Parent Talks

Oct 28 2024 13 ep. 29 mins 4

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‘Parent Talks’ is a podcast for parents from parents. We live in community! What that means is that we parent together, supporting each other and lifting each other up. Parenting can bring much joy but there are also times when it can be difficult. ‘Parent Talks’ will celebrate parenting joys and give insight into the more difficult days. ‘Parent Talks’ is a place where we invite Jesus into our parenting. Come, join our community of parents. Parent Talks is a part of 412 Ministries

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Ep 2. - The Sticky Gospel

Oct 28 2024 29 mins

This episode we dive into chapter 2 of Sticky Faith as we reflect on the importance of nurturing an authentic, long-lasting faith in our children by encouraging open conversations about doubts and integrating faith into everyday life. For more info and resources visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gatewaycrc.org/parenttalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear from you!

Ep 1. The Not So Sticky Faith Reality

Oct 21 2024 36 mins

This episode we dive into the importance of developing a long-lasting, faith-centered identity in children and young adults, highlighting how we as families, churches, and communities can nurture a faith that "sticks" beyond adolescence. For more info and resources visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gatewaycrc.org/parenttalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would love to hear from you!

BONUS EPISODE - Epilogue

Dec 18 2023 6 mins

Thank you for joining us over the past 10 weeks as we've explored Habits of the Household. In this final episode we share our closing thoughts and encouragements as we explored the epilogue. Friends, we pray this series has been a blessing to you as you continue your amazing work of spiritual formation in the home. For more info and resources visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gatewaycrc.org/

Ep 10 - Bedtime

Dec 18 2023 35 mins

Join us as we dive into Chapter 9 and explore the importance of conversation. "Bedtime is a moment, for parent and child, to acknowledge that at the end of the day, God loves us. No matter our failures, we can rest in grace. Bedtime liturgies use habitual prayers to find words (and actions) that incorporate the truths of the gospel into our routines - especially at the momen

Ep. 9 - Conversation

Dec 11 2023 33 mins

Join us as we dive into Chapter 9 and explore the importance of conversation. "Conversation is the rhythm that turns family into friends and friends into family. Teaching habits of conversation is the way we begin teaching habits of friendship." - Justin Whitmel Earley For more info and resources visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠gatewaycrc.org/parenttalks⁠⁠⁠⁠ We would lov

Ep. 8 - Play

Dec 04 2023 31 mins

Join us as we dive into Chapter 8 and explore the idea of play. "Getting lost in fun and imaginative play is an echo of the kingdom to come, a sign of a world that is full of joy. Practising good habits of play is a way of cultivating a more Christian imagination that foreshadows the kingdom to come." - Justin Whitmel Earley For more info and resources visit ⁠⁠�

Ep. 7 - Work

Dec 01 2023 30 mins

In this weeks episode we explore Work as a Habit of the Household. We were all created by God for good work. It's our job as parents to teach our children the spiritual dignity of work and showcase all the good work there is inside and outside the household. "Work is not just a way to make ends of life meet, work is better understood as an end that makes meaning of life.&

Ep. 6 - Marriage

Nov 20 2023 27 mins

In this week's episode we dive into Marriage as a Habit of the Household which at first glance may seem a little strange but the covenant love of marriage is the foundation of love in the family. Habits of working on covenant love reveals the core truth of the family; binding love sets us free. "The story of the world begins and ends, in a wedding." -Justin Whitmel

Ep. 5 - Family Devotions

Nov 13 2023 30 mins

In this episode we explore Family Devotions. We may have this picture of the "perfect family" having "perfect devotions" but the reality is that it's not about perfect... it's about practice. "Do something rather than nothing." You'll hear that phrase repeated both in the book and this week's episode. "Making a habit of teaching

Ep 4 - Screen Time

Nov 06 2023 35 mins

In this episode we dive into the topic of Screen Time. Screen time can feel like a battle at times. Though it may be one of the hardest sacrifices for us as parents, it's potentially one of the most important things we can do to help our kids thrive and grow into the people God created them to be. -Justin Whitmel Earley For more info and resources visit gatewaycrc.org/parentta