Episodes

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Jan. 19, 2023

The ONE Thing I Teach My Daughters about Boys

As a father, one of the things that keeps me awake at night is wondering, praying, and scheming about the kinds of men my daughters will marry. With that said, there is ONE thing I teach them about boys. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube...
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Jan. 12, 2023

Why Teaching Kids to Live Their Truth is a Terrible Idea

We must teach our kids truth in absolute terms. Urge them to reject the lie that they can construct their own reality. They must live in the reality God made, not one they make. Join us as we discuss why living out God's truth is the most life-giving thing we can do! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner...
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Jan. 5, 2023

How to Write a Family Vision Statement

Today we get to talk about one of our favorite things... building and implementing a family vision statement! Listen in as we discuss who you are as a family, why you exist, what you value, and what your mission is. All in light of the gospel. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now...
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Dec. 29, 2022

Why Your Family NEEDS a Mission

A marriage on mission fulfills the Great Commission in ways specific to how God designed marriage to flourish and function. In today's episode, we are unpacking Genesis 1:28 and seeing all God intends for our mission field. Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video epi...
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Dec. 22, 2022

The Best Way to Say No

What is the heart posture and the purpose behind our "no"? We'd like to contend that there are better ways to say no than others. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or find us on social media. If you'd lik...
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Dec. 15, 2022

Should Birthdays be a Big Deal?

We just celebrated our oldest's birthday and it prompted some great discussion on what it looks like to celebrate our kids in a Godly way. Why do we celebrate and how should we do it? Listen in to find out! Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting...
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Dec. 8, 2022

Part 2: How Can I Teach My Kids the Bible if I Don't Feel Like I Know it Well Enough?

Last week we started a conversation about what to do if you feel like you're unequipped to teach your kids the Bible. We're continuing that discussion this week! We hope you join. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FiercePare...
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Dec. 1, 2022

How Can I Teach My Kids the Bible if I Don't Feel Like I Know it Well Enough?

Have you ever found yourself in a position of not feeling fully equipped to answer your kid's tricky questions about the Bible? You're not alone! The good news is we don't have to be theologians to teach our kids scripture. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the...
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Nov. 17, 2022

What is Family Worship and How Do We Do It?

There are many ways to incorporate family worship into our day-to-day lives, and it may be easier to do than you think! Join us as we unpack some ways to worship God as a family inside our home... Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry,...
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Nov. 10, 2022

Don't Parent in a Vacuum!

One of the most important aspects of parenting is community. Today we are talking about some of the distinctives of Christian community and how those actually work themselves out with fellow parents in your life. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Par...
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Nov. 3, 2022

10 Pieces of Awesomely Terrible Parenting Advice

If you want to be a great parent, listen in to hear some of our awesomely terrible advice... Join us for a little fun, lots of satire, and some antidotes to these terrible pieces of advice. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit ...
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Oct. 27, 2022

Making End of Life Preparations

If you’re a young parent, there’s a good chance you’ve not given a ton of thought to how your death might affect your family. Today, that changes! Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or find us on social me...
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Oct. 20, 2022

Obedience vs. Compliance: 3 Reasons Why Kids Need to Obey Their Parents

All parents want their children to obey, but we’ll often settle for compliance. So what are the differences between obedience and compliance? That's what we'll be talking about today... Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit Fier...
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Oct. 13, 2022

The Perils of Loveless Parenting

Today, we take a closer look at the implications of 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 in regards to parenting. Even if we learn all of the right parenting tricks and tips, but have not love, we gain nothing... Join us as we continue unpacking.  Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more...
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Oct. 6, 2022

5 Guiding Principles as You Shepherd Your Child’s Sexuality

In this episode, we want to offer five principles that have helped us as we’ve navigated this tricky terrain. We hope they bless you as you faithfully steward the children God has entrusted to your care! Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting mi...
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Sept. 29, 2022

Love Christ, Love What You Do, and Love Who You Do it With

It's easy to let the overwhelming nature of parenting rob you of joy, but throughout this episode, we discuss how to find joy and love in the middle of the mundane. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or fi...
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Sept. 29, 2022

Love Christ, Love What You Do, and Love Who You Do it With

It's easy to let the overwhelming nature of parenting rob you of joy, but throughout this episode, we discuss how to find joy and love in the middle of the mundane. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or fi...
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Sept. 29, 2022

Love Christ, Love What You Do, and Love Who You Do it With

It's easy to let the overwhelming nature of parenting rob you of joy, but throughout this episode, we discuss how to find joy and love in the middle of the mundane. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or fi...
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Sept. 22, 2022

Responding without ANGER? (Scott and Kristen Kedersha)

There is power in thoughtfully responding to our kids when they misbehave. Today we interviewed Scott and Kristen Kedersha (they have 4 boys) about better ways to respond without getting angry. Scott's blog: https://www.scottkedersha.com Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn...
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Sept. 22, 2022

Responding without ANGER? (Scott and Kristen Kedersha)

There is power in thoughtfully responding to our kids when they misbehave. Today we interviewed Scott and Kristen Kedersha (they have 4 boys) about better ways to respond without getting angry. Scott's blog: https://www.scottkedersha.com Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn...
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Sept. 22, 2022

Responding without ANGER? (Scott and Kristen Kedersha)

There is power in thoughtfully responding to our kids when they misbehave. Today we interviewed Scott and Kristen Kedersha (they have 4 boys) about better ways to respond without getting angry. Scott's blog: https://www.scottkedersha.com Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn...
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Sept. 15, 2022

Your ONE Job to Do

Parents make countless decisions concerning their kids every day. This ONE job description can help make the small decisions clearer. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or find us on social media. If you'd...
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Sept. 15, 2022

Your ONE Job to Do

Parents make countless decisions concerning their kids every day. This ONE job description can help make the small decisions clearer. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or find us on social media. If you'd...
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Sept. 15, 2022

Your ONE Job to Do

Parents make countless decisions concerning their kids every day. This ONE job description can help make the small decisions clearer. Visit https://thenewsisgood.com to learn what it means to follow Jesus. Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w To learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or find us on social media. If you'd...