Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

As parents, it is our job to be the primary discipler of our kids. But what exactly is discipleship? It is actually really simple - Discipleship is the process by which we help someone else in their walk with Jesus. In this episode, Amy and Sara discuss the vital role parents play in family discipleship, emphasizing the integration of faith into daily life. They share personal experiences and practical insights, encouraging parents to prioritize their own spiritual growth and to have regular conversations about God with their family. Offering tools and resources, they highlight the journey toward Christ-likeness and the importance of consistency in family discipleship.

PDF: How Do I Apply the Bible?

Book: Tea Time Discipleship 

Book: Indescribable - Louie Giglio

The Bible Made Easy for Kids

A kids bible that links together bible stories and helps it make sense to kids

Devotional: Dinner Table Devotions

Questions of the Week: How do you think our family can grow in our faith together?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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Teaching your kids to serve can be a powerful tool for your kids' development and it actually comes with some added benefits too!  In this episode, Amy and Sara share the big "why" of serving and give you some practical tips to easily incorporate serving into your family's routine.

Book: Love Does for Kids - Bob Goff

Book: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys

Article: Health Benefits of Serving

Spiritual Gifts Assessment

Questions of the Week: What are some ways we can work together as a family to give back to others in need?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

Audio Engineer: Michael Cardillo

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As our kids grow older, we often find ourselves pondering if our parenting actions now are laying the groundwork for their future success.  In this episode, Amy Lowe and Sara Jones are joined by Katie Bulmer, a motivational speaker & host of the "Truth for your Twenties" podcast. As a mom to two teenage daughters and a mentor to twenty-something-aged girls, she shares valuable insights on preparing our kids for that next stage of life. Katie discusses the importance of introducing controlled failure moments within the home and offers practical tips for enabling our children to navigate failure within a supportive environment. She also sheds light on the significance of initiating discussions about dating & relationships with our kids before that stage begins. Finally, she emphasizes the significance of instilling faith values early on, allowing them to discover their faith for themselves before leaving the nest.

Podcast: Truth for Your Twenties

Question of the Week: What do you think I was like as a teenager or a young adult? After their answer, share a bit about what you were actually like as a young adult, and some things you experienced.

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Guest: Katie Bulmer

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

Audio Engineer: Michael Cardillo

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We all share the desire to glimpse into our kids' futures, seeking guidance on how to be better parents today and equip them for tomorrow. While we will never have all the answers, this episode brings together three accomplished and faith-driven young adults —former WinShape Camps summer staff— offering invaluable insights into the impactful role their parents played in shaping their development. Amy and Sara chat with guests Nicole, Coleman, and Gavin, to discuss what they believe their parents did well to help them become the wonderful people they are today. They touch on several topics including their families' guidelines around technology, serving as a family, work-ethic, and confidence.

Question of the Week: What is a characteristic or quality that you wish you had more of?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Guests: Coleman Pethel, Nicole Willis, Gavin Adams

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

Audio Engineer: Michael Cardillo

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 In this episode, Amy Lowe and Sara Jones explore the transformative impact of speaking spiritual truths and encouragement over our kids. Then, they share some practical examples of how we can shine a light on milestone moments in our kids lives to make them feel special. When life gets busy, these ideas can often get innocently lost in the wake of our packed schedules. Pulling from resources and personal experience, Amy and Sara  share how we can practically build these rhythms of intentionality into our everyday parenting.

Book: The Blessing

Journal: My Mommy and Me: A Keepsake and Activity Book

Journal: Parent Child Connection Journal

PDF: Powerful Blessings to Give Your Kids

Questions of the Week: What is something you have been wanting us to do as a family that we haven't done yet?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

Audio Engineer: Michael Cardillo

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Using the New Year or changing of the seasons to reset and restart may be easier,  but you and your family can have a fresh start today, no matter what the calendar says. In this episode, Amy Lowe and Sara Jones talk about pressing that RESET button and establishing new rhythms of living and parenting. They start by sharing questions for evaluation and reflection on past seasons as a family. Then they share practical tips on looking forward, setting goals for the new season, pressing that reset button, and how to be intentional with these goals. 

Book: All It Takes is a Goal

PDF: Jennie Allen's Dream Guide

Article: The Beginner's Guide to Goal Setting

Questions of the Week: Name your top 10 best family moments from this past year together as a family.

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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Screen time is a difficult subject to navigate when it comes to raising our kids in today's technology-reliant world. Research tells us that kids need much more than what screens can provide. In this episode, Amy Lowe and Sara Jones start by sharing some interesting research on the subject. Then, they share some practical tips that they use for managing their kids screen time, and encouraging experiences beyond technology. 

Book: Taming the Technology Monster

Book: Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.

Book: Good Pictures Bad Pictures

Article: How Much Screen Time is Too Much for Your Kids

Questions of the Week: If technology didn't exist, what would be some of your favorite things to do?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

Audio Engineer: Michael Cardillo

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It's so natural to put ourselves at the end of the line, as parents. We have to remember that prioritizing our own wellness, is not only good for our soul, but good for our marriage and children as well. In this episode, Amy Lowe and Sara Jones are joined by the Senior Director of WinShape Marriage - Julie Baumgardner. Julie starts by emphasizing the importance and benefits of taking time for ourselves, as parents. Then, she shares some practical ways parents can prioritize wellness for themselves, and their family as a whole.

WinShape Marriage Retreats Website

WinShape Marriage Social Media

Question of the Week: What should be some of the most important things to our family?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Guest: Julie Baumgardner

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

Audio Engineer: Michael Cardillo

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Every parent wants their kids to have friends. They want them to build the social skills and connections that will help them now and in the future. But making friends isn't always easy for kids. In this episode, Amy Lowe and Sara Jones discuss some common misconceptions about friends and a few practical ways you can help your kids in their pursuit of making friends.

Questions of the Week: What makes someone a good friend? Who in your life would you consider a good friend, and why? How can you be a better friend to someone else?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

Audio Engineer: Michael Cardillo

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Anger is a powerful emotion that can often cause damage if not handled properly. That's why it's important to work on managing anger as an adult and help your kids learn to do so too. In this episode, Amy Lowe and Sara Jones start by talking about tools they use to help themselves as parents deal with anger in everyday life. Then, they share a few practical ways to help your kids handle their emotions effectively when they begin to feel frustrated.

Book: Parenting, Getting it Right

Article: How to Stay Calm

Book: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys

Questions of the Week: What is something that has made you angry in the past week or so? Why did it make you angry? Is there something you need to repair as a result?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

Audio Engineer: Michael Cardillo

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