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The Couch Time Podcast

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The Couch Time Podcast is a weekly resource that gives parents tools to help them connect with their kids and point them to Jesus. Hosted by Ryan, Caleb, and Stephen. A ministry to parents of Grace Students. Website: graceky.org/students

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  1. EP 153: Who is Joey Koo? (New Director of Student Ministry at the Fort Thomas Campus)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 153: Who is Joey Koo? (New Director of Student Ministry at the Fort Thomas Campus) Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen & Ryan interview the new Director of Student Ministry at the Fort Thomas Campus: Joey Koo! Listen to get to know a little bit about Joey and his...

  2. EP 152: 7 Ideas to help your student LOOK FORWARD TO CHURCH

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 152: 7 Ideas to help your student LOOK FORWARD TO CHURCH Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Caleb, Stephen, and Ryan give 7 ideas or ways you can help your student look forward to church. 1. Serve (11:53) 2. Reward the behavior you want to see (17:46) 3. Model how to…

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  3. EP 151: Dating.

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 151: Dating. Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Caleb, Stephen, and Ryan talk about dating in middle school and high school. *** Register for Summer Camp! *** graceky.org/summercamp Text the word COUCHTIME to 94000, and send us your ideas or suggestions of what would be...

  4. EP 150: Guest Ryan Petrie - Being An Angry Parent

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 150: Guest Ryan Petrie - Being An Angry Parent Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Ryan get to talk with Stephen's dad, Ryan Petrie! Ryan shares his experience in dealing with anger as a parent and some hope and help for those who are struggling in this area.…

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  5. EP 149: Introducing the New-ish Director of MSM

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 149: Introducing the New-ish Director of MSM Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Ryan welcome Caleb Lewis, the new-ish Director of Middle School Ministry!. PLEASE email us at [email protected] with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the...

  6. EP 148: Good Grief with Julia Petrie

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 148: Good Grief with Julia Petrie Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Aaron get to sit down with Stephen's mom, Julie Petrie, to talk about grieving during the holidays. PLEASE email us at [email protected] with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to...

  7. EP 147: Why Your Student Isn't Reading the Bible

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 147: Why Your Student Isn't Reading the Bible Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan talks about Bible reading and Gen Z. He also gives a lot of really great resources to help your student with their Bible reading. Read Scripture App - Reading Plan with videos attached...

  8. EP 146: Pastor Brad & Parenting Pitfalls

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 146: Pastor Brad & Parenting Pitfalls Today on The Couch Time Podcast, we have special guest: Pastor Brad Bigney! Pastor Brad gives some helpful and biblical advice on parenting, especially when it's hard. PLEASE email us at [email protected] with ideas or suggestions…

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  9. EP 145: Planting Seeds of Faith During Advent

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 145: Planting Seeds of Faith During Advent Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Ryan talk about Christmas traditions and having conversations with your kids about the reasons for why you do what you do during the Advent season - which will hopefully point them to...

  10. EP 144: The Thanksgiving Episode!

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 144: The Thanksgiving Episode Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Ryan talk about thanksgiving and ideas for how to practice gratitude with your students. ***Register TODAY for Winter Retreat at your campus! FLORENCE https://www.graceky.org/winterretreatflo/…

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  11. EP 143: Aaron is Back! (And a few things about rest)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 143: Aaron is Back! (And a few things about rest) Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan, Stephen, and AARON are back together talking about Aaron's Sabbatical and things he learned about the value of rest and being present. There are some really good things to think…

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  12. EP 142: The 5 Metrics of Grace

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 142: The 5 Metrics of Grace Today on The Couch Time Podcast...It's the Ryan Conlon Show! Ryan talks about some really good book recommendations based on 5 markers of spiritual growth. Click HERE for the book list: https://www.graceky.org/tctp-ep142/ PLEASE email us at...

  13. EP 141: The RRRRs of Winter Retreat

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 141: The RRRRs of Winter Retreat Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen talk about why Winter Retreat is like 20 Youth Groups Nights in 1 weekend. REGISTRATION INFO Fort Thomas - Coming soon! Independence ⬇️ https://www.graceky.org/winterretreatind/ Florence…

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  14. EP 140: Lies We Believe: Our Words Can Be Private

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 140: Lies We Believe: Our Words Can Be Private Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen talk about a different way to approach the conversation with your student about the words they say. PLEASE email us at [email protected] with ideas or suggestions of what...

  15. EP 139: Wait - That Doesn't Make Me A Christian?!?

    Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen talk about the importance of being a part of the church and that just because you go to church doesn't make you a Christian. Would you please email us at [email protected] with ideas or suggestions of what you want us to talk about? 🎧 The Couch...

  16. EP 138: So, You Didn't Want To Volunteer? | Special Guest: Jared Hurless

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 138: So, You Didn't Want To Volunteer? | Special Guest: Jared Hurless Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen interview another 5 year student ministry volunteer veteran: Jared Hurless. Learn more about the amazing men and women that week in and week out care…

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  17. EP 137: Volunteer Spotlight: Abbey Owens

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 137: Volunteer Spotlight: Abbey Owens Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen get to talk with Abbey Owens, who is a high school girls Small Group Leader at the Independence Campus. You'll get to hear from Abbey about what she loves, what's challenging, and…

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  18. EP 136: Do You Know How To Talk About The Gospel?

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 136: Do You Know How To Talk About The Gospel? Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Steven and Ryan talk about how to talk about the Gospel, why it's crucial that you know how to articulate it, and how to share it with your student. SHOW NOTES Steven referenced the episode...

  19. EP 135: Change, and how to navigate it

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 135: Change, and how to navigate it Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan & Stephen talk about change, the good, the bad, and how God uses change in our lives. PLEASE email us at [email protected] with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on the…

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  20. EP 134: You know what surprised me? Thoughts from almost 4 years in student ministry

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 134: You know what surprised me? Thoughts from almost 4 years in student ministry Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Josh talk about some things that surprised Josh over the past 3-4 years of being in student ministry. PLEASE email us at [email protected] with...

  21. EP 133: Who's On Your Team?

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 133: Who's On Your Team? Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Ryan talk about the value of getting to know your student's small group leaders and practical ways of teaming up. You as a parent have valuable insight into your student, and by teaming up with your...

  22. EP 132: Your Not-So-Small Impact On Small Groups

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 132: Your Not-So-Small Impact On Small Groups Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Aaron talk about why we do Small Groups as a Student Ministry, and how you can use and impact your student's small group. PLEASE email us at [email protected] with ideas or...

  23. EP 131: Kickoff, Vision For This Year, and Disc Golf

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 131: Kickoff, Vision For This Year, and Disc Golf Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan, Aaron, and Stephen talk about the Fall 2021 Kickoff, some things they are excited about in student ministry for the coming year, and the Disc Golf Scramble. Sign Up for the Disc Golf...

  24. EP 130: You Can Do It (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 130: You Can Do It (Summer 2021 Book Club) Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron & Ryan wrap up the book discussion and talk about their main takeaways from the Summer 2021 Book Club on: "Engaging Your Teen's World". Check out the Fall schedule for your campus at:...

  25. EP 129: Depression & Anxiety (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 129: Depression & Anxiety (Summer 2021 Book Club) Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Stephen talk about depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide, and some key principles in talking with your kids about these things. SHOW NOTES Axis.org Parent Guide to Suicide &...

  26. EP 128: The New Sex Talk (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 128: The New Sex Talk Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Josh talk about Chapter 9 from Engaging Your Teens World. This chapter is about sex, and hopefully you walk away from the episode with a sense of the urgency to talk with your kids and how to think of...

  27. EP 127: Two Types of Conversations (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 127: Two Types of Conversations (Summer 2021 Book Club) Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Josh talk the two types of conversations of conversations parents need to be having with their kids. Grab your copy at the Florence Campus Resource Center or on Amazon:...

  28. EP 126: Cultivating a Heart Connection (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 126: Cultivating a Heart Connection Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Stephen talk about Chapter 7 of "Engaging Your Teen's World" - Cultivating a Heart Connection. Grab your copy at the Florence Campus Resource Center or on Amazon:...

  29. EP 125: Missionaries Cleverly Disguised as Parents (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 125: Missionaries Cleverly Disguised as Parents Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Josh talk about how thinking of yourself as a missionary can help you better engage with your student. Grab a copy of "Engaging Your Teen's World":...

  30. EP 124: Translating Culture (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 124: Translating Culture Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Josh talk about Chapter 5 of Engaging Your Teen's World and engaging with your kids in a way that makes sense to them by using things that they know. SHOW NOTES - (page 60) Culture Translation: "The...

  31. EP 123: Conversation: The Hunger For With (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 123: Conversation: The Hunger For With Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen and Ryan go deeper into some practical ways of the #1 way to build a relationship with your student: conversations. "You can't be real if you're rushed." - Stephen Petrie Order your copy of...

  32. EP 122: Your Wisdom, Their Wonder (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 122: Your Wisdom, Their Wonder Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Josh talk about the things you can learn from the wonder your student brings, as well as how you can come alongside your student and share wisdom when the rules don't apply. Order your copy of...

  33. EP 121: The Most Important Conversation (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 121: The Most Important Conversation Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Stephen talk about the MOST IMPORTANT conversation that you can have with your student, as well as the one to have over and over again. Order your copy of "Engaging Your Teen's World"...

  34. EP 120: You Are A Third Way Parent (Summer 2021 Book Club)

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 120: You Are A Third Way Parent (Summer 2021 Book Club) Today on the podcast, Ryan and Aaron talk about chapter 1 from "Engaging Your Teens World" and what a "Third Way Parent" is and how it will lead to better connections with your student. Order your copy of "Engaging...

  35. EP 119: Looking Back at the 2020-2021 School Year

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 119: Looking Back at the 2020-2021 School Year Today on The Couch Time Podcast Aaron, Stephen, Ryan, and Josh reflect on highlights from the past semester and give parents a few questions to ask the students as we approach summer. Summer Book Club book: Engaging Your...

  36. EP 118: Why Your Student NEEDS Camp This Year

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 118: Why Your Student NEEDS Camp This Year Today on The Couch Time Podcast Stephen and Aaron talk about why your kid NEEDS Summer Camp this year. Summer Book Study book link: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0764235826/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_7ZTB14N264081BS1D588 Featured...

  37. EP 117: Dating & Being Single

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 117: Dating & Being Single Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Josh talk about dating, being single, and things that parents can do to help guide their students from looking for love in all the wrong places. SHOW NOTES - Promote singleness as an opportunity…

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  38. EP 116: YouTube and Your Student

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 116: YouTube and Your Student Today on The Couch Time Podcast Ryan and Josh talk about THE most popular internet site/app for students: YouTube! SHOW NOTES Things parents can do to allow students to have freedom and enjoy YouTube while also keeping them safe and not...

  39. EP 115: Connecting With Your Student's Music

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 115: Connecting With Your Student's Music Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron & Josh talk about music and how to connect with your students and the music they like. SHOW NOTES 1. Research - commonsensemedia.org - Famous Birthdays app 2. Listen with them - Let them be...

  40. EP 114: How To Approach Anxiety

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 114: How To Approach Anxiety Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Stephen, Josh, and Ryan talk about anxiety -- what it is and some places to start to engage with your student when they are anxious. Resources: Romans 8 Philippians 4:8 The Psalms Isaiah 43 "A Students Guide…

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  41. EP 113: Spreading Myths About Purity

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 113: Spreading Myths About Purity Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan, Stephen, and Josh talk about the Atlanta shootings, lust, purity culture, and encouragements for how to talk about sex in a way that won't unintentional send the wrong message. SHOW NOTES EP 88: How...

  42. EP 112: So, What Do We Do About Easter?

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 112: So, What Do We Do About Easter? Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan and Josh talk about the most underrated holiday: Easter. SHOW NOTES Celebrating the lead-up to Easter is not an obligation, but and opportunity. IDEAS 1) Watch a movie like "Miracle" that has a…

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  43. EP 111: Fitness & Your Student

    The Couch Time Podcast EP 111: Fitness & Your Student Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan, Aaron, and Stephen talk about fitness, social media, body image, and ways that you can use exercise and fitness to connect with your student. *Featured Announcement* Register for camp today ➡️...

  44. EP 110: St Patrick's Day and NFTs | 03.17.21

    The Couch Time Podcast St Patrick's Day and NFTs 03.17.21 Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan, Stephen, and Aaron talk about St. Patrick and NFTs. Register for camp today! graceky.org/summercamp PLEASE email us at [email protected] with ideas or suggestions of what would be helpful to you on...

  45. EP 109: Life After High School with Special Guest: Dr Chad Everhart | 03.08.21

    The Couch Time Podcast Life After High School with Special Guest: Dr Chad Everhart 03.08.21 00:00 | Intro 02:38 | Life After High School: State of the Union - Between the years of 18 & 25, young men and women need MORE discipleship, not less. - This is an age range where they are really trying to...

  46. EP 108: Is it ok to swear? | 03.01.21

    The Couch Time Podcast Is it ok to swear? 03.01.21 Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Ryan, Aaron, and Josh talk about swearing, Christian swear-words, and how to help you kids know where the line is when it comes to what you can and cannot say. Register for camp today! graceky.org/summercamp…

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  47. EP 107: Camp. Campus Updates. Connecting With Your Kids. | 02.22.21

    The Couch Time Podcast Camp. Campus Updates. Connecting With Your Kids. 02.22.21 Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron, Stephen, and Josh talk about Camp, things going on at each campus, and a few questions and things to think about when connecting with your kids. Register for camp today!...

  48. EP 106: How To Go After The Heart Of Your Student | 02.15.21

    The Couch Time Podcast How To Go After The Heart Of Your Student 02.15.21 Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Josh, Aaron, and Ryan talk about why going after your student's heart is so important and how to go about it. SHOW NOTES 00:00 | Intro 03:13 | Why is it important to go after the heart? "The...

  49. EP 105: Just a Phase? | 02.08.21

    The Couch Time Podcast Just a Phase? 02.08.21 Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Josh, Aaron, and Stephen talk about how to pursue understanding with your kid as they grow up through different phases. SHOW NOTES "Is Your Student Ready To Date?" episode Understanding where you student is...

  50. EP 104: Is it just a game? | 02.01.21

    THE COUCH TIME PODCAST Is It Just A Game? 02.01.21 Today on The Couch Time Podcast Ryan, Stephen, Aaron, and Josh talk about different ways that you can use the playing or watching of sports to connect with your student and point them to Jesus. Using Sports for God's Glory It's a training ground...

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