Brave Writer

Content warning: We deal with topics of evangelical Christianity and parenting in the United States. While this conversation may be welcoming for some, it could be triggering for others. Despite any personal views expressed by myself or our guest Bekah McNeel, know that Brave Writer is a non-sectarian company that happily celebrates and includes members who hold a wide variety of worldviews, religious beliefs, non-religious beliefs, backgrounds, and political perspectives.Bekah McNeel is the author of Bringing Up Kids When the Church Lets You Down: A Guide for Parents Questioning Their Faith. She’s a native of San Antonio, Texas where she’s been a reporter for nine years. Her work has appeared in Christianity Today, The Public Justice Review, Chrisitan Science Monitors, Texas Tribune, and numerous other outlets. She’s a graduate of the London School of Economics where she earned an MSC in Media Studies. She’s also a wife and mother of two very busy boys.Here’s what you can expect in this podcast:Why has Christianity fallen for Millennials and what role do their parents play in that?Should children be baptized as a baby or only when they are old enough to consent?Why does Christianity push us to rely on authority figures—and why do many who leave the church never learn to shed that reliance?I know this is a difficult topic for many people. Whether you grew up religious and found yourself drifting away from the church, or you are still devoted and find it painful to hear these stories, know that the end goal here is for all of us to be able to move forward together.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Twitter: @BekahMcneelWebsite: bekahmcneel.comBook: Bringing Up Kids When the Church Lets You DownJoin our 7-Day Writing Blitz and take your kids’ writing to the next level! Visit bravewriter.com/writing-blitz to download itSign up for Text Message Pod Ring: 1 (833) 947-3684 and text the word PODWant help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and CEO of Good Inside, discusses practical tools for parenting, including addressing video games, frustration tolerance, and dealing with resistant and angry children. They also explore empathy, boundaries, and collaboration in parenting. The podcast introduces 'Growing Brave Writers,' a product that teaches children how to write without perfectionism. It also discusses the impact of video game addiction and the use of mantras for homeschooling. The chapter ends with an invitation to join the membership community.

It feels like a natural part of teaching to look at our child’s work and note where it could be improved. Yet oftentimes, giving suggestions can often leave young writers feeling judged, inadequate, or underappreciated. It’s possible to offer your young writer editorial feedback without triggering a meltdown. I’ll share some tips you can use to give your kids helpful feedback that will help retain their confidence and independence.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Growing Brave Writers: store.bravewriter.com/products/growing-brave-writersFind the right Brave Writer program for your kids: bravewriter.com/stagesSign up for Tea with Julie emails: go.bravewriter.com/tea-with-julieSign up for Text Message Pod Ring: (833) 947-3684 and text the word PODWant help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

What’s clear to me is that parents are confusing two important issues. They care about their students getting the appropriate education and so they are prioritizing what they consider the right subjects taught in the right ways through the right programs.Meanwhile the child is resisting. That resistance is expressed as a global unhappiness with the subject or any effort required to address the subject. To create a desire to learn, the child must find the work personally meaningful and useful in some way. Let’s talk about how you can connect learning to something in the child’s current lifeYou can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:If your interested in learning more about our award-winning classes, visit bravewriter.com/classesHave suggestions for topics you’d like to hear discussed on the show? Reach out to our SMS platform at 1-833-947-3684 and text the word POD to be added to the group and text us any of your ideas, questions, or feedback.Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Teaching children life skills can be frustrating but worth it. The Bermuda Triangle of Education explains the common mistakes we make in teaching. Parents should focus on joy and pleasure in the learning process. Homeschoolers transitioning to public high school should do their research and prioritize parent-child relationship.

For homeschooling parents, happiness feels like the lowest level of ambition. When other parents would say “I only want my kids to be happy,” we’d scoff. We wanted our kids to be virtuous, to make a difference, to be leaders in their generation. But we parents have very little control—over our own lives, let alone the lives of our kids. The struggle to become an adult means entering a world of complexity and ambiguity, no matter how much we mothers want to protect our kids from it. I’m going to share a story of when I came to realize that, hey, this happiness thing may not be so bad.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Text POD to 1-833-947-3684 in order to join our texting community and message us any suggestions you may have for future episodes.Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Jennifer Pepito and I have had many wonderful conversations on the WILD + FREE podcast, a community of moms seeking to give their children a beautiful childhood—whether that’s through homeschooling or not. She has a new book out now: Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy. As parents, it’s common for us to feel afraid of things both big and small. You can read all of the self-help books out there, but one of the surest ways to overcome our fears is to hear the real stories of other moms navigating their own hardships and conquering them. We talk about the lessons you can learn from stories, combating perfectionism in parenting, and moving on from your mistakes.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:thepeacefulpreschool.comRead: Mothering by the BookInstagram: @jenniferpepito | @thepeacefulpressWant help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Some writing programs don’t address the key condition needed to take risks in writing: emotional safety. Young writers need to learn to discover their own thoughts, externalize their feelings, and process what happens to them. Allow writing to emerge that is not read, not evaluated, but that creates space for it to become the writer’s own possession. This will build a sense of emotional safety that makes your young writers more confident and willing to take risks.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Growing Brave WritersWant help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Journalist Mosheh Oinounou discusses coming together despite division, handling differences of opinion, and political polarization. They explore the nuances of abortion legislation and recent developments in protecting abortion rights. Brave Writer offers online classes and book clubs for transitioning into the school year. The impact of US involvement on Afghanistan and the role of the Taliban are discussed, along with providing context and history to world events through respectful discussions.

Journalist Mosheh Oinounou discusses his news-neutral approach and the difficulties of unbiased reporting. They explore the evolution of journalism, the impact of social media on news coverage, and the challenges of finding trustworthy information. The conversation also touches on transitioning from summer to school with online classes and examines the division and complexity of current issues.