It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’re joined by fellow God’s WORLD News team members Amy Auten and Rob Patete to tackle a listener question about dating. How should parents think about teenage relationships amid today’s unique challenges?Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-57-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach...

Super soap, heavy cars, and the consequences of social media. 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: Wash up and get better. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/wash-up-and-get-better)....

What drives the divide between generations? What shapes our beliefs about old age? Kelsey and Jonathan explore today’s cultural attitude toward the elderly and what it means for our kids and students.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-56-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...

We join professor, author, and pastor Dr. Jim Hamilton to talk about the transformative power of stories—even stories we might not expect. How can stories show us hope in the darkness?Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-55-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...

Tiny krill, big messes, and a tragic outbreak. 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: Small things have big jobs. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/small-things-have-big-jobs). (https://teen.gwnews.com/news-bytes/pepsico-gets-pulled) Explore: A River...

We’re using our tools to break down an article on “digital dementia.” What is this phenomenon? Is it real? This article also gives us the opportunity to evaluate not just a single article, but a news source.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-54-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...

We’re concluding our discussion with God’s Big WORLD Editor Amy Auten, and we’re bringing our ideas into the realm of action. What does it look like to protect healthy habits in a world of modern challenges? How can hospitality help?Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-53-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up for the News Coach...

Pineapple farms, foster families, and PepsiCo’s pricing predicament. 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: Welcome birds to the farm. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/welcome-birds-to-the-farm)....

Today’s world of ever-present technology and constant news can make it hard to pursue healthy routines with your kids. How can parents encourage literacy and liturgy amid modern challenges? We're joined by God's Big WORLD editor Amy Auten on today's episode.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-52-Companion-Printable.pdf) for this week’s downloadable episode guide including discussion questions and scripture for further study. Sign up...

Today on Concurrently, it’s a new year but Artificial Intelligence isn’t going anywhere. To help us better understand this growing phenomenon, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Finch.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-51-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...

We’re counting down our Top Ten Words of 2023. These tough terms have cropped up all over the news of 2023. But are we using them correctly?

A princess goes to school, bed bugs (or not!), and billboards urge votes against Putin. 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: A princess goes to school. Read it at God’s Big WORLD (https://godsbigworld.gwnews.com/articles/a-princess-goes-to-school). Explore: Bed Bugs! Or Not. Read it...

Why do more and more Americans identify as religious “nones”? And how should Christian parents and educators respond? We’re using the SOAR method to break down a report from the Associated Press.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-49-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...

Anti-Semitic incidents around the globe have increased since the start of the Israel/Hamas war. What is anti-Semitism, and how should Christian parents and educators respond? Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-48-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...

Sharing space, Thanksgiving grandma, and an orphan returns home. 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: Share space in outer space. Read it at God’s Big WORLD.Explore: “Thanksgiving Grandma” Welcomes Guests. Read it at WORLDkids.Discern: Orphaned Teen Returns to Relatives. Read it at...

How do we sort through headlines about campus protests and guest speakers getting shouted down? We’re joined by WORLD Arts and Culture Editor Collin Garbarino to ask: What’s happening on America’s college campuses?Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-47-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...

Are parents failing to prepare kids to flourish in the adult world? Is the world simply not built for human flourishing? Or is the truth somewhere in between? Kelsey and Jonathan explore the pressing themes of a viral video.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-46-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...

Tiny birds, big volcanos, and refugees in need. Read along online. (https://newscoach.gwnews.com/podcasts/play-by-play-november-17-2023)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: She saves tiny birds. Read it at God's Big WORLD.Explore: Out of the Lagoon! Read it at WORLDkids.Discern: Suffering Afghans Flee...

How have society’s attitudes shifted regarding children and families? And what does that do to a culture? On today's episode, we’re joined by WJI graduate Chiara Lamberti and WORLD’s Jenny...

Something old for something new. How does a classical conversation tool help us sort through current events? Kelsey and Jonathan answer a listener question about Aristotle’s Five Common Topics.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-44-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...

Hidden cities, stolen paintings, and a house divided. Read along online. (https://newscoach.gwnews.com/podcasts/play-by-play-november-3-2023)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: Would you live here? Read it at God’s Big WORLD. Explore: A Painting Returns Home. Read it at WORLDkids.Discern: A New Speaker...

How should we respond to Christians “deconstructing” their faith? We’re joined by God’s Big WORLD editor Amy Auten to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of deconstruction.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/articles/Concurrently-Ep-43-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...

On October 7, Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. In response, Israel declared war. At the request of listeners, we're exploring the history and worldviews behind this conflict.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/pages/Concurrently-Ep-42-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...

 Welcome to the Play-by-Play. The Play-by-Play is a new resource from the News Coach. 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. Read along online. (https://newscoach.gwnews.com/podcasts/play-by-play-october-20-2023) Today's Stories:  Discover: The walls have a story. Read it at God’s Big WORLD.  Explore: Oldest Skydiver. Read it at WORLDkids.  Discern:...

Today on Concurrently, we’re continuing the conversation by responding to listener feedback on school choice, cancel culture, Christian nationalism, and more.Check out The Concurrently Companion (https://media.gwnews.com/images/pages/Concurrently-Ep-41-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...