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Part 3: Who Wears The Pants? Kids Or Parents? – Jim Mhoon

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

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Part 2: Who Wears The Pants? Kids or Parents? – Jim Mhoon

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

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Part 1: Who Wears The Pants? Kids or Parents? – Jim Mhoon

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

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West vs. East in an Age of Celebrated Multiculturalism – Tom Velasco

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

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Art? Get a real job! – 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

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Why Study Ancient Stuff and Old Dead White Guys? – 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

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Kids & Money: Wisdom on Raising Kids in the Material World – Brian Wiley

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

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Kids & Money: Wisdom on Raising Kids in the Material World – Brian Wiley

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

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80% of college students will walk away from Jesus – or NOT! – Josh McDowell

Few people have the perspective and wisdom of Josh McDowell when it comes to encouraging young people to have a deep and abiding faith in Christ that can endure for a lifetime. Today’s students face a unique set of challenges and Josh speaks to practical ways today’s parents can encourage their children to flourish and gain a deep and lasting faith.

EPISODE 4: With national speaker Josh McDowell reflecting on 50 years of working with students

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Do Classical Christian Schools Make Wimpy Boys? – Carl Warmouth

Boys are made to someday become Godly men, fully alive and bold yet filled with depth of faith and character. Something about uniforms, manners and character development causes some to assume that classical Christian schools will not make real men. Will such an environment create soft, wimpy boys? Hear real life stories of how boys at Ambrose have been able to balance being young men of integrity and character, while enjoying the bold and fully red-blooded American life!

EPISODE 3: With Grammar School Dean Carl Warmouth

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