Raising Parents

Ever quit going to church because someone hurt your feelings? Ever leave one church and go to another because of personal feelings. We invite you to join us for our new series “Hurt By The Church” as we acknowledge hurts and seek healing in Jesus name.

Have you ever wondered what the counselor at your son/daughter's school knows that you don’t? On this podcast Pastor Harold interviews 14 year NCSD school counselor Stephanie Harrison to learn just that. Learn what influences, opportunities, and obstacles are present in your child's education.

Work is not a curse. It's a reality, and it can even be worship! Join Pastors Amy and Darren Adwalpalker for a theological and practical discussion about training children to be vital, contributing family members according to their age and stage.

What is “authoritative” parenting? How does it differ from other styles of parenting such as authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful parenting? Join Pastor Amy and Healing Place Counselor Cari Rothenhoefer (LCSW) for a discussion about how to create a climate of responsiveness to our children while maintaining clear expectations.

Parents are gifts to their children and need to know they are succeeding at loving and equipping them. Being strategic and intentional in parenting is one way to ensure your success. Today we offer some tips, tricks and hacks to add to your strategy that we are sure you will find useful.

Make memories that last without breaking the bank. Join our guest, Jen Rutkowski, military spouse & homeschool mom of three active boys as we discuss how to get what you and your family need this summer–whether rest, reconnection, nature, or adventure!

A young father and a grandfather discuss Biblical truth and life experience in an attempt to answer the question, “What does it take to be a Godly father?”

Catherine McNiel, author of Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline, invites us to consider that while moms may feel like they are struggling to practice their faith–unable to sit through church uninterrupted or have a “quiet time” with God– they are actually joining an ancient line of women living out a vibrant, God-ordained experience of mothering and self-giving love. Motherhood is spiritual! Ordinary acts of daily love and service can transform our souls.

Gain strategies for handling your child’s big feelings and your own triggered feelings as well. Learn what to say in the heat of the moment. Discover that conflict can even be an opportunity to teach your child a new skill! Join Pastor & Mom, Amy Adwalpalker, & Kyree Corbett, Director of Kids Works Preschool & Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor, for this keeping-it-real conversation.

On today’s episode we will be talking with Bryan and Jen Chadderdon about family and fitness. You wont want to miss it.

Discover the conversations and decisions that prioritize a joyful, peaceful, Christ-centered Christmas with your family.

Today we will be visiting with two youth pastors to answer the question, “What every youth pastor wants the parents of their youth to know”. Our guests are Pastor Jason Pierantoni and Brittney Valentine, youth pastors at Highland Park Community Church.

Becoming parents changes the marriage relationship. Parenthood is a blessing, yet also a source of new challenges, stress, and exhaustion. Hear from our guests, Ryan & Erin Ford, as they share about navigating the early years of parenting and being intentional to keep their marriage strong.

Defining Your Family’s Unique Values What do you value most? Are you living those values out in your family? Get clear on what you believe your family is uniquely called to and courageously prioritize these activities, letting the rest go! Live in such a way that your values show up in the lives of your kids.

Get to know your hosts, Pastor Harold, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and Pastor Amy, a mom & educator. Laugh with them about the growth that parenting has brought and catch a glimpse of how your journey as a parent can be enriched, benefiting your whole family.