This transcript has been edited for clarity. Heidi Franz Host 00:00 Melanie, in the last two podcasts we've been talking about children in the Bible. The first podcast was about choosing a children's Bible that's appropriate for the child's age, and then last time was about teaching children to read the Bible on their own. Today, what we're ...
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Cultivating a Lifelong Love for the Bible: A Parent’s Guide from Toddlers to Teens {Transcript #48}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Melanie Simpson Co-host 00:00 On today's podcast episode, we are going to get into the topic of teaching your child to read the Bible on their own. We have covered choosing a children's Bible, so be sure to reference that episode before you start this one. Today we really want to hash out how you ...
From Pages to Hearts: Finding the Best Children’s Bible for Your Child {Transcript #47}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Melanie Simpson Co-host 00:00 How on earth do you go about choosing a children's Bible? Hmm, you get on Amazon, you go to the bookstore. There are so many options. Well, in today's episode, Heidi and I are going to walk you through some of the steps that we used as we made those decisions for the ...
The Power of ‘What Do You Think?’ in Parenting
My daughter's teacher asked her to participate in an event. When my daughter sent me a text asking for my thoughts, I started typing my response immediately. Then I paused. Delete...delete...delete. My role as a parent is to guide my children to think for themselves and make wise, biblically sound decisions. As a teenager, if I continually ...
HOW TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS
Here's some great news: Today begins a new year with 366 days of opportunity in it. Yep, 2024 is a Leap Year.Here's some not-so-great news: According to Forbes.com, only 8% of people achieve their New Year's resolution goals. This statistic attempts to evaporate my hopes of carrying a goal to fruition. So how can you and ...
Thriving Amidst Differing Spiritual Beliefs in Marriage {Transcript #46}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Heidi Franz: 0:00 Melanie, we received this question on social media. “I'm trying to figure out how to model spiritual practices and other things without my husband's participation and without modeling disrespect towards him. What do I do when my spouse is not spiritually engaged?” I think ...
Navigating Grumpiness: Finding Gratitude Amidst the Hard {Transcript #45}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Melanie Simpson: 0:00 On today's podcast, we want to talk about what to do when you are just feeling grumpy. If you haven't listened to the podcast where we talked about gratitude and thankfulness, hit that one first and then come here for those days when you are just not feeling ...
All Things Thanksgiving Week
It's a busy week for many, filled with travel to visit family or hosting loved ones at home. The demands and pressures of parenthood escalate during these times, but fear not! ABCJesusLovesMe has got you covered with fantastic resources and ideas to not just endure but flourish this holiday week. (Also learn how you can work for ...
A Parent’s Crucial Role in Teaching Sin and Redemption
We talk to our children about sharing, being kind, and taking turns. But how often do we talk to our children about sin and redemption? I recently received a heartwarming email from a listener who was encouraged by our Parenting to Impress podcast. She sought insights on discussing sin with her children without casting a shadow of doom and ...
A Parent’s Crucial Role in Teaching Sin and Redemption {Transcript #44}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Heidi Franz Host 00:00 I received this email from a listener. She said, “I've been encouraged by the Parenting to Impress podcast, especially in the way that you and Melanie both keep the big picture or long term in mind. Doing so in the little years is tough when you're constantly being pulled in ...