Growing Families

In this episode, we’re covering the Parenting Lesson for the month of September. This month’s lesson comes from Dr. Russell Hall, Associate Professor of Counselor Education at the School of Counseling at Asbury Seminary. As a licensed psychologist in KY, he has worked with parents and children in various settings. This month’s lesson is Part One in a two-part series on parenting. He discusses powe...

In this episode, we’re covering September's “Telling God’s Story” section from the Growing Families website and printed curriculum. As the story is told, have your children use props and figures to act out the story. 

In this episode, we’re covering the September formation lesson. This lesson is intended to be done as a family, but it’s ok if you want to listen to it separately and then talk about it together later. In 1 Corinthians 3:6 Paul writes, “I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow.” As parents, we pray that someone like Paul and Apollos will plant and...

This episode is the August Parenting Lesson taught by Dr. Steve Stratton, Professor of Counseling and Pastoral Care at Asbury Seminary. His topic is  Centered Family Life  and his question to parents is, “Are you living in scarcity or abundance?” As you listen, you’ll hear Dr. Stratton’s heart for Seminary families and we hope you will implement some of his sound advice. After this video, complete...

This episode is the August video for the Telling God’s Story section on the lesson page. This month, Laura introduces us to how we will use play in telling God’s Story over the next 9 months. After you listen to the 3 and a half minute   recording, get ready to play! If you want to read more resources about how play and discipleship are connected, check out the August recommended materials page on...

Listen as Laura Hunter introduces us to the Growing Families program. After listening to this episode, be sure to check out the "Planning your Family Garden" worksheet in your printed curriculum. Welcome to Growing Families!

Welcome to the  Growing Families  podcast, your on-the-go access to this month’s video resources from the Growing Families initiative at Asbury Seminar. If you’ve stumbled upon this podcast and aren’t part of Growing Families , don’t worry—you’re still welcome to listen in! While the families that participate in this program at our Seminary receive printed materials to complement these resources,...