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In this episode of the series "What We Wish You Knew" the hosts talk with Nurse Laura Bearden for all the information about what we should know to help our kids and support our nurses.

This is our first conversation in a series titled "What We Wish You Knew". Each week we have a conversation with someone in a helping profession to get their insights that will help us as parents and community members. In this episode, the hosts talk with teacher Rachel Braugh about how parents can prepare kids and support teachers, and how Rachel's faith impacts her work as a teacher. God's Desig...

The hosts discuss the 2022 theme of Meadowbrook Baptist: Start in Me. They discuss how this is a good theme to help all of us grow in our relationship with Jesus.

Amy and Marcy talk with special guest Abigail Locke about addiction. Abigail shares some of the things that can lead to people struggling with substance use disorders, and we discuss what we can do to help. Resource for those struggling with substance use disorders: https://www.samhsa.gov/

Amy and Marcy talk about the meaning and purpose of the Sabbath, and why we have a hard time observing the Sabbath in our own lives.

Amy and Marcy discuss launching young adults and share some ideas to help both parents and children.

The hosts talk with special guest Madi Castello about her thoughts and feelings about moving on to college and how parents can help their young adults with this life transition.

Amy and Marcy share five more Old Testament prophecies about the death and resurrection of Jesus and discuss how those are fulfilled in the New Testament. Article about 55 Prophecies about Jesus: https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/old-testament-prophecies.html

Amy and Marcy share 4 Old Testament prophecies about the death and resurrection of Jesus and point out where they are fulfilled in the New Testament. 55 Old Testament Prophecies about Jesus: https://www.jesusfilm.org/blog-and-stories/old-testament-prophecies.html

Amy and Marcy finish the conversation about boundaries by discussing the external and internal resistance to boundaries, and how to tell if your boundaries are working. Link to purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

Amy and Marcy discuss common boundary problems that arise with friends, spouses, and children, and give tips to help define clear boundaries in these relationships. Link to purchase book: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

Amy and Marcy continue the Boundaries conversation, focusing on the Laws of Boundaries (how they work) and common myths about boundaries (some are false!). Link to purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

Amy and Marcy begin a conversation based on the book Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. In this first episode, the hosts define boundaries and how they work, along with common boundary problems. Link to purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

Amy and Marcy give their top ten ideas you can use to celebrate Lent as a family. https://feelslikehomeblog.com/16-simple-lent-activities-for-kids-for-all-christians/ https://family.lovetoknow.com/family-activities/40-lenten-activities-families-meaningful-easy-ideas https://littleshootsdeeproots.com/kids-ideas-blog/40-lent-ideas-kids/ https://www.catholicicing.com/simple-lenten-traditions-for-fami...

Amy and Marcy talk about the biblical background of fasting and how it can help us connect with God today.

Amy and Marcy and special guest Stephen Sullivan share things learned at a recent marriage retreat. Register for Great Dates here: https://www.meadowbrookbc.org/greatdates/ Love Talk book: https://store.lesandleslie.com/collections/love-talk I Hear You book: https://www.amazon.com/Hear-You-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Relationships-ebook/dp/B071K4MWMK

Amy and Marcy discuss how Christ-followers can stay unified as they disagree. https://thinkpoint.wordpress.com/2007/06/30/relating-in-unity-when-christians-disagree/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/4-ways-disagree-graciously/ https://transformedblog.westernseminary.edu/2013/12/11/5-guidelines-when-christians-disagree/ https://justdisciple.com/christian-disagreements/ https://www.crosswa...

Amy and Marcy had a conversation with special guests Charlie and Sam (their husbands) about their experiences with parenting and marriage.

In this episode, Amy and Marcy discuss ways parenting tends to affect our marriages.

Amy and Marcy wrap up the conversation about the Five Love Languages with ideas to discover your child's primary love language and practical ways to use the love languages with your child. https://www.amazon.com/Five-Languages-Children-Chapman-1997-05-04/dp/B01FKRS3ZQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10QZAIS0NA016&keywords=the+five+love+languages+1997&qid=1641940017&sprefix=the+five+love+languages+1997%2Caps%2C87&...

In part 2 the hosts share details about each of the Five Love Languages, based on the book The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell. https://www.amazon.com/Five-Languages-Children-Chapman-1997-05-04/dp/B01FKRS3ZQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EOGVZLELM00G&keywords=the+five+love+languages+for+children+1997&qid=1641835602&sprefix=the+five+love+languages+for+children+1997%2Caps%2C77&s...

The hosts give an overview of The Five Love Languages, based on the 1992 Book by Dr. Gary Chapman. This is the first of three episodes about the Love Languages. Resources: Take the Love Language Quiz: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language The Five Love Languages main site: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/

This week the hosts replay one of the early episodes about parent strategies for spiritual growth. As 2021 ends it's a good time to make a plan for spiritual growth in the new year. Resources: Bible reading plan generator: https://biblereadingplangenerator.com/?start=2022-01-01&total=365&format=calendar&order=traditional&daysofweek=1 ,2,3,4,5,6,7&books=OT,NT&lang=en&logic=words&checkbox=1&colors=0...

This week the hosts replay one of the early episodes about Discipline. The Christmas season is a great time to refresh your discipline strategies. Resources used in this episode: Parenting with Love and Logic, by Foster Cline and Jim Fay Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/3oDynfn Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline, by Becky Bailey Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/3asvTeT Conscious Discipline website: h...

In this episode, Amy and Marcy talk about some fun ways you can celebrate Jesus with your family during the Christmas season. Why not pick one idea to try this year?