This month, Ally Evans and Tracy Foster are talking about how to do something that has never been done before—raise a generation of digital natives. You don't want to miss this conversation on setting the stage for the use of technology, the effects of video games on our kids' brains, and how to connect with our kids over what they are passionate about. What if video games are not the enemy and instead, an opportunity to build empathy and develop intentionally?

Time to tap into the ever-elusive minds of teenagers! On this episode, Next Generation Research Specialist, Kara Powell, chats with Ally Evans about the three biggest questions that our teenagers—and really all of us—are asking. They discuss where our kids are looking for answers and how we can help them process in light of the truth found in Jesus.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. It is critical to bring attention to the victories and struggles that families with kids who have special needs experience. Join Ally and Sherry as they talk about who needs to be advocated for, how to speak up for yourself, and what it looks like to step past the fear of saying or doing the wrong thing in order to love people who really just want to be seen.

On this episode, Ally and Michelle address blended families and our internal narratives. Whether you are part of a blended family or not, this discussion reminds us all to stay rooted in the right things—not the drama going on around us, but God's Truth for us.

We are finally going there—unlocking the secret to your kid's best behavior. But the answer might be different than you think. Join Ally and Kaitlyn as they talk about the behavior cycle and the change that they have both made that's proved to be a game-changer in their lives and families.

Another one of those big questions we all must answer is this: What difference do I make? We want to know why we are here, our calling, our purpose, and how to move past our fears. Jessica and Ally discuss how we often find answers to these big questions through small acts of service and generosity.

One of the biggest questions every kid has to answer is: Who am I? There are multiple voices that try to inform the answer to that question, and those voices rarely say the same thing at the same volume. James and Ally discuss how we can help our kids cut through the confusion and show up in the world with confidence.

Often times, when we’re looking for answers about how to teach our kids to engage with technology well, we are met with blank faces and more big questions. But what if there’s a simple way to frame up this conversation? Join Ally and Tracy as they provide practical steps we can take to create a healthy culture around technology in our families.

What if there is a way to address our responses to pain, become more present to our kids, and stay grounded as parents? This month, Ally Evans and special guest, Matthias J Barker, help us reframe conversations around trauma and start thinking about it more wisely. Check out the Discussion Guide and resources for this episode at https://leaders.life.church/lc-parents-podcast-discussion-guides/. Next steps and resources: - Don’t do this alone. Engage in biblical community by joining a...

On this episode, Ally, James, and Charlie help answer your questions! From the challenge of getting our kids to open up more, to teaching them the value of education, to figuring out how to move forward when you have messed up—the wisdom shared will help you connect with your kids in deeper, more meaningful ways. Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide and resources for this episode at...

In our culture, many of us can fall into “superstar syndrome.” Meaning, we think we need to be an all-star Jesus follower with a degree in EUS (Everything Under the Sun) for our kids to turn out right—and that’s just not true. Instead, it’s the transparency about our failures that actually mean more to our kids than the immediacy of our answers.

What if there really is a formula for successfully parenting through conflict? What if the “formula” is more like a kindergartener’s basic house drawing? In this episode, Dr. Amy Newberry continues to share simple, impactful insights to inform our family’s conflict management strategy. Download the Discussion Guide to talk it over at https://leaders.life.church/lc-parents-podcast-discussion-guides/ !

Have you ever had a blow up at your kids? Or wondered if it was really helpful to make them say sorry when you know they’re not? Amy Newberry, a child counselor, is back to help us learn how to deal with conflict and avoid the bottleneck effect. Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide and resources for this episode at https://leaders.life.church/lc-parents-podcast-discussion-guides/

On this episode, father-daughter duo, David and Riley, share the secret to great family time and relationships that last. And it’s not rocket science! Throughout the episode, we are encouraged to capitalize on the simple things that happen consistently versus the complex things that only happen occasionally.  Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide and resources for this episode at...

It’s one of the biggest topics of all-time for parents: Discipline! We have Amy, a child counselor, on the podcast for the last part of our series all about discovering how our faith impacts our parenting. On this episode, we talk about three tips that will help you correct your kids in a life-giving way. Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide and resources for this episode at...

We’ve all heard the expression, “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” But does it really matter who my kid’s friends are? How do I make sure they make the ‘right’ friends? We have Deleise, a mom of four, on the podcast for part three of our series all about discovering how our faith impacts our parenting.  Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide and resources for this episode at...

Looking for a formula to guarantee your kids will love Jesus? What if you’re new to following Jesus yourself? We have Robin Meadows, author of Overwhelmed By My Blessings, back with us for part two of our series all about discovering how our faith impacts our parenting. On this episode, we talk about how consistency in our own faith can root our family in Christ. Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends!...

Is the bathroom the only place to find peace in your home? Oh, not there either? We get it. We have Robin Meadows, author of Overwhelmed By My Blessings, on the podcast to kick off a brand new series where we discover how our faith impacts our parenting. On this episode, we talk about those times when we feel overwhelmed and hear the secret to creating peace in your family.  Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide at...

In a culture that shouts all kinds of bad ideas at our kids about sex and sexuality, how can we equip our kids with habits and practices that help them live a life that honors God? This month on the LC Parents Podcast, we hear from James Meehan as he shares how Life.Church and parents can partner together to lead our kids through sexual integrity. Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup, or friends! Check out the Discussion Guide at...