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Parenting In A Broken World Guests: Nick & Katie Long https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-cornerstone-church-of-ames/id970531901?i=1000760971237 https://open.spotify.com/episode/58ibojnbGITpwWhPqoUVHV?si=a9IPFRT5RBONc_v_t_eaNQ&t=1218

A Conversation About Parenting Guests: Steve & LIsa Davis

Discipling Your Kids Guests: Preston & Nicole Young Resources: Hope & Help for Hurting Parents: 4 Part Sermon Series by Brad Bigney https://bradbigney.com/hope-help-for-hurting-parents-4-part-original-sermon-series/ Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family https://a.co/d/3LGTv5C Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God https://a.co/d/9L9oFrt Old Story New: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God https://a.co/d/8tecoQr

Title: Rights of Passage Guests: Andy & Gideon Miller Resources: Play The Man https://a.co/d/iumyISO How To Win Friends and Influence People https://a.co/d/9v389Ik Do Hard Things https://a.co/d/fflMSvZ Purpose Driven Life https://a.co/d/3naWhSO

A Conversation About Parenting Guests: Norm & Jan Borst

Parenting in an Unsafe World Guests: Jonathan and Alannah Michalski

Hospitality as a family Guests: Dennis and Karen Anderson

A Conversation With Our Kids Guests: Adrianna, Kenlee and Aubree Leonard

Parenting Through Transitions Guests: Jeff & Linda Hardie Resources: Moms In Prayer https://momsinprayer.org/ Shepherding a Child's Heart https://a.co/d/eZ1nSO5 Age of Opportunity https://a.co/d/dQrKQ4C

Parenting Podcast July 1 2025 - Helping Young Kids Handle Big Emotions by Saylorville Parenting

Talking To Your Kids About Sex Guests: Abe & Jessie Miller Resources: God's Design For Sex Series by Stan Jones & Brenna Jones https://a.co/d/4A4Ulqq How and When To Talk To Your Kids About Sex by Stan Jones & Brenna Jones https://a.co/d/gQROHRX Raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis https://a.co/d/hxo6w2q Every Day Talk by John Younts https://a.co/d/iJtT97i And The Bride Wore White by Dannah Gresh https://a.co/d/1vCpVKv Lies Young Women Believe by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth & Dannah Gresh https://a.co/d/1Ghf3Jm

Serving According To Your Gifting Guests: Matt & Myra Safly Resources: The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson https://a.co/d/i3rOAxV The Petersens YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ThePetersens

A Conversation About Parenting Guests: Randy & Rita Charlton

Sports for the Glory of God Guests: Brent & Heather Conkel Resource: Don't Waste Your Sports by C.J. Mahaney https://a.co/d/3yi6oEA

Resources: Outdated by Jonathan Pokluda https://a.co/d/1ndBQB3 The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley https://a.co/d/gXey0uD A Gospel Primer For Christians by Milton Vincent https://a.co/d/icxnKYO Bible Hub App https://biblehub.com/app.htm Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want To Do? by Jonathan Pokluda https://a.co/d/ajBrHhj The Freedom Fight by Ted Shimer https://a.co/d/8ESA2t2 Atomic Habits https://a.co/d/9G1CdlO The topic of phones, tech, and pornography bubbled to the surface during this episode. Here are some more resources that speak to that specific topic: Technology Module - Session 1 LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlOLI5mvIPE&t=2308s&ab_channel=SaylorvilleChurch Technology Module - Session 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEZJWDDKNcY&t=161s&ab_channel=SaylorvilleChurch Technology Module - Session 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muW5eh2LhC8&ab_channel=SaylorvilleChurch Saylorville Podcast Episode 103 - Tech Talk Module Follow Up Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saylorville-church/id898917046?i=1000610957564

A Conversation About Friendship Guests: Alyssa Leonard & Charity Pearson Resources: Caring for One Another- https://a.co/d/3AzIFqP Arlo and the Keep-Out Club- https://a.co/d/eMEUfX0

A Healthy Family Guests: Tony & Molly Kopp Resources: Book: Atomic Habits By James Clear- https://a.co/d/2dwmMSS Website: Screen Strong- https://screenstrong.org/

Parenting Podcast - Missions Minded Family Guests: Fritz & Amy Brandt Resources: There are so many great missionary stories out there- here are just a few! Check Libby or Hoopla through your Library to read many of these for free! God's Smuggler: https://a.co/d/f78dhtK Bruschko: https://a.co/d/f1A3kqv Missionary Stories with the Millers: https://a.co/d/67YgAMS Peanut Butter Friends in Chop Suey World: https://a.co/d/hz6Sx5b Lightkeepers Girls Box Set: https://a.co/d/dq2eDJ7 Lightkeepers Boys Box Set: https://a.co/d/dn7Rfw1 Christian Heroes Then and Now Series - there are many of these books- this is just a link to the first set. You don't have to be read them in any particular order : https://a.co/d/eBY7OMn Trailblazers - There are many books and box sets of this series https://a.co/d/ar4rWDz Universal Yums: https://www.universalyums.com/ Finders Seekers Mystery Game: https://findersseekers.com/

A Conversation About Parenting Guests: John & Bev Leonard Resource: Focus on the Family Website- https://www.focusonthefamily.com/ Youtube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJ4_k4JY_O45NdJHoLxjJA

Parenting Through Trials Guests: Mark & Joanna Rice Resources: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B07JDDSSW9&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=kip_embed_taf_preview_7QQJYAAS9QDM4VBAA5Z7 Get Out Of Your Head https://a.co/d/8DfdEfC Helping Your Anxious Child https://a.co/d/aoOD1pY Feelings Wheel https://uca.edu/bewell/files/2020/11/Feelings-Wheel-Learn-How-to-Label-Your-Feelings.pdf

A Conversation With Our Kids! Guests: Adrianna & Kenlee Leonard Ten Questions Every Parent Should Ask Their Children Every Year 1. Do you feel we really get along well together? 2. Can you think of some ways we can improve our relationship? 3. Do you believe I really care about you? 4. Have I ever made a promise to you that I did not keep? 5. Do you feel I respect you? And do you respect me? 6. Is there something you would enjoy doing together with me? 7. Is there something in your life you are hesitant to tell me about for fear I would love you less? 8. What can I do to show you that I want to be more like Christ? 9. Is there anything I do that annoys you or embarrasses you? 10. How can I best express the love I have in my heart for you and the honor I feel at being your parent?

The Investment of Time Guests: Josh & Trish Lux

Parenting Podcast June 1 - Camp Guests: Jon & Emily Burkhart

Parenting Podcast - May 1st - Idols Guests: Josh & Steph Anderson Resource: Retractions: Counterfeit Gods https://a.co/d/8b69dt7 Age of Opportunity https://a.co/d/aCzTEDC Instructing a Child's Heart https://a.co/d/aOb7QYg Gospel Treason https://a.co/d/hvLDjDj

A Conversation About Parenting- Special Guests: Mel & Jane Barth

Parenting Podcast - Bible Reading and Prayer as a Family

Parenting Podcast - Parenting - You are Not Who you Raise

When My Child Rebels Guests: Pat & Marilyn Nemmers Resource: Retractions: Cultivating Humility After Humiliation https://www.amazon.com/Retractions-Cultivating-Humility-After-Humiliation/dp/1625862350

Serving As A Family Guests: Mike & Alice Bear Resource: Ministering Through Spiritual Gifts https://www.amazon.com/dp/1418541281?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_63DHGY8G84BR0161JK8W&peakEvent=4&dealEvent=1&language=en-US

Investing In Younger Families Guests: Loren & Brenda Long Resources: Advice for parenting stages... Littles: "I love you and Jesus loves you! I'm so glad you're my child." (Sing Jesus Loves Me) Elementary: "God loves you and made you special. There is no one like you!" (Psalm 139: 14) Teenagers: "God has a plan for you. I'm so thankful for who you are becoming. When the world is unkind, keep your eyes on Jesus, your role model." (Isaiah 41:10) Adults: What a blessing you are. I know the Lord is pleased and I sure am. God will never leave you. He will supply all your needs" (Psalm 121) The JOY Principle: Jesus first, Others second, Yourself last = true joy!

Parenting Podcast - Anxiety Guests: Mark & Laura Fincham Resources: Safe in the Storm - https://www.amzn.com/0988194252/ Get Out of Your Head - https://www.amzn.com/1601429649/ Identity Theft - https://www.amzn.com/0692134662/ Afraid of All the Things - https://www.amzn.com/153590593X/

Infertility & Miscarriage Special Guests: Jason & Meredith Jackson RESOURCES: Dark Clouds Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Clouds-Deep-Mercy-Discovering/dp/1433561484/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FUTJSK7UBN86&keywords=Dark+Clouds+Deep+Mercy+by+Mark+Vroegop&qid=1695333450&sprefix=dark+clouds+deep+mercy+by+mark+vroegop%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1 Suffering Is Never For Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Never-Nothing-Elisabeth-Elliot-ebook/dp/B07MXW3SSZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DCYSQ0M8RBCG&keywords=Suffering+Is+Never+For+Nothing+by+Elisabeth+Elliot&qid=1695333481&sprefix=suffering+is+never+for+nothing+by+elisabeth+elliot%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1 Caring for One Another by Edward T. Welch https://www.amazon.com/Caring-One-Another-Meaningful-Relationships/dp/1433561093/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ORNOHSXHFBBF&keywords=Caring+for+One+Another+by+Edward+T.+Welch&qid=1695333508&sprefix=caring+for+one+another+by+edward+t.+welch%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1

Special Guests: Jerrod Leonard, Andrew Bush, Caleb Fisher

Special Guests: Lucas & Teresa Bair, Kat & Tyler Betz Connect with the Bairs: https://www.brazilbairs.com/ Sign up for the Betz's prayer letter: http://eepurl.com/dFm-Xb RESOURCE: Third Culture Kids Book: amzn.to/3QxwNxk Facebook Page: bit.ly/3qgkISB

A Conversation About Friendship by Saylorville Parenting

Special Guests: Colin Vogt, Mike Bear, Jay McCracken Resources Books: Indescribable: 100 Devotions https://www.amazon.com/Indescribable-Devotions-Kids-About-Science/dp/0718086104 How Great is Our God: 100 Devotions https://www.amazon.com/How-Great-Our-God-Indescribable/dp/1400215528/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_2/140-4711513-1536814?pd_rd_w=6VzJG&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=RDW626TBSBGVPRQNWHAJ&pd_rd_wg=ezTQd&pd_rd_r=b711432d-e88a-45b2-bdac-35d5039889ed&pd_rd_i=1400215528&psc=1 The Wonder of Creation: 100 Devotions https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Creation-Devotions-Science-Indescribable/dp/1400230462/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/140-4711513-1536814?pd_rd_w=6VzJG&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=RDW626TBSBGVPRQNWHAJ&pd_rd_wg=ezTQd&pd_rd_r=b711432d-e88a-45b2-bdac-35d5039889ed&pd_rd_i=1400230462&psc=1 Sex is not the Problem (Lust Is) https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Not-Problem-Lust-Lust-Saturated/dp/1590525191/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GMYITVD89O8E&keywords=sex+is+not+the+problem+lust+is&qid=1683667051&s=books&sprefix=sex+is+not+the+problem+lust+is%2Cstripbooks%2C154&sr=1-1 Podcast: Dadville https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dadville-with-dave-barnes-and-jon-mclaughlin/id1517698133 Other: Answers In Genesis https://answersingenesis.org/answers/

Special Guests: Jennifer Vogt, Alice Bear, Dee McCracken Resources Books: Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full https://www.amazon.com/Treasuring-Christ-When-Your-Hands/dp/1433538881 Come Walk with Me, by Carole Mayhall https://www.amazon.com/Come-Walk-Me-Personal-Mentoring/dp/0307458873 Gospel Treason https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Treason-Betraying-Hidden-Idols/dp/1596384026/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2TS2ZNTKKCYB6&keywords=gospel+treason+by+brad+bigney&qid=1682537376&sprefix=gospel+treason%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1 Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms https://www.amazon.com/Devoted-Great-Their-Godly-Moms/dp/1941114644/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1K2Z9WZW7FDXH&keywords=devoted+great+men+and+their+godly+moms&qid=1682537382&sprefix=devoted+gre%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Podcast: Risen Motherhood https://www.risenmotherhood.com/podcast Music: Seeds Family Worship https://www.seedsfamilyworship.com/ Bible Reading Plan: https://www.abibleaday.com

Special Guests: Dan & Renee Danhauer Resources: 1. Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens https://www.amazon.com/Age-Opportunity-Biblical-Guide-Parenting/dp/162995893X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=A6BYCFWCXH5K&keywords=age+of+opportunity+by+paul+tripp&qid=1680281150&sprefix=age+of+opp%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1

Special Guests: Paul & Stephanie Seymour Resources: 1. Why I got off social media- Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nf3Khf3Wrqr8mYhDNKP7a?si=MFDAowynRoeBcsaMJpMg0A&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1 2. Fight Hustle End Hurry- Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fight-hustle-end-hurry/id1480300467 3. 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You- Book https://a.co/d/1NuMPPd 4. Gospel Treason- Book https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Treason-Betraying-Hidden-Idols/dp/1596384026/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZOUN99YYRQVL&keywords=gospel+treason&qid=1677191857&s=books&sprefix=gospel+treason%2Cstripbooks%2C150&sr=1-1 5. Ten Questions Every Parent Should Ask Their Children Every Year http://www.saylorvillechurch.com/wp-content/uploads/Ten-Questions-Every-Parent-Should-Ask-Their-Children-Every-Year.pdf

Special Guests: Bekah & Emily Rotert

Special Guests: Steve & Holly Houg Resources: 1. Checking/ savings account that can be monitored - has a nice app for the phone and debit card with no fees. MONEY: Teen Checking Account with Debit Card | Capital One - bit.ly/3VEcsVV 2. Make your own - or buy an inexpensive - give, save, spend jar for the younger kids to learn early on 5 Give Save Spend Banks (Plus Free Money Jar Printable!) - bit.ly/3YVwzlk 3. There are tons of good books to read, here's one of them: Ramsey solutions have lot of age appropriate books Financial Peace Jr. - bit.ly/3i3oYR6 4. For the teen reader or the teen parent to read - amzn.to/3vx5zeE 5. Reach out to Steve Houg! - bit.ly/3X23G5n

Special Guests: Jeremy & Lindsey Holan Resources: ARTICLE from Desiring God: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/should-i-tell-my-kids-about-my-past Watch Lindsey's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9M_MEO_O7g

Special Guests: Dustin & Jessica Rankin Resources: The Bible. :) Parenting by Paul Tripp https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FMKZ7RU7J99O&keywords=paul+tripp+parenting&qid=1666640730&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjI5IiwicXNhIjoiMS44MSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNzAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=paul+trip+parenting%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1 Shepherding A Child's Heart https://www.amazon.com/Shepherding-Childs-Heart-Tedd-Tripp/dp/0966378601/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27VPBZKV9FF4G&keywords=shepherding+a+childs+heart&qid=1666640663&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjM2IiwicXNhIjoiMS4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjEuMDYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=shepherding+a+childs+heart%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

Resources: Video from Watermark Church - Should Christians Participate In Halloween? http://realtruthrealquick.com/christians-participate-halloween/

Resources: Bethany recommends other godly parents as one of your greatest resources! But here are a few more for you... BOOKS: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family https://a.co/d/aJxB1AL Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: Gospel Meditations For Busy Moms https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433538881/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_YV3Q6X45FR53R7GQ99WT_0 Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches https://www.amazon.com/dp/1591280818/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_KKB56092KKK7MDY2WP63_0

Resources: PODCAST: The Family Discipleship Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-discipleship-podcast/id1581983587 BOOK: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family https://a.co/d/aJxB1AL YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdwxtK-9zpM

If you're interested in supporting foster families at Saylorville Church: Link to Heart for Des Moines? saylorville.churchcenter.com/groups/heart-for-des-moines-teams/foster-care Other Podcasts: The Gospel of Place Podcast: t.ly/ci2p Foster Parenting Podcast: t.ly/dc8a (No new episodes, but all the old ones are good) Educational Resources: Christian Alliance for Orphans is excellent for education: https://cafo.org/ TBRI is the best education for childhood trauma: t.ly/_7hI

Guests: Fredrik and Gemma Sandberg Additional resources: A Bible for each of your family members :) Keys for Kids - bit.ly/3acc9jf Jesus Storybook Bible - amzn.to/3Ltboz1 Family Worship - amzn.to/3wDLwg1

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