Talking with Kids about Difficult Topics

Halley Clarke

Halley Clarke gives practical tips on how to breach difficult topics with children in ways that are developmentally appropriate.

Introduction to the Series

Lee Campbell
1 Corinthians 1:3-9

You might say the city of Corinth was the Las Vegas of the ancient world. As Paul writes to the worldly church in Corinth, he does not start out with a rebuke for their debauched lifestyles, but with who they are in Christ. He reminds them of their amazing identity in Christ as the called out ones, that they belong to God because of Christ, and He gives us all we need because of Christ.

Positive Sibling Relationships

Gloria McCallum
1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Gloria talks about healthy ways to help siblings get along and learn about relationships from each other.

Praying for Your Children

Patrice McCormac
1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Patrice McCormac talks about challenges to praying for our children and how to overcome these various hurdles.

The Reign of David:Uniting the Nation

Scott Risley
2 Samuel 2-6

Although King David was far from a perfect man or king, we can learn from his rich emotional life. He openly expressed himself to God, acted on the teachings of the Word, kept his eyes on God not people, and he realized that people will respect a passionate, expressive person. Finally, he enjoyed being with God's people.

Mission Driven Parenting

Brad Oatney
2 Samuel 2-6

Brad Oatney reflects on ways he had to assess and correct his parenting throughout the past 30 years in order to stick to his mission of raising children who love and serve the Lord.

Parenting in the Age of Social Media

Emily Meister
2 Samuel 2-6

Emily Meister talks about the impact social media has on adolescents and gives tips on how parents can model healthy relationships with tech and social media.

Cultivating God's Heart for the Poor

Patty Young
2 Samuel 2-6

God makes it clear in His word that His heart is with the poor. Patty Young speaks honestly about hold-ups we may have about getting our families involved with those who are poor, as well as practical tips on how to do so.

Give Us a King

Dennis McCallum
1 Samuel 8-10

The time of the Judges is ending and the people clamor for a king like the other nations. Although God knows this will end badly for the Israelites, He agrees to their demand because He has a better king in mind for the future.