Parenting Tomorrow's Leaders

Have you ever thought about how difficult a simply activity like attending church could be for a special needs family?  Listen as Sandra Peoples discusses what churches could do to partner with special needs parents.  I highly encourage you to share this episode with your pastor or children's pastor at your church so they can learn how to reach this group of people. Sandra Peoples, is a leading voice in the disability community as an encourager to special-needs parents. She has been a member of a special-needs family since the day she was born. Her older sister has Down syndrome, and in 2010 her son James was diagnosed with autism. Sandra is the executive editor for Key Ministry and Not Alone, and her writing has been featured by FamilyLife Today, DaySpring, Parenting Teens ( aka LifeWay), and (in)courage. Sandra, her husband, and their two boys live outside of Houston. You can connect with her at her website and you can preorder her book at Amazon.

Do you ever wonder how having a special needs sibling will affect your traditional child?  Listen as Sandra Peoples shares her story of first being a special needs sibling, and now a special needs parent. Sandra Peoples, is a leading voice in the disability community as an encourager to special-needs parents. She has been a member of a special-needs family since the day she was born. Her older sister has Down syndrome, and in 2010 her son James was diagnosed with autism. Sandra is the executive editor for Key Ministry and Not Alone, and her writing has been featured by FamilyLife Today, DaySpring, Parenting Teens ( aka LifeWay), and (in)courage. Sandra, her husband, and their two boys live outside of Houston. You can connect with her at her website and you can preorder her book at Amazon.

Are you the parent of a special needs child who is struggling with your child’s diagnosis?  Do you need encouragement in your day to day life?  Or maybe you need some perspective on what it is like to have a special needs child and how you can bless another family in this situation.  Today Sandra Peoples shares her story of receiving an autism diagnosis for her son, and what it is like to raise a special needs child.  She shares that even though a special needs diagnosis might be your plan B it is actually God’s plan A for your life and the life of your child. Sandra Peoples, is a leading voice in the disability community as an encourager to special-needs parents. She has been a member of a special-needs family since the day she was born. Her older sister has Down syndrome, and in 2010 her son James was diagnosed with autism. Sandra is the executive editor for Key Ministry and Not Alone, and her writing has been featured by FamilyLife Today, DaySpring, Parenting

Are you raising an entitled child? How can you be sure? Listen today as Amber Lia discusses her book Parenting Scripts  and reveals what she believes are the key triggers to raising entitled children. Amber Lia is a former high school English teacher who earned her BA in English Literature from and her Master’s Degree in Leadership and Educational Administration. She is a girly-girl to the core, and finds a lot of humor in the fact that she has a “TESTOSTER-HOME”! Amber and her husband Guy own a production company called Storehouse Media Group,   and have been married eleven years.  They parent 4 boys who they are raising to be knights.

Have you ever known what your child needs you to do to help them learn a lesson but been afraid of following through because you were worried about what other parents, teachers, or friends might think of you? Today Amber Lia discusses her book Parenting Scripts  and she shares with us how being a consistent and effective parent takes some very thick skin. Amber Lia is a former high school English teacher who earned her BA in English Literature from and her Master’s Degree in Leadership and Educational Administration. She is a girly-girl to the core, and finds a lot of humor in the fact that she has a “TESTOSTER-HOME”! Amber and her husband Guy own a production company called Storehouse Media Group,   and have been married eleven years.  They parent 4 boys who they are raising to be knights.

Do you ever strugle to find the best way to confront your children?  Do you ever leave a confrontation wishing you could have said something better or different?  Today Amber Lia discusses her book Parenting Scripts  which gives us a plan on how to confront our children with common issues.  This is a super practical conversation (and book) which you can apply to your parenting journey.  Amber Lia is a former high school English teacher who earned her BA in English Literature from and her Master’s Degree in Leadership and Educational Administration. She is a girly-girl to the core, and finds a lot of humor in the fact that she has a “TESTOSTER-HOME”! Amber and her husband Guy own a production company called Storehouse Media Group,   and have been married eleven years.  They parent 4 boys who they are raising to be knights.

Is your instinct as a parent to step in, or to pray?  Today Teri Lynne Underwood discusses her book Praying for Girls and explains the importance of taking a step back in our parenting and giving the Holy Spirit a chance to work in our children's so they learn to rely on Him rather than on us as they grown and mature. If you are interested in becoming a part time Alive and Well teacher you can check out their website and then email julierupp@parentingtomorrowsleaders for more information. Teri Lynne Underwood leads prayers for girls, a popular online community for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and anyone else who wants to invest in praying for the girls in their lives. A writer, ministry speaker, and Bible study teacher, she is a frequent contributor to parenting blogs and is consistently on the hunt for ways to communicate truth with grace, and if possible, humor.  Teri Lynne and her husband live in northern Alabama with their teenage daughter.

Do you step in with your children more than you should?  Today Teri Lynne Underwood discusses her book Praying for Girls and shares honestly about how we could be crippling our chidlren by stepping in too quickly. If you are interested in becoming a part time Alive and Well teacher you can check out their website and then email julierupp@parentingtomorrowsleaders for more information. Teri Lynne Underwood leads prayers for girls, a popular online community for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and anyone else who wants to invest in praying for the girls in their lives. A writer, ministry speaker, and Bible study teacher, she is a frequent contributor to parenting blogs and is consistently on the hunt for ways to communicate truth with grace, and if possible, humor.  Teri Lynne and her husband live in northern Alabama with their teenage daughter.

Do you ever wonder why teens today have so much anxiety and if there is anything we as parents can do about it?  Today Teri Lynne Underwood discusses her book Praying for Girls and how we can help our children point to Jesus when they are struggling with anxiety.  She also gives practical tips on how to minimize the amount of anxiety they have in their life. If you are interested in becoming a part time Alive and Well teacher you can check out their website and then email julierupp@parentingtomorrowsleaders for more information. Teri Lynne Underwood leads prayers for girls, a popular online community for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and anyone else who wants to invest in praying for the girls in their lives. A writer, ministry speaker, and Bible study teacher, she is a frequent contributor to parenting blogs and is consistently on the hunt for ways to communicate truth with grace, and if possible, humor.  Teri Lynne and her husband live in northern Alabama with their teenage daughter.

Do you feel like memorizing scripture is something your children's pastor should do with your children but it is not really your responsibility?  Listen today as Jody Saunders explains how we can mold our child's heart and worldview using God's word.  Jody also shares many practical ways to make memorizing scripture a fun activity in your home.  Be sure to check out some of Jody's FREE RESOURCES as well as her YouTube Channel that your kids will love! If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe, review, and share the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.

Do you ever struggle finding the motivation to help your children memorize Scripture?  Listen today as Jody Saunders explains the importance of hiding God's word in the hearts of our children, and the lasting impact she believes this can make.  Jody also shares many practical ways to make memorizing scripture a fun activity in your home.  Be sure to check out some of Jody's FREE RESOURCES as well. If you have not yet done so, be sure to subscribe, review, and share the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio.

Are you concerned with the amount of time your child spends in front of a screen? Today, Brad Mathias from iShine discusses practical ways that we can give the gospel a louder voice than media in the lives of our children. Brad is president of Bema Media LLC, the parent company of iShine. He also serves as co-pastor of the Four Winds Anglican Mission in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Brad and his wife, Paige, have been married for over twenty-two years and are the parents of three teenagers.  Brad is actively engaged in public ministry to families in crisis and is an ardent outdoorsman, adventurer, and lifelong fan of road-tripping. Be sure to check out his book Roadtrip to Redemption as well as his blog

Do you ever wish there was a Christian alternative to TV, social media, and music?  Well today, Brad Mathias shares about iShine, the world's largets preteen Christian media group. Brad is president of Bema Media LLC, the parent company of iShine. He also serves as co-pastor of the Four Winds Anglican Mission in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Brad and his wife, Paige, have been married for over twenty-two years and are the parents of three teenagers.  Brad is actively engaged in public ministry to families in crisis and is an ardent outdoorsman, adventurer, and lifelong fan of road-tripping. Be sure to check out his book Roadtrip to Redemption as well as his blog

Do you ever feel like you don't have enough energy to make it through the day?  Do you have chronic head or body aches that make it difficult to focus on the task at hand?   Today Alison Buehler shares how her life changed when she started focusing on making healthy life choices with her food as well as her stress management.  We are discussing her Ted Talk “Why Wellness Needs a New Set of Glasses”.  She also references her books Rethinking Women’s Health:  A Guide to Wellness and Growing the Good Life:  Lessons in Parenting, Gardening, Health, and Meaningful Living which you can find on Amazon. Alison Buehler and her husband, inspire families to create lives full of purpose, vitality, community, and connection.  Alison earned her doctoral degree in educational leadership, and found her niche in nonprofits ten years ago when she decided to combine chasing her passions with chasing her children. She currently directs of The Homestead Educ

Have you ever known that you need to make healthy choices, but you just don't feel like you are able to make the sacrifices necessary to follow through with those choices? Today Alison Bueller discusses her journey to health and wellness, and discusses the incredible transformation she has seen in her own life and the life of her children.  We are discussing her Ted Talk “Why Wellness Needs a New Set of Glasses”.  She also references her books Rethinking Women’s Health:  A Guide to Wellness and Growing the Good Life:  Lessons in Parenting, Gardening, Health, and Meaningful Living which you can find on Amazon. Alison Buehler and her husband, inspire families to create lives full of purpose, vitality, community, and connection.  Alison earned her doctoral degree in educational leadership, and found her niche in nonprofits ten years ago when she decided to combine chasing her passions with chasing her children. She currently directs of The Homestead Educa

Have you ever felt like God is no where to be seen?  Have you struggled to believe He has a purpose for the mess your life is in? Today Robert Beeson shares his own personal struggle, and explains how our perspective can dramatically change the capacity at which we are able to see God's will in our lives. To learn more about the Solo Parent Society, or to start your own Solo Parent Group, be sure to check out their website. I would also encourage you to purchase a copy of Robert's book, Going Solo. Robert Beeson is the Founder Essential Records, Former SVP of Provident Music Group. Founder, iShine & Solo Parent Society. Author of 'Going Solo" with Focus on the Family. 

Are you a solo parent or do you know a solo parent? Do you ever feel overwhelmed in this season of your life? Do you ever struggle knowing how to reach out to the solo parents in your own life?  Today Robert Beeson opens our eyes to the day in and day out life of a solo parent. He gives us practical advice on how to encourage someone in this season of their life, as well as encouragement for the solo parents out there. To learn more about the Solo Parent Society, or to start your own Solo Parent Group, be sure to check out their website. I would also encourage you to purchase a copy of Robert's book, Going Solo. Robert Beeson is the Founder Essential Records, Former SVP of Provident Music Group. Founder, iShine & Solo Parent Society. Author of 'Going Solo" with Focus on the Family. 

Have you ever felt like you are too busy for your own good?  You will love Tricia's insights on creating family priorities, and how to practically stick to those priorities on a day to day basis. Tricia Goyer is a homeschooling mom of 10 and grandmother of 4.  She is the founder of Hope pregnancy Center and now leads a teen mom support group in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She has written over 70 books and today we are discussing her book Walk It Out:  The Radical Result of Living God's Word One Step at a Time.

Today Tricia Goyer inspires us through her own personal story of how God spoke to her through a deepening relationship with Him. Tricia Goyer is a homeschooling mom of 10 and grandmother of 4.  She is the founder of Hope pregnancy Center and now leads a teen mom support group in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She has written over 70 books and today we are discussing her book Walk It Out:  The Radical Result of Living God's Word One Step at a Time.

Tricia Goyer is a homeschooling mom of 10 and grandmother of 4.  She is the founder of Hope pregnancy Center and now leads a teen mom support group in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She has written over 70 books and today we are discussing her book Walk It Out:  The Radical Result of Living God's Word One Step at a Time. I pray that you are inspired to grow in your own personal walk from Tricia's words, and from that inspiration allow your children to grow in their walk as well.