Family Shield

Uh oh… you have found yourself teaching ADULTS… AT CHURCH! Those adults and their children and grandchildren depend on YOU getting it right! How do you not drop the ball? How do you hold your spot on the shield wall? We are delighted to share this chat with Laura Langhoff Arndt, a Director of Christian Education and a lifetime learner, here to help us be a blessing to our listeners and to those who depend on them. Enjoy this chat and check out her website, www.carpentersministrytoolbox.com, for you and for the people we are called to protect and inspire.

Congregations and individuals can easily get off the rails and spiritually trainwreck, but we don't have to! This is a chat that we were able to have with Rev. Dr. Pres. Lee Hagan, President of the Missouri District of the LCMS, to help us see the ways that our faiths and our congregations can thrive because it is no mystery, but it is so easy and so simple. Check out his book, Faithful, Hopeful, and Bold: Encouragement for the Church, and click to listen below for you and for the people we are called to protect and inspire.

Life constantly changes! That alone can cause anxiety and stress, even if we knew the changes were coming, let alone those changes that we did not expect. To build you up and bless the people depending on you, here is our chat with Chrissy Stergos, a professional therapist and counselor, so we can keep trucking on, but with joy, hope, and certainty.

How can we get those kids to listen!? What if learning could be fun? Could it be fun for both the teacher and parent as well as for the children? To help us inspire and reach the next generation, we have BOTH world-famous family psychologist and author Dr. Kevin Leman AND Kristin Leman O’Reilly to inspire and reach us with their new book, Be A Great Teacher By Friday! Click to listen to part two of our interview - for you and for the people we are called to protect and inspire.

How can we get those kids to listen!? What if learning could be fun? Could it be fun for both the teacher and parent as well as for the children? To help us inspire and reach the next generation, we have BOTH world-famous family psychologist and author Dr. Kevin Leman AND Kristin Leman O’Reilly to inspire and reach us with their new book, Be A Great Teacher By Friday! Click to listen for you and for the people we are called to protect and inspire.

Join professional therapist Julie Williamson, who specializes in anxiety, as she shares her insights on coping strategies and the transformative power of counseling. She discusses the complexities of anxiety, likening it to a leaky sink, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing physical triggers. Julie also highlights the comfort derived from faith, contrasting it with secular approaches. Finally, she reassures listeners that anxiety is a common experience and encourages seeking both spiritual and professional support for a heart at peace.

We are celebrating 249 years of the United States of America because so many have risked, given, and offered so much to keep us safe and moving forward. This week, in honor of all our brothers and sisters in the US Military, we are sharing a chat with Lt. Ross Engel, a Chaplain in the US Navy. As a weightlifter and a pastor, he’s not afraid of serving our toughest. Click to listen for you and for the people we are called to protect and inspire.

Laura Langhoff-Arndt, an expert in youth faith education and author of *The Art of Teaching the Faith*, shares valuable insights on connecting with high schoolers. She emphasizes the significance of personal influence and community support in guiding teens through challenges. The conversation delves into balancing adventure with faith education, navigating peer pressure influenced by social media, and the impact of digital life on mental health. Engaging discussions and music emerge as vital tools for helping students articulate and explore their beliefs.

Laura Langhoff-Arndt, author of The Art of Teaching the Faith, shares her expertise in guiding middle schoolers through their transformative years. She discusses the challenges of instilling faith during this pivotal stage, emphasizing the importance of addressing social pressures and peer influence. Laura offers practical strategies for parents to encourage open communication, allowing kids to navigate difficult conversations. Additionally, she highlights the value of connecting biblical stories to everyday life, making God's Word a relatable treasure for young minds.

In this insightful chat, Brandon Larson, Discipleship Pastor at Faith Community Church in Las Vegas, shares transformative practices for nurturing family bonds and faith. He emphasizes the importance of praying together, celebrating joys and struggles, and fostering open communication. Larson encourages families to view church as a joyful opportunity rather than an obligation. He highlights the power of mealtime conversations for spiritual growth, reminding listeners that small steps in faith can lead to profound changes.