They quit sports teams when the pressure is on, too much homework leads to tears, a power outage and no internet are anxiety producing. Later in life they are prone to bounce from job to job and marriage to marriage and will likely end up in parents’ basements… welcome to the “Tea Cup Generation.” What does it take to build ‘grit’ into young people today? This grit is needed to endure the unpleasant and difficult in order to be people of commitment and tenacity. We will discuss how to help students do hard things and to stand confidently in their faith and identity.

Bruce Flanagan spent four months in a prion in Hanoi after his humanitarian and ministry work nearly cost him his life. A few years later he was back as a businessman and gained influence and friends with leaders as high up as the prime minister. Five years ago, after he adopted two children he seriously had to rethink what he was doing and how he could best impact the next generation. His perspective on America and his recommendations for parents today is compelling and inspiring.

Why Your Child Needs A Classical Christian High School by BaseCamp Live

Does this describe you? Summer is coming – are you dreading it? Are your kids complaining all the time? Are you conflicted about being too strict or too loving? Is it easier just to give in rather than get your kids to do what you want? We’ve brought in family counselor Jim Mhoon to help us understand what is going on here! We’ll also be discussing the New York bestseller “The Collapse of Parenting” by Dr. Leonard Sax. Sax has documented the dramatic decline in the achievement and psychological health of American children, and argues that rising levels of obesity, depression, and anxiety can all be traced to parents letting their kids call the shots. Part 3 of 3. Episode 11

Does this describe you? Summer is coming – are you dreading it? Are your kids complaining all the time? Are you conflicted about being too strict or too loving? Is it easier just to give in rather than get your kids to do what you want? We’ve brought in family counselor Jim Mhoon to help us understand what is going on here! We’ll also be discussing the New York bestseller “The Collapse of Parenting” by Dr. Leonard Sax. Sax has documented the dramatic decline in the achievement and psychological health of American children, and argues that rising levels of obesity, depression, and anxiety can all be traced to parents letting their kids call the shots. Part 2 of 3. Episode 10

Does this describe you? Summer is coming – are you dreading it? Are your kids complaining all the time? Are you conflicted about being too strict or too loving? Is it easier just to give in rather than get your kids to do what you want? We’ve brought in family counselor Jim Mhoon to help us understand what is going on here! We’ll also be discussing the New York bestseller “The Collapse of Parenting” by Dr. Leonard Sax. Sax has documented the dramatic decline in the achievement and psychological health of American children, and argues that rising levels of obesity, depression, and anxiety can all be traced to parents letting their kids call the shots. Part 1 of 3. Episode 9

London embodies the ancient and the modern in its skyline from St Paul’s Cathedral to the new jagged Shard skyscraper. It is equally diverse in the people and beliefs, but London was for centuries leading western thought. How are our loves for God and the world best formed through an understanding of the great writers, thinkers, scientist and theologians from the west more than any other cultural tradition? There is a difference and it matters to forming what young people love today.

EPISODE 8: Live from London, England, with with 12th grade teacher and pastor Tom Velasco

Why does art play such a critical role in the formation of flourishing humans? Is art just a hobby or an occupation for a few “talented” people? Tom and Davies explore the power of art to shape the next generation as art shapes our soul and our understanding of the nature and person of God. Live at the world’s largest art museum the Louvre which houses more than 400,000 works of art spanning more than five miles of wall space!

Live from the Louvre in Paris with 12th grade teacher and pastor Tom Velasco

Out with the old, in with the new. We live in a world that celebrates the new and is often dismissive or even suspicious of “old ways.” Join Tom and Davies as they trek through ancient Rome with students and see how the ancient world has much to teach students preparing for an increasingly complex, technology saturated 21st century world.

Live from Rome, Italy, with with 12th grade teacher and pastor Tom Velasco

Jesus spoke about money more than any other topic. Hear practical tips for raising up the next generation to have a healthy Biblical understanding of the role of money and to avoid the temptations of the daily message around most students that their highest value is to produce and consume.

With Brian Wiley, radio host of Idaho’s Money