trace the thread between the conversations. We’re joined by Amy...

We’re joined by Professor Nancy Pearcey to talk about discipling boys in a culture opposed to masculinity. Where did the idea of “toxic masculinity” come from? How do we promote a bibli...

Making light, swimming to sea, and seeking freedom. Read along online. Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom. Today's stories: Discover: He brings light to darkness. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/he-brings-light-to-darkness). (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/wash-up-and-get-better)...

How do we handle mystery and truth without falling for the temptation of conspiracy theories? What makes conspiracy theories so tantalizing? And how can we offer our kids a better story?Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-66-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters...

What is materialism? How can we offer our kids and teens a better alternative? We’re joined by WORLD’s Max Belz and Amy Auten on today’s episode.

Fun with physics, inclusive classrooms, and homework no more. Read along online.Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom.Today's stories:Discover: Learn while you play. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://newscoach.gwnews.com/podcasts/play-by-play-april-19-2024)....

In light of Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation

What’s the difference between a device and a tool? How can families steward the power of technology for good? We’re joined by Andy Crouch to talk about technology, culture making, family, and more. Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-64-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters...

Helping toddlers, hearing the eclipse, and getting arrested LEGO style. Read along online.Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom.Today's stories:Discover: Toddlers are on the move. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/toddlers-are-on-the-move)....

How does America’s housing crisis affect our discipleship process with kids and teens? What does it mean to defend family, fight despair, and pursue contentment? We’re SOARing the State of the Nation’s Housing report on today’s episode.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-63-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach...

How should parents and teachers understand the concept of trauma? What do we make of terms like “ghosting” and “gaslighting?” Pastor and licensed counselor Michael Coggin joins the podcast to walk us through these difficult ideas.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-62-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter...

Geese police, sweltering heat, and a new NATO nation. Read along online. Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom. Today's stories:Discover: Meet the geese police. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/meet-the-geese-police). (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/wash-up-and-get-better) Explore: Too...

Is there ever a time to lie? We’re looking at an oft-misquoted commandment to see how ancient wisdom helps us solve modern dilemmas.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-61-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters (https://gwnews.com/newsletters).We would love to hear from you. You...

With so much cultural discussion around mental health, we’re re-releasing an early episode of Concurrently. The CDC and the American Psychological Association have declared a mental health crisis among kids and teens. How can parents and educators approach mental health from a biblical perspective?Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-6-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions...

Robot companions, grocery inflation, and cutting cables. Read along online.Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom.Today's stories:Discover: Can a robot be a friend? Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/can-a-robot-be-a-friend). (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/wash-up-and-get-better)Explore:...

What is the doctrine of vocation? And how can it help your kids and teens see God's love in everyday life? Kelsey Reed and Chelsea Boes interview Dr. Gene Veith on today’s episode.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-60-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters...

Parents and politicians question the impact of social media on kids and teens. We’re joined by WORLDkids Editor Chelsea Boes to talk about the positives and negatives of digital relationships.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-58-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter at gwnews.com/newsletters...

Glass art, Pop-Tarts, and political machinations. Read along online. Welcome to the Play-by-Play. Every other week, we’re taking three recent stories from our God’s WORLD News publications and breaking them down to help you spark conversation in the home or the classroom. Today's stories: Discover: He paints with light. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/he-paints-with-light). (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/wash-up-and-get-better) Explore: Thanks...

We’re once again joined by Dr. Michael Finch to tackle listener questions about AI. What does this new technology mean for the development of our kids and teens? How does artificial intelligence impact creativity, and vice versa?Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-58-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach Newsletter...