Episodes
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Fully Devoted Family | Episode #4 | Worship
In this episode of the LC Parents Podcast, part of the Fully Devoted Family series, Ally Evans talks with Rob and Cassidy Estevez about worship as a spiritual habit parents can build into everyday life. Rob, worship pastor at Life.Church’s Oklahoma City campus, and Cassidy, who leads worship...
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Fully Devoted Family | Episode #3 | Community
In this episode of the LC Parents Podcast, part of the Fully Devoted Family series, Ally Evans talks with Kayla Siegman about the spiritual discipline of biblical community. Kayla shares a deeply personal story and how their life group became the turning point toward healing — a powerful picture…
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Fully Devoted Family | Episode #2 | Serving
In this episode of the LC Parents Podcast, part of the Fully Devoted Family series, Ally Evans talks with Justin Edge and his daughter Brooklyn Edge about the spiritual habit of serving. Justin shares how watching his parents quietly serve neighbors — fixing a hot water tank, delivering a meal,...
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Fully Devoted Family | Episode #1 | Attending Church
FOR PARENTS If you're in the thick of making church a non-negotiable for a reluctant kid or teen, this episode is an encouragement that consistency — even when it's resisted in the moment — is doing more than you can see right now. TOPICS DISCUSSED Why consistent church attendance matters more…
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Discipling Your Kids at Home with DawnCheré Wilkerson
In this episode of the LC Parents Podcast, Ally Evans sits down with singer, songwriter, pastor, and mom of four, DawnCheré Wilkerson. DawnCheré shares her family's story — including eight years of infertility before welcoming four children — and opens up about what it really looks like to…
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Raising Digital Natives: Helping Our Kids Thrive with Technology
Dr. Burns shares three simple, powerful ways parents can lead well in a digital age: Protect your tables – creating intentional space for connection and conversation Take back bedrooms – prioritizing sleep, safety, and shared spaces Steward your clocks – being intentional with the limited time…
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Raising Resilient Kids: Lessons from Chris & Cindy Beall
In this episode of the LC Parents Podcast, host Ally Evans sits down with Chris and Cindy Beall to talk about the joys and challenges of raising kids in a Christ-centered home. They share personal stories, parenting wisdom, and faith-based principles that have shaped their family. Whether you’re…
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Raising Adults: Guiding Kids Toward the Future
You'll hear insights on balancing being protective while giving your kids independence, and why it's more important than ever for parents to be informed and engaged in the digital world. Tune in for actionable advice to help set your kids up for success! Resources: The Anxious Generation A…
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LC Parents Podcast - Stay Here - Jacob Coyne
Links and other resources mentioned John 5 Book: Stay Here by Jacob Coyne Stay Here | Suicide Prevention Training Stay Here | Student Ambassadors Stay Here Website: stayhere.live The Hope Line - 24 Hour Free Live Chat Instagram - @stayhereorg Axis resources: A Parents Guide to Suicide - Self-Harm...
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Parenting in the Age of Anxiety: The Anxious Generation
We want to hear from you! Was there a topic on this episode that you were excited to hear more about? Comment below! Looking for more resources on this topic? We’ve got you covered! Check out these incredible resources below: Anxious Generation A Parent’s Guide to Teens & Social Media (Axis...
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Navigating Parenthood In the Digital Age
Parenting the next generation can sometimes feel like we have little aliens living in our homes. Their technology, knowledge, awareness, and sometimes even their questions can be very challenging to navigate. We could go as far as to say we have never, in history, had to navigate what our kids…
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Simple and Intentional Discipleship For Your Home
Have you ever wondered as a parent… Am I discipling my child the right way? Is what I’m teaching them actually sticking? Bringing Jesus into our parenting can be challenging. Whether it’s because we feel like what we say isn’t getting through to our kids, we feel overwhelmed with all the parent...
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Let's Talk About LifeKids and Switch
Join us as we uncover in-depth conversations about our curriculum, heartwarming stories, and share the inspiring moments that make LifeKids and Switch an integral part of our church family. Together, let's celebrate the journey of faith and family as we navigate the joys and challenges of raising…
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Inspiring Your Kids & Students to Make a Difference
In this podcast, Ally Evans and Dr. Tim Elmore share different stories of young people doing amazing things that have influenced many people even to this day. You can find Dr. Elmore’s new book, I Can’t Wait, on Amazon!
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Why You Shouldn't Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You
Just in time to head back to school, pastors Ally Evans and Will Hutcherson are discussing a topic that is heavy on many hearts right now: anxiety. Anxiety is a normal human response to stress, but sometimes it takes more control over us than we would like. In this episode, Will walks us through...
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How To Raise Digital Natives
This month, Ally Evans and Tracy Foster are talking about how to do something that has never been done before—raise a generation of digital natives. You don't want to miss this conversation on setting the stage for the use of technology, the effects of video games on our kids' brains, and how to...
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Three Big Questions that Change Every Teenager with Kara Powell
Time to tap into the ever-elusive minds of teenagers! On this episode, Next Generation Research Specialist, Kara Powell, chats with Ally Evans about the three biggest questions that our teenagers—and really all of us—are asking. They discuss where our kids are looking for answers and how we can...
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Developing through Diversity and Disabilities in my Family
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. It is critical to bring attention to the victories and struggles that families with kids who have special needs experience. Join Ally and Sherry as they talk about who needs to be advocated for, how to speak up for yourself, and what it looks...
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Dealing with Drama
On this episode, Ally and Michelle address blended families and our internal narratives. Whether you are part of a blended family or not, this discussion reminds us all to stay rooted in the right things—not the drama going on around us, but God's Truth for us. Don’t do this alone. Whether you…
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The Secret to Your Kid's Best Behavior
We are finally going there—unlocking the secret to your kid's best behavior. But the answer might be different than you think. Join Ally and Kaitlyn as they talk about the behavior cycle and the change that they have both made that's proved to be a game-changer in their lives and families. 1.…
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What Difference Do I Make?
Another one of those big questions we all must answer is this: What difference do I make? We want to know why we are here, our calling, our purpose, and how to move past our fears. Jessica and Ally discuss how we often find answers to these big questions through small acts of service and...
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Who Am I? Identity Crisis
One of the biggest questions every kid has to answer is: Who am I? There are multiple voices that try to inform the answer to that question, and those voices rarely say the same thing at the same volume. James and Ally discuss how we can help our kids cut through the confusion and show up in the...
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How Do I Talk to My Kids About Technology?
Often times, when we’re looking for answers about how to teach our kids to engage with technology well, we are met with blank faces and more big questions. But what if there’s a simple way to frame up this conversation? Join Ally and Tracy as they provide practical steps we can take to create a...
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Talking About Trauma...
What if there is a way to address our responses to pain, become more present to our kids, and stay grounded as parents? This month, Ally Evans and special guest, Matthias J Barker, help us reframe conversations around trauma and start thinking about it more wisely. Check out the Discussion Guide...
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Solving the Connection Problem
On this episode, Ally, James, and Charlie help answer your questions! From the challenge of getting our kids to open up more, to teaching them the value of education, to figuring out how to move forward when you have messed up—the wisdom shared will help you connect with your kids in deeper, more...
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Don’t Squeeze the Lizard
Growing up, Jason used to chase and capture lizards with his brothers. He quickly learned that when he squeezed a lizard too tightly, it would run for its life as soon as it was released. What happens when we hold our kids tightly like that? Check out this episode to hear what our guest, Jason…
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How to Avoid Superstar Syndrome
In our culture, many of us can fall into “superstar syndrome.” Meaning, we think we need to be an all-star Jesus follower with a degree in EUS (Everything Under the Sun) for our kids to turn out right—and that’s just not true. Instead, it’s the transparency about our failures that actually mean...
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The Art of Argument
What if there really is a formula for successfully parenting through conflict? What if the “formula” is more like a kindergartener’s basic house drawing? In this episode, Dr. Amy Newberry continues to share simple, impactful insights to inform our family’s conflict management strategy. Talk this...
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The Bottleneck Effect
Have you ever had a blow up at your kids? Or wondered if it was really helpful to make them say sorry when you know they’re not? Amy Newberry, a child counselor, is back to help us learn how to deal with conflict and avoid the bottleneck effect. Talk this episode over with your spouse, LifeGroup,...
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Can We See the Big Picture?
On this episode, father-daughter duo, David and Riley, share the secret to great family time and relationships that last. And it’s not rocket science! Throughout the episode, we are encouraged to capitalize on the simple things that happen consistently versus the complex things that only happen...
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How to Discipline Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind
It’s one of the biggest topics of all-time for parents: Discipline! We have Amy, a child counselor, on the podcast for the last part of our series all about discovering how our faith impacts our parenting. On this episode, we talk about three tips that will help you correct your kids in a...
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Does It Really Matter Who My Kid's Friends Are?
We’ve all heard the expression, “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” But does it really matter who my kid’s friends are? How do I make sure they make the ‘right’ friends? We have Deleise, a mom of four, on the podcast for part three of our series all about discovering how our...
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The Formula to Raising Kids Who Really Love Jesus
Looking for a formula to guarantee your kids will love Jesus? What if you’re new to following Jesus yourself? We have Robin Meadows, author of Overwhelmed By My Blessings, back with us for part two of our series all about discovering how our faith impacts our parenting. On this episode, we talk...
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I’m Overwhelmed! How Do I Fix My Kids?
Is the bathroom the only place to find peace in your home? Oh, not there either? We get it. We have Robin Meadows, author of Overwhelmed By My Blessings, on the podcast to kick off a brand new series where we discover how our faith impacts our parenting. On this episode, we talk about those times...
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Who’s Teaching Your Kid About Sex?
In a culture that shouts all kinds of bad ideas at our kids about sex and sexuality, how can we equip our kids with habits and practices that help them live a life that honors God? This month on the LC Parents Podcast, we hear from James Meehan as he shares how Life.Church and parents can partner...
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The Preteen Phase: It Can Actually Be Fun
This month on the LC Parents Podcast, we sit down with a dad and one of the creators of the Loop Show, Greg Castle. We’re talking about YouTube, connecting with your preteens, the value of coming to church, and what this year has taught us in our parenting journey!
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Help! My Plate Is Too Full
When adding one more thing to our plate seems too overwhelming to bear, but we also want to love and lead our families well, we can feel at a crossroads. This month on the podcast, we have Dana Williams with us to talk about how to use our family’s daily rhythms to help our kids grow closer to...
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Why Do My Kids Have Meltdowns?
As parents, we've all dealt with meltdowns at one time or another. How can we make sure we're responding with love? Tune in to get tips about discipline, and hear how we get to the heart behind the behavior.
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Keeping Our Kids Safe on Digital Devices
Parenting has changed a lot since we were kids. How can we make sure our kids are staying safe while also communicating that we trust them? This month, we sit down with Titania Jordan from Bark.us to discuss internet and social media monitoring, and how we can navigate parenting in the digital...
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Why We're Excited About Back to School Season
It's back to school season, and we know it looks entirely different than it did last year! No matter what, our heart is to connect your family to God, community, and the Church. Tune in to hear about what we're doing in LifeKids and Switch right now, and hear about relevant resources specifically...
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When Should I Get My Kids a Smartphone?
How do we make sure a smartphone doesn’t take our place as the most influential person in our child’s life? In this episode, David Eaton, Co-Founder and President of Axis and author of Smartphone Sanity, talks about some of the tools available to parents for navigating this sea of uncertainty.
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Help! My Kids Are Doubting God
What do we do when our kids are having doubts about who God is? Guests Cindy Beall and Jenn Jewell sit down with us to talk about how we can trust in the Lord even when we experience challenges, and teach our kids to do the same! Whether you started following Jesus sixty years ago or six days…
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Your Kids - Unfiltered
Have you ever tried to shield your child from the woes of the world? Us, too! In this episode, a father, author, and Generation Z expert Dr. Tim Elmore discusses how parents can learn about the hidden challenges of the most anxious population, and how you can help your child overcome them.
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Helping Our Kids Emotionally Exhale
Our kids are fighting anxiety, depression, and despair like never before. In this episode of the podcast, Will Hutcherson, a pastor and speaker is here to talk about how we can help our kids "emotionally exhale" and overcome despair through conversation and connection!
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How to Be a Hope-Dealer During COVID-19
During a season of physical distancing, how can we spread the hope of Christ and serve others rather than backing away? In this episode, we have Oklahoma's Director of Child Welfare Services and Pediatrician Deb Shropshire with us to discuss how we can be hope-dealers to every person we interact...
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Parenting Through A Pandemic
How do we parent our kids through a season of complete uncertainty? We sit down with two pastors to talk about practical ways to produce resilient kids in the face of doubt. Tune in for encouragement, support, and helpful resources!
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Empowering Kids With Different Abilities
What if we could flip the script and help kids view their perceived disabilities as superpowers? This month, we talk with Jennifer Reardon McSoley, an author and mom who is passionate about showing every child how they are uniquely and wonderfully made by our Creator! No matter what part you play...
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Beginning To Parent With The End In Mind
Being intentional with your kids sounds great on paper, but how do you make time for that when it's challenging enough making room for family dinner in your schedule? This month, we hear from a mom of two young adults about how her and her husband made intentionality a priority in their…
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What Does Partnering With My Church Really Look Like?
In this episode, we talk to two pastors at Life.Church about LifeKids and Switch ministries, and the ways that they're excited about coming alongside you as a parent! No matter what season your family is currently in, you'll hear about what it means to lean into your church and really partner…
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Home For The Holidays: A Blended Family's Story
Blending a family can be difficult, especially during the holiday season! With the right perspective and life-giving community, God can strengthen your family more than you could ever imagine. In this episode, we hear from two parents about what has worked for them during the holiday season in...
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The LC Parents Podcast is a monthly podcast where we get real about the struggles, victories, and laughs we share as parents. The podcast is hosted by the Life.Church NextGen team.
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