The Alisa Childers Podcast #319 How Your Gifts and Talents Can be Used for Good or Evil, with Dr. Kathy Koch
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Jul 17, 2025 Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids and bestselling author, shares her insights on nurturing children's strengths and understanding their unique personalities. She explores how our gifts can be used for good or evil, emphasizing the importance of recognizing individual talents. The conversation touches on the impact of original sin on identity, the significance of engaging with different learning styles, and the dual effect of technology on creativity. Kathy highlights the value of instilling biblical truths in children's lives amidst societal challenges.
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Eight Types of Intelligence
- People have eight types of intelligence or "smarts" revealing unique ways they engage with the world.
- Viewing intelligence as "how am I smart?" fosters motivation and counters feeling "not smart."
Identify and Understand Kids' Smarts
- Identify kids' smarts by observing school success, interests, spare time activities, and spending habits.
- Recognize misbehavior often springs from their strengths, not weaknesses.
Gifts Used for Good or Evil
- Jim Jones' powerful oratory was a God-given gift twisted for evil, while Billy Graham used similar gifts for good.
- Talents can be used for opposite purposes depending on heart and repentance.
