parenting

Raising Sturdy Kids w/ Keith McCurdy

In this episode of Basecamp Live, Keith McCurdy discusses the single biggest issue confronting children today and how parents and educators can address it wisely. Drawing from his experiences working with youth and families across the country, Keith provides unique observations and perspectives on this important issue. Join host Davies Owens as they explore ancient…

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Navigating Cultural Pivots for the Next Generation w/ Chap Clark

Dr. Chap Clark, a professor of practical theology and youth, family, and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, offers an encouraging gospel-centered hope to help young people navigate the modern world. Drawing on his extensive experience, Dr. Clark emphasizes the importance of nurturing and healing, the use of different avatars, and engaging life faithfully with Jesus….

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Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda… Getting Rid of Parenting Regrets ~ Keith McCurdy

Parents, have you ever bemoaned, “I should…”, “I would…” or “I could have…”? Did you fall for trendy parenting advice that was proven invalid? Ever lost your temper? Mix in the high standards of the classical Christian model and we can set ourselves up for disappointment. Most parents – and teachers, too – wish they…

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How God Wires The Brain For Stories ~ Aaron Ames

Alexander the Great considered stories his most prized possession and Jesus deemed stories worthy of the secrets of the Kingdom of God.  Storytelling is more than something we do around a campfire… it is what drives how we learn and engage the world. But when the average American spends upwards to 84 hours a week in…

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Practical Parenting… So Kids Stay Grounded In A Spinning World — Keith McCurdy

Today, more voices than ever give us parenting advice…yet we have a poverty of wisdom when it comes to parenting the way God designed. In this interview, Keith McCurdy highlights the most common parenting struggles and current cultural and psychological dynamics he sees in his counseling practice. He points us back to to the order…

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Finding Balance In A Non-stop Digital Age ~ Tony Reinke

Author Tony Reinke’s newest book, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age, addresses the tension between seeing as God sees versus what we see all around us… anything from Facebook to Twitter, from Netflix to a kiss cam. This constant media barrage means that what is not explicitly sinful still pulls our gaze away…

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Step Boldly into Your Child’s Emotional World – Keith McCurdy

Emotions are the leading indicator of how young people see themselves today. But when parents and educators dismiss emotions altogether as unreliable and even dangerous, fireworks can ignite. Should we step into the emotional world of a child? And how? In this episode, Counselor Keith McCurdy offers parents and teachers sound advice about shaping your…

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The Latest From Barna That Impacts Your Family – Brooke Hempell

The world is changing, spinning… what are the cultural forces at work and the trends that are impacting your children and schools today? Every type of media your child consumes is educational. How can you be intentional about every hour of your child’s time and help them navigate the confusion in our culture today? Our…

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Wisdom from Alistair Begg on Raising the Next Generation

What if you found yourself on a train traveling through Europe and you discovered Dr. Alistair Begg was sitting across from you. You know, Alistair Begg, the pastor and teacher of Truth For Life who grew up in Scotland and whose voice is now heard around the world?  And what if you asked him to give you some advice…

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Sports Gone Mad: How to Reclaim Balance For Our Children – Ken Sugarman

Sports teams that go year round or travel most weekends appear to be the trend…but how is this affecting children and how can we navigate the pitfalls of an athletic industry gone mad? Today’s guest, Ken Sugarman, walks us through the problem and shares what he sees after 15 years of collegiate coaching and as…

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