Keeping It Young

For this special episode Dave and Bethlie invite you to join them for part 1 of 2 of the 2024 Special Education Summit hosted by Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory North Carolina.  The speaker is Renee Gamble and you will not want to miss her talk! Do you know someone who could benefit from this series?  Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Educat...

Thanks for joining us for Part 4 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. If you missed parts 1 and 2, and 3  here are the links: Part 1 Defining special needs Part 2 1) Recognize that "special needs" vary in scope and demand 2) Recognize that special needs are nothing new Thank you for joining us! Part 3 1) Parent's must train children 2) Paren'ts must bring them up/norture them. Epis...

Thanks for joining us for Part 3 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. If you missed parts 1 and 2 here are the links: Part 1 Defining special needs Part 2 1) Recognize that "special needs" vary in scope and demand 2) Recognize that special needs are nothing new Thank you for joining us!   Episode 263 Notes 3. Recognize that God's commands are the same Parent's must train children H...

Thanks for joining us for Part 2 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. But first..Dave and Bethlie answer a question from a listener. "What do yall recommend to do for family devotions with a 2 year old, and even how often?" Make family devotions simple and easy Read to   your little one This trains them to sit and listen Memorize 1 verse with your little one Say it to them over and...

Dave and Bethlie are BACK!  In today's episode Dave and Bethlie tackle a very important question from a listener about how to train a 3 year old with a big imagination to not lie.   Later on in the episode Dave and Bethlie begin their series on raising a child with special needs. Thanks for joining us and enjoy this episode!   Question from a listener Would you be able to share tips on how to trai...

The last few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon.  In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 3 of a series e...

For the next few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon.  In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 2 of a seri...

For the next few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon.  In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 1 of a seri...

Join Dave and Bethlie as the discuss a sensitive yet prevalent issue in our culture today.   What do you do when your child has been caught viewing porn? Be thankful for the "caught" Be matter of fact Begin the conversation What happened? How long has this been happening? What have you been viewing? How did you access it? Be willing to disciple for the long haul 1. Psalm 119:9-11 God's Word cleans...

Part 3: 3.  Be wise in your approach Questions that should be asked before a relationship becomes serious Not all of these are deal breakers, but they need wise examination and counsel Your spiritual testimony No Unequal yoke with someone who is not a believer Virginity Porn Drugs/alcohol Debt Your friends saw the red flags . Your family voiced their concerns. But you were so caught up in the exci...

Join Dave and Bethlie for part 2 of this series on Thoughts for Singles About Finding A Spouse. Here is the book Dave and Bethlie recommends Get Married by Brad Wilcox   2. Be Practical In Your Approach Be open to dating Be friendly Be where other singles are Be preparing Be more Biblical than cultural Focus on Character (more than image) Focus on prepared Be willing to ask for help Allow others t...

Thoughts for Singles about Finding a Spouse Think Wisely about Marriage Genesis 2 - not good for the man to be alone Hebrews 13:4 - marriage is honorable Honorable means valuable; of great price; precious (minerals or diamonds) Brad Wilcox, professor of Sociology at U of Virginia Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families; and Save Civilization Marriage binds men to the...

How To Enjoy Singleness Part 2 3. Redeem your time Don't be a couch potato Don't be glued to instagram and all the negative emotions that can result Stay fit Eat well Have devotions 4. Build a life Get a good job A good job is one you love One to which you are committed One where you can use your gifts and talents Make a living Buy a house Take care of your stuff Keep a clean house Keep a nice yar...

Join Dave and Bethlie as they provide practicle steps that you can use to enjoy singleness. Stay Sweet Serve Throw a party Invest in others Serve family Serve in church     3. Redeem Your Time

3.  Try to meet each other's needs Intimacy = closeness, love, gentle care A spouse is called by God to meet the other's needs I Corinthians 7:1-5 The husband has sexual needs that can only be met by the wife The wife has sexual needs that can only be met by the husband We are to fulfill those needs We are not to allow Satan to tempt us to fulfill those needs elsewhere We are only to refrain with...

In this episode of Keeping It Young , Dave and Bethlie dive into the important topic of keeping the bedroom alive and fresh in marriage. They discuss how seasons of life impact intimacy, the importance of thinking about each other in 'that way,' and how open communication can strengthen a couple's connection.  How do you keep the bedroom alive and fresh? 1.  Think about each other in "that way" "S...

3.  Discern Your spouse's needs or desires Insecurity may mean your spouse has a need you can meet Sexually your spouse may need more (or less) The issue here is whether or not you are focused on your need or your spouse's need Each of us should be willing to give of ourselves for the sexual needs of our spouse Just practically Maybe he has a hobby that you can attempt to enjoy Maybe she like Hall...

How do you keep a marriage alive and fresh? Decide - that it is what you want. It is never automatic It is always attainable It is always worth it . . . Divorce is never an easy option Even when it is necessary Even when you can't stop it Do everything in your power to keep your marriage healthy Develop a best friend relationship Good habits Pray together Talk through issues Keep talking through i...

Apply the Bible via wisdom sayings You will reap what you sow A little bit of sin makes a whole lot of mess The best time to take care of sin is when it is very small Birds of a feather flock together You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink He who dies with the dirtiest towel wins Only one life will soon be past, only whats done for Christ will last You should always be honest ....

In this episode you'll learn how to nurture a deep, lasting connection with the Bible in your children. Dave and Bethlie explore practical methods to integrate God's Word into your family's daily life. Whether through storytelling, reading together, or creating memory verses, this episode is packed with strategies to help your children grow spiritually. Read the Bible Aloud : Start by reading Bibl...

Start 2025 with a focus on biblical parenting! In this episode of the Keeping It Young podcast, Dave and Bethlie share six practical ways to teach children the Word of God. Using Deuteronomy 6, they discuss why it's crucial for parents to instill a love for the Bible in their kids and provide timeless principles to make God's Word a living part of family life. What You'll Learn: Why teaching the B...

5.) Know, Think, and Speak Truth.   Jesus IS Truth. (John 14:6) **Do you know Him? Know Truth: Remind yourself that at one of the darkest points in history, Christ came! Think Truth: He is not the Author of anxiety or fear. (Phil. 4:6-7; 2 Tim. 1:7) His grace, strength, and wisdom is available when overwhelmed by the Holiday hustle and bustle. (2 Cor. 12:9, James 1:5) He is always with us, and He...

3.) Speak Life and Reflect Light. Jesus came to give life when we were dead in sin and headed to eternal death. Jesus always shines light in darkness; in fact, He IS light! Show life and light by being encouraged (get out of the news and into the Word!) and by being encouraging! Be a true "Joy to the World" with your face and your words! *When: In the hustle and bustle of: Christmas shopping, erra...

A FULL CHRISTMAS JOHN 1:1-6, 9-14, 16-17 Part 1 The Gospels of Matthew and Luke give us portraits of the "Christmas Story," describing some of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. John begins his Gospel with a beautiful, glorious, and deeply theological description of Jesus—The Word.   John tells us: Jesus has always been. (Vs.1) Jesus is God and God with us. (Vs.1,2) Jesus is Creator. (Vs....

REVIEW: Episode 240 5 Ways To Help Your Teen Keep teaching. Keep protecting. Raise expectations; don't lower them.            1.  A teen who can't work, can't clean, is not polite, won't speak when spoken too                   is crippled for life Episode 241 Continued...           2.  Teens should be able to (or learning to) Cook meals Clean the house Do the laundry from start to finish Fuel the...