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Ep. 151: Why Family Devotionals Matter (With Melissa and Michael Kruger)

June 10, 2026

We know we’re supposed to read the Bible with our kids. But sometimes, we overlook the why of its importance. In this episode, Melissa and Michael Kruger approach the topic of family devotionals in a way that makes it seem doable—because it is! It’s not about perfection but instead intention. And with their new book. The Good News Family Devotional, they’ve created a resource that walks parents through the process of teaching God’s Word (in this case, the gospel of Mark) to our children. Our ...

Ep. 150: Boyhood Resurrected (A Chat with Rebekah Lovell)

June 03, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered how you’ll survive your boys’ energy and verve for life, if you’ve been concerned the walls might not be standing by the time they leave the house, and if you’ve racked your brain for productive ways to channel their zeal for life, this episode is for you.Rebekah Lovell is a boy mom of two, and she joins me (mom of seven males) to talk about the wild, wonderful world of boyhood and why it’s so important to steward our boys’ masculine traits for the glory of God.We touc...

Ep. 149: Raising “Successful” Young Adults (A Chat with Jonathan Brush)

May 27, 2026

Are we willing our young adults for success as they go out into the world, and are we even defining success correctly?These questions are just two of the many I tackle with my guest, Jonathan Brush from Unbound Ministries.With multiple decades of working with youth and young adults under his belt, Jonathan approaches helping them thrive in a world full of pitfalls and opportunities for failure in a refreshing, practical, and approachable way. Be encouraged, parents, that, in Christ, you have ...